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Post by Dark Horse on Feb 11, 2013 2:32:35 GMT
I'm pretty upset by this reveal at Toyfair. Look how much smaller the drawbridge is, the parapet now seems like a suicide platform, the ledge is tiny, and the Wind Raider display option on the inside can't possibly work due to size constraints. I've also heard the dungeon floor piece with all the monsters on it has been cut as well.   Typical fucking Mattel. Toy Guru is an absolute fool and a lying, weasely cunt.  |
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Post by Dark Horse on Feb 11, 2013 3:05:09 GMT
My ideas for fixes -
Drawbridge - Set it down an inch or half inch lower into the base, giving more headroom.
Parapet - Either set the floor lower or make the wall higher. Right now it looks like a suicide platform.
Ledge - Make it wider like the mock-up. A figure should be able to stand on it with their side against the castle wall, not having to lean on it with half their feet overhanging the edge.
Dungeon - DON'T CUT THE MONSTER GRATE!
Wind Raider attachment - Make it a swappable piece with the dome pawn. Having it in the middle of the castle floor makes no sense.
Interior floors - Make them slightly higher, just so figures don't bang their heads or have to stand with their knees bent.
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Post by antiguru on Mar 24, 2013 21:21:24 GMT
I personally think that the castle as it is, is beyond fixing. The only improvement would be a completely different, larger sculpt. Or to somehow scale up the existing one. I still can't get over how Mattel screwed the pootch with this play set. I am so very disappointed.
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Post by solojones1985 on Mar 24, 2013 23:27:28 GMT
Scott said that it's been shrunk to save on production costs and thus, bring down the actual cost for the consumer. They won't make it bigger
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Post by antiguru on Mar 28, 2013 17:24:02 GMT
I am so sick of the members on other forums who try and justify Castle Grayskull as being, "Just fine" ... It's amazing how some people brainwash themselves into thinking certain things. There's one on the org who keeps insisting that you can't judge something until you see it in person. LOL! Sorry but, All it takes are a few pics showing the Castle/figure ratio --- and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that the castle is inappropriately sized for the MOTUC figures. And why are there people insisting that the figures are 6" when they are actually (on average) 7"  What the f!@# is wrong with people?! There is NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING that can make this play set right. Castle Grayskull is an overpriced clam shell that isn't too much bigger than the vintage castle. Such a damn shame that this thing had to be ruined. Thank god for the Castle of Power. |
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Post by solojones1985 on Mar 28, 2013 21:23:27 GMT
I do agree with you there AG. Depending on your characters that you choose to put in CG, then you end up with another few inches on your figure like Draego-Man, his horns put him more around 8.5". They need to scale the castle up and make it fit in with what MOTUC SHOULD be.
I saw on BBTS, they had the audacity to sell this pile of garbage for $375. Seriously. They expect that after shipping and taxes, that adult MOTU fans will have $400 to drop on it.
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Post by Dark Horse on Mar 28, 2013 22:02:19 GMT
I honestly think the only people who say they like the castle as is have some sort of ties to Mattel. Either they are Mattel forum accounts, dupes or are guy who get free review figures etc. No person in their right mind can be O.K. with the BS that has gone on with the Castle.
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Post by antiguru on Mar 29, 2013 22:44:57 GMT
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Post by Dark Horse on Mar 29, 2013 23:13:50 GMT
Well, he works with the 4HM, so basically he's a mouthpiece for them. He'd never say anything bad about thier stuff, or Mattel's. I guess his job would be on the line if he did.
I liked his artwork on the icons Castle box.
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Post by antiguru on Mar 29, 2013 23:44:43 GMT
ahhh... that explains it. No wonder he's so defensive about it.
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Post by solojones1985 on Apr 3, 2013 1:40:53 GMT
I've noticed that loads of people are marking out for matty, including pixel dan. It;s only cause he keeps getting free figures off them to review. People do need to stop marking out and realise that matty and TG couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery.
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Happy in his folly, the fool embraces the Devil 
What the f!@# is wrong with people?! There is NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING that can make this play set right. Castle Grayskull is an overpriced clam shell that isn't too much bigger than the vintage castle. Such a damn shame that this thing had to be ruined. Thank god for the Castle of Power.