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Sanschel posted:It's pretty ho-hum and not terrifically exciting, which is why I'm surprised by how awesome the just spoiled second wave looks: The bike is from Kenner's 1998 Batman and Robin line, and came with the Alicia Silverstone Batgirl figure. Those were 5" figures, so the bike was large for them at the time. This Batman is supposed to be based on the Golden Age Batman by Dick Sprang, just like the Joker from the previous wave and the Robin variant from DCUC wave 16. The DCUC wave 1 Batman is more of the Silver/Bronze Age/Adam West/Super Friends Batman look.
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Sanschel posted:I guess it happened a few weeks ago but the first wave of Mattel's Batman Legacy line came out. I just really really want a Preston Payne Clayface, hopefully if they're doing Catman and Bat-mite there's a chance I'll get one before they do Calandar Man or Julie Madison.
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They still haven't done a Poison Ivy. POISON IVY. She should have priority over any weird obscure villains.
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Fish Of Doom posted:They still haven't done a Poison Ivy. That really is the most glaring omission at the moment. That and a Ra's are two well known villains and we haven't seen a pee. And for Ra's it is really easy to put out a really nice looking figure as is evidenced by the various customs out there.
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Djarum posted:That really is the most glaring omission at the moment. That and a Ra's are two well known villains and we haven't seen a pee. And for Ra's it is really easy to put out a really nice looking figure as is evidenced by the various customs out there. I don't get it. I understand there might be a weird licensing issue with Mad Hatter, but Poison Ivy is one of the top 5 most recognizable and popular Batman villains, and they're making loving Magog before her? The only reason I can think of would be that her torso would need a new sculpt, but so did Magog's, so that idea's out. I haven't bought a DCUC since wave Raven and Martian Manhunter because of the price and I hardly recognize any of the characters.. There is nothing in 17, 18, or 19 that appeals to me at all, except maybe Sandman if they had a modern variant. But I'd buy a Ra's or Ivy or Mad Hatter Huntress or new Scarecrow with the wave 17 head.
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Fish Of Doom posted:I don't get it. I understand there might be a weird licensing issue with Mad Hatter, but Poison Ivy is one of the top 5 most recognizable and popular Batman villains, and they're making loving Magog before her? The only reason I can think of would be that her torso would need a new sculpt, but so did Magog's, so that idea's out. They've made DC Mad Hatter toys before, so there probably aren't any licensing issues. I think it's just that Four Horsemen love making weird characters with little to no figure representation thus far. I kind of get the feeling that doing the Green Lantern Classics stuff was a tradeoff for being able to do almost entire waves based on Super Powers or Super Friends. Even with those two recreations nearly tapped out, chances are they'll stick to more esoteric characters (at least for as long as the line can survive at an obscene $18 per figure). Also Mattel has announced that the STRIPE wave will follow the Bane wave and not have any real variants; granted, that wave did still have the two Robin heads, so it's possible they could make an alternate head for someone (doing a Sandman Mystery Theatre mask would probably be the easiest). In other news, Revoltech Woody arrived yesterday. I didn't fully appreciate how awesome these figures are until I actually had one in my hands. He's just amazing. Honestly, $30 seems kind of cheap for how fantastic he is. Question: while I assume the square box is for loose parts if you don't want to keep his packaging, what is the purpose of the plastic coin?
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So... is anyone doing SDCC this year? Underground Toys just announced this VVVV as their SDCC Doctor Who exclusive, and I must have it. 
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Sanschel posted:Question: while I assume the square box is for loose parts if you don't want to keep his packaging, what is the purpose of the plastic coin? You collect coins to trade in for stuff like that joint-prying-off tool, an assembleborg exclusive, or a random new revoltech figure. Its all Japan only unfortunately.
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I got nostalgic and bought some Super Powers. Coming soon: Brainiac 
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The sad thing is that the new Green Lantern 3.75 inch figures from the movie line actually have worse articulation than those old things. At least those have knee articulation.
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So the contents for the Matty Collector Monday Mystery Packs for MOTU are the following: Pack 1: Weapons pack 1 Tytus Moss Man Pack 2: Tytus King GraySkull(the re-issue) Buzz-Off Pack 3: Shadow beast Scare Glow Weapons pack 1 Both of the Tytus packs are really good deals, especialy since he's the largest out of all the fgures and runs 40 dollars by himself.
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Not bad packs. The second time won't be nearly as good. That new Faker w/ Battle Armor vs Bizarro two pack is the first real must have 2 pack for me.
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First new toy purchase in a while, the Kotobukiya Mega Man model kit: It's been out for a while, but I had trouble justifying the purchase until recently. In the end, I just couldn't resist Mega Man, drat his adorable hide.  I had some serious flashbacks to being a young nerd building those Gundam model kits, except this seems slightly less likely to fall apart and lose random tiny pieces I could never find again. Very well-designed little toy. I might sit down and paint it one day, but it looks pretty great as-is, aside from the points where it connected to the plastic (though that's probably my fault for not cutting them off cleanly).
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Vaerai Archon posted:So the contents for the Matty Collector Monday Mystery Packs for MOTU are the following: Hmm.. any reveal on what was in the Ghostbusters pack?
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If anyone is looking for them, the new "The Terminator" figures by NECA are out now. The T1 Tech Noir T-800 looks good, but I think I prefer the Arnold headsculpt from the T2 figures. The new headsculpt for the Endoskeleton is great though, and the new silver paint they used looks really nice.
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Jace Madan posted:If anyone is looking for them, the new "The Terminator" figures by NECA are out now. The T1 Tech Noir T-800 looks good, but I think I prefer the Arnold headsculpt from the T2 figures. The new headsculpt for the Endoskeleton is great though, and the new silver paint they used looks really nice.
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Satsuki posted:
I feel like I should be happy, since I've got the original DCSH Bizarro and my Legion of Doom is now complete. I should be content with this. But the minor color adjustment to bring that mold in line with the classic white skinned Bizarro is just too much to pass up, since I doubt we'll be getting an angular Bizarro anytime soon.
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Xenomrph posted:Oh poo poo, where did you find them? I might have to grab that Endoskeleton, I passed on the first NECA endoskeleton because the first headsculpt was garbage. I found them at a local collectible convention called "Frank and Sons" here in Southern California. Usually Toys R Us gets them in about a week or two after I find them there. I saw the new Iron Maiden figures from NECA at TRU today, so the T1 figures should not be far behind. Certain online places like Amoktime have them in-stock too. But yeah, the new Endo headsculpt is fantastic. The jaw is permanently shut now, but the overall look and detail in the head is way better than the Cult Classics and T2 series versions of the Endos. He looks really menacing and cool. Aside from the better, more "chrome" looking paint, the joints are also way sturdier too. Plus he comes with the plasma rifle and interchangeable hand, so unless you NEED to have the plasma minigun from the T2 one, this is the only Endo you will ever need. Also, don't forget, Predators series 3 with Masked Classic and Elder should be out by the end of the month! Man, I am gonna be so broke.
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There are at least five flea markets within driving distance, so there's no goddamn way I'm going to get the Astral Dr. Strange. Jesus Christ, gently caress scalpers and gently caress chase rare figures forever.
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Do any Transformer collectors want Cyclonus from that Reveal the Shield 2-pack but not Rodimus? I only want Rodimus (after foolishly selling my original one last year), and I'd happily split the 2-pack with someone.
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moths posted:Jesus Christ, gently caress scalpers and gently caress chase rare figures forever. Ruining collectibles since 1991 
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The_Doctor posted:Hmm.. any reveal on what was in the Ghostbusters pack? Only pack I know of is the PKE Meter, Walter Peck, and Peter Venkman. I've heard some people getting the Meter, Egon, and Winston, but the only picture I've seen has the 3rd box's name covered. Vaerai Archon fucked around with this message at 03:50 on Jul 5, 2011 |
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Nice of ToySquare to remind me my Kevin Flynn Hot Toys figure was shipping soon. Out of nowhere $170 bucks.  I'll get pics once he comes in -- looking forward to this one.
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I bought a Shepard figure from the Mass Effect 2 line - decent figure, by the way - and I'm going to use the considerable powers at my command to make him look like the one true Shepard... Spaceman Shepard: I might have to track down a Garrus from wave 2 to be his drinkin' buddy...
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Nerd Of Prey posted:I might have to track down a Garrus from wave 2 to be his drinkin' buddy... You'll be searching for a long time, then, as wave 2 was cancelled.
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Jul 6, 2011 07:10
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Well then I guess he'll need a different drinkin' buddy...
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Vaerai Archon posted:Only pack I know of is the PKE Meter, Walter Peck, and Peter Venkman. drat, both of those are good. The PKE was 60 all on its own.
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Nerd Of Prey posted:I bought a Shepard figure from the Mass Effect 2 line - decent figure, by the way - and I'm going to use the considerable powers at my command to make him look like the one true Shepard... Spaceman Shepard: People who use default Shep are assholes. They really should let you send away for a custom head. This is the man who will save the universe. 
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Teenage Fansub posted:This is the man who will save the universe. Haha holy poo poo, it's Brian Thompson.
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Just got my Matty MOTU Mystey Pack, I got Tytus, Mossman with unflocked ears, and a weapons pak. I was really hoping for one of the Tytus cases anyways, probably the Tytus/Greyskull/Buzzoff case was the best value, but since Buzz-Off is being re-issued this month I am probably going to get him that way. But atleast now I have all the larger sized figures. The weapons pak strikes me as odd since I really can't think of a figure that could properly use them. I thought the Blue sheild sword and axe was for Faker but the other weapons pak contains that set which is orange. Also this is whats in one of the DC Mystery Packs 12 Inch Superman Bwana Beast/Animal Man 2 pack Anti-Monitor 4 pack (Infinite Heroes) Vaerai Archon fucked around with this message at 18:15 on Jul 6, 2011 |
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Blue shield looks really good on the blue Mer-Man if you have him. I wasn't a big fan of that weapon pack either.
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I've been thinking about buying a cool looking/pose-able Transformer toy to display and I'm really liking the looks of the Masterpiece Starscream. My problem is the price... is it worth the price it's commanding on Ebay, or should I keep looking?
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Have you looked up Masterpiece Skywarp? Might be cheaper, it's the same mold. Honestly I would go with one of the incarnations of Masterpiece Prime, or Grimlock. Starscream is good and all, but he's a bit fidley and transforming him is a bitch. I would equate him more to a model quite than a solid figure to give you an idea of what handling him is like.
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Pleatherface posted:I've been thinking about buying a cool looking/pose-able Transformer toy to display and I'm really liking the looks of the Masterpiece Starscream. My problem is the price... is it worth the price it's commanding on Ebay, or should I keep looking? Are there any other characters you like? Any vehicle/beast modes or colors you prefer?
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Skywarp might be a good option. I suppose I'll have to flip a coin or something. Are there any more transformers of this model like display quality or is the masterpiece line pretty much it?
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Pleatherface posted:Skywarp might be a good option. I suppose I'll have to flip a coin or something. Are there any more transformers of this model like display quality or is the masterpiece line pretty much it? You could look into Alternators, Binaltech, or Alternity. edit: fair warning, some of those are expensive and fiddly as hell.
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Pleatherface posted:Skywarp might be a good option. I suppose I'll have to flip a coin or something. Are there any more transformers of this model like display quality or is the masterpiece line pretty much it? I-gear has made the Conheads as well as Sunstorm using the Starscream masterpiece mold. Pretty expensive though.
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Teenage Fansub posted:They really should let you send away for a custom head. I've given this some thought, and I might be willing to make a few more custom heads for other people who have this figure... if the price is right. Making just a head is easier than making a whole custom figure, it's pretty easy to swap out the head on Shepard, and I'm guessing there are a lot of Mass Effect fans who would prefer a figure that looks like their Shepard. (Too bad they didn't make a female version...) And as always, I could use more money. Anybody who likes this idea should try to track down the Shepard action figure (I found one easily at the local mall) and also wait to see how mine turns out. I'm a little doubtful about the included helmet still fitting on him, since the shape of his head will be a little different.
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