Yestersay, we shared a teaser from a new line of Artist Mix Figures coming from Hot Toys. Now Hot Toys has officially unveiled their Avengers: Age of Ultron – Artist Mix Figures which were designed by Japanese toy designer Touma. The figures stand at 14 CM tall (just over 5.5″), with the Hulkbuster coming in even larger at 20 CM (about 7.9″). These look to be non poseable vinyl style figures, though Hot Toys doesn’t mention either point. Price point and release dates were not revealed at this time. Keep an eye out at your favorite online retailer for pre-orders.
After the jump, you can see all of the photos and more info.
From Hot Toys:
Hot Toys is expanding its product line yet again to bring more diversity to fans, and today we are very excited to present the new Artist Mix Collection series! As the name suggests, Hot Toys will collaborate with different artists and designers from various spectrums to re-imagine movie characters in a special art form with unique style.
To kick-off the Artist Mix Collection, Hot Toys is joining hands with famous Japanese toy artist Touma* and introducing a number of Artist Mix Figures based on one of the biggest movies of 2015 – Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron!
This first series will include Iron Man Mark XLIII, Captain America, Hulkbuster, Ultron Prime, and two versions of Ultron Sentry! Each Artist Mix Figure has a bobble-head and stands approximately 14cm tall (Hulkbuster stands approximately 20cm tall) and perfectly combines the movie characters’ designs with Touma’s distinctive art style!
In celebrating the launch of this new collectible series, a deluxe set will be available that includes the powerful Hulkbuster and Mark XLIII (Battle Damaged Version) which is exclusive to this figures set.
These Artist Mix Figures will look great on your shelves or desk, so don’t miss the chance to expand your Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron collection!
*More about Touma:
Touma is a Japanese toys character designer. He started his career at a video game company 10 years ago. In 2001, he established his own workshop and started to become a figurine artist. He had his solo exhibitions and autograph sessions not only in Japan, but also in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and America. He collaborated with many major brands such as MONSTER HUNTER, STAR WARS, TRANSFORMERS, AVP, GODZILLA, POWER RANGERS, and more.Recently, Touma and his 3D animation partner Shiroma collaborated with Hot Toys for the first time to ignite the Artist Mix Collection series to further expand the diversity of mini figures collection. The series is based on the 2015 Marvel Studios blockbuster, Avengers: Age of Ultron, which perfectly blends the iconic characters with Touma’s unique design style. (http://touma.biz/ )
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I am not sure if Hot Toys is the right company to do stuff like that. I expect these to be small, but somewhat expensive since they will be propably high quality. Somewhat like heir Little Groot figure and I am not sure if that thing is selling too well. Just to damn expensive!
The promotional image reminds me of the landing scene at the conclusion of Close Encounters, the figures resembling a handful of Greys dressed in Avengers costumes.
(I'm a little surprised that Greys from that movie never appeared as action figures on their own behalf.)
... I'd prefer it if they'd announce that they're taking a break from making Ion Man figures.
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These are certainly cool, I always like when compaines re-imagine versions of characters. The part I don't understand is that Hot Toys are behind these? Hot Toys make some of the most detailed action figures available and the figures have a price tag that reflect that level of detail. Much the reason why I don't own any of them. So now they are releasing figures to complete directly against Pop Funko? They are the least detailed and some of the cheapest ways to represent your fandoms.
So I guess I'm just wondering why one of the most expensive toy companies would want to release something that competes with one of the cheapest toys on the market?
So I guess I'm just wondering why one of the most expensive toy companies would want to release something that competes with one of the cheapest toys on the market?
Also, this looks to be the first in a series of collaborations with artists/designers for the Artist Mix Collection. So I expect to see some wildly different designs with each new collaborator.
As for the reason to do this, it's simple, they are expanding their brand beyond one type of collectible. They're opening themselves up to a different market, and that's going to bring in money and customers that would otherwise not buy your product.
Also, this is not the first time Hot Toys has done stylized simpler figures. They've been doing things like this for a long time.
What interests me is the hope that this indicates we get 3 different 1/6 scale Ultrons when released. Not a fan of the Prime version, but love the 2 drones.
Those figures look incredible, if I see them in the wild I may fall into temptation. However the thing that really catches my eye is Cap's shield--is it magnetic? It doesn't appear to attach with straps and I think a peg hole would really detract from the figure's appearance. If that is the case I will definitely get him at least (magnetic shields are a great concept that should be used more often--hear me, Hasbro?!).
For many Iron Man collectors, having a movie Hot Toys hall of armor is quite the (albeit super expensive) grail of their growing collection. Especially for those, such as myself who are not collecting any other Hot Toys movie lines. That they keep making them, is only testament to how they are selling. It's not their fault the line is popular. It's the fans who want it. And let's be honest, a hot Toys hall of armor just looks pretty damn cool in person, unless of course you haven't actually seen one in person and/or you are not a fan of/dislike Iron Man in general.
However, to Timothy's point, what isn't being made that you want that you feel Iron Man is impeding? If your complaint is that you're simply sick of seeing repaints of an armor or variations of another existing armor, and you actually collect this line, then it's understandable. Otherwise, I just don't get your complaint for anything other than to whine about something you don't like and don't even collect.
money wise....Ironman is the biggest character ever in cinematic history. (even beating out Harry Potter, James Bond and Indiana Jones) makes $ence (not cents) to have him as your main character to profit from. ( IM $585 mil, IM2 $624 mil, IM3 $1.2 bil, Avengers $1.5 bil) I would guess we will have MANY more to come.... there are almost 50 different versions (what other character can boast that??!!??)
And kudos for making more affordable collectables. Even if any market is flooded, there is ALWAYS room for two more...the cheapest and the best.
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Hulk looks like Wreck it Ralph and this "artist" mix, looks like a bland anime interpretation of Avengers. Its kinda like a drop in the bucket of Avengers collectibles, if someone told me Hasbro made these 4 years ago I wouldn't have known the difference. I will credit them looking sharp and having very pronounced details.
What would really blow my mind and wreck my wallet is a company making GOOD 3 3/4 figures now that Hasbro doesn't.
"I'm gonna smash it!"
no articulation annoys me and I think they have the proportions wrong
I wish kids logic or heracross made these
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For many Iron Man collectors, having a movie Hot Toys hall of armor is quite the (albeit super expensive) grail of their growing collection. Especially for those, such as myself who are not collecting any other Hot Toys movie lines. That they keep making them, is only testament to how they are selling. It's not their fault the line is popular. It's the fans who want it. And let's be honest, a hot Toys hall of armor just looks pretty damn cool in person, unless of course you haven't actually seen one in person and/or you are not a fan of/dislike Iron Man in general.
However, to Timothy's point, what isn't being made that you want that you feel Iron Man is impeding? If your complaint is that you're simply sick of seeing repaints of an armor or variations of another existing armor, and you actually collect this line, then it's understandable. Otherwise, I just don't get your complaint for anything other than to whine about something you don't like and don't even collect.
BTW, to whoever actually gets a complete Hot Toys Hall of Armor setup going, can you float me a loan ntil later?
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