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The Castlevania Dungeon Forums => General Castlevania Discussion => Topic started by: Dongled on October 25, 2007, 12:51:05 AM
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Hi all, long time fan/viewer/lurker, first time poster.
Why is there such little info about these figures, and why is everything such a big mystery?! I want a proper release date, not just "October, sometime..." and where are they going to be sold? I read that article last week that said there's a special Simon figure that will make fans happy, but it's rare. How can we hunt for these if we don't know where they're being sold...?!
anybody else frustrated?
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Yes I was getting very frustrated. I gave up and ordered them from Cornerstone. At least I have them reserved now. There seemed to be no information on them...
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In Reply To #2
It's just bad business...they want us to buy there product, but where? I'm assuming that because Succubus has a removable top that they can't be sold in Toys R Us or KB Toys...but they want us to hunt for these rare figures in stores, as if they were obtainable in every toy store.
*sigh*
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Well, TRU and KB do not carry NECA products, only speciality shows like comic shops, Hot topic, and Virgin Records do. Most ppl order NECA stuff online because of the recent closure of a lot of stores that once carried toys made by NECA and SOTA
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I've order my figures from play asia. So why don't you try there guys?
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the point is that we won't be able to track down the rare Simon or Dracula rarity figures.
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the point is that we won't be able to track down the rare Simon or Dracula rarity figures.
Yea that really does suck. I was interested when they mentioned that variant Dracula, but the odds of me getting one are pretty low.
I hope they make more figures and don't think it's from lack of interest. It's hard for people to support them if they make it near impossible to buy them.
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They made that Simon rare so people would hunt for him. It's a pretty normal thing to do as a toy collector. Also, since it's a variant, only the die hard fans/collectors will be going after it. I know I'll be getting it. I've pre-ordered two sets of the figures already. If it doesn't come with them then I'll check out the stores around that carry NECA stuff. If it's not there, then I'll go to ebay. If you really want that figure, there's plenty of ways to get it.
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In Reply To #8
true. but it's frustrating to have to search every hot topic in america to find these rare figures. It'd be nice if NECA provided a few retail locations that sell their figures, along with a proper store release date.
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I agree there should be a release date Sadly it probably wouldn't help since NECA is notoriously late with figures. But the hunting is part of the collecting. Every time a new wave of Marvel Legends or GI Joes comes out I usually have to hit seven Walmarts, two Targets, a Big Lots, and three Toys R Us. Maybe I'm just used to it, but the hunt is part of the fun for me.
Also, If you are worried that you won't have the opportunity to find a figure, maybe those of us who are going to collect them could network a little on the board here.
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I know at leasts a few especially stores that carry NECA figures, problem is that they all tend to overprice their figures well above the MSRP. Which may not be bad since it'd probably be cheaper than paying from overpriced goods and waiting for them to arrive.
Now if we only had a solid release date.
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I preordered the complete set from http://www.amazingtoyz.com right after the figures were first shown. Have any of you guys also preordered from these guys? If so, please let me know if you have heard anything from them.
Soma
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I think it'll be worth the wait!
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I just want to know when they're coming out!
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In Reply To #14
When I spoke with the people I ordered with they said late October. So I am expecting them next week.
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In Reply To #15
On can only hope. Although pre-ordering me be the way to go since now that i think about it, even with shipping it'd be cheap than with tax AND paying for gas to drive around and hunt for them.
The link Soma provided seems to be selling them the cheapest, although never shopped at that site before. I've shooped at this site before (http://www.toywiz.com/castlevaniaset.html) and they're alright. But they're price for the whole set is a bit more expensive.
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In Reply To #16
While the set is listed as $45, after shipping and tax, the total came to $58, so not quite as cheap as originally thought. Also, here is the more secure-looking parent site of AmazingToyz: http://www.cornerstorecomics.com/
I pre ordered mine back on Aug 16th, but unfortunately I have not heard a peep from then since. Hopefully my order will still go through.
Soma
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yes-asia.com has cv figures for 15 bucks a pop if I remember right.
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cornerstorecomics.com has updated their cv page as saying the figures ship this week.
That hasn't been confirmed by Neca yet though. Also, I ordered from bigbadtoystore.com and they haven't said the figures are shipping this week yet. So who knows.
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In Reply To #19
Now it says "Shipment Delayed - Estimated Arrival Late Nov." >:( Son of a...
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In Reply To #20
Shit....Shit, shit!
I am pretty sure IGA said, or someone said at some point that they would ship around the release of DX Chronicles. Dang it!
Soma
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I don't think IGA has any involvment with the figures, or any other merchandise.
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I don't think IGA has any involvment with the figures, or any other merchandise.
True. Also, NECA is known to have delays with their product, so more than anything, the delays are because of NECa and not IGA.
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Okay I am looking in Ebay and guess what is wrong with this pic
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In Reply To #24
Whats with the sword? The handle is too long, blade is too short. And I don't think that lock of hair in the back is connected to the back of his head.
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In Reply To #24
The sheath for his sword is placed rather...awkwardly.
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In Reply To #26
HOLY CRAP!!! I didn't notice that!!! lol! I'm also surprised that hey gave his sword a sheath...
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Holy Crap is right thats weird
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In Reply To #28
Copy-cat, on my comment! >:(
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I found Simon on Amazon no problem and they even have the clear variant. They also have both versions of Dracula open mouth and closed. The closed mouth version looks better in my opinion. I think though, the clear variant of Simon is kinda of lame considering if they made the effort we could have gotten Simon in his Dracula Chronicles attire or in the brown tunic from the in game shots of #1.
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Believe it or not, I like the open mouth Drac better. It makes him look more ferocious and blood thirsty, like a vampire should look.
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Just seen some of the figures myself(had a chance to finally go down to the figure store at the mall). I was surprised at how good Dracula looked. I was afraid that he was going to have those big eye-shadow purple blotches around his eyes, like in some of the photos. The figures I seen didn't have that problem. I saw closed mouth Dracula. His stare is freakin intense. Cool looking fig! I'll definately buy it soon(can't think of myself just yet since Christmas is around the corner and I have a long list full of people I'm shopping for).
They must've run out of Alucards, though. I didn't see any. Simon looked badass. Love his weapons, and at first, I was trying to find the whip inside, which was placed behind his arm in the packaging. Yeah, his accesories are cool! Saw Succubus. She looked...alright. Most of them had strange eyes(almost crosseyed).
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In Reply To #32
XD I thought for a moment the pic i posted was a bootleg, ( i hate to of bought that online and open the package and found out Aluc, looked like Leo dicaprio (no offence, point being just not what you expect it to look like)
I saw a succubuss with a reeealy purple, saw some pics that dracula had a bad face day,
i just gotta see before i can buy the figures darn it when will they be available in UK T_T
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Bad - I'm in the UK
I've had these figures on preorder from BigBadToyStore since the beggining of November and i got an email from them saying they are now in stock .. so hopefully i should have the figures before Christmas.
I'm in Leeds BTW
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In Reply To #34
that sucks bro. I had mine preordered at BBTS as well since late August, and finally canceled when they wouldn't get the figures in. went to Amazon and got 2 Succubus figures for $8 ($30 off first purchase with an Amazon Visa).
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Thats a bargain at $8
I'm just hoping i'm not hit with import tax when they arrive otherwise i'm gonna be pissed off.
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This isn't the first time BBTS has been slow with their preorders. I recall them being a bit late (like a month or two) in getting the mp5 Megatron transformer figure. However, it is somewhat understandble in that case since BBTS had to add an orange cap on the barrel to make it legal to sell in the US despite that american customs didn't really care if it had the orange tip or not.
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In Reply To #37
I've had to cancel numerous orders with BBTS because they get their products so late:
-Spider-Man 3 (Sideshow Black and Red suits)
-Dante (Revoltech DMC)
-Predator 2 (Hot Toys)
-Castlevania (Neca)
-AVP:R (Neca)
I ended up getting all of these items weeks, some times months earlier by going to Cornerstore Comics.com, Amazon, or eBay. (I've had my Castlevainia sets for over three weeks now...)
One thing I will give the BBTS though, their shipping prices are great.
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Well, I just got my Simon and Alucard figures. Aside from some painting issues I think they're both pretty good. I had to glue Simon's sheaths to his waist and Its a total bitch to get any thing in his hands. The on;y problem I have with the Alucard is that Hair that flows over his cape. It would look better with just the hair coming down from the inside. I want to cut that piece off but I'm not sure if I will. They aren't the best figures ever but I am happy with them
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Oh, and Alucard should have had his shield
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Oh, and Alucard should have had his shield
aww, he doesn't have his shield that sucks man, makes the figure incomplete. I have a simon and succubus on the way, hopefully simon's not missing any important accessories. (it would suck if when I got him he didn't have his whip or something).
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Just got my order of all 4 from BBTS.
Dracula is the cream of the crop here. I got the closed mouth version, gave him a bloody wine glass from "The Master" figure from sideshow, looks great like that.
Simon is my least favorite. His accessories barely fit in his hands and takes quite a bit of effort to force them in. He also looks like he had a broken leg when he is standing in the only pose he can stand in.
Alucard is pretty good, hair is weird looking as mentioned before. He is also a bit cape heavy and leans back.
Succubus also looks good, I got one with a clean looking paint job (I've heard that many are quite bad). Her top doesn't come off, and it seems like it should stay that way as it would take a good amount of force to get it off.
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Just got my figures in from BBTS today. My Alucard is messed up; the face is too white in contrast to the rest of the body. And on top of that, his hair wasn't glued down! I'll be buying a replacement Alucard.
The Succubus looks great, but I'm disappointed by her complete lack of articulation.
Closed-mouth Dracula and Simon are easily my two favorites.
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Succubus also looks good, I got one with a clean looking paint job (I've heard that many are quite bad). Her top doesn't come off, and it seems like it should stay that way as it would take a good amount of force to get it off.
I suggest you just do what I did. (http://castlevania.classicgaming.gamespy.com/forums/index.php?topic=334.75) (Everyone should, at least those that open up what they buy) It's not hard to get her top off. Just use a hobby knife and slowly pry it off. It's just glued on, it's not a part of the figure or anything.
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I bought all 4 figures because my friend told me about them over the phone and I didn't get to see them. I was so excited, this was one of the happiest days of my life.
Upon receiving them, I was utterly taken back by my disappointment. Having been a castlevania fan since 86, I guess I had built up expectations for how they should have looked.
Alucard looked more like Sephiroth than Alucard, it didn't look like him in the face. He was too bulky for the build he has based on the game and Kojima's artwork.
Succubus looked like a skank crack bitch. She didn't look like a seductive Demon as portrayed in Kojima's artwork. Even in the game, her body style looks more voluptuous than skinny crack whore. WTF is a hunchback doing packaged with her? I don't remember fighting Succubus and a hunchback at the same time....
Simon.... WTF? I was expecting something that looked more along the lines of the artwork from Castlevania Chronicles..
I'm sorry, I'm just not into a 50 year old looking simon .
I think Dracula was probably the only half decent looking of the figures.
What about the packaging? Personally I would've used a more ambient style white packaging, and the cards would have been bigger with Kojima's artwork on it.
After careful consideration, I returned the figures to the store because I felt that my favorite game of all time had kinda been insulted by lack of better production.
Call me an ass if you want, but I think Konami should have approached someone like Todd Macfarlane or a company with some credibility and made some immaculate figures that would live up to the expectations of any hardcore fan.
Action figures aren't easy to make, I've bought a molding kit or two from hobby shops and I threw away what my attempts became. I'm not saying I could beat these guys at their own game, but I am saying that I could've designed a better and more efficient look and went in a better direction with the product.
I thought it'd be cool to have the Ferryman with a boat and hewn rock and skull backdrop would be cool IE, the leatherface figure comes with a butcher's room w hanging chains and bones backdrop for setting I guess.
just my two cents.
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In Reply To #45
Wow, you are way too picky. I loved the figures, they look perfect IMO. Just my thoughts.
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In Reply To #46
depends if you're lucky to have a really good set,
or unlucky a badly sculpted/paint job
or if you're like me is still waiting to ever see them in a physical form in a store to look at them before I buy
i do agree succubus looks like what you described her, sacredsorrow, she wasn't on my buy list anyway I still want the dracula & Alucard
remember this is an american figure company NECA they've done well for making any CV merchandise for anyone so i respect that..
I'm glad to have a nice Leon figure even tho he's rigid and anatomically incorrect on the shoulders but he's cool
if you are expecting Kojima style, you'd expect it from a Japanese company like ...Kaiyado
lets hope there is more castlevania figures to collect in future i wouldn't mind gashapons even
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In Reply To #47
What do you mean Leon figure?!
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if you are expecting Kojima style, you'd expect it from a Japanese company like ...Kaiyado
lets hope there is more castlevania figures to collect in future i wouldn't mind gashapons even
Kaiyado or Koto would be good companies for very hi-detailed sculting that keeps close to the original look.
Though, I wouldn't like gashapons. I never was fond of anything THAT small. THe usual case, especially if you are a detail fanatic is that the smaller the figure is, the least amount of detail it has. Anime characters that LACK much detail benefit more from gashapons. SD characters, things like Hamtaro or Crayon Shin Chan work perfect for gashapon. I think for something like CV, you have to have the full sized ones.
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In Reply To #48
In Reply To #47
What do you mean Leon figure?!
Doh I forgot to mention Neca's leon as in RE4 not the Leon for Loi my bad, it would be great to have a CV leon figure too :p or yummy hector
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In Reply To #50
Oh, Ok. Yeah, I forgot about Leon from RE, I figured you were still on the Castlevania subject. lol. I didn't know Neca made Resident Evil figs...
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Finally the UK gets Castlevania Figures!.
(Pics below)
Simon is the badass of the group but i have 2 complaints about him.
1. Why are his hands too small to fit anything in them? i struggled my arse off to fit either his swords or his whips into them.... finally just about managed the flail though.
2. Why does his shoulder armour come off but not go back on again? I might have to use the glue gun to fix this.... :(
Succubus is neat too... but she doesnt fit on her pedestal very well and is a pain in the arse to stand up. otherwise it's fine.
all the figures are well painted and i got closed mouth Drac which i'm pleased with.
not sure about alucards scabbard placement but otherwise generaly very happy with the full set...
one more thing.... does anybody else think that you could get high on the alucard and dracula figures? taking them out of the package there was a hella nasty plasticy smell.....
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In Reply To #52
Wow, it's insane how exact your situation is to mine! I agree about the Simon fig. What I did was shove the dagger blade and a nail filer in ihs ahnd to pry it open just a litte more. Now I can fit stuffs in it. And yes, what a horrible plastic smell. I got mine on Christmas and I still smell it.
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Yeah, Alucard made me almost pass out!
I think they;re all fairly good. They're no Final Fantasy Play Arts figures, but I still like em
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In Reply To #53
LOL! I got my Dracula figure for Christmas. Closed mouth. It also still smells like brand new plastic. Personally, I don't mind(something about certain smells like new plastic, new car, or new shoes that make me smile), but I do find it odd that, usually by now, that scent would've faded. It's as strong as ever!
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I can't believe I have yet to get these from Bigbad. They are still listed as preorders for me. :(
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In Reply To #55
Yeah, I like the new smell too. Its actually almost filled my room with it, at least for the first few days. I always love the smell of a brand new, just open action figure.
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In Reply To #56
My figures were from big bad so if you placed your pre order way back then I dont see why you shouldn't have some already
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I placed mine at mid Nov if I remember.
Because I have credit from them, should I just get some other product from them and just buy the set from another online store?
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You should probably contact them and see what's taking so long.
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Wow, they look cool.
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In Reply To #61
Whoa dude, reduce this signature's size before some moderator does that for you. It's hueg like xbox. :o :P
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What do you mean by size? Bites or actual size?
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Actual size mostly, but it also loads kinda long. Your original sig was over 2-3 times as big as your posts. :P
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In Reply To #64
It's still a cool sig though, Hard to tell, but I'm pretty sure its from the Devil May Cry anime...
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still waiting on mine too...
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does anyone know where i can get a simon figure (regular version)?, ive looked online and all i can find are clear simons.. anyone willing to part with theirs?
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Well, you could get the clear one and paint it! I'd just keep an eye on Ebay and Amazon
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If Neca is going to re-release the set then you should wait till then, unless you want to pay a higher price.
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So, has anyone been able to find these in stores? I've been looking like crazy, and haven't come across them yet. :'(
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No, I don't think they were sold in an stores, except for maybe privately owned comic/toy stores. I think thats adds to the reasons they didn't sell so well.
Also, is it aabsolutly true they're rereleasing them?? Cause if so, I still need my Drac figure. If anyone has an article aabout that, please, send the link
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They haven't gone to retail stores yet.
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=21250005&blogid=362631236&page=3
about half way down the page:
"1) you will see this series at retail in quantity late spring/early summer"
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ive checked all over prescott since they were released, even spencers and hottopic dont have em. until neca says theyre gonna rerelease them ill continue to look for simon.
btw- does anyone have detailed pics of simon? all ive seen are that one promotional pic.
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Ok thanks guys.
Didn't know about them not going to stores yet. I'll be looking for them when they do though. ;)
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Hmm...I just managed to pick up the Crystal variant of the Simon figure at a comic book shop in Boston. Don't know if that counts.