MONDO - THE THING

Rydeck · Oct 31, 2023

Adama said:
Such a miss on that Mondo jacket. It's completely inaccurate. Headsculpts look really good though.
Looks like they removed the blue hoodie from the original prototype (and hoped no-one would notice) simply to make the cheap jacket look less puffy.....

I won't even mention the boots...LOL

Would love to get this figure as a lifelong Carpenter fan, but I'm having a hard time justifying the Hot Toys price for a figure built from a random assortment of inconsistent quality parts.

I expect there will be a few custom clothing runs to upgrade Mondo's figure to add the blue hoodie, a real leather jacket, and better boots, which is not to say that custom upgrades should be necessary, particularly because the development time on this figure was so long.

Raven6009 · Oct 31, 2023

And pass. $338 shipped to the U.S. for the timed edition. Needs improvements before I even consider paying that much.

Edit: And I'm an idiot. There is a free shipping option.

Joda · Oct 31, 2023

I almost paid the extra shipping for 3-day UPS, but chickened out at the last minute. Domestic Standard it is.

Asta · Oct 31, 2023

Raven6009 said:
And pass. $338 shipped to the U.S. for the timed edition. Needs improvements before I even consider paying that much.

$73 shipping?!?

That even makes Sideshow look reasonable.

At the bottom it reads: "Free shipping to the United States, Canada, UK and the EU."

Joda · Oct 31, 2023

Raven6009 said:
And pass. $338 shipped to the U.S. for the timed edition. Needs improvements before I even consider paying that much.

I'm confused. Domestic shipping is free. Even with my state sales tax of 9%, the figure is only $288.59...

Entropy · Oct 31, 2023

The jacket on this is so embarrassing. Shoddy 1990s hasbro quality.
It really brings down the other aspects.

Joda · Oct 31, 2023

Asta said:
$73 shipping?!?

That even makes Sideshow look reasonable.

At the bottom it reads: "Free shipping to the United States, Canada, UK and the EU."

It is free shipping. I'm not sure where he got hung up.

Asta · Oct 31, 2023

Joda said:
It is free shipping. I'm not sure where he got hung up.

Free to the UK too. Didn't expect that.

After tax and courier fee he'd be about $332, which still seems expensive though.

Asta · Oct 31, 2023

First 'in hand' photo:

Dr. Anton Phibes · Oct 31, 2023

Sometimes I think we focus too much on what we feel is wrong with something, rather than what is cool about it, as collectors. If I had space, I would nab this. That being said, NECA scale is more cost and space effective for me at this time (after collecting over 3 decades now). I realize none of these things are ever perfect. Heck, even Rainman's amazing Psycho set, I can find things wrong with. Namely the lack of undergarments, stocking, and shoes on Mrs. Bates, and the incorrect design of the chair she sits in. It didn't stop me from getting that set though, because.....there's nothing out there.

If you want a Mac, and NECA isn't gonna "scratch that itch", this may be your best bet unless you go unlicensed custom.

Remembermyname · Oct 31, 2023

Asta said:
Free to the UK too. Didn't expect that.

After tax and courier fee he'd be about $332, which still seems expensive though.

Some many consider this blood money

Joda · Oct 31, 2023

Dr. Anton Phibes said:
Sometimes I think we focus too much on what we feel is wrong with something, rather than what is cool about it, as collectors. If I had space, I would nab this. That being said, NECA scale is more cost and space effective for me at this time (after collecting over 3 decades now). I realize none of these things are ever perfect. Heck, even Rainman's amazing Psycho set, I can find things wrong with. Namely the lack of undergarments, stocking, and shoes on Mrs. Bates, and the incorrect design of the chair she sits in. It didn't stop me from getting that set though, because.....there's nothing out there.

If you want a Mac, and NECA isn't gonna "scratch that itch", this may be your best bet unless you go unlicensed custom.

Very well said. This figure certainly scratched my itch and seeing as how I don't own too many collectibles anymore, so I had no problem jumping on board.

MarkKing · Oct 31, 2023

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karamazov80 said:
I'm looking at their collectibles on their website. I knew they did the 12" Batman and X-Men figures, but definitely see what you are talking about. The price point is even less surprising seeing them sell a straight up plastic figure like this for $300:

https://mondoshop.com/collections/c...yer-scale-action-figure-mondo-crimson-variant
From the perspective of a company that does things like this, Barbie clothes is probably considered appropriate.

Clothes are cheaper than sculpting.

Raven6009 · Oct 31, 2023

Joda said:
It is free shipping. I'm not sure where he got hung up.

Lol sorry. There was a free shipping option. I work nights and was completely dazed and somehow didn't see it.

Remembermyname · Oct 31, 2023

MarkKing said:
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Clothes are cheaper than sculpting.

Just bring me the head.

Brokenhandpuppet · Oct 31, 2023

Joda said:
Very well said. This figure certainly scratched my itch and seeing as how I don't own too many collectibles anymore, so I had no problem jumping on board.

I am in the same boat. I have been waiting for a Mac to go with my Plissken and Burton. None of them are perfect, not even close. I will never be able to afford custom prices, but I can slowly upgrade if I feel the need. I don't though, it works for me.