This Toy Line Lost Me as a Fan, Here's Why...

[@Valaverse]

What do you think of Mezco? Do you own any?

[@ItsJGonzo]

Your Mezco figs are so cool. Im new to the line but as far as my Mezco figs, I have TMNT, Casey Jones, and GI Joe Destro. 🫡🤙🏽

[@FigureFever]

That is a great collection Bobby. Looking forward to seeing more in a future video. I have some Mezco figs.

[@Thee100WattWarlock]

Yes and they are dope!! You guys should incorporate some soft goods other than that dreadful ghillie suit. That sniper you made was a bust…over 50 bucks and the sniper rifle itself doesn’t even fit in the figures hands.

[@aaroneaston8899]

I have over 100 Mezcos and have been collecting the line since 2016-17. I've been 80% satisfied with what I've received. The best so far are the Dick Tracy characters. I have all 4 and finally have The Blank in my collection after never getting it as a kid is great.

[@rexjaycox9588]

My first Mezco was Diobolik. I thought the figure was fantastic. Loved all the extra accessories and what I could do with them. I love the Mezco line and yes, I have the 89 Batman and I really do not touch it. I don’t pose it. It is stationary on my shelf. Just preordered the Beetlejuice Mezco. I have several Mezco figures and the 89 Batman is the worse of them all. Great video Bobby.

[@kalphil4385]

I would like to see Mezco do older characters like Zorro, Lone Ranger,Tonto , Tarzan, and Doc Sampson.

[@bigdaddychopstoylab1814]

doc sampson on the way

[@LoganWood121]

This is why Vala is the guy. Saying what needed to be said. I actually turned around and sold off my Batman 89 after that infamous livestream. Didnt want to wait around for it to deteriorate.

[@rockabillyskydiverbear6344]

The Dick Tracy figures have been top tier so far but the Blank pre order shit show has my confidence shaken. The Shadow and Conan are great. Solomon Kane is a sleeper which needs more love.

[@alekhidell4925]

The crow. Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, Green Goblin, Morbius, Superman, Blade, retro Spider-Man, both Wonder Woman are among some of my favorite figures in my collection. Especially Doom and the FF.

[@MattyJ-h7l]

I got Doom and it’s hard to see how another computer

[@level7toys763]

That shadow is awesome, I didn’t even realize they had done him. I am gonna have togo get him now. Thanks!!

[@MrSampson795]

As usual, this man gives the most honest & sincere thoughts on a hobby we all love. Some people take the truth as hurtful but it’s not intended that way at all. You truly speak for the fans. Thank you sir.

[@jcombes1]

This is the type of content that I like. I consider this a solid critique that gets to the core of what you see in other toy lines. Adding your take encourages manufacturers and fans of that brand too. jhtc

[@ucitymetalhead]

I don't think I'd start with mezco really except for the firefly and destro and that massive mech they made.

[@skewraider]

❤🔥 🍻 💯! Scaling and articulation are my main gripes but i love the line. Got a couple. Will pick up more. 💯 Thanks for these vids, please keep them coming.

[@hammertronactionfigures2426]

We shouldn't even have to modify the cheapest of the cheap figures at all. Simply make them the right way the first time. (Of course, making figures is not simple, but taking the time to do it correctly looks much better.)

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

I don't collect messco but appreciate a lot of their stuff. Like the new Beetlejuice, the shadow and Solomon Kane. The punisher is the one that caught my eye but the $$$ turned me off immediately 😂❤

[@wameyn]

I don’t own any Mezco but I am loving these Saturday morning videos, keep em coming Bobby, enjoy your insight.

[@mindfull6254]

Ive just preordered my very first Mezco which will be The Mask!

[@mstigall9248]

I had completely ignored this line due to price for the longest. I was able to get my hands on the Mezco Alien at an extreme discount. Very impressed but completely different than clothed figures. My first retail price purchase was Dick Tracy, flat top two pack, and prune face. They are incredible and worth every dollar. Rabbit hole I have arrived.

[@segreen607]

Great post. I do have some Mezco figures that was a disappointment for me. You're right for the money we spend on Mezco, it should be flawless.

[@skewraider]

Beetlejuice looks to be getting them back on track. 💯 Thanks for encouraging them to stay and be dope. 🍻 💯

[@eddddddddddddddddddddddddd]

155 ain't nobody gonna buy it lol

[@miKeYdOEsNtLiKeiT508]

​@@edddddddddddddddddddddddddlies .. the community sees the value

[@XFactorz17]

I enjoyed this conversation and agree with everything Bobby said. I wish he would do a follow up series and unbox those figures while discussing them. I think that would gain more traction with Mezco and encourage them to pay attention. With the exception of the V2 Snake-Eyes, the Mezco joes have been fantastic and I really like the Crow figure which was my first Mezco.

[@CutThroatComics]

Mezco Is great line of figures. I have a Mexico Blade figure and I love it. But you have some Mezco I thought I never thought of buying. Great Video Bobby glad you keep amazing me with these cool video on figures and knowledge of the toy industry. Have a great weekend.

[@jaccobmccoy7544]

late 2023 and 2024 has been the best time for Mezco ever, some absolutely amazing releases.

[@MonkeyDave]

I got the Mezco Destro on sale last year and liked it so much that i ended up getting Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow too. Probably going to get Firefly at some point and a few others. Expensive as hell but kinda worth it for figs you really like.

[@rodgerdodger3429]

Real Talk! Very well said and put-together video. I loved your constructive take on the Mezco line, which I agree with. That’s why I don’t order much if any from Mezco anymore.

[@johnbattle5796]

I like what I have so far with the three I owe, but I don't want to be disappointed if I by more like you just explained. I owe X-Men's Bishop, which was my gateway, then I got modern Cable, and a Snake eyes I bought off someone😅 but I will still buy more if I'm truly sold on them.

[@BatmanEightnine]

I used to like Mezco. They broke me with Batman 89. I will still buy the occasional figure but I used to buy 3-5 per year. Now it’s maybe 1 per every 2 years.

[@Albertk96]

I often wonder how these things slip past the desingers. They can see the cape doesn't fit, they can see the colors are off... Why is it pushed through to production anyway? Especially in the case of expensive imports.

[@MythonThePython]

Great video! I definitely want the Conan figure one day!

[@playingwithplastic]

Love the videos and I love the Mezco One:12 line and hope they fix the issues I have of them as well. The Beetlejuice figure looks amazing.

[@mantistoboggan7228]

My biggest issue with Mezco is the utter lack of communication. I was supposedly on their "contact" list but received no notice when Barthlomew Vex came out, but then I heard on the grapevine it was out. So not even 10 minutes after it went on sale it was all sold out. Red Cadet was even worse, barely 5 minutes, gone. Yeah I'm on their wait list but thats been over a year now. There's just a kind of snobbish arrogance that comes across. They don't deserve my money.

[@figpinsamurai8920]

After my Batman, two Aliens, X-Force Deadpool and Daredevil fell apart, I immediately sold my Mezco collection and I’ll never go back

[@xmen5181]

Mezco does need to work on some things but they are getting better

[@xmen5181]

But ive never liked mezco import in my opinion is better

[@xmen5181]

Cause it is hit or miss if they break or you have to fix it or something and for a 100 dollar figure like he said you shouldn't have to do that but i do feel like they could do better

[@cerethpainting6606]

@@xmen5181never been mafexed. I have. I love mafex, but they seem to be pretty hit or miss too.

[@SickestToyz]

Time to add cloth goods to your figs Bobby 👍🏼 show them how it’s done.

[@stevegonzalez6356]

Time to start the drive home😂

[@Valaverse]

Nice!

[@BobaVett]

That GbG Joker blew me away. Definitely up there for one of my favorite 1/12 figures.

[@JoePal-c3n]

You know when I was collecting GIJoe back in the early 80’s we would get what? The first wave was 16 figures. Then it started to increase. Now with all the different people making o rings if it’s 40 or 80 or more a year that’s a hell of a lot plus your buying army builders. Yes you make awesome figures but just not into modern type construction. Have you thought about making a 6 inch o ring set as an exclusive just to see if the fans would enjoy them with a twist of modern construction. I still find it funny how Hasbro whom created GIJoe can’t remake GIJoe. Lmao 😂 every figure they made for the transformer cross overs was not that good at all. Delta17 figures are awesome. In Canada they mark up your $20 figure to $35 all the way up to $70 so no one really collects them in Canada because that’s a huge mark up. But super7 will still be $23 or something and delta17 is $32. So you can see why the market in Canada is not good for 6 inch. Now back in the day of a GIJoe was $5 in the USA it was $5 here. So clearly they changed how they set the prices.

[@inaheap7172]

I totally agree they need to communicate more about why figures are being delayed. I have noticed less accessories in newer figures which bothers me. 89 Batman was a real let down. I been sticking with Rumble Society. they seem to have less delays and better quality.

[@williamking1554]

i bought an aftermarket cape for mine and its great it drapes perfectly without disturbing the neck part wish i could remember wich shop i got it from on ebay

[@SoldadoColeccionista8927]

I haven’t had a Mezco, but I do have on a pre-order list for the Commando Snake Eyes. Hope I don’t get disappointed! Great video expressing your point of view with your experience and fact, not just because!

[@michaelennis9040]

Based on the figures that wowed you the most, I STRONGLY recommend the Mezco Crow and SDCC Moon Knight. I don't believe you'll be disappointed in either figure.

[@Stygian360]

A new Valaverse video you say? I'm there!

[@househendoe]

I have a few Mezcos, mostly the Rumble Society line. I don't actively collect them due to my budget when adding to my collection. Enjoying the few I have a lot so far.

[@alekhidell4925]

I love Mezco but they can definitely improve and I’m all in for it.

[@frankschuler2867]

I have only one Mezco figure (blue suit Cable). I really like him…great feel, nice joints, nice deco, etc. I don’t see myself getting many more, though. They are pricey and they don’t seem to scale with stuff I already have. I think they’d be great for one-off franchise representations and not necessarily something to fill out rosters next to stuff from other manufacturers.

[@SuperTiso]

This is why I refuse any of the pleather or seamless bodies they have. There's no excuse where I have to work to make sure my figure doesn't deteriorate into pieces.

[@KyloRenandStimpy]

Damn! Loved this video. You critiqued and even criticized them but the video isn’t a total downer and just negative. Just honesty. I can respect the hell out of that. I have about 30+ Mezco but I feel yeah on the 89 Batman and I wanted that The Batman but thought it was off and glad I waited. The ghostbusters are rad but my favorite Mezco is their Popeye release. Absolute banger! As I watched your video I started to realize they should maybe not do any movie Batmans and stick to their “own” comic versions. Those were all great. Although I will say the Knightmare Batman from BvS is INCREDIBLE!! I’m rambling but you just got a new fan. Loved the video. Ok. I’ll shut up now. Lol

[@bryansalvagejr757]

I thought that “The Batman” figure was a bendy for a second as they use the same colours too

[@ShannonPotratz]

I almost got those Hasbro Black Series Hyper-real figures but then started seeing stories about the silicon splitting at the joints. I'm so glad I didn't get those now. Almost all of them have broken down since their release, unless you kept them unopened...

[@Haveunerd]

Try some of the rumble society stuff sometime too. The Vapor figure is just so much fun in ANY display. Literally can put him in background tagging a wall giving the finger and he’ll fit in.

[@knightwalker317]

I would like to see Mezco make a Jack the Ripper, everyone has crazy ideas for figs and this should be one of them like that Nosferatu fig.

[@dubblewokad]

It’s absolutely wild to think.. the company that my little sister years ago bought Living Dead Dolls from back in the 2000s went on to become the action figure company of my dreams

[@RoboDoc2814]

I sold off a lot of my Mezcos and now only collect Golden/Silver Age pieces.

[@ScumOfTheEarthRollerDerby]

I would like to see Mezco Captain power and the soldiers of the future line with vehicles and a playset in 1/12 scale

[@DomVonDoom]

My first and only (for now) Mezco is the Cobra Firefly. I think it's the best representation of the character to date. The soft goods are actually very fitting, lots of painted details, extra heads and hands etc etc. Some things I would like to have seen are his classic loadout and the heads are all very the same so maybe more weapons instead. I'm not a fan of the packaging either but I'm not a complete in box collector either.

[@joechang6345]

I ditched the Hasbro Joes for Mezco's. They have captured the real-world aesthetic I've always wanted for 80's Joes characters. Expensive, but one Mezco is worth several Hasbros.

[@curseoffenrir]

My first and only Mezco’s (so far) are the G.I.Joes and they completely turned me around on cloth goods action figures, they’re amazing. My only gripe is that I felt Roadblock should have been on a taller body to look his best beside the other fogsy

[@matthewjoyner1595]

They should have just made it with their usual figure body and a rubbery, soft-goods type suit. Using the seamless body is the reason I didn’t get it

[@desert_hunter83]

Excellent video Bobby. I’ve really been enjoying this series. Personally haven’t picked up a Mezco yet, still haven’t found the character that I want (John McLaine, Die Hard) but I’m definitely willing to give them a try once they make something I’m into. Thanks again @valaverse

[@spoodurmin9742]

Only Mezco I bought was The Crow, it’s a great figure but I hate how orange the skin tones are on Mezcos

[@miKeYdOEsNtLiKeiT508]

Get the tracy 2 pack,pruneface and the blank... you will absolutely love them.. mez is a perfectionist to a fault esp since it was batman.. he said they had to keep going back and changing the silicone formula because they couldnt get it right. The only undeniable thing about it is the headsculpts. Those were amazing. Its a shame how that turned out .. and i know mez isnt happy or proud about it

[@miKeYdOEsNtLiKeiT508]

They did adress it but unless you don't follow the community . You wouldn't of known... I know for 100% fact you and mez would get a long so well

[@Alex-17720]

I definitely have been on the fence for Mezco for a long time. I am a big fan of the shadow as well and if I see it in the wild it is probably going to be my first. One of my issues with starting is that they can be a bit expensive and I have seen a lot of the problems the other figures; specifically the 89’ Batman, have had. However they definitely put out some great stuff and if the price weren’t so steep for the figures, I’d probably have started collecting them sooner

[@Plokman040]

Always address your faults, if something breaks give a way to contact you. They can show the photo you can examine, and fix the problem. Send them a replacement part tell them how to fit it in place. Customers are always right, without customers you go broke. Respect must be given and earned. Never had a problem Valaverse and I doubt I ever will.

[@no1studios]

Dude fr, i understand his points and they’re valid. But. I personally own 5 mezco figs. Iron man, the new spiderman, deluxe wolverine, predator and the cowboy hat logan figure. Non of them have given me problems. Only issue was a self inflicted one, was recording a stop motion and broke a claw but hey. There’s a lot on ebay to easily replace these with. So it honestly doesn’t even bother me. Mezco is truly a niche thing to be into

[@Izzy8u]

Customers are not always right, reasonable and patience customers can get assistance, the unreasonable Karen’s can gtfo

[@Ohmug3nW3apon13]

To me, I feel like some figures they just can’t get it down. It’s probably beyond their ability or just taking short cuts

[@BatFan1]

Just yesterday I saw Asoka the Geek post on his IG a pic of his 89 Batman with a split/tear in the suit by the groin area down into the inner thigh.

[@knightwalker317]

I don’t think Mezco should use Leather Material if it’s gonna tare like the way you said it tare’d, I think they should stick with cloth goods with bendy wire so it won’t rip or tare apart , well I know not to get the Mezco figs with leather now, this was useful information, Thank You.

[@Justincredibletoys]

That is the best if not second best Batman suit from the movie the Batman in my opinion as well

[@truerc]

The copper on the White Ranger is a shame too. Still like mezco though. They are a unique company.

[@geoffmikell1815]

I'm a big fan of some of their own creations, like the Gomez stuff, Pink Skulls, Theodore Sodcutter, etc. And of course their G.I. Joe stuff has been pretty solid. The soft goods do often impact overall articulation but they look so good usually. That upcoming Junkyard Joe figure looks fun too. Thankfully I mainly collect the niche Mezco items so it isn't quite as big of a hit on the wallet as it otherwise could be.

[@richardhunt6310]

I own only one Mezco figure and it's the crow, really wish they could have done a unpainted Eric Draven head

[@maybetoby]

11:16 same. I love the Snyderverse.

[@NinjaKnight]

Solid video here Bobby. I've picked up multiple Mezco figures including The Power Rangers, Superman, Ghost Rider, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Destro and Black Suit Superman, Cyclops, Cable, The Crow, Pennywise, Hellboy and I love them. I have Wolverine incoming and I'm looking forward to their Deadpool and Wolverine from the movie. I do not like the vinyl they used on Snake Eyes because of how it creases and the longevity concerns me. I was going to buy the ZSJL set but haven't yet until they get discounted which I think they will as I saw the Cavill head sculpt which didn't impress me as much as their earlier stuff. Hopefully they get themselves back on track I'd love for them to do Lord Of The Rings figures with the cloth goods, would be insane.

[@one12perspective]

And yes, my 89 Batman hasn’t aged well, mine has tears and is ripping form shoulders, elbows, and knees and the worse part is I’ve kept him in a museum pose the whole time.

[@FluffyCajun]

I bought the 89 Bats, and plan to just use the accessories and what not on a custom. Have some of the GI Joe, but mainly want Dick Tracy figs. Missed out on the Shadow though cuz I didnt even know they released him.

[@FantasyDisruption]

Haven't purchased any Mezco, I'll check them out

[@mamunestor]

I’m with you 100% Conan, the crow, and Solomon Kane are amazing. Moonknight wasn’t good, along with the ones you mentioned. I missed the ghost busters set. I’ve wanted that for a long time. Missed the BBTS sale. It was fine when I went to get it.

[@the13thprince]

no Mezco on my collection... yet... but that Ghostbusters set does have me interested.

[@MattyJ-h7l]

Love your videos Bobby keep it up. I am a casual Mezco collector I have only preordered 3 sets the TMNT, Doctor Doom, and Just recently the King Conan and god damn they are bangers for figures. This fare I haven’t had a bad experience knock on wood.

[@Africahot77]

I like Mezco. I have Blade, a couple of Wolverines, a couple of Spiderman, Fantastic Four, Dr.Doom, Gambit, Cable, Cyclops, Wonder Woman, Auaman, Green lantern, and Zero Batman... to name a few.

[@eddddddddddddddddddddddddd]

I only got crow and some 3rd party cloth goods figures. Paying 90+ a figure is dangerous territory. Ill only do it if its a absolute must.

[@english26]

Mezco hooked me back in 2015 with their DKR Batman figures. I fell in love with the line and almost 10 years later, I've got around 200 of them. Some are not good and some have been disappointments. That is not new for me and I don't think the frequency has gone up or down... they just miss sometimes. It's unfortunate, but it happens. Then they put out a home run!

[@fantastic.plastic-c1v]

Good video on an awesome product. I own a few mezco figures from the rumble society line and if I had any complaints about mezco would be their customer service . And I feel your pain on the mezco 89 batman I did watch the video and i understand the disappointment and frustration.

[@Kll-z8m]

That mezco crow fig is 🔥 also finally another person that likes the j wick mezco fig 🎉 look other than the articulation its a great fig. I dont understand the damn hate on that fig other than some articulation

[@Thetonester11]

Glad this video came up on my feed. I have lots of Mezcos and few have disappointed me like JL movie Aquaman and The Batman. I do have the Mezco 89 Batman sealed and I’ve bin scared of opening him due to the metal skeleton body. It’s my favorite movie Batman but you just convinced me in selling it based off your experience. Time dig out the Neca Keaton Batman out of the bin.

[@alekhidell4925]

I have 89 Batman but damn… hopefully mafex can put their magic on him.

[@keithp7794]

I love one:12 collective but I can't stand that the bases are bigger that 1/6th bases. Shout out to Ashley Wood for starting my soft goods 1/12 collecting. I also learned from Hot Toys never buy rubber bodies.

[@AlexandertheSmith]

art is like this, i'm afraid. not every piece is going to be a home run, plus the whole "art is subjective" thing. as you know, making toys isn't the easiest of tasks. with so many cooks in the kitchen these larger companies have, it's a wonder they produce anything noteworthy.

[@cmoney7363]

Gaslight Batman is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 they definitely need improvement & make the product consistent.

[@ljkelty1766]

I dived into Mezco with GI Joe (naturally), and I have some Golden Age Batman figs on PO with EE, and my Dick Tracy's are waitlisted at Mezco. The Joe figures are ok, but I had to exchange my Destro and Roadblock figures because of broken/loose joints. Some of their figures are a little too expensive, but those I won't buy. BTW - I will buy Joe at any scale - miniatures or life size - Where's my life -sized Snake Eyes? 🤣

[@alexklec-pilewski960]

I certainly cant complain with the release dates now, remember it was covid back in the day ;)

[@2682shark]

I just Almost just pulled the trigger on Solomon Kane and the Crow at Toy Con but I passed.. I’m kinda regretting it… I don’t like their superhero stuff too much but I love the more obscure stuff that they do

[@Phil_spidaman]

Also weird to hold mezco to a ridiculous standard of pleasing everyone, when 25% of mafex figs break right after opening

[@firefly7416]

Bobbie i do hope you start making soft goods…. Its so cool if you do.😎👍🏼

[@sea_ohm11]

I definitely feel that. Mezco has been kinda disappointing recently. I never went hardcore on it, because I don't have that kinda money. But man the quality has gone down. The last mezco figures I bought were pretty disappointing, and I wanted to love them. The fantastic four box set was the first strike for me. Like the 89 batman, that thing took forever to release. My anticipation was super high for that box set, and when it finally arrived it was sadly disappointing. Parts of it were awesome, but mostly underwhelming. Not to mention the biggest reason why I bought it broke. That "thing" was not cheap. Second strike was the amazing spiderman deluxe set. I hate the vinyl parts on the figure. After a while of posing it around it started to mark up and tear apart. For a $120 figure that's ridiculous. Not to mention terrible paint apps. The final strike was the classic green goblin. While not as bad as the previous ones, it could have been so much better. It's too tall and lanky compared to other 1/12 figures, and the ab articulation is almost non-existent. I thought it would be the perfect 1/12 scale green goblin but no. Mezco is a real mixed bag, because on the other hand I also got the dr. Doom and the king conan figures and they are amazing. I was going to get the batman figure as well, but after watching Damazing's review I passed. Currently I only have the classic robin and joker on preorder, and that might be it. At least for a while. To be honest, robin looks a bit iffy but I want it to along my golden age batman. Same with joker. I was intrigued by the doc ock but I'll probably pass. I am curious about the btas batman and joker tho. Those are definitely on my radar.

[@Mcgriffin67]

It would be so cool if Valaverse made action figures for the Invincible comics/TV series.

[@HGHofmann]

I have 3 Conans and Iron Man Silver Centurion is on the way. Also have Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. Overall cool stuff. Disappointed to hear about the figures you talked about. Cool looking figures but for the price point, should be better. BTW Mez doesn't drink or he didn't back in 2021 when I met him. Keep up the great work.

[@justinbooth89]

I've only purchased three Mezco One:12 figures. I bought two Netflix Jon Bernthal Punisher figures and the 89 Keaton Batman. I used one of the Punisher figures to kitbash a custom John Wick figure. The 89 Batman figure broke when my cousin's cat knocked it off my shelf. The left leg bent and ripped the rubber body suit. Lucky for me, the headsculpts, capes, and gadget accessories are still usable.

[@jimboscustoms]

Your not wrong i agree with all of your points. Ive got a few Mezco's and i find them very hit and miss but when they do it right they absolutely nail it. One thing i hope mezco start to do again is good capes the dark knight returns cape was awesome it draped really well.

[@BrotherLeon302]

I like Mezco I'm new and what are your thoughts on the waitlist? My first Mezco was Blade. I wish I could've gotten the toyfare Blade.

[@abemartinez8844]

Just started collecting Mezco with golden era Batman and Two-face edition and I like the product so far

[@travismason2811]

I went and looked at the ghostbusters set, but it's a blank page on Mezco and it's sold out everywhere else. Oh well I didn't need to spend money anyway ;D

[@jonathanperez7638]

I have so many damn mezco's first one i ever got was Judge dredd.

[@lucarocks7866]

Shadow IS awesome! I hope they do Doc Savage next! I emailed them about Indy, still haven't heard anything. They used to update the release dates of figs on their site but no longer. Really a bunmer

[@one12perspective]

I love Mezco, sometimes it’s a love/ hate relationship because they make a lot of hits and misses but mainly hits. I feel like they shine when they make comic and or cartoon figures and they don’t shine when they make figures based on live action movies because of inaccuracies. I really like and own the dick Tracy two pack.