Apexworkbot

Damn you, Winson Classic Creation!!!  DAMN you!

You keep coming out with cool stuff I can't afford. This new nugget would be PERFECT for my Apexplorer figure, but at a price point that is well over $200, I just can't bite at this time.

The detail is grand and I love that it falls under a worker rather than a fighter. No guns or weapons, just tools to create and toil. I love my Apexplorer for the same reason and talk to that point with my little girl when she's caught in a stare gazing at it in my display case.

This figure would make a fine addition to any collection!
Especially mine!   :)

From: http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=273&itemid=19076

Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Apexworkbot (Double U-01) (Colour Version) Action Figure from the Apexplorers II series created and designed by Winson Classic Creation. This figure is fully poseable, highlighting the unique style of Apexworkbot and detailed accessories.

~ OEM Series ~

The 1/6th scale Apexworkbot (Double U-01) (Colour Version) Action Figure specially features:
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Over 25 points of articulations
- Orange colored armor with battle damaged finishing and AWB logo on chest
- Head light (white light, battery operated)
- LED-lighted eyes (red light, battery operated)
- Articulated fingers

Accessories:
- Water - barrier featuring the Site 2106 logo
- Shovel & Shield
- Heavy-Duty Drill
- Figure stand

**Final product may vary slightly from pictured prototype
**Battery included for collectible figure, button cells are required

Release date: Q1, 2013

© 2012 All Rights Reserved by Winson Classic Creation Limited.
Product created and designed by Winson Classic Creation Limited.
Manufactured by Hot Toys Limited.

About Apexplorers part 2 / Apexworkbot

In 2100, the situation on earth was very bad because of natural disasters.
In October, the “International World Security Alliance” announced that Adam, the founder of the Apempire, will cooperate with the Earth and activate a new project named “Easter Island”. Apexworkbot will be transferred to the earth with construction machineries and industrial rescue techniques.

The “Easter Island” project will be initiated in Sichuan. New kind of metal energy is found. It was defined as innovative renewable energy. It has super kinetic power in pollution-free circumstances. The scientists in the worldwide immediately headed to Sichuan to study on it.

The first priority of "Easter Island" project is to build the “Easter Island Industrial University”. Advanced technology from Apempire enables the crippled to have limb-sparing surgery. They will be well trained to work on the “Easter Island” project.

The Chinese government also built “Noah Plaza”. It can hold hundred millions of population to survive the severe disasters. Noah Plaza is 100 kilometers below the ground, with three shelter floors. Among the layers, there will be highly secured biological persevere center for DNA of different living species.

“Easter Island Industrial University” and “Noah Plaza” is the key to a brighter future for human. I am sure; the Earth's rebirth is just around the corner!

About Double U

The first generation of the Apexworkbot was announced as “Double U – 01”. Double U stands for W, with the meaning of “warmth”.

They have high body temperature, as well as high level of rescue techniques and knowledge, which enable them to work effectively in cold environment. In these extreme frosty and challenging operations, body warmth is the most crucial element to keep ones’ lives.

Winson Classic Creation website: www.winsoncreation.com

Batman by Jim Lee

FROM  ONESIXTHWARRIORS.com

"The new Dark Knight comes to life in the form of the Super Alloy 1/6 Scale Collectable Figure "Batman by Jim Lee". Based on Jim Lee's unique vision, this Batman figure features a more armored suit comprising at least 85% die-cast metal alloy, with more than 50 points of articulation.

Featuring a detachable and posable fabric cape, grappling gun and batarang accessories, and a magnetic dragon gargoyle display base, the Super Alloy 1/6 Scale Collectable Figure “Batman by Jim Lee” is a limited edition piece for collectors. The limited edition "Batman by Jim Lee" figure comes in a matte finish."

12 inches tall (approximate)
Armoured figurine with more than 50 points of articulation
Gloss gun-metal finish on main parts of body
Sculpted PVC face
Detailed skin-textured face
Double-jointed neck
Die-cast metal torso, arms and legs
Ball-jointed shoulders for full range of arm movements
Double-jointed elbows
Fully articulated hands and fingers
Double-jointed body, bendable at upper torso with the ability to swivel from left to right at waist
Ball-jointed hips
Ball-jointed wrists
Double-jointed knees
Ball-jointed ankles with articulated boot front
Magnets embedded under feet
Removable and posable cape
PVC utility belt
Two ABS batarangs
One ABS grappling gun
Figure display dragon gargoyle base with stone finish and embedded magnet
Magnet feet lock at dragon gargoyle base
Box packaging comes with magnetic clasp and box sleeve
A limited edition piece for collectors

Dark Knight Figures

I could see the appeal of owning all of these figures and vehicles. It would be a fantastic collection for someone with the space to display them properly. While the price point of HOT TOYS figures is just....well...fucking SILLY, the product is solid and well made with tons of detail and quality put into ever one. If you live in San Francisco and want to see some of these figures up close and unboxed, you have to drop into HEROES CLUB - the owner not only displays many of the figures, but he has a style to his display techniques that does each figure justice. They look amazing.

I own two high end figures. One APEXPLORER figure and an IRON MAN MARK III from Hot Toys. While I love the style of the Apexplorer and the overall look and design, the Hot Toys Iron Man figure really takes things up a notch as far as the detail goes. It's just a different world for the Hot Toys folks. They are amazing.

In other news, it looks like THE BAT will not be produced after all. The size is prohibitive, evidently. Go figure. :)

THE DARK KNIGHT FIGURE COLLECTION

Maschinen Krieger

 

Maschinen Krieger 
By far, one of my little dream figures. I'd love to get one and properly customize it. Of course, I'd have to learn to expertly use an airbrush before that happened. :)

At a price point of  over $1,300 for the Snowman version (Hobby Link Japan - http://www.hlj.com/product/MED30328) it's one of the more pricey 1/6th scale items out there, but it's oh so cool. 

The SNOWMAN version may be too cute for some, but there are other versions

I have to say that i like the "Original" S.A.F.S. version of this the best, though I think a repaint would be interesting. Maybe a more extreme camo version or one with some additional details dropped in. Something like the 08th MS Team Gundam looks. More like a tank.

The version above really hit a lot of the marks that I was talking about earlier. A detailed cockpit with some nice attention to detail. It's a great piece I will never own. :)

 

Sea Monkey

Kenny Wong and Ashley Wood do have their way with figures. Yes, at times I have a hard time with the threeA repainting madness. Multiple paint ups of the same figure. They tend to wear out their welcome after a while.

"Here it is in red....yellow.....blue.....camo...."

But, they make cool figures. Damn cool.

The new DAMN COOL! figure they have going is THE SEA MONKEY. This deep dive suit kicks much buttocks. Light on external details, but heavy on style, this figure would be a fantastic addition to my collection! :) Sadly, there still is no release date for it. (Or price)

More great steampunk-like goodness. You get the great bendy arms, air hoses and dive windows. This LONGS to be weathered and detailed. A nice rust or patina would be fantastic on this figure.The inside would be cool to detail out as well. There are multiple pipes, cords and tubes that would add another level of cool if painted. I always freeze up when I think about painting these figures. Especially when you're dropping hundreds of dollars on them.

And, of course, you get the delicious driver for the figure as well. The bikini clad, Ashley Wood special in all her femme fatal glory.

I can see a few downsides with the figure - they must be called out. These are not "action figures". There's not a lot of action here. There will not be action pose possibilities for either of these figures. They are really just art pieces. But, sweeeeeeeet art pieces. 

From http://threeawiki.com/Sea_Monkey
"Sea Monkey is a figure created and designed by Kenny Wong, and produced by ThreeA under the Showcase toy line, that marks the first collaboration between Ashley Wood and Kenny Wong. This figure is a part of Kenny's Copperhead-18 universe and features a female pilot named Snowpea who will be Ash's contribution to the product. Although Sea Monkey has been featured at both Hong Kong Venture (2009) and Taipei Toy Festival (also 2009), the figure still has yet to see release."

ToysREvil has a little work in progress video up as well.