Toy Fair 2008
      Amok Time is back from Toy Fair 2008 with lots of news, updates and other surprises!
     First off we would like to thank everyone who stopped by to say hi, place an order or just ask questions. Your interest was much appreciated.  Dealers, Press and Fans had questions. Most of them were surprised we had so much stuff coming out. We want to make things absolutely crystal clear as well as let you know what’s going.

Here’s a list of some FAQ’s”
Q: Are you guys Majestic Studios?
A: No. In case you haven’t heard, We are Amok Time.  After the unfortunate end of Majestic Studios we wanted to make sure that someone continued their great line of Classic Battlestar Galactica action figures. That someone is US.  Amok Time will continue the Classic BSG line thru 2010. We are improving the original Majestic Cylon’s, Both Silver and Gold, so that they are more accurate then the original release. We will be adding the Cylon’s skirt, the one part of their distinctive uniform, that was missing from the original Majestic release.

Q: Why is the guy from Sea Hunt in a Battlestar Galactica outfit?
A: What’s Sea Hunt? That’s Lloyd Bridges, the original Commander Cain, from one of our favorite BSG episodes “The Living Legend”. He will be the first of 6 new 12in collectors figures slated for 2008-10. We are glad to see everyone saw his distinctive likeness but you really should pick up the Classic BSG DVD box set and see for yourself.

Q: Who else is coming for Classic BSG?
A: The Cylons in Silver/Gold in improved outfits for a start.
Followed by the first ever 1/6th scale versions of:
Lt. Boomer, Col. Tigh, Commander Cain, Lucifer and Athena!

Q: Will Lucifer have a light up head?
A: Sorry no. He will have a clear dome head that when a light source is above it will make the head and eyes glow. We will be posting pics of how it looks real soon and it does look good!

Q: What is the connection between Amok Time and Executive Replica’s
A: Amok Time is one company, Executive replicas is another. We are the exclusive distributor for Executive Replicas.

Q: What does that mean?
A: What that means in a nut shell is, we are not the producers of any items made by Executive Replicas. What we are is the sole place to buy the items made by Executive Replicas, wholesale or retail. We, Amok Time, handle all of their Wholesale and Retail sales exclusively.

Q: So which items are Amok Time’s and which are Executive Replica’s?
A: Here’s the breakdown:
Amok Time is the license holder and design team for: Classic Battlestar Galactica, Universal Monsters, Day of the Dead, Vincent Price Collection, Rondo Hatton, Tor Johnson and the Groovie Goolies.

Executive Replicas is the license holder and design team for: Lost in Space, Monsters HD, Seka, Bettie Page, Night of the Living Dead and the Boris Karloff Collection.

Q: What about the items limited production numbers? Will some items still be limited to only 500 pcs?
A: All items produced by Amok Time or Executive Replica’s will be “M.T.O.”. “M.T.O.” = Made to order. Some production numbers might be changed according to our pre-orders. What that means is, if we initially set orders for only 500 pcs. but take 800 orders, we will produce enough to fulfill all pre-orders, in the other case if we set a production run for 500 and only get 100 orders an item may be delayed or in the worst case cancelled. This system, (M.T.O.) is used by businesses to gauge interest and customer demand.  More importantly it makes sure that items are not overproduced. It ensures the value of the item and avoids overproduction. We want to guarantee everyone can get the items we produce or distribute for the most reasonable price. We will not overproduce any item and want them to remain collectible for years to come.

Q: How will I know what an item is limited to?
A: When we are ready to close orders for an item an edition will be set and posted on our web site.

Q: How can I guarantee that the items you showed at toy fair will be made?
A: EASY, just pre-order now.  A pre-order costs nothing, you are not charged for anything till an item is ready to ship and is cancelable if you decide you do not want it. By placing a pre-order now you are helping us gauge interest in a product and facilitate it’s manufacture. Please remember all items are made to order, If you don’t pre-order you may be subject to inflated prices once an item is released or sold out.

Q: Is anything guaranteed for production this year?
A: YES! (production editions are not set yet) The following items are guaranteed: Classic Battlestar Galactica, Universal Monsters, Day of the Dead, Rondo Hatton, The Vincent Price Collection, Gort and Klaatu, Night of the Living Dead, Groovie Goolies and others.

Q: What else is coming?
A: What Else? All we can say now is we prefer to keep things quiet until we are ready to surprise you with what’s in store, There is a lot more in store!

Q: What can I do in the meantime to keep in touch?
A: Join our e-mailing list HERE or join us on Myspace. Look for our ad’s in these magazines: Horror Hound, Amazing Figure Modeler or Diamond Previews. Stop by and see us at the following shows: New York Comic Con, Wizard World Philly, Wizard World Chicago, Monster Mania, Chiller Theatre, Monster Bash and San Diego Comic Con!

     Finally we would like to thank the following folks, in no particular order:
Mezco, Funko, Sideshow, NECA, MGM, Universal, Horror Hound, ToyFare, Diamond Comics, Figures.com, ToplessRobot.com, Monsters from the Vault, Creepy Classics, Monster Mania, Chiller Theatre, Zacherley the Cool Ghoul, Actionfigureinsider.com, Tomart’s Action Figure Digest, Lee’s Action Figure News, Actionfigs.com, CollectionDX.com, UniversalMonsterArmy.com, Toytraderz.com TheClassicHorrorFilmBoard.com, Sideshowcollectors.com, Bloody-Disgusting.com, Playthings and Rue-Morgue. I am sure we missed a few people, if your one of them drop me an email!
 

Thanks for your support,
Paul James Lazo
Amoktime.com