NECA

National Entertainment Collectibles Association
Information
Reporting mark:	NECA
Sphere of activity:	Production of toys
Locale:	Hillside, New Jersey, United States
Chief Executive Officer:	Joel Weinshanker
Website:	http://www.necaonline.com

NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) is a wholesale company that creates and sells collectable toys and figures based on numerous licenses, from Harry Potter to The Nightmare Before Christmas.

NECA produced a line of Team Fortress 2 action figures and plush dolls, as well figures and replica props based on other Valve titles such as Portal 2, Left 4 Dead 2, and Half-Life.

Products

13″ Tall TF2 Plushes

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  Scout plush doll

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  Pyro plush doll

7″ Deluxe Action Figure – Series 1

Each figure comes with a DLC code for a genuine hat, and is limited to 10,000 pieces. The packaging is labelled for each individual number. Both series 1 figures carry a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $23.99. The first two were released on January 28, 2013.

The Pyro figure includes the Pyro's Flame Thrower and Fire Axe. Purchasers of the RED Pyro figure receive a code for a Genuine Brigade Helm, while purchasers of the BLU variant receive a Genuine Respectless Rubber Glove.

The Demoman figure includes his Grenade Launcher and Stickybomb Launcher, a spare hand, and another hand holding his Bottle. Purchasers of the RED Demoman action figure receive a code for a Genuine Glengarry Bonnet, while purchasers of the BLU variant receive a Genuine Scotsman's Stove Pipe.

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  7″ Deluxe Action Figure – Series 1 Pyro

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  7″ Deluxe Action Figure – Series 1 Demo

7″ Action Figure – Series 2

Series 2 was released in December 2013.

The Heavy figure includes his Minigun and Shotgun, along with a spare pair of hands. Purchasers of the RED Heavy action figure receive a code for a Genuine Officer's Ushanka, while purchasers of the BLU variant receive a Genuine Tough Guy's Toque.

The Soldier figure includes his Rocket Launcher and Shovel, along with three spare hands. Purchasers of the RED Soldier action figure receive a code for a Genuine Tyrant's Helm, while purchasers of the BLU variant receive a Genuine Stainless Pot.

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  7″ Action Figure – Series 2 Heavy

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  7″ Action Figure – Series 2 Soldier

7″ Action Figure – Series 3

Series 3 was released in April 2014.

The Engineer figure includes his Wrench, a Pistol, and an openable Toolbox. The BLU variant has its toolbox incorrectly colored red. Purchasers of the RED Engineer action figure receive a code for a Genuine Engineer's Cap, while purchasers of the BLU variant receive a Genuine Texas Ten Gallon.

The Spy figure includes his Revolver, Knife, a Sapper, and a spare hand. Purchasers of the RED Spy action figure receive a code for a Genuine Backbiter's Billycock, while purchasers of the BLU variant receive a Genuine Camera Beard.

The BLU variants of series 3 (dubbed series 3.5) were delayed for unknown reasons. They were released in July 2018.

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  7″ Action Figure – Series 3 Engineer

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  7″ Action Figure – Series 3 Spy

7″ Action Figure - Series 4

Series 4 was released in October 2018.

The Scout figure includes his Scattergun, a Pistol, and a Bat. Purchasers of the RED Scout action figure receive a code for a Genuine Bonk Helm, while purchasers of the BLU Scout Action Figure receive a code for a Genuine Ye Olde Baker Boy.

The Medic figure includes his Medi Gun, Syringe Gun, and Bonesaw. Purchasers of the RED Medic action figure receive a code for a Genuine Otolaryngologist's Mirror, while purchasers of the BLU Medic action figure receive a code for a Genuine Vintage Tyrolean.

The Sniper figure includes his Sniper Rifle only. Purchasers of the RED Sniper action figure receive a code for a Genuine Master's Yellow Belt, while purchasers of the BLU Sniper action figure receive a code for a Genuine Professional's Panama.

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  7" Scale Action Figures - Series 4 Scout

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  7" Scale Action Figures - Series 4 Medic

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  7" Scale Action Figures - Series 4 Sniper

Trivia

• Both variants of the Soldier feature what appears to be the Gentle Manne's Service Medal, albeit inaccurately colored gray.
• Strangely, the BLU Engineer figure has his head, forearms and left hand cast in a semi-transparent plastic, usually reserved for NECA's more realistic characters.
• The box for the Sniper figure claims the Sniper's first name is "Mick" (instead of Mun-dee).
• The packaging mostly includes the class portraits from the Main Menu, however, some classes include some notable differences:
  • The Scout holds the Bat in a pose similar to the class selection screen instead of his Scattergun.
  • The Heavy has a different facial expression.
  • The Spy holds the Knife instead of his Revolver, in a different way compared to his Winter-themed portrait.
  • All classes also include a BLU team variant that is never seen on the Main Menu, other than the Soldier from the End of the Line Update.

Pre-release Gallery

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  Gordon Freeman, Atlas, and P-Body.

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  Portal Gun and Companion Cube replicas.

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  Smoker, Boomer, Pyro, Heavy, and Demoman.

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  Sculptor's Corner image #1, part of the actual figure.

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  Sculptor's Corner image #2, a drawing indicating to the sculptor where articulation will be put.

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  Sculptor's Corner image #3, a second image of the figure being sculpted.

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  Press image of Demoman action figure with Stickybomb Launcher accessory.

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  An image taken at the NECA booth at the NY Toy Fair. Features Scout, Soldier, and Pyro plush toys, as well as a Heavy action figure.

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  An image of the Heavy, Pyro, Demoman, and Soldier painted prototypes on display at San Diego Comic-Con Preview Night. As photographed by The Toyark.

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  An image of the Pyro and Scout plushies on display at San Diego Comic-Con Preview Night. As photographed by The Toyark.

External links

• Figma on Wikipedia
• NECA's Sculptor's Corner
• San Diego Comic-Con
• The Toyark