My wish list for 1:12 is pretty short and limited to just two properties (that are actually kind of related):
The Tick - preferably just based on the animated series. It wouldn't need to go that deep, just Tick, his allies, and a couple of villains. I would want it to lean hard into the animated aesthetic though, no gritty, realistic take on the characters. Just bright colors, expressive profiles, and a suitable assortment of accessories would get the job done for me.
The Venture Bros. - Likely will never happen since the creators think so little of toys that they insisted the other lines look intentionally janky and lame. On the other hand, with the show cancelled and the movie now out maybe they would be more willing to license it out to whomever and make a bit more money off of the property? I don't know, but the cast is so wonderful and broad with such terrific designs that it's a shame we don't have a tie-in line. I'm guessing the interest isn't strong enough to go super deep, but at least we could basically get what was already released as Mego dolls in a 1:12 scale as proper action figures.
I would also welcome any attempt at another Bucky O'Hare line, but considering the Boss Fight Studio line ended because of the licensor, that seems even less likely to happen than the above two unless the property gets sold.
I'd be in for Mass Effect as well.
Pirates of the Caribbean: I know we already got these, and I know the ship has sailed (no pun intended), but in my dream of dreams, I'd love a huge, all-encompassing POTC line. We got some great coverage back in the day from multiple companies, most of which I still have, but none of them gave a complete roster. There were the nicely articulated, but soft likenesses and small roster of the Disney Store line. The wide roster of the Zizzle line, but some weird proportions and a few big characters we never got here in the States (or at all, like Tia Dalma). And the NECA line, which was the most detailed, and came with some cool dioramas, but was prone to breakage, and suffered from lots and lots of re-use (of the same entire figure, not just parts). Then you got into the 4th and 5th movies, and figure representation dwindled until it was almost nothing. Say what you want about those last 2, but they had some cool designs.
Absolutely this! The NECA line was great for its time (apart from forcing you to re-buy the same Jack to complete dioramas) but I’d love to see what they could do now. Plus they basically stopped halfway through the At Worlds End line and never touched the last 2 movies.
Since Super 7’s Ulimate line is dead (I’m gonna blame character selection for this) and McFarlane’s Mirrorverse line is dying (I’d blame the bizarre choice of 2 scales for this) I’m going to say I would love a good Disney line. Maybe something based on the new Disney Lorcana trading card game could work as that offers a nice mix of classic looks and unique designs. But please, one scale and start with big/popular characters with one or two deeper cuts mixed in rather than the other way around.
But my choice for untapped figure line is Mummies Alive.
I don't skew much to 90s stuff, but these guys were rad.
This was posted by 5ktoys in June 2022. Unsure of Studio or it it's still in development.
So, I will definitely echo The Tick. And at this point my grails are complete. Unless Jada decides to go for broke and get the Mortal Kombat license...my dreams have pretty much been fulfilled.
What a crazy time to be a toy fan.
I want 1/12 figure and vehicle line of 80s action/detective dramas.
Knight Rider
The A-Team
Miami Vice
Magnum P. I.
I would be interested in a 'modern' Magnum PI
The big one for me as far as licenses that haven't been done is still gonna be Monster Squad. Not 1/12 though, they need to be NECA's style and scale to go with the rest of the fantastic classic monster stuff they've been doing.
As far as re-doing something that has had figures of a sort before, I just want an expansive and cohesive Looney Tunes line.
I just want an expansive and cohesive Looney Tunes line.
hell yea, been waiting for years and nothing. they always come with clothes or something but not their regular appearance.
Count me in for a Mass Effect redo. It still bugs me that Play Arts did (Small Pile of Irradiated) Ash but not Liara but eh, at least I got a Shep, Garrus and Tali out of them I guess. But yes, a 6" scale line including everyone this time would be right up my alley.
I need Dinosaucers before I die.
Orbots as well.
Orbots as well.
I loved that one. I still remember being at the neighbor's house and watching a Friday night preview of the new Saturday morning cartoons that were going to premiere the next day.
I just want an expansive and cohesive Looney Tunes line.
hell yea, been waiting for years and nothing. they always come with clothes or something but not their regular appearance.
I'd LOVE a Looney Tunes line. Doesn't have to be 1/12 scale. Doesn't even have to be super articulated. As long as the sculpts are good.
And if some company could do both Looney Tunes and Tiny Toons, that would be my dream line.
I have the Storm Collectibles Gatchaman character on the way. Wish they'd make the other 4 team members & Berg Katse to go with him assuming he isn't a total piece of junk (at that price!)
I agree with @spinc that 1:12 Ray Harryhausen Sinbad and Jason and the Argonauts would be great. Not sure if that makes your Shivas, Cyclops, etc too large. This would be a jewel of a line if they did it right and I probably would figure out a way for even the bigger monsters in my display.
I suppose the same might be said of the Herculoids and if we are willing to go that level of "non-realistic" or "cartoony" bloody hell why isn't there a good classic Looney Tunes line? 1:12 scale seems as good as any other. A Gashouse Gorilla would be like 7" tall and Bugs like 4.5"
I wouldn't hate replacing my 80s Pee Wee Herman toys.
A good Venture Bros 1:12 scale line would be my grail probably.
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