Pre-Order Alert: Operation: Monster Force Season 01 Declan Van Helsing 1/12 Scale Action Figure Available Again

So we got "Norman Osborn"/"Dr. Quest", "Mr. Negative Henchman" and "Ogun" for Logan to fight with. That's pretty neat that this line gives us these characters in sneaky way.

19 hours ago, HEROGEEK55 said:

I really want to like what Fresh Monkey Fiction is doing with Operation: Monster Force, but man, they have got to chill with the early wave announcements. It feels like every time I turn around, theyre hyping up another future wave when we havent even gotten the figures from Wave One yet!

You don't have your wave one figures yet? I do (and no, it's not just because I'm the lead mod on here). Did you only preorder recently or just preorder Declan Van Helsing and/or Delta Red Nocturnal Ops? Almost all the figures from Season 01 are currently in stock at BBTS. I believe the only reason a couple aren't is that a few figures were more popular than others, and they're waiting on more stock for orders placed later than others.

9 hours ago, Lord_Scareglow said:

Cthulu guy looks really neat, I do love that, I love it enough I might just have to buy it, not going to collect this line but a random Cthulu dude is a fun figure to have, I wish he wasn't wearing a uniform though and was like a full on cthulu dude, I wouldn't even question buying it if that was the case.

I agree- because they've done the "creature" head- on- suited body enough now. They need a beast/creature torso and arms, at least (and no I'm not forgetting the Kiloworg; those are a whole different scale). Overall they've done a good job, sizing up to 6+" scale from their 4" and the line looks vibrant and engaging.

Cthulu guy looks really neat, I do love that, I love it enough I might just have to buy it, not going to collect this line but a random Cthulu dude is a fun figure to have, I wish he wasn't wearing a uniform though and was like a full on cthulu dude, I wouldn't even question buying it if that was the case.

41 minutes ago, RobertD said:

No idea what you're talking about. Now keep your eyes peeled for the next wave, featuring his faithful companion and bodyguard, Dash Cannon!

Oh really? I'm interested..???

47 minutes ago, BB_Shockwave said:

So the doctor guy is basically Benton Quest, right?

No idea what you're talking about. Now keep your eyes peeled for the next wave, featuring his faithful companion and bodyguard, Dash Cannon!

So the doctor guy is basically Benton Quest, right?

4 hours ago, RobertD said:

I am 100% buying a Dr. Quest.

Oh, I mean uh, Rand. Dr. Rand. Yeah, that's his name...

Hah, I said the same in my mind man...???

I really want to like what Fresh Monkey Fiction is doing with Operation: Monster Force, but man, they have got to chill with the early wave announcements. It feels like every time I turn around, theyre hyping up another future wave when we havent even gotten the figures from Wave One yet! If Im remembering right, theyhad already announced two more waves before we saw anything physical from the first. Thats just crazy. How are we supposed to stay excited when were waiting forever for the figures theyve already sold us?

And honestly, this isnt just a Fresh Monkey Fiction problem. Four Horsemen Studios does the same thing with their Mythic Legions and Cosmic Legions lines. They show off new waves so far in advance that by the time you can actually buy them, the excitements either gone or youve moved on. Its exhausting. These companies need to find a better way to pace themselves because right now, it just feels like theyre trying to juggle too much at once.

One of the biggest issues is their over-reliance on CG renders. Dont get me wrong, renders are fine for initial teasers, but they only go so far. Renders dont show the final productthe paint could be off, the sculpt could lose detail, and things just look different when theyre actually made. If youre going to announce a new wave, at least have some painted masters or grayscale sculpts ready to show. That gives us something tangible to get excited about and reassures collectors that the figures are actually happening.

In my opinion, companies like Fresh Monkey Fiction need to wait to announce new waves until the current wave is further alongpreferably when physical prototypes are ready. It would make such a huge difference. Collectors would feel more confident in what theyre buying, the wait wouldnt feel as endless, and the hype would stay alive.

I want lines like Operation: Monster Force to succeed because theyre doing some really creative stuff, but this constant cycle of early announcements and long waits is just draining. Slow down, deliver what youve already promised, and then we can get excited about whats next. Right now, its just too much, too soon.

1 hour ago, RobertD said:

I am 100% buying a Dr. Quest.

Oh, I mean uh, Rand. Dr. Rand. Yeah, that's his name...

Yeah I'm wondering how they got away with that too! That is straight up Dr. Benton Quest!?