Super7 Planet of the Apes / Street Fighter II ReAction Figures - Michael's Modern Musings

RetroBlasting looks at the modern retro-style figure collections from Super7 for Planet of the Apes and Street Fighter II.
#RetroBlasting #PlanetoftheApes #Super7 #Reaction

[@otolith5]

Their Dark Crystal line is truly extraordinary, having brought back some of the original Kenner designers. Hope they do a second wave of The Dark Crystal. Perhaps Labyrinth next.

[@stephenmiller4091]

The trick i learned from my youth collecting hotwheels was cutting the bubble carefully in a U shape. This allows you to access and play with the figure/car without destroying the packaging. If you cut neatly with a blade you can refit the figure/car and display it on card as if it were sealed. I use this trick on all blister packed collectibles. I have about 700 hotwheel boxes [most of which are open] displayed on a wall with no problem.

[@franciscobarriossaenzdetej3170]

I second this on star wars figures (modern ones if you're not willing to spend money on two figures at the same time)

[@Flanman113]

Thank you for your review and transparency on the interaction with Super7. And good on Super 7, they obviously value your critic. These styles aren’t my thing but I can respect the company on how they handle business and hope they improve there products.

[@PatrickLink]

This is the first I've seen the new line and had to get a Cornelius for my sister. Super7 was smart to get a quality reviewer like Michael for a balanced review.

[@UltimateJaburg53]

It's an alternate universe where humans have horizontal butt cracks.

[@c.a.k.comedy692]

That’s what it takes to be a winner

[@mechachrist]

Their version of the thong is insane.

[@TheToyBoy1978]

They are simply too expensive for whate they are!

[@dgray7537]

The Gaming Toy Boy, I agree. I don't think they were ready to be their own company yet if they can't get these made and distributed for less than double what funko and Mattel were doing it for.

[@EpicFantasyRPGOfficial2]

@@dgray7537 when you can buy loose vintage action figures with real rarity in great condition for much less in some cases than these guys... Yeah... This is a major gouge that is not justified.

[@gutz1981]

I just pre-ordered Super 7's Animation style Masters of the Universe He Man and Skeletor. From what I have seen, it looks amazing cause they are built to look like the original figures in similar packaging as it was in 1981, the only difference is they look more toon accurate. They should look nice displayed next to me original boxed Castle Greyskull and Snake Mountain.

[@aarongamer4975]

gutz1981 boxed? ooooo awesome!

[@manlystranger4973]

There are several period correct movies and tv shows which never received toy lines which are ripe for Super 7: Battle Beyond the Stars, Steven Spielberg's Duel, Wheels of Fire, The Sword and the Sorcerer, A Boy and His Dog, and V the Original Mini-Series.

[@Carnage6X]

Yes. If they did V figures I would be in big time. The prototype V figures that never came out look very bad so they could only improve on those.

[@cheayunju]

V for sure. I was obsessed with that show as a kid in the 80s.

[@jimmyvibes]

V needs to be done!

[@mattleuty5285]

Well I don't think you could have been fairer than that Michael. You didn't bend to pressure, you just did an honest review that your fans will appreciate. I know personally I have not been keen on the Masters stuff because the whole steroid look was what made that toy line as iconic as it was and the slim look just doesn't seem right. But each to their own. Anyway all the best guys.

[@brushstroke3733]

I think they look cool as a novelty, but I agree, they are missing the iconic feel of the original Masters of the Universe toys.

[@Carnage6X]

Sure keep this line going, that's cool. BUT. I really wish that they would try to do a super deluxe line of reaction figures where they up the articulation and likenesses to modern standards to see how well they could do that. Considering the licences they are able to get, sticking with the vintage aesthetic is just limiting them and their potential.

[@rictusmetallicus]

Here in germany, those figures are pretty expensive at around 25 -30 € per figure. I want to buy a figure, not the packaging. Iron Maiden's Aces High-Eddie is a must-have, regardless of the price.

[@MrChristopoop]

Up the irons!!!

[@jimmyvibes]

Reaction's "Dark Crystal" line was pretty top notch. They improved a while back.

[@jacenstarheart6256]

Great Video, Very Informative and Entertaining, Enjoyed thank you Michael! 👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@warriorsofradiance7100]

Thanks for being honest about these, have been looking at them for a while.

[@Read023]

of course the packaging pops, it's illustrated by ED REPKA, the best!

[@HappyPursuits]

Had to pause the video to check all my Sonic welds. But I’ll be back to watch the rest. Lolol

[@lordjs9726]

Hello, Michael. I need to get myself one of those Planet of the Apes Nova figures. And happy 4th of July to you and Melinda. I love this video as well as both the videos for Chuck Norris.

[@darrellwallace4182]

This guy is FANTASTIC! An intelligent, articulate honest review and I totally get his sense of humor and passion for the action figure collecting world. These particular figures are not my thing, but it's Michael's over all attitude that I highly respect and throughly appreciate. We need more like him! Great review!

[@jasonkasprick6370]

I like the Reaction Figures but the price needs to be 1/2 of what they are with better distribution!

[@dustheg]

a legendary toyline to me that sounds like a top ten video I would like to see

[@Mike4metal]

Apes4Ever 🐵🔥🔥

[@TheNightBadger]

Very fair. This comes down to an 'if you like the property...' kind of thing. I was disappointed in the original runs (Goonies, BttF, etc). But I bought the Dark Crystal ones and was pleasantly surprised - not only were they better than the original Funko lines, but the accessories were better (build-a-figure Crystal!) and the packaging was nicer. I'm convinced enough to keep watching the line for properties I like. Oh, and those PotA figures on card do look cool...

[@garym6315]

For me personally there are two reasons for getting these. By now (2024) they've covered so many movie and TV characters I would have loved back in the 80s and this is a convenient way of displaying something from those beloved franchises. Secondly, for the toylines I DID get in the 80s, it is a nice alternative. Many of my old Transformers are broken but I don't want to replace my original toys that have memories associated with them, so a 3 3/4 cartoon accurate Megatron is a way of both getting a "replacement" for display and having something nice and different. I like getting the Star Trek TNG figures to compliment my existing Galoob figures from season one.

[@impossiblepie]

I don't like these but I want the iron maiden figures but they're over priced for what they are.

[@gregoryreed4866]

Hopefully they'll hear your words and go back to the drawing board to fix those issues!

[@SkyStarNova]

Would love to have that little Rocketeer.

[@boblowes]

I think they look amazing. I seem to remember my few Mego Superpowers figures had sonic weld issues too, but they really need to get those issues sorted out. But it does really make me wish we'd had Kenner Planet of the Apes figures back in the late 70s, early 80s.

[@SuperHDJ_]

Super 7 , could do what " Realm of the underworld" is doing, make their own ideas, own story.

[@cappeca]

There's a spoiler for Planet of the Apes right in the package!

[@skabcat242]

This was a good honest review on this figure line.

[@MiamiLoco]

Honest review?!?! How can he review a figure if he didn't even open the package?!?! This is the lamest "review" I've ever seen!!

[@damandabest6344]

My only problem with the reaction line is that they are all in the Kenner style. I wish they did them in different styles like gi Joe, he-man, mask, cops n crooks, thunder cats, tmnt, and Ljn wwf figures

[@freakshowfilmfestival3591]

I would like to see the Planet Of The Apes figures in the Ewok Village (or Robin Hood playset if you'd rather. Lol)

[@gannondollins]

I'm feeling an anchorman 2 reference.

[@chasewitherspoon90210]

Agreed. These are marketed as adult collectibles so the packaging is paramount- generic artwork is a deal-breaker when you’re paying these prices. POTA are the new standard IMO and I bought the Alien line for the same reasons.

[@JONNYSORENSEN_AU]

Sonny Chiba approves of these kick ass toys

[@rogueplanet7776]

I thought there WAS a 1980s Karate Kid line, but either way I agree that they (Super 7) are not focusing on lines that never happened, as was once their focus. I’ve been hoping over and over that they would do a The Last Starfighter line as they did with Alien (their signature series, the one that started it all). Alien was an unproduced line, and Super 7’s original inspiration.

[@LiSfan2000]

I wish they would do a line for The Dukes of Hazzard.

[@banzaibobA7V]

The only ReAction figures I have are the Funko set for The Fifth Element, and only because there literally are no proper action figures for what is one of my all-time favourite movies. They're not bad for what they are. Paint is pretty good, and the welds on mine are also fine. But I probably would've passed if there was something better on offer.

[@sammydelco9050]

I have a number of the Planet of the Apes and MOTU ReAction figures and have only noticed a very slight case of seam trouble on one of them. It would have been nice to see you open a few more before deciding that the sonic welding on the Reaction line as a whole is problematic. I agree that the cardbacks are beautiful and look terrific when displayed unopened, but they are also great fun to open and mingle with other toylines.

[@retroblasting]

Every single opened one I have has this issue. I saw no need to go opening others and I explained why very clearly. Claiming I should have opened more of them after I made an observed conclusion is excessive.

[@COLLECTIONCONNECTION]

Honesty is the best policy! Solid review. I've been watching those figures for a while, but didn't want to give Funko my money since I loathe POPS. Now I might try some of these since there is separation!

[@josemontano7767]

They should do classic WWF figures in super 7 form.

[@mikeisernie]

The comparison to Clash of the Titans I think really nails what Reaction was really aping...and not Star Wars which is what tripped people up.

[@Transfixed]

"Aping" hee hee

[@koreancardboard]

I understand we grew up with these types of figures but as an adult I do not care for them and would keep these types of figures in the nice packaging and not open them. Thanks for the review. I much, much prefer more articulation. That said, I still like POTF.

[@yvonnerogers6429]

If you're interested in purchasing ReAction figures and leaving them intact to hang on your wall, what's the best way to do it? Shadowboxes? Dangling them upon a nail just doesn't seem like a good way to treat your investment, at least not to me. Thanks for another awesome video! That packaging really is beautiful.

[@rogueplanet7776]

Also, these are marketed as an “adult collectible,” not a toy or action figure. Think of them as overly elaborate custom figures on custom cards. They aren’t really meant to be “played with,” which I always thought was short-sighted on Super 7’s part.

[@alexisrivera202]

I'm supposed to believe that Melinda listens to Six Feet Under? Like Revenge of the Zobmbie, Haunted, and War is Coming type music??

[@subraxas]

6:33 - 'Karate Kid' DID have a toyline back in the '80s. It was produced by Remco.

[@retroblasting]

Yep, a misspeak

[@freakshowfilmfestival3591]

I went to a kid's bday party at McDonald's and he got them all. So jealous. 😒 I hope he was jealous that I had Mr. T or Lincoln Hawk that he never knew I had. 😝

[@kevinnelson66]

Funko is still producing retro 3.75 inch figures with added elbow and knee articulation. Batman 66 and Ready Player One are the recent lines from them. What I've seen, those figures are really well done.

[@ybrix101]

If ReAction would just go slightly further on detail and quality, they would probably sell a lot more. And if they are really good, the buyer won't mind paying a little more.

[@afghanvet0959]

You need the Super7 USS Flagg shirt

[@gibbie80s61]

Anyone seen the new Super 7 vintage MOTU figures? They are 5.5" and appear to be similar in design to the original figures (probably with ball jointed legs or something), but more cartoon accurate designs. BBTS has four up for pre-order.

[@jamespero6803]

Duncan Gibb they've been teasing them forever, they where even supposed to get a retail release as well..i want a he ro and eldor as much as anyone but I'm not holding my breath. Super 7 means welll but there prices and delays have just killed any hype I had for them

[@gibbie80s61]

I hope that now stores are taking pre-orders they will come out before the end of the year. I think BBTS shows a September date at the moment.

[@gibbie80s61]

I pre-ordered the wave of 4 as soon as I saw them listed.

[@nps1016]

I wasn’t too impressed the first time I saw these retro figures, the packaging was generic and I felt they were overpriced. I did pick up Ripley, Snake, The Rocketeer and the Terminator line. But I’m liking those Planet Of The Apes one so we’ll see I might give them another shot. Happy 4th Michael and Melinda.

[@christopherdeleon2095]

Personally I'm intrested in their shogun warriors line( because even a basic Mazinger Z is super expensive) and robotech because it's a good way to get more than one Valkarie. The fact that the quality is identical to Funko is very worrying. I've found Funko ReAction stuff, in the store, with broken off arms, heads and even one that completely fell apart all of them were still in minty boxes and bubbles.

[@1177100]

My wife loves these figures but I feel the same way when it comes to where my money goes, vintage all the way because I’m still trying to collect them all!!

[@JamesKenobi1138]

Great review, honest and accurate. I’m not a die-hard POTA fan but I am a really big fan and after seeing your review I am definitely going to pick-up the Apes line.

[@SC-ec9fx]

I like your reviews but I immediately got a bad vibe that you did not take them all out of the package and review them. The company gave them to you for free to REVIEW them all and present things like sonic welds and paint and color, not just guess. If you want to keep some new in the package you should have bought some with your own money.

[@gregoryreed4866]

I'd still love a line of Grease,Breakfast Club,Jem and the holograms,M.A.S.K., and Flintstones!

[@jedipoodoo]

The only one of these I've gotten has been the Rocketeer. The Alien ones make sense, but honestly most of the figures just aren't that appealing to me. Though I'd buy the Star Trek ones if they make all of the main crew, which I don't know if they have yet, and the Goonies figures are cool but it just makes me wish for Hollywood to have made more than one movie lol

[@tonywilliams6428]

Michael, you hit on why I haven't bitten on these yet. I'm tempted--by the presentation, the properties and the retro experience--but whenever I flirt w/diving in I think about what actual vintage items I'll have to sacrifice to get them. For me it's real vintage > fake vintage.

[@klappstuhl4370]

...Butch and Sunshine had a Kenner line!?

[@paulb9890]

Thank you for a great modern review. Another BTTF release please, with everything you mentioned upgraded and maybe the sculpts too. Sure their generic representations look retro but even in 85 Kenner had improved on their ability to capture a mostly accurate likeness of character and costume.

[@st555ne]

i have some of the iron maiden and motu ones, and i feel they are really good in terms of capturing the style of vintage star wars

[@chrisstory563]

wait wait, IRON MAIDEN?! You're kidding right?

[@st555ne]

Chris Story nope. check their website.

[@chrisstory563]

I see them at anther site called Rockabilia. it most a place where people much bands and brand merch they have a action figure section for iron maiden and low and behold the super 7 figures of the band's beloved mascot Eddie

[@brianstevenson2249]

They use sound waves (sonic) to put the figures together. Vintage motu are sonic welded where the front and back join to the figure.

[@TheGreatSteve]

I'd sooner have the G.I Joe Street Fighter figures which I have.

[@christopherdeleon2095]

The Great Steve And aren't very hard to get second hand

[@FatherAxeKeeper]

well yeah you can't get any "sooner" than already having them.

[@georgelea4297]

Hope you had a great 4th of July an extremely honest review as always Michael keep it up 👍

[@jjadams9533]

Excellent and really honest review. I couldn't have said it better myself. I'm a vintage collector but I have several of the Reaction figures from the Funko Releases but gave up picking any more up due to their cards all looking too similar and not enough effort in the card design. A great example are the Gremlins, the actual figures are so very small that the artwork should have made up for their smaller size and when I opened one I felt a little bit cheated for what I had paid. When left on the card and put on a shelf together they just didn't work. Those Planet of the Apes and Street Fighter II cards are a different ball game altogether. A Game Changer right there, now just work on the figure quality to be a little more robust for my kids sake Super Seven and I'm all in. You've got the potential to become a modern Kenner in this boring Hasbro over-saturated low quality toy world we are living in. Great Review Michael.

[@surrealcereal603]

Hey Mike -- do these new ones have foot peg holes? The older line was split -- some did (like Alien, Star Trek) and some didn't (like the Universal Monsters). Just curious.

[@RealHectorCanales]

Love the honesty. Hopefully Super7 also appreciates it in some way. I gotta say, the Planet of the Apes looks a lot better & id probably collect, even though I was a Street Fighter kid.

[@SciFiFan2012]

I didn't see the three astronauts, didn't they get made? The female astronaut could be a rarer figure to get as well. Now I wish I'd gotten the ST and Escape from NY figures, but they just seem too retro, I know that makes no sense but at least PotA look better, but the MEGO line looks a lot better still today. PotA v SW v DC v Marvel v Street Fighter v ST:TMP!

[@mechachrist]

The only ReAction figures I got were the Universal Monsters (classic horror is the main focus of my collecting) and I haven't paid more than $3 for any of them. Still packaged, too. While I love how they look with the rest of my monster items, I can't imagine paying full retail for them. The one or two stores here which sold them wanted around $15 each.

[@mr.funiverse]

Now if only hasbro would send you some Star Wars toys, then you could really give them some tips. Loved the video! I hope more toy lines go the retro route.

[@user-go4fb7se8i]

Mr. Funiverse Nah...Hasbro and Mattel only send free toys for shills such as Shartimus Prime or Pixal Dan.

[@jonathankociuba8288]

can you do a video on the Street figther Gi Joe line?

[@finnickrinzler8907]

I thought the BTTF Marty was a custom figure of you in costume. 😂😂😂

[@Transfixed]

Still not for me, but one day i bet they'll get a licence i can't resist like Beetlejuice for example.

[@xenofett7008]

I do really enjoy the ALIEN figures from the Reaction line. Hopefully wave 3 hits soon.

[@anthonywhitehead5576]

I agree with you Michael the packaging looks alot better. I would like to see some other movies or TV shows that didn't have figures like. The Beast Master or the Cartoon figures from Advanced D & D, or maybe even Die Hard.

[@DaraM73]

Glad you got a communication from Funko, cause no one else does. Cheap resin nastiness

[@ArtistAnnex]

I was thinking about finding the Alien figures for my collection

[@shermaneagles5903]

Also with the dark crystal stuff the figures fell off the card on there own. Still some great looking figures especially since they never were a toy back in the day.

[@madhat2k]

You know what I want to see done in this style? Star Wars. Hasbro does vintage styled packaging and 5 point articulation figures (that people hate) but they always look too "new". Give me a Tarkin figure that looks like he was on the toy shelves back in the 70s. I agree with the packaging. I have some of the MOTU ones and I can't bring myself to open them.

[@grantwelsh7594]

Do the new cards say “Not a toy” like the old ones did? Also what do the backs of the cards look like?

[@visionaryventures12]

Maybe they will see this as an opportunity to re-release Back to the Future figures as a second edition.

[@AntonymicallyCorrect]

What's your stance one Mezco and their One 12 Collective line? I would be interested in your take Mike

[@gregoryreed4866]

Reissue the Golden Girls

[@pappafett9826]

They should re do the first series in the same format..ill buy them..

[@classicactionfigures3454]

I have quite a few Nightmare Before Xmas ReAction/Funko figures and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the figures. It's a shame the figures you mentioned had so many quality issues. I've been looking at their 3 3/4 inch MOTU figures, but at $15 a pop they are quite pricey considering the quality issues.On a different note, I find it interesting that many people express interest in the Planet of the Apes figures considering the amazing figures done by NECA were peg warmers and didn't sell well enough to keep the line going.

[@user-go4fb7se8i]

Classic Action Figures NECA have serious QC issues as well

[@paluxyl.8682]

To be honest , I would like to see more modern look style 3 3/4" scale figures of that lines with more articulation in exactly that kind of packages . The main reason why I no more buy new Star Wars 3 3/4" figures is the 5 point articulation .

[@shermaneagles5903]

I really hope they do more with The Dark Crystal

[@dlsmithy]

Another great in-depth review! Hey, I have seen these before but I can not remember where. So other than online, where can I purchase these reaction figs? We have Walmart, target, bestbuy Barnes and noble, books A Million. the normal stuff. Obviously our toys r us just closed.😭 Thanks.

[@BayushiGemma]

I love what Super7 is doing bringing these old classics back to life BUT as for the figures I want them to be articulated like the old 80s 3 3/4 GI Joes. Would it kill them to make a quality figure with their product???

[@BayushiGemma]

There were other lines in the 80s that were articulated, it's just a cheap tacky figure to me.

[@brushstroke3733]

I love the artwork and whole package appeal. Marvel has something like these out now, and I've seen figures of old horror movie lead villains in this style too. Very cool. Difficult to resist!

[@Sportimus]

My only issue is the price. I really like Super7's Masters of the Universe RetroAction figures, but $14-15 each is a bit steep when you want to get more than a few of them. I am not a mint on card collector, but in the case of their MOTU retro line, they look fantastic sealed in package, and that is how I would keep them. So I totally agree with you, Michael. At the same time, they are kind of tempting to tear open. But I guess that means buying doubles. Oh what a slippery slope that would be!

[@mechachrist]

Sometimes you can luck out and find them on Ebay for cheap. I have the main eight Universal Monsters (non-variants) and I think I paid maybe $30 altogether, and that's carded. It took a while, but well worth it.

[@timchorle]

These figures need just a little more articulation to get me on board, at least give them a knee joint!

[@chrisnelmes7180]

Didn't they do Predator as well?

[@Guernicaman]

I realize ReAction/Super 7 are going for a very Vintage Kenner style of figures, but for the price they're asking, I would expect better-more modern sculpts & more points of articulation.

[@ericlewis217]

Really like the Apes. I collect motu and love the card art it’s fantastic but I’d rather see S7 put that $ into the 6” regular line.

[@waynewhited6900]

Now if Super7 can undo the greatest crime against us collectors and rerelease the Golden Girls Reaction set. I would love to own one but not willing to pay the $400 to get one from the scalpers on eBay.

[@maxbrandt6]

As the Japanese say, presentation is half the experience.

[@mathiasmorqubus]

I agree the figures are junk but in package is awesome.

[@bobjordan69]

Couldn’t really see the toys very well my dude