In a surprise announcement, NECA Toys has revealed a new figure based on 80’s icon Richard Simmons. For readers who may be a bit younger, Richard Simmons was an insanely popular fitness instructor in the early to mid 1980’s. Known for his “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” video cassettes, Simmons used his incredibly energetic personality, and willingness to listen to those in need, to motivate people to stay fit. He appeared not only on every major talk show, but had numerous guest spots on popular TV series, animated series, and game shows.
The new figure from NECA is part of their 8″ scale retro clothed figure line. as of right now, there are few details. The Richard Simmons figure will have two interchangeable portraits, and is due for release in the Fall. We’ll update as more details are made available. You can see the photo after the jump.
UPDATE June 19th:
NECA has released full details and additional photos. The figure is officially due in September. See the update after the jump.
Are you ready to party off the pounds with the most eccentric fitness coach the world has ever seen?
Known for the Sweatin’ to the Oldies workout videos, Richard Simmons is here to give your action figures a workout by joining NECA’s 8″ Clothed line. Sporting real fabric athletic shorts and a tank top, the famous aerobics instructor stands approximately 8″ tall and comes with interchangeable heads.
Window box packaging.
Yes I am not making this up
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Gyms are still closed but I’ve been sweating to the oldies and dealing my meals with this guy.
You can get your own Richard Simmons figure this Fall. ���� ��
Wow thanks NECA...
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Gyms are still closed but I’ve been sweating to the oldies and dealing my meals with this guy.
You can get your own Richard Simmons figure this Fall. ���� ��
Surprising announcement for sure. But with how well the Golden Girls sold, I'm not too shocked they're mining other popular 80's icons. It's a pretty low risk release. The clothing fabrication is relatively cheap, and the only real new pieces are the portraits. If they had a freelancer (like Trevor Grove) work on them, then they're not even taking away their in-house resources to work on it.
It's actually something I'm surprised Mego didn't get to first.
So.... anyone actually planning on buying this?
Cobra1, yes! I am pre-ordering this for my mother. It will be the first action figures she’s ever owned.
well not for me it did make me laugh. I just hope someday NECA can get Mr Rogers likeness from the Fred Rogers Company. I want a Mr Rogers with cloth cardigan sweater and the like.
I think that's pretty neat.
definitely an icon of my childhood.
always super positive, and helped a lot of people with their perception of themselves.
not to mention that likeness is dead on.
If I still collected anything in that scale, I would probably order.
A Mr. T figure would have been cooler, but oh well.
Anyone knows what happened with their Conan license? Would be great if they retook those figures, add articulation, etc.
Specially now that super7 is basically destroying those XD
I never knew I needed this. I need this.
Not something I'd be interested in owning but looks like a really fun figure. Won't be long till they're making Paul Lynde, Charo and Mummenschanz figures.
Yes, absolutely!
Mummenschanz ewwwwww. They scareh.
Golden Girls sold because it's a popular show that's still running in syndication. Richard Simmons was just a kitschy oddity who hasn't been relevant in decades. I can't imagine toy collectors being big enough fans to want to own this and anyone under the age of 30 wouldn't even know who the fuck he is.
Golden Girls sold because it's a popular show that's still running in syndication. Richard Simmons was just a kitschy oddity who hasn't been relevant in decades. I can't imagine toy collectors being big enough fans to want to own this and anyone under the age of 30 wouldn't even know who the fuck he is.
NECA posted something yesterday about a figure release out of left field. This is definitly aimed at people who don't collect, it's fine, it's a MEGO, this didn't take up a spot of something I was going to get.
If it's successful, they can make Robot Richard Simmons.
Now we wait for mrburns evil robotic richard simmons
How is NECA wasting plastic on this shit when I've been waiting forever for them to make a retro Dr. Phibes? Or ANY Vincent Price character?
Not enough of a market for figures based on Carpenter’s “The Thing,” they said. Needed to be viable for mass retail, they said. But this, there’s definitely enough of a market for this.
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