Award-winning British comic 2000 AD® is delighted to announce Planet Replicas has been granted a licence to produce replica props taken straight from the worlds of 2000 AD's most famous characters — including Judge Dredd.
Soon fans of Dredd, Judge Anderson, Strontium Dog, Sláine, Rogue Trooper, ABC Warriors, Zombo and the likes of Shakara and Kingdom will be able to see their heroes brought to thrill-powered life with officially licensed products.
Initial items include keyrings and full-size replica judge badges, with judge helmets and replica weaponry following soon after. Future products include complete replica judge outfits – ideal for dispensing justice to CosPlay perps! – detailed character masks, as well as further 1:1 and smaller-scale character/prop replicas.
2000 AD is Britain's longest running and most celebrated sci-fi comic, which has been at the cutting edge of contemporary pop culture since 1977. The 32 page weekly anthology is a multi-award winning cocktail of explosive sci-fi and fantasy, infused with a mean streak of irony and wry black humour.
Created in 1977 by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, Judge Dredd is 2000 AD's most famous character – a judge, jury and executioner all rolled into one who patrols the dystopian streets of Mega-City One atop his huge Lawmaster bike and dispenses violent justice with his Lawgiver sidearm.
Other hit characters include the mutant bounty hunters of Strontium Dog, gentleman zombie Zombo, alien assassin Shakara, robotic superteam the ABC Warriors, ancient barbarian Sláine and genetically modified soldier Rogue Trooper.
I can hear mrs cf's scream of abject horror from here. Suggested first item: riot foam. Mrs cf can then pump it into the cellar, sealing it for all eternity.
This is brilliant news. I may get my Shako trapper hat yet!
SBT
Greetings....
We are very excited to be a part of this community ;)
As genuine, long standing 2000 AD fans we are currently working hard behind the scenes on a full website:
www.planetreplicas.com
and already have products confirmed for an imminent release.
Please keep an eye on the board for release dates and product information as it becomes available !
PR
I just had a little sex wee
Zombo posing pouch? :D
Quote from: Steve Green on 21 June, 2011, 04:56:46 PM
Zombo posing pouch? :D
With all new electroshock features.
Bah! only replica weaponry! :(
:)
Cool news!
Zarjazzer-
Good news for you- we won't be covering just weaponry !
Holy shit :o
This is going to be a great , great year for 2000AD fans.
Kingdom dog bowls please:
www.bleedingcool.com/2011/06/21/promo-of-the-week-2000ad-dog-bowl-for-kingdom-the-promised-land/
Gaa! Put some in the shop , Rebellion. You can't have just made the one , surely?
Is there a reason I can't enter the Planet Replica's site?
(Question directed at the MOLCH-R droid) Also on my last visit to the Leicester space center there was a man showing off a very very decent replica of a MKII Lawgiver(for which I have nothing bad to say about it) which he was on the verge of getting ready for marketing with Rebellions permission (GreatScottProps). Has anything happened with this?
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"working hard behind the scenes on a full website"
That's why.
This is fantastic news!!! Im gonna have to turf one of my children out to get more room for this stuff!!!!! :D
Quote from: Steve Green on 21 June, 2011, 09:31:03 PM
"working hard behind the scenes on a full website"
That's why.
I really should read the posts properly rather than just scan reading.
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Quote from: PlanetReplicas on 21 June, 2011, 06:46:57 PM
Zarjazzer-
Good news for you- we won't be covering just weaponry !
Lovely but I fear perhaps you have misunderstood me and my insanity. I wanted a
real zip gun for when I go futsie. Although the replica bit is hinted at in your name... :-[
Still looking forward to some 2000AD stuff. :thumbsup:
Hoagy and Stogie action figures!
I demand a full scale metal Toby from Halo Jones plus her shoulder pads.
I want an Old One Eye. Can you make one of those please...?
Great news.
Will these items turn up less than a year and a half after being announced?
Your optimistic.
Hats and Cuddly toys please
Quote from: blackmocco on 22 June, 2011, 12:02:02 AM
I want an Old One Eye. Can you make one of those please...?
Too easy.
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Great news for the fans!
Bad news for my wallet! :D
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 22 June, 2011, 12:55:39 AM
Hats and Cuddly toys please
A plush Gronk would be quite neat.
Er, [lowers voice several octaves] what I mean men is, er, a replica Mk 1 Lawgiver would be nice and, er, I've got to go now I think I hear someone calling me.
Oh, and if there is another Dredd figure they've got to do a Lawmaster for it.
...and a Hall of justice to go with it.
Justice One.
Lego. That is all.
Surely Lego would only be available if Rebellion did a deal with Lego themselves; and I'm not sure that Lego see 2000ad as a particularly large market (as it is) come the JD film, who knows- Lego's saving grace has been the movie tie-ins that they did, specifically with Star Wars, but also Batman, Harry Potter, and more recently Pirates of The Carribean, Indiana Jones, and Prince of Persia.
On the positive side, they do seem to like to market to the "older geek", so never say never.
What does this deal mean for Termight Replicas?
LEGO Torquemada, has to happen.
Bad enough treading on a regular lego brick.
That pointy headed gimp would cause injury.
They already have the caste for Torquemada.
(http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/lego_spongebob_squarepants_patrick_starfish.jpg)
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Heh.
I used to collect Lego, but what the fuck is that ?
Quote from: James Stacey on 20 July, 2011, 10:50:28 AM
I used to collect Lego, but what the fuck is that ?
Patrick Star, 'natch! Spongebob Lego is pretty wonderful stuff.
Ah ok. Spongebob in all its forms has passed me by
Quote from: ukdane on 18 July, 2011, 09:38:29 PM
Surely Lego would only be available if Rebellion did a deal with Lego themselves
There's several "Lego compatible" kits out for Dr. Who now - my son has a 'Lego' TARDIS and a Dalek, and I see they're bringing out an 11 Doctors set in August. I'm sure Rebellion could do a similar deal.
That said, I'd much rather it was real Lego.
Quote from: ukdane on 18 July, 2011, 09:38:29 PMWhat does this deal mean for Termight Replicas?
Termight Replicas won't be producing any new 2000AD related items for a while. I have justice department belt buckles in stock but that's about it.
i would actually kill for Shakara figures :o
the character "dr who" and hm forces stuff is pretty cool! imho better than lego ! my girl's amy and dr could be rescued by my dredd on his lego compatible lawmaster!!!
Sorry if it isn't LEGO® its a poor second.
CHARACTER do the BEST-LOCK range and that is not as durable.
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Armitage and Brit-Cit Judge figures please
Quote from: Molch-R on 21 June, 2011, 03:04:07 PM
Future products include complete replica judge outfits – ideal for dispensing justice to CosPlay perps! –
Michael, will the outfits be based on the comic design or that of the movie?
Having thought long and hard about this, here is my list (I've added a part from a thread a while back)
BADGES- to start with it has to be DREDD followed in time by other characters but they have to be the main ones first STRONTIUM DOG, ABC WARRIORS, DANTE, etc...
FRIDGE MAGNETS- Along the lines of your favourite cover, you order it and they put that cover onto the magnet, hey presto!
PATCHES- stitch on badges for kids bags and the like. Same as above start DREDD & 2000AD and follow with major characters!
KEYRINGS- these can be badges, logos, helmets and Robot heads of major characters!
MIXED SHIRTS- I believe this is the hardest market as everyone bickers about all the designs, you need a small design logo that goes on every T-shirt that shows what the brand is. There is no point having a brilliant pic of Dante on the front if everyone goes "who the fuck is that?" Something like a 2000AD logo down the collar of a polo shirt (I think the rugby chaps have something like this) or a small logo down one of the sleeves, it just shows off the brand. From there you go for iconic pictures! You can also have the embroidered badges on tops as well.
MOUSEMATS- these can be the normal shape with badges on but I reckon having them in the shape of the badges would be much better. Most people (not you artists) don't use more than half of the mat, so that would be no problem. DREDD would be first along with the 2000AD logo on an oblong mat. Or you could do the original logo on a shaped mat!
WATERPISTOLS- start off with the Lawgiver MK I & II, the MK I can be less powerful than the MK II.
WORLD JUDGE HELMETS- this would have to be a limited set, so everyone knows that it has an end and they can collect a complete collection. This is always good for a collector. Obviously you start with Mega City One, then go onto Brit-Cit and continue until all the Judges are represented.
There could also be a subset of helmets from Mega City One, including- TEK, SPACE, SJS, ROOKIE, etc...
Here are two pics from the highly talented Daniel Carey-George of what I mean
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/2000ad%20Sites/dreddminis1.jpg)
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/2000ad%20Sites/deathmini.jpg)
You could eventually (after the completion of this set) make an ABC Warriors head set, not just the modern seven but including the fallen characters.
MASKS- these can be two versions. The rubber semi expensive £40ish versions that would have a Dredd head, Hammerstein, etc... Also the mass produced stamped out and painted plastic ones with the band holding it on your head version. Nice and cheap and the parents would buy them for their kids.
SKETCH BOOKS- these can be A4 with a fake leather look and be embossed with certain logos and badges. I reckon these would be an excellent seller, especially at conventions!
MODEL KITS- this can be two sets, VEHICLES & FIGURES. The vehicles could include Lawmaster, Pat Wagon, H-Wagon, Blitzspear, etc... The figures, obvious really DREDD onwards!
TIE PINS- high end for the smart events, only those in the know would recognise them, if they have a good close look at your tie. Helmets from DREDD, ALPHA, ROGUE, etc...
6" ACTION FIGURES- these can be in limited sets of 6 (or what's correct) each.
Set 1 - Judges- Dredd, Anderson, Hershey, Giant, Guthrie & DeMarco
Set 2 - Chief Judges- Fargo, Solomon, Goodman, Cal, Griffin, McGruder, Silver, Volt, Hershey, etc.. (I forgot the last two)
Set 3 - Dark Judges + sisters
Set 4 - Mega City People- Boinger, Sky Surfer, Fattie, Futsie, Citi-Def, Perp.
Set 5 - Strontium Dogs- Alpha, Wulf, Red, McNulty, Feral, Gronk & Kid Knee (in same pack)
Set 6 - ABC Warriors
ETC......
CHILDRENS STUFF- pencils, pens, colouring books, lunch boxes, pyjammas, dressing gowns, quilt covers, wallpaper + border, party sets (paper plates and cups (I think the adults would sort the 2000AD themed party out)),
SUITCASE STICKERS- These will make people strain to have a look as you wander through the airport at your weird trips!
CHRISTMAS CARD- Sets of 10, just look at the stuff that was produced on the forum last year in December.
CAR STICKERS- They could have sayings like I get 2000AD every 7 rotations of planet Earth, or something a little more snappy
BOOK MARKS- These could come in sets of 4 upwards and with bios on the back.
Set 1 Dredd, Giant, Anderson & Hershey
Set 2 Death, Fire, Fear & Mortis
Set 3 Alpha, Wulf, Gronk, McNulty & Red
etc....
CAR COOLER SHADES- One of those massive things that people put on the dash of their cars to reflect the heat. Dredd, 2000AD, ABC Warriors, etc.... (Imagine 'Gaze into the fist of Dredd' across the front of your car windscreen)
Obviously I would love LEGO, MONOPOLY, RISK, TOP TRUMPS, etc... but that is all licensed and would need a large outlay to help try and recoup the costs and sadly the fans are not there yet. Hopefully with the film and all that!
I didn't go down the route of make everything for 2000AD, as the items wouldn't sell in bulk. I take you to the Liam Sharp story about the Flesh poster, when people said they would buy it if it was made into one. When I met Liam he said no-one had asked for one and so he didn't print any off.
I'm sure there are more ideas out there so come on everybody, what would you really buy and would others buy it as well.
That's a great post Commando Forces, its always good to hear from the fans and we'd like to encourage people to let us know what you want to see !
Although out license doesn't cover all of the items you propose, it does cover pretty much all of the IP from the 2000 AD Nerve Center Database, so we have lots to be getting on with.
All of our announcements will be coming direct from the Molcher Droid - so keep an eye out on this very forum.
Trust us- it will be worth the wait !
PLANET REPLICAS
It's always bugged me this - what does IP mean? I see it in posts and have no idea !
Intellectual property
Ah , finally. Does it just mean ownership of a licence or something ?
IP includes copyrights, patents, allsorts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property)
Cheers,
Steve
Child wear would be a great ploy. Pyjamas, pants, socks, T-shirts.
My son would kill for a Dredd T-Shirt but I have never been able to officially find one. Yes there are some on E-Bay but they are bootlegs, there is no way I am going down that route for a piece of unlicenced shit that may fall apart and isn't even from a 2000ad droid (well I don't recognise the art).
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JUDGE-DREDD-KIDS-T-SHIRT-/230427751044?pt=Boy_s_Clothing&var=&hash=item7b668627c4
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Quote from: Dash Decent on 31 July, 2011, 08:33:09 AM
Michael, will the outfits be based on the comic design or that of the movie?
Wait and see... ;)
(http://www.planetreplicas.com/PR_WEB_site/Pictures/AndersonGIF.gif)
She can read my mind any time ;)
I notice from the site you are going to Thought Bubble, I reckon a few more might be there now!
John, it doesn't take psionic powers to know what you're thinking!
... but in MC-1 it's still a crime.
How about sets of blank sketch cards with the 2000AD logo across the back and some sort of design around the edge of the front (House of Tharg, etc...). I'd love a load of these so I could always have some handy at cons, just to get a 'quick' sketch now and again.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 04 August, 2011, 02:08:55 PM
(http://www.planetreplicas.com/PR_WEB_site/Pictures/AndersonGIF.gif)
She can read my mind any time ;)
I notice from the site you are going to Thought Bubble, I reckon a few more might be there now!
That Anderson clip is outstanding :thumbsup:
Cheers,
Unfortunately, Lauren won't be at Thought Bubble, but I'm going to be doing another Anderson shoot with her sometime - and I'm sure we'll get her to do one con attendance for Minty...
How about Dredd balloons and partyware.
(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff200/vzzbuxblx/picc018a.jpg)
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CREDIT CARDS ON STANDBY
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE CORNER
come on guys, get cracking. I am tempted to get a new dog based on the feeding bowl alone! :)
if you can get it together soon it could be a feeding frenzy around these parts.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 01 August, 2011, 03:12:24 AM
CHRISTMAS CARD- Sets of 10, just look at the stuff that was produced on the forum last year in December.
If we printed some
cards, sorry, folded leaflets (we'd call these "folded leaflets" as greetings cards have VAT but folded leaflets don't) at cost price and...
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only used artwork from this forum with the artists' permission (perhaps from previous Christmas art comps)
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only made them available via the forum
- included the appropriate copyright acknowledgements for featured characters
- featured no official logos
...would Rebellion let us do this for Christmas this year - and would people be interested?
You'd be looking at around £10-£12 for 10 A6 sized cards on 300gsm Matt or Gloss and up to around £16-£18 for 50 (including courier delivery). We could have several designs in A5 and A6 or even square, and print them as people wanted.
Cheers!
All provisios as stated I'd defo be up for those.
But would Buttonman let us use his art?