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http://chng.it/mm6WvZSHrV I made a petition.
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Future Son posted:100% Honestly all the scalpers I know here in town have comfortable middle class, sometimes upper middle class jobs. It's how they can afford the cases of toys to flip in the first place.
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Aug 15, 2020 01:44
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At this point Hasbro, NECA and the like should just make them eBay exclusives so we can pay them the 75 bucks apiece instead of the scalpers.
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Aug 15, 2020 01:46
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Scalpers are gonna scalp this stuff no matter where you put it. I kinda like collecting higher end stuff because it’s not scalpable for a year or so. Eventually they’ll go up in price and that’s when it gets bad, but you have at least a year or maybe 3 if you’re lucky!
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Aug 15, 2020 01:48
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My long process of organizing my old toys continued today with the delightful discovery of a stockpile of Shadowrun Duels figures from 2003, most of them still in their packaging. For anyone who doesn't remember, this was a short-lived tabletop strategy game using high-quality 6-inch action figures. It was a novel concept and executed very well, but it never took off. I bought wave 1 when they came out, opened them up and actually played the tabletop game as intended a few times with a friend. We both found the game really enjoyable, quick to learn, fast-paced and interesting... but then life happened and we didn't get to make a regular thing of it. Some time later, after the toy line had pretty much sputtered and died, I was at a local shop and discovered what was probably a full case (or close to it) of wave 2 figures listed for $3 each. I bought out the entire stock, even though some were doubles; the way the game is set up, having two of the same figure isn't a bad thing... and even in 2003 money $3 was a hell of a deal. But my friend was too busy for an epic game night at that time, so I just stuck them all in a drawer, unopened, and basically forgot about them until tonight. I had to check eBay to see if these guys are worth anything, and the answer is "not really." I guess the general lack of interest that killed the line has persisted to this day! I hadn't looked at these guys in like 15 years, but I have to say they still totally rule. Honestly this is one of the coolest toy lines I ever saw, in terms of the artistry and in terms of the game system that gave you a good excuse to actually play with your toys. I'm honestly a little relieved they're not super valuable because I don't really want to get rid of any. They're going back in storage for the moment, but I can totally see myself cracking open those packages someday just to play a few more rounds of the game if my old friend comes around. I'm actually only missing one figure out of the entire released series, which is the Toy Fair exclusive... and I'm probably just gonna buy one right now, since they're not expensive.
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Aug 15, 2020 09:28
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Sounds like with DC's departure from Diamond and now the shuttering of DCC that there's going to be a massive warehouse clearing at Diamond. Talked to my old boss and the rumor is ALL DC Collectibles stock is going to be blown out at cost just to clear space. Same for DC TPBs. And this won't just go to the direct market, the last time they did a inventory blowout Ollie's bought the book clearance. So we're likely going to see a fuckload of DCC merch at Ollies in time for Christmas.
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Aug 15, 2020 09:37
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Nerd Of Prey posted:My long process of organizing my old toys continued today with the delightful discovery of a stockpile of Shadowrun Duels figures from 2003, most of them still in their packaging. Throw some pics up?
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Aug 15, 2020 09:59
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Rhyno posted:Sounds like with DC's departure from Diamond and now the shuttering of DCC that there's going to be a massive warehouse clearing at Diamond. Talked to my old boss and the rumor is ALL DC Collectibles stock is going to be blown out at cost just to clear space. Same for DC TPBs. And this won't just go to the direct market, the last time they did a inventory blowout Ollie's bought the book clearance. So we're likely going to see a fuckload of DCC merch at Ollies in time for Christmas. A bit of good that can come from this. I know you took advantage of Ollie's sales, and I live right by one, but didn't. We should all keep each other in the loop when and if anything shows up.
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Aug 15, 2020 14:08
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Big Bad Voodoo Lou posted:A bit of good that can come from this. I know you took advantage of Ollie's sales, and I live right by one, but didn't. We should all keep each other in the loop when and if anything shows up. Absolutely. But this will be a lot more random, this stuff was usually 5000 made or less so who knows what's even in there. It may end up sold off to smaller reseller chains if there isn't enough quantity to ship event pallets to their stores. Sitting here trying to decide if it's worth driving to NJ for toys.
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Aug 15, 2020 14:17
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Rhyno posted:Absolutely. But this will be a lot more random, this stuff was usually 5000 made or less so who knows what's even in there. It may end up sold off to smaller reseller chains if there isn't enough quantity to ship event pallets to their stores. I'm more interested in the TPBs. I think the last DC Direct/Collectibles product I bought was the Black Lantern Blue Beetle from the box set, and that was [pauses to look it up] 2011. I should have picked up the Arrowverse Constantine, though.
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Aug 15, 2020 15:53
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The 'last' DC Collectibles figure I brought was Icons Blue Beetle(III), the actual last was Icons Blue Beetle & Booster Gold bwahahahahaha
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Aug 15, 2020 16:18
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Rhyno posted:Absolutely. But this will be a lot more random, this stuff was usually 5000 made or less so who knows what's even in there. It may end up sold off to smaller reseller chains if there isn't enough quantity to ship event pallets to their stores. It's never worth driving to NJ.
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Aug 15, 2020 16:19
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Other posted:The 'last' DC Collectibles figure I brought was Icons Blue Beetle(III), the actual last was Icons Blue Beetle & Booster Gold bwahahahahaha But wait, they were cancelled. Did you get production copies or something? Or are you messing with me?
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Aug 15, 2020 16:59
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Grant DaNasty posted:The Mezco One: 12 Death Dealer is up for preorder. This makes me very sad. I really wanted this figure to go with my Conan as well but at that price there is no way I am going for it.
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Aug 15, 2020 17:19
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Big Bad Voodoo Lou posted:But wait, they were cancelled. Did you get production copies or something? Or are you messing with me? The joke is that the last thing of theirs I tried to buy was canceled
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Aug 16, 2020 02:29
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Other posted:The joke is that the last thing of theirs I tried to buy was canceled Well poo poo, same. I wanted that set SO BADLY for my Blue & Gold collection that I've shown off far too many times here.
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Aug 16, 2020 05:29
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The_Doctor posted:Throw some pics up? I'm not trying to be a dick here but you could just google 'em and come up with a million pictures... I swear my Shadowrun toys look just the same as anyone else's. I have them put away in a big storage bin now...
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Aug 16, 2020 06:54
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Any thoughts on the Raw10 line?
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Aug 16, 2020 17:50
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I bought the Raw10 Cobra because I think it will look good as a corny dio piece for the new Cobra Commander and friends. It's a hunk of rubbery plastic. No articulation. It's a statue that bends. Not super impressed, but it will do for what I wanted.
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Aug 16, 2020 18:23
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I was thinking they'd look good with the MOTU Origins, mechanized beasts are on brand for them.
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Aug 16, 2020 18:37
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 Managed to get Beachhead and Roadblock, so pretty successful weekend I think.
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Aug 17, 2020 00:43
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Dale-Taco posted:
Nice haul! I'll be really curious if your Snake Eyes' knife fits in the sheath or not. Mine didn't. I want a Roadblock, but I don't think they've made my perfect version yet. I prefer the darker colors on this one, but don't love his painted shirt, and I like the more classic head on the other one better. When I was a kid, I loved that Roadblock spoke in rhyme, was a gourmet chef, and saved Cobra Commander's life when CoCo was desperate and friendless. I suspect Beach Head's beret will get repainted for Stalker and Flint, who are inevitable. Falcon and Dialtone are longer shots.
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Aug 17, 2020 02:34
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I'm probably not going to find out since I'm stay in the box for these. The boxes are cool as poo poo. The ones I really want are Firefly, range viper, and Wild bill. A crimson guardsman is also an instant buy.
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Aug 17, 2020 03:17
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Well what characters are in that new video game which is pretty obvious that is where the designs for these have come from.
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Aug 17, 2020 03:26
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Big Bad Voodoo Lou posted:Nice haul! I'll be really curious if your Snake Eyes' knife fits in the sheath or not. Mine didn't. None do, its part of a molding error I guess. I actually got my Dremel tool out to cut a slit in the holster so he could put a knife in there. Works great, looks fine, doesn't damage the aesthetics as long as you don't over cut it.
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Aug 17, 2020 03:48
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I got Snake Eyes in the mail yesterday and the holes in his guns bother the poo poo out of me
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Aug 17, 2020 04:37
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NYC is a wasteland for figures, as usual. In other news: anyone back that Action Force kickstarter? Sgt Slaughter gave them the official rights to his likeness, so that's basically the only way you'll get him in your Joe crew, and if I'm gonna dip in with him, might as well grab a few others, I figure... or not? They look a little too realistic/janky.
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Aug 17, 2020 12:50
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For those of you finding the Joe's, how have the faces and paint apps been? I've debated going out to hunt for some in person vs just snagging a couple online.
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Aug 17, 2020 18:11
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Edit: I thought you meant like brickseek. My bad. Still leaving the comments up for those it helps. The apps are generally terrible. Most of them have the same UPC or linked UPCs with most retailers so one in stock makes it look like all variations are in stock. The Retro GI Joe ones aren’t in Walmart.com but are in a pdq in the store not on pegs in the aisle in most stores. I’d recommend just going in. The retro Joe PDQ is going to be hanging at the end of one of the aisles (not on the end-cap but just hanging near it). Most stores only get one with a fixed quantity.
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Aug 17, 2020 18:20
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I went to Target earlier to get some groceries and saw Duke, Roadblock, red hair lady, Snake Eyes and Destro. Are these the figures people are looking for?
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Aug 17, 2020 18:53
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Louisgod posted:I went to Target earlier to get some groceries and saw Duke, Roadblock, red hair lady, Snake Eyes and Destro. Are these the figures people are looking for? No. Target has 4 exclusive figures that are all sold out. Also the paint on the classified series is actually pretty good and the faces look p good too.
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Aug 17, 2020 19:38
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Dale-Taco posted:No. Target has 4 exclusive figures that are all sold out. This. All of mine have been great. Still looking for the Target stuff, though I managed to trade a guy on a Facebook group for a Beach Head. Still need 2-4 Troopers (or one, even) and all the rest.
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Aug 17, 2020 19:43
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So has anyone anywhere found Baroness? I’ve seen no posting about finding her anywhere that I’ve looked.
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Aug 17, 2020 21:10
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Heroic Yoshimitsu posted:So has anyone anywhere found Baroness? I’ve seen no posting about finding her anywhere that I’ve looked. She isn't anywhere in the U.S. A couple collectors bought her expensively from Hong Kong.
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Aug 17, 2020 21:37
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Big Bad Voodoo Lou posted:She isn't anywhere in the U.S. A couple collectors bought her expensively from Hong Kong. Like I said, what a shitshow.
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Aug 17, 2020 21:53
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Si when is Supreme Snake cobra commander supposed to be available on Hasbro pulse. I read that it was supposed to be September but there has been no new news on it.
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Aug 17, 2020 22:09
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All the ex-convention exclusives are just “September”.
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Aug 17, 2020 22:13
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Xenomrph posted:Like I said, what a shitshow. Time to rename the thread.
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Aug 17, 2020 22:49
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Xenomrph posted:Like I said, what a shitshow. Welcome to G.I.Joe collecting! A decade later and I'm still pissed that the last MASS Device DVD set never had a wide release.
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Yeah, I'm to the point where I'm seriously debating trading away my Snake Eyes DX just to get a Baroness with cycle, but I'm aggressively talking myself down because that's a TERRIBLE idea and that Snake Eyes is like the jewel in my entire collection and I love him so much. 
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