I’m 100% with you, Gains. This choice of hip articulation is baffling to me, because it serves no purpose but to kick forward and backward. Essentially it’s like having no leg articulation. They might as well be still from the waist down. This has prevented me from buying this Freddie Mercury, because I have the 2 SH Figuarts Freddie Mercury figures, and they’re awesome. I was able to get them off eBay for less than $90 each by waiting for a bid that I won. They’re beautiful pieces, and I highly recommend them. I also have the Smooth Criminal MJ, and it’s awesome as well. If this Freddie would’ve had ball jointed hips, I would’ve picked it up as well. I greatly dislike this leg articulation, and the Batman ‘66 line is barely passable because it’s a 60’s tv show and they feel rightly retro(you can sit Batman and Robin in their vehicles, while the villains just stand there). P.S. you don’t talk too much at all man, you barely ever complain about anything, and you’re funny af. Don’t mind the haters, they’re always going to be there bro.
@@AlexanderCrego thanks for the kind words. You nailed it on the 66' line. The nature of them being from an old show lets them slide on the poor articulation. Also I alway wanted that MJ. But yeah, this line really should have been all home runs given the good choices so far. But it's all for naught.
I have the Ozzy and Alice Cooper figure so far, and I love them. The problem is, I can’t find the new music maniacs anywhere. No store near me sells them. The ones I did get, I found 3 hours away on a road trip. I could order online, but it’d be nice to see them in store at GameStop or Walmart. Especially with Walmart broadening their adult collectible section lately.
@@BoogSReviews I like these as well just thought more articulation in this case would make for more fun figures. I'm sure in November the MTS will have a sale on these too.
The dated articulation isn't a complete dealbreaker for me, but the scale makes them almost worthless. I should be able to have Rob Zombie hanging out with Spider-Man or whoever, but they don't scale properly with any line. And they need more stage props.
Normally I can forgive scale if there's enough fun to be had. For example I don't care about Multi verse being 7 inch because there's so many characters being made. But this scale is very odd for one, and as you mentioned I want them to party with other figures.
Preordered Slash day one.. I kinda expected the articulation to suck.. but I still wanted him. I want this line to continue.. at least until I get all of Mötley Crüe in the line 😆
@@8andSk8 I don't hate them. I don't. They just could have been something special. The best AXN ones articulate but look awful. These look great but don't articulate. A shame. Rock on though Skate.
@@Toygains I agree with you. They could have been special but i kinda figured they would be the way they are. And you’re right about those Best AXN Slash! Its terrible 😆
I would swap the heads to better bodies...if he made anyone I cared about anyway...I would like to see a painkiller era rob halford, a raw power iggy pop, gg allin would be cool, and you can always unload sid vicious merch. the ones I really want I will never see because they are too niche (peter murphy, nik fiend, nick cave, andrew eldritch etc). but if they don't put out iconic looks for these guys a lot of them are just some dude
I think it’s because with licensing that at 6 inch and not 7. Maybe the likeness rights for the musicians are high. I don’t have any of these and don’t plan to. I like music but not into getting figures of musicians.
I think the answer is pipeline. I think McFarlane likes to stay at the front of the pecking order, so he keeps a steady flow of projects going at the factory. They want to keep every mold in production. Some will hold them back and use them as needed, but I think UncleTodd uses them until they break then makes a new mold, repeat. A rolling stone gathers no moss! He just needs to quit rushing and shoehorning projects...is one of my only complaints w/ his stuff. Just because it resembles something doesn't mean it's gonna work, yeah? Idk. For $23, it's hard to complain
Completely cosign that. Wish they was bigger and with the better articulation. Woulda most def get both of them. Hopefully he makes bigger better ones. We couldn't be the few that feel this way
Todd McFarlane needs to a series of Kottonmouth Kings figures. D-Loc Richter Saint Dog(RIP) Daddy X Dirtball DJ Bobby B Lou Dog Pakilika (RIP) Taxman Chucky Styles Judge D. Then do the 'Magic Bus' from Rollin Stoned. But Todd just ain't got the Spaldings
Stop talking dweeb!!! Haha!! Great breakdown. I get your disappointment. We have so few chances at such amazing stars, it sucks when they don’t deliver. Another banger, Gains.
All of Mcfarlanes sports figures and music ones have been terrible looking. I remember the sports ones back in the early 2000s were amazing looking likeness. Cooper is the only one i would buy ... on clearance
I’ve watched a couple of vids on these and so disappointing, especially Freddy. Neca did the same thing. You’d think all the work it takes to get those likeness rights they’d try to knock it out of the park. Sad in my mind. PS Queen is my daughter’s fav music ever.
I'm only interested in these as reviews. Otherwise crap. I have the same issues with the blues brothers coming out. Absolutely would grab them if they were engineered better like actual action figures. Wtf are these?!👎
that Rob Zombie he did 20 years ago is way cooler than the new one
I think the Alice Cooper he did back in '99 is much better than the new one. No real articulation, but looks awesome.
Both are very different though. I like that the new one has more articulation and is from the Dragula music video.
I’m 100% with you, Gains. This choice of hip articulation is baffling to me, because it serves no purpose but to kick forward and backward. Essentially it’s like having no leg articulation. They might as well be still from the waist down. This has prevented me from buying this Freddie Mercury, because I have the 2 SH Figuarts Freddie Mercury figures, and they’re awesome. I was able to get them off eBay for less than $90 each by waiting for a bid that I won. They’re beautiful pieces, and I highly recommend them. I also have the Smooth Criminal MJ, and it’s awesome as well. If this Freddie would’ve had ball jointed hips, I would’ve picked it up as well. I greatly dislike this leg articulation, and the Batman ‘66 line is barely passable because it’s a 60’s tv show and they feel rightly retro(you can sit Batman and Robin in their vehicles, while the villains just stand there). P.S. you don’t talk too much at all man, you barely ever complain about anything, and you’re funny af. Don’t mind the haters, they’re always going to be there bro.
@@AlexanderCrego thanks for the kind words. You nailed it on the 66' line. The nature of them being from an old show lets them slide on the poor articulation. Also I alway wanted that MJ. But yeah, this line really should have been all home runs given the good choices so far. But it's all for naught.
I have the Ozzy and Alice Cooper figure so far, and I love them. The problem is, I can’t find the new music maniacs anywhere. No store near me sells them. The ones I did get, I found 3 hours away on a road trip. I could order online, but it’d be nice to see them in store at GameStop or Walmart. Especially with Walmart broadening their adult collectible section lately.
@@BoogSReviews I like these as well just thought more articulation in this case would make for more fun figures. I'm sure in November the MTS will have a sale on these too.
I think this line is more like his spawn figures. Not known for articulation
The dated articulation isn't a complete dealbreaker for me, but the scale makes them almost worthless. I should be able to have Rob Zombie hanging out with Spider-Man or whoever, but they don't scale properly with any line. And they need more stage props.
Normally I can forgive scale if there's enough fun to be had. For example I don't care about Multi verse being 7 inch because there's so many characters being made. But this scale is very odd for one, and as you mentioned I want them to party with other figures.
I agree. I was going to post my review of Freddie, but added the Ay-oo in the background and now im worried about copyright stuffs. Ugh.
@@TheCollectorCave if it's under ten seconds supposedly you're good.
@@Toygains I've heard that. Unfortunately I did the whole thing lol.
I just picked up Slash and Rob Zombie. They look awesome next to one another on the shelf.
@@mattfitz1412 awesome
Preordered Slash day one.. I kinda expected the articulation to suck.. but I still wanted him. I want this line to continue.. at least until I get all of Mötley Crüe in the line 😆
@@8andSk8 I don't hate them. I don't. They just could have been something special. The best AXN ones articulate but look awful. These look great but don't articulate. A shame. Rock on though Skate.
@@Toygains I agree with you. They could have been special but i kinda figured they would be the way they are. And you’re right about those Best AXN Slash! Its terrible 😆
I would swap the heads to better bodies...if he made anyone I cared about anyway...I would like to see a painkiller era rob halford, a raw power iggy pop, gg allin would be cool, and you can always unload sid vicious merch. the ones I really want I will never see because they are too niche (peter murphy, nik fiend, nick cave, andrew eldritch etc). but if they don't put out iconic looks for these guys a lot of them are just some dude
Tbh looks cool but I’d rather have em statue in a unique pose instead
I just want a Dave Mustaine from Megadeth and I'll be happy.
I'm not a big music guy, but I do love my Neca Weird Al a whole bunch!
@@banzaibobA7V I have him:)
I think it’s because with licensing that at 6 inch and not 7. Maybe the likeness rights for the musicians are high.
I don’t have any of these and don’t plan to. I like music but not into getting figures of musicians.
I think the answer is pipeline. I think McFarlane likes to stay at the front of the pecking order, so he keeps a steady flow of projects going at the factory. They want to keep every mold in production. Some will hold them back and use them as needed, but I think UncleTodd uses them until they break then makes a new mold, repeat. A rolling stone gathers no moss! He just needs to quit rushing and shoehorning projects...is one of my only complaints w/ his stuff. Just because it resembles something doesn't mean it's gonna work, yeah? Idk. For $23, it's hard to complain
@@jontuell5338 you're right. He loves cranking out figures.
Completely cosign that. Wish they was bigger and with the better articulation. Woulda most def get both of them. Hopefully he makes bigger better ones. We couldn't be the few that feel this way
@@kingjeter4921 definitely not
if he makes a Joey Ramone i'll be happy and the body BS won't matter. i already make a custom joey body i just need a good head
@@thehouseoffury what did you use?
Nothing wrong with jammin' with Whoopi! 😂
@@crimsonorc especially Jumpin Jack Flash Whoopi.
I felt the same way.
I know this may be a bit picky,But the microphone with the Freddie figure is way to long.
@@markstammers1923 the stand of the mic itself?
Bandai did a way better face sculpt on their Freddy Mercury articulation too This one doesn't look like freddy
Todd McFarlane needs to a series of Kottonmouth Kings figures.
D-Loc
Richter
Saint Dog(RIP)
Daddy X
Dirtball
DJ Bobby B
Lou Dog
Pakilika (RIP)
Taxman
Chucky Styles
Judge D.
Then do the 'Magic Bus' from Rollin Stoned.
But Todd just ain't got the Spaldings
Stop talking dweeb!!! Haha!! Great breakdown. I get your disappointment. We have so few chances at such amazing stars, it sucks when they don’t deliver. Another banger, Gains.
@@fynncobb lol!
We need a Mr Roboto and the Styx crew
@@tysalesI'd buy
I think I'd be in too, that album was my soundtrack while playing with my Kenner SW and MOTU figures :)
Lucky I passed on these .
Bummer that these guys were so disappointing. WAS really looking forward to the Slash. Thanks Gains, saved me some money on this one 👍
If you see him for ten bucks ever sure.
All of Mcfarlanes sports figures and music ones have been terrible looking. I remember the sports ones back in the early 2000s were amazing looking likeness. Cooper is the only one i would buy ... on clearance
@@BeeRumblin13 slash's head is fine. But I agree Coopers is the best.
I’ve watched a couple of vids on these and so disappointing, especially Freddy. Neca did the same thing. You’d think all the work it takes to get those likeness rights they’d try to knock it out of the park. Sad in my mind.
PS Queen is my daughter’s fav music ever.
@@robertsinfiniterealms1308 it makes no sense. The Neca release was so lazy.
@@Toygains Agreed.
If you have Neca MacReady fig give Slash the Jim Beam bottle lol
@@raffamang that's a good damn idea
ship it
I'm only interested in these as reviews. Otherwise crap. I have the same issues with the blues brothers coming out. Absolutely would grab them if they were engineered better like actual action figures. Wtf are these?!👎
“Fourteen Hundred and Four Hundred” 🤦
@@butwhydoe4020 oops
Hard pass on figures that lack articulation.
@@jeanfrejuste6514 its frustrating because they look good.
Cuz a grown ass man has to play with em right? Cant just put it on a shelf and be done with it?
Yeah, let me subscribe and spend time on a channel with a influencer who doesnt engage with the audience in ANY way...People are delusional out here 😅
I still have KISS ALIVE 3 MCFARLANE