MIB’S: SHOULD MEGO CORP, GO BACK TO THE OLD TYPE 2 BANDED BODIES ?

[@casualcrafter]

I am not an "in-the-box" collector and I want to play with my action figures. Both types of bodies (bandless and traditional) have their merits and limitations. If you are not an MIB customer, I think education is the key, and knowing how to manage the articulation or replace O-rings is part of Mego collecting.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Excellent information and advice !!!

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Green shirt Kirk looks so good. Euebrows are perfect, great sculpt, great rank cuffs. Romulan, too. Amazing. I'm Type 2 diabetic so i don't know much about these figures. But the coffee on this early Sunday morning hits the spot!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Excellent comments my friend, as a fellow Type 2 diabetic, I can confirm that the coffee is always the best part of my day hahaha

[@tomfin-wo5vc]

I don’t know what to think. I’m more of a MIB guy when it comes to Mego WGSH, but I have opened a few, and I haven’t had any of them break on me. There’s a golden rule when it comes to any action figure joint regardless of the style or scale of the figure: When you meet with resistance, stop, and look for possible solutions. In 25 years as an adult collector, I have bought figures from dozens of lines made by dozens of companies, and the only time I remember breaking anything is when I failed to follow that rule. I had Dr. Fate out of the box a few weeks ago to test this theory after hearing how many people had issues with their WGSH Megos. I fully expected him to break on me, but nope…no breakage. Elbows, knees, arms, legs, wrists…no problem. The articulation does leave something to be desired by 2024 standards, though. Maybe I’ve just been lucky, or maybe I just don’t put my figures through the paces that they should be able to be put through without breaking. Having said that, there are enough collectors that are unhappy that I think something needs to be done. I don’t know if going back to previous bodies is the answer, but I think moving forward with better bodies is, especially before the Marvel releases.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

What a fantastic breakdown of this highly talked about topic !!! Yes, I too believe moving forward with better technology and materials would be the proper course of action. Because I never take my figures out , I’m somewhat at a disadvantage in terms of simply not being able to truly appreciate the unfortunate issues with these beautiful figures. Mego Corp will definitely make the necessary adjustments, I’m sure of that. Your golden rule as a collector, is one everyone should follow, myself included !!! I throughly enjoyed reading your comments and even have learned a few things about how other collectors process information regarding their collecting methods !!! I salute you my friend !!!

[@captlazer5509]

Very recently, I saw a vintage Mego Fonz from 1976 and it came with the box. Not my thing but curious to check out a 48 yr old figure. The store employee let me carefully open the carded box. Sure enough, one of the legs was loose in the box. The faux leather jacket was crunchie too. I do have some vintage 70's Mego with no issues but it comes down to how they are stored. High heat and humidity is hell on plastic. None of the new ones I have broke on me if I have a double out of the box.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Protecting the older Mego figures are extremely important, I always wondered how the Fonzi jacket would hold up after 40 plus years and if kept in perfect conditions I suspect that it would do just nicely.

[@captlazer5509]

@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 Fonzi has blue plastic underwear and the plastic coloring bled into the legs. Must have been kept in a cigar humidor. Sad to see a could have been mint figure

[@Superlad9494]

​​@@captlazer5509 "Woah, Woah Woah!" Not exactly a proper storage unit. Should have been in juke box style case with a record graphic around the display window.

[@captlazer5509]

@timepilotcluefinder94 totally agree! If there was that kind of packaging, it would have won me over, and I'm not the biggest Happy Days fan.

[@Superlad9494]

@@captlazer5509 I mean it is the first thing you think about with the Happy Days crew...the 50's Diner and records in the juke box...as iconic as the "slide puzzle grid" for the Bradys and as a younger classic tv enthusiast (born in 1994)...my only Mego-Esque right now is Bobby...from Figurestoyco, everything else in my collection is just more modern Mattel or McFarlane DC stuff....too bad heat on plastic is annoying in any type...but that's nothing some form of paint can't fix.

[@treadheadpete4770]

Body types are way beyond my knowledge base, so I'll grab some popcorn and see where this goes!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Things are getting interesting at the museum my friend hahaha !!! Another fun toy topic that’s sure to get people fired up

[@SupermanKalEl7828]

​@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979Agreed Friend! 🤜🤛

[@ChrisConnolly-Mr.C-Dives-In]

MIB, this video is a great exploration of the current state of things. I feel like I am new to this material. The figures I have are type 2, I don’t have the band-less ones to compare to. I think Ol’ Casual Crafter would know more about the repair side of things. Anyway, always good to hear your thoughts.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Excellent comments my Chi-Town brother !!! Yes, Casual Crafter would definitely be the guy to offer his legendary advice on this subject

[@manorman01]

I have to say I do not remove mine from the packaging so I guess I will never know of some of mine are broken,my older ones that came loose I like the type 2 body

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I’m with you on this one

[@moondoggy6668]

Always some good topics. Thank you for always sharing.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I truly appreciate your support my friend

[@R0BIMUSPRIME]

I think back to as a kid, remembering my stepdad struggling to replace bands on my MEGOs. As an adult collector, putting limited movement on these new body types, I prefer them best.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I remember breaking one of my old Mego figures and knowing that my Batman’s fate was sealed because I simply had no clue on how to fix him

[@customgod]

Great topic and great video!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks so much my brother

[@princeeverlove]

*Bonus Comment: NECA is far more rugged and the arms/legs simply so well attached, very hard to come off...

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I absolutely agree with you about NECA !!!

[@AndresGarcia-lz9gg]

So many adult collectors but Mr. M i b has one of the most awesome collection of all he has everything from action figure is race car to you name it he gives you so much information about collections so many collectors out there but Mr. M i b is the best of the best so happy for what you do mr. M I b may God always bless you mr. M I b forever. And I will you a wonderful safe Sunday and a beautiful happy mothers day for your mothers in your family. Like always thank you and thank you so much for what you do. From Andres j. In kissimmee florida

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks so much my friend, I’m truly grateful for your support and kind words of encouragement !!!

[@howlingwolf131]

Always a great episode!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks brother !!!!

[@GeorgeAlexander-bj4fk]

Only Megos I have outtside their cards are my 8 Star Trek figures. They still look fine to me on their Laser Mego stands. Only bandless bodies I have are 50th Superman, Batman and Robin, and those are in their boxes. They still look fine, as well as my Universal carded monsters Son of Frankenstein, Creaure and Phantom (Red Masque).

[@SAARRROOONNN]

Are all the figures you are showing us antiques or newly produced? If they are antiques, how do you find all these boxed antiques? And how much do each of these figures cost? Thank you in advance m.i.b you are number one. I enjoy watching their content as a Toy lover and collector.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks so much for visiting our museum. The figures in this video are modern/new figures, we have some vintage pieces in our museum, and the prices vary on the vintage pieces and modern pieces, believe it or not, some of our pieces from the 1970’s aren’t extremely expensive while some of our modern pieces are more expensive

[@SAARRROOONNN]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 Wow, I'm very surprised that the modern ones are more expensive. thanks

[@SAARRROOONNN]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 Wow, I'm very surprised that the modern ones are more expensive. thanks

[@SAARRROOONNN]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 Wow, I'm very surprised that the modern ones are more expensive. thanks

[@SAARRROOONNN]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 Wow, I'm very surprised that the modern ones are more expensive. thanks

[@robsmoviecollection3715]

Yeah, I have to admit with my new ones the joints are stiff and the thought of having to go through all of them, take the costume off and take a hair dryer to it does not appeal to me. Shouldn't really have to do that. And will they go back to the stiffness after a while? Then again my original Superman figure from back in the day is all loose and though there are tutorials on here about how to fix that, I don't know if I have the skills to do that. Seems like they both have their pros and cons. Of course we played with them a lot when we were kids so that has something to do with the lifespan of the bands. Also might have to do with where you store them. Considering how old my original Superman is, how much I played with him and where he's been stored all these years, it should be in worse condition! I probably will mostly keep them in the box. Anyway, I finally posted my Mego video so check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJamn3yVp6uHhc0 I gave you a shoutout!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

God bless you my friend, I truly appreciate the shout out and I’m definitely going to check out your video !!!!! I agree that it would be an absolute headache to go through every new Mego figure and test the joints hahaha, I’m so happy that I keep them in the box, but it shouldn’t be that way, people should be able to enjoy these beautiful figures without worrying about breaking them fresh out the box

[@alienintoxication09]

There's been a lot of issues even with old mego from the 70s and 80s, I put them back together for a hobby...I remember back in the day breaking my megos asking my dad if he can fix them, ... but they put out such cool figures and I guess it all depends on what your using your figures for .... like me I like doing some animation with my figures no megos were harmed...but I really can't say much about the new figures because i keep them on card or in the box

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Fantastic comments my friend !!! Great points about the vintage Mego figures !!!!

[@matthewpayne6122]

You have to be careful but to compete with other companies making Mego like figures like Neca they can’t go back to the type two bodies.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

That’s a great point my friend !!! It’s an extremely competitive market and Mego has to stay relevant and innovative !!

[@kevintellegen5800]

great video MIB .the type 2 bodies from the 70s was best ,with play there gonna get worn out & break ,however i never had a band break in 50 years ,the companies who make new Megos in the last 15 years have had issues ,Emce ,Bif bang pow ,mattel retro action FTC & Mego today just cant get it right . i had bands break from them all ,their inferior bands -Emce small bands they break,FTC -bands also inferior & strung to tight -break ,mattel retro -with time they get loose and wobbley ,bif bang pow -same as emce -small and to tight & break ,the new Megos had ( 0) rings -they break , the bandless bodies can break at knees ,the S-bodies sold by FTC are good but if you got those be careful on those screws in the back ,their soft and can get stripped , Mego would be best to go back to the 2018 with good quality bands this time so they dont twist or break with .70s bands ,they would hold up .the new Mego bandless can work if they just get the knees ,elbow ,waist joints put togther correctly .curiously each company had head size issues from time to time ,why cant they get it right ?? thanx for sharing MIB

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Excellent points my friend !!!! Wow !!! FTC, Bif Bang Pow and Mattel definitely have had their share of problems with their bodies, Mego would definitely do better with returning to their 2018 bodies or simply upgrading their new bodies, I’m sure collectors wouldn’t mind at this point, as long as their figures aren’t falling apart

[@billyjoe6933]

Everyone is so use to so much articulation in there figures that when they pull out one of these figures they may not be in the right positions out of the box u cant see under the clothes unless you look before you try to bend them .thats why i think alot are breaking they dont bend good in the right direction but a little in the wrong direction theyll snap .i still like them though

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Excellent points my friend !!!! Just simply taking your time when taking these beautiful figures out of their boxes and checking them over could save so much problems

[@tedadamgreen]

I’m all for whatever body will display the best over time … and by time we aren’t talking years but rather DECADES, as we are already a half century in with original Megos. To not recognize that these will be on display for over a century would be to ignore the current trend line. That said, the new bodies with issues of breaking joints is an unfortunate quality issue that I am sure Mego will work to improve, as that is not desirable either. And as you mentioned the PRICE point is something that is a huge parameter we all need to use to set our expectations. Don’t expect to buy a $20 figure and expect it to be better than a $40-100 one. But all in all, MEGO is fantastic and is only comparable with McFarlane’s Superpowers line in value and quality for the dollar. At $10 for them and $20 for MEGO, I am in a wonderful new golden age of figures for me. It has NEVER been a better time in my life to collect action figures that appeal to me!! Your mileage will vary God Bless MIB And Happy Mother’s Day to Mrs MIB

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Happy Mother’s Day my friend !!! Your views completely align with my own. I believe that Mego Corp will continue to improve on the bandless bodies and at $17-$20 dollars per figure, I’m definitely not complaining hahaha

[@ermacarr6617]

Where's our 1939 1st appearance Batman? 85 years Good grief!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Hahahaha !!! I agree

[@Superlad9494]

​@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 purple gloves of justice take awhile...provided Bats doesn't have to hire Velma, Shaggy and Scooby to relocate what he did with those...again.

[@SupermanKalEl7828]

How are you M.I.B Master Toy Museum? Long time haven't heard from you, Friend! Very intelligent Question!? My thoughts, the Upgraded Bodies for the MEGO Figures, are much better than Old type 2 MEGO Bodies, in my Opinion. Reason, the Rubber Bands in the MEGO Bodies, if Posing too often, might Out Wear and Tear the Elasticity of the Bands. And while the Upgraded MEGO Bodies, the Possibilities are Unlimited and won't break on you, if you Pose it carefully. By the way Buddy!? LOVE YOUR MEGO DC SUPERHEROES FIGURES!!! God bless you as well and Keep on Collecting!!! 🤩😃😁👍👍

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

God bless you my friend !!!! Excellent points on this topic of discussion !!!

[@SupermanKalEl7828]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 Thanks Buddy! 🤜🤛

[@LogicBlaster]

I do like the ability to fix the older bodies, because the bands can be replaced. But the modern articulation on newer Mego bodies is better, except for the knees on the 50th anniversary figures. Somehow they screwed that up and made it so you can't bend to a 90 degree angle. I've heard they will fix this eventually, but I kinda stopped buying stuff since they haven't announced any new Planet of the Apes or Star Trek.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Great points my friend !!!! Having the ability to fix the Type 2 bodies were great because it gave collectors options, but the new bandless bodies have taken the option of repair off the table. I believe Mego will correct this issue and ultimately create a better quality version of the bandless body

[@customgod]

Don't forget about the Andorian and Talosian figures that just got released! Supposedly Trelane is in the next wave.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

@@customgod That’s true my brother !!!!

[@LogicBlaster]

The Andorian and Talosian were delayed, I have yet to see them show up anywhere, unless I am missing some recent info, I don't think they have actually been released at this point.

[@LogicBlaster]

Oops, sorry, my mistake, I guess they have shown up on Amazon, and I actually found one KZbin video from someone who had them delivered and reviewed them. They also had the Oompa Loompa in hand as well. Hopefully these figures will start showing up at other retailers like ZLC and BBTS soon.

[@customgod]

I think they are just using the wrong materials with both style bodies. The upper arms of the banded bodies are made of too soft and stretchy of plastic and the joint material of the bandless bodies is too brittle. Such a simple fix.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I wish you worked for Mego, I know we would get a great figure !!!!!!

[@briansanchez2217]

Don’t you ever sleep?

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Working late in the museum hahaha, lots of coffee hahahaha

[@matthewpayne6122]

No. They shouldn’t go back to the type two bodies .

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I can respect that

[@princeeverlove]

No, No, No. Rubber Bands wear out...We learned this decades ago... Nostalgic yes. Practical NO. But yes, the Topps/MEGO releases were notorious for arms/legs falling off!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

What about the people who would say that the rubber bands can be easily replaced or fixed ? I’m curious to see everyone’s thoughts and comments about this question

[@Superlad9494]

​​@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 it's better to use clamps, screws and pins or other forms of ball and swivel joints. They last longer and if they pop off, you can usually twist them back in.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

@timepilotcluefinder94 Great points my friend !!!

[@billyjoe6933]

I take mine out check them out them Put them back in for display

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

That’s a great idea !!!!!

[@leftnuff]

I dislike the New Bandless bodies....Too many issues (small hands and knees lack of... range of motion). I usually just switch them all to Type 2 bodies....My Favorite All Time 8" bodies.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

We definitely need a better body, maybe a upgrade in the next few waves

[@MattHill_olpband]

make a body more flexible than people can bend and will not come apart or be brittle and but I can understand that mego wants to make Better Built figures and yes the bodies with the rubber bands lasted forever and you can fix them if you have the technical how to replace the rubber bands but other waves of Mego have been really good body no you shouldn't have to fix brand new figures that you have it could be just some of them are defective and could be a factory quality control problem not testing the figure or checking it yes I don't take my figures out of box and it good to voice your concerned about a product to make it better and they could go back to the type two bodies ask the people who are buying the figures what they would like to see in a type of body they're the ones buying it using and the waves of figures in 2018 are really really good

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Excellent comments and points Matt !!! I believe Mego will address these issues and concerns and improve the product

[@MattHill_olpband]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 Thank you for saying excellent point and you're right Mego will address all concerns

[@billyjoe6933]

I like the old bodies myself

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Me too

[@dcohendmd]

the bandless body design is logically the better body..more articulation more durability. They would do better if the quality of plastic and dyes were improved...but that means and over 20 toy....if that happens then the nay sayers will blow an artery complaining about the price. These toys are still a value leader for what you get per dollar. just compare the amount of plastic cloth and packaging compare that to similar priced MacFarlane SuperPowers figure

[@damoncarter222]

The new bodies are trash, and break easily, I m a mego collector and customizer I’ve had to replace plenty of new mego bodies with type 2

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Excellent points my friend !!! You make a great point about the quality of the bandless bodies, you actually customize these figures, so you are definitely an expert in speaking on this subject. I never take my figures out so I truly appreciate your insight and information about these figures

[@Kingmon01]

Why are their Phasers backwards? Their Phasers are BACKWARDS!!!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

That’s the way they were packaged, I literally never took them out of their holsters hahaha

[@sagicorn7232]

No it's time to evolve it's 2024.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Moving forward, I like that thinking !!!