The Outer Space Men are returning! (Again!) The last new wave of painted figures was a huge hit, with the 2 classic characters - Colossus Rex and Gamma X - selling so well that they will now cost you a lot of money. (And that's assuming you can find them for sale. Good luck.)
The fine folks behind the line are reissuing them with some improvements, along with a glow-in-the-dark Colossus Rex for the very first time. Gary Schaffer was kind enough to reach out with some details... and unrequested commentary added by yours truly.
Colossus Rex 2.0 - this will debut on the official Outer Space Men web site, and will also be sold at Star Trek Mission New York (September 2-4) and also New York Comic Con (October 6-9). The figure is slightly closer in the rich color of the original Colorforms release nearly 50 years ago, but includes gold - rather than purple - accessories.
If you missed the original figure, this is a much cheaper alternative to the secondary market. If you didn't, it's different enough that you may wish to get one anyway. $30, carded - this figure will feature new graphic design and new logos on the packaging as the Four Horsemen are no longer selling these.
Gamma X Cosmic Radiation - This will debut at Star Trek Mission New York (September 2-4). The original Infinity Gamma X was covered in a light layer of glowing paint, which didn't glow fairly well. It was colored similarly to the original prototype figure, but didn't glow well. The new Cosmic Radiation edition is cast in glow plastic and looks like it will brighten the night. It's a worthwhile upgrade. $25, bagged.
Colossus Rex Cosmic Radiation - The New York Comic Con exclusive for The Outer Space Men will bow October 6-9. This mock-up shows silver detailing added to the figure with silver accessories. (Silver accessories were previously made available with the Ni Stuff handmade Galactic Holiday 2013 figures, and also as a set from the Four Horsemen Store.) $25, bagged.
At press time the only figure we know will be sold online is Colossus Rex 2.0 - I'll post more as updates become available.
When
the announcement of new glowing "Cosmic Radiation" figures came up, I
commented that these would be in addition to three existing glowing
figures. I was told that the first Gamma-X [FOTD #939] didn't glow, but it does - just not very well. Regardless of the confusion, it's telling because it proves that Cosmic Radiation Edition Gamma-X
100% needed to exist. The original 2014 figure was a top-notch update
of the original Colorforms prototype, matching the color and
everything. It just didn't match the original action feature - that is,
to glow in the dark. If you've bought both figures, you've got one
that looks right and one that looks right, and this new 2016 convention
exclusive is actually $1 cheaper than its dim-glowing
counterpart. I'm not saying it's 100% better, but it's different
enough that I think you've got reason to potentially buy both if you're
so inclined.
