Trying to guage interest: Tiki Action figures?? - General Tiki

TS Tom Slick Tiki Socialite The Beaches of South Bay, SoCal Joined: Aug 26, 2005 Posts: 1093	TS Tom Slick Posted posted on Mon, Nov 6, 2006 10:35 AM I think some people have very valid points here. It seems that any tiki "themed action figures" that have already been made were not accepted due to the non-believeable colors,designs that were produced. TikiMon had an OK storyline behind it, but almost all of the designs were aimed directly at a kids market. Almost like Mr. Rogers meets Tikis in a sense. They also reminded me of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles due to the way the acted and talked(VERY 80's). I can tell you personally, I'd be interested in something like a line of figures that "tribute" tiki artists & carvers like Bosko, Al, Shag, and many other of the talented artists here and abroad. Imagine an action figurine that looks like one of Boskos carvings, or one of Shags many styles. Only major problem with that would be trying to get them(the artists/carvers) behind it, and then licensing their likeness. I'm sure it wouldnt be cheap. The figures would have to be something that reminds us of tiki whether its polypop or more traditional, and not just a cheap toy marketed with the words "Tiki Figure" on the box. If they are original designs, I'd suggest getting feedback on the designs themselves BEFORE dropping money into main production to see if people like them. Good Luck, and its not a bad idea.....

I think some people have very valid points here. It seems that any tiki "themed action figures" that have already been made were not accepted due to the non-believeable colors,designs that were produced.
TikiMon had an OK storyline behind it, but almost all of the designs were aimed directly at a kids market. Almost like Mr. Rogers meets Tikis in a sense. They also reminded me of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles due to the way the acted and talked(VERY 80's). I can tell you personally, I'd be interested in something like a line of figures that "tribute" tiki artists & carvers like Bosko, Al, Shag, and many other of the talented artists here and abroad. Imagine an action figurine that looks like one of Boskos carvings, or one of Shags many styles. Only major problem with that would be trying to get them(the artists/carvers) behind it, and then licensing their likeness. I'm sure it wouldnt be cheap. The figures would have to be something that reminds us of tiki whether its polypop or more traditional, and not just a cheap toy marketed with the words "Tiki Figure" on the box. If they are original designs, I'd suggest getting feedback on the designs themselves BEFORE dropping money into main production to see if people like them. Good Luck, and its not a bad idea.....

Post #264810 by Tom Slick on Mon, Nov 6, 2006 10:35 AM