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Topic: DID Corp. 1:6 Apollo 11 Astronaut figures
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42165
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-30-2018 10:57 AM
   
DID Corporation previewed its upcoming 1:6 scale Apollo 11 Astronaut figure at the 2018 Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong convention this past weekend.Few details are available, but the company noted on Facebook that they plan figures for all three Apollo 11 crew members. The figures posted are prototypes, so the obvious error of having Collins in a lunar EVA-configured suit may still be corrected.  |
Kevmac
Member Posts: 257
From: College Station, TX
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 07-30-2018 02:36 PM
Saving money... NOW!! |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1204
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 07-30-2018 06:02 PM
They remind me of the old Dragon figures that were released years ago. But a little puffier and the cutaway PLSS is new. |
Philip
Member Posts: 5889
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-31-2018 01:26 AM
Collins didn't walk on the Moon... |
holcombeyates
Member Posts: 237
From: UK
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-31-2018 03:13 PM
The cutaway PLSS is a great idea.Anyone seen a cutaway PLSS before? Would make a nice scale model! |
Michael ApolloJack
Member Posts: 58
From: Melbourne Vic, Australia
Registered: Feb 2015
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posted 08-01-2018 02:47 AM
Wow, This will make a fine addition to my 1/6 collection. Buzz Aldrin from Dragon, Gene Cernan and modified Cernan to represent Jack Schmitt from Hobby Master. About time they did this. I know 2011, they released the Neil Armstrong, very rare and costly if you can find one.The detail on those boots are astounding. I'm sure they will amend the detail issues, as like they did with the HM figure. I wrapped the figures with a few layers of bubble wrap to make them look puffier. Just around the arms, legs and torso. |
SpaceCadet1983
Member Posts: 206
From: United States
Registered: May 2012
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posted 12-20-2018 02:04 PM
As per post on their Facebook page, DID is trying for a release date during the first quarter 2019. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42165
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-23-2019 10:21 AM
From DID on Facebook, described as "coming soon." |
SpaceCadet1983
Member Posts: 206
From: United States
Registered: May 2012
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posted 04-23-2019 02:01 PM
AWESOME! |
backof
Member Posts: 32
From: Katonah, NY USA
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 04-23-2019 05:22 PM
Now if they do a set of each crew for their anniversary I'd be in heaven! |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 909
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 04-24-2019 11:39 AM
Wonder how much they would be for the whole set and if they will sell them as a set or individually? |
dsenechal
Member Posts: 521
From:
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 06-15-2019 08:57 AM
Has anyone heard of or seen any updates on these 1/6 scale figures? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42165
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-15-2019 11:36 AM
When asked about the status of these figures on Facebook earlier this week, DID Corp. replied, "Will try our best to release by July."(Note: The figures, as planned, will not include the lunar surface or flag assembly, though DID says they will consider offering a diorama.)  |
dsenechal
Member Posts: 521
From:
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 07-23-2019 01:11 PM
Did anyone ever find any updates to these Apollo 11 astronaut figures? Wonder if their window of opportunity has already passed.
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42165
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-23-2019 01:16 PM
The figures were released on July 19. They are available for $309.99 each or $923.97 for the set of three. July 16 1969, a journey to the moon started. Commander Neil A. Armstrong, Lunar Module Pilot (LMP) Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin, and Command Module Pilot (CMP) Michael Collins undertook the historic mission. With Neil Armstrong becoming the first man to walk on the moon on July 20, humanity’s first attempt on lunar landing succeeded. To honor this special moment, with over two years in research and development, DID proudly present the series of 1/6 Apollo 11 Astronauts Collectible Figures: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.  
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dsenechal
Member Posts: 521
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Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 07-23-2019 03:43 PM
Thanks for following up on this, Robert. They're an improvement over the Dragon iterations, but at that price, I'll have to give this some thought. I figured they'd be about half that price. Thanks again for checking on this. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1154
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 07-23-2019 04:58 PM
I second David's comment. $300+ is out of the question for me. |
p51
Member Posts: 1618
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 07-23-2019 05:07 PM
I doubt this was done for the likes of us. I dabbled in the realm of 1:6 figures for a very short time until it occurred to me it was taking money away from the 1:1 scale stuff I normally gravitate to, often costing more than the real-life items they were modeling.There's a sub-culture in play that will frankly pay almost anything for something exclusive and costly like this. I'd bet the retail price of a set of these that they'll sell out soon enough. |
SpaceCadet1983
Member Posts: 206
From: United States
Registered: May 2012
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posted 07-23-2019 06:15 PM
Too high-priced for me! |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 583
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 07-23-2019 07:40 PM
Wow, at that price I'll pass as well. It's a shame, this could have been a home run... |
JoeA
New Member Posts: 1
From: Macomb Township, MI USA
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 07-25-2019 02:30 PM
Monkey Depot has Neil and Buzz at $300 each; Mike at $260; and set at $800. Once they get these further developed, I believe the accuracy and detail will be a lot better than what came from Dragon or Hobby Master. The boot covers alone are a huge step over them. Hope to see more real soon. |
Philip
Member Posts: 5889
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-26-2019 05:12 AM
Apollo training figures I suppose as the Omega watches aren't seen in the details? Also the Apollo 11 crew posed for their official portraits without gloves. |
PeterO
Member Posts: 389
From: North Carolina
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-26-2019 05:27 AM
Philip, the detailed description of the figures' accessories on Monkey Depot's site does list "Watch" for Neil and Buzz, but not Mike.It doesn't say "Speedmaster" though.  |
cspg
Member Posts: 6172
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 07-26-2019 10:18 AM
Way too expensive... especially if you look at the figures' faces! |
garyd2831
Member Posts: 640
From: Syracuse, New York, USA
Registered: Oct 2009
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posted 07-28-2019 09:03 AM
My grumble with them isn't the price, but it appears that their heads are actually smaller as compared to the rest of the suit, aka: shrunken heads. Additionally, Collin's suit looks to "puffy."If those details were better, I would purchase them. For that price they need to be a good as a wax museums display in my opinion. |
garyd2831
Member Posts: 640
From: Syracuse, New York, USA
Registered: Oct 2009
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posted 07-28-2019 09:06 AM
Plus Collins facial expression looks like he needs to make a pit stop or is backed up.  |
JohnSpaceUK
Member Posts: 36
From: UK
Registered: Jan 2016
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posted 07-29-2019 06:40 AM
quote:
Originally posted by garyd2831:
it appears that their heads are actually smaller as compared to the rest of the suit
That was my thought too, and I'm afraid that is all I would see if I was to buy one and put it on display. |
GT76
Member Posts: 24
From: River Ridge, La. USA
Registered: Jun 2015
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posted 07-29-2019 04:58 PM
Looks like Neil has the Aldrin name tag. |
BarryLowe
Member Posts: 24
From: Castle Rock, Colorado, USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 07-30-2019 01:17 PM
I think the Neil and Buzz photos are the same photo with different heads photoshopped on to the body. That would explain both having the same Aldrin name tag. Maybe that's why the heads also appear to be too small? |
FlyAndFight
Member Posts: 16
From: Miami, FL
Registered: Jun 2013
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posted 07-31-2019 06:03 PM
WAY too expensive. DiD is riding the anniversary wave. Hopefully they eventually go on discount. I've got several of the Dragon/DML versions and aside from the boots, I don't see that great of an update in detailing. Hopefully they venture into other suits/astronauts, such as Mercury, Gemini and Shuttle but at more reasonable prices... |
dsenechal
Member Posts: 521
From:
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 07-31-2019 08:54 PM
The PLSS/OPS on the DID version appear to be much more accurate as well. I'd be interested to see the EVA helmet/visor. |
AstronautBrian
Member Posts: 285
From: Louisiana
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 08-01-2019 07:58 AM
That is actually a good idea... print out a backdrop of the LM or moonscape to use as a background for display, diorama-style. |
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