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Title: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on October 26, 2005, 02:08 PM
According to this article (http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=16063) at Action-Figure.com, it sounds as if there will be a mass retail line for the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean movie(s).  The line will be made by a company called Zizzle.  Although I am a fan of the original movie, and will likely enjoy the others to come, I don't know if I will collect any of these.  What I found interesting about this article was this portion:

"Kids will be able to take to land or sea with different play sets, including an Ultimate Black Pearl ship measuring nearly three feet long!"

Now that's a vehicle/playset ;).  I still wish we could see more of this in the Star Wars line, I think that it makes a line overall more exciting.  Anyways, might be a neat line, more details at the linky.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Morgbug on October 26, 2005, 04:28 PM


"Kids will be able to take to land or sea with different play sets, including an Ultimate Black Pearl ship measuring nearly three feet long!"


How do you re-tool a GI Joe aircraft carrier to make it into a Pirate Ship? :o

I liked the movie and loved the ride at Disney (my favorite when I went as a kid, though I can't imagine the song still says 'rape' in it) but I'll not likely be grabbing any of these. 
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on October 26, 2005, 04:32 PM
I saw an article in Toyfare that they are going to make a line of Disney exclusive figures based on the actual ride as well. The line features a bloody skeleton with a sword through his chest, making him the goriest Disney figure to date.  8)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on January 7, 2006, 03:15 PM
It looks like the Green Dragon (http://www.thegd.com/news.asp?ID=24) has pics up of four figures from the upcoming 4" Pirates of the Caribbean line (from a company by the name of Zizzle).  You can see pics of the figs at the linky above, they don't look too bad really likeness wise.  I believe these will accopmany the new movie this summer, and be available at retailers.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Commander Cody on January 9, 2006, 03:18 AM
Those suck. I'm so glad Neca is making figures as well.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: DSJ™ on April 9, 2006, 11:39 PM
HLJ has the 1/6 Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)  (http://www.hlj.com/product/MEDRAH-274) up for pre- order. Only $159.07 US or $182.70 CDN and ships in June.

Ha, better deal at Robby.jp, only $104.00 US or $120.00 CDN budski.   ;D   :D
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on May 1, 2006, 10:49 AM
Maybe a little bit of an impulse buy after not finding the Senate pack, but our local Target had the new line of Pirates of the Caribbean figures/etc. on the pegs (from the company Zizzle).  I picked up the regular Jack Sparrow figure (3 3/4") just for the heck of it.  It was $6.99 and comes with his hate, a sword, and a gun.  It isn't too bad of a figure really, but not overly articulated.  Basic shoulders, hinge elbows, basic head, and basic hip/leg articulation - basically a vintage Star Wars figure style, with added hinge elbows.  Also, he has a sheath for his sword on the figure - but you can't use it.  That's slightly annoying with us getting used to working holsters, sheaths, etc. with the Star Wars and LOTR lines over the years.  Aside from that, the figure isn't too bad.  Its a line overall I could see having fun with as a kid too, with that upcoming Black Pearl ship on the way.  Looking at the pic at EE (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ZIZ00125#LargeImage) (around $61 price point) I don't see why Hasbro can't give us some new ships here and there.

On side note, I've really noticed what a deal the Marvel Legends (and sometimes Classics) figures are - we have the smaller Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Marvel Legends Showdown figures all at $7 and up - and you can often get the large Marvel Legends figures for less than that.  Just an observation - but anyways, these are out there if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on May 6, 2006, 01:59 PM
At Target earlier today I saw the 3.75' POTC2 figures. They actually looked much better in person, and I may pick up that spiffy Prison Escape Jack figure later.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Holographic Elvis on May 7, 2006, 06:16 PM
The figs aren't great and are overpriced.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on May 7, 2006, 07:19 PM
Just picked up Jack Sparrow (Prison Escape) at Target. This figure is great! Good articulation, great sculpt, tons of accesories, I don't know why all the hate! He includes a pistol, bone, and a coffin.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on May 8, 2006, 02:38 AM
I'm with HoloE for the most part...

I thought they lacked articulation dramatically, and they're priced similarly to SW figures.  To say they were poor sculpts is harsh I think, but they weren't great either...  They were just ok.

So, moderate sculpting, highly limited articulation, and pricing similar to the SW basic line which itself has tons of shortcomings...  Yeah, not my cup of tea.  I was hoping for good custom fodder but even that seems limited.  I saw a head or two I'd dig getting if on serious sale prices but that's it.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on May 8, 2006, 03:10 PM
I'm with HoloE for the most part...

I thought they lacked articulation dramatically,  highly limited articulation,

The Prison Jack Sparrow has ample articulation:
-2 Hinge Elbows
-2 Hinge Knees
-2 Swivel Hips
-1 Swivel Waist
-2 Swivel Shoulders
-1 Ball-Jointed Head

10 is good enough IMO...
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Annatar on May 8, 2006, 03:48 PM
The figs aren't great and are overpriced.

I agree, I saw them today and was amazed at how small they were. Not bad detail and sculpt, but if you want great DMC figs, go with NECA, they rule.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on May 8, 2006, 05:11 PM
I didn't notice the hinged knees on the Sparrow figure...  I noticed some had static legs though, nothing beyond hip articulation, so I guess some aren't badly articulated while others are...  Still, the giant hands, the price, and there's still a lack of articulation there for posing I feel to some degree...  The price, if lower, would have maybe changed my mind I think.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on May 8, 2006, 05:51 PM
The POTC2: DMC line also has a generous amount of accesories. You get usually a sword and pistol with almost every figure, and with the Prison Escape Jack I have, it comes with a coffin (Even bigger than TSC Han's Carbonite block). Some figures feature removable hats as well.

Still, the giant hands
The hands look pretty big, but when you take a figure out of the package, they are just in scale as the rest of the figure. The lower sleeves are big, but that's because pirates wore puffy shirts.

the price, and  The price, if lower, would have maybe changed my mind I think.
The price is just the same as the SW TSC figures. $6-$7.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on May 15, 2006, 09:19 PM
For reference...
(http://images.entertainmentearth.com//AUTOIMAGES/ZIZ00001A1lg.jpg)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: CHEWIE on May 17, 2006, 12:44 AM
I'm in love with these figures.  In fact they are my favorite non-Star Wars figures out by far... I've bought a few, and they can be used for custom fodder too!  They come apart very easily for custom parts (and stay together in one piece very well too).

Here are a couple customs using them I've done -

(http://chewie34.250free.com/051506TriggFuuda.jpg)

head - SAGA2 Bib Fortuna
torso/arms - OTC General Madine
vest - POTJ Bespin Han Solo
gloves - ROTS Firespeeder pilot
skirt piece - Evolutions Darth Maul
legs - Pirates of the Carribean figure


(http://chewie34.250free.com/050806noulebbin.jpg)

head - POTF2 Ten Nunb
body/arms/legs - Pirates of the Carribean figure
boots - SAGA Lt. Faytonni

On that one I need to make the boots darker though.

Anyways, I applaud the makers of this line.  Very well done and nice to see a 3-3/4" line again, I want to get all of these figures, and even the playsets perhaps.  Just can't help it.

Plus at good old Walmart, the figures are only $4.88!

 :)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Mikey D on May 17, 2006, 08:17 AM
Can we please leave the custom pics in the customs section.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on May 17, 2006, 09:09 PM
Just saw this new POTC2 3 3/4 playset at Target... If only Hasbro would make something like this!
(http://images.entertainmentearth.com//AUTOIMAGES/ZIZ00120lg.jpg)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: knashdx on May 18, 2006, 07:10 AM
Has anyone seen the new POTC figures other than the Target knock offs?
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on May 20, 2006, 08:00 PM
Picked up Palifico (Flying Dutchman Cursed Pirate) at Target. I heard that Disney was going to sell it's own line of POTC 3 3/4 figures at Disneyworld and Disneyland, any news on that?
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on May 21, 2006, 01:11 AM
The playset looks like it might be modifiable for 1:18 military figures...  Something for the GI's to be clearing out maybe. 

The WM price on these is pretty acceptable...  Now if only WM owuld get off their ass and drop the SW figure prices and maybe drive Target down some.  Stuff is out of hand with that line anymore.   ::)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: DSJ™ on May 28, 2006, 01:49 AM
I was just on HLJ and noticed they have a Pirates of the Caribbean 10 piece figure set (http://www.hlj.com/product/FTS60025) up for preorder for $25.28 from F-Toys. July release & no pictures thus far.  :-\
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Nathan on June 1, 2006, 03:45 AM
Since they're 3.75" which is all too rare these days, I'll pick up a few of these figures to throw in with the other alien extras and background weirdos.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on June 27, 2006, 04:19 PM
Saw Wave 1 of the Ultra POTC2 figures at TRU, but passed.

(http://images.entertainmentearth.com//AUTOIMAGES/ZIZ00081Alg.jpg)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on June 27, 2006, 04:29 PM
Although the figures aren't perfect, or exceptionally articulated, the line overall isn't too bad really it seems.  I was just looking at some of the stuff at Target the other day, as well as that Black Pearl ship that is listed for preorder at EE.com, and I think that line could be pretty fun if you were a kid.  A big ole pirate ship, some cool looking "monsters", as well as the main characters - plus some playsets and things like that.  I don't have the room for it, or necessarily want all of it, but it looks like it could be a fun line for a kiddo.  I've grabbed a couple of the figures, because they aren't bad - we like the movies - and they are 3 3/4" scale, but the stuff overall isn't so bad.  Wal-mart isn't carrying it here, at least not yet, but Target has been on board for awhile now.  Not sure about TRU yet.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Greg on June 27, 2006, 04:33 PM
I'll say, I've really been tempted by these, but I have not yet given in to that temptation. Yet. TRU has the basics at $4.99, and the deluxe at $8.99, I think. They look really good at those prices.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on June 28, 2006, 01:57 AM
I'm so stretched financially these days due to unforeseen circumstances that I've had to hold off on buying extra stuff like this for fodder.  Great pieces there though. 

I personally find the sculpts a bit lacking (the likenesses not so much,b ut the overall look of the figures leans towards heroic/toyish over accuracy in detail), and of course the articulation isn't fantastic but I do think there's some interesting stuff in this line.

I still want the mill playset to paint up for 1:18 WW2 figures.  It's very European looking...  Some good paint aps and a little interior work and it's a perfectly good ruined building for a city diorama.  I think it can only complement the playsets that 21st already made in that regard.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: knashdx on June 28, 2006, 08:43 AM
So a couple weeks ago I picked up Davey Jones (POTC DMC Series 1) & Elizabeth Swan (POTC Series 3) from NECA and decided that I was going to put together the Grotto Scene. With POTC DMC series 1 & 2 you can put together a Flying Dutchman Diorama with Davey Jones, Jack Sparrow & Maccus from Series 1 and Palifico & Bootstrap Bill from Series 2. The other 3 figures (Will Turner Series 1 & Jacks Sparrow & Elizabeth Swan from Series 2) make up an Island Diorama.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Darth_Anton on June 28, 2006, 09:41 AM
I find it interesting that they jumped in right away with various scaled figures. Guess they have to make as much money as possible before the movie goes away.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: knashdx on June 28, 2006, 10:08 AM
I find it interesting that they jumped in right away with various scaled figures. Guess they have to make as much money as possible before the movie goes away.

There is 2 company's making the toys. The stuff you find at Target/Wal-Mart is by Zizzle, the stuff that you find at Spencers, Hot Topic, Suncoast is made by Neca. Zizzle has the 2 different scales.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Annatar on July 4, 2006, 03:19 AM
My Wally had about 300 (no joke) zizzle figures.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on July 5, 2006, 10:45 AM
Its funny, at least as of Monday, our local Wal-Mart wasn't carrying the Zizzle POTC stuff at all, and hasn't this year.  Maybe our store just isn't as focused on their toy section as others, but there are a number of lines now that they don't seem to be carrying much - or any - of.  The other stores (Target, TRU, KB) are carrying the POTC line though - and it seems to be doing fairly well judging by the sell through.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: knashdx on July 5, 2006, 03:17 PM
Over the holiday weekend I saw my first Zizzle toy comercial for these toys.

The only thing that Zizzle has going for it is that it appears that they & NECA have very similar sculps for the toys.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Ben on July 5, 2006, 10:31 PM
I found a boatload (pun!) of these at a local WM. I saw Elizabeth Swann, so I almost started buying this line. I'm still undecided whether to pursue these of NECA's 6" stuff.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: knashdx on July 6, 2006, 07:47 AM
I personally like the NECA line and think that it is worth purchasing. I am working on the POTC COTBP Series 2 & 3 sets to build the Grotto Scene, and started getting DMC Series 1 & 2 stuff so I can build the Flying Dutchman scene.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on July 11, 2006, 11:33 PM
If I may be so bold, there's a story out on our front page that ties old-school Kenner employees and the new POTC:DMC toy lines...  You may (or may not) find it an interesting read, but I did...  My buddy Eric (efranks) tipped me off to the story and I must say it was interesting to me so hopefully you find it too.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Ryan on July 11, 2006, 11:55 PM
That is too bold.

Sorry couldn't resist mate.

 :P
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on July 12, 2006, 12:07 AM
 >:(
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Clone Commander on July 12, 2006, 07:48 PM
I am really looking forward to my next trip to spencers!
I want to pick up Jack, Will and maybe Commador Norrington if he ever gets made.

Then again I hate the wally figs...they are so small and the paint on some of them is funky...
And then there is V for Vendetta coming out in a few weeks...-sigh- so many things so little cash...  :P
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on July 13, 2006, 11:33 AM
Zizzle has really struck a goldmine with POTC2. Every time I go to Target, all the '3 3/4 basic figures are completely sold out. The only things that are sitting are the Bump N' Go Pintel and Jack, which are on clearance for $3.98. Might pick up the Pintel one if they go down any lower.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: speedermike on July 31, 2006, 09:01 PM
I heard that over the next year, there's going to be up to 50 POTC figures.  It seems that there will be figs from the firts movie, and next year the third film.  That sounds like a great collection.  I really like these, but the wallet belongs to Star Wars.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on July 31, 2006, 09:07 PM
My hat's off to Zizzle as well...

You guys may not have noticed but we had a story up on our front page here before Comic-Con...  A lot of the old staff from Kenner/Hasbro-Kenner in Cincinatti are now working for Zizzle and producing some of the work we're seeing.

I think the line has some growing to do to improve in terms of quality...  But at the same time they're really knocking out some good product and Series 2 basic figures I saw here somewhere recently looked like a leap ahead of Series one.

The POTC stuff sells out fast here too...  I guess so much for waiting on clearance for that wheelhouse ruin...  If I'm gonna get it I need to do so soon.  That skull/bone cage is a kickass piece for Star Wars customs too.  Could be an Amanin captive prison or an Ewok one as one of our customizers used it for...  It's cool looking.

I need to pick up some of the figures at WM when I see them (they fly out of there...  Only Target's overpriced ones ever seem to sit) for customizing.  Namely the short fat dude.

Hell I still have to see this movie...   ::)  I need more time in the day.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: efranks on August 1, 2006, 01:00 AM
CNN Money had a new article a couple days ago about Zizzle.  You can check it out here:

http://money.cnn.com/2006/07/26/news/companies/zizzle_pirates/index.htm

   E...
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: DSJ™ on August 1, 2006, 08:21 PM
I received this in the mail today.  :-*

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/RAH%20Jack%20Sparrow.jpg)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jim on August 1, 2006, 09:26 PM
The POTC stuff sells out fast here too...  I guess so much for waiting on clearance for that wheelhouse ruin...  If I'm gonna get it I need to do so soon.  That skull/bone cage is a kickass piece for Star Wars customs too.  Could be an Amanin captive prison or an Ewok one as one of our customizers used it for...  It's cool looking.

Jesse, check your Target.  Mine is clearancing these things at $10 I believe.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on August 2, 2006, 01:33 AM
Mine they're all out Jim, or I'd gladly nab one at that price as I'm customizing it. :(  Wish we could get them for $10...  If you happen to see one, I'd be indebted to you if you picked it up for me man.

$10's really an awesome price on that piece.  It just needs some work to be a ruin in a European City from WW2 (what I was gonna use it for).
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: efranks on August 2, 2006, 09:23 PM
I didn't pay much attention to the clearanced items at Target till today.  I looked for that set you were after, Jesse, but my store was out of them.

Plenty of cleranced priced pirate ship playsets though.  My WM store loaded up with toys in the last couple of weeks.  I hadn't been in there in a while and was surprised to see how much they ramped up after the film opened.

   E...
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on August 3, 2006, 02:11 AM
Thanks E, I appreciate it man.  :)

That's one of those goofy things I want, but ultimately if I don't get this set cheap I'll live without it too...  Just it's a good piece to fit into military dio's...  I saw a set an XD guy painted up.  Man it's nice when painted "professionally".  Very realistic. 

Cool stuff...  Thier Series 2 looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: jadesfire on August 3, 2006, 02:28 PM
Dale, is that the Medicom version?  What do you think overall?
I am really tempted to get it but not sure if I want to spend over $100.00 and then have it drop to half price 2 months later (it was hard enough to stomach when that happened with Luke and Vader).

I really like this version but I doubt if I'd have any place to put it (picture from www.thegd.com):
(http://www.thegd.com/images/SDCC_06/Cinemaquette_Jack1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: evenflow on August 3, 2006, 06:52 PM
Does anyone have pics for series 2?  ;D
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: efranks on August 3, 2006, 08:16 PM
Thanks E, I appreciate it man.  :)

That's one of those goofy things I want, but ultimately if I don't get this set cheap I'll live without it too...  Just it's a good piece to fit into military dio's...  I saw a set an XD guy painted up.  Man it's nice when painted "professionally".  Very realistic. 

Cool stuff...  Thier Series 2 looks fantastic.

I think I found out why my Target wasn't clearancing the Isla Cruces playset, it's in the new action figure aisle setup.  Still selling at retail. 

It is a great looking set, though.  Do you have pictures (or a link) of the one painted up for use in a military dio?

   E...
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: DSJ™ on August 3, 2006, 08:30 PM
Dale, is that the Medicom version?  What do you think overall?

Yes it is Beth & it my 1st RAH figure. I really like the figure & the box art is super, once I get things going in the house after the move this will display nicely.  8)

This auction shows the box on both sides as mine is now packed up.

Medicom Johnny Depp Jack Sparrow 1/6 Pirates Caribbean (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Johnny-Depp-Jack-Sparrow-1-6-Pirates-Caribbean_W0QQitemZ150012502121QQihZ005QQcategoryZ2480QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I picked him up from RoBBy.jp & it came to about $106.80 US & $140.25 US shipped & arrived in 4 days.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on August 4, 2006, 02:31 AM
E, I'll try finding it when I have some time...  The military 1:18 site I visit is a bit of an unorganized forum though so stuff gets lost in the shuffle...  I'll look though.

It's a well done sculpt...  The painting was really highlighting great sculpt details you didn't get otherwise really.  Very nice stuff.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: efranks on August 4, 2006, 10:41 AM
As much as I like the custom dios that I've seen of Star Wars I've always thought the scaled military guys were really up there when it came to customizing and scratch building things.  Them and the model railroad guys.

I looked at the box for the PotC playset and it does look like it has some cool detail and a lot of potential. 

   E...
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on August 5, 2006, 01:35 AM
http://www.dwarvenforge.com/dwarvenforums/viewtopic.php?id=1126

This is the guy that did some repainting of it...  I think there's more work to do to it personally (filling in the concave back of the stone pieces, painting a lot of the green another color due to its angular look (maybe a more poured cement/foundation look for it), and just a general heavier weathering, maybe painting of mortar lines, etc., etc... 

Still that's better than it appears out of the box no doubt...

Also here's Series 2:

http://64.34.172.56/g/albums/Zizzle/POTC/Series_2/1.jpg
http://64.34.172.56/g/albums/Zizzle/POTC/Series_2/2.jpg
http://64.34.172.56/g/albums/Zizzle/POTC/Series_2/3.jpg
http://64.34.172.56/g/albums/Zizzle/POTC/Series_2/4.jpg

The islander is kickass fodder, and so is the shark guy.  Really in general this wave is the best customizing bits and pieces, and just generally better work overall than Wave 1.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: jadesfire on August 5, 2006, 11:40 AM
JJ- the links state that I am forbidden to access this page.... :(
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: efranks on August 5, 2006, 02:32 PM
I had to copy and paste them into my browser and then they came up.

That repainted playset is really looking good.  I agree, there's some additional work that can be done to it, but for a toy it looks pretty good. 

With the talent that guy seems to have for paint detail I'm sure he can take it up a few notches though.  Really make it a standout piece.

The fact that, except for the wood, he's only repainted it is a testament to how well it's sculpted by Zizzle.  That's one thing that has always intrigued me about some toys, they may not look great as-is, but a talented painter can bring out details in sculpts that are incredible.  Things that go unnoticed by kids and some collectors just because Hasbro, Mattel or some other company has to balance cost vs paint apps.

A prime example of that is the Obi-Wan Kenobi head sculpt on the Hasbro 12" figure back in '96 or 97.  It doesn't look terrible but I've seen some customizers repaint the face tones, eyes and highlight the hair and age wrinkles and the face rivals what Sideshow is doing now.  Unfortunately, after a few early head sculpts, and with only one or two exceptions (Dooku, Boushh Leia, there's also a Han), Hasbro pretty much booted every head they did from about 98/99 till the end of their run.

   E...
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on August 7, 2006, 01:22 AM
Where zizzle's work with POTC has lacked, IMO, is that there are some proportional issues with figures...  Hands are bulky and bigger than need be, or a body that seems SLIGHTLY disproportionate.  The figures don't look like they're going fo ra super hero look to them so I can only imagine it's some lacking work from the sculptor.

Some of the likenesses in the line are on-par with Hasbro who I honestly feel do the best in this scale for character likeness. 

When I'm reviewing a figure (shameless plug) here for the site I honestly look harder at the sculpt than the paint at first because often times there are things iwth a sculpt that just need a better paintjob.  It's more true with the earlier years of SW than now...  For instance look at the TUsken Sniper painted for OTC...  YOu compare it with the original POTJ figure and it's literally night and day in terms of quality. 

Same with the Jawa 2-pack, and really even the Imperial Technician...  Look at the paintjob on the Tech's head from the Falcon set then from OTC...  You can barely tell it's the same sculpt.  Hasbro knows how to turn it up a notch when they want.

Granted the tech's sculpt was still lacking (buffness mostly) but even with some weathering, a better uniform color and the incredible paintjob on the head, the figure is 10x better and ALMOST acceptable...  I stress almost. ;)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on August 14, 2006, 04:00 PM
Just to give everyone a heads up, I saw Series 2 of Zizzle POTC2 basic figures (Includes Norrington, Cannibal King Jack Sparrow, Maccus, and Cannibel Chief) at Target today. I picked up the Cannibal Chief.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JayDouble on August 14, 2006, 09:18 PM
Just to give everyone a heads up, I saw Series 2 of Zizzle POTC2 basic figures (Includes Norrington, Cannibal King Jack Sparrow, Maccus, and Cannibel Chief) at Target today. I picked up the Cannibal Chief.

Same here.  I think they look better than S1.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on August 15, 2006, 02:07 AM
Nice score, good to know those are out as there's some good customizing fodder in that wave, so thanks for the heads up there Hunter.  I need the Cannibal Chief for parts.  He's got a great Amanin staff. :)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on August 15, 2006, 02:56 PM
I noticed the other day that our local TRU is carrying the Black Pearl playset from the Zizzle line.  Man, that looks pretty nice.  If I had the money and space, I'd consider picking it up.  I know this would be the "holy grail" if you were a kid into these figures/line.  It will be interesting to see how it sells, with all the talk of how large vehicles/playsets don't have a place in today's market.  It could be a good item for the Christmas season, if parents will shell out the dough for it.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on August 17, 2006, 10:10 AM
I don't know if anyone else is seeing this, but I just happened to notice when we stopped at Target a couple days ago that absolutely everything from the Pirates of the Caribbean line was sold out.  No basic figures, no deluxe figures, nothing.  All with the grey "on order" stickers on the pegs.  These must be selling pretty well, or at least it appears that way around here.  They never have been pegwarming though, especially since the movie was released.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on August 17, 2006, 03:05 PM
Stopped by the same Target where I had seen Series 2 in full force a couple days ago, and saw they were completely sold out, save for a Cannibal King Jack and a Maccus. Suprised that Maccus was the lingerer, I thought for sure I'd be Norrington. Glad I already got my Cannibal Chief, and I hope that the constant store sell-outs will prompt Zizzle to release a Series 3.  ;D
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on August 18, 2006, 08:58 PM
They have the license into the 3rd film so I think that's a strong likelihood.  I'm only now seeing S1 sit anywhere really.

I gotta get that deluxe one with the human bone cage.  I love that set.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on August 18, 2006, 11:32 PM
They have the license into the 3rd film so I think that's a strong likelihood. 

I meant series 3 of the 2nd film series.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on August 19, 2006, 02:47 AM
I know, I mean they have the license now for an extended time so I am confident we'll see beyond Series 2 from Zizzle...  I'm hopeful at least. :)  Confident is maybe a strong wording of it.  I think it'd make good business sense though when sales have been this surprising, so long as they can maintain the kid interest in the line that I think is driving it.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: 212th Battalion on August 19, 2006, 12:50 PM
i just like davy jones and his crew i think that there cool the others i'll pass
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on August 22, 2006, 04:18 AM
They are cool looking...  I wish they'd make more of the crew actually.  S2 is cool but a little dull overall.  I just hope this line continues on though in Star Wars style with loads of figures of all types.

Right now S1 is actually starting to back up and that's a little disconcerting for me...  I haven't spotted S2 yet but I'm lookin' for certain.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on August 23, 2006, 08:59 AM
I noticed at our local WM the other day that they seem to be carrying the Black Pearl playset as well - for $48.88.  Not really too bad for the size of the thing.  I have to admit I was half tempted, but I don't need it - and my wife definitely wouldn't appreciate me picking it up.  If I was a kid nowadays though, that would definitely be on my Christmas list ;).
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: knashdx on August 23, 2006, 10:20 PM
If anyone is collecting the NECA line you might want to check out your local Suncoast (if you have one). I just picked up the entire DMC stuff for $9.74 and they have the Grotto scene stuff at the same price.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jedi Idej on September 26, 2006, 11:22 PM
I picked up the 2-1/2' ship at Walmart for $49+tax. It's really light for something that big so I figure it's pretty much a shell with very few features. Still deciding if I'm going to open or return it.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Ben on November 3, 2006, 10:24 PM
Apparently, there's a new series of 3.75" figures from Zizzle out there.

Barbossa
Ragetti
Final Battle Jack
Final Battle Will

I haven't found them, nor did I know they were even coming out. I saw a Ragetti on ebay, and I heard somebody found this wave a couple weeks ago on TNI.

Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Resurrection Bob on November 4, 2006, 04:35 PM
My current source of frustration is the MR prop replicas that Gamestop stores got in recently, apparently as a one-time thing.  They had the Davy Jones key and Elizabeth's coin necklace, for $6.99 each.  Unfortunately, I've been all over my area trying to find the necklace and stores only ever have the key.  Has anybody else seen these around?
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Nicklab on November 4, 2006, 05:32 PM
I wound up getting the MR Davey Jones key at a party at Comic Con.  It definitely looks pretty cool.  Otherwise I haven't been looking for this stuff.

However I did recently score the new Elizabeth Swann in Pirate gear at a Hot Topic store.  Very good sculpting by NECA.  It makes all of the Zizzle offerings look like utter garbage.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on November 6, 2006, 09:46 AM
I noticed our local Target had the newest wave of POTC (Zizzle) figures in stock this weekend, and were actually stocked up quite well after having some empty pegs for awhile there.  I don't know about everywhere else, but the Pirates stuff really seems to be selling well here.  Although the figures aren't perfect, I think it does look like a fun line.  I have 3 of the figures, and if I had the money/space, I might pick up some of the other stuff.  Like I was telling my wife the other day while shopping for our nephews for Christmas, if I was a kid now, that Black Pearl ship would be on my Christmas list.  Maybe its because of the similar scale  to Star Wars, but I could see this being a pretty fun line if you were a kid.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on November 25, 2006, 03:27 AM
Some figures for the 3rd film showed on Ebay...  The Zizzle little ones...  Not bad looking.  Looks like hands are being done smaller too.  There is an Asian Pirate and the star chick in a disguise to fit in with the Asian Pirate...  Rice hat and all.  She looked like AMAZING customizing fodder from a female figure stand point, and the hat kicks ass, plus she had a removable robe too....  Great stuff.

This line really has improved as it went on.  I hope it's something we see more of for some time.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: evenflow on November 25, 2006, 07:46 PM
I saw Zizzle figures from the first movie today. First time i had seen them.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on December 4, 2006, 10:19 AM
If anyone is interested, this week's Target ad says that the Zizzle Pirates of the Caribbean figures will be on sale for $2.99 each, likely to coincide with the DVD release.  Pretty good deal for action figures in today's market.  I'm half tempted to pick up a few, but we'll see.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: David on December 7, 2006, 11:12 PM
tonight at Target i saw the deal. great deal! i have never bought a non-SW fig in ages, but picked up a Pirate disguise Elizabeth Swan to be MOC. i like this line, looks very nice. i will definitely be buying more of these.  ;D
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jedi Idej on December 9, 2006, 03:21 PM
The newest wave with the preview figures were out at Target today. I didn't see the Asian pirate. Keira Knightly's masscara is running and something with the molding process makes it look like she's sporting a scar on her chin.

There's one new Depp figure. I believe the Turner and Jones figures are the same as previous releases but with different accessories in addition to the plastic coin.

And these rang up at the $2.99 sale price!

Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: David on December 9, 2006, 09:48 PM
The newest wave with the preview figures were out at Target today. I didn't see the Asian pirate. Keira Knightly's masscara is running and something with the molding process makes it look like she's sporting a scar on her chin.

There's one new Depp figure. I believe the Turner and Jones figures are the same as previous releases but with different accessories in addition to the plastic coin.

And these rang up at the $2.99 sale price!



i saw kiera, didnt notice this (didnt buy that version, bought pirate Keira) . i saw only two asian pirates, and the rerelease turner and jones. cannibal depps were everywhere. the only jones was in bad condition. i will probably pick up some preview figs 2morow. i want bootstrap bill from the earlier wave.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on December 21, 2006, 03:24 AM
I've heard that the POTC figs are dumping at Tuesday Morning stores...  Kind of cool if you wanted to get in on the little line cheap.  I'm gonna check that out after the new year and see what I can score there.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on March 22, 2007, 10:15 AM
Not sure if anyone is picking these up here, but Targets are really clearancing these out around here.  I just happened to check our store yesterday after hearing reports the past couple weeks.  Not a whole lot available there, but I picked up a couple of figures for about $1.48 each I think.  The "deluxe" stuff (figure and creature/boat/etc.) and the older comic packs were also clearanced for around $2 or less.  I thought I would be done with this line, but for just over a buck, I thought a couple wouldn't hurt.  Good deals if anyone is looking for anything.

Our local WM has reset their toy aisle (nothing new yet, unfortunately), but had fully stocked the pegs with Pirates stuff as well (older stuff and a few of the "preview" figures - no POTC3 stuff yet).  The pegged prices were $4.88.  Its been awhile since I've seen sub-$5 prices on an action figure line, at least a "name" line.  I miss the days of Star Wars being priced that way.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Madcow on March 22, 2007, 10:39 AM
Not sure if anyone is picking these up here, but Targets are really clearancing these out around here.  I just happened to check our store yesterday after hearing reports the past couple weeks.  Not a whole lot available there, but I picked up a couple of figures for about $1.48 each I think.  The "deluxe" stuff (figure and creature/boat/etc.) and the older comic packs were also clearanced for around $2 or less.  I thought I would be done with this line, but for just over a buck, I thought a couple wouldn't hurt.  Good deals if anyone is looking for anything.

One of the local Targets had the same clearance sale but then marked everything back up. It was really weird...
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Morgbug on March 23, 2007, 12:51 AM
Our stores up here are still clogged with Black Pearl figures NOT on clearance.  And now they're all clogged up with POTC3 figures, preview and regular release.  It's about 12 linear feet of this crap >:( ::)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JohnH on March 23, 2007, 10:17 PM
I just got into this line recently.  I always thought they were beautifully sculpted but couldn't get myself to pay $7 each for them.  When Wal Mart had some on sale for $4.88 a month or so ago and had 10 of the 16 figures in stock, that got me rolling.  These things are great...the 4" scale is more or less a dying art, so it's nice to see some well-done figures like these. 

<shameless plug>I put pics of all of them up in our Toy Database (http://www.toytraderz.com/toydatabase/cat=553.html).  ;)

John
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JohnH on March 27, 2007, 05:52 PM
I finally saw the POTC 3 figures at Wally World this weekend and picked them all up.  Overall they're very nice - about on par with the previous figures.  Sao Feng, on the other hand, is freakin' fantastic.  Excellent detail on the robe and the tattoo on his melon.

I'm hoping future waves have a couple more of Davy Jones' crew.  Those were the best of the Dead Man's Chest series.

John
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jedi Idej on March 27, 2007, 08:51 PM
I picked up a handful and will probably get the rest eventually. The best one is Marty. How cool is that? A figure of a little person with a Chinese hat-wearing monkey as an accessory!

Sao Feng is nice, though I wish they didn't give the robe a wind-blown look. The one in the deluxe pack is nicer. And the cannon looks sharp. Overall, the deluxe this go-around is better than previous ones. The Swann figure makes a perfect dignitary for those wanting to populate their Star Wars dioramas.

Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on March 30, 2007, 12:56 AM
I picked up Marty the Midget tonight...  Outstanding figure actually, and the monkey kicks butt as an accessory in his little Chinese outfit.

Great customizing fodder there this time around...  It's been steadily improving.  "Small" fodder like Marty is rare so that's great really on a variety of levels. 

Swann in the Asian costume is really nice too for SW figures...  Very ornate duds. 
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JohnH on March 31, 2007, 01:34 AM
Swann in the Asian costume is really nice too for SW figures...  Very ornate duds. 

That figure pisses me off...it's the only one out of 25 POTC figures I have that won't stand up.  That jacket makes the figure too top-heavy, then add the skinny legs and you've got problems.

Sao Feng remains my favorite of the new batch.

(http://www.toytraderz.com/toydatabase/piratesofthecaribbean/zizzle/atworldsend/basicfigures/saofeng5.jpg)

Nifty.   8)

John
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on April 1, 2007, 03:52 PM
Picked up Marty at Target today... Great figure, love the accesories.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JangoTat on April 1, 2007, 04:06 PM
does anyone have pictures of the action figure set. i wanna see what they all look like and if they would mix well with SW.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JohnH on April 1, 2007, 04:08 PM
does anyone have pictures of the action figure set. i wanna see what they all look like and if they would mix well with SW.

Not sure if you're asking to see them as a group or individually, but I have them all pictured individually here.

http://www.toytraderz.com/toydatabase/cat=553.html

John
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on April 9, 2007, 03:37 PM
I didn't take a real close look at them, but at Wal-Mart today I saw an endcap with these "treasure chest" packs for the Zizzle POTC figures.  Like I said, I didn't look closely at the different combos, but they seem to have three action figures packed with a plastic treasure chest for around $15.  The ones I saw had a gold Captain Jack included as one of the figures, so maybe Zizzle is going the way of the "exclusive" figures now too.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JohnH on April 9, 2007, 05:32 PM
I didn't take a real close look at them, but at Wal-Mart today I saw an endcap with these "treasure chest" packs for the Zizzle POTC figures.  Like I said, I didn't look closely at the different combos, but they seem to have three action figures packed with a plastic treasure chest for around $15.  The ones I saw had a gold Captain Jack included as one of the figures, so maybe Zizzle is going the way of the "exclusive" figures now too.

I saw those as well last week.  I only saw one different pack, the "Captains" set with Barbossa, Sparrow and Jones.  Jones was the comic pack version with the removable hat, Barbossa looked to be the standard version (though the paint might have been a *tad* different), and then there was the solid gold Jack.  Kind of odd.

John
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JohnH on May 25, 2007, 01:34 PM
Anyone seen the second At World's End series on the shelves yet? 
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Morgbug on May 25, 2007, 03:03 PM
Anyone seen the second At World's End series on the shelves yet? 

John, I don't follow these but I'll happily look for you.  Our Walmarts up here put these out well before the street date and there have been a lot on the shelves/pegs for some time, so maybe.  Can you post who's in it and I'll check for you since I'm in stores every other day anyway.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JangoTat on May 26, 2007, 03:11 PM
Anyone seen the second At World's End series on the shelves yet? 

i thought there was only one wave :S. i just bought my first two today though. jack with the jacket and rifle and the singapore soldier. great figures. i might buy the rest of the line.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Reid on May 26, 2007, 08:17 PM
After seeing the movie, I hope we get a figure of Keith Richards as Jack Sparrows dad.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JohnH on May 26, 2007, 10:14 PM
John, I don't follow these but I'll happily look for you.  Our Walmarts up here put these out well before the street date and there have been a lot on the shelves/pegs for some time, so maybe.  Can you post who's in it and I'll check for you since I'm in stores every other day anyway.

Thanks.  :)  The second assortment includes 2x Captain Jack Sparrow with Rifle, 1x Pintel, 1x Ragetti, 1x Sao Feng, 2x Desert Jack Sparrow with mini crabs, 2x Captain Barbossa, 1x Hadras Flying Dutchman Pirate, 2x Davy Jones with Removable Tentacles.  Not sure why we need *two* more Jacks in one wave...typical though.

After seeing the movie, I hope we get a figure of Keith Richards as Jack Sparrows dad.

NECA is making one, but it doesn't appear to be in any of the first (and probably only) three waves by Zizzle.  Should be a cool figure, despite the character's somewhat pointless role in the movie.  :)

John
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JangoTat on May 27, 2007, 09:37 PM
 bought two more of this line. elizabeth and wil. until i find more star wars wave 2 this will be a great line to fill up more bar scene. next im getting gibbs...he looks like a bartender :)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Morgbug on June 2, 2007, 12:36 AM
Thanks.  :)  The second assortment includes 2x Captain Jack Sparrow with Rifle, 1x Pintel, 1x Ragetti, 1x Sao Feng, 2x Desert Jack Sparrow with mini crabs, 2x Captain Barbossa, 1x Hadras Flying Dutchman Pirate, 2x Davy Jones with Removable Tentacles.  Not sure why we need *two* more Jacks in one wave...typical though.


There's quite an assortment of figures out there right now, but those ones are not among the ones on the pegs around here, sorry.  Lots of nice stuff in there, but I ain't starting up another line :-X
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: darth punkinhed on July 3, 2007, 12:27 PM
I've not been really interested in this line but I've wanted that Black Pearl ship playset since it came out for the last movie. It's just a bit pricey at $45-$65 depending on the store. Then I ran into the odd Wal-mart that had them at $24.97. I couldn't pass that up but why does one Wal-mart discount so heavy and others don't? It's just odd to me.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JangoTat on July 3, 2007, 12:34 PM
I've not been really interested in this line but I've wanted that Black Pearl ship playset since it came out for the last movie. It's just a bit pricey at $45-$65 depending on the store. Then I ran into the odd Wal-mart that had them at $24.97. I couldn't pass that up but why does one Wal-mart discount so heavy and others don't? It's just odd to me.


maybe that WM hasnt been selling them as well as other WM so they get nervous and discount em :P
is it a good playset though? i remember seeing it as Disney World but it was too big to bring back with me :D
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: darth punkinhed on July 3, 2007, 01:58 PM
I've not opened it yet because it's so big I have no where to put it on display. All things considered though this thing looks pretty bad a**. Based on the size of this thing though it got me to thinking what Hasbro could put out and just aren't. This thing is made by a lesser known company and overall really isn't that expensive for what it is. It even has electronics and other features that in the right environment could keep a kid or group of kids occupied all day long. I'm dying to open it though, the box may be huge but that's no real indicator of what's inside. I'm expecting it to still be pretty cool though. If I can get around to it maybe I'll take some pics of it next to a Millenium Falcon or AT-AT (or both) for size comparison.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JangoTat on August 6, 2007, 01:16 PM
local WM near me still has the entire At Worlds End wave of figures. they have so many they have about 1o pegs full inbetween SW and Spiderman and then they have another half aisle (at least 25pegs 4 figures deep) down near the mcdonalds. perfect example of WM for once ordering one to many cases :P im just gonna wait a bit before i pick up the four i am missing. who knows maybe they will go on clearance.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on August 6, 2007, 01:37 PM
Yeah, I don't keep real close tabs on this line (or really, keep track of it at all lately) - but it sure seems like this whole line is pegwarming at this point.  It might just be me, but it doesn't seem like there is "Pirates-mania" this year like there was last summer/year.  I remember the figures flying off the pegs at first when they were released last year.  I don't know what it is - maybe people didn't like the movie as much, maybe other movies (Spidey/Transformers) are getting more attention this year.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JangoTat on August 6, 2007, 01:57 PM
in my neck of the woods it was hard to find the new line at first, at WM that is.( cant beat $5 for a figure) but then the spiderman stuff came in at $5 and pirates starting sitting longer. Then before you know it BOOM pegs filled with the entire line. The Pearl sold pretty fast though. i can still find last years stuff buried in with the new stuff though. It wasnt really a kids movie near the end, and of course more kids are starting to like those shoot em up movies, music or well video games, leaving the old era styled pirates stuff lonely.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JohnH on August 6, 2007, 11:25 PM
We've had the same stuff sitting around here as well.  I had kind of feared this line was dead and that maybe series 2 and 3 would be cancelled due to a lack of interest.  However, I've seen Hadras and Davy Jones (human form) on eBay over the last couple of weeks.  Thing is, those are the only two from the line that I've seen on eBay and they appear to be from only a couple of different sellers.

EDIT:  After posting this I went to eBay and checked a few things.  I noticed that one seller who had Jones and Hadras in the past has also had the new Barbossa, Pintel and Ragetti from series 2.  From what I can tell, the only figure the seller hasn't had is "Desert Jack Sparrow".  So who knows...maybe series 2 is on the way.

John
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on August 7, 2007, 01:58 AM
Saw some POTC figures at Big Lots tonight...  Not a good sign for a line's life when that happens.  :-\
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JohnH on August 11, 2007, 05:30 PM
Thank you, Sears Grand (http://www.toytraderz.com/ForumsPro/viewtopic/p=1461.html#1461)

:)
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JangoTat on December 8, 2007, 10:03 PM
bringing this thread back to life.

My local WM recently dropped ALL POTC figures and "unleashed" to $3. All i need now is the peg warming sao fang and norington. Has series two hit anywhere? cause im starting to wonder if  I will ever see that wave.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JohnH on December 9, 2007, 01:15 PM
Series 2 has hit in a few places.  The only places I've ever seen them are at Sears Grands/K-Marts and Toys R Us.  Very few at TRU, though I did find the whole batch for $3.98 at a TRU a few days ago.

John
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on January 2, 2008, 09:17 AM
Not sure if anyone is interested, but I noticed at one of our Targets in town (that had reset their action figure aisle), that they are now carrying "animated" Pirates of the Caribbean figures.  They looked larger than the standard figures, and the style is very similar to the maquettes from GG.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: efranks on January 2, 2008, 07:08 PM
I saw those here too.  Anyone know the story on these?  Is there a Pirates cartoon on or coming too TV?  Is the line based on a comic or something else or is it just a way to extend the license without movie support?

I noticed there was a sub title to the line but I forget what it is.  The figures looked kind of cool but I'm a fan of that anime style art and sculpting anyway.

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Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: King_Maul on January 3, 2008, 12:58 AM
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but a couple of Target here locally have put the POTC basic figures on clearance for $3.50 each from $5.00
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JohnH on January 4, 2008, 01:50 PM
I noticed there was a sub title to the line but I forget what it is.

"Dead Men Tell No Tales".  I found these a while back and while I while I wasn't too keen on the $7.99 price point I picked them up anyway.  I have always liked the animated style that GG did and these are a nice alternative to $80 statues.  :)  What I do *not* like is that Zizzle is already showing signs of being Jack-happy.  5 figures, 3 deluxe and 4 accessories with figures and we already have 4 Jacks.

Not sure if there is an animated series in the works.  I did some searching and didn't find anything, but I'd be surprised if there wasn't something coming.

John
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: efranks on January 4, 2008, 04:50 PM
Thanks for the info, John.  The style is very close to both the GG maquettes and the character keys from Acme Archives so that's why I was wondering if there were new Pirates stories coming using that style.  I guess either cartoon or comic book might be enough.

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Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: JohnH on January 22, 2008, 02:07 PM
So just when I thought the 4" line was dead I see these from Wave 3:

Elizabeth Swann (http://cgi.ebay.com/PIRATES-OF-THE-CARIBBAN-AWE-CARDED-FIGURE-ELIZ-SWANN_W0QQitemZ300189977032QQihZ020QQcategoryZ60234QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Jack Sparrow (http://cgi.ebay.com/PIRATES-OF-THE-CARIBBAN-AWE-CARDED-FIGURE-JACK-SPARROW_W0QQitemZ300189977027QQihZ020QQcategoryZ60234QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Lord Beckett (http://cgi.ebay.com/PIRATES-OF-THE-CARIBBAN-AWE-CARDED-FIGURE-LORD-BECKETT_W0QQitemZ300187414205QQihZ020QQcategoryZ60234QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Will Turner (http://cgi.ebay.com/PIRATES-OF-THE-CARIBBAN-AWE-CARDED-FIGURE-WILL-TURNER_W0QQitemZ300187413822QQihZ020QQcategoryZ60234QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Anyone seeing these at retail?

John
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: efranks on January 22, 2008, 02:52 PM
I don't think I ever saw them at Target or WM locally.

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Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: CHEWIE on January 24, 2008, 02:28 PM
Yes, I saw those at Target twice, both in the same week at different stores... next thing I know, they are clearing POTC stuff out and the whole line was on clearance.  I had no idea these would be in and out of the store in a matter of days...
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: knashdx on January 24, 2008, 02:55 PM
Yes, I saw those at Target twice, both in the same week at different stores... next thing I know, they are clearing POTC stuff out and the whole line was on clearance.  I had no idea these would be in and out of the store in a matter of days...

I know in MN the Targets up here have clearanced most of the Zizzle stuff. There is some animated stuff out there.

I am just courious to know if NECA is going to be doing a Wave3 for AWE.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Paul on March 8, 2011, 07:38 AM
Saw the New "Stranger Tides" figures at Wal-Mart yesterday.

Zazzle has improved their product a bit this time around.

The "flesh" pieces are now cast instead of painted, the head sculpts really benefit from this.

The Large Ship was available as well as 3 "Deluxe" vehicles and all of Wave 1.   There were only 2 pegs for figures.  I guess retailers are learning their lesson? 

Jack Sparrow
Gibbs
Barbosa
Angelica
Blackbeard

were the figures.

Hopefully Wave 2 has some good Generic pirates or British Naval crew.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: efranks on March 8, 2011, 10:27 AM
I didn't think Zazzle did the figures this time around, I thought JAKKS Pacific had them?

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Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: iFett on March 8, 2011, 10:31 AM
I saw these at WM the other day - no interest, but thought the "dead skeleton light" thing was a nifty feature.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Jesse James on March 10, 2011, 12:09 AM
Yeah I liked the weird skeleton things on the face...  Weird.

I saw these tonight for the first time...  Custom fodder, which is always nice, though it's a little limited.  The female character was the only one missing.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: efranks on March 10, 2011, 09:09 AM
I spotted them at Walmart last night also.  I picked up one Jack figure and looked at it, it's not bad, but I didn't really look through the pegs to see what all was there.  I don't think I'll be buying any of these, not even for customs or backgrounders.

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Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: CHEWIE on March 10, 2011, 02:59 PM
I have picked up Jack and Angelica so far.  These are much more intersting than the Zizzle figures in my opinion.
Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Paul on March 11, 2011, 01:15 PM
Sorry Jakks not Zazzle... my bad...

Got Blackbeard yesterday.

Title: Re: Pirates of the Caribbean Collectibles
Post by: Brian on March 14, 2011, 12:16 PM
I saw these at WM yesterday, the only place I've seen them in town so far.  Didn't look at them too closely, but it looks like there are the smaller scale and then larger "collector" figures, that sort of look like Unleashed with a little bit of articulation.  Again, didn't look closely though.  I might take another look at them.  I picked up a Jack Sparrow from the previous line, just for the heck of it, and may do that again if it is really well done.