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N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« on: December 29, 2011, 09:18:28 »
From CBC

A Nova Scotia man is one of three partners behind new action figures sporting Canadian military uniforms that they're trying to get on the market.

Although the figures may not become as popular as G.I. Joe, the first-ever Canadian military action figures are starting to sell quickly in Nova Scotia.

More at link


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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2011, 09:27:01 »
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Does anyone in Halifax/Dartmouth know where they're selling these?!?!?

I need one!
(or 8....might as well get en entire section, right?)
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2011, 09:38:48 »
It wouldn't be a CBC report without the deeply thought out comments, focussing on the important.....
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twocentsworth
          Great idea but.....
          Is he going to make female versions?
          Why are they all caucasian and male?
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2011, 09:41:46 »
It wouldn't be a CBC report without the deeply thought out comments, focussing on the important.....   :not-again:

+1....I did like this comment, though;
 "I wonder if he's going to put little beer bellies on the Navy versions."

  ;D
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2011, 09:45:10 »
Video here

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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2011, 09:45:45 »
One of the comments has a link to a kijiji ad for the figures.

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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2011, 09:46:52 »
Does anyone in Halifax/Dartmouth know where they're selling these?!?!?
From the web site ....
http://www.heroesforce.com/
.... here's the list o' dealers for the moment in southern Ontario & NB:
http://www.heroesforce.com/Purchase/
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(....)
Nova Scotia

I.C. Optical
173 Main St, Dartmouth, NS
902-435-5929

Heavenly Crumbs Bakery
178 Pictou Road, Bible Hill, NS
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Website

Masstown Market
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10622 Hwy 2 Debert, NS
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Miller Optical
East Side Plaza
Bridgewater, NS
902-543-3937

(....)

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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2011, 10:28:52 »
It wouldn't be a CBC report without the deeply thought out comments, focussing on the important.....   :not-again:

We'll need male and female, in every skin colour. Different shapes and body sizes.

Office action figures will need to have C8s with pistols and all sorts of weapons attachments.
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N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2011, 10:40:22 »
The idea's been done. Public Affairs has oodles of our own version to pass out to kids at events.
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2011, 10:49:50 »
Just got two......These are cool!

(now I gotta get some more for parades & stuff...)

 
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2011, 10:55:14 »
A neat idea, but if the creator was inclined to make a different figure for each element, then it seems logical that they would have more differences than just their beret colour. I wonder how much more it would cost up front to make them in NCD or flying clothing.

Anyway I hope this venture is successful.

(Also, have we not yet learned to ignore the "comments" section on news websites?)

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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2011, 10:57:08 »
changed my mind, might derail the thread.« Last Edit: Today at 11:55:57 AM by Grimaldus »

I know I'll be breaking out the markers when I get more action figures, just to make sure my "section" has equal representaion of all races and ethnic groups.  ;)
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2011, 11:07:05 »
Okay.. so let's figure it out..

The Vandoo one will be all tan up and long black slick hair. Plus the R22R hand tattoo.
The RCR one will have issued gear. Plus the boots, putties and a handle bar stache..
The PPCLI one will have everything aftermarket minus the pants.. Hahahaha
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2011, 12:12:51 »
The idea's been done. Public Affairs has oodles of our own version to pass out to kids at events.

Not exactly a comparable item, and definitely a different target audience. Further discussion on it can go to the linked thread.

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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2011, 13:29:05 »
We'll need male and female, in every skin colour. Different shapes and body sizes.

Office action figures will need to have C8s with pistols and all sorts of weapons attachments.

Unless they get some bilingual packaging they are unlikely to ever appear in a Canex.

Everybody knows the real money is in the cool accessories and not in the doll.
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« Reply #15 on: December 29, 2011, 13:33:39 »
Unless they get some bilingual packaging they are unlikely to ever appear in a Canex.

The packaging is bilingue.
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #16 on: December 29, 2011, 13:36:08 »
Not the prototype shown below, ce n'est pas bilingue!  First Collector's Edition?  Heroes en francais - héros

How much did you pay Hammer?
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« Reply #17 on: December 29, 2011, 13:41:38 »
Not the prototype shown below, ce n'est pas bilingue!  First Collector's Edition?  Heroes en francais - héros

How much did you pay Hammer?

10 bucks.
(Comparable to other action figures)

.... Heroes en francais - héros...

crap, you're right...no accent on the French "heroes".
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #18 on: December 29, 2011, 13:44:48 »
Likewise I have never heard of the Soldier Fund - there is 'Soldier On 'and the 'Military Families Fund'.
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #19 on: December 29, 2011, 14:14:08 »
Likewise I have never heard of the Soldier Fund - there is 'Soldier On 'and the 'Military Families Fund'.
Despite what the Heroes Force web page says, the creator, speaking to the Barrie Examiner a couple of weeks back, is quoted saying money will be going to Soldier On:
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.... the biggest reason for creating the action figures is his support for Canadian troops. A portion of the proceeds from sales will go to helping soldiers in need.

"I just wanted to do a nice fundraiser for the Soldier On fund," he said.

Soldier On was created in 2006 with the aim of supporting ill and injured military personnel — both still serving and retired — with a permanent or chronic disability, and their families.

Thibodeau already has a manufacturer for the action figures and a company who will distribute them if the sales potential is good ....
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #20 on: December 29, 2011, 14:17:08 »
:o

Does anyone in Halifax/Dartmouth know where they're selling these?!?!?

I need one!
(or 8....might as well get en entire section, right?)

Don't know if they're available in HRM yet - Masstown Market has them I know. It is worth the drive...
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #21 on: December 29, 2011, 15:08:56 »
Don't know if they're available in HRM yet - Masstown Market has them I know. It is worth the drive...
A few other spots in NS, too....
From the web site ....
http://www.heroesforce.com/
.... here's the list o' dealers for the moment in southern Ontario & NB:
http://www.heroesforce.com/Purchase/
Quote
.... I.C. Optical
173 Main St, Dartmouth, NS
902-435-5929

Heavenly Crumbs Bakery
178 Pictou Road, Bible Hill, NS
902-843-4277
Website

Masstown Market
**Price will vary at this location**
10622 Hwy 2 Debert, NS
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Miller Optical
East Side Plaza
Bridgewater, NS
902-543-3937 ....
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #22 on: December 29, 2011, 19:20:44 »
Toys on Fire is 5 minutes away from where I live. Gonna check tomorrow and see if they have any.

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« Reply #23 on: December 29, 2011, 21:49:30 »
Toys on Fire is 5 minutes away from where I live. Gonna check tomorrow and see if they have any.

Well worth the purchase....apparently they're going like hotcakes.
The graphic designer guy was on the radio this afternoon, and says they're almost out...all figures have been distibuted.

I know I.C. Optical (173 Main St, Dartmouth, NS) had quite a few, but the lady said she had 10 calls by the time I got mine, and only ONE was for an eye appointment!
And that was @ 1100 this morning.

I hope to hell there's some left tomorrow.
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Re: N.S. man creates first Canadian military action figures
« Reply #24 on: December 30, 2011, 00:16:48 »
Does painting a Canadian divisional patch on WWI/II Airfix Brits count?
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