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Poise and Rationality Fabulous Killjoy
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 166 | November 15th, 2005 at 09:54pm
My Chemical Romance Get Dolled Up: Action Figures Unleashed Next Month
'I think that was the goal of starting this band in the first place,' says guitarist Frank Iero.
You can call My Chemical Romance pretty much anything you want. Chances are, they've heard it all before, and they've developed pretty thick skins as a result. But there's one term that annoys them to no end.
"We hate when people call us 'dolls,' " frontman Gerard Way laughed. "We're definitely action figures. We're a little bigger than 'Star Wars' [figures] and fully articulated, and our faces are digitally scanned. We're rad."
Maybe we should clear something up: Way is referring to the brand-new set of MCR action figures made by SEG Toys (which has done figures for acts like Green Day, Metallica and Good Charlotte in the past), and due in stores next month — just in time for the holidays.
"They're very realistic. We're wearing suits and we've got elbow joints. They're really poseable and rad," Way added. "You can make them do things like shake violently or save a cat from a tree."
According to SEG, the MCR figures — due in stores next month — stand nearly five inches tall and have 16 points of articulation. Each member of the band is sold separately and comes with a red handgun and a coffin as accessories. Versions of the figures sold at Goth-punk haven Hot Topic will also be packaged with an exclusive "prayer card" that Way himself designed, while those sold at Spencer Gifts come with limited-edition Jim Dunlop guitar picks.
There will also be extremely rare "zombie" versions of the figures inserted randomly into one out of every eight cases.
Of course, the news of MCR action figures should come as no surprise to fans of the band — after all, they seem to take pride in their self-described "ultra-geekiness." Often, the most debauched behavior on the My Chem bus involves some serious discussions of comic books or a few marathon sessions of World of Warcraft (see "Backstage at the Punk-Rock Circus: Warped Tour '05" .
"Nobody was really surprised when they found out we were getting action figures of ourselves," Way said. "They were like, 'Oh, finally.'
"It just kind of makes sense for us, because we collect so many toys anyway, and the ultimate collection is to have your own figure," guitarist Frank Iero laughed. "I think that was the goal of starting this band in the first place."
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1513784/11152005/my_chemical_romance.jhtml?headlines=true
WEEE! I can't wait *saves up money* I love the whole shot gun idea. These are NOT your sisters Barbies
Does anyone else get the feeling that Gerard's favorite word is 'rad'? :p |
stormy Demolition Lover
Age: 37 Gender: Female Posts: 15911 | November 16th, 2005 at 02:11am I just got the notice in my email from google...
My new favourite quotes from MCR:
"Nobody was really surprised when they found out we were getting action figures of ourselves," Way said. "They were like, 'Oh, finally.'
"It just kind of makes sense for us, because we collect so many toys anyway, and the ultimate collection is to have your own figure," guitarist Frank Iero laughed. "I think that was the goal of starting this band in the first place." |
MyBrutalRomance Thinking Happy Thoughts
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 435 | November 16th, 2005 at 05:35am that is just awesome!!!!!! they look exactly like them!!!!!...*runs and screams at a friend*...wow..that nice...real nice....
hmmm???...what kind of "action" would they do being "action" figures??? |
Hauntedsmiles Fabulous Killjoy
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 121 | November 16th, 2005 at 03:58pm Does anyone know how much these action figures will be? Well I got to get one, I love action figures
I love how the red of their ties really really stands out! |
Video Kid Shotgun Sinner
Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 7328 | November 16th, 2005 at 04:00pm Ithink its funny how he emphasizes that they are"action figures"
Im rad, you're rad.Lets hug. Sorry, Im just being Gerard.heehee |
BeastxInxRepose S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W
Age: 38 Gender: Female Posts: 153610 | November 16th, 2005 at 04:03pm MyBrutalRomance:that is just awesome!!!!!! they look exactly like them!!!!!...*runs and screams at a friend*...wow..that nice...real nice....
hmmm???...what kind of "action" would they do being "action" figures???
lol coincidentally, i was thinking the same thing! |
Mary; Without Sound Salute You in Your Grave
Age: 33 Gender: Female Posts: 4002 | November 17th, 2005 at 09:46pm I NEED THEM.....*adds to christmas list* |
iDancewithWolves Thinking Happy Thoughts
Age: 33 Gender: Female Posts: 475 | November 17th, 2005 at 09:52pm WOOT WOOT.
**adds to wish list** |
Jim/kurt. Demolition Lover
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 18520 | November 18th, 2005 at 02:42am nooo omg! why?! and how?! but why? |
homophobia is gay Really Not Okay
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 600 | November 18th, 2005 at 03:43am haha i like gerards red shoes |
MyBrutalRomance Thinking Happy Thoughts
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 435 | November 18th, 2005 at 04:46am xxxBlackxxxMariahxxx:MyBrutalRomance:that is just awesome!!!!!! they look exactly like them!!!!!...*runs and screams at a friend*...wow..that nice...real nice....
hmmm???...what kind of "action" would they do being "action" figures???
lol coincidentally, i was thinking the same thing!
waw! wat a kowinkidink dat was!! |
Hauntedsmiles Fabulous Killjoy
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 121 | November 18th, 2005 at 06:05pm homophobia is gay:haha i like gerards red shoes
I didn't even notice the shoes were red! Im not very observants!hehe |
xthexblackxstarx Joining The Black Parade
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 211 | November 24th, 2005 at 04:33am if anyone has seen the pic of these action figures. has anyone noticed that mikey way doesnt have glasses.. |
gerardwaywannabe Motor Baby
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 857 | November 24th, 2005 at 08:25am Yeah..no glasses .. If with glasses , it will be too weird ...But still , I like Mikey with glasses...
Action figures of MCR ? Erm...I was surprised that MCR will have their own action figures . But hey , why not ? It will be cool , though ....But aren't they like Barbie dolls ? |
black*tears Fabulous Killjoy
Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 149 | November 24th, 2005 at 09:20am mikey without glasses. this must be rare.j/k. i cant wait until they come out |
gerardwaywannabe Motor Baby
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 857 | November 24th, 2005 at 09:42am What ? You are going to buy it ? Well....for me.....I don't think I even look for the action figures...Because they can't be found at my place ! But I don't really like action figures and stuff...I'm too old for that... |
Vany Joining The Black Parade
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 187 | November 24th, 2005 at 09:51am i bet i can't get it in germany either. but i don't want it too. i just need my pictures. way more real and normal |
Blondi Jazz Hands
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 352 | November 24th, 2005 at 10:01am gerardwaywannabe:What ? You are going to buy it ? Well....for me.....I don't think I even look for the action figures...Because they can't be found at my place ! But I don't really like action figures and stuff...I'm too old for that...
your never to old for action figures!! i cant wait till they come out, im sooo buying them. |
gerardwaywannabe Motor Baby
Age: - Gender: - Posts: 857 | November 24th, 2005 at 10:04am COOL ! But still, I prefer collecting Gerard's real pictures too rather than collecting silly toys... |
black*tears Fabulous Killjoy
Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 149 | November 24th, 2005 at 10:08am me too. i dont have any action figures. these will be my first ones. nope they dont look like them. |