I did not know these existed until today. As a vintage collector, I don’t think it’s for me, but for $5, I could see picking up one or two for the nostalgia trip with my kids.
I got my son one of those Kidrobot horror series MadBalls - Predator. It was really cool - hard tho but I suppose it was more collector less for play ... although he did try to throw it around lol. I'm sure he would enjoy these! Wish they were a little bit better quality however.
I agree 100% with your take on this. Definitely a cheapo version of those original renderings. I'll probably still pick up a Screamin' Meemie one for old time's sake if I see one but probably won't be picking up the whole set.
@@RetroSlacker I had a couple when I was younger but if you played with them at all they just didn't seem to hold up. Think the ones I had got all cracked and dried up and eventually got thrown away.
I know I love troll hair too lol the price point is the only reason I felt like an ass complaining at all. I’d be much happier to spent $15/20 and get a high quality one though
Great video and honest review! Hopefully these will be the stepping stones to better madballs down the line. I’m wondering if the low product quality was a choice to save money for a low risk low reward, or was there a gap in communication between design and manufacturing?
Eh. I can take or leave any of the “modern” Madballs stuff - BUT - quality has always been good across the board. From 1985 all the way to the premium dna stuff…the word quality could always be associated with all things Madballs. This feels like a thorn in the legacy. Then again, I’m not the target audience so if someone ends up enjoying them then cool!
@@FroggyFlips dude that’s what’s throwing me. Was there something behind the scenes that affected the quality? Was this a play for a new audience? Cheap small toys for a kid passing by? Hard to say but I agree if someone digs them that’s awesome! My daughter has been playing with them a bunch so it was worth the money
I dont like the print on at all and gotta say i was fortunate to get the art asylum/basic fun era remakes and loved the 2016 /2017 kid robot vintage remakes and the just play ones the cartoony were okay but gotta say i never got a 80s madball in my life im a late 90s early 2000s fella and agree with your points on these new ones
@@salseren1152 love those KR ones too!! Huge miss here. It doesn’t resemble any quality Madballs at all unfortunately. Do you have a big collection of them?
I am super excited to try and find these but seeing how the hair is glued on has me a bit disappointed. They haven’t hit in Augusta Georgia yet but I will continue to search.
Do not buy. I do not support shitty products. They could have put way more into this. No excuses. People with passion and no money put out better products than this pure trash.
What a shame! They could of been so kool. Great review tho! Feel the same! I’d rather they produced kool AF retro themed Madballs at a mid to high cost, we would of loved em. 78 Baby England ! And I love madballs.
Thanks! I agree I would much rather spend more for the quality but the other side of the coin is people who don’t have a lot of money can maybe have these now. I’m looking for the bright side here haha
@@TheCoollectibleShow yea it’s tricky. I don’t want them to stop making them, I gave them my money, but wow these are rough. They must also see that too right? The only saving grace is it’s $6/each but I gladly would’ve paid more for quality. Maybe we need a Kid Robot to step back in and take it over again or something?
Kidrobot or JustPlay quality would be awesome. The artwork is the same as those two on the display box. I was fortunate to find a full display about 3weeks ago and now own a display 😂 I couldn't help it but the artwork on it is the same. There is some differences in the hair, I'm seeing two different types and it sheds easily. From the 27 I got the accuracy of the print to the mold is way off in most cases. By the way you can just unscrew the cap without removing the tape, the tape just holds the cardboard sleeve 😂@@RetroSlacker
I’ve never been more offended by a toy company in my life. It’s like they jumped on the nostalgia bandwagon and thought they’d so easily get the buyers that it didn’t matter what type of care they put into it. They’re basically duping the fanbase that helped build their legacy way back when. The horn head guy’s printed face, is so entirely off, that I couldn’t tell it even had an eye. They clearly have the ability to do better, considering the originals were made basically before the internet existed, and manufacturing back then was probably trash compared to what they COULD do now. It’s not a “can’t do better” situation, it’s a “don’t care to try” scenario, and it’s RUDE. Plus what’s the point of hairy balls if all the hair falls off as you play with them!?!
I can definitely see these being a gateway into people wanting the vintage madballs.
I hope that’s the case! I still support them I’m just a bit bummed. Did you buy any?
@ no I hadn’t heard about these until I watched the video. At that price I’ll grab a few if I see them tho
I did not know these existed until today. As a vintage collector, I don’t think it’s for me, but for $5, I could see picking up one or two for the nostalgia trip with my kids.
@@blakemurray5593 yea I think this is aimed more at kids, not so much collectors
Mad balls what!!! The fact they are starting in series 1 is legit !
Great review! Not for me, but I can see where people will enjoy them!
@@strashn8or716 yea I’m just not totally sure who the audience is but hopefully someone likes them
I got my son one of those Kidrobot horror series MadBalls - Predator. It was really cool - hard tho but I suppose it was more collector less for play ... although he did try to throw it around lol. I'm sure he would enjoy these! Wish they were a little bit better quality however.
yea get these for the kid, they are super light and will only break a few things in the house! lol
I agree 100% with your take on this. Definitely a cheapo version of those original renderings. I'll probably still pick up a Screamin' Meemie one for old time's sake if I see one but probably won't be picking up the whole set.
yea go for it, only $5. I just wish they were closer to the animations they posted. Do you own any originals?
@@RetroSlacker I had a couple when I was younger but if you played with them at all they just didn't seem to hold up. Think the ones I had got all cracked and dried up and eventually got thrown away.
The renders look so good I wish the product matched. But at least the cost is low? I do love troll hair 😅
I know I love troll hair too lol the price point is the only reason I felt like an ass complaining at all. I’d be much happier to spent $15/20 and get a high quality one though
Great video and honest review! Hopefully these will be the stepping stones to better madballs down the line. I’m wondering if the low product quality was a choice to save money for a low risk low reward, or was there a gap in communication between design and manufacturing?
@@NoCableCrew Ty ty!! I was thinking the exact same thing. It just doesn’t add up to me. Did you buy any of them?
@@RetroSlackerI picked up the whole line. Hoping for better things to come from them in the future
Eh. I can take or leave any of the “modern” Madballs stuff - BUT - quality has always been good across the board. From 1985 all the way to the premium dna stuff…the word quality could always be associated with all things Madballs. This feels like a thorn in the legacy. Then again, I’m not the target audience so if someone ends up enjoying them then cool!
@@FroggyFlips dude that’s what’s throwing me. Was there something behind the scenes that affected the quality? Was this a play for a new audience? Cheap small toys for a kid passing by? Hard to say but I agree if someone digs them that’s awesome! My daughter has been playing with them a bunch so it was worth the money
I dont like the print on at all and gotta say i was fortunate to get the art asylum/basic fun era remakes and loved the 2016 /2017 kid robot vintage remakes and the just play ones the cartoony were okay but gotta say i never got a 80s madball in my life im a late 90s early 2000s fella and agree with your points on these new ones
@@salseren1152 love those KR ones too!! Huge miss here. It doesn’t resemble any quality Madballs at all unfortunately. Do you have a big collection of them?
Froggy Flips sent me.
@@job4391 sounds so menacing! lol thanks for hanging hope you like the vids
I am super excited to try and find these but seeing how the hair is glued on has me a bit disappointed. They haven’t hit in Augusta Georgia yet but I will continue to search.
Probably will pass on buying these but definitely a cool come back
@@ObserverDriftMusic yea I agree! Do you own any of the originals?
Do not buy. I do not support shitty products. They could have put way more into this. No excuses. People with passion and no money put out better products than this pure trash.
What a shame! They could of been so kool. Great review tho! Feel the same! I’d rather they produced kool AF retro themed Madballs at a mid to high cost, we would of loved em. 78 Baby England ! And I love madballs.
Thanks! I agree I would much rather spend more for the quality but the other side of the coin is people who don’t have a lot of money can maybe have these now. I’m looking for the bright side here haha
They are disappointing but I think we should still buy and support these, that way we can hopefully get some better quality ones in the future!
@@TheCoollectibleShow yea it’s tricky. I don’t want them to stop making them, I gave them my money, but wow these are rough. They must also see that too right? The only saving grace is it’s $6/each but I gladly would’ve paid more for quality. Maybe we need a Kid Robot to step back in and take it over again or something?
Kidrobot or JustPlay quality would be awesome. The artwork is the same as those two on the display box. I was fortunate to find a full display about 3weeks ago and now own a display 😂 I couldn't help it but the artwork on it is the same. There is some differences in the hair, I'm seeing two different types and it sheds easily. From the 27 I got the accuracy of the print to the mold is way off in most cases. By the way you can just unscrew the cap without removing the tape, the tape just holds the cardboard sleeve 😂@@RetroSlacker
@ LOL I figured that out after a few. Small brain, sorry. Interesting that even the quality amongst the same ones isn’t the same. It’s kind of a mess
I’ve never been more offended by a toy company in my life. It’s like they jumped on the nostalgia bandwagon and thought they’d so easily get the buyers that it didn’t matter what type of care they put into it. They’re basically duping the fanbase that helped build their legacy way back when. The horn head guy’s printed face, is so entirely off, that I couldn’t tell it even had an eye. They clearly have the ability to do better, considering the originals were made basically before the internet existed, and manufacturing back then was probably trash compared to what they COULD do now. It’s not a “can’t do better” situation, it’s a “don’t care to try” scenario, and it’s RUDE.
Plus what’s the point of hairy balls if all the hair falls off as you play with them!?!
slow deep breaths! balls are fun to play with regardless of hair in my experience
Hard pass. The quality isn't good and definitely would not display them either
Just discovered Retro Slacker and feel like our channels should be friends. Cool video!
Hey new friend! I’ll check out your channel. Which vid do you recommend I watch first??