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Vintage Kenner / Re: Latest vintage acquisition

« on: May 24, 2013, 04:12 PM »

Quote from: Master_Phruby on May 24, 2013, 02:32 PM

Don't worry about that Justin. The Bespin microworld thing is pretty low on my list. But thank you anyway.

I honestly have no interest in the stuff, so if you want it I will sell it cheap. I was buying for the 4" vintage goodies and these were just extra in a big.

On the Acquisition side, I picked up an electronic stormtrooper blaster and really minty electronic Han's Blaster Pistol at a sale yesterday ($20 for both). I'm not much into the role play weapons, but I love that Han blaster. Would like to snag the Biker Scout pistol one of these days too...

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Kubricks / Re: Be@rbrick Yoda & Clone Trooper 2-Pack

« on: May 24, 2013, 02:20 PM »

I just don't understand how I can love the Kubricks so much, but completely despise the Bear Bricks. These things make my eyes bleed.

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Vintage Kenner / Re: Latest vintage acquisition

« on: May 24, 2013, 02:18 PM »

Quote from: Master_Phruby on May 24, 2013, 10:13 AM

I have that set. I love that thing! I've been wanting the Bespin one for a long time. I think I even have a spot for it. I think it would be cool if Hasbro brought this concept back not just the figures like with the unleashed line.

So, in an oddly related story I just picked up a big pile of Vintage from someone earlier this week (Bunch of open, but boxed ships and 80ish figures. In the pile were two boxed micro sets - the Bespin Freeze Chamber and Bespin Control Room. I haven't even opened them up to check them out yet. Let me know if you're interested and I'll snag a few pictures in case it's what you're after. I'll hold off on the OB Taun Taun in case you want it, and then I can save you a few bucks on shipping.

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Kubricks / Re: Be@rbrick Yoda & Clone Trooper 2-Pack

« on: May 24, 2013, 07:56 AM »

Blech.

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Kubricks / Re: Medicom Toy Exhibition '13 (Parco Show)

« on: May 24, 2013, 07:55 AM »

I don't get why companies stall out like this. They could make a ton of cash just repainting figures like the Imp officer, clones, rebel trooper, ewoks, etc. I've got zero interest in recarded figures, but at least it inspires hope for the future I guess.

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Feedback / Re: Arctic Ackbar's feedback

« on: May 24, 2013, 07:51 AM »

Thanks to the Lego Swami for snagging the 6 minifigs I needed!

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Feedback / Re: Dave's (pka davenuthals) feedback

« on: May 24, 2013, 07:48 AM »

Huge thanks to Dave for snagging an extra FCBD set for me!!!

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Feedback / Re: Jeff's (pka Nataku) feedback

« on: May 24, 2013, 07:47 AM »

Thanks for the Lego minifig and bankrolling Steve's purchases!

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Feedback / Re: P-Siddy's (pka Darth Vlad) feedback

« on: May 24, 2013, 07:46 AM »

Thanks for the prompt payment on your figs via Jeff!

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Super Hero/Comic Book Movies

« on: May 24, 2013, 12:09 AM »

These are two seperate universes in my mind - I could care less. Just like I don't care that Cap looks exactly like the Human Torch. The only bummer here is the lost opportunity to bring the franchises together. If they used the same actor somehow, that would have been a cool link for Marvel fans, but oh well.

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Movie Heroes / Saga Legends '12-? / Re: 2013 "Mission Series" Figure 2-Packs

« on: May 23, 2013, 04:08 PM »

Quote from: Darth_Anton on May 22, 2013, 07:03 PM

Funny thing, we had a 45 minute conversation. He professed to be an insider and an expert on all things geek, but he had no idea what he was talking about.

Are you sure it wasn't Jayson?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Super Hero/Comic Book Movies

« on: May 23, 2013, 04:07 PM »

Quote from: efranks on May 23, 2013, 12:16 AM

IIRC everybody wanted a short, stacked guy with a bad attitude to play Wolverine and here comes Jackman, who wasn't exactly jacked up before the role, and he's like 6'2", and he was more famous for doing theater at the time.

He didn't really jump off the casting page as the type of guy you'd cast in that part.

E...

I'd argue that anybody basing casting judegements off of height in this day and age is a moron. They easily make tall guys look short and a midget look like the tallest guy in the room. I think Jackman's facial expressions and overall look made him a clear choice from the start, but maybe I was in the minority with that opinion.

I definitely can't see anyone else playing that role as well now. Just like Iron Man - I can't imagine anyone could outdo Downey's take on Stark, whereas the guys who've played Spiderman or Batman seem far more interchangeable.

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