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Title: Family Guy toys
Post by: Morgbug on May 16, 2005, 10:22 AM
another from AFX click here for a chuckle (http://www.shopafx.com/fagupeandlo2.html)  I like the show and its irreverance.  Just don't find the toys around here though. 

Do we already have a thread for this?
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: evenflow on May 16, 2005, 06:16 PM
My girl friend collects these. They are actually pretty cool. It was tough to find Lois and Chris from Series 1. Series 2 was much easier we just bought a full case so she got both versions of Death. I just picked up that 2-pack for her and she pre-ordered the Peter vs. Chicken 2-pack.
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Angry Ewok on May 16, 2005, 07:55 PM
I love Family Guy - the toys look pretty kickass, but I've been on a pretty fixed budget here lately. If I get the chance to, I'll probably pick up a few.
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: DoctorPadawan on May 16, 2005, 09:37 PM
I love the show (the RETURN OF THE CHICKEN last night had me coughing from laughing so hard), but I'm going to have to stay away from the toys.  I simply don't have the money for them.

That being said, if they make a Quagmire figure that does the head jerk action or the Dirty Old Man, someone let me know, as I'll break the rules to get those.   ;D

"Do you like popsicles?"
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: evenflow on May 17, 2005, 08:12 AM

That being said, if they make a Quagmire figure that does the head jerk action or the Dirty Old Man, someone let me know, as I'll break the rules to get those.   ;D


Well they have a Quagmire in series 2 with a blow up doll. Thats pretty funny.
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Brian on May 17, 2005, 09:22 AM
I was sort of tempted by these as well, as I really enjoy the show.  I see that Series 2 is on Amazon, but I must have missed the boat on Series 1.  I'd probably pick up a Stewie, and maybe Brian, first if anything.  I don't know that I've seen the Peter vs. Chicken 2 pack, that would be a nice pickup.  It was nice seeing their fight "continued" on Sunday's episode.  Hilarious.
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Angry Ewok on May 20, 2005, 07:58 PM
That'd be cool to get a few Star Wars Family Guy figures... The Swallow chickling with Boba Fett's head, Chewbacca, Luke impaling some woman during eye surgery, Obi-Wan "Never been happy" Kenobi, and whatever ones I'm forgetting.
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Reid on August 26, 2005, 01:56 PM
I love Family Guy. Own all 3 seasons on DVD. I saw the "Christoble" figure at FYE but passed.
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Jayson on August 26, 2005, 01:58 PM
I've have a Joe Swanson on my desk at work… needless to say I got strange looks from my co-workers.
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: evenflow on August 27, 2005, 08:49 AM
I just picked up the life size Stewie for my girlfriend. I will probably save it til X-mas though  ;)
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Commander Cody on August 28, 2005, 03:50 PM
Life size? From Funko? Or are you talking about the 12" version from Mezco?
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: evenflow on August 29, 2005, 10:30 AM
Sorry i meant the Mezco one, I actually thought about buyingt he other, but it was too expensive.
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Madcow on January 11, 2006, 02:54 PM
That being said, if they make a Quagmire figure that does the head jerk action or the Dirty Old Man, someone let me know, as I'll break the rules to get those.   ;D

Funko just released a Quagmire Bobblehead that has the head action. I got it for Xmas and it was the only one I wanted from the set for that reason...

As for the Mezco figures, I almost have them all including both Deaths, both box sets and the Toyfare Chris exclusive. The only ones I didnt get were Bedtime Stewie from series 1, the 1.5 family boxset, the 12" Stewie and the 18" Peter...
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Morgbug on September 18, 2006, 05:54 PM
New series out now.  Finally they've gone with the core stuff for sales.  New Stewie sculpt, dance party Stewie and Bertram.  Rest of the series is pretty nice too.  Clevemire 8)
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Morgbug on October 4, 2006, 01:34 PM
Picked up the entire series yesterday and these figures are fantastic with great accessories as well.  Well worth the money and interesting to note that after a couple of series not selling so well, they've gone back to their strength with Stewie and that suits me just fine.  How do you go wrong in a series with two Stewies, his unborn brother and a drunk dog in a banana suit? 

Series 7 looks interesting as well with young Death. :)
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Madcow on October 6, 2006, 10:57 AM
Well, this makes 2 series that i'm behind now. Maybe Santa will be good to me this Xmas.  ;D  I think i'm going to skip the Sexy Party Stewie, it's lame IMO but the Bertram/Stewie set is a must for me. The inclusion of the ships is really sweet.  I also am really stoked that they made Seamus. That's been one of my most wanted characters since the beginning of the line...

Also, later this year the official Family guy video game comes out for all consoles. Here's a description of it:

"In the game, you take control of Peter, Stewie, and Brian, each with unique objectives. As Stewie, you match wits against your equally diabolical brother Bertram as you vie to take over the world. Peter's quest is to tear through Quahog gobbling up all the food in hopes of defeating Mr. Belvedere. And as Brian, after being wrongly arrested for impregnating Seabreeze, you must go and find the real culprit and clear your name. As the game progresses and stories overlap, you switch from character to character.
According to the developers, the actual gameplay involves combat (you know Peter's going to end up fighting the giant chicken at some point), stealth (Brian sneaking out of prison, no doubt), and puzzle-solving gameplay (one can only wonder). Interestingly, you'll also be able to play out the random, non-sequitur sequences that have become so common in the show."

Friggin' sweeeeet....
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Artoo on October 7, 2006, 05:57 PM
I love the show, not intrested in the toys though.
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Morgbug on April 12, 2007, 03:37 PM
Anybody at all buying these?  Series 7 showed up and seeing as Series 8 is down to just four figures, I'm guessing this line is all but done.  I'm wishing I'd snagged a couple of the box sets when Tower Records was clearing them out, but did bother at the time :-\

Series 7 looks nice though with Young Death (& dog), commando Stewie and hot Lois.  Have to figure out if my comic shop brought them in, otherwise I'll get them elsewhere.
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: evenflow on April 12, 2007, 05:49 PM
My girlfriend stopped buying these around the 4th wave. They were cool figures but lost their appeal quick.
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Morgbug on April 12, 2007, 07:34 PM
Yeah, I can see that.  Some characters I thought were awfully weak came out in series 3/4/5.  Six was awesome for me and seven is about half good.  But the end is near...
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Morgbug on February 18, 2008, 12:26 AM
No love for Family Guy/Mezco at Toyfair?  I thought they'd squeeze out some Blue Harvest stuff, but maybe don't have those licensing rights?  Conflict with Hasbro?
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: DSJ™ on February 18, 2008, 12:37 AM
All I see are those wobbly things.

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2008/Funko/DSCF8286.JPG)
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: evenflow on February 18, 2008, 09:04 AM
I didnt notice anything new at the mezco booth for family guy.
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Morgbug on February 18, 2008, 12:18 PM
Looks like there might be another to the left in the photo Dale posted.  I'm not so keen on wacky wobblers/bobble heads :-\  I'm sort of surprised that nothing has come of this.  I know the line isn't really selling all that well over the last few series' and I understand why - the character selection is rather limited at best.  But I had thought this would breathe new life into the line for a short period and that they'd at least do a series of the major characters.

They could have easily skipped Meg and just done Stewie, Peter, Brian, Lois, Quagmire, Cleveland and the creepy old dude.  The series have usually been around 6-8 figures, so that was a perfect fit for a single wave. 
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Ryan on February 19, 2008, 12:53 AM
Looks like there might be another to the left in the photo Dale posted. 

Brent, I think it must be the Chewbrian. IIRC the only three of these that have been annouced are Quagmire, Stewie, and Brian.

EDIT: Upon looking at that first image closer there is one packaged Brian next to the two Quagmires. Perhaps there is another new one then?

(http://images.entertainmentearth.com//AUTOIMAGES/FU8340lg.jpg)
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: JohnH on February 20, 2008, 09:46 PM
I didnt notice anything new at the mezco booth for family guy.

Nope, nothing new.  We confirmed with Mezco that the line is done.  There will be a "best of" series/multipack released, but there will be no new figures. 

John
Title: Re: Family Guy toys
Post by: Morgbug on February 20, 2008, 11:56 PM
Ouch.  Thanks for the clarification John, it means my collection is complete.  Obviously I'd been hoping for the Blue Harvest toys, but not going to happen.