K&C Collectors Club Figures (1 Viewer)

[Louis Badolato]

Ok now that makes sense - thanks Louis. I must say $480 for a figure does seem a bit expensive. But then I also collect John Jenkins figures and some of those sets have been selling recently for a bunch of $$$ also.

Mike

Mike,

As Ron pointed out, it's not $480 to buy a figure, its spend $480 at Kings X on K&C or other products, and they will give you one of the club figures. It is just a means of drumming up retail business for Kings X. Considering that basically four K&C vehicles (at $129 each) will add up to more than that, its not hard to get the club figure if you want it. If it had been a figure of Sean "Trooper Thorn" Thornton from the Quiet Man, or Rooster Cogburn from True Grit, I would have put my next couple of orders in with Kings X and got myself the collector figures. Joan Smith at Kings X is one of the nicest people in the Hobby, so I doubt any collectors will have problems making an order or two with her instead of the many other excellent K&C dealers we usually deal with.

 

[thebritfarmer]

I don't think the $480 is that bad at all. If you regularly shop at Kings X and you don't have to drop $480 in one shot I think it's a great idea. They keep a running total for you. Lots of stores do this, you have a card and get it stamped every time you make a purchase and then the (10th one for example) is free.

 

[jazzeum]

Apologies to all but I deleted my original post in light of the explanation.

In my view (and others may disagree -- and probably will), he couldn't act his way out of a paper bag. McQueen is another story. Great actor. He played roles that complimented his abilities. Wayne just played himself without regard for the role.

 

[nasirkasmani]

Apologies to all but I deleted my original post in light of the explanation.

In my view (and others may disagree -- and probably will), he couldn't act his way out of a paper bag. McQueen is another story. Great actor. He played roles that complimented his abilities. Wayne just played himself without regard for the role.

Personally, i agree with Brad on this one. Every movie i watched featuring him, i felt he carried the same persona regardless his role. Not only on Western Spaghettis, but even war movies like Longest day, and Green Beret.

Many of my family still loved him though.

 

[Njja]

Well if this discussion has evolved to the greatest actors of modern time.....

I defy anyone to make a negitive or snide comment on this gregarious

thespian.

Njja

 

[OzDigger]

Apologies to all but I deleted my original post in light of the explanation.

In my view (and others may disagree -- and probably will), he couldn't act his way out of a paper bag. McQueen is another story. Great actor. He played roles that complimented his abilities. Wayne just played himself without regard for the role.

I guess there are plenty of famous actors that would fit into that category. I would agree that John Wayne wasn't a great actor talent wise but he is among the acting greats.

 

[damian]

Well put it this way. Do you think John Wayne could have been a convincing Shakespearean Henry V. In response though do you think Sir Laurence Olivier could have played a convincing cowboy?

 

[OzDigger]

Well put it this way. Do you think John Wayne could have been a convincing Shakespearean Henry V. In response though do you think Sir Laurence Olivier could have played a convincing cowboy?

I reckon he would have been great in 'Broke Back Mountain', not that I've seen the movie.

 

[jazzeum]

Even Andy concedes he was "limited" in his abilities. The Quiet Man is a very good movie but it was a perfect vehicle for him and he was surrounded by some other great actors. The one movie I liked him in -- and I don't know the name of it -- was where he's a Naval Captain right after Pearl Harbor, with a great cast in it: Patricia Neal, Brandon De Wilde and Cliff Robertson.

When I was growing up in the 60s, he was typical of the establishment and had no appeal. His movies were boring. Steve McQueen was the anti establishment guy and had more appeal. Look at some of his roles: Bullitt, Great Escape and Thomas Crown Affair to name a few. He specialized in either breaking the rules or doing it his way. That's why McQueen is a legend.

 

[Capitolron]

I have been reading these comments about Wayne & McQueen - all very interesting and gives the some insights to some personalities.

For me I think Steve McQueen is great action - I Loved the Great Escape

But, there can only be one "Duke" - Icon, Legend, True American.

John Wayne to me totally captures the AMERICAN SPIRIT !

 

[OzDigger]

Even Andy concedes he was "limited" in his abilities. The Quiet Man is a very good movie but it was a perfect vehicle for him and he was surrounded by some other great actors. The one movie I liked him in -- and I don't know the name of it -- was where he's a Naval Captain right after Pearl Harbor, with a great cast in it: Patricia Neal, Brandon De Wilde and Cliff Robertson.

When I was growing up in the 60s, he was typical of the establishment and had no appeal. His movies were boring. Steve McQueen was the anti establishment guy and had more appeal. Look at some of his roles: Bullitt, Great Escape and Thomas Crown Affair to name a few. He specialized in either breaking the rules or doing it his way. That's why McQueen is a legend.

I think John Wayne's distinctive voice had a lot to do with him being seen as boring to some people. His roles may have been a bit varied but he always seemed to sound the same. Personally I've always thought that Wayne was more of a legend than McQueen, but I'm pretty old

Btw, what about Olivier in 'Broke Back Mountain', do you reckon he would have pulled it off.

 

[jazzeum]

You may be right Oz about the legend thing. Wayne is an icon and probably more so than McQueen.

I think Sir Larry could have pulled it off, and so could have Alec Guiness. Those men were actors and excelled at their craft.

 

[Njja]

John Wayne figure arrived today, and it is even better then I expected!

Here are a few shots.

Njja

 

[Njja]

Here are a couple more shots.

Njja

 

[redhugh]

Here are a couple more shots.

Njja

That is a fine figure, one of the best releases from any range in a while imo

 

[sv288]

That is a fine figure, one of the best releases from any range in a while imo

I have both of the John Wane figures that are collector clubs. Very excellent club figure from kings x.

 

[Njja]

That is a fine figure, one of the best releases from any range in a while imo

Yes I agree it is number KX001, and I think it is going to be much sought

after in the future.

Njja

 

[The Lt.]

Although very nicely done the Duke looks like he got caught in a lie his nose has grown some.......The LT.

 

[1879fanatic]

Here are a couple more shots.

Njja

I'd say Peter Sellers as the Dentist Clueseau!

 

[theBaron]

Even Andy concedes he was "limited" in his abilities. The Quiet Man is a very good movie but it was a perfect vehicle for him and he was surrounded by some other great actors. The one movie I liked him in -- and I don't know the name of it -- was where he's a Naval Captain right after Pearl Harbor, with a great cast in it: Patricia Neal, Brandon De Wilde and Cliff Robertson.

When I was growing up in the 60s, he was typical of the establishment and had no appeal. His movies were boring. Steve McQueen was the anti establishment guy and had more appeal. Look at some of his roles: Bullitt, Great Escape and Thomas Crown Affair to name a few. He specialized in either breaking the rules or doing it his way. That's why McQueen is a legend.

You're thinking of 1965's "In Harm's Way". "They Were Expendable" (1945) was also good, with Robert Montgomery (the real star of that movie) and Donna Reed.

As for McQueen, though, I'd say that the same charge others leveled at Wayne-that he was always playing himself, rather than acting-can be made for McQueen. In any movie I've ever seen of him, it seems to me he's playing Steve McQueen, not the character.

Like old Pacino, too, as opposed to young Pacino. Any more, he's just playing Al.

Prost!
Bradley