The ImagiNext Discussion Thread

Ok, after a bit more thought and some time to play with Vader in the store, I really need to question the $150 price tag.  This is the same size as the large Batbot which retails for $65.  Yes, it has lights and sounds (including Vader's breathing, lightsaber powering on/off, etc.), it launches some glow in the dark discs from the chest (activated by the stormtrooper on his shoulder) and fires a large ball from his hand (force projection).  But that is it.  It doesn't move or walk around, it doesn't transform, it doesn't have a crazy amount of electronics in it.  So why is it more than double its counterparts at the same size/scale?

I just don't think I can justify buying it unless there is something I am missing or they announce a full line of releases coming down the pike

New 16" XXL line starting with a Stormtrooper and Din Djarin.

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Interesting. I'm assuming the new size format is to make sure they aren't in direct competition with Mattel's output. I know Lego couldn't advertise the minifigs as "action figures" and had to release them as part of building sets in order to not violate the license with Mattel and I remember Todd McFarlane had talked about needing to put out things in specific scales and articulation levels to not infringe on another license holder's output.

Noticed the new multipack at my local Target today. Batman, Superman, long hair Nightwing, Riddler, and what I thought was a new Brainiac. However, upon closer inspection, it is literally a Cyborg figure repainted in all silver with the "brain" section painted pink.  It doesn't resemble any Brainiac that I am familiar with from the comics and its an odd choice for a reuse of an existing buck.

But that got me thinking, what other character specific bodies could be utilized to make new characters with ONLY a paint app?

Found the R2D2 set at Walmart.  $79.98.  Better price than Vader to be sure.

I also found a Darth Vader set with Trench Run cannon playset (regular scaled figure!) but it wouldn't scan so I'm not sure of the price.
Both the new normal scaled Vader and the Large R2D2 have an "I-metal" label on the package due to the use of metallic paint.  Not sure if this is strictly a Star Wars thing or if we will see this label appear on other lines packaging.

Saw the four pack of girls and the Catwoman playset at Walmart over the weekend.  No sign of Batgirl's HQ, no shelf tags, either...

This is... odd...

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