![]() It’s a small consolation that we need to enjoy. The fans were the reason why we’ve been able to get these Contra figures at all. However, rather than be negative, it’s important to recognize fans’ efforts like Randy Falk and the rest of the NECA crew. It’s especially frustrating since this month is the 30th anniversary of the Castlevania franchise, which Konami is doing nothing to recognize. It’s a sad state of affairs to see once-great franchises like Silent Hill, Contra, Castlevania and Metal Gear heading to Pachinko machines in Japan. Now before anything, as a videogame fan, and fan of Konami’s properties, I have to say this: Konami’s burning of bridges with fans over the past year and a half has been really unfortunate. Was it worth the wait? Let’s attack aggressively. Now after almost a year, the figures have finally shipped. Konami unfortunately nixed the Castlevania figure, but the Contra figures survived. This time, a similarly-styled Simon Belmont prototype figure based on his appearance in the original NES Castlevania was also shown. The figures were delayed for unknown reasons by Konami, but were shown again at the New York Toy Fair in February. First announced in December of last year, the figures were scheduled for release the following Spring. The road for NECA’s NES-styled Contra figures of Bill and Lance was a long and aggravating one. ![]()
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