Regarding the soft sculpt of Indy's face, I'm reminded of Michael Keaton's line from Multiplicity about "a copy of a copy not being very sharp . . . . "

@brianartillery

5 ай бұрын

I think that the term for that, used on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', was 'Replicative Fading'. 🤔🤔🤔

Toys have certainly gotten unreasonably expensive. A simple articulated 3.75" figure like GIJoe or Trek is over $23 here in Canada. That's nuts.

Definitely some disappointing quality issues there that shouldn’t be happening on such an expensive figure. It’s even more expensive over here in Australia than what you paid - it’s about the equivalent of £83 over here.

Sorry to hear that you're disappointed with the Jumbo Indy. I received mine last week. I was looking forward to unpacking him. But now, I think I might just leave him in the packaging. As Sallah warned, "It is something that man was not meant to disturb."

Generally there is a designing problem,from the toy companies.They hurry up,to produce a toy and they don't give a.......for us.That's the truth. So ,I stopped to spend my money for them. Thanks for this video my friend!

I think toy quality has dropped dramatically over the last 10 or so years. Buying modern toys to open is a dice roll where the odds are not in the consumers favour.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

I don't buy many modern toys because I have had so many issues with them. And they are often not made to be fixed. This is a lesson learned.

@Rocket1377

7 ай бұрын

It depends on the manufacturer. LEGO and Playmobil's QC standards remain as high as ever.

@3Storms

7 ай бұрын

Prices are up but quality is down.

@alpha2turbo

7 ай бұрын

I agree. I've been a Transformer collector my whole life with easily over 1000 toys and the newer ones break easy.

@BrynSmith76

7 ай бұрын

@@Rocket1377 very true. They have always been consistent. I probably should have been clearer and said I was referring to action figures, particularly those with higher price points which are supposed to suggest quality but very often don't. I purchased a McFarlane DC figure whose leg fell off out of the packet, a Marvel Legends figure whose arm snapped off out of the packet. I don't collect many modern toys and already have 2 examples out of a handful where I got breakages straight away. Not to mention the number of instances I have seen paint errors as well. It's not like I'm buying a knock off toy.

I really like the fact that the packaging can be opened quite easily without causing damage. The figure looks ok imo but I 100% agree that the quality could be better. Btw awesome review 👍

Ever since Diamond bought Gentle Giant the quality of their products went way down. They couldn’t even match the correct colors of the Kenner figure. Here’s a tip on paint: I spray all of my jumbos with a clear coat of floor wax. I used Pledge but since it was discontinued you can use Floor Shine. It gives it a semi-gloss finish like the vintage Kenner figures and protects the paint from chipping.

That’s a bummer. As always a firm but fair review. At least it looks good in packaging for display.

Thanks for the honest review.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

Any time!

Yes received this figure a few days ago with slightly damaged blister so sent back for replacement. To be honest I have the rocket firing Boba Fett jumbo and that's not much better so had my expectations low. Gentle Giant have always been very hit and miss. Shame it could have been a fun figure to have.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. This is the first of the Jumbo figures I have bought and will be the last. I always like the look of the Star Wars ones but never grabbed one. I'm quite glad I didn't now.

Thank you, Sir, for your content. I enjoy it greatly

The figure reminds me a little bit of my Big Jim figures from Mattel. But it was a real good quality made figure. I had so many accessories and weapons for that figure. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for showing this up close. I am surprised to see the paint chips off the figure easily from what this shows. Carded, it looks cool though. Thanks.

His arm creaking sounds like a door opening in a haunted house.

It would be neat to see 12 inch figures like those old Star Wars figures.

@brianartillery

5 ай бұрын

The do make them... But they're not great.

The Haslab Sentinel could have used those knees

Actually Dave thank you for the honest review of this toy . So the rest of us toy collectors do fo the same mistake.

For a moment I thought the gun was going to be moulded into the holster and not come out of it ...

Dave will make this better one day when he has a idea in his dream it will come to him like a lightbulb or a flash of lightning not literally i mean in a brainwave idea sense dont want nothing to happen to dave he is a toyfixer genius

A nice honest assessment there. It's not a downer video-wise as it still makes for interesting viewing and good consumer advice!

I saw on of these the other day for £75. Was very tempted.

I had really been looking forward to picking this up, but the dubious QC and other flaws have my rethinking spending that kind of $

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

I was also looking forward to getting it. I really wish I hadn't now as it is just not worth the outlay.

Honest review video from Dave, for the Toy Polloi Channel. This Jumbo Indy is just a waste of plastic and money.

The Jumbo figures, whether this one or the "Star Wars" Jumbos, aren't meant to be moved and played with, really; they're just cool-looking kitschy pieces to display. Does GG overprice the Jumbos a bit? Sure, I think $50 or $60 would be more fair than $80. But I'm totally happy with my Indy Jumbo and the few Jumbo SW figs I have, as they look great on display. Nobody's actually going to be moving and playing with these things as "toys" and they're not meant to be, so "articulation" just isn't an issue for me. He looks great on my desk and that's all I wanted.

It doesn't seem to be if they "customized" the figure to be up-scaled, he has the same qualities as the original 3-inch figure, but those don't quite translate into that scale, they should have used thinner plastic, and sturdier paint, and maybe loosened up the joints so he doesn't loose his paint every movement he makes.

That’s a bummer! I’ve seen the Star Wars figures and I can see the why people are interested in buying them for the nostalgia, but if your paying big money there should be some quality control.👍🏻

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

Exactly!

Great review. . .

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

That hat!!! In the larger scale it's more obvious that it looks less fedora and more of a pork pie! Thanks for the visual, it is no longer on my Christmas wish list

I am still disappointed in their screwing up the GI Joe upsized line. They blew the opportunity to do Snake Eyes with Timber, Storm Shadow, Baroness, Zartan, and other characters to do the 1982 stuff instead. Did they really think they could get customers to keep buying shit until they eventually got around to the good ones?

As a fellow toy collector, sometimes I think they make rubbish products because they know that some of us need THE Complete Collection, which is one of everything, no matter how crappy it is. That's why they hit you hard with a price that you need only pay once. Not nice practices, GG. Thanks for the video.

Could you run a painted wire alongside or instead if the whipvsovyou can pose him?😊

😮 It’s akin to Wave 1 Star Wars Retro that can’t hold their guns, did no one in the design process try moving the limbs!

It reminds me of the late 60's Johnny West figures by Marx. I have a 1967 Sam Cobra figure that moves better than that figure. Thanks for all your videos , I re-watch them quite often.

I wonder why they don’t look more like Indy…the sculpt is not great.

I guess these are only really meant for display, but interesting to see your evaluation nevertheless.

So many collectables are a total rip-off these days considering the quality of the product.

Crikey. For that price (Around R1600 for me) I would expect perfection.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

Maybe not perfection, but at least a whole lot better.

Yeah, that's just rubbish. The state of action figures' QC is so sad and bad these days.

I’d definitely have to return it.

I’d recommend just getting a 12 inch Indy doll you can still find them for a bargain …their value is going up.

I have had (and sold on) several Gentle Giant statues and had the Jumbo Stormtrooper at one point. They are not a toy company but a statue/collectible producer who do some design work for figure companies. This and the Star Wars line are both collectibles rather than toys and not really for anything other than display. This doesn’t forgive the QC issues, and personally speaking I thought this line is a bit pointless, but they do state ‘this is not a toy and articulation is for display purposes only’ on the packaging.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

I would agree they are not a toy company. But that fact you can't pose the legs at all and any minor movement damages it is a clear fail for me.

That's too bad. It really seems like a novelty intended to stay in the packaging, which doesn't feel worth it at that price.

You could fix the joints with a lot of effort/cutting/sanding/repainting, but that's not going to fix the paint rub issues. You're right, this is in no-way a 70 pound toy. Even as a collector's item it shouldn't have been that much for what you got :(

That’s really disappointing. Yeah, I get that it’s probably meant to be a static display but it’s a static display of a toy! Just checked locally, $170AUD. Hard pass for me.

@Jason_Fisher

7 ай бұрын

I’m in Australia too and I found it for $160. Still way too over priced.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

It really is. I was looking forward to this. And wanted to mess about posing it with other figures. Which would seem a basic thing to ask for, the ability to pose it.

The stiff joints sound like it's from the same duff paint job. I wonder if they intended it to coloured plastic and plans got changed somewhere without tollerances.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

Could be. I am not sure why it's all painted.

Should have come with a little Ark 😉

Shame really. I like a little of the Gentle Giant Star Wars figures but don’t have space for them so never got any. This is one I’d consider but £70 is a bit steep.

You can’t love every one, I agree with your constructive criticism

You think it would be a simple thing to upscale a figure with the same ideas as the smaller original. And those noises the joints make....wtf?!

Indy's joints sound like mine in the morning. Why would they paint so much of the figure instead of molding parts in different colors? That's ridiculous.

Hmm, think I'll give that a miss.

What an absolute trainwreck. At least they gave him a gun that can shoot round corners

Such a shame Dave. Will you be making some accessories for it? Improve the whip, shoulder bag...the sky is the limit. 😎 Take care😊

What kind of an absolute psychopath puts *PAINT ON JOINTS*

Huh. Everything you pointed out is typical to the Star Wars Jumbo figures. That’s just how they are. Lots of paint scuffing when you articulate them and have them hold their weapons, no pose ability with the legs, soft sculpts with emphasized mold lines, and tight joints. Those are consistent features of the line. Definitely not a toy and not meant to be handled much. It’s just supersized nostalgia. I love my jumbos, both carded and displayed loose with my Kenner figures.

It's like it's... Bland for lack of a better word. Looks very undetailed, kinda blobby? Like it's literally just scaled up but no extra detail added.

Sorry it is a bad toy. Thanks for the review. I have seen their giant Star Wars figures before but never bought one.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The only modern collecting I've done for a few years now is Stan Solo. What an expensive disappointment this is.

I'd be sending that junk back for 70 quid. Never been GG fan personally.

I’d be disappointed too Dave. Definitely not worth the money🤷‍♂️

That is unfortunate, sorry you had such a poor experience.

Have you ever thought about making an Action Man into an Indiana Jones figure? I'm sure it could be done. The hat on that figure is terrible - it looks like a Ska Trilby more than a Fedora - high crown, little narrow brim... The figure reminds me of the ex Madness member, Cathal Smyth (or Chas Smash as we used to know him). One step beyond!

@toypolloi

5 ай бұрын

I think it would be pretty easy. There are lots of similar Action Man clothes and you can buy 1/6th scale jackets on ebay.

Could have bought an Action Man for that price! Shame it's such a flop. A cool concept though, and one that could be easily improved.

I feel like the groin area is assembled backward. Like the booty is on the front, and that’s why it doesn’t bend correctly?

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

It's the same design as the 3 3/4 inch version, just scaled up. But they have somehow made it so it no longer works.

With the tech available now (Ex. Hasbro's Selfie Series) there shouldn't be a bad face sculpt. I know that the production costs vs. retail price is a major thing to consider, but why release a disappointing figure at all? I have a question for you totally off topic. Is there anything you could do to make a figure's weapons and accessories less flimsy? I have a Fortnite Brutus gun who's barrel always bends when I put even the lightest blast effect on it. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

I have videos on straightening weapons, but modern plastic tend to be very soft and don't hold small shapes well at all. The gun on this indy is a perfect example.

@daringilmore6470

7 ай бұрын

@@toypolloi ok. I was hoping there was something I could do about this problem. Just got to look for better quality. Thank you.

What a disappointment. At the beginning I really thought he looked pretty cool. IMO, Gentle Giant would have been better off doing this figure without any joints, asking maybe 50 BP? Which would also have been quite expensive, but you would not risk paint rubs if you dare to move a joint.

Wow looks like trash unfortunately. Not sure recent Indy toys are worth collecting. We aren’t getting some major characters so there will always be notable holes in the line. No company seems to be allowed to make a Mola Ram figure, or if they try like LEGO did it gets canceled.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

The retro collection figures are not perfect, but I have been enjoying making custom weapons for them. In the UK the original figures are so hard to find, so the retro figures are a good option.

Package it up and get a refund. Not worth the money

These toys are not meant to be taken out. These are for adult collectors and more thought will go into the card, as that's what you are staring at when it is on your wall.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

Maybe, but that is not how I collect as an adult. And it clearly says Poseable on the front of the packet 🤔 which it isn't. It's barely touchable as it marks so easily.

You could have some fun customizing this one. Maybe dry brush the beard stubble on Indy's face and spray a clear top coat over the figure to prevent scratches.

Stiff Giant

I feel for the fans and collectors. This must feel like a punch in the stomach. Although I was never bittern by the Action Figure Bug, I am an avid Collector other old toys. 1960s TIMPO is a regular in my Collection. Probably the closest I have to Action Figures per se. Finding a rare or missing piece is always a delight. When I pay a Premium for such, only for it to arrive broken in transit, It must feel akin to Action Figure Collectors and this weird 12" figure. Sorry Guys. This figure looks all kinds of bad to my untrained eyes.

It looks like he's groin is back to front, ???

Thats an horrendous price for tat like that. how about kitting an action man out with the right gear as one of your "projects"?

Pretty sure these jumbo figures are meant to be just a novelty. Not really made to be removed and articulated.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

Except it says on the front of the package Poseable? 🤦 If it's not supposed to do that then why put it on the front?

@Rocket1377

7 ай бұрын

All toys should be able to be played with. End of story.

I suppose Gentle Giant would argue that the figure was a display piece and the articulation wasn't really meant to be used. Which is fair enough, but then you get into the question of whether - if it's only meant to be kept in the package and displayed - they'd have been better not to have any articulation at all and just present it as a statue, which would presumanly have lowered the price significantly since there'd be no need to mould the pieces individually and pay someone to assemble them. When Kotabukiya did a line of non-articulated large scale Super Powers figures they retailed for about 40 or 50 quid rather than the £80 this goes for on Gentle Giant's website.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

It clearly says on the front of the package Poseable? So it should be Poseable. So they can't argue that at all. It doesn't do the basics that it should do which is a complete fail from my view.

@craigcharlesworth1538

7 ай бұрын

@@toypolloi Well, I can't argue with that. If they'd sold it as a novelty item that wasn't meant to be played with that's one thing but if it's sold specifically as poseable then yes, it should be fit for purpose. It's a shame as though I never bought any myself I think their upscaled Secret Wars figures were meant to be decent.

Best you bury it in the sand, and in a thousand years it might be worth... a fiver? 😊

toys are not designed to be taken out of the box anymore, just to sucker nerds that will never open them out of their money

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

Sadly I think you are correct. I open everything as what's the point of it otherwise. I want to play with them.

Looks like junk. Shame. I wrote a poem about it: "Indiana Jones? Indiana moans, groans under pressure, My dying nostalgia, as Time inevitably decays us, Remember Toys R Us? Now aging men-children, Our divorces imminent, Our 12 inch Indy, laughing gently at us. Pathetic. Friends? I googled them. Apparently you can have fun with other men! In the meantime, youtube, soup, and silent rooms. Indiana Jones, and descending gloom" 😄👍

You wanna know what else is rubbish? My Vintage Collection Han Solo figure, well it’s not rubbish but he’s vast has a tear due to it being made of thin rubber! I paid 27 Australian dollars for that damn thing! I love it but the vast is stressing. I recorded a video of the toy so I am making a video of it and I’ll have to record this tear…

I've never understood these jumbo figures. Jumbo copies of simple small figures just seems silly to me at least not much more than a novelty. Then you add the poor quality and you have a pointless attempt.

I don't think this is a toy...It's a collectable which is a wholly different thing. No one will have posed it during design and production because they know that 99.9% of these will never be taken out of the packet as they will be bought by 'in box' collectors who want to 'preserve the value' of the item. They don't need to produce quality as long as it looks ok in the packaging. As to the price.... well that has nothing to do with the quality of the product either and has everything to do with what the manufacturer thinks it can get away with charging!!!

@Rocket1377

7 ай бұрын

No, I don't agree. It's a toy.

@paulsstuff1969

7 ай бұрын

@@Rocket1377 Gentle Giant don't produce toys. They make collectables, generally statues and busts. These Jumbo figures aren't designed to be played with, they are designed to be displayed.

:(

Thats a lot of money considering you could buy a Gundam figure for that price and those are engineering marvels and super high quality. Ill buy it if it trickles down to an Ollie’s store and sells for $15 😂

sadly if people keep buying this rubbish then gentle giant will keep rolling them out... cash cow has to die at some point.

@toypolloi

7 ай бұрын

First one I've ever bought and will be the last.

That's embarrassingly bad.

Send it back, what a pile of crap, not worth the money.

If it's over 3.75 it's a doll and no longer an action figure.

An objet d'arse.