New Product: Pop Toys 1/6 Witch Hunter - Two Versions

Bit pricey. $229 USD each, and $98 for the banner. Paying for the movable eyes and LEDs I guess.

This is a lot to take in. There are elements I really like, and elements I don’t particularly care for at first glance, but I can’t imagine the elements I really like working without the elements that I don’t particularly care for…if that makes any sense.

I really like the "bone"-based armor design here. Very unique. I'm less thrilled by the anime-like head, but I can image swapping it against a HT Anne Hathaway sculpt...

Stryker2011 wrote:Bit pricey. $229 USD each, and $98 for the banner. Paying for the movable eyes and LEDs I guess.

What we've learned from 1/6...

A male military figure, with chest rig, flak vest, rifle, Full rifle attachments kit, magazines, pistol, clips, drop leg holsters, webbing bags, boots, helmet, night vision, binoculars, bergen, carabiner, glow sticks, decals/patches, uniform, body, head, hands.....$160

A girl in a medieval bikini....$250

Perhaps the extra silicone to create the b**bies, puts the cost up??

I think we all know, "sexy" is being price hiked!
I really do like these, but $230 for what we get, is a bit of a scam, so I'm reluctantly out. especially as I'm not that big a fan of the S10D body, and would replace it anyway.

To be fair, the military stuff has been done so much, the files probably only need minor adjustment here and there if at all.

This kind of figure must take a lot longer to develop, going back and forth, tweaking it until it reaches this level of design. This is art, not just replication of what already exists.

And I think the body looks fantastic in this costume!

But it IS a lot of money so I am torn about whether to get just one (which??) or both... I'll pre-order both I think. If I end up just wanting one I'm sure I'll be able to find someone who is sad to have missed out.

The logical problem with getting both (and I'm overthinking things again) is that you'd have the "bad" witchhunter wearing an outfit 90% identical to the "good" witchunter, with just a few touches to evil it up. Obviously this kind of thing isn't a problem with all that military stuff we're comparing these to -- those guys wear army uniforms, which are, well, uniform... But it totally drains the spookyness out of these witch hunters or whatever, if they all just pop by the Commissary, right after getting their Witch Hunter Union Card, and they all get assigned the same standard weird horned hat, identical boney pauldrons, etc. I can't really think of a "backstory" where you could have both of these together without depreciating the uniqueness (unless maybe it's the same person who transforms, or something...)

Personally I'm not shocked by the price it is nearly exactly what I expected, especially with a silicone body.

I agree with Moonbase Alpha that while I like both, I think they are too similar in the end to want me to have both on the shelf. I think I will more likely make a fantasy roleplaying party with different characters. So I went for just one and hope I can pick up one or two things from the other.

The price definitely gives me pause, but I'm still more than likely going to order both, and the banner, and like Moonbase AM pointed out, it would be an interesting juxtaposition to create a storyline where the character "transforms" from one iteration to the other when in "action".

I ordered both. I see them as representing the nature of duality, so them looking like two sides of the same coin is perfect to me.

kghobby also has a good price. With shipping similar to Giantoy, overall a bit cheaper I think depending on where you live.

Congrats Diana, we all havbe a good taste here lol

Diana wrote:To be fair, the military stuff has been done so much, the files probably only need minor adjustment here and there if at all.

This kind of figure must take a lot longer to develop, going back and forth, tweaking it until it reaches this level of design. This is art, not just replication of what already exists.

And I think the body looks fantastic in this costume!

But it IS a lot of money so I am torn about whether to get just one (which??) or both... I'll pre-order both I think. If I end up just wanting one I'm sure I'll be able to find someone who is sad to have missed out.

With 3d software and printing. Prototyping now, is quicker and easier than ever. Most of the back forth is done on computer. Quite a lot of the parts here, are either injection molded plastic, or fabric "scraps". The former being an instantaneous mass production job, molding many parts in one injection. I'd wager these are much quicker to produce and even paint, than hand machined clothing.
And design wise, it has pretty much been pre-thought out by the people who made Diablo.

I work(ed) in props and set building, and make quite a lot of miniatures from scratch. It's really not that laborious to make and paint stuff like this, and that is speaking somebody who does it with clay, as opposed to computers! Likewise, most of the painting here is drybrushing, which is very quick and easy. Machining tiny clothes,  however, is a bloody nightmare! Even my wife, who is a fashion product developer, struggles to make 1/6 clothes. I know, because I've badgered her to do it several times now!!

I thinks it's just, the sexier the figure and skimpier the clothes, the higher the price. Sex sells, as they say. I mean It worked. I want one!

I'm not totally adverse to the S10D. Its just that for an exposed, wild, warrior type character, I prefer the s23 type bodies, with abs and broader shoulders. They feel more fitting for the fantasy setting.

I don't blame you for getting both though. If I had the income, I'd love to get one, but the pandemic stole my wallet! 
I have to be super picky in regards to this hobby, of late. Which sucks given it just gets more and expensive recently.

$170 - $190, and I'd go for one, but $230, just doesn't seem good value! I stand by my feeling that this is overpriced. Especially when I consider I got Royal Defender, just weeks ago, with all it's detailed clothing and accessories for $215, including postage!!

I reckon you'll have absolutely no issue selling one on, if you need to, and you might even make a small profit (or some of your postage back at least).

Ghost808, those are some very interesting insights. Thank you!

There aren't many releases like this, that don't look overly gamey (I'm thinking that half ogre lady).
They may call them witch hunters, but to me they are shamans, and they totally got me on my weak spot with that.

Diana wrote:Ghost808, those are some very interesting insights. Thank you!

There aren't many releases like this, that don't look overly gamey (I'm thinking that half ogre lady).
They may call them witch hunters, but to me they are shamans, and they totally got me on my weak spot with that.

Which half ogre lady? Do you mean the questionable orc from Warcraft?

I agree totally. Witch hunters isn't a great name. Witches full stop, would be better, but shamans is spot on.  They are a breath of fresh air, for sure.

Woah, I just saw these figures on BBTS, and they're even more expensive than on "free shipping" asian stores. They're asking for $250 there... and the asian stores tend to get the figures waaaay earlier. Now the banner is the same $90 though. It's a big contrast when you see the TBL figures prices on BBTS, way cheaper, at least for US dwellers. The Royal Defender is $180 there. The Osiris figure, $185, and the new Horus, with the wings and a huge base, is $200.
*jealousy feels intensified*

And I feel ya, Ghost808. For me, the muscular body would also be way better for this figure, but... I'd go for the S21 (same bust size than S10D yet same muscle definition than S23), because the "bra" is a sculpted piece, so I think it would be a bit loose on a medium bust, and I don't know how hard will it be to adjust it. Good thing I have one S21 in my Mai Shiranui, and the S10D would fit her as nicely, so a body swap here is a pretty interesting option.

That’s how BBTS can afford it’s $4.00 flat rate shipping— jack up the cost another $30 to cover the “actual” shipping cost.

The stuff is produced in China, so US shops will have to pay some kind of shipping cost as well, so I am not surprised that they charge more than chinese shops.

I decided I’m going to order both and name them Betty and Veronica.  

I think the biggest selling point to me (aside from those beautiful sculpts) is their uniqueness.  Yes, the “Sword and Sorcery Girl in Bikini” is cliche, but the overall design really stands out.

I appreciate that they come right out and tell you the figure is on the S10D.  I wish every manufacturer would list the make and model of the body, regardless of whether or not it’s included.  When it comes to the S10D/S12D, I’ve given up fighting it.   I would like to see more figures designed for the medium bust S16/S17 and S22/S23 bodies, but it is what it is.  I can’t continue to complain about how sexist these figures are while my collection of them is multiplying like bunny rabbits.

That second headsculpt look sso good, very tempting! I'll try to grab it loose!

just po the black shaman. Yes, seems that 10D is getting all the preferred treatment, such that TBL still couldn't retire them. I also wish there are more outfits for other body types, else I will be always storing these newer body types and running out of S10D!!

I tried to find a previous for a previous thread on this and couldn't, so apologies if I somehow missed it!

Bloody Shaman Aphaia (White) 1/6 Scale Figure (WH001)

POP Toys presents the 1/6 scale bloody Shaman Apaia figure! Created using a TBLeague S10D female seamless body, this articulated figure features incredible details, a head sculpt with rooted hair and movable eyes, and various relics and accessories to adorn her body. This white version includes an LED light-up staff and crystal ball, each able to give off an eerie witchy glow.

Flag sold separately.

Product Features
1/6 Scale
Made of plastic
TBLeague S10D female seamless body
Features movable eyes and rooted hair
LED light-up staff and crystal ball accessories
White shaman version

Box Contents:
Bloody Shaman Aphaia figure
Armet
Cloak
Shirt
Underpants
2 Puttee
2 Ankle cloths
2 Bracelets
2 Vambraces
2 Cuishes
Staff
Bone bowl
Crystal ball
Bone cup
Figure stand

















Bloody Shaman Aphaia (Black) 1/6 Scale Figure (WH002)

POP Toys presents the 1/6 scale bloody Shaman Apaia figure! Created using a TBLeague S10D female seamless body, this articulated figure features incredible details, a head sculpt with rooted hair and movable eyes, and various relics and accessories to adorn her body. This black version includes a spooky spear and matching shield, along with a removable bone mask and crown.

Flag sold separately.

Product Features
1/6 Scale
Made of plastic
TBLeague S10D female seamless body
Features movable eyes and rooted hair
Black shaman version

Box Contents:
Bloody Shaman Aphaia figure
Armet
Cloak
Shirt
Underpants
2 Puttee
2 Ankle cloths
2 Bracelets
2 Vambraces
2 Cuishes
Mask
Bone spear
Crystal shield
Bone cup
Figure stand















I have no idea what Witch Hunter is but I think they both look amazing! I am getting the white one for sure, but I might end up getting both. I'm not such a fan of the "skeleton claw boob grab" on the black, the white one is ever so slightly more tasteful :p I really like the head sculpt on the black one though!

Too bad they're using the TBLeague S10D body though, it's so old.

Merged topics.

GubernatorFan wrote:Merged topics.

Shoot, thanks! I searched for "poptoys", "shaman" and "aphaia" but not "pop toys" or "witch hunter"! doh!

brassco wrote:just po the black shaman. Yes, seems that 10D is getting all the preferred treatment, such that TBL still couldn't retire them. I also wish there are more outfits for other body types, else I will be always storing these newer body types and running out of S10D!!

The S10D really does seem like the "default" female body. Super Duck uses it a lot too.

mooch174 wrote:Shoot, thanks! I searched for "poptoys", "shaman" and "aphaia" but not "pop toys" or "witch hunter"! doh!

No problem, sorry for the extra effort, but I'm sure people would like to see them again. It is sometimes difficult to synchronize all the verbiage and alternative translations. Also, the forum search function is not great. Best to google onesixthfigures.forumotion.com alongside with the product name or other keywords you are looking for.

mooch174 wrote:
Too bad they're using the TBLeague S10D body though, it's so old.

Totally right about that, but it is probably inevitable. Where it's a joint or cooperative relationship, like we are probably seeing eg with TBL doing a body for IconiqStudios Ryu, the timing can be different and the specially designed body more up to date. But I suspect with something like this Witch Hunter, Pop Toys probably had only a first concept or a rough design, when they went out to actually make sure they could purchase 1500 (or whatever) suitable S10Ds, then they had to have them sitting in the warehouse while they fine tuned the design, plus however long it took them to actually make the final assembled figures, and put them out to market. So I suspect it's not as if Pop Toys just carelessly and arbitrarily picked an old body.

Just paid all three of my invoices for these. Yikes! That hurt my credit card. But, I’m looking forward to getting these in hand.

Stryker2011 wrote:Just paid all three of my invoices for these. Yikes! That hurt my credit card. But, I’m looking forward to getting these in hand.

THREE?

I'm about to pay my two invoices.

Diana wrote:

Stryker2011 wrote:Just paid all three of my invoices for these. Yikes! That hurt my credit card. But, I’m looking forward to getting these in hand.

THREE?

I'm about to pay my two invoices.

2 shamans AND the banner, I should imagine? Lucky boy!!!

Time for me to monitor ebay closely for those heads then!

P.s. please let us know how they look when you get them. I'm really keen to see how these turned out.

Yep. Ghost is correct. One of each of the ladies and the banner.

Wheee! Thank God the new American Express cycle starts on 12/25. I’ll pay my invoices then, and I’ll have until 2/18 to pay them off. I passed on the banner, so that will help too.