Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

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Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby Mawhonic7 » Mon May 02, 2022 9:54 am

I am surprised that there have yet to be any Pops made from James Cameron’s Avatar. It’s still one of the most successful movies in box office history and after over a decade, a sequel will be coming out this December.

Why do you think Pops for this movie have yet to happen?
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Re: Avatar (James Cameron) Pops

Postby joecolt » Mon May 02, 2022 12:53 pm

Maybe a license issue? It is pretty strange that it hasnt happened yet.

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Re: Avatar (James Cameron) Pops

Postby lunarembrace » Mon May 02, 2022 1:01 pm

I'm really hoping we will get some with the new movie. Lego is actually making Avatar sets, so I'm hoping this means doors are opening!
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Re: Avatar (James Cameron) Pops

Postby lavery01 » Mon May 02, 2022 1:06 pm

joecolt wrote:Maybe a license issue? It is pretty strange that it hasnt happened yet.


This is what I was thinking. #-o
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Re: Avatar (James Cameron) Pops

Postby Tusken » Mon May 02, 2022 2:48 pm

The movie would make great pops, pop towns and pop rides. The colors could come off great. I think though it might be a license problem. :freddy3:
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Re: Avatar (James Cameron) Pops

Postby Mawhonic7 » Mon May 02, 2022 3:35 pm

lavery01 wrote:
joecolt wrote:Maybe a license issue? It is pretty strange that it hasnt happened yet.


This is what I was thinking. #-o


Could be but now it’s a Disney property! So maybe the sequel will be different.
There were a few toys around the time of the original release but not much. I would have thought with the land at WDW/Animal Kingdom that we would have seen Pops by now.
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby scullysdad » Mon May 02, 2022 3:51 pm

Now that Avatar is owned by Disney, it's probably a lock we get Pops for the sequels. I know Lego is also finally doing some Avatar sets, I think Disney is opening up the merchandising.
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby dirtyhobbit » Mon May 02, 2022 4:09 pm

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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby Mr Yac » Mon May 02, 2022 6:27 pm

because James is too up his own butt thinking his movies can save the world from pollution, can't have thousands of vinyl figures clogging our oceans!

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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby Mawhonic7 » Mon May 02, 2022 7:24 pm

Mr Yac wrote:because James is too up his own butt thinking his movies can save the world from pollution, can't have thousands of vinyl figures clogging our oceans!


lol You may be onto something there.
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Re: Avatar (James Cameron) Pops

Postby FerrisGuy3 » Mon May 02, 2022 9:06 pm

Mawhonic7 wrote:
lavery01 wrote:
joecolt wrote:Maybe a license issue? It is pretty strange that it hasnt happened yet.


This is what I was thinking. #-o


Could be but now it’s a Disney property! So maybe the sequel will be different.
There were a few toys around the time of the original release but not much. I would have thought with the land at WDW/Animal Kingdom that we would have seen Pops by now.


That was my first thought. Now that Disney has it, seems likely pops for the new movies
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby FerrisGuy3 » Mon May 02, 2022 9:06 pm

scullysdad wrote:Now that Avatar is owned by Disney, it's probably a lock we get Pops for the sequels. I know Lego is also finally doing some Avatar sets, I think Disney is opening up the merchandising.


That’s what I was thinking too. Pops would be great for the upcoming movies
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby Mawhonic7 » Mon May 02, 2022 10:03 pm

FerrisGuy3 wrote:
scullysdad wrote:Now that Avatar is owned by Disney, it's probably a lock we get Pops for the sequels. I know Lego is also finally doing some Avatar sets, I think Disney is opening up the merchandising.


That’s what I was thinking too. Pops would be great for the upcoming movies


I think so too. I’m not sure why but Avatar is one of the highest grossing movies in history but doesn’t have a firm place in pop culture.
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby hpellot » Mon May 02, 2022 10:23 pm

Mawhonic7 wrote:I am surprised that there have yet to be any Pops made from James Cameron’s Avatar. It’s still one of the most successful movies in box office history and after over a decade, a sequel will be coming out this December.

Why do you think Poos for this movie have yet to happen?



Great point. Maybe we will get some with the new movies?
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Postby supertoygiant » Tue May 03, 2022 1:05 am

Mr Yac wrote:because James is too up his own butt thinking his movies can save the world from pollution, can't have thousands of vinyl figures clogging our oceans!



haha! that is ridiculous. I have yet to see a vinyl figure wash up on the shore!!!
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby Mr Yac » Tue May 03, 2022 1:46 am

supertoygiant wrote:

haha! that is ridiculous. I have yet to see a vinyl figure wash up on the shore!!!


we just need one good shipwreck and it'll be like that beach where Garfield phones have been washing up for decades!

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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby Mawhonic7 » Wed May 04, 2022 8:29 pm

Mr Yac wrote:
supertoygiant wrote:

haha! that is ridiculous. I have yet to see a vinyl figure wash up on the shore!!!


we just need one good shipwreck and it'll be like that beach where Garfield phones have been washing up for decades!


I had to google this and wow! Those phones have been washing up for over 30 years.

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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby Mr Yac » Wed May 04, 2022 9:28 pm

Mawhonic7 wrote:
I had to google this and wow! Those phones have been washing up for over 30 years.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-ne ... 180971835/


it was one of the great mysteries of life until they found the ship they were coming from lol

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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby lazcommalisa » Thu May 05, 2022 1:25 am

Hottoys made some figures for Avatar back in the day but I'd kill for some pops of all the creatures and Jake Sully. I'd even settle for pops from the Avatar world in Animal Kingdom.

Avatar is one of my favorite movies and I'm been waiting for what seems like a lifetime for the sequel. Cannot wait for December!
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby Mawhonic7 » Thu May 05, 2022 10:18 am

lazcommalisa wrote:Hottoys made some figures for Avatar back in the day but I'd kill for some pops of all the creatures and Jake Sully. I'd even settle for pops from the Avatar world in Animal Kingdom.

Avatar is one of my favorite movies and I'm been waiting for what seems like a lifetime for the sequel. Cannot wait for December!


I am excited for the sequel too! The first movie holds a special place in my heart because it was the last movie I saw before my daughter was born. She’s going to be 13 the day after Christmas this year. She (kinda) saw the first one in utero and she’ll definitely see the sequel in the theater this December.
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby Mario Wario » Thu May 05, 2022 10:40 am

dirtyhobbit wrote:they're coming

I think so too.
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby rexflexall » Thu May 05, 2022 11:59 am

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Postby Tusken » Thu May 05, 2022 1:48 pm

They could really make some amazing BL pops with all the colors that are in the movie. :freddy3:
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby Warren8525 » Thu May 05, 2022 3:00 pm

Mario Wario wrote:
dirtyhobbit wrote:they're coming

I think so too.

Agreed - Pops for the two sequels are likely marketing plans.
But do we need multiple blue people Pops? lol

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Postby Mawhonic7 » Thu May 05, 2022 8:38 pm

Tusken wrote:They could really make some amazing BL pops with all the colors that are in the movie. :freddy3:


That would be amazing!
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Postby wolfy233 » Thu May 05, 2022 10:21 pm

scullysdad wrote:Now that Avatar is owned by Disney, it's probably a lock we get Pops for the sequels. I know Lego is also finally doing some Avatar sets, I think Disney is opening up the merchandising.


That's what I'm thinking. No way Disney let's this opportunity pass by.

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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby JCFun » Fri May 06, 2022 7:58 am

Personally, I think it'll happen! Disney/Avatar had so many licensed products and toys when the last movie came out, I feel like there's no way it doesn't!
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Postby hailmary25 » Fri May 06, 2022 9:47 am

Maybe it's a design issue. I mean the na'vi are tall this creatures maybe that just doesn't translate to a normal size pop
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby Mawhonic7 » Fri May 06, 2022 10:27 am

Saw the Avatar sequel trailer last night when I saw Dr. Strange. Looks really good and I’m excited to see it!
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Postby snowsiren » Fri May 06, 2022 10:33 am

Tusken wrote:They could really make some amazing BL pops with all the colors that are in the movie. :freddy3:


My thoughts exactly, the colors are beautiful!
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Postby rexflexall » Fri May 06, 2022 10:39 am

Mawhonic7 wrote:Saw the Avatar sequel trailer last night when I saw Dr. Strange. Looks really good and I’m excited to see it!


YES, seeing Strange MOM tomorrow!! Can't wait for the trailer!

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Postby Mario Wario » Fri May 06, 2022 11:14 am

Warren8525 wrote:
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dirtyhobbit wrote:they're coming

I think so too.

Agreed - Pops for the two sequels are likely marketing plans.
But do we need multiple blue people Pops? lol
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby Mawhonic7 » Fri May 06, 2022 11:43 am

A Na’vi on a Banshee ride has to happen. It could even be a Disney Parks exclusive! Just as long as it’s available online too.
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Postby dirtyhobbit » Sat May 07, 2022 5:38 pm

Mario Wario wrote:
dirtyhobbit wrote:they're coming

I think so too.


no, they're really coming

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Postby Hgmaddhatter » Sat May 07, 2022 6:01 pm

Mawhonic7 wrote:A Na’vi on a Banshee ride has to happen. It could even be a Disney Parks exclusive! Just as long as it’s available online too.

I'd be down for that, been a couple months since I spent a full Disney day in line so I am due for another soon lol. Plus at least Pandora is one of the shadier areas of Animal Kingdom, but it is hotter there....
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Postby chaostryder » Sat May 07, 2022 7:12 pm

The new trailer for Avatar 2 looks stunning, I am definitely expecting some pops to come out of that!
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Postby Mario Wario » Sun May 08, 2022 11:11 pm

dirtyhobbit wrote:
Mario Wario wrote:
dirtyhobbit wrote:they're coming

I think so too.


no, they're really coming

Excellent!
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby TheStephil » Sun May 08, 2022 11:33 pm

With the sequel coming out this year, I’d love to see some pops. That movie and character designs are so beautiful.
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Postby Joesandwich123 » Mon May 09, 2022 12:31 am

Well there are pops of The Smurfs if that counts for anything lol.
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Re: Why no Avatar (James Cameron) Pops?

Postby digithor » Mon May 09, 2022 2:12 am

TheStephil wrote:With the sequel coming out this year, I’d love to see some pops. That movie and character designs are so beautiful.


Should finally see some avatar pops then, I couldn't see them not making some. Apart from the company being very limiting to license out merchandise.
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