Well, a couple months back I was looking at a folder I have of figures I wanted to order but that got cancelled or indefinitely delayed and it got me thinking. Fast forward to today and I have added the list all the 1:6 I could think of that were cancelled or put on hold and decided to make a thread dedicated to them.
I did have figures such as Drax and Ripley's on the list but it seems those are now happening so removed them. I am sure others will come to see the light of day eventually but I think it is useful to keep track of them, especially as having a list of such figures might help companies choose a project to resurrect if the demand is there
To start, those HT figures that never saw the light of day:
(I cant remember the sites I saved most the images from, if you know where credit goes please let me know)
Professor X:
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The Lone Ranger: no surprise that this was scrapped, but the prototype was close to finished so they could have gone ahead and released it anyway but nope, no Lone Ranger for your Tonto.
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Platoon figures: Ok, there was at least one released, but the rest never materialised.
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TASM Peter Parker: Pretty good looking figure even if the film wasn't great, would have been nice to see it made.
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Green Lantern: Never even saw a prototype :/
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Loki: There was an avengers version later released, but the Thor movie version never was
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Rhino: What a beast of a figure! But sadly, despite looking finished this was never released likely due to the very brief amount of screen-time and poor movie reviews
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Clear Batcage: There was an unlicensed one made IIRC so maybe HT thought it wasn't worth it.
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'66 Batmobile: Ok , it is a vehicle, but still 1:6. another 1:6 vehicle that never saw release was the Bat aircraft from the Dark Knight Rises, but it did get a 1:12 release IIRC.
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Prometheus: This one seemed mostly done and there was (and still is) demand for the figures despite the movie being less than amazing.
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Not sure how many I have missed so far so please let me know if I need to add any.
Next: Play Imaginative
PI did have an entire line of DC new 52 characters in completed prototype stage at SDCC 2013 (IIRC it was SDCC) but from the line only the superman saw release. They did previously make a Jim Lee batman and 3 variants of the mk7 Iron Man (before they lost the license). The remaining 4 New 52 figures never saw the light of day as far as I can tell.
Green Lantern:
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The Flash:
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Cyborg:
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Batman (New 52 version)
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Now Enterbay:
Django Unchained: An example of PC public outrage hitting toy companies, Neca pulled their figures from stores and Enterbay never released theirs. The figures looked great, especially the headsculpts! A sad loss for many.
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Bulma from Dragonball Evolution: ****e film for sure, but this Emmy Rossum figure would have been at the top of many collectors buy lists. Just look at that headsculpt!
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Now on to 3A/Threezero
Jorge (Halo Reach): After all the drama surrounding the disappointing Master Chief figure there have been no further releases or announcements regarding Halo figures since the release of the Spartan Recruit/Thorne. This is sad since fans such as myself want more Halo 1:6 and 3A just needed to make the figures function properly, not a huge ask given that 3A has been around for a long time and have probably hundreds of figures in their back catalogue.
This prototype is the last we saw of Jorge.
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LMS (Last Man Standing) Paladin: This one was shown fairly recently and the prototype looked finished but updates seem to have stopped and it wasn't shown at the latest shows which suggests it is also dead in the water. Perhaps in reaction to the Masterchief episode?????
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Carver (Dead Space 3): Isaac Clarke was released but Carver never was. This was likely due to the Isaac Clarke figure failing to sell well enough since the outfit was not one of the more iconic armours and the game itself suffered mixed reviews.
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Next: Coo Model
Abba Ray: This one looked awesome but news stopped flowing long ago. Presumed dead.
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Sgt Devil Johnny: As above.
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Prince Armoury (Iron Knight): Probably suffered a C&D as there have been no updates.
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Now for a couple Hasbro figures:
Temple of Doom Indy: This one never got released as far as I can tell.
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Repulsor Power Stealth Iron Man mk3: Never released variant of the mk3.
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Now for misc figures:
Edenlost figures by Glitch Network: I am only listing this one as they confirmed it is on indefinite hold but the God Complex Hephaestus is also delayed as they are modifying it.
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Headplay Old Iron Man: Likely another C&D victim. The Prototype appeared complete including packaging but nothing has been released and there have been no updates from what I can see in at least a year.
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Barlowes Hell figures: Another one where the company has fallen silent and no news in a long time. The website seems dead too.
EDIT: Despite the couple years of waiting this figure did eventually go to pre-order and now those who ordered await the delivery date to arrive.
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Commander Shepard by Kotobukiya: This one was lost, but we did at least get a Threezero figure!
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Steve Jobs by Inicons (I think that was the company anyway): A C&D victim
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Dream Concept District 9 figures: The Dark Green and Yellow version prawns were starting to ship when the C&D letter arrived so a few of them got out but the red prawn didn't and of course the Wikus figure and the Mech never went into production. Luckily Threezero have the license and are making Christopher Johnson and the mech while Mivi released a Wikus set. Add to that the long sold out Phantomgreen Workshop gun models and it seems some of us are gonna have some decent district 9 displays!
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1000toys Indra: Confirmed cancelled
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Pew Pew Gun Pinyike Red version: The final figure is being released in white, grey and black but the red was cancelled. Of course, it could see release later anyway since it is just a repaint of the basic body.
EDIT: this got released eventually in the second wave of Pinyike bodies, so was uncancelled.
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Phicen Honey West: last I read it was canned.
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Devil Toys Perfect Master: Ok, not cancelled, it is still in the pipeline, but the design has changed significantly to the point that it is a completely different figure, so this older version represents what could have been.
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To finish this post, some cancelled Kerberos Panzer Cops!
Takara Tomy figures: There were 5 figures announced and shown in an image shown at some toy events, but only 1 of them saw release (the male Panzer Cop). Technically the military figure was released but only after a complete re-design. The sniper never saw the light of day, neither did the female looking diver, light gear SWAT team or camouflage armoured soldier.
Perhaps one day I will make them myself.
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Military armour in black: This was something that was confirmed to me to be in the plans but never happened. The green version that was released was cool, and had many modification points worked into the design for future variants. The planned Black version would have included a clip on wrist shield based on design sketches. That can at least be customised by someone brave.
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Platz Hobby Kerberos Panzer Jager: This was in development for many years and would have been made using the Dragon Models LTD super articulated modern body and would have included metal bullets, helmet etc and was shown in two versions, the dirty brass colour armour and clean shiny black.
Shortly after the terrible tsunami hit Japan some years back, these figures and all the non 1:6 Kerberos Saga items that Platz had in development were removed from their site and nothing was heard until Hot Toys announced that they were developing the Kerberos Panzer Jager (some would say it worked out for the better, I kinda agree but my wallet doesn't).
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Fingers crossed some items on this list eventually get put back into development, or maybe some smaller companies looking for ideas could attempt some.
Please feel free to tell what figures I missed in this list, I am sure there are many more
I did have figures such as Drax and Ripley's on the list but it seems those are now happening so removed them. I am sure others will come to see the light of day eventually but I think it is useful to keep track of them, especially as having a list of such figures might help companies choose a project to resurrect if the demand is there
To start, those HT figures that never saw the light of day:
(I cant remember the sites I saved most the images from, if you know where credit goes please let me know)
Professor X:
The Lone Ranger: no surprise that this was scrapped, but the prototype was close to finished so they could have gone ahead and released it anyway but nope, no Lone Ranger for your Tonto.
Platoon figures: Ok, there was at least one released, but the rest never materialised.
TASM Peter Parker: Pretty good looking figure even if the film wasn't great, would have been nice to see it made.
Green Lantern: Never even saw a prototype :/
Loki: There was an avengers version later released, but the Thor movie version never was
Rhino: What a beast of a figure! But sadly, despite looking finished this was never released likely due to the very brief amount of screen-time and poor movie reviews
Clear Batcage: There was an unlicensed one made IIRC so maybe HT thought it wasn't worth it.
'66 Batmobile: Ok , it is a vehicle, but still 1:6. another 1:6 vehicle that never saw release was the Bat aircraft from the Dark Knight Rises, but it did get a 1:12 release IIRC.
Prometheus: This one seemed mostly done and there was (and still is) demand for the figures despite the movie being less than amazing.
Not sure how many I have missed so far so please let me know if I need to add any.
Next: Play Imaginative
PI did have an entire line of DC new 52 characters in completed prototype stage at SDCC 2013 (IIRC it was SDCC) but from the line only the superman saw release. They did previously make a Jim Lee batman and 3 variants of the mk7 Iron Man (before they lost the license). The remaining 4 New 52 figures never saw the light of day as far as I can tell.
Green Lantern:
The Flash:
Cyborg:
Batman (New 52 version)
Now Enterbay:
Django Unchained: An example of PC public outrage hitting toy companies, Neca pulled their figures from stores and Enterbay never released theirs. The figures looked great, especially the headsculpts! A sad loss for many.
Bulma from Dragonball Evolution: ****e film for sure, but this Emmy Rossum figure would have been at the top of many collectors buy lists. Just look at that headsculpt!
Now on to 3A/Threezero
Jorge (Halo Reach): After all the drama surrounding the disappointing Master Chief figure there have been no further releases or announcements regarding Halo figures since the release of the Spartan Recruit/Thorne. This is sad since fans such as myself want more Halo 1:6 and 3A just needed to make the figures function properly, not a huge ask given that 3A has been around for a long time and have probably hundreds of figures in their back catalogue.
This prototype is the last we saw of Jorge.
LMS (Last Man Standing) Paladin: This one was shown fairly recently and the prototype looked finished but updates seem to have stopped and it wasn't shown at the latest shows which suggests it is also dead in the water. Perhaps in reaction to the Masterchief episode?????
Carver (Dead Space 3): Isaac Clarke was released but Carver never was. This was likely due to the Isaac Clarke figure failing to sell well enough since the outfit was not one of the more iconic armours and the game itself suffered mixed reviews.
Next: Coo Model
Abba Ray: This one looked awesome but news stopped flowing long ago. Presumed dead.
Sgt Devil Johnny: As above.
Prince Armoury (Iron Knight): Probably suffered a C&D as there have been no updates.
Now for a couple Hasbro figures:
Temple of Doom Indy: This one never got released as far as I can tell.
Repulsor Power Stealth Iron Man mk3: Never released variant of the mk3.
Now for misc figures:
Edenlost figures by Glitch Network: I am only listing this one as they confirmed it is on indefinite hold but the God Complex Hephaestus is also delayed as they are modifying it.
Headplay Old Iron Man: Likely another C&D victim. The Prototype appeared complete including packaging but nothing has been released and there have been no updates from what I can see in at least a year.
Barlowes Hell figures: Another one where the company has fallen silent and no news in a long time. The website seems dead too.
EDIT: Despite the couple years of waiting this figure did eventually go to pre-order and now those who ordered await the delivery date to arrive.
Commander Shepard by Kotobukiya: This one was lost, but we did at least get a Threezero figure!
Steve Jobs by Inicons (I think that was the company anyway): A C&D victim
Dream Concept District 9 figures: The Dark Green and Yellow version prawns were starting to ship when the C&D letter arrived so a few of them got out but the red prawn didn't and of course the Wikus figure and the Mech never went into production. Luckily Threezero have the license and are making Christopher Johnson and the mech while Mivi released a Wikus set. Add to that the long sold out Phantomgreen Workshop gun models and it seems some of us are gonna have some decent district 9 displays!
1000toys Indra: Confirmed cancelled
Pew Pew Gun Pinyike Red version: The final figure is being released in white, grey and black but the red was cancelled. Of course, it could see release later anyway since it is just a repaint of the basic body.
EDIT: this got released eventually in the second wave of Pinyike bodies, so was uncancelled.
Phicen Honey West: last I read it was canned.
Devil Toys Perfect Master: Ok, not cancelled, it is still in the pipeline, but the design has changed significantly to the point that it is a completely different figure, so this older version represents what could have been.
To finish this post, some cancelled Kerberos Panzer Cops!
Takara Tomy figures: There were 5 figures announced and shown in an image shown at some toy events, but only 1 of them saw release (the male Panzer Cop). Technically the military figure was released but only after a complete re-design. The sniper never saw the light of day, neither did the female looking diver, light gear SWAT team or camouflage armoured soldier.
Perhaps one day I will make them myself.
Military armour in black: This was something that was confirmed to me to be in the plans but never happened. The green version that was released was cool, and had many modification points worked into the design for future variants. The planned Black version would have included a clip on wrist shield based on design sketches. That can at least be customised by someone brave.
Platz Hobby Kerberos Panzer Jager: This was in development for many years and would have been made using the Dragon Models LTD super articulated modern body and would have included metal bullets, helmet etc and was shown in two versions, the dirty brass colour armour and clean shiny black.
Shortly after the terrible tsunami hit Japan some years back, these figures and all the non 1:6 Kerberos Saga items that Platz had in development were removed from their site and nothing was heard until Hot Toys announced that they were developing the Kerberos Panzer Jager (some would say it worked out for the better, I kinda agree but my wallet doesn't).
Fingers crossed some items on this list eventually get put back into development, or maybe some smaller companies looking for ideas could attempt some.
Please feel free to tell what figures I missed in this list, I am sure there are many more
