3A Mongrol on sale from February 28th

[Mikey]

Yeah, Ankou Ex - these mental looking fellas...







It's not been stated, but I think it's pretty certain - especially if you look at Fat Drown there, with his track suit open.

M.

[Steve Green]

I like the idea of a figure of a character made from scavenged parts being re-used to make another character...

[ming]

"For the handful that ordered?" Hmmm, that doesn't sound too encouraging...

Maybe a bit tongue-in-cheek... Mongrol probably sold less than the average 3A figure, being a bit of a niche thing to begin with, but Ash said at the time he was happy with the sales numbers (which is what matters, really).

The Mongrol body and feet was reused for another (mental) fig just recently which sold pretty well it would seem, so as long as they can find other uses for moulds the costs are covered!

I'm pretty certain Ankou Ex body does not use any parts (that we can see) from Mongrol.  Feet are completely different and the lower body at least has a chest plate; I think Ankou Ex will turn out smaller than Mongrol, but we'll see.  I'll see if I can get someone to ask Ash specifically on Twitter and report back.

[dweezil2]

"For the handful that ordered?" Hmmm, that doesn't sound too encouraging...

It sold out pretty fast though, didn't it?

Maybe it had a smaller run.

Bring on the next one!

[BPP]

Had never encountered 3A before the Tharg (and apologies to FatboyDale but found them really excellent to deal with) so was wondering - everything else they do - its their own / ashley's own 'verse' (ie non-licensed material)?

Would imagine a mongrol on the shelves of every Forbidden Planet would do advertising wonders for both 2000ad and 3A - I've no interest in Star Wars or Superheroes but always find my eye going to some of the stunning toys/models/whatevers they have on display while waiting to pay.   

[Mikey]

Ah, see what you mean about the feet Ming. But I think the bod's a Mongrol type dealy personally.

Had never encountered 3A before the Tharg (and apologies to FatboyDale but found them really excellent to deal with) so was wondering - everything else they do - its their own / ashley's own 'verse' (ie non-licensed material)?

World War Robot, Adventure Kartel and Popbot are all Ashley Wood. There's also some Tank Girl, Metal Gear Solid, McFarlane and Bandai licensed stuff ongoing.

M.

[BPP]

its amazing and commendable they have built up such a business from original material. Can only imagine the 2000AD is bringing them more new people like myself. Roll on Mongrol-day. 

[Dunk!]

There's also some Tank Girl, Metal Gear Solid, McFarlane and Bandai licensed stuff ongoing.

Whoa.

Is a Tank Girl Tank in the offing?

Interest renewed.

Dunk!

[vzzbux]

Definitely not the Mongrel body re-used.









V

[Pete Wells]

Bah, I musta been bitten by the 3A bug, I've just ordered one of these for $55...

[ming]

Good for you, Pete.  I have the 1/6 version of that, and he's a beast.  Even in 1/12 scale he'll still take up a fair bit of space (the rocket launcher's enormous).

This sale is a bit of an experiment...

The idea is to have a few things available through Bambaland for up to a month.  Stuff might get pulled early if sales are crazy (there's only so much capacity for making these things) but hopefully this trial will work out and maybe some other (2000AD?) figures might get the same treatment, rather than just the 24hours-or-a-lot-less we usually see.

Likely to be more colourways of Heavy Brambles (and other stuff?) going up over the next few days.  Bambaland is also getting an overhaul and redesign this week as well, so may be offline for a bit.

Still no definite word on Mongrol shipping date, but I'll keep both ears open.

[COMMANDO FORCES]

Still no definite word on Mongrol shipping date, but I'll keep both ears open.

Are your ears still open?

[BPP]

never mind that, what we want to know is how do we get our mits on THIS

[COMMANDO FORCES]

I don't want two red crosses 

[BPP]

not even if they were Mercy Heights Official 2000AD Merchandising Red Crosses?

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/06/21/promo-of-the-week-2000ad-dog-bowl-for-kingdom-the-promised-land/