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Topic: Dragon 1:6 Apollo Astronaut (A11 Commander)
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cspg
Member Posts: 3788
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-05-2011 11:29 AM
   
Just the picture:  |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 1462
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-05-2011 02:02 PM
Can't see it on their website. Is it available to buy? |
cspg
Member Posts: 3788
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-05-2011 02:23 PM
No. It only appears as an "ad" on their website with the caption "stay tuned with Project Apollo" (?), in advance of a hobby show in Japan. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26088
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-05-2011 02:45 PM
This figure is still in development. I've seen some of the progress shots from Dragon's model shop and it's coming together nicely. |
dog320
Member Posts: 49
From: West Sussex, United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2010
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posted 05-05-2011 03:07 PM
I hope that they give him a Hasselblad.  Even better if its optionally detachable from the EMU RCU bracket. |
backof
Member Posts: 18
From: Pound Ridge, NY USA
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 05-05-2011 05:09 PM
I hope the give him a more "pressurized" look than the originals. The BBI SR-71 pilot figure really had a good look and this would look better than the originals if they looked that way.I also hope they include the black gloves and yellow slippers this time. |
golddog
Member Posts: 172
From: australia
Registered: Feb 2008
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posted 05-05-2011 09:36 PM
At this point he would appear to be lacking the contingency sample pocket. |
astroborg
Member Posts: 167
From: Woodbridge, VA, USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-07-2011 10:06 AM
It would be nice if they'd have done a high quality Mercury Astronaut, for the 50th Anniversary of Shepard's Freedom 7 mission, this past week. The GI-Joe just doesn't cut it. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 920
From: Denver, CO USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 05-07-2011 11:02 AM
quote:
Originally posted by astroborg:
It would be nice if they'd have done a high quality Mercury Astronaut
YES. Since Dragon are going all-in with their new space series, how about a 1:6 silver-suited Mercury figure? Or an orange LES-clad Shuttle astronaut?
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Gilbert
Member Posts: 904
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 05-08-2011 07:28 AM
A high-quality, highly accurate 1/6 scale Mercury astronaut would be great. And Gemini. And shuttle. |
cspg
Member Posts: 3788
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-08-2011 09:19 AM
And a Mercury-Redstone, Mercury-Atlas, Gemini-Atlas and Gemini-Titan rocket! |
onesmallstep
Member Posts: 405
From: Staten Island, New York USA
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 05-08-2011 05:50 PM
...and don't forget the Gemini 7 suits, Gemini EVA space suits, MOL suits, etc. You would need a big glass case and deep pockets! quote:
Originally posted by astroborg:
The GI-Joe just doesn't cut it.
Please don't pick on Joe!! As a possessor of an original GI Joe astronaut, capsule and 45 RPM record of the '60s when I was being introduced to spaceflight, nothing fired up the imagination like those 'toys' (now called "action figures", not 'dolls'). Sure, they were not historically accurate, but the line improved greatly and I still think their Classic Collection Buzz Aldrin Apollo 11 and Mercury-Freedom 7 astronaut figures were among the best issued before they stopped 1/6" production. My two cents. |
moonguyron
Member Posts: 39
From: salado, tx, usa
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 05-09-2011 08:32 PM
Those interested in Dragon's 1/6th Apollo Astronaut may want to know that a set of insignia are available at monkeydepot.com. Just do a search for apollo insignia. The set allows you to make any from AP-11 thru AP-14. Contact them (as I have) if you would like them to include a set that goes from AP-15 thru AP-17. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 920
From: Denver, CO USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 05-09-2011 11:07 PM
Robert (or anyone else), does anyone have any impressions as to how this figure is an improvement over Dragon's previous 1:6 Apollo astronaut releases? I briefly owned their "Buzz Aldrin" figure... returned it due to some defective parts and I never got around to acquiring a replacement. |
cspg
Member Posts: 3788
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-13-2011 10:18 AM
It's officially here. |
Space In Scale
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posted 05-13-2011 11:02 AM
Whats officially here. That link is just to the promo picture? Is there an order link? |
cspg
Member Posts: 3788
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-13-2011 02:43 PM
Official in the sense that it's being produced (my guess). You cannot order any models from their site. You would need to go to dragonmodelsusa.com. And even then, you can't order anything anyway- just find the nearest dealer. |
PeterO
Member Posts: 166
From: Rochester, NH
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-13-2011 08:17 PM
quote:
Originally posted by GoesTo11:
...does anyone have any impressions as to how this figure is an improvement over Dragon's previous 1:6 Apollo astronaut releases?
From the official photo above, it appears identical to my two original versions. That doesn't really mean anything though, since Dragon may be using the original for the promo photo. |
cspg
Member Posts: 3788
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-16-2011 07:31 AM
Updated picture:  |
starhopper
Member Posts: 56
From: Kathleen, GA, USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 05-16-2011 08:03 AM
It's about time they did Neil Armstrong - I have had it with cheezy Buzz Aldrin!Where can I get one of these? Who sells Dragon figurines? Can't find anything online! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26088
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-16-2011 08:19 AM
This figure is still in development. It is not yet available for sale. |
cspg
Member Posts: 3788
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-16-2011 08:39 AM
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Originally posted by starhopper:
Who sells Dragon figurines?
Since it's space-related I wouldn't be surprised to see the Flying Mule have it (they do have one Dragon Action Figure which is aviation-related, a B-17 gunner for US $170). |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 682
From: arnhem netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 05-16-2011 08:51 AM
That's a big price increase since the previous edition, but there are new details on it... |
cspg
Member Posts: 3788
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-16-2011 01:25 PM
I never said or implied that the Apollo Action Figures will sell for that amount but I haven't found retail prices for 1:6 action figures... |
nasamad
Member Posts: 1856
From: Essex, UK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 05-16-2011 04:00 PM
All the signs in the pictures imply that Mr. Armstrong has not licensed his likeness to this product, such as the obvious lack of his name on the advert and also no tag on the RCU or suit. However the fact that the figure is obviously modeled on him makes me wonder if it will get into production without his blessing. I'm sure he would have a case to stop it if he so wishes. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 2342
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 05-16-2011 04:35 PM
I understand Neil Armstrong "signed over" his image rights to Purdue University.In the event that Purdue were to gain financially from the use of Armstrong's image on this model would members think it more likely that it would be approved? |
PeterO
Member Posts: 166
From: Rochester, NH
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-16-2011 05:48 PM
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Originally posted by nasamad:
All the signs in the pictures imply that Mr Armstrong has not licensed his likeness to this product,such as the obvious lack of his name on the advert and also no tag on the RCU or suit.
This was also true of the first issue of the Apollo astronaut in 2002. It was generically called Apollo Astronaut "Buck", but the head sculpt looked a lot like Buzz. The second edition was called Buzz Aldrin, so apparently Dragon had licensed it by then. |
moonguyron
Member Posts: 39
From: salado, tx, usa
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 05-16-2011 06:45 PM
As to where to get one; I have been in contact with Steven at Timewalker toys. He alerted me several months ago that the re-issue was going to happen. He has been very helpful on keeping me posted. See timewalkertoys.com. |
starhopper
Member Posts: 56
From: Kathleen, GA, USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 05-17-2011 07:40 AM
quote:
Originally posted by PeterO:
It was generically called Apollo Astronaut "Buck", but the head sculpt looked a lot like Buzz.
I own the "Buck" Astronaut - it actually looks nothing like the Buzz Aldrin head sculpt - it is a pleasing, generic sculpt.I would love to see an Armstrong sculpt released but also wonder whether Neil would allow his likeness to be used. I would think he would be very cautious about giving his permission since his partner, Buzz Aldrin, has basically over-commercialized himself and his likeness and in my humble opinion has lessened the dignity of the Apollo program. |
hoorenz
Member Posts: 665
From: The Netherlands
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 05-17-2011 12:31 PM
Maybe this time, the nose will fit inside the helmet. |
starhopper
Member Posts: 56
From: Kathleen, GA, USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 05-17-2011 12:44 PM
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Originally posted by hoorenz:
Maybe this time, the nose will fit inside the helmet.
Oh Man! I had to take a hair dryer and warm up the head so I was able to squeeze it and get the head in the helmet without having the nose scrape the inside of the visor and muck things up! What fun! |
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posted 05-20-2011 12:24 PM
Does anyone know if they plan to release a 'newer' Buzz Aldrin style figure as well? Or just the Commander figure? I seem to remember something about Dragon releasing 2 Apollo Astronauts in 2011. |
cspg
Member Posts: 3788
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-21-2011 01:33 AM
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Originally posted by Indiana Fett:
I seem to remember something about Dragon releasing 2 Apollo Astronauts in 2011.
That's what their catalog says- no additional info. |
Philip
Member Posts: 4713
From: Brussels, BELGIUM
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-21-2011 02:53 AM
Looks like a superb figurine... Thanks for keeping this topic updated. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 920
From: Denver, CO USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 05-21-2011 07:04 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Indiana Fett:
I seem to remember something about Dragon releasing 2 Apollo Astronauts in 2011.
When I received my last order from the Flying Mule, they included a copy of Dragon's new space catalog. Most of the photos were of actual hardware rather than models, so it was very preliminary. The 1:6 Apollo action figure entry had two illustrations that depicted a figure in the AL7 suit with only the visor assembly as an accessory, like the "Armstrong" pictured above, and another release with the complete PLSS/OPS/RCU and hoses, similar to Dragon's earlier releases. This is only what this catalog suggested; their plans seem to vary week to week. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 682
From: arnhem netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 05-26-2011 05:07 AM
And what do I see... That is quick... |
starhopper
Member Posts: 56
From: Kathleen, GA, USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 05-26-2011 08:02 AM
OUCH! $200 on eBay is a little pricey for a plastic doll (for me, at least) - will wait to pay retail (which should hopefully be around $90.00 or so?) when it comes to the states. |
cspg
Member Posts: 3788
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-26-2011 09:37 AM
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Originally posted by starhopper:
(which should hopefully be around $90.00 or so?)
That doesn't look to be the retail price. |
starhopper
Member Posts: 56
From: Kathleen, GA, USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 05-26-2011 09:51 AM
quote:
Originally posted by cspg:
That doesn't look to be the retail price.
WOW! And I only paid $69.00 (NEW) for my Dragon Apollo 1:6 Astronaut "Buck" I guess inflation has taken it's toll!
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moonguyron
Member Posts: 39
From: salado, tx, usa
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 05-28-2011 06:32 PM
Timewalker toys has the 1:6 Dragon Astronaut on their website for pre-order. Should be here in July. Pre-order price is $139.99. Full description on their website. |
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