You guys from the UK seen this?

[Strontium Dog]

Not quite statues but lead, hand painted figurines of Marvel characters.

http://www.marvel-figurines.co.uk/index.html

This is by the company that did the Lord of The Rings set. They were quite good so these should be fairly high standard also. I think I'm going to get these.

[Bullseye]

They are quite small but rather nice.

[Strontium Dog]

They are quite small Bulls but the detail on the LOTR ones was excellent. Plus they all look great displayed together on the purpose built display plinth.

Just don't stick 'em next to any FS Bowen pieces!

[Bullseye]

I liked the LoTR ones. Are you thinking of picking some of these up?

[Strontium Dog]

I liked the LoTR ones. Are you thinking of picking some of these up?
Yeah, I've actually just subscribed to this to get the free Spidey figurine. Hell at 5.99 a month, it ain't gonna break the bank and I can always cancel if they turn out to be crap. Though I doubt they will be.

[cblakey1]

Just how big is 77.5 mm anyway?

I won't go there though. Starting on the lead figures would just open a whole new can of worms for me. :banghead:

[Tetragrammaton]

Just how big is 77.5 mm anyway?

Well it would make for a nice anti-tank gun caliber.

It it about 2.50 inches.

[cblakey1]

Well it would make for a nice anti-tank gun caliber.

It it about 2.50 inches.

Thanks Tet!

We rednecks here in 'murika ain't got all that fancy book larnin' on them thar metrics and whatnot. :laugh:

[Batwing]

Opportunity for Bowen Galactus FS statue owners. Check out the Silver Surfer figurine on this website--it could be in scale to Big G.

[JDH]

I have seen prime-time television adverts for this! Prime-time! With a really overly dramatic voice-over. Spidey, Magneto, Surfer and Doom look to be inspired by similar poses to the Bowen Designs versions, which suggests a good eye on the part of the designers. Shame that didn't extend to going for a classic Beast...

I might check this out...

[Bullseye]

Just seen the tv advert. They do look rather good.

[JDH]

Just seen the tv advert. They do look rather good.

I'm going to give it a go, I think.

Any yanks (or other folk) out there who would like to pick these up?

[MUKESTER]

I've just subscribed they look pretty cool and nice free gifts when you sign up.

[ftrez]

I'd sign up if they were offering in the U.S.

[JM28Cardiff]

I just subscribed by Direct Debit, can always cancel later if I want (I do this with mens magazines from time to time, just get one issue, get my free aftershave, then cancel and get most of my money back!)

[Strontium Dog]

Spidey, Magneto, Surfer and Doom look to be inspired by similar poses to the Bowen Designs versions, which suggests a good eye on the part of the designers.
My thoughts exactly, especially that Silver Surfer. Not a bad thing at all!

[Doc Sonic]

For any U.S. citizens interested: Although their site says to contact them for overseas pricing, they told me they do not ship internationally. Too bad, as I really liked the product.

[Strontium Dog]

Hey maybe us Brits should run an 'Adopt an International Buddy' program and help out those who really want to get into these?

[CKinSD]

yes someone adopt me for these. just got the hey we do not ship to the us sorry email.
crap

[Batwing]

I'm going to give it a go, I think.

Any yanks (or other folk) out there who would like to pick these up?

Jdh, yes please--Silver Surfer and Captain America?

[Doc Sonic]

Do you folks think an "adoption program" would be cost prohibitive? How much do you think shipping would be?

[JM28Cardiff]

Do you folks think an "adoption program" would be cost prohibitive? How much do you think shipping would be?

Im guessing about $10 airmail or $5 surface per issue at most???? Just a guestimate, not sure how much the figures weigh, probably be less. If someone adopts you for this, easier to save up a few at a time rather than send each issue individually

[JDH]

Okay, I'm covering a couple of our international cousins (including batwing from this thread - he got in and PMed me). Who else here in the UK can go on the list to help out?

[Punisher]

Dude, I'm down for a PUNISHER and a BULLSEYE if they make it that far with the characters. You da man.

[JDH]

Dude, I'm down for a PUNISHER and a BULLSEYE if they make it that far with the characters. You da man.

Sure thing. Don't know about Bullseye, but Punisher is confirmed.

Here is a list of the five main groups comprising the collection, and some characters that will be included:

http://www.marvel-figurines.co.uk/marvelution.html

Pose-wise, the Thor piece looks like it could be the best depiction of the character I have ever seen! If BD's 'revisited' Thor ended up looking like this, so help me I might even want it. Fingers crossed it won't.

[Strontium Dog]

Okay, I'm covering a couple of our international cousins (including batwing from this thread - he got in and PMed me). Who else here in the UK can go on the list to help out?
Well seeing as I started the thread and suggested the 'Adopt a Buddy' scheme, it would be wrong of me not to also offer my services!

Anyone who needs help getting these can PM me.....

[JM28Cardiff]

Just saw it in the shops, quite small, but I'll keep getting them for a bit.

The trouble with adopting someone for this is that these kind of mags disappear from the shops after a while, and they only coninue stock them for customers who order them. Therefore you wouldnt be able to pick and choose your characters, you'd have to have every issue

[JDH]

Announcement for non-British types interested in these figures!!!

I just whizzed down to my LCS, where they are planning to get these in through Diamond Previews UK. They would be delighted to service the needs of any people from outside these Isles who would like to buy these figures, or certain characters at any rate.

Anyone interested in them can PM me, and I will give you the e-mail of Jeff Chahal, probably the nicest comic book guy I have ever encountered, so you can deal direct with the store. Just be sure to tell him Jess Harrold sent you.

[Strontium Dog]

Just saw it in the shops, quite small, but I'll keep getting them for a bit.

The trouble with adopting someone for this is that these kind of mags disappear from the shops after a while, and they only coninue stock them for customers who order them. Therefore you wouldnt be able to pick and choose your characters, you'd have to have every issue
You can actually order individual figures direct from their web site if you want. You don't need to get them all. It was/is the same with their LOTR range.

[Strontium Dog]

Announcement for non-British types interested in these figures!!!

I just whizzed down to my LCS, where they are planning to get these in through Diamond Previews UK. They would be delighted to service the needs of any people from outside these Isles who would like to buy these figures, or certain characters at any rate.

Anyone interested in them can PM me, and I will give you the e-mail of Jeff Chahal, probably the nicest comic book guy I have ever encountered, so you can deal direct with the store. Just be sure to tell him Jess Harrold sent you.
How much would he be selling them for Jess? Do you think he'd be adding on anything for profit? After all, the guy's gotta make a living!

[CKinSD]

just PM'd strontium dog, but also hey Jdh pm that email please. just in case

[JDH]

How much would he be selling them for Jess? Do you think he'd be adding on anything for profit? After all, the guy's gotta make a living!

I don't know how much they are through Previews - my guess is they would be the same price, with the retailer's cut built in to that, so they should be selling them at whatever the RRP is. I suppose my LCS guy would make sure he wasn't losing on the shipping too.

As for ordering single pieces direct, do you have to know the exact issue number you want and have to start a subscription at a certain issue, then end it later? That's all I could find on the site. The problem with that is I've been reading on the Masterworks forum (http://p206.ezboard.com/fmarvelmasterworksfansitefrm1.showMessage?topicID=4085.topic) that the order keeps chopping and changing, and that folks are receiving pieces in a different order to what it says on the website. If you have a link to ordering individual pieces, that would be great!

[Strontium Dog]

I don't know how much they are through Previews - my guess is they would be the same price, with the retailer's cut built in to that, so they should be selling them at whatever the RRP is. I suppose my LCS guy would make sure he wasn't losing on the shipping too.

As for ordering single pieces direct, do you have to know the exact issue number you want and have to start a subscription at a certain issue, then end it later? That's all I could find on the site. The problem with that is I've been reading on the Masterworks forum (http://p206.ezboard.com/fmarvelmasterworksfansitefrm1.showMessage?topicID=4085.topic) that the order keeps chopping and changing, and that folks are receiving pieces in a different order to what it says on the website. If you have a link to ordering individual pieces, that would be great!
At the moment you can only order number 1 (Spidey) individually as I think that is all that is available. But if it is anything like the LOTR range then as the others are released they get added to the individual order list. You don't have to subscribe to order single figures. I guess that will become a bit clearer once there are more figurines available. As to the Masterworks Forum, I haven't visited there but are people saying they have already got more than one figurine? I thought these had literally just been announced. It is possible that the order can get changed slightly but I didn't experience that with the LOTR ones I collected (admittedly I only got about 13 of them).

[Strontium Dog]

Well I've just looked at the Masterworks Forum and yes Jess you're right, they've been available for a few months now (although not on general sale it seems). Some people have already got up to number 5!Looks like we've got some catching up to do people!

[JDH]

I was thinking that a few pieces look like they are based on elements of the Bowen statues and the comic cover left-hand corner"bullet" images. Spidey for sure.

As for Thor, what did I tell you JDH? Isn't it a beauty? And that pose looks to me like the classic Buscema corner box "bullet" that I've discussed with Bowen and that we and a few others love so well. That's exactly the kind of pose that I want to see for the next classic Thor Bowen fullsize.

Along with a matching BRB, of course. But I digress...

So, into the realm of lead figurines we charge!

Our credit cards, that is...

Live the dream!

[James UK]

I don't like them! They look crappy on the advert! Maybe I'll change my mind when I see them in the shops.

Nice free gifts if you subscribe!!!

[ftrez]

So why only the UK? Doesn't really make any sense to me.

[James UK]

So why only the UK? Doesn't really make any sense to me.

Pure revenge!!!

We can't get Bowen exclusives! You can't get these!

Mwah Ha Ha Ha Ha!

[JDH]

I don't like them! They look crappy on the advert! Maybe I'll change my mind when I see them in the shops.

Nice free gifts if you subscribe!!!

I think that's because the hyper-close up shots overexaggerate the flaws. All tiny like, I bet they're a lot better.

And yes, it is nice to have a UK exclusive that's actually worth a second glance. Hurrah.

[GreyJackal]

Ah excellent - I caught sight of the advert on one of the plasmas at the gym. In my adrenaline (aka sweat drenched) state I didn't clock what it was.

Nice spot :)

[valemeister]

I was dubious at first but I took a wander over to WHSmith today and ended up buying issue #1. :) It's nice to see that the characters will all be in their current costumes which haven't been done to death, which is particularly noticable on the Wolverine & Beast who sport their Astonishing X-Men clobber.

We're supposed to be getting these through Diamond also, but they appear to be running a tad late. I did notice on the new order form that after issue #7 there's goinmg to be a special for £9.99 which features the Hulk as the figurine and he's HUGE. :)

Nice little set, this. I was surprised as hell at the nice quality. Also, they're bigger than the LOTR ones too. With the base, Spidey stands at approx 3 and a half inches tall.

[JDH]

Who else is actually on the Diamond order form, Angie?

You could make a tidy profit flogging these to international customers, you know...

[valemeister]

It's all in Previews UK, rather than the Diamond order form, but we know the the first 5 will be:

Spider-man
Wolverine
Doctor Octopus
Thing
Magneto

#6 and #7 are Blade & Silver Surfer (not sure in which order) and the first special is the Hulk.

Since we're a part of FPI, I really don't think that making a profit is really my choice. ;)

[JDH]

Since we're a part of FPI, I really don't think that making a profit is really my choice. ;)

Who would know? We won't tell.;)

Which will we get first, a Firestar bust, or a Firestar lead figure? You'd think in a UK collection, she and Iceman would be a priority...

[valemeister]

LOL, Firestar never gets the respect she deserves. The new Marvel "Wha Huh?" comic out this week has a picture of her with "I used to be on tv" written across her chest. lol.

First one up on ebay? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UK-CLASSIC-MARVEL-FIGURINE-COLLECTION-1-SPIDER-MAN-NEW_W0QQitemZ5997072879QQcategoryZ2481QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[JDH]

You underestimate how huge that cartoon was in this country. Show a Brit my age a picture of Thor, they'll have no clue. Show them Firestar, they'll be right there. Show them Silver Surfer, and they'll say "Cool Iceman".

[valemeister]

You underestimate how huge that cartoon was in this country. Show a Brit my age a picture of Thor, they'll have no clue. Show them Firestar, they'll be right there. Show them Silver Surfer, and they'll say "Cool Iceman". :laugh: so true.

[GreyJackal]

Anyone know how many there are by the way ?

The site implies 25 with its 5 x 5 groupings but Silver Surfer is pictured (and mentioned here obv) but not in the lists.

[Foord]

I'm off to Blighty next week so will check these out and probably end up subscribing. My mother will love to see more of my crap appearing on her doorstep on a regular basis after all these years. Worth the price of admission, as they say. CHEERS!!

[Kirk Durfey]

Okay, I think I am having a senior moment ... How do these come? Is there a new one with each issue of the magazine? Or do you subscribe to the figures like a magazine? How often do they come out? About how much do they cost apiece (in USD)?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[GreyJackal]

Once a fortnight, each "issue" is a figure of a character and a magazine ABOUT that character. £5.99 each which is about $10

[Foord]

Fortnight = 2 weeks, btw. Word not in general usage over here.

[Bartholomew]

I didn't see the list till now. Can anyone help me to get a Jean Grey?

Edit: Thanks Jdh! :buttrock:

[GreyJackal]

Fortnight = 2 weeks, btw. Word not in general usage over here.

Ah ok, sorry. Get complacent about things like that :D

[Tetragrammaton]

The dumbing down of modern society continues...

lite = light
nite = night
sorcerer = philospher

[Foord]

I come across words with letter omissions between British English and American English every so often and find it quite sad. Aluminium becomes aluminum, jewellery is jewelry to name but two. But what really rather irks me is sulphur being sulfur. It just looks really wrong. Makes International cryptic crossword puzzles very challenging indeed...

[GreyJackal]

I believe Aluminum was the original name of the metal but us snobby British stuck the 'i' in to match the other 'ium' elements :)

[valemeister]

I believe Aluminum was the original name of the metal but us snobby British stuck the 'i' in to match the other 'ium' elements :)Actually, I think it's the other way around. I heard that the word was spelled incorrectly in the states. Americans often drop letters. Colour / Color being one of the more obvious ones.

Another funny story I heard was that the James Bond movie, Licence to Kill was originally going to be called Licence Revoked, but it was changed beacuse aparently, the average American wouldn't know what revoked meant... :peoples:

[JDH]

Actually, I think it's the other way around. I heard that the word was spelled incorrectly in the states. Americans often drop letters. Colour / Color being one of the more obvious ones.

Another funny story I heard was that the James Bond movie, Licence to Kill was originally going to be called Licence Revoked, but it was changed beacuse aparently, the average American wouldn't know what revoked meant... :peoples:

I heard the 'Madness of King George III' was also renamed because US test audiences complained that they hadn't seen parts I and II...

[valemeister]

I heard the 'Madness of King George III' was also renamed because US test audiences complained that they hadn't seen parts I and II...

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! unbelievable... :laugh:

[Tetragrammaton]

Despite my regular usage of the North American spelling all the time, it should be armour not armor. Some words I can no longer spell correctly without double checking because of these differences in American and British spelling and when I start getting confused with French as well, I get royally ****ed up.

Defense or Defence
Analyze or Analyse
Maneuver or Manoeuver
Medieval or Mediaeval
Judgment or Judgement
Enrollment or Enrolment

[Batwing]

And then there's also different words for the same thing:

Lorry vs Truck
Petrol vs Gas/Gasoline
Boot vs Trunk
Bonnet vs Hood
Seaside vs Beach
Potato Crisps vs Potato Chips
Potato Chips vs French Fries/Freedom Fries
Wanker vs Game Show Contestant

:laugh:

[Sniper]

these are really nice I want to get these for my son

[Tetragrammaton]

And then there's also different words for the same thing:

Lorry vs Truck
Petrol vs Gas/Gasoline
Boot vs Trunk
Bonnet vs Hood
Seaside vs Beach
Potato Crisps vs Potato Chips
Potato Chips vs French Fries/Freedom Fries
Wanker vs Game Show Contestant

:laugh:

You forgot *** vs cigarette

[Batwing]

You forgot *** vs cigarette

:laugh: But of course!

And also:

Angry vs Pissed Off
Pissed vs Stinkin' Drunk
Mad vs F***ed Up/ F****d in the head
Upset vs Mad
Terribly Disturbed vs Upset
Biscuit vs Cookie

[JDH]

Thief of anecdotes. I told you that.

As for the differences between various words and spellings, what springs to mind is the old adage that England and America are two countries divided by a common language.

No you didn't, I've known that since long afore I 'met' you!

You, however, may well have reinforced my knowledge. :)

One pertinent language conflict for our little hobby is the 'licence'/'license' distinction.

[Batwing]

One pertinent language conflict for our little hobby is the 'licence'/'license' distinction.

So in an alternate reality, is it really "Battle Armour Thour"?

And lucky it's CAPTAIN America; if not imagine the problems if it came down to "Lieutenant" vs "Leftenant."

[JDH]

So in an alternate reality, is it really "Battle Armour Thour"?

:laugh:

And lucky it's CAPTAIN America; if not imagine the problems if it came down to "Lieutenant" vs "Leftenant."

At least that one's only a problem of pronunciation, not spelling.

[JM28Cardiff]

Has anyone mentioned

Catalogue vs catalog
Cheque vs check

[Tetragrammaton]

I had always thought the "que" was a French influence?

[valemeister]

Also

Loft or Attic
Fringe or Bang
Twatted or hit very hard

-Angela

[Tetragrammaton]

:laugh:

Heh heh...you said "twatted".

http://tinypic.com/dljaz4.gif

[JM28Cardiff]

Also

Loft or Attic
Fringe or Bang
Twatted or hit very hard

-Angela

Aha, now I know what a Bang is! I love Bettie Page, they always go on about her "bangs", and now I know what they are on about!

[JM28Cardiff]

Theres so many different words within countries as well though, in Wales we say "mitching off" or "on the mitch" for playing truant, but I don't know if thats used elsewhere in the UK?

[valemeister]

Theres so many different words within countries as well though, in Wales we say "mitching off" or "on the mitch" for playing truant, but I don't know if thats used elsewhere in the UK? I think mitching off must be a Welsh thing. Over here we refer to playing truant as "wagging it". NO idea why.


Heh heh...you said "twatted".LOL. Go Bevis & Butthead!

[GreyJackal]

Talking of the *** / cigarette thing, the first time I ever went to the US I was telling myself over and over "Don't say ***, don't say ***". Get outside SF airport and just as I'm lighting up, the first thing I hear is a strong SoCal "surfer dude" accent : "Hey, can I bum a ***?"

Gave me a bit of a shock :D

[GreyJackal]

That was kinda the joke ;)

[The Big Man]

Umm getting back to the point - If anyone not living in the UK is interested in the Wolverine issue one I have listed it on ebay. I have subscribed but there was a bit of a mix-up at the shop and so I had to buy two issues. If anyone is interested the below link should get you there. Might be nice to get one just to see what you think of them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Classic-Marvel-Figurine-Collection-2-Wolverine-statue_W0QQitemZ6562286238QQcategoryZ88881QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[JM28Cardiff]

I subscribed and have had confirmation, yet nothing has arrived yet, and issue 2 is already in the shops. Anyone else subscribed and recieved anything yet?

[comicfan]

...very nice stuff....

[James UK]

From what I've seen of them, they are total crap! Ugly badly painted lead things. Make Monopoly pieces look good!

[valemeister]

I subscribed and have had confirmation, yet nothing has arrived yet, and issue 2 is already in the shops. Anyone else subscribed and recieved anything yet? My Wolverine came on Wednesday with my free binder. :)

[JM28Cardiff]

My spidey and folder came today, no wolvie yet, and none of the other free gifts subscribers are meant to get

[JDH]

My spidey and folder came today, no wolvie yet, and none of the other free gifts subscribers are meant to get

You get one free gift in each of the first three packages. I have Spidey and a binder.

[BobaFett02]

To answer some one who asked (i dont know if it was answered) there are 82 ish of these.

my wolvie and folder come today... cool it is to.. Paint job not amazing but fir the size its well brill.

Not sure if i will get them all... 82 x £6 = £492 (empty pockets).. but. we will see how they go! :)

[ronankan]

where did uou get the fig 82.
plus my friend collects napoleonic statues and he says that among his fraternity of collectors the later issue ones go for a ton of money because everyone else had stopped collecting so they were producing them in handfulls

ronan

[Strontium Dog]

From what I've seen of them, they are total crap! Ugly badly painted lead things. Make Monopoly pieces look good!
Not true. Spiderman is very good actually.

[James UK]

Not true. Spiderman is very good actually.


Too true I'm afraid...total junk!

[valemeister]

Too true I'm afraid...total junk! Well we like them so Nyeh! :rolleyes2

[Batwing]

I came across this news article that Corgi is making painted lead Marvel figurines as well. It's not the same line, is it?

Check this out:

http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=15929&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

[Knight-templar]

iv'e got spidey & wolverine so far awaiting doc ock, i think there quite good, you heard that is it del prado are doing the same but with the stars wars figures.

Simon

PS how do i get an avatar linked in do i go to one i have saved or does this forum have some you can choose from. :banghead:

[SirConor]

Okay I think these look cool, does anyone know if they will be found in comic shops in the UK? I went down to Forbidden Planet in London yesterday but didnt see them, can you only get them via subscription? Alas, I'll only be in the UK for a few months, so it wouldn't make much sense for me to partially subscribe.

[Knight-templar]

SirConnor, you can subscribe however i get mine from WH Smith out every 2 weeks, hence i think i have just missed the issue with doc ock in (i knew i should subscribe).

Simon :eplus2:

[JDH]

Okay I think these look cool, does anyone know if they will be found in comic shops in the UK? I went down to Forbidden Planet in London yesterday but didnt see them, can you only get them via subscription? Alas, I'll only be in the UK for a few months, so it wouldn't make much sense for me to partially subscribe.

My LCS has the first three - Spidey, Doc Ock and Wolverine, and will be getting more. Shoot me a PM and I'll give you their contact details. Hope you're enjoying the UK so far!

[Strontium Dog]

Too true I'm afraid...total junk!
Well aren't we the sourpuss! :p

[kaza5555]

Hey jdh.goodgrief,
These look cool. Would love to add each pieces to my collection. What are chances someone living in US can subscribe and what is total cost with shipping for each? Sorry if I missed previous replies. Don't have time to read or I'll be late for work. Thanks a lot!

[wolverinejedi007]

I got my Wolverine a few weeks ago and its numbered JB 001 does any one know the run on these lead figures???

[valemeister]

I got my Wolverine a few weeks ago and its numbered JB 001 does any one know the run on these lead figures???Yeah, my Spider-man is FG 001.

What do you think the letters mean? Initials of the painter, perhaps?

-Angela

[wolverinejedi007]

I am not sure, I did get a second wolverine for my nephew and its JB 79 so I have no clue, thats why I am asking.

[ronankan]

I dont know the numbering system they use but Comics International magazine said it was a big success for Eaglemoss the magazine makers and that they shifted 120,000 units of issue 1

[Doc Sonic]

I can't figure out the numbering system either. It's more of a secret code! I wonder about the production numbers. I'm sure they are making tons of these.

BTW, I love these. Some are better than others but I have very few complaints. Big thanks to my mate Strontium Dog for helping me out!

[joy_division]

SirConnor, you can subscribe however i get mine from WH Smith out every 2 weeks, hence i think i have just missed the issue with doc ock in (i knew i should subscribe).

Simon :eplus2:open up a subscription with WH smith and you'll be able to get back issues.

Do you have a Wh Smith card?