John Carpenter’s The Thing is my #1 all-time favorite film. Sadly, most toy companies have shied away from collectibles based on the property recently. Back in 2013, Pop Culture Shock teased the license acquisition for The Thing, but we’ve heard nothing since. Thankfully, the folks over at Itakon.it have broken that silence and posted a photo showing the in-progress sculpt for a collectible based on Kurt Russell’s R.J. MacReady. Even better is that they claim this will be for a 1/6 scale figure and not a statue!
The sculpt is still very early in development. We’ll update when more images and info becomes available. Read on to see the image.
Preview of Pop Culture Shock R.J. MacReady Figure from The Thing
I was pretty disappointed with Sideshow's Snake Plissken final product. I hope PCS can deliver on this. I've wanted a MacReady for a long time.
It's well worth the $25.
This PCS MacReady is definitely in it's early stages. Not feeling this head sculpt quite yet. The beard is(surprisingly)too short. Kurt had a huge beard when he played MacReady. Jim Morrison like. Great character! I look forward to seeing the final product.
Oh man, this is INCREDIBLE. I can't wait to see the final product, as this is far and away my favorite horror movie.
I'll do whatever I can to grab the figure if and when it comes out. PCS has teased 1/6 scale figure a bunch of different times, but none have made it to production (at least not yet), so I'm not sure what price point they're going for.
The Thing 1/6 Scale Figures Officially Announced by Pop Culture Shock - The Toyark - News
Got bored of the 1/6 scale format years ago, but totally up for another classic Carpenter character! And totally happy with Sideshow's Plissken, just needed a little weathering on the jacket. Bring on MacReady!
Odd that it says "figures" and not "figure." Does that mean they're making other characters as well? I haven't heard about anything other than MacReady.
This is awesome news! Just hope I can afford them.
PCS The Thing Norris Creature Sculpting - The Toyark - News
Hell yes!
So "figures" it is, then!
"You gotta be fuckin' kidding?!" -Palmer
I'm too giddy at this development.
Goddamnit I HATE that spider-head. I've seen The Thing at least thousand times (easily one of the greatest movies of all time) and it still creeps me right the **** out. *shudders*
Did they cancel it already?
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Looking good. I can't wait for the full MacReady reveal...it feels like this line has been in development forever.
BTW, just to illustrate how much my girlfriend and I love The Thing, we just got a new kitten and named him "R.J."
Damn that Norris head looks nice. Too bad I don't collect 1/6.
If only Neca could do this too.
BTW, just to illustrate how much my girlfriend and I love The Thing, we just got a new kitten and named him "R.J."
PCS Toys - The Thing 1/6 Scale MacReady Cancelled - The Toyark - News
Not surprised, but still bummed.
Really? Ugh. What the heck happened?
I seriously hope those 7" figures make it out, but it's seeming more and more unlikely. SOTA already canceled that American Werewolf set once, now PCS will carry on the tradition.
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