NECA made waves earlier this year when it introduced its classic video game-styled Jason figure. He was followed by a retro gaming Freddy, and now NECA has introduced Robocop to the classic video game lineup.

Even though they're simple repaints, these figures have caught the attention of many curious collectors. Because they're inspired by such obscure and rarely-seen classic NES games, they offer a unique new spin on otherwise familiar characters and often-overproduced figures. The color changes are just enough to add new life to a shelf full of a dull palette. Robocop fits into this vintage pixelated world quite wonderfully, as you can read and see for yourself below.

Can’t Stop the ‘Cop First came the Classic Video Game Jason SDCC Exclusive action figure. Then, Classic Video Game Freddy… Are we gonna make a habit of this? Heck yeah! Feast your eyes on NECA’s newest family member, straight from the ’80s with none of the bad fashion and all of the attitude… Classic Video Game Robocop! WARNING: If you never played the classic side-scroller, which hit the NES in 1989, this may be your first look at the unusual coloring scheme. Hey, it was the ’80s. Robocop Classic Video Game Appearance Action Figure Robocop is the third figure in our highly successful line of classic 8-bit video game tributes. Released at the very end of 1989 for the super popular 8-bit home console, the video game Robocop is an ’80s classic.



NECA’s Robocop (1989 Video Game Appearance) will be a fully articulated 7-inch figure with spring-loaded holster and Auto-9 Pistol. Robocop is painted in the blue-ish purple video game deco with a hint of cel shading. This figure comes in a special window box packaging with opening flap to re-create the look and feel of the classic 1989 video game packaging. Coming Soon! Video Game Robocop is tentatively scheduled for release in February 2014. And in case you missed it above, this figure is limited to one production run only. When they’re gone, they’re gone!

Robcop might not be as dramatically colored as the classic video game Jason before him, but he's still more than vibrant and unique enough to stand out on any shelf. The blue-purple base color is a great hue, and the cel-shaded paint applications really do convey the simple shading of the video game design. This is a visually sharp figure, and you know it'll stand up to NECA's typical standard of quality.

The best parts of all these vintage gaming figures are the boxes, and Robocop is no exception. The packaging was clearly inspired by the original NES box art, and it looks amazing because of it. I love that NECA even transformed their various logos into replications of the old ones. It adds some real fun and authenticity to the design that otherwise couldn't be achieved. I can't wait for February to roll around so I can get my hands on this one-of-a-kind figure.