The Faces of Toy Story

Discussion in 'The Toyark' started by Takeshi357, Oct 29, 2010.

  1. Takeshi357

    Takeshi357 "Research"

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    There's something I've been wondering.

    Why is it that none of the Toy Story toys replicate the facial expressions?

    No really, even the Disney Collection ones mess this up. DC Buzz Lightyear, which repoes all the features, the flip-out wings with blinking lit-up tips, the voice chip and even the packaging fails to do this.

    In the movie, Buzz Lightyear toys have this angry frown by default. All the toys have him grinning or smiling. Woody in turn, in the movie, had this sort of blank, glassy-eyed smile - admittably, he looks a little creepy if you stare at him for too long, so it's kind of understandable, but still...
     
  2. MidnightBliss

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    Probably to be more appealing to kids.
     
  3. Ellamin

    Ellamin Freedom is the Right of ALL Sentient beings.

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    Because they're truly toys of a movie of toys. not the "real" toys in the movie.
     
  4. jala12

    jala12 Fiery Adventurer

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    I'm sure they will be released some day...
     
  5. Brainchild

    Brainchild Dark Flame Master

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    Hey now, how can you not love Revoltech Woody's alternate face?
     
  6. bigkid24

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    QFT. Exactly. That face is priceless.
     
  7. Dran0n

    Dran0n miss me w/ that

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    Picky, picky. Why wasn't Rampage the right shade of red?
     
  8. QuantumShock

    QuantumShock Stay for brunch ?

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    Oooooooooooooooh dear :lol 
     
  9. Mr Grimm

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    I've really got no idea what they were aiming for with that. Still, it gave the internet a bit of fresh material to work with!
     
  10. Takeshi357

    Takeshi357 "Research"

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    ...that alternate face may have contributed a little to my decision to pick up the Revoltech Woody...
     
  11. Tkemert20

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  12. Takeshi357

    Takeshi357 "Research"

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    I can understand the whole "appeal to the kids" thing, but I wish at least the DC ones used the "movie" faces.
     
  13. Rewind

    Rewind Swoosh!

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    Best endorsement for Revoltech Woody & Buzz EVER.