"2001: A Space Odyssey"... How about it, HT?

FlyAndFight · Dec 15, 2008

After obtaining the 2 amazing astronaut figures, Dallas and Kane from "Alien", I only wish that Hot Toys would pick up the license for "2001: A Space Odyssey" and release at least the 3 different colored space suits:

Red: Commander David Bowman
Yellow: Dr. Frank Poole
Silver: Dr. Heywood Floyd

HT can even use the SS Hobbit figure to do a "Moon Watcher" apeman,

Finally, they can release the following large items:

-Pod (with lighted interior, of course.)

-Monolith (not much to this one...)

I'd definitely be in for all of the above.

Any other 2001 fans?

Deckard · Dec 15, 2008

1:1 Hal 9000.

Indiana Fett · Dec 15, 2008

FlyAndFight said:
After obtaining the 2 amazing astronaut figures, Dallas and Kane from "Alien", I only wish that Hot Toys would pick up the license for "2001: A Space Odyssey" and release at least the 3 different colored space suits:

Red: Commander David Bowman
Yellow: Dr. Frank Poole
Silver: Dr. Heywood Floyd

HT can even use the SS Hobbit figure to do a "Moon Watcher" apeman,

Finally, they can release the following large items:

-Pod (with lighted interior, of course.)

-Monolith (not much to this one...)

I'd definitely be in for all of the above.

Any other 2001 fans?

IN!

Especially after not being able to get the TwinchSquad figures. Glad I didn't though, after that fiasco. And I came 'this close' to dropping nearly $600 in the year 2001 for the 3 suits (yellow, red, silver).

Funny thing is, now that the 1/6 game has changed, these suits look a bit 'Hasbro-ish' to me now. But back in the day, they were AMAZING! They're still pretty kickass (at least the backpacks and helmets)...but I'd rather have HT 1/6 and SS PF! :banana

KBA · Dec 15, 2008

I'd buy a bowman..

FlyAndFight · Dec 15, 2008

I was fortunate enough not to have been caught in the Twinch Squad fiasco as well.

I just posted on the Hot Toys forum's "Wish List" section so I'm hoping that they listen...

EVILFACE · Dec 15, 2008

Anyone that can get the merchandising license to any Kubrick film would be a god.

abake · Dec 15, 2008

I'm in!
2001 is awesome and the design of the suits is brilliant.
And Bowman should come with an extra green helmet.

sladesuperagent · Dec 15, 2008

EVILFACE said:
Anyone that can get the merchandising license to any Kubrick film would be a god.

And if someone asks you if you're a god, you say YES!

I'd be all over any figures from 2001--from apes to monolith and everything in between. :rock

Reinhardt · Dec 15, 2008

would be totally in for those. and while they are at it, do more of Kubrick.

I want an Alex and Jack Torrance!

IronFingaz · Dec 15, 2008

Reinhardt said:
would be totally in for those. and while they are at it, do more of Kubrick.

I want an Alex and Jack Torrance!

What he said.

The Chaver · Dec 16, 2008

Why is it so hard to get the 2001 license?? I once read somewhere why,but forgot?

Odowankenobi · Dec 16, 2008

2001 is one of those films, while a good film, is really not one I feel the need to have action figures from. Now, if there were perhaps a 1:1 HAL to hang on my wall to freak people out, I may be for it.

yodasan · Dec 16, 2008

CaptCardboard has mentioned that some company claims to have rights
and even plans to produce figures. That was what maybe a year ago now...

The Drizzle · Dec 16, 2008

I was burned for $300- a red and a yellow suit. I would love for a reputable company to do it, even if in some ways it would remind me of that bad memory.

sladesuperagent · Dec 16, 2008

The Kubrick Estate does not give up the rights to Stanley's work all that easy, so figures have always been out of the question.

FlyAndFight · Dec 16, 2008

yodasan said:
CaptCardboard has mentioned that some company claims to have rights
and even plans to produce figures. That was what maybe a year ago now...

I read that as well. I have a curious suspicion (and hope) that perhaps Hot Toys is somehow involved...

yruh8n · Dec 16, 2008

I mentioned this in a thread in the customs section, that I know a sculptor who has been commisioned to do licensed portraits of Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood. All that they would tell me is that all will be revealed at NYCC. This sculpting studio works for several different companies so I'm not sure who it might be, although it may be safe to rule out Tonner.

FlyAndFight · Dec 16, 2008

yruh8n said:
I mentioned this in a thread in the customs section, that I know a sculptor who has been commisioned to do licensed portraits of Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood. All that they would tell me is that all will be revealed at NYCC. This sculpting studio works for several different companies so I'm not sure who it might be, although it may be safe to rule out Tonner.

This is freakin' FANTASTIC news!!! :rock

When is the NYCC taking place?

Ironman1188 · Dec 17, 2008

FlyAndFight said:
I read that as well. I have a curious suspicion (and hope) that perhaps Hot Toys is somehow involved...

From what I hear......no

galactiboy · Dec 17, 2008

Well if I hope whoever gets it (if it ever happens) does the figures justice. But man-oh-man, would I be thrilled with a line of figures from Kubrick films :rock

And I'm not into statues, but I'd buy one of this:

"2001: A Space Odyssey"... How about it, HT?

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