As I have mentioned to everyone that has suggested this to us, it has been the number one request so far. Not that that means it would be a great seller. I personally have always believed in this kit, that if reissued, it would sell. We had seen the vinyl prepaints from Japan years ago. Not much detail, but I was selling them, and Steve at CultTVMan was selling them. And we both sold out quick. So.....

I am pleased to announce that we have acquired a license from Universal to reissue this kit! Universal has gratiously informed us they will be happy to put the copyright in order for us, and this will be released as it originally was, ©Universal Studios. The copyright had been a sticking point for us. We had been told by many that no license was needed, but it's truly not the case. It is parody of course, but it is parody owned by Universal. We'd like to stay on their good side!

No release date at this time, we're just so excited we wanted to get the news out! We will announce an MSRP and release date in February with the rest of our 2008 releases. As far as pricing, it will be less expensive than the Japanese vinyl, but it won't be cheap. Due to the tooling costs, and what we perceive as a small audience for it, it has to be priced accordingly.

Which brings us to the next item: If we have a Universal license, what else do we have planned? Sorry, but you'll have to wait until February!

:woohoo: "BIIIIGGGG FRAAAAAANKIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" :woohoo:

WOW! This is great news Frank. Thanks, you're the greatest.

RK

Not a kit I personally ever wanted, but I'm happy you are able to produce it! Continued success to you in the new year - looking forward to word on further Universal releases!

Though its not my dream kit ....I'm excited for the guys who have wanted this one for ever and I'm more happy to see Frank and all involved so IN GEAR! and digging it!

man this is soooo cool!

What next? The Moon bus, Chitty or the Nautilus??

:woohoo:

Frank! Great news!

I've been a little finacially behind to be able to get your new releases, but please keep me posted on what's avalible. I'd like to carry more of your stuff!

Incidently, how about a second "Big Frankie" that has been reduced to 1/4 the size on the Big Frankie? maybe call him "Junior Frankie", a short charactureized version that's less money to ship and produce and comes in a regular size box. It's an idea, but best of luck in your Big frankie venture.

Now, if you get the Universal liscencing, how about re-doing all the Aurora monsters with the actual actor's likenesses in new poses. And PLEASE, no more Frankensteins walking on the gravestones.

Sincerly,

Trevor Ursulescu
Monster Hobbies

I have one already, but it's such a cool kit I'll probably have to get your reissue. Maybe convert him to more normal proportions - now that would be a Monster - ! Congratulations on getting the license; I won't start the Wish List now, but prepare yourself 'cause it'll be HUGE when it starts.

Mark McG.

Frank, I'm as giddy as a schoolgirl LOL! Thanks for the GIGANTIC news, I've been waiting on this for many many years. Thanks for taking a chance on this one, I hope it bays off BIG.

I never understood the appeal of this kit but I am happy for all of the people on this board who have wanted this kit repopped for so long.

Ok. Now I know the end of the world is nigh. Frank, you are one cool dude!

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I cant wait for this kit to come out!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Sign me up!!! WOW!!! This is GREAT news!!!

I will definately be getting one or two of these for sure!!!
WOW!!!

Thanks Frank!!!
MMM

I don't know where I'll put it, bit I want one.

WHOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO! http://www.abxzone.com/forums/images/smilies/snoopy.gifAwesome news! It's like the old days of Polar Lights all over again! But even better! Thanks Frank!

Moebius if you can come out with a Big Bride for Frankie!But back to the topic and the best new around glad you got the rights from Universal to do the big guy and cant wait to get a bunch of them Big Frankies from ya! :) :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Hi Frank,
Will there also be a Big Bride following him?

oooo xmas in january. me; i'll make do with a big seaview.

BIG PHRANKIE!!!

BIG PHRANKIE!!!

BIG PHRANKIE!!!

BIG PHRANKIE!!!

BIG PHRANKIE!!!

BIG PHRANKIE!!!I SECOND THAT
BIG FRANKIE,BIG FRANKIE BIG FRANKIE!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, why not!

BIG FRANKY!
BIG FRANKY!
BIG FRANKY!

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COMING SOON!!

[B]MOEBUIS AGAIN THANKS FOR BRINGING THE BIG FRANKIE BACK TO US!!!!!!!!!

Nicely done, Frank! I can't wait to see the Big Guy on store shelves.
As for what else I'd like to see from the Universal catalog: go through any old issue of FM. I'd be delighted to see any characters that have been done before, and doubly glad to see those that hav e never been (affordably) released.
Congrats to all involved!

Looking forward to this. At the top of my wish list for Universal properties I'd like to see as a kit, would have to be Abbott and Costello.

The Metaluna Mutant from This Island Earth was from Universal. As far as I know a Styrene kit has never been made of it (although Aurora had plans to).

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That is the best news you could give us. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You can put me down for 4 of them, maybe more. It will sell out, I believe. Much quicker then Big Seaview anyway. How about the Big Laguna? That was a Big Creature of the Black Lagoon, similar to big Frankie. Some independent hobby guys did that about 12 years ago. I know Bill Ayers was involved. It was resin. Anyway, looking forward to your Big Frankie and whateve else you put out. You the man!!

Being a MONSTER guy, I can only imagine what Moebius has up their sleeves with the Universal license but I would think it has a very good chance of being MONSTERS related!!!Metaluna Mutant would certainly be a good choice and make sure it includes the girl too! What is interesting is that we are also seeing the Invisible Man which is Universal as well. I should have picked up on that before...

But this news of "BIG FRANKENSTEIN" is truelly AMAZING!
We all knew if anyone could get this done...it would be you guys! And I can't thank you enough!!!

Congratulations....and please oh please if I may say....don't let us wait too long!!!

Get it on the schedule as soon as you can! And THANKS again!


MMM

Christmas is coming very early this year!

Okay, I'm psyched.

Steve

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For me, a lot of the appeal of having this kit is getting a repro of the box ( I hope that is in the plans ). Secondarily is the nostalgia of having this kit from my childhood again - and it doesn't even have to come with the three bottles of Testors Paint that the original kit had!

If we're talkin somewhere around the $50.00 - $60.00 range for this re-issue, I'm in for sure. As I recall, my original only cost $5.00 back in the day.

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- GJS

That is the best news you could give us. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You can put me down for 4 of them, maybe more. It will sell out, I believe. Much quicker then Big Seaview anyway. How about the Big Laguna? That was a Big Creature of the Black Lagoon, similar to big Frankie. Some independent hobby guys did that about 12 years ago. I know Bill Ayers was involved. It was resin. Anyway, looking forward to your Big Frankie and whateve else you put out. You the man!!

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- GJS

Getting the Universal License is groovy and all BUT

DUDES!!!!.....Lets aim for ORIGINAL sculpt kits that we HAVE NOT seen yet...How may Franky, Wolfy, Dracky and Creature kits do we need? Thats whats cool about our interests.....unlike military guys and their 2000 versions of P51's, Me109's, M4, Panther and Tiger tanks...GEEESH!!!

GO Moebius and Marnarch! Bring it on!!!!!....we are your 12th man!!!

BTW....Seahawks RULE!!!! Phpthphtphphtphpphh!!!!!!!! :p

Moebuis if ya can lets see a Lon Chaney Sr. London after Midnight in Styrene :) and plus a more accurate Phantom of the opera that resembles Lon Chaney SR. Standing by his Organ :)

If we're talkin somewhere around the $50.00 - $60.00 range for this re-issue, I'm in for sure. As I recall, my original only cost $5.00 back in the day.

- GJS

The 60% repro box from Dave over at Morbid is $32 itself. The kit will be more than $60 as the reasons I stated in the opening post. I hate to price it high, but it is very costly to tool. The box is like the original, wrapped paper like our Jekyll and Voyager reissues. All the little things add up on this, licensing, "fancy" box, very large kit, expensive tooling, and a small customer base. It will be worth the money, but this is exactly why no one has done it before, it isn't a big money maker in anyone's book.

Nice work Uncle frank. :)

I'm definitely interested in picking up a Big Frankie, and I second AFILMDUDE in requesting a Metaluna Mutant kit, if you can get the licence.

Glenn :)

Melbourne, Australia

Great news Frank!!!I can only imagine whats next.Keep this 49 years old inner 12 year old boy alive for as long as you can.

It will be worth it Uncle Frank! For sure, the box should be done exactly like the original. This is probably a one shot deal, don't hold back on the box, instructions, etc. Thanks again, looking forward to this!!!

The metaluna mutant would be cool as would be the mole man which I believe an original exists because I already own a box and instruction sheet! See below!! :woohoo:

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BIG FAITH DOMERGUE!

BIG FAITH DOMERGUE!

BIG FAITH DOMERGUE!

BIG FAITH DOMERGUE!

BIG FAITH DOMERGUE!

Or should I be addressing this one to Lunatic Fringe - ?

Mark McG.

The metaluna mutant would be cool as would be the mole man which I believe an original exists because I already own a box and instruction sheet! See below!! :woohoo:I with ya on that Gillmen would like to see also a Moleman kit! :)

OK.....who let Mark out of his cell 'again' :rolleyes:

The 60% repro box from Dave over at Morbid is $32 itself. The kit will be more than $60 as the reasons I stated in the opening post. I hate to price it high, but it is very costly to tool. The box is like the original, wrapped paper like our Jekyll and Voyager reissues. All the little things add up on this, licensing, "fancy" box, very large kit, expensive tooling, and a small customer base. It will be worth the money, but this is exactly why no one has done it before, it isn't a big money maker in anyone's book.

Still not a deal-breaker but, admittedly, a lot harder to justify to the wife.

- GJS

As I recall, my original only cost $5.00 back in the day.
- GJS

Which of course, was 5 times what the original longbox kits were going for at the time.

Im sold no matter what on getting at least 5 copies of the big Frankie.I waited to long for this kit to get reissued and not going to let the price of what it costs discourage me away from buying them! :) Im in all the way on buying BF!

Wow!!! Frank - I'd buy at lease two.

Also another possible kit - London After Midnight 1/8th

Gerry-Lynn

Which of course, was 5 times what the original longbox kits were going for at the time.

That's absolutely true!

I believe the long boxes were advertised at $.98, while Big Phrankie was advertised at $4.98.

Let's do some quick math here. Back in 1999-2000, the Long Box kits were about $15.00. $15 x 5 = $75. If the Long Box kits were produced today, would they still be priced at $15?

That's absolutely true!

I believe the long boxes were advertised at $.98, while Big Phrankie was advertised at $4.98.

Let's do some quick math here. Back in 1999-2000, the Long Box kits were about $15.00. $15 x 5 = $75. If the Long Box kits were produced today, would they still be priced at $15?

Doubtful. I'd go by the Moebius Jekyll and do the math from there (more or less).

I well remember my best friend getting a Big Frankie (his family owned a department store and he got pretty much everything available in the toy department) and feeling envious because I knew Mom and Dad would never spring 5 bucks for a model kit.

Jekyll long box is 24.95.

Also keep in mind, the PL reissues of Frankenstein, Dracula, Wolfman, Creature, and Mummy were done from existing molds. Jekyll was retooled, as will be the new Big Frankie.

So.....

$25 x 5 = $125.

So.....

$25 x 5 = $125.

It will be less than that for sure!

I would imagine pricing would be in line with something like the Seaview....