Kickstarter - I am Elemental Super Heroine action figures

[the_Archivist]

I found this on Kickstarter

I am Elemental Super Heroine action figures for girls
Funding Period - May 13 2014 - Jun 12 2014 Funding Goal $35,000

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iamelemental/iamelemental-action-figures-for-girls
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These look pretty cool. They are 4" and have 13 POA and are about $10

I know that these are not usually the type of figure that is talked about here but I figured I would pass along the information in case anyone was interested and wanted to support this line.

 

[NSA]

HA!

After scouring toy stores in search of action figures that are appropriate toys for young girls, we discovered that the typical female action figure on the market today is not actually designed for girls at all (or even boys). Instead, most are created for the adult male collector, decidedly more Hooters than Heroine.

So true though.

 

[The Ewokhunter]

I know that these are not usually the type of figure that is talked about here but I figured I would pass along the information in case anyone was interested and wanted to support this line.

not exactly true. we have fans of all kinds of figures on this site. Especially since the 1:18th line is pretty much non existent. Plus, some of these could be used for female fodder for customizers, especially since these are not "hooter style", so that's a plus.

 

[Vindicare86]

This is actually pretty cool, looks like there's already quite a bit of support for it, they're almost funded already. If only they had just a wee bit more articulation. I'll probably pick one up just because I like the concept.

 

[fogger1138]

I bet Darkwynter would be interested for his girls.

 

[Monkeywrench]

It's a pass for me but I hope it does well

 

[Falcone]

If they had a torso swivel I would contribute.

 

[Brickhead]

I understand positive messages to young girls and female empowerment. But... what exactly is the back story? I feel like this project is nothing but an empty shell... there's no substance to make me want these.

 

[the_Archivist]

It seems like they went with the super power or whatever and you are supposed to create the back story yourself.

 

[daremo]

Good find! I think they look pretty well done. No there not highly articulated, but they are made for girls (or boys) and don't require the articulation adults want. If I can get the funds I'm backing this after I back Falcone's project.

 

[WVMojo]

I threw down for a set for my daughter...that's pretty cool.

 

[the_Archivist]

These are now for sale at BBTS.
I Am Elemental Toys, Action Figures, and Collectibles

 

[Meddatron]

That didnt take long! Thanks for the update.

 

[the_Archivist]

Breaking News : Action figures of girls is one of the best inventions of 2014

Soooo innovative. I don't know about the writer of that article but there has been quite a few very well done action figures that empower girls well before those came along.

Although there are some major toy companies that should look into this...

Anyways, these are still on track to be delivered by December.

 

[WVMojo]

Yeah I got my email this morning on the update.

I think my daughter is going to love these.

 

[the_Archivist]

Yeah I got my email this morning on the update.

I think my daughter is going to love these.

I got a set for my daughter as well. I'm not sure if she'll like them though. She doesn't really like super heroes too much. She liked Sailor Moon and is really excited for Big Hero 6 but her favorite figure is Golum. My favorite out of the group is Hope though.

I did find it funny that TIME listed this as one of the best inventions of 2014. Princess Leia action figures have been around empowering girls since 1977. My wife had that one even when she was a little girl.

 

[the_Archivist]

IAmElemental Mystery Pack Series 01 Courage: Single Random Figure - I Am Elemental Figures

These are now in stock at BBTS.

They are already sold out of the set packs and just have the blind bags left.

 

[K-Tiger]

Didn't we have someone that kicked in on the KS?

 

[the_Archivist]

I got a set for my daughter but haven't gotten it yet. I'll do a review on them after we open them up.

 

[WVMojo]

I'm waiting on a set as well from them on Kickstarter. Sucks that BBTS got theirs before anyone else but that probably paid a huge chunk into the KD for that added benefit.

 

[the_Archivist]

These came in today. Overall they are pretty good. She feels a lot like the most recent MU wasp figure but with less articulation but a little sturdier.

Articulation is okay. She has a ball neck, swivel hinge shoulders, elbows, and knees, and t-bar hips similar to Joes. Being a superhero I would have like to see wrist and ankle movement and the ability to look straight up while she is flying.

Her sculpt is pretty simple and she has very smooth features. Her wings are actually a backpack feature. And she lacks foot peg holes for dynamic posing.

I didn't have a comparison figure at the time but I'll get some more pics up a little later.

I am Elemental - Honesty

 

[K-Tiger]

Not bad. I'd probably throw $5-6 at one if it were in stores.

 

[the_Archivist]

Not bad. I'd probably throw $5-6 at one if it were in stores.

They're not strippers you can just throw money at. Didn't you read their Kickstarter? They are good girls.
:trollface:

 

[K-Tiger]

Good girls are simply ones that haven't found their price yet.

 

[WVMojo]

A waist swivel would have been the bees knees.

 

[K-Tiger]

A waist swivel would have been the bees knees.

The 6" figure coming has one, as well as ankles and I believe wrists. I'd still buy one of these if I saw one at retail, but these are limited to speciality (non-chain) stores and online.

 

[the_Archivist]

Last time I talked to the ladies in charge they also said they had series 2 called "Wisdom" 4" in development so they may expand the quality on the 4" figures a bit.

btw this series was called "Courage"

 

[WVMojo]

If you talk to them again tell them the kids want villians...

 

[the_Archivist]

You don't use Fear as a villian? She is the defacto villain at our house.

 

[K-Tiger]

She comes off as the moody chick on the team.

 

[WVMojo]

Need more than one.

Although they do play well with the Avengers fighting blue shirts, vipers, and shock troopers.

 

[the_Archivist]

Looks like they will have to keep fighting blue shirts, vipers, and shock troopers.

At this point, there are no plans to add articulation to the 4" figures, but we have only just begun development on them, so I suppose you never know.

As of right now, there are no plans for villains. You will have to have them battle existing figures instead!

 

[WVMojo]

Blah...that's disappointing.

Missing a pretty big opportunity in my opinion. Unless they are worried that girls will go all Melificent on them and the baddies like Loose, Lust, Liar, and Plastic Surgery are better than the heroes.

 

[the_Archivist]

 

[the_Archivist]

Pre-order for series 2 is up
Pre-order - www.iamelemental.com

 

[Falcone]

I really like the second wave.

 

[AdrienVeidt]

Yeah, they really are a nicely-done-and-presented product; but I just can't get excited about torso-bricks. Plus the randomly-sold singles is bullshit, but on the other hand the $11 price is pretty damned nice.

I dig Oblivion a lot, but I wonder WTF caused them to create a hentai chick named 'Ingenuity'.

 

[K-Tiger]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed Ingenuity's tentacle pet.

 

[K-Tiger]

Actual pics:

NYTF 2016 ? I Am Elemental Booth Coverage | Toy Hype USA

 

[Dr Syn]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed Ingenuity's tentacle pet.

Would have been better if they swapped the name Curiosity with Ingenuity.