Update 5-7 NFL Legends In-Packaging Photos

[Steve G.]

Hi,
Today I have in-packaging photos from our newest NFL Legends line.
First I have Dan Marino from the Miami Dolphins.http://board.spawn.com/images/board/NFL_LEGENDS-5_Marino_INPKG.jpg
Next up is Bart Starr from the Green Bay Packers.http://board.spawn.com/images/board/NFL_LEGENDS-5_Starr_INPKG.jpg
NFL Legends 5 (http://www.spawn.com/toys/series.aspx?series=451) will be on the shelves this July.
That is all for me today.

Hi,

Make sure to stop by the NEWS (http://www.spawn.com/news/) section tomorrow for all the latest updates from the McFarlane Companies!

Today I have a few images to share with you!
First up are two in-packaging samples from HALO Series 5 - Equipment Edition (http://www.spawn.com/toys/series.aspx?series=442)!

Sgt. Avery Johnson (http://www.spawn.com/toys/product.aspx?product=3962)…
http://board.spawn.com/images/board/Halo_Series-5_Johnson_INPKG.jpg

And the HALO Wars Weapons Pack (http://www.spawn.com/toys/product.aspx?product=3966)…
http://board.spawn.com/images/board/Halo_Series-5_WP_INPKG.jpg
HALO SERIES 5 – Equipment Edition (http://www.spawn.com/toys/series.aspx?series=442)will hit retail this July!

Now on to my comic teasers for today! This first one comes straight off the pages of SPAWN Issue 192 (http://www.spawn.com/comics/comic.aspx?bookid=1-192-13-0), drawn by the talented Whilce Portacio…
http://board.spawn.com/images/board/SP192_Teaser_05-07.jpg

This next teaser image is from an upcoming SPAWN issue; that’s right, I’m not giving you any more info than that. Not because I don’t like you, but because I think you’re intelligent enough to figure it out and discuss…
http://board.spawn.com/images/board/SP19-_Teaser_05-07.jpg

Last but not least, join the McFarlane Companies tonight at Blunt Club (http://www.myspace.com/bluntclub)in Tempe, AZ! Tonight’s guest includes Saigon (http://www.saigonnation.com/) (from the HBO series Entourage) and Dyme Def (http://www.myspace.com/dymedef)(Seattle, WA)! For more information on tonight’s show, just follow the link below…

BLUNT CLUB 05/07 (http://www.myspace.com/bluntclub)

[zurita54]

1st

[Creation88]

fat
awesome

in that order

[Big Hank]

edit: 3rd!

[Turrisrocks91]

Awesome and im not even that much of a football fan :p

[ogrjmj]

nice lookin figs......crappy cardboard packaging.

[rupy017]

Figures look cool.
I'm SO sick of the gray cardboard though.

[Spawnomite]

Are these full 6" scale or the disappointing 5" scale?

[Xar]

WAHOOOOOOO

GO PACKERS GO!!!!!!!!!!

Steve - Is this series going to have chase figures?

[dingdongdunn44]

The cardboard backing on the front looks bad, but the backs are looking sweet. The figures look cool too.

[Steve G.]

Are these full 6" scale or the disappointing 5" scale?

These are the big boys on all the players.

[Steve G.]

WAHOOOOOOO

GO PACKERS GO!!!!!!!!!!

Steve - Is this series going to have chase figures?

Yes there are chase figures.

[Xar]

Wicked!!!!!!!!

Definately am getting a Starr regular and Starr chase (if there is a Starr chase).

[Chachi]

Is it just me or are Bart Starrs pants non painted plastic?

[Steve G.]

We did change the bases to, they are not as big as we are used to but we did put some texture on them.

[Spawnomite]

These are the big boys on all the players.Okay. There's hope. :D

[cochese75]

Marino looks good. Just wished they used the home jersey as Legends 1




:spawnorb:

[Steve G.]

Marino looks good. Just wished they used the home jersey as Legends 1




:spawnorb:
You never know. Hint.

[trucrew]

Remind me one more time. What is the purpose for the large cardboad backing? Couldn't it be more cost effective to have less cardboard like what we had for the Riggins HOF Ex?

[Paul755]

Still lovin' the cardboard. Still think it's hilarious they made Marino into Thunder Thighs.

[MojoNJ]

nice lookin figs......crappy cardboard packaging.


agreed

[Steve G.]

Remind me one more time. What is the purpose for the large cardboad backing? Couldn't it be more cost effective to have less cardboard like what we had for the Riggins HOF Ex?

Sorry I am not sure.

[Spawnomite]

You never know. Hint.You tease. :D

[Joe F.]

Remind me one more time. What is the purpose for the large cardboad backing? Couldn't it be more cost effective to have less cardboard like what we had for the Riggins HOF Ex?

The packaging on the NFL figures is universal for all figures.
Using the larger cardboard allows us to place the complete figure in the clam shell. You won't see the amputees any more with the NFL figures.

[trevisw513]

nice lookin figs......crappy cardboard packaging.

You mean that is good looking crap... :o

[banasma]

glad the slickers are back

[Chevy Man 22]

We did change the bases to, they are not as big as we are used to but we did put some texture on them.


Wow just noticed that very nice so are the bases going to be that way from here on out or is it a situation where you are going to see how well it's accepted then decide ?

[oldboy26]

The new package design front and back is awesome, big improvement. The grey tone was brutal, all that color and photos makes the package very nice to look at.

Just picked up a Tanguay from the current NHL and it's quality rivals earlier series. Glad to see Mcfarlane is back on top of their game, atleast with current baseball and hockey plus how the new legends are looking!

[ogrjmj]

The packaging on the NFL figures is universal for all figures.
Using the larger cardboard allows us to place the complete figure in the clam shell. You won't see the amputees any more with the NFL figures.

in the ask todd thread todd said they were going to go back to an all plastic clamshell at some point,any idea if this will ever really happen? and ,if we are stuck with this stupid cardboard,when are there at least going to be protecto cases that fit them? you guys could seriously make bank if you came out with some yourself.it would be nice to even have an option when buying them from the online store to have them shipped in protectos.

[Poochiesdead]

I must say that packaging looks awesome.

[Spawnomite]

The packaging on the NFL figures is universal for all figures.
Using the larger cardboard allows us to place the complete figure in the clam shell. You won't see the amputees any more with the NFL figures.I can't believe people still don't know or understand that.

[Steve G.]

Wow just noticed that very nice so are the bases going to be that way from here on out or is it a situation where you are going to see how well it's accepted then decide ?

This will be the standard from here on out.

[Chevy Man 22]

This will be the standard from here on out.

No more wooden blocks thank you Lord :p


Very nice work Steve :)

[Spawnomite]

This will be the standard from here on out.More hope. :)

[UFCFan]

Marino looks good. Just wished they used the home jersey as Legends 1

I'm personally thrilled that they didn't make the first one in the aqua jersey. I like it and all, but I am a big fan of the all white unis they wore back then (and started wearing again in 2000).

[TheCollectorStop]

Sorry I am not sure.

It's because the NFL requires their logos to be at least a certain size on products that at retail.

[TheCollectorStop]

This will be the standard from here on out.

Could you e-mail that to Protech so we can get some protective and display cases for these? They really stuck out their necks making a mold for the second type of Sports Picks packages and got burnt.

[BIGG-AL]

We did change the bases to, they are not as big as we are used to but we did put some texture on them.

Yeah to losing the Ping Pong table bases

[oldboy26]

Could you e-mail that to Protech so we can get some protective and display cases for these? They really stuck out their necks making a mold for the second type of Sports Picks packages and got burnt.

i think he was referring to the "new" bases. They'll be doing new packaging next year, or so the rumors are...

[TheCollectorStop]

i think he was referring to the "new" bases. They'll be doing new packaging next year, or so the rumors are...

Yep, my fault I misread it. What a mess the packaging changes have been :(

[DPfan39]

Yes no more crap flat football field bases. It's amazing how happy everyone is over a change that shouldn't have ever been changed in the first place. Now if the player selection and poses could get better we could be close to getting back to the good old days around here...

[mcarey032]

I actually like the bases somewhat because they give me an opportunity to have the bases signed.

[Noleman]

Looking good! Cant wait for some of these! I hope the bases can still be signed b/c the Demarcus Ware I got signed looks great!

[Philly 5-0]

Very nice, can we get a white randall, come on.

[EDBSIP]

I like the new design on the back of the packages

[kirk]

Great looking figures....

[kinedo2g]

Marino chase? White jersey teal pants I hope. All the other figs are pictued in their package on the toys page

[bearoh]

seems like there will be Marino and Starr chases in this series.
correct?

[ewto16]

Need that Young and chase if there is one. Need that Montana TRU exclusive. Screw a Chiefs jersey.

[Purdue_Pete]

I like several things in this thread... including ewto16's avatar. :D

Seriously though, the bases, packaging and figure look pretty darn good to me!

[trucrew]

The packaging on the NFL figures is universal for all figures.
Using the larger cardboard allows us to place the complete figure in the clam shell. You won't see the amputees any more with the NFL figures.

Makes sense....Thanks Joe....

[Hardcore Legend]

When you say 'All the Latest Updates' is that generic speak for no real sports updates?

[JoeHawk13]

How many NFL 'amputee' figures have there been in the smaller packages? One that I can think of, Favre 2 and none since. I think that argument can be made for NBA figures, but NFL figures have never had a problem fitting in the smaller packages except that one. If you could get the Cowboys TO and Tra Thomas into the smallest packages, then there is no reason for them others to be in the bigs.

The tall Montana is the only figure taking advantage of the space, all the others look small in the giant plastic bubble. NBA is the reason and consistancy in packaging. Sorry, just miss the days when I could hang nice looking unopened figures up.

[DW4fReAk33]

We should be happy, the bases look good and the figures look good as well.

Stop complaining on something so small like packaging. Jeez.

[Chaffee6]

Can we get a close-up of Marino's helmet/facemask? Maybe it is the angle, but in these sample pics his face doesn't look anything like in the prototype photo. I wish we could get exactly what's on the back of the cardboard packaging. His face looks too generic, not detailed like in the promo.

http://chaffee6.tripod.com/

[UFCFan]

I noticed the face looking a bit odd, too.

[Poochiesdead]

Since it doesn't look like there are any requests, Randall next?

[ogrjmj]

We should be happy, the bases look good and the figures look good as well.

Stop complaining on something so small like packaging. Jeez.

the packaging is a major issure for moc collectors.i used to buy over 100 figures a year before they switched to cardboard,i have purchased a total of 5 figures since then. i did break down and buy a case of the college series,but by no means is the package change a small issue.. :cool:

[Chaffee6]

I've stopped buying new figures ever since they changed the scale, the paint/decal apps, the bases, the packaging...what else? Oh yeah, the player selection, the chases, the board mods, the online store, the warehouse, the carpet, the lighting, the WHOLE FREAKING COMPANY!!! Oh, where have you gone, Mr. Mcfarlane SportsPicks c. 2007?

[SDhalcon]

Since it doesn't look like there are any requests, Randall next?
Packaged photos are already up on the main site.
http://www.spawn.com/toys/series.aspx?series=451
Or just follow this thread. http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=507755

http://spawn.com/toys/football/nfllegends5/rcunningham/images/nfllegends5_rcunningham_packaging_01_dp.jpg

[dathon0711]

This will be the standard from here on out.

Sad, sad, sad...

The new cardboard standard means I am switching from buying cases to just buying the figures I like FROM HERE ON OUT.

I'm a mint on card collector, man, these new cards don't match! They look stupid on the wall next the the old blessed clamshells, this sucks. I'm out!!!

[dathon0711]

We should be happy, the bases look good and the figures look good as well.

Stop complaining on something so small like packaging. Jeez.

Dude, just cause you rip open your s#%t, don't give others who keep their figures carded a hard time. Packaging is a very important part of the whole action figure experience (maybe not for you), but what other way do we have to convey our dislike for this cardboard crap but to complain here and NOT buy the figures. Not buying the figures is the only way they will change it, hopefully.:rolleyes:

I for one wouldn't mind paying alittle more per figure for the old clamshells, these cardboard backs suck that much.

[dathon0711]

I did enough complaining, now some praise:

The all painted figures look great again.
The return of the chases, great.
The return of the stickers, awesome!
The figure stands, you're getting there.

Now we're almost there... one thing left to do... come on... you know what it is... BRING BACK THE ALL PLASTIC CLAMSHELL !!!
Yeah, we did it!!!
Now we are truly back, and I can gladly and with glee hand over my money for cases of SportsPicks again.
Our long national nightmare is over.

Make the above senairo happen, we can do it.

[biteyahard]

yeah the graphics on the new baseball stuff makes the cardboard look much better, the Legends NFL look weak compared to the MLB. :(

[mcarey032]

Two figures that I will be buying are the Rivers and the Cunningham. Don't know about the rest of them. Since there aren't any skins players on there, I doubt that I would get any other ones than the ones stated above.

[mcarey032]

What I would have liked to have seen was that they would have used the ping pong table bases on the player who in fact played on turf and used the regular bases for players who played on grass.