In advance of next week’s Toy Fair, Mezco held an event today to reveal a huge new expansion of their very popular One:12 Collective line.
We knew they were venturing into more comic-based DC characters, along with Star Trek, and Universal Monsters, but now we can add Marvel to the list of properties. For a line that has averaged 1-2 figures a year so far, 2016 will represent an exponential expansion of offerings. Better sell your house now.
For their first Marvel figures, Mezco seems to be trying to leverage current media properties, so we’ll be seeing Captain America, Daredevil, and Punisher. But don’t worry–these are all comic-based/inspired designs. On the DC side, Captain Marvel, Reverse Flash, and Green Arrow join the already announced Superman and Flash (as well as the three Dawn of Justice movie figs). Space Ghost rounds out the superhero slate. Joining Spock and Sulu is a phenomenal Captain Kirk. Sure, you all assumed he was coming, but did you think it would be this soon? And let’s not forget Frankenstein’s monster of the Universal Monsters.
Note that many accessories were not on display in the showroom. Some still need to be finalized. But rest assured that this line, which has become known for a ton of alternate heads, hands, weapons, and accessories will continue in that vein. Every figure is slated to come with at least three sets of hands, as well as a bunch of other goodies.
Captain America will have a knife, grenades that attach to his belt, and more. Superman may come with a breakable chain, Bottle City of Kandor, and Kryptonite rock. Flash will come with lighting effects, Captain Marvel will come with Mr. Mind and other goodies. Needless to say, Punisher comes with a few guns.
Here’s the story on the figure bodies (cause I know that’s what you’re wondering). For the lines that feature “real people”, such as Star Trek, there are currently two bodies. They’re roughly the same height, but have different builds–one stockier, one more slender. You can see these on Kirk and Spock. For the comic-based lines, there are currently four different body types (this is NOT counting the DKR Batman and Judge Dredd bodies–neither of those is being used for any of these new characters). The differences between these four are so subtle, that I can’t tell you for sure that, say, Daredevil and Flash share the same body, but I can tell you that Superman looks bigger than Flash and Cap looks more built than Daredevil. This type of nuance in body types is something a lot of people have been craving in lines like Marvel Legends (*cough* Phinneas *cough*), but we don’t expect to actually see.
The soft goods clothing/costumes continue this line’s tradition of looking fantastic. I know there was some concern when the first DC prototypes were shown at Comic Con, but the finished products look great. Superman in particular is leaps and bounds ahead of the proto. Likewise, the Dawn of Justice movie figures look better in person than in the pics we’ve seen.
Captain America will come in two variations–a WWII and modern version. Daredevil has three–traditional red (with some modern-y looking accents), 1st appearance, and his red/black look. Punisher has two variations as well.
Of course, all the articulation you’ve come to expect from this line will carry over into these figures. I don’t know what else I can say, so I’ll let the pics speak for themselves. The detail is pretty remarkable on these, the fabrics are distinct and appropriate to each character. And the faces are truly a gold standard for this scale, in my book.
Here’s the rundown for 2016
April – Dredd and Lawmaster
May – Spock
June – Sulu
July – Kirk, Captain America, Dawn of Justice Superman, Batman, Armored Batman
Sept – Flash, Zoom, Frankenstein’s Monster
Oct – Green Arrow, Punisher
Nov – Daredevil, Space Ghost
Dec – Superman, Captain Marvel
Mezco tweeted Thursday, no new Trek reveals coming at SDCC
?Shalom! Indeed. Well said,sir! Mini hot toys that fit my budget!
Peace & one love.
Oh-NO,Jedi master. One twelfth scale(“One12”)?
Like David said,six inches.
Mini Hot Toys that I can afford.
?Shalom.
Well, I was just answering: this detail, six inches, under $100 tag, I think these can be compared. Actually I’m seeing a lot of people deciding between Mafex or Mezco for Supes and Bats. Now who wins in the comparison is another business, of course. Still, the clothes on this scale look off to my eyes. I like some of them (Punisher or Frankenstein, I like a lot), others are great, but not so much to make me invested in the line. And a few look really awkward to me. Anyway I understand people liking them. Indeed they look like Hot Toys (which are not my thing).
These look great. We need Bones please.
These look great. Bones please.
The costume for Captain Marvel (Shazam) is gorgeous. If only the head sculpt looked more like the character…!
That Kirk head looks like someone else in Hollywood. I can’t put my finger on it though. One of the two lesser known Baldwins, maybe?
Aye,capt. I noticed. No Wonder Woman to go with her two DoJ compatriots here. Which is why I’m sticking to MAFEX for movie versions the DC three.
I’m starting to think that may be the kryptonite of One12. Waiting to see just how well they do crafting the female form.
?Shalom.
Has anyone noticed what is missing here? Female characters. A Black Widow leather piece would rock it in this line.
My first thought on Kirk was that he looked great. You are right though, Spock and Sulu are dead on. Kirk isn’t quite as good as those two.
Very interesting. I don’t think I own anything in that scale with that much cloth. Some of them look great.
Thanks.
If they do go Star Wars, let’s hope they don’t add a 30% uncharge for them…I’m talking to you, Bandai. 😉
What you say is a big conflict in me. I have very character but not with clothing. Do I need another Cap? I guess in the end I am enchanted by the fact this might be super articulated, even more so than Hasbro’s current offerings, and it might replace my need for legends which need a re-release. Wouldn’t it be great to get a McFarlane-esque Spidey again? Even Chainmail Cap look terrific.
In the end I will be selective of what to get though as my heart says yes to everything, but my brain says bankrupt abound.
Captain James T Kirk does look shall we say not accurate as much as I would like. I am hoping Mezco will improve it, like they did with Supes.
But you are right Kirk needs a more accurate face as Spock and Sulu were so well done. Lets hope….for the best but I am excited.
Ooh…YES! Aye,capt! It’s done really well alright. For me it’s the perfect blend of nigh- infinite articulation,soft goods with seamless beauty.
Pull the trigger capt! Fire! Fire Photon torpedoes! Full complement! FULL SPREAD!! FIRE! LoL!
?Shalom.
Sweet mother of…..! These ALL look so good! I “want”them ALL!(queue Queen song)? Yeah,my humility is directly proportionate to my budget,so I want it,but don’t NEED it.?not all of ’em anyway.
Gotta eat.VBG. I don’t really want to double dip,so,NO DC for me. MAFEX doj will be fine. Can’t resist a classic Capt.America with chainmail,and Punisher in Ivory bandolier!
Kage collector canon compels me to acquire the unique,odd,and one of a kind ,so that means Space Ghost and the Enterprise crew are must-haves.
?Shalom.
Huzzah! I’m glad your happy!
I’m a One12 fan,and they’re fantastic! A truly innovative Action figure line. More affordable than a Hot Toy(physically&fiscally)and from your warning here;also practical. Thanks for the heads up. I shall be cautious if I ever decide to buy a Hot Toy!
I have no desire to double dip being a ML fan,but I will make an exception for One12 Cap,and Punisher. Spidey depending on the look. Space Ghost,and Star Trek; I’m all in,and I will take any and all Universal Monsters like Frankenstein!
?Shalom.
I don’t think those are comparable. While those are ALL magnificent high-end figure lines,they’re the conventional metal/polymer static mechanism type action figure.
Hot Toys and One12 are figures with cloth aesthetics.
?Shalom.
?Shalom!
These are great! Also,I’m not sold on the complete line,however, Frank and Frank Castle I am sold on,capt.? lol and Cap,and Capt.Kirk,Spock,and Sulu…Space Ghost.
This line is innovate. I got the DK figure just to try out what looked like a fantastic new format in action figures:a functional model skeleton wrapped in fabric flesh.
It’s a fantastic melody of articulation without the unsightly mechanical seams of the standard action figure☺
Of course that’s my opinion married to some facts.
“You don’t know the Power of the One12 line!”?LoL! If SW gets in this line you and lots of other fans will be uttering Vader’s words! Indeed. “Trouble”
May the Force be with you. ALWAYS.
Son-ov-a-montly! You guys are making me glad that I don’t buy HT? OH the HORROR!!!
Lol??and to think I was thinking about getting HT Finn!
Let’s stick to the realm of comic book-sci-fi fantasy for now,capt. One12 is a phenomenal line of upgrade complementary 6″ toys.
Dio-RA-ma! HA-Ha. Took me a min,but I got it. Who the Halla is “Dio”? Did I miss a character? I was saying to myself. But,Aye,a grand sight these would make with proper Dioramas!
?Shalom.
Actually, ThreeA started all of these 1/12 ( 6″ ) figures with real fabric clothing. Also, clothing are removable not like mezco ( FIXED ). Ashley Wood ( Co-owner and designer of ThreeA ) really pushing the Star Wars line before… but got denied by Lucas Film. Too bad though.
%@#*! There goes more money…
This is my biggest gripe with HT outside of the constant price increases/ re-use of accessories. I only handled my Winter Soldier figure a few times and threads on his vest started to come loose. I’ve never even posed the figure. They seem to work best in the “museum” display style.
These with some nice hand built Dio’s would lead to great photo ops.
If the bodies underneath were really clean, this style would probably be awesome when applied to Big Time Wrestling and sports in general. Imagine Hall of Fame lines for some of the biggest sports done in this style? I’m broke and living on the street in this alternate future.
A College Sports Mascots line? Ok, I’ll go home now since I’m obviously drunk. For real though, really digging this style.
Excited for these. A lot of them look really well done. I have been trimming back the collection and thinking of dumping a lot of my Legends stuff. These could fill that gap nicely.
Space Ghost looks much improved. That Frankenstein looks great. I’d love to see Friday the 13th and more modern horror done in this style. I’m not much of a DC guy outside of Batman, but that Green Arrow will be purchased.
Spiderman! Ohhhh! Imagine Spidey getting the Mezco treatment. My poor, aching wallet…
Mezco is doing cloth on 6″ figures about as well as it can be done but I’m not sure I’m sold, especially on the superhero figures. The more modern Punisher does look pretty good though.
The Kirk headsculpt is disappointing when compared to the perfection of Spock and Sulu. I was considering buying Kirk and Spock but I’m not sure if I can pull the trigger with that likeness.
These are more my thing. Hot Toys seem to lack durability. When you pose them, threads tend to come loose. These seems to have Super articulation with high quality clothing. I will probably take that Marvel, hoping for Spidey, and Star Trek. The movie figs and DC Comics Supes look really great compared to last showing.
S.H. Figuarts, Mafex, Figma… The 6 inch lines are everywhere.
What other six-inch figures compete with these? Hot Toys don’t really come in this size and I can’t think of too many that go into this much detail at six-inches that are under the $100 price tag.
WOW! These are cool! Expanding with the Marvel license is a secret they kept pretty good. I hate that I missed out on the DK batman so I was up for the DOJ version but if they are making comic Supes than Bats can’t be far behind. Even better to see they have prototypes and dates up!
No, these are in 6 inch scale. But with cloth for the uniforms.
Think of these like 6 inch scale Hot Toys. They come with accessories and extra hands.
No, they’re 6″ scale, like Marvel Legends, Star Wars Black Series, etc.
Are these 8″ scale like MEGO?
Oof…those Star Trek figs…want.
They already had me with Superman, bringing out a great Captain America just isn’t fair! I really didn’t think I’d be so into this line but it looks like I’ll be buying a few here and there.
I got a lot on my toy plate this year so many of those are gameday decisions. But the Space Ghost and at least one of the Punishers are definite buys.
Still not sold on these. Some look great, like Punisher and Frankenstein, but really not very interested on any of them. Other figures that sound more appeal to me are not that cool. Now if they go with Star Wars, I’d be in trouble!