Posts: 53035 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 07-30-2018 10:57 AM
DID Corporation previewed its upcoming 1:6 scale Apollo 11 Astronaut figure at the 2018 Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong convention this past weekend.
Few details are available, but the company noted on Facebook that they plan figures for all three Apollo 11 crew members. The figures posted are prototypes, so the obvious error of having Collins in a lunar EVA-configured suit may still be corrected.
Kevmac Member
Posts: 326 From: Registered: Apr 2003
posted 07-30-2018 02:36 PM
Saving money... NOW!!
Ronpur Member
Posts: 1260 From: Brandon, Fl Registered: May 2012
posted 07-30-2018 06:02 PM
They remind me of the old Dragon figures that were released years ago. But a little puffier and the cutaway PLSS is new.
Philip Member
Posts: 6266 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Jan 2001
posted 07-31-2018 01:26 AM
Collins didn't walk on the Moon...
holcombeyates Member
Posts: 318 From: UK Registered: Dec 2010
posted 07-31-2018 03:13 PM
The cutaway PLSS is a great idea.
Anyone seen a cutaway PLSS before? Would make a nice scale model!
Michael ApolloJack Member
Posts: 59 From: Melbourne Vic, Australia Registered: Feb 2015
posted 08-01-2018 02:47 AM
Wow, This will make a fine addition to my 1/6 collection. Buzz Aldrin from Dragon, Gene Cernan and modified Cernan to represent Jack Schmitt from Hobby Master. About time they did this. I know 2011, they released the Neil Armstrong, very rare and costly if you can find one.
The detail on those boots are astounding. I'm sure they will amend the detail issues, as like they did with the HM figure.
I wrapped the figures with a few layers of bubble wrap to make them look puffier. Just around the arms, legs and torso.
SpaceCadet1983 Member
Posts: 516 From: Pacific NW, United States Registered: May 2012
posted 12-20-2018 02:04 PM
As per post on their Facebook page, DID is trying for a release date during the first quarter 2019.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 53035 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 04-23-2019 10:21 AM
From DID on Facebook, described as "coming soon."
SpaceCadet1983 Member
Posts: 516 From: Pacific NW, United States Registered: May 2012
posted 04-23-2019 02:01 PM
AWESOME!
backof Member
Posts: 35 From: Katonah, NY USA Registered: Oct 2005
posted 04-23-2019 05:22 PM
Now if they do a set of each crew for their anniversary I'd be in heaven!
astro-nut Member
Posts: 1057 From: Washington, IL Registered: Jan 2006
posted 04-24-2019 11:39 AM
Wonder how much they would be for the whole set and if they will sell them as a set or individually?
dsenechal Member
Posts: 562 From: Registered: Dec 2002
posted 06-15-2019 08:57 AM
Has anyone heard of or seen any updates on these 1/6 scale figures?
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 53035 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 06-15-2019 11:36 AM
When asked about the status of these figures on Facebook earlier this week, DID Corp. replied, "Will try our best to release by July."
(Note: The figures, as planned, will not include the lunar surface or flag assembly, though DID says they will consider offering a diorama.)
dsenechal Member
Posts: 562 From: Registered: Dec 2002
posted 07-23-2019 01:11 PM
Did anyone ever find any updates to these Apollo 11 astronaut figures? Wonder if their window of opportunity has already passed.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 53035 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 07-23-2019 01:16 PM
The figures were released on July 19. They are available for $309.99 each or $923.97 for the set of three.
July 16 1969, a journey to the moon started. Commander Neil A. Armstrong, Lunar Module Pilot (LMP) Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin, and Command Module Pilot (CMP) Michael Collins undertook the historic mission. With Neil Armstrong becoming the first man to walk on the moon on July 20, humanity’s first attempt on lunar landing succeeded. To honor this special moment, with over two years in research and development, DID proudly present the series of 1/6 Apollo 11 Astronauts Collectible Figures: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.
dsenechal Member
Posts: 562 From: Registered: Dec 2002
posted 07-23-2019 03:43 PM
Thanks for following up on this, Robert. They're an improvement over the Dragon iterations, but at that price, I'll have to give this some thought. I figured they'd be about half that price. Thanks again for checking on this.
mode1charlie Member
Posts: 1476 From: Honolulu, HI Registered: Sep 2010
posted 07-23-2019 04:58 PM
I second David's comment. $300+ is out of the question for me.
p51 Member
Posts: 1784 From: Olympia, WA Registered: Sep 2011
posted 07-23-2019 05:07 PM
I doubt this was done for the likes of us. I dabbled in the realm of 1:6 figures for a very short time until it occurred to me it was taking money away from the 1:1 scale stuff I normally gravitate to, often costing more than the real-life items they were modeling.
There's a sub-culture in play that will frankly pay almost anything for something exclusive and costly like this. I'd bet the retail price of a set of these that they'll sell out soon enough.
SpaceCadet1983 Member
Posts: 516 From: Pacific NW, United States Registered: May 2012
posted 07-23-2019 06:15 PM
Too high-priced for me!
Daugherty54 Member
Posts: 622 From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA Registered: Sep 2010
posted 07-23-2019 07:40 PM
Wow, at that price I'll pass as well. It's a shame, this could have been a home run...
JoeA New Member
Posts: 8 From: Macomb Township, MI USA Registered: Apr 2012
posted 07-25-2019 02:30 PM
Monkey Depot has Neil and Buzz at $300 each; Mike at $260; and set at $800.
Once they get these further developed, I believe the accuracy and detail will be a lot better than what came from Dragon or Hobby Master. The boot covers alone are a huge step over them. Hope to see more real soon.
Philip Member
Posts: 6266 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Jan 2001
posted 07-26-2019 05:12 AM
Apollo training figures I suppose as the Omega watches aren't seen in the details? Also the Apollo 11 crew posed for their official portraits without gloves.
PeterO Member
Posts: 460 From: North Carolina Registered: Mar 2002
posted 07-26-2019 05:27 AM
Philip, the detailed description of the figures' accessories on Monkey Depot's site does list "Watch" for Neil and Buzz, but not Mike.
It doesn't say "Speedmaster" though.
cspg Member
Posts: 6374 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
posted 07-26-2019 10:18 AM
Way too expensive... especially if you look at the figures' faces!
garyd2831 Member
Posts: 641 From: Syracuse, New York, USA Registered: Oct 2009
posted 07-28-2019 09:03 AM
My grumble with them isn't the price, but it appears that their heads are actually smaller as compared to the rest of the suit, aka: shrunken heads. Additionally, Collin's suit looks to "puffy."
If those details were better, I would purchase them. For that price they need to be a good as a wax museums display in my opinion.
garyd2831 Member
Posts: 641 From: Syracuse, New York, USA Registered: Oct 2009
posted 07-28-2019 09:06 AM
Plus Collins facial expression looks like he needs to make a pit stop or is backed up.
JohnSpaceUK Member
Posts: 59 From: UK Registered: Jan 2016
posted 07-29-2019 06:40 AM
quote:Originally posted by garyd2831: it appears that their heads are actually smaller as compared to the rest of the suit
That was my thought too, and I'm afraid that is all I would see if I was to buy one and put it on display.
GT76 Member
Posts: 119 From: New Orleans, La. USA Registered: Jun 2015
posted 07-29-2019 04:58 PM
Looks like Neil has the Aldrin name tag.
BarryLowe Member
Posts: 27 From: Castle Rock, CO Registered: Mar 2003
posted 07-30-2019 01:17 PM
I think the Neil and Buzz photos are the same photo with different heads photoshopped on to the body. That would explain both having the same Aldrin name tag. Maybe that's why the heads also appear to be too small?
FlyAndFight Member
Posts: 16 From: Miami, FL Registered: Jun 2013
posted 07-31-2019 06:03 PM
WAY too expensive. DiD is riding the anniversary wave. Hopefully they eventually go on discount.
I've got several of the Dragon/DML versions and aside from the boots, I don't see that great of an update in detailing.
Hopefully they venture into other suits/astronauts, such as Mercury, Gemini and Shuttle but at more reasonable prices...
dsenechal Member
Posts: 562 From: Registered: Dec 2002
posted 07-31-2019 08:54 PM
The PLSS/OPS on the DID version appear to be much more accurate as well. I'd be interested to see the EVA helmet/visor.
AstronautBrian Member
Posts: 310 From: Louisiana Registered: Jan 2006
posted 08-01-2019 07:58 AM
That is actually a good idea... print out a backdrop of the LM or moonscape to use as a background for display, diorama-style.
JoeA New Member
Posts: 8 From: Macomb Township, MI USA Registered: Apr 2012
posted 12-27-2019 04:02 PM
Looks like they are getting closer to final production, and they have made some improvements from the earlier versions.
JohnPaul56 Member
Posts: 320 From: Montclair, NJ, USA Registered: Apr 2010
posted 01-22-2020 06:23 PM
Just received my Neil Armstrong figure from DID corp. They did an amazing job!
It's going to take me some time to add all the small parts to configure it to look like he's on the moon.
Great packaging as well! It was worth the wait!!!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 53035 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 03-20-2020 11:58 AM
DID Corp video
The three Apollo astronauts action figures are available now. Today we are going to show you what is included in the Neil Armstrong action figure. Let's check it out.
David C Member
Posts: 1460 From: Lausanne Registered: Apr 2012
posted 03-20-2020 12:17 PM
I don't collect dolls, but despite the shrunken heads DID seems to have done an amazing job. These look like small scale EMU familiarization training aids. It would be interesting to hear Daniel Schaiewitz's (Daniel on the Moon) opinion if he got his hands on one.
Apolloman Member
Posts: 233 From: Ledignan, Gard (30), France Registered: Mar 2009
posted 03-24-2020 02:42 PM
The order for the three astronauts is placed directly on the Did Corp site. Now awaiting delivery.
Rick Mulheirn Member
Posts: 4595 From: England Registered: Feb 2001
posted 07-15-2020 08:24 AM
Can somebody with the DID Armstrong figure tell me the dimensions of the finished figure including the PLSS antenna and base: height, width, depth? Thanks in advance.
1202 Alarm Member
Posts: 469 From: Switzerland & France Registered: Nov 2003
posted 07-15-2020 09:36 AM
quote:Originally posted by Apolloman: The order for the three astronauts is placed directly on the Did Corp site.
I bought my three figures here, it's EU based and delivered in 48 hours.
Kevmac Member
Posts: 326 From: Registered: Apr 2003
posted 07-15-2020 11:08 PM
I just found this update on the DID Site. The price below is for each or all three together.
Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins action figure are available now. Neil Armstrong action figure and the 3-item set will be re-available in Jan 2021.
$324.99 – $948.97
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic，the shipping cost has been increased dramatically. So we have to update the prices. Your kindly understanding is appreciated.
The items are Free-shipping world-wide but VAT or duty is not included.
posted 07-30-2018 10:57 AM
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