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"First 4 Figures is a United Kingdom and Hong Kong based toy and model company. First 4 Figures produces merchandise statues of well-known licenses, such as Dark Souls, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Metroid and Sonic the Hedgehog. History First 4 Figures was established in 2003 to produce high quality officially licensed resin collectibles. After acquiring the worldwide WWE resin statue license in 2003, First 4 Figures was dedicated to bringing the industry's newest and most innovative statues to the market. Since then, First 4 Figures has gone on to expand its license portfolio to include Dark Souls and Tekken along with other high-profile licenses. Early 2006, First 4 Figures announced an agreement with Nintendo to produce statues for some of their franchises, such as The Legend of Zelda and Metroid. In October 2006 they announced the license for 2000AD to produce a set of collectibles. In early 2008, they announced classic Sonic the Hedgehog line and in early 2012 they announced their first statue from modern Sonic the Hedgehog line. Products Besides normal character statues, First 4 Figures also produces busts, replica props and diorama statues. All of the statues are limited in quantity and are put up for preorder for only 2 weeks and are usually not produced after being sold out. Payment plans are available if you cannot pay the full amount all at once and come in 3 and 6 months and require a deposit. If you miss the preorder period you can go on a waitlist and wait till someone cancels their preorder and get a confirmed order. Due note that waitlist orders have no payment plans and must be paid in full amount when they ship. Most of the statues are available in 2 versions: * Regular - Doesn't have any additional features. Can be bought at Amazon.com and several other retailers in addition to First 4 Figures website. * Exclusive - Typically is just Regular Edition with an added special bonus which is usually lighted parts (usually base) which is powered by either a rechargeable battery with an adapter or AA Batteries, a different paint color like bronze or a clear resin for example, extra props which can be extra hands, a sword, and maybe a different face expression and many more different kinds of bonuses. Exclusive editions can only be bought from F4F directly and will not be sold to retailers. All figures come with a Certificate of Authenticity which allows the buyer to get next statues in the same series in the same exact number they got with the first one. For example, if you get the first statue in a new line and get number 6 you will be able to get number 6 through the whole line. Some of the statues (like "20th Anniversary Sonic") are not available for purchase from First 4 Figures and can only be obtained from various events or contests. Those statues usually don't have a Certificate of Authenticity included. Licences Anime * Berserk * Cowboy Bebop * Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood * One-Punch Man * Samurai Champloo Video games * Ace Attorney * Banjo-Kazooie * Bayonetta * Castlevania * Conker * Crash Bandicoot * Dark Souls * Devil May Cry * Jet Set Radio * Kirby * Katamari Damacy * The Legend of Zelda * Mega Man * Mega Man X * Metal Gear Solid * Metroid * Nights into Dreams * Ōkami * Pac-Man * Shenmue * Shovel Knight * Skies of Arcadia * Sonic the Hedgehog * Soulcalibur II * Spyro the Dragon * Star Fox * Super Mario * Tekken * Viewtiful Joe * Virtua Fighter * Worms Legacy These licenses are no longer produced: * Assassin's Creed * Doom the Movie * G.I. Joe * Magic: The Gathering * Transformers * World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) References External links * Toy companies of the United Kingdom "
"Isakeli "Isa" Nacewa (born 22 July 1982) is a former rugby union player and coach. Born in New Zealand of Fijian descent, he represented the Fiji national team, winning one cap in 2003. He was a utility back who played for the Blues in the Super Rugby competition and Auckland in the Air New Zealand Cup. He moved to Leinster in 2008, and over two spells won four European Cups, and captained the team to European Champions Cup and Pro14 titles in his final season. He retired from playing at the end of the 2017-2018 season. He took a two-year break from playing from 2013 to 2015, when he returned to New Zealand and had a coaching role with the Blues. Career New Zealand Nacewa was one of the stand-out players for Auckland in their 2005 NPC-winning season, Nacewa is a speedy and versatile player who can play as an outside back or centre. He also proved that he can play as a first five-eighth when he covered successfully for the injured Luke McAlister during the 2006 Super 14 season. In the 2007 Super 14 coach David Nucifora trialled him in their first match against the Crusaders at Fly-half in place of first-choice Luke McAlister who was out because of an injury. Nacewa played so well that Nucifora decided to play him at number 10 and when McAlister returned he was placed in his favourite position at inside centre to cater for Nacewa. The Blues defeated the defending champions and Nacewa scored 19 points. In the 2007 Air New Zealand Cup, Nacewa was voted the player of the tournament after guiding his Auckland team to another thrilling victory and thus winning the coveted Air New Zealand Cup in another thriller defeating finalist Wellington. He has won the Air New Zealand Cup 3 times with Auckland in 2003, 2005, and 2007. International career Born and raised in New Zealand, Nacewa qualified to play for Fiji through his ancestral links. He was included in Fiji's squad for the 2003 Rugby World Cup and came on as a substitute against Scotland for less than 3 minutes, not touching the ball. In 2006, he quit the Fiji national team as he wanted his eligibility changed from Fiji to New Zealand. But due to IRB law, his appearance for Fiji in the World Cup made him ineligible for the All Blacks, Nacewa considered legal advice to persuade the IRB to annul his Fiji cap, however the IRB has since ruled that Nacewa is a Fijian citizen and has played for Fiji during the 2003 Rugby World Cup, making him only eligible to play for Fiji. According to media reports in October 2009, Nacewa was sounded out about the possibility of again playing for Fiji on their tour to Europe, but he rebuffed these approaches to retain his focus on club rugby with Leinster. Nacewa could have qualified for Ireland (under residency), had he not already played for Fiji.https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/isa-nacewa-will-go-down-in-history-as- the-best-irish-rugby-import-pshcmkm2d Leinster In 2008 he moved to Ireland to represent Leinster Rugby, scoring a try in his opening game for the province. However, he suffered a setback when he sustained a broken arm in the win over the Ospreys on 19 September, a game in which he scored two drop goals. He returned for the later stages of the Heineken Cup pool stages and played on the right wing in the quarter-final victory over Harlequins but moved to full-back for the semi-final against Munster with great success. The Irish Times said of his performance "Nacewa's selection at fullback was vindicated for his stunning line and pass for D’Arcy's opening try. But there was so much more than that as well: his security and strength at the back, his counter-attacking runs, his passing and kicking". He retained his place at full-back for the Heineken Cup final on 23/5/09, keeping Ireland first-choice and Lions tourist Rob Kearney on the bench, and contributed well to Leinster's 19–16 victory. In the 2009/2010 season, Nacewa alternated between full-back and wing but was almost ever-present in the starting Leinster XV. Rumours circulated that Nacewa was contemplating a return to the Fijian national team when they toured Ireland and Britain in November 2009; however Nacewa himself rejected this. In the 2010/2011 season, Nacewa established himself as one of the finest full-backs in Europe with eye-catching displays for Leinster in their Heineken Cup run, scoring two tries in the pool stages as well as a brilliant solo effort in the quarter-final against Leicester. Following that game, his Leinster colleague, Gordon D'Arcy said of Nacewa; “It gets kind of boring when he's that good. He's probably one of the best players I’ve played with in any shape, way or form." Nacewa picked up his second Heineken Cup winners medal after playing a key role in Leinster's second-half comeback against Northampton at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. On an individual level, Nacewa was named both the Irish Rugby Union Players' Association (IRUPA) and the Leinster Rugby Player of the Year, as well as being chosen as full-back on the 'Magners League Dream Team' for 2011 and was shortlisted for the ERC European Player of the Year, losing out to his Leinster colleague, Seán O'Brien. He was included for the Barbarians' match against Wales starting at fullback. He scored 2 tries, one of which came in the final minute to give the Barbarians a win. Following that game, speculation arose that Nacewa would play for Fiji at the 2011 World Cup, however it was later confirmed by the Fiji rugby union that he would not make himself available, citing family commitments . Doubts were raised about his future at Leinster after the IRFU announced a new policy restricting non-Irish players in December 2011. However, in April 2012, it was announced that Nacewa had signed an extension to his contract which will see him remain with Leinster until the end of the 2013/14 season. Nacewa ended the 2011/12 season with his third Heineken Cup winners medal after featuring on the wing for most of the campaign. He gained the distinction of not only playing every match but also every minute of the campaign. The season ended on a disppointing note as Leinster lost out in the RaboDirect Pro12 Grand Final to the Ospreys on 27 May, despite two tries by Nacewa. Nacewa goes into a tackle in the 2012 Heineken Cup Final Retirement On 20 March 2013, it was reported in the Irish Times that Nacewa would finish his career and return to New Zealand at the end of the 2012–2013 season, despite having a year left on his contract. Family reasons were cited as being behind his decision. This was confirmed on the Leinster Rugby website later that day. Nacewa played his last game on 25 May 2013 at full-back in the 24–18 win over Ulster in the RaboDirect Pro12 final against Ulster at the RDS, collecting the fifth trophy of his Leinster career in the process. After retirement, he joined the NZ ITM Cup commentating team for Sky NZ. Coaching In November 2013, it was announced that Nacewa would be returning to the Auckland Blues as mental skills coach for the 2014 Super Rugby season. Nacewa said at the time “My role involves getting the players’ mental space right going into trainings and games and upskilling them on the discipline and attributes needed to be winners, not just talented players,” Return to Leinster Rugby In April 2015, he signed a one-year contract to play for Leinster. He made his return for Leinster against Edinburgh Rugby in the 2015-16 Pro 12 season kicking 9 points. The following week, he was the stand-in captain and he kicked 13 points to help Leinster beat Cardiff Blues. He played at fullback in both games. Nacewa extended his contract and was installed as the Leinster Captain for the 2015/16 season. Nacewa was named captain of the Pro 12 team of the season as he led Leinster to the top of Pro 12 table and the final at Murrayfield where they were defeated by Connacht Rugby 20-10. In September 2017, Nacewa and teammate Jamison Gibson-Park were denied entry to South Africa due to newly created restrictions that required citizens of New Zealand to obtain a visa. The pair had been due to play two matches for Leinster in the Pro14 against the Southern Kings and the Cheetahs. On 24 April 2018, it was announced that Nacewa would be retiring at the end of the 2017/2018 season and would be returning to New Zealand. On 12 May 2018, Nacewa kicked the match-winning penalty in Leinster's 15-12 defeat of Racing 92, in the European Rugby Champions Cup final, gaining a record-equalling fourth win as a player in the competition. Honours Club Leinster *European Rugby Champions Cup/Heineken Cup (4): 2008/09, 2010/11, 2011/12, 2017/18, *Amlin Challenge Cup: 2012/13 *Pro12/Pro14 (2) : 2012/13, 2017/18 Auckland * Air New Zealand Cup: 2003, 2005, 2007 Individual *IRUPA Player of the Year: 2011 *Leinster Rugby Player of the Year: 2011 References External links *Blues profile *Leinster profile 1982 births Living people New Zealand rugby union coaches New Zealand rugby union players Leinster Rugby players Rugby union fly-halves Rugby union centres Rugby union wings Rugby union fullbacks Barbarian F.C. players Blues (Super Rugby) players Auckland rugby union players Fiji international rugby union players New Zealand people of I-Taukei Fijian descent New Zealand expatriate rugby union players Expatriate rugby union players in Ireland New Zealand expatriate sportspeople in Ireland Expatriate rugby union players in England New Zealand expatriate sportspeople in England People educated at Auckland Grammar School People from Auckland People educated at Onehunga High School "
"The Comedy of Terrors is an American International Pictures horror comedy film directed by Jacques Tourneur and starring Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, and (in a cameo) Joe E. Brown in his final film appearance. It is a blend of comedy and horror which features several cast members from Tales of Terror, made by AIP the year before. Plot In the New England town of New Gilead during the late 19th century, an unscrupulous drunkard named Waldo Trumbull (Vincent Price) runs the funeral parlor he acquired from his former business partner Amos Hinchley (Boris Karloff) after marrying his daughter Amaryllis (Joyce Jameson). Trumbull enlists the assistance of a fugitive picklock named Felix Gillie (Peter Lorre) in conducting his business cheaply by reusing the firm's only coffin to unceremoniously dump the deceased while arranging the occasional murder of wealthy clients. Trumbull, being emotionally abusive to Amaryllis while attempting to poison the now-senile Hinchley under the guise of giving him medicine, ultimately wastes his money on alcohol as clientele is dwindling. Trumbull decides to profit from gentleman shipping merchant Mr. Phipps after being threatened with eviction by his landlord John F. Black (Rathbone) if he does not produce the long-overdue rent. Trumbull forces Gillie to get him into the Phipps estate, smothering the old man in his sleep and then making a fortuitous return the following morning to get the job of burying him. But Trumbull is livid to learn on the day of the funeral that Phipps's attractive young wife had left town with her husband's fortune without even paying for the funerary expenses. Trumbull decides to murder Black after receiving a final warning for rent, having Gillie enter through the upstairs window of Black's estate. Gillie ends up in Black's bedroom as the man was reading from Shakespeare's Macbeth and forced to run out when spotted, causing Black to suffer a heart attack with the physician pronouncing him dead. But Trumbull and Gillie, after taking him to the funeral parlor, are unaware that Black suffers from catalepsy as he awakens in the cellar due to his cat allergy and recognizes Gillie. After attempting to keep Black from running off as he collapses from another heart attack, Trumbull and Gillie place him in the coffin with the former knocking out Black when he came to and struggles to get out of it. Following a successive funeral, the supposedly deceased Black is placed in his family crypt with Trumbull celebrating his ill gotten fortune. At that time, having feelings for Amaryllis and tired of being bossed around, Gillie convinces her that they should leave Trumbull so she can live her dream of becoming an opera singer. But Black regains consciousness at that time and returns to the funeral parlor while quoting random Macbeth lines, grabbing an axe and causing Amaryllis to faint. Black then chases Trumbull and Gillie around the house with the latter knocked unconscious after falling down a flight of stairs before Black is seemingly killed by Trumbull, Black giving a lengthy monologue before finally dying. Amaryllis comes down and assumes Trumbull to have murdered Gillie before being strangled by him when she threatens of reporting him to the authorities. Gillie awakens soon after and vengefully attacks Trumbull in a comical swordfight before being knocked out again with a poker. Mr. Black's servant arrives to report Black's sighting in the town before seeing the dead bodies and runs off for the police. A depressed Trumbull collapses in a semi-conscious heap on the floor by the stairs, failing to realize Amaryllis is still alive as she wakes Gillie and the two proceed to elope. Hinchley, who had slept through everything, comes down stairs and gives Trumbull the vial of "medicine" to sober him up. Trumbull sobers up once realizing he drank his own poison, dramatically dropping dead as an oblivious Hinchley returns to bed while regretting not getting a sip of his own "medicine". It would be after Trumbull's death that the family cat Cleopatra walks over to Black, confirming him to still be alive when his allergy acts up. Main cast * Vincent Price as Waldo Trumbull * Peter Lorre as Felix Gillie * Boris Karloff as Amos Hinchley * Basil Rathbone as John F. Black, Esq. * Joyce Jameson as Amaryllis Trumbull * Joe E. Brown as the Cemetery Keeper * Beverly Powers (credited as Beverly Hills) as Mrs. Phipps * Alan DeWitt as Riggs * Buddy Mason as Mr. Phipps * Douglas Williams as the Doctor * Linda Rogers as Phipps' Maid * Luree Holmes as Black's Servant * Rhubarb the cat as Cleopatra Production The film was a follow-up to The Raven, meant to reunite Vincent Price, Peter Lorre and Boris Karloff. The producers' original intention was for Karloff to play the part of the ceaselessly spry old landlord, Mr. Black, but, by the time production was set to begin, they realized that it would have been difficult (if not impossible) for Karloff to perform the physical requirements of the role, due to persistent back and leg problems which had worsened with age. So, Karloff traded roles with Basil Rathbone, and instead played Amaryllis' elderly father, Mr. Hinchley. Richard Matheson later said he was "proud of that picture and of the fact that I got AIP [American International Pictures] to hire Tourner [sic]. Earlier on, I had asked for Tourner [sic] on one of my Twilight Zones... They said, 'Well, he's a movie director. I don't think he can handle this time schedule' . . . As I recall, he did the shortest shooting schedule of anyone—twenty-eight hours. He had this book with every shot in it and detailed notes. He knew exactly what he was doing every inch of the way. He was so organized." Release The movie was not a big success at the box office. Matheson: > It didn't lose any money. They [AIP] told me that the title itself cost them > a lot. It's such a contradiction in terms, though. Terror sells and comedy > makes them go away, so it's like they're walking in two directions at once. > But I thought it was very clever to do a take off of Shakespeare's, Comedy > of Errors.... I think they were probably sorry they didn't use a Poe title, > because Poe had a certain marketability. I guess they couldn't figure out > how to market it. But it was the last one because I was getting tired of > writing about people being buried alive, so I decided to make a joke about > it. Reception Initial reception The Comedy of Terrors received mixed to negative reviews upon its initial release. Howard Thompson of The New York Times wrote a scathing review, calling it "A musty, rusty bag of tricks rigged as a horror farce". Variety wrote that the film "leaves much to be desired. The raw material for a jovial spoof of chillers was there, but the comic restraint and perception necessary to capitalize on those natural resources is conspicuously missing." Philip K. Scheuer of the Los Angeles Times panned the film as "a series of predictable gags repeated ad infinitum, ad nauseum...I felt ashamed to watch once reputable actors hamming it up all over the place, making a mockery of whatever is left of their poor images."Scheuer, Philip K. (January 23, 1964). "'Comedy of Terrors' Film Monstrosity". Los Angeles Times. Part IV, p. 9. The Monthly Film Bulletin was somewhat positive, calling Price and Lorre "both splendid" and writing that Matheson's script "avoids the laxness which slowed down passages of The Raven, and constructs a soundly worked-out mechanism based on a minimum of running gags." TV Guide awarded the film 2/5 stars, stating the "film is neither funny nor terrifying, and shows the fact that it was shot in 20 days on a 12-hour-a-day shooting schedule." Later reception Later reviews of the film have been more positive. Author and film critic Leonard Maltin gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars, commending the film's cast. Paul Chambers from Movie Chambers.com gave the film a score B+, writing "An all-out horror comedy set in 19th century New England with some of the best names in the business. Besides Price, there's Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, Basil Rathbone and in a small, but funny, segment, Joe E. Brown." Time Out London felt that the film came dangerously close to failing, and criticized the script. However, it commended the film's cast. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 89% based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 7.28/10. Proposed sequel Richard Matheson wanted to write a sequel film for AIP called Sweethearts and Horrors, which was intended to star Price as a ventriloquist, Karloff as a children's TV host, Rathbone as a musical comedy star, Lorre as a magician and Tallulah Bankhead. However Comedy of Terrors was not a big hit so plans to make the followup were shelved. Novelisation A novelization of The Comedy of Terrors was written in 1964 by Elsie Lee, adapted from Richard Matheson's screenplay. It was published by Lancer Books in paperback (making certain changes in the story's ending). See also * List of American films of 1964 References External links * 1964 films 1964 horror films 1960s comedy horror films American films American comedy horror films American International Pictures films English-language films Films directed by Jacques Tourneur Films scored by Les Baxter Films set in the 19th century Funeral homes in fiction Films with screenplays by Richard Matheson 1964 comedy films 1963 comedy films American serial killer films "