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The Toyark › General Toy News › Rocky 40th Anniversary In Packaging

Rocky 40th Anniversary In Packaging

Posted on May 12, 2016 at 11:47 am by Joe Moore under General Toy News

The relaunched line of Rocky figures will be hitting stores soon. NECA is relaunching the line for the 40th anniversary of Rocky. Current pre-orders have them set for a June release. NECA has released some new photos, showing the figures in packaging.

Celebrate 40 years of the phenomenally successful Rocky saga as well as the recent Creed movie with NECA! We’re relaunching our Rocky action figure line, with a mix of all-new figures and sold-out favorites for those who might have missed out.

Series 1 focuses on Rocky III, in which Rocky Balboa fights and is beaten bloody by Clubber Lang, losing his world championship. It debuts a brand-new Rocky figure in black trunks based on posters and promo art for the movie, which comes with an incredibly detailed championship belt accessory.

The assortment also includes three re-issued figures: two versions of Clubber Lang in both black and blue trunks with unique head sculpts, and a gold trunks version of Rocky.

Realistic sculpts feature the likenesses of actors Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T.

These 7″ scale figures are fully articulated and ready to take their one-in-a-million shot at the dream.

Special window box packaging both celebrates the 40th Anniversary and preserves the value of the original releases for collectors.

Read on to see the new photos.

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› Companies: NECA › Characters: Rocky Balboa, Clubber Lang › Scale: 7 Inch

Rocky 40th Anniversary In Packaging - Additional Images

NECA Clubber Lang Rocky III 001
NECA Clubber Lang Rocky III 002
NECA Rocky Balboa Rocky III 001
NECA Rocky Balboa Rocky III 002

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  1. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    02-02-2016, 05:04 PM

    First Look at NECA's Relaunched Rocky Series with Rocky III

  2. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    02-02-2016, 06:25 PM

    That ab joint looks so bad.

  3. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    02-02-2016, 06:37 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dolemite View Post
    That ab joint looks so bad.
    This is why I keep saying I don't want the regular Predators to have ab joints, if it can't be hidden it never looks good.

    The only figure I'd even consider getting from this line is original Rocky from the final fight. The original remains a great movie, personally I don't care for any of the sequels that much. There was some good and even great stuff spread throughout but overall meh. I liked Creed overall but I think much of that comes from it being so like the original.

  4. jpizzow has no avatar! jpizzow says

    02-02-2016, 10:27 PM

    Really hoping for Rocky IV Drago and Rocky. I missed out the first time and the secondary market prices are too rich for my blood.

  5. deecee4's Avatar deecee4 says

    02-02-2016, 11:30 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by jpizzow View Post
    Really hoping for Rocky IV Drago and Rocky. I missed out the first time and the secondary market prices are too rich for my blood.
    yeah, same here.
    i'm hoping clubber lang gets reissued, that was easily the best looking figure of the bunch. noticed neca have his and rocky's picture on the belt...nice!

  6. Nightwing's Avatar Nightwing says

    02-03-2016, 09:30 AM

    I really hope that they re-release the Rocky figure which came with the flag, but this time without the "video game" paint apps!

  7. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    02-03-2016, 09:40 AM

    Quick updates. These will come in window boxes, like Terminator: Genisys, DC Movie and Planet of the Apes figures. They have about 16 planned. 1st wave at Toy Fair. No Thunderlips as Hogan won't play ball.

  8. BBManik has no avatar! BBManik says

    02-03-2016, 04:24 PM

    Fingers crossed they do Adonis Creed.

  9. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    02-03-2016, 05:04 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by BBManik View Post
    Fingers crossed they do Adonis Creed.
    They're only including Rocky 1 - 4. No Creed at all.

  10. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    02-03-2016, 06:08 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    They're only including Rocky 1 - 4. No Creed at all.
    Aww, but I wanted a toy of jacked up Michael B Jordan

    Nah like I said I'd only really be interested in first movie Rocky.

  11. dukefett's Avatar dukefett says

    02-03-2016, 08:55 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    Quick updates. These will come in window boxes, like Terminator: Genisys, DC Movie and Planet of the Apes figures. They have about 16 planned. 1st wave at Toy Fair. No Thunderlips as Hogan won't play ball.
    Geez, you'd figure the guy would like the money after his wife took everything. Maybe he's counting up that Gawker lawsuit money already haha.

  12. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    02-04-2016, 07:15 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by dukefett View Post
    Geez, you'd figure the guy would like the money after his wife took everything. Maybe he's counting up that Gawker lawsuit money already haha.
    Could be that he wants way too much for his likeness rights as well. When I talked to Randy about this last year, he said that every person they approach for likenesses wants major cash. In some cases they can bring them down to a reasonable price (Betsy Palmer for Pamela Voorhees), sometimes they can't (Peter Weller for Robocop, Carl Weathers for Predator).

  13. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    02-04-2016, 08:41 AM

    NECA Rocky Relaunch Packaging Preview - The Toyark - News

  14. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    02-04-2016, 09:59 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    Could be that he wants way too much for his likeness rights as well. When I talked to Randy about this last year, he said that every person they approach for likenesses wants major cash. In some cases they can bring them down to a reasonable price (Betsy Palmer for Pamela Voorhees), sometimes they can't (Peter Weller for Robocop, Carl Weathers for Predator).
    *tsk* It's not like either of those dudes have much on their plates these days. You'd think the ego would have eased off by now.

    Hell, if someone (especially NECA) wanted to make a figure of ME I'd be spread-eagled on a desk willing to do whatever they wanted to make it happen. But hey, I'm no Carl Weathers.

    BTW, is there a approximate "average" fee NECA pays for your typical actor's likeness? I'm just curious what the speed bump is for not getting some people on board. I understand that someone like Sigourney Weaver or Arnold Schwarzenegger might command a few bucks more than the norm (well, because they're fucking Ripley and The Terminator/Dutch/Matrix, respectively, so that's only right), but I was wondering what might otherwise be a dealbreaking amount of dough for a company like NECA over a given actor's likeness.

  15. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    02-04-2016, 10:16 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dolemite View Post
    *tsk* It's not like either of those dudes have much on their plates these days. You'd think the ego would have eased off by now.

    Hell, if someone (especially NECA) wanted to make a figure of ME I'd be spread-eagled on a desk willing to do whatever they wanted to make it happen. But hey, I'm no Carl Weathers.

    BTW, is there a approximate "average" fee NECA pays for your typical actor's likeness? I'm just curious what the speed bump is for not getting some people on board. I understand that someone like Sigourney Weaver or Arnold Schwarzenegger might command a few bucks more than the norm (well, because they're fucking Ripley and The Terminator/Dutch/Matrix, respectively, so that's only right), but I was wondering what might otherwise be a dealbreaking amount of dough for a company like NECA over a given actor's likeness.
    I don't know specific amounts (other than one actor who wanted something in the Millions). But Arnold is the most expensive likeness they pay for. But the price NECA aims for is based on the number of units they believe will sell and at what price. Hot Toys can afford Peter Weller as the price of a $300 figure can absorb that cost a lot easier than the price of a $20 or less figure.

    Randy said that it's mainly the agents who set the astronomical prices. IF they can get a hold of the actor, they can usually explain the situation better. He used Betsy Palmer as an example when I was talking to him. Said her agent wanted more than they pay for Arnold and it wasn't until Randy met with her personally that they were able to get something done.

  16. deecee4's Avatar deecee4 says

    02-04-2016, 11:38 AM

    wonder why they decided to emulate the star wars black style packaging..

  17. Black Arbor's Avatar Black Arbor says

    02-04-2016, 11:56 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by deecee4 View Post
    wonder why they decided to emulate the star wars black style packaging..
    It seems to be the popular style now, since it's been adopted by DC Multiverse, Funko Legacy, McFarlane Redcap, etc...

  18. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    02-04-2016, 12:14 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Black Arbor View Post
    It seems to be the popular style now, since it's been adopted by DC Multiverse, Funko Legacy, McFarlane Redcap, etc...
    Actually, the latest batch of Legacy has moved away from that box style. They're simply bubbles on cardbacks now.

  19. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    02-04-2016, 01:11 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    I don't know specific amounts (other than one actor who wanted something in the Millions).
    Who was that?

    Quote:
    But Arnold is the most expensive likeness they pay for.
    And worth every penny.

    Quote:
    Randy said that it's mainly the agents who set the astronomical prices. IF they can get a hold of the actor, they can usually explain the situation better. He used Betsy Palmer as an example when I was talking to him. Said her agent wanted more than they pay for Arnold and it wasn't until Randy met with her personally that they were able to get something done.
    I can attest to the fact that the agents tend to screw things up in this regard. I know the owner of a local toy store near me called Amok Time that has their own line of various cult/horror figures that they make and sell themselves, and this dude has been trying to get out figures based on the 80's horror flick Re-Animator for, like, ever.

    All throughout the process the agent of Jeffrey Combs (the actor who played Herbert West, the character from the film they're making figures of) has been playing hardball, asking for X amount of money, insisting on a larger run of figures produced than originally pitched, and generally going back on almost every agreement they had numerous times.

    As far as I know this guy has had no direct contact with Combs himself, just the a-hole agent, and as a result of this dude's micromanaging bullshit, the figures (which are fully complete and ready for manufacture...I've seen the prototype, and it looks sweet) have been delayed multiple times and cost the owner of Amok Time a bundle of money.

    The poor guy is just a fan of the movie and is trying to get some figures out, as there's really not much demand for Re-Animator merchandise beyond a small, rabid cult following (among which I count myself). Hopefully this nonsense gets sorted out soon because it would suck to see the whole line eventually canned because of the greedy agent of an out-of-the-loop actor.

  20. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    02-04-2016, 02:07 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dolemite View Post
    Who was that?
    I know they've said Jack Nicholson is crazy expensive especially because all NECA could really make is his Joker.

  21. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    05-12-2016, 08:47 AM

    Rocky 40th Anniversary In Packaging - The Toyark - News

  22. 305Batman has no avatar! 305Batman says

    05-12-2016, 10:16 AM

    I just want the Mr. T in the black trunks!

  23. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    05-12-2016, 11:44 AM

    I'm hoping they make a new original Rocky figure, it is the first film's 40th anniversary after all.

  24. OriginalFire has no avatar! OriginalFire says

    05-12-2016, 01:12 PM

    Can I just get Clubber individually.

  25. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    05-12-2016, 01:43 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by OriginalFire View Post
    Can I just get Clubber individually.
    Umm, yes.

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