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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Random passages from John Hodgman's book, "The Areas of My Expertise."
« on: October 22, 2014, 10:57 PM »I am so looking forward to the thirty-seventh installment of SEVEN HUNDRED HOBO NAMES
I have this sneaky feeling that Hobo Name 363 is going to rock (although it will be hard to top "Sweet Daddy Champagne").
Still waiting... just 24 installments to go!
Stll waiting... just 14 installments to go!
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Joe Defender / GI Joe - The Black Series?
« on: October 22, 2014, 05:27 PM »
Saw this rumored on Twitter so I thought I'd post it here sine HissTank is usually pretty reputable...
G.I. Joe Black Series Snake Eyes with Timber SDCC 2015 Launch Date?
G.I. Joe Black Series Snake Eyes with Timber SDCC 2015 Launch Date?
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: A Game of Thrones (HBO)
« on: October 22, 2014, 04:00 PM »
SPOILERS AHEAD!!!
You've been warned.
Season 5 Spoilers here.
I know it bugs some people, but I love it when they change stuff from the books, especially if it means we get more [spoiler] and to see him with our Mother of Dragons Khaleesi? Awesome.
Also been reading a bit about the planned flashbacks that are coming in Season 5. Interesting choice to go that route, but again it's a nice way to stall the main story to help spread the books out without losing certian characters for large chunks of the season.
Deep down I'm hoping for a Ned/Lyanna/Tower of Joy flashback just to see Sean Bean again... but that might give away too much book plot if they showed us who/what was there.
You've been warned.
Season 5 Spoilers here.
I know it bugs some people, but I love it when they change stuff from the books, especially if it means we get more [spoiler] and to see him with our Mother of Dragons Khaleesi? Awesome.
Also been reading a bit about the planned flashbacks that are coming in Season 5. Interesting choice to go that route, but again it's a nice way to stall the main story to help spread the books out without losing certian characters for large chunks of the season.
Deep down I'm hoping for a Ned/Lyanna/Tower of Joy flashback just to see Sean Bean again... but that might give away too much book plot if they showed us who/what was there.
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The Black Series 6" Figures / Re: 6" Black Series - 2014 Wave 2
« on: October 22, 2014, 10:19 AM »Have yet to see these at retail here in the US.
I'm really surprised there has not been more of an outcry about this wave. I mean, it NEVER hit here AT ALL. Anywhere.
Just an FYI that Hasbro has discontinued this wave (and 6" Wave 1 finally), meaning they are taking no new orders and whatever is in the distribution chain is it for this wave.
If you haven't seen Anakin/Clone at retail yet and really want the black/orange packaged versions, you may want to go ahead and grab them from HasbroToyShop or another online shop to be sure you get them.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Keep Adult Collector Toys IN Toys ‘R’ Us!! Sign the Petition #TRULovesCollectors
« on: October 22, 2014, 01:34 AM »
@toysrus = Re: BB "Let's just say, the action figures have taken an 'indefinite sabbatical.'"
Man, way to roll over TRU.
Oh, and I like this from EE. Timely ad.
Man, way to roll over TRU.
Oh, and I like this from EE. Timely ad.
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Other Toy Lines / Re: ReAction Lines
« on: October 21, 2014, 12:17 AM »For a limited time (10/15-10/21), Funko Pop Vinyl figures and Reaction Figures are Buy Three, Get One Free at Entertainment Earth.
edit: nevermind - the sale has been extended another week. Now ends on 10/28 thanks to the great response they are getting to the sale...
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Other Toy Lines / Re: Tamashii Nations Robot Spirits / Robot Damashii
« on: October 20, 2014, 11:46 PM »
Back to talking to myself... 
Done! Around Labor Day, I found a really good deal on a second Gundam HeavyArms and Gundam Sandrock that was too good to pass up. That meant I definitely had to track down the Season One conversion H-Arms/Sandrock kit. Was patient and found a BIN auction below my target price so I pulled the trigger.
Kit arrived today, meaning I am 100% caught up, including all the Japan-exclusive releases for Gundam Wing. Now I can go to work completing the Gundam Wing - Endless Waltz stuff.... and of course, be careful not to stray into any of the other Gundam series - Zeta, G-Fighter, etc.
Also still need to track down the Heavyarms/Sandrock conversion kit. Waiting for a good deal on ebay for that since I'd need to pick up a second H-arms and Sandrock to convert so I can have both versions.
Done! Around Labor Day, I found a really good deal on a second Gundam HeavyArms and Gundam Sandrock that was too good to pass up. That meant I definitely had to track down the Season One conversion H-Arms/Sandrock kit. Was patient and found a BIN auction below my target price so I pulled the trigger.
Kit arrived today, meaning I am 100% caught up, including all the Japan-exclusive releases for Gundam Wing. Now I can go to work completing the Gundam Wing - Endless Waltz stuff.... and of course, be careful not to stray into any of the other Gundam series - Zeta, G-Fighter, etc.
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The Black Series 6" Figures / Re: 6" Prototype Boba Fett (Walgreens)
« on: October 20, 2014, 10:03 PM »Anybody got a sense for how Walgreen's distribution network works and how quickly they restock?
Earlier this Fall, the Walgreens toy buyer sent out some tweets that revealed all of their initial stock had been shipped to the stores, but there are another 40k coming to stores in November for re-stocking (see below).
This past weekend, the Walgreens toy buyer tweeted that solid cases of eight 6" ProtoFetts will hit over 5,000 stores starting in November.
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The Black Series 6" Figures / Re: 6" Black Series 2014 Wave 4
« on: October 20, 2014, 02:20 PM »
Up for Pre-Order at EE - $79.99 with free shipping!
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Other Toy Lines / Re: ReAction Lines
« on: October 16, 2014, 12:39 AM »
At NYCC, it was announced by Disney that Funko had a license for Disney's Tomorrowland. There was even an ultra limited exclusive sneak preview figure that went up for sale when Disney released the trailer.
Funko had a lot of product at the show, but not much for company reps who knew about new stuff. I heard a lot of rumors at the show though - Classic Star Trek, X-Files, Rocky Horror, the Lost Boys, Terminator 2; as well as wave 2s for Aliens, Firefly, and BTTF. We'll see if any of it pans out though.
Funko had a lot of product at the show, but not much for company reps who knew about new stuff. I heard a lot of rumors at the show though - Classic Star Trek, X-Files, Rocky Horror, the Lost Boys, Terminator 2; as well as wave 2s for Aliens, Firefly, and BTTF. We'll see if any of it pans out though.
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The Black Series 3.75" Figures / Re: Defender Wishlists 2014: Revenge of the Sith
« on: October 15, 2014, 10:51 PM »
1. Padme Amidala (Buns Hairdo)
2. Padme Amidala (Peacock Dress)
3. Padme Amidala (Senate)
4. Emperor Palpatine (Office Duel Red Robes)
5. Darth Vader (Medical Capsule)
6. Midwife/GH-7 Medical Droids
7. BD-3000
8. Commander Bly (w/removable helmet)
9. Commander Bacarra (w/removable helmet)
10. AT-TE Tank Gunner
2. Padme Amidala (Peacock Dress)
3. Padme Amidala (Senate)
4. Emperor Palpatine (Office Duel Red Robes)
5. Darth Vader (Medical Capsule)
6. Midwife/GH-7 Medical Droids
7. BD-3000
8. Commander Bly (w/removable helmet)
9. Commander Bacarra (w/removable helmet)
10. AT-TE Tank Gunner
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Other Collectibles / Re: Revoltech Star Wars Figures
« on: October 15, 2014, 04:20 PM »
Revoltech Vader is 17cm tall or about 6.7" tall.
Revoltech Stormtrooper is 16cm or about 6.3" tall.
Revoltech Stormtrooper is 16cm or about 6.3" tall.
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Other Toy Lines / Re: ReAction Lines
« on: October 15, 2014, 10:55 AM »
For a limited time (10/15-10/21), Funko Pop Vinyl figures and Reaction Figures are Buy Three, Get One Free at Entertainment Earth.
EE seems to be running 20-25% off sales on the ReAction stuff quite frequently. Can't tell if it's a marketing thing or if they're just trying to unload stock that isn't moving very quickly...
EE seems to be running 20-25% off sales on the ReAction stuff quite frequently. Can't tell if it's a marketing thing or if they're just trying to unload stock that isn't moving very quickly...
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Other Collectibles / Re: Revoltech Star Wars Figures
« on: October 15, 2014, 10:43 AM »I think the Revoltech version may look a little better than the Bandai one.
That is because the Bandai Stormie pictured there is a 1/12 Model Kit figure (which is why it's less than $20 and not $40-50). It's a snap-together kit, not an "action figure" per se.
The Bandai SH Figuarts action figure Stormtrooper will look much nicer as that is Bandai's collector figure line.