JP
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Post by JP on Mar 30, 2004 1:25:07 GMT -5
So, it's pretty much a consensus that we all want a Once More, With Feeling Tara figure, but she would require too many new parts to make her financially feasible.
Well, maybe not. Couldn't Vampire Willow's corset be re-used?
Since the pink frilly part on the top is a separate piece, the torso becomes a basic corset. It isn't in the exact same shape as Tara's outfit (her's has a V-shape at the waist and a circular bust line), but it's close.
All we'd need is one new lower piece for the dress with sandaled feet, and new arms (which could be partially re-used). New hair would be nice, or a smiling face, but both of those aren't necessary.
So, an OMWF Tara wouldn't require too many new parts to work. I would love a newly sculpted corset, but that just isn't going to happen, and I would be more than happy to see them use Willow's. Take off the frilly part and change the color and it should look completely different.
Would anyone object to DST making OMWF Tara like this if it were the difference between whether or not we get one at all? I'm all for it.
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Post by BtVSFigs Admin on Mar 30, 2004 1:52:31 GMT -5
As simple as that sounds, even that is too much. They just can't afford any new molds with her, so we have to settle with what we're getting.
I'm sure at some point and time OMWF Tara will be a possibility...
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Post by DanMan on Mar 30, 2004 12:28:17 GMT -5
Sounds possible to me, and I still think a OMWF Tara is likely to be made. I think you've found a possible good way to use existing pieces re-tooled, but who knows.
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Post by chosen2 on Mar 30, 2004 13:33:24 GMT -5
If you know the exacat formula/recipe, why dont you make one when the new taras come out? jsut use a doppel body, dru. lower body with the dress thing, and cordy legs>?/??
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Post by Eternalus on Mar 30, 2004 14:15:58 GMT -5
Does DST just have a really low budget? Because I never heard of other companys having trouble. If Buffy line sells better will they get more money to make more stuff we want?
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Post by JusticeDemon on Mar 30, 2004 14:30:17 GMT -5
With OMWF Tara, it's just a question of risk. If no exclusive holder jumps in to take the risk and put up the production costs for a new mold, then DST isn't as likely to produce one on it's own. They don't think Tara is popular enough to support four different figures and justify the extra expense of a new mold.
Re-using old molds is a definite possibility, though. I could see them using the Drusilla skirt (easily repainted). The torso and arms would have to be brand new though. I just don't see them being able to modify the Vamp Willow or Drusilla torso enough to make OMWF Tara accurate.
So far, all of the episode-specific figures have been extremely well done and accurate to the show. If the only way of doing a OMWF Tara was to do it "halfway," then I don't think DST would do it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2004 14:32:05 GMT -5
that would rock, but its not going to happen...
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Post by Eternalus on Mar 30, 2004 14:35:08 GMT -5
Though Bunny Anya was done way off. It was too fury and connection in one peice..notthat its still cool.
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Post by JusticeDemon on Mar 30, 2004 14:35:17 GMT -5
that would rock, but its not going to happen... I wouldn't be so sure. It hasn't been ruled out yet. I'll let everyone know as soon as I hear more. Though Bunny Anya was done way off. It was too fury and connection in one peice..notthat its still cool. And the first Bunny Anya was made by MAC, not Diamond. I don't know if the new Bunny Anya will have a different bunny suit, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did. |
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Post by ToodlesMrJim on Mar 30, 2004 16:39:58 GMT -5
And the first Bunny Anya was made by MAC, not Diamond. I don't know if the new Bunny Anya will have a different bunny suit, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did. Do think Bunny Anya will have Dark Hair like in the episode? |
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Post by werewolf on Mar 30, 2004 18:11:19 GMT -5
ewwww, if they reused parts from other characters to make a new character thatd be so gross. I would not want to see OMWF tara in drusilla's skirt and with willows torsoe. yuck-ola! That's fun for you guys making up stuff for customs, but it just looks ugly and would be ridiculous for a real action figure-
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Post by JusticeDemon on Mar 30, 2004 18:28:37 GMT -5
ewwww, if they reused parts from other characters to make a new character thatd be so gross. I would not want to see OMWF tara in drusilla's skirt and with willows torsoe. yuck-ola! That's fun for you guys making up stuff for customs, but it just looks ugly and would be ridiculous for a real action figure- I agree for the most part. I want them to do OMWF Tara well... not just throw it together. |
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Post by ba|1 on Mar 30, 2004 18:35:34 GMT -5
I agree, a once more with feeling tara would be cool !
But a new one with a new body and not some old figures stucked together ... cause they are not customizer they are sculptors ... its their job
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Post by I Am Me on Mar 30, 2004 19:00:33 GMT -5
You have to think about it this way:
We all seem to display OBVIOUS interest for a "Once More With Feeling" Tara, I guess it's just a matter of how BAD we would like one.
If D.S.T. is not willing to create a new mold, etc. for a "Once More With Feeling" Tara, the "throwing together" might be the best alternative. I think if that's the best we can get, yay for D.S.T. for at least creating the figure.
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Post by werewolf on Mar 31, 2004 2:02:03 GMT -5
You have to think about it this way: We all seem to display OBVIOUS interest for a "Once More With Feeling" Tara, I guess it's just a matter of how BAD we would like one. If D.S.T. is not willing to create a new mold, etc. for a "Once More With Feeling" Tara, the "throwing together" might be the best alternative. I think if that's the best we can get, yay for D.S.T. for at least creating the figure. it's just the fact that the 2 mentioned pieces that you'd want to make up the OMWF tara look ABSOLUTELY NOTHING like OMWF tara did. y'all seriously, it'd just look bad and it's not even worth it ya know- |
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Post by ba|1 on Mar 31, 2004 8:57:10 GMT -5
When we get figures i still like new ones .. okay the idea with the ikons was nice ... but They are sculpters its their job ... if they would be customizers i would say its okay
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Post by chosen2 on Mar 31, 2004 13:21:17 GMT -5
ewwww, if they reused parts from other characters to make a new character thatd be so gross. I would not want to see OMWF tara in drusilla's skirt and with willows torsoe. yuck-ola! That's fun for you guys making up stuff for customs, but it just looks ugly and would be ridiculous for a real action figure- did you not read what i said? well id ont think you did!!! i said he can make his own DUH! not that they can re-use parts!! i said when the new Tara's come out he can make a OMWF tara custom DUH!! |
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Post by JP on Apr 1, 2004 0:53:47 GMT -5
Wow. Some people misunderstood what I was trying to say. I'm still thinking about this idea, and I thought of another way to make it feasible. Vamp Willow's torso, and Darla's arms. Her sleeves are almost the same as OMWF Tara. And since the articulation for Darla hasn't been cut yet, it can be designed in such a way that the arms could be attached to the Vamp torso. And these arms are being produced for Darla anyway. No new tooling required. This only leaves the dress. Anyone want to make OMWF a BTVS Figs forum exclusive?  |
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Post by ToodlesMrJim on Apr 1, 2004 1:08:57 GMT -5
if it was possible to get a forum exclusive that would be kick A$$ but I prefer not re using parts, but if that's the only choice we got then better something then nothing.
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