Is EFX the new MR?
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EFX is a company that was formed from a few of the MR team just before MR was purchased by Corgi.
Several of the EFX team are long time members here on the RPF.
Several of the EFX team are long time members here on the RPF.
Tan Djarka
Sr Member
Are they?
Of all the lines and product that has been announced, what has actually come to market?
Of all the lines and product that has been announced, what has actually come to market?
check here http://www.efxcollectibles.com/
Glad to see the muppet line is continuing. Maybe we will see some licenses that have never been tapped into before.
defstartrooper
Sr Member
Same people though.
To say, "Same people though" suggests that the entire group simply moved from one building to the next and changed the name.
I'd hardly call a 'couple people' all people or the same people.
MR had a different board of directors that have nothing to do with EFX.
I think a few of you guys struggle with the simple fact that there just aren't that many players in the world of licensed props. Of course it's not uncommon to see some familiar faces when a new company comes along.
I'd hardly call a 'couple people' all people or the same people.
MR had a different board of directors that have nothing to do with EFX.
I think a few of you guys struggle with the simple fact that there just aren't that many players in the world of licensed props. Of course it's not uncommon to see some familiar faces when a new company comes along.
Sorry, bro. We posted at the same time. Seems we're of like mind. 
NOTE: Didn't I see this exact same thread on Rebel Scum? I'm guessing it had the same author.
Funny, it's hitting me a little trollish.
NOTE: Didn't I see this exact same thread on Rebel Scum? I'm guessing it had the same author.
Funny, it's hitting me a little trollish.
Nope, just because a few came over from MR does not make it the "same people"
Whatever the case may be, let's just hope 'third times the charm'. Icons and Master Replicas are in Prop Heaven and I would like to see the new kid on the block surpass them both.
IMO, a company that produces prop replicas as thier core product line cannot stay in business. Only sold as supplimental products can a company that offers prop replicas stay afloat - I submit Sideshow Toys as an example. They offer a great variety of 'fanboy' collectables and toys and throw in the occasional 1:1 scale replica.
I think one thing that Icons and MR failed to do was offer non-limited edition products that were easily accesable and in consumer demand. Items like toys or other inexpensive nick-nacks.
I suppose it could have been a licensing issue, or manufacturing issue - I really don't know.
I understand we have some Efx and former Icons and MR guys here and I mean not to speak of things I know nothing about. It's simply an observation I have made, although not a pretty one.
My first ever prop replica was Icon's Loki mask, which I still proudly own to this day and even though it took Icons ten centuries to ship it to me, I was so happy to get it and be happy with the product.
I hope that Qmx, Efx and whomever comes down the pike will stop at nothing (even in the face of uncertain business) to bring us fans high-end replicas of cinemas most iconic props and wardrobe pieces.
I say good luck. They will need it.
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IMO, a company that produces prop replicas as thier core product line cannot stay in business. Only sold as supplimental products can a company that offers prop replicas stay afloat - I submit Sideshow Toys as an example. They offer a great variety of 'fanboy' collectables and toys and throw in the occasional 1:1 scale replica.
I think one thing that Icons and MR failed to do was offer non-limited edition products that were easily accesable and in consumer demand. Items like toys or other inexpensive nick-nacks.
I suppose it could have been a licensing issue, or manufacturing issue - I really don't know.
I understand we have some Efx and former Icons and MR guys here and I mean not to speak of things I know nothing about. It's simply an observation I have made, although not a pretty one.
My first ever prop replica was Icon's Loki mask, which I still proudly own to this day and even though it took Icons ten centuries to ship it to me, I was so happy to get it and be happy with the product.
I hope that Qmx, Efx and whomever comes down the pike will stop at nothing (even in the face of uncertain business) to bring us fans high-end replicas of cinemas most iconic props and wardrobe pieces.
I say good luck. They will need it.
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defstartrooper
Sr Member
Quite right i should have said some of the same people.
phasersonthrill
Well-Known Member
I'm surprised no one has of yet given this answer...
What was left of MR was bought and absorbed by this company.
http://www.factoryent.com
Type in masterreplicas.com and this is where you end up.
What was left of MR was bought and absorbed by this company.
http://www.factoryent.com
Type in masterreplicas.com and this is where you end up.
Factory Entertainment is also here on the RPF as well as eFX.
Well SOMEONE please pick up a license to do Ghostbusters props!
ReaverReject
Active Member
I and hundreds of others got burned by Icons, so as far as I'm concerned, they should be in Prop Hell... but MR never screwed me over and I proudly own many of their fine replicas. It's a shame poor management decisions, massive production budgets, and costly QC setbacks bled the company dry. I'll always believe MR became a victim of their own high expectations.
Back on topic: I guess if some ignoramuses (ignoramusi?) want to claim eFX is MR in name only, I suppose the same could be said for QMx, and equally uninformed.
Oh, and let us add Timeless Collectibles, Classics Reborn, and Unobtanium to the Prop Graveyard list and bow our heads in respect for the dead...
Live long & prosper, eFX!
RR
Got Maul
Official Licensee
Someone already has that (not us) .
