NECA THAILOG Action Figure Review

Goliath was a great figure last year and set NECA on a path to please countless fans of the Gargoyles franchise. Will they be able to make an almost identical figure of his clone and keep fans interested or will the main character of the series be a one-and-done sort of situation?
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[@GregXB3]

You know me, I'm buying everything. But I'd definitely have just charged more and given each character three sets of of wings. Now obviously, we're getting the cloaked wings with Bronx for Goliath... and they said more alternate wings with smaller figures like Lexington and the humans. But I think this will only apply to the main characters... although, if we get an armored Thailog, I expect him to have more relaxed wings and for both sets to be compatible with both figured. But I'm sure we'll see an accessory pack.

[@spadedonemcdysentery2493]

Those wings are a problem. My sister collects this line and has all 4 so far. The wings take up way too much space, are super heavy and really limit any poses. Selling folded wings one at a time with later releases also seems like a dick move as it forces people to buy figures they may not want just to keep a decent display for the figures they do like. The hard hair on all of em keep ‘em looking down as well. Plus, my sis gets pissed when she sees my toon tmnt stuff cuz they all come with crazy accessories and she’s underwhelmed with what comes with the gargoyles. Overall this line is a disappointment so far and I hope they can figure something out to keep my sister interested cuz she’s a huge gargoyles fan.

[@DesignIncase]

Honestly one wire running on the longest part of each wing would have provide the articution to at least bring the wings into a semi open state. The closed wings from Bronx are just perfect space wise. As a deal breaker, you can remove the wings at least. But given NECA, it's also possible they will rerelease the figures with a more ideal wing setup. As to no body fat. I think it highlights how they aren't human. How ignorant people would be scared of these guys and try to destroy them. Of course this might be a TMNT situation where NECA does more Cartoon style versions down the line. Hair - Across the board every company needs to address this. Either softer hair or put it on a hinge. Overall Neca hit the sculpt the bodies but Goliath/Thailog and Demona, they dropped the ball on the wings.

[@Exiled1138]

I think with Brooklyn and Broadway they should do just relaxed folded back wings. In the show that's how you see them most. Demona and Hudson both should have the cape style like Goliath. And Lexington...man I'm scared to see his. So afraid he's going to be that one "abomination" of the line that looks terrible...

[@941asland]

The open wings are dumb. I would have rather had the half open wings that they use when they walk around. It's insane that we arent getting those. The cape is cool, but it kills articulation and it will look dumb with all of them caped up. It honestly kills the line for me. I hesitate to get any more.

[@dknight121212]

I got Goliath and Bronx and I'll probably get Hudson. but that's it unless we get articulated wings.

[@EckerKyle]

They should articulate the hair like SHF ss4 Goku

[@SpiderS2099]

They could easily put swivels in their wings just like DCUC Hawkman/Hawkgirl had almost 10 years ago...

[@TheMattTrakker]

They're less a deal breaker and more a limiter for me. I have Goliath and Demona and will get Bronx, but that's it, due to real estate issues. I think I looked at about 10 of these between the 2 Targets near me and there were 2 where the eyes weren't horrible. I'm not sure what happened with the QC on this figure, but from what I saw, there were a ton of issues (the eyes were just one)

[@thrillabiscuit]

Fixed wings are a deal breaker. They are unworkable.

[@jedisupersaiyan3]

Wings were a dealbreaker for me. I purchased then returned because he’s too big between the wings and the gun effect. I’ll just be sticking to the main crew + Eliza and maybe Xanatos if they release them

[@FireBomberBassist]

Wings arent a deal breaker but they are getting waaay out of hand. if you have those glass display cases good luck. I want the bulk too. Dad bod Goliath was 💋 👌

[@AlphaProto]

More cushion for the pushin. I respect NECA's artistic direction. It is cool getting all these little details like the wing texture.

[@NaiveSteve]

Great review and a pretty nice release. As for the QOTD, I'd rather pay a higher price for more wing options. I have zero intention of buying the whole series. I just liked the way Goliath looks and wanted some more diverse disney characters on my shelf. So I'll probably never have his down wings.

[@nightwing1823]

Same here. No connection to the show, would've payed $45-$50 for both sets of wings though

[@ddrgent3855]

For the most part, the 1 set of wings is a deal breaker for me. It's just too much space imo. However, if they do a human Demona or Xanatos in his red gargoyle armor, I will be very tempted.

[@doctorgiovanni853]

🤘

[@WineJ57]

These figures are cool but Goliath was never this toned. The Goliath we fell in love with looked like a jacked dude in his 40s. These Neca Versions are like what he wouldev looked like in High School 😄

[@PowerChordEPS]

I think NECA did the wings intentionally since they know a lot of collectors want the whole crew and it's a good accessory for characters like Bronx as an incentive to buy him. I'm with you, I wouldn't mind paying a little more for different wing options in the base figure, since someone may take Goliath or Thailog and use them as generic Gargoyle characters for, say, Mythic Legions. As far as bulk, I think they're fine, but all I have is Goliath at the moment and I think they nailed him. Of course I'm just a casual fan of the cartoon and more hardcore fans might disagree but the dude has excellent shelf presence on his own.

[@marvinonstage]

I can't believe how many of you are complaining about the large extended wings! Dont get me wrong I would be down for a box with multiple wings as far as a set goes but at what cost? At minimum were talking $10.00 extra making their launch figure for this new line $49.99 ($50.00 bucks). And at $50.00 a lot of people would pass or at least pass initially. If they made the folding wings or just the caped wings and then NECA advertised the extended full flight wings as a NECA club exclusive or something like that everyone would be having a fit! I can hear the whining now! " WHY WOULD THEY MAKE GOLIATH WITH JUST FOLDONG WINGS! I WANT FULL FLIGHT WINGS!" Doubt me? See how Hasbro does with some of their MARVEL legends line and all the BAF. All the best BAF parts come with the weak characters no one really wants then you collect all of these and they release the BAF as a better stand-alone figure (Homecoming Spiderman's Vulture )or some of the Transformers (Coronation Starscream?.. An overly rehashed figure with new hands that you have to buy just to get the Decepticon thrown and add ons? They are still clogging the shelves at Target and Walmart.) With NECA you at least get a main character with an add on. McFarlane will make you buy the same exact figure to get one new accessory (Gunslinger spawn's Gatling gun for example) NECA is doing it right this time around by keeping the price point across the board. If you paid the same for a Lexington as a Goliath the next thing people would be yelling is why such a smaller figure cost the same as a larger one. NECA did the whole buy the figure multiple times to get a few really cool accessories with their KING KONG and that REALLY SUCKED! You has to buy at least 3 of the same figure to get all the cool accessories. BUT this NECA, in two years they'll introduce the (Ultimate GOLIATH with every bell and whistle for about $59.99) just like they did with Pennywise from IT!

[@stanlielhayes219]

Don't know why KZbin had me unsubscribed. But great video very informative. I'll take a lot of this consideration before purchasing my own.

[@onilpatel]

More wings in the box? Yes. More bulk? Yes! I'd also have much preferred less sunken eyes and don't like seeing individual teeth.

[@NerdRahtio]

The wings are killing this for me. I can fudge in the gargoyles into my 6” figures but I don’t want 7” humans and I expect that is how we will get wings.

[@wilfredodiaz3445]

I wasnt planning on buying him but then recently Amazon had him a sell for $24.99 and that was such a great deal that I placed a order for him . I like the zero % body fat on them and I dont have a issue for me. I especially like his accessories the case look great .

[@Nullone36]

The details are awesome on this figures. But the wings are definitely a problem. However the best part is that neca put their own spin to it so they go well with figures like the Flash Gordon neca line, and the DC neca Comic-Con figures. I mean you can create beautiful stop motions with them, bc the design is so similar. Just fix the wings neca!!!

[@shauntothemaxx5639]

1. Not at all. A figure that nice you make space for. If space is the concern over aesthetics, don't buy it. 2. I think the ultra muscular look is much more striking on a shelf, but either way tbh.

[@markknox1194]

anthony, i like this figure ... should have had a better and more cool weapon than a simple zap-blaster.

[@NerdRahtio]

I too am bothered by the zero body fat look. I am thankful they didn’t do to slavish to the toon, but I would have preferred something in the middle.

[@tatt4music]

If you are not buying them all, then the wings are not an issue at all. And if you are getting them all, if you are creative , you won’t have any real issues either. So in other words. The wings are a non issue. They look as they should. The sculpt of the figures align won’t he wings being spread out. Nothing is relaxed with these sculpts.

[@MrGrandure]

They are a pretty big deal breaker. This joker is on sale right now but im not pulling the trigger

[@therealivydawg]

I don't like the wings. I have Goliath and I might get Bronx for the wings

[@At-sr1ry]

How the hell do you fit his gun into his hand

[@DeathCherudim]

I have Goliath hanging on the ceiling.

[@staleezy]

I welcome the tail hinge

[@fortressmattimus3984]

I loved Gargoyles as a kid, but I haven't gotten into this line for a few reasons (which you mostly discussed in this review): 1. The sculpt. I think they're too thin and too muscular. Gaunt is the best word to describe them. 2. The wings. I mostly want the "closed" wings, but the fact that I don't even know if NECA will make these is making me hesitant. The cape wings are cool I guess, but the closed wings are the most iconic look and how I'd prefer to have my figures. 3. I don't know how deep they will go with this line. How many more characters will we get than just the Gargoyles? I'm sure NECA will address all these issues in time. And once they do, then I'll regret not getting into the line and then I'll have to go back and track down the figures I missed and pay $100 per figure later. I just wish NECA was more transparent with their plans so that I could know now if this line is something worth getting into or not.

[@oreomega2545]

The wings aren't a dealbreaker for me personally because I display these guys hanging form the ceiling, which alleviates some of the pains of fitting them on a shelf. But also, I'm in on most of the line chances are I'll get the wings i want with subsequent figures. The choice to make these guys look super ripped is also not a dealbreaker for me because it's very reminiscent of how they looked in the Gargoyles comics and the style of that I think helps separate these figures from the tmnt toon line

[@munizbros999]

Damn I bet that looks awesome having them hang

[@DieRomantic5000]

It would be awesome to see him in his armor.

[@Exiled1138]

I switched out Demonas neck dumbell due to it being scary thin. I used one that was barely longer and it helped the constant downward gaze. Now mine can look slightly up and straight fwd. It's not perfect, but its allot better.

[@marvinonstage]

Where did you get a Demona so quickly?

[@Odinson-cx9uj]

Great review I’m really liking this line like you said though the wings are a problem. Random question did you ever fix the knee pads on 1000toys master chief as mine has the same issue all reviews I’ve seen on him so far have the same problem

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I didn't. If it's like that on all of them, i probably won't try.

[@jboogie8159]

Anthony, could Neca make a goliath head sculpt with his hair having a hinge engineered into it? Perhaps where the hinge is hidden with the top half of the hair over lapping the lower half, and the lower half being a softer plastic.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Yes

[@jat0005]

just wondering, what sort of display stand would use for a guy like this?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Maybe one of necas. I don't have any for bigger figures other than the ones storm figures sometimes come with

[@Nullone36]

I rather pay more and get the right wings. And the spread wings need to be lighter. My Goliath fell from the shelf and the wing broke. When it comes to the sculpt to me it is perfect. I like the muscle detail and neca putting their on spin on it. Plus this Gargoyles figures go perfectly with the Flash Gordon defenders of the earth figures and the DC figures that neca created for Comic-Con.

[@marvinonstage]

It's so funny because in most of Anthony's videos he complains when a figure doesn't have enough muscle definition and then on these series it has too much

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Context...

[@marvinonstage]

@@AnthonysCustoms Still funny and ironic. They probably didn't have this level of definition to simplify the animation process. They should have had the McFarlane batman body you did recently. Hahaha

[@hannahsaphire7643]

We agree he looks way too shredded. The blast effect is amazing though. Great review Anthony 😍

[@muziqmuze]

Maybe articulate the wings or something in the future 🤔.. people have been heating up the wings and bending them so they take up less space..

[@mercentin1499]

I hope neca gives us the closed wings as a pack because I really want my gargoyles with closed wings

[@itstommymate]

Oi mate, I think you should take a look at The Walgreens Exclusive Jazwares Master Cheif 6.5 inch figure.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

The one with the sword? Been looking for it. No luck

[@itstommymate]

@@AnthonysCustoms Damn, maybe try eBay if you want to waste more money lol

[@jalenhankins3743]

What is that spinning thing on top of the figure cause I’m trying to get one

[@AnthonysCustoms]

More importantly, are you watching the videos upside down? It's a display turntable

[@oznewton7481]

@@guyledouche6039 That doesn't make sense.

[@oznewton7481]

@@guyledouche6039 The Gargoyles didn't hang upside down.

[@oznewton7481]

@@guyledouche6039 No one likes you.