NECA
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| National Entertainment Collectibles Association | |
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| 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, Left 4 Dead, and Half-Life.
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Products
13″ Tall TF2 Plushes
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 Flamethrower 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 its head, forearms and left hand cast in a semi-transparent plastic, usually reserved for NECA's more realistic characters.
Pre-release Gallery
Gordon Freeman, Atlas, and P-Body.
Portal Gun and Companion Cube replicas.
Smoker, Boomer, Pyro, Heavy, and Demoman.
Sculptor's Corner image #1, part of the actual figure.
Sculptor's Corner image #2, a drawing indicating to the sculptor where articulation will be put.
Sculptor's Corner image #3, a second image of the figure being sculpted.
Press image of Demoman action figure with Stickybomb Launcher accessory by NECA.
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.
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.
An image of the Pyro and Scout plushies on display at San Diego Comic-Con Preview Night. As photographed by The Toyark.
