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Other Toy Lines / Re: NECA Predators
« on: November 30, 2012, 10:58 AM »
I wouldn't mind having a Predator hanging out in my Cantina setup either...
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Other Toy Lines / Re: NECA Predators
« on: November 29, 2012, 10:23 AM »
Glad to hear the Elder finally arrived!
I'm really looking forward to the Dutch figure with the vest, since that's really the iconic Arnold look from Predator. I guess that's mainly because it's the cover image, so I can't wait to add that to my collection.
I've been posing my Predators with my DCUC figures (all Batman-related, because I've always felt that Batman would be the perfect character to square off against the Predator), but I think this Arnold figure will throw the scale out the window, at least as far as Batman is concerned. Harley Quinn, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Robin, etc can all be smaller, since they were smaller characters.
Luckily there's a new super-articulated Arkham Asylum Batman being released early in 2013.
As for Big Red, I do like him...I'm not sure if I'll pick him up, but he is very, very cool.
I bought the Chair Suit Engineer from Prometheus last week...very cool figure, and the closest thing to the "Space Jockey" we'll probably ever get. I'm interested to see NECA's new Aliens figures as well, since mine are from McFarlane, which means they're only good for one pose. I'd like to pick up a few Aliens to square off against the Preds.
I'm really looking forward to the Dutch figure with the vest, since that's really the iconic Arnold look from Predator. I guess that's mainly because it's the cover image, so I can't wait to add that to my collection.
I've been posing my Predators with my DCUC figures (all Batman-related, because I've always felt that Batman would be the perfect character to square off against the Predator), but I think this Arnold figure will throw the scale out the window, at least as far as Batman is concerned. Harley Quinn, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Robin, etc can all be smaller, since they were smaller characters.
Luckily there's a new super-articulated Arkham Asylum Batman being released early in 2013.
As for Big Red, I do like him...I'm not sure if I'll pick him up, but he is very, very cool.
I bought the Chair Suit Engineer from Prometheus last week...very cool figure, and the closest thing to the "Space Jockey" we'll probably ever get. I'm interested to see NECA's new Aliens figures as well, since mine are from McFarlane, which means they're only good for one pose. I'd like to pick up a few Aliens to square off against the Preds.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Vintage Collection Wave 17 (2012 Wave 7)
« on: November 9, 2012, 03:44 PM »
Ah good idea...I might have to try that.
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Other Toy Lines / Re: NECA Predators
« on: November 9, 2012, 10:34 AM »
I had some post office problems earlier this week, but that does sound a bit strange. I guess it depends on which part of NY he's in. If he's in lower Manhattan, he's probably in a bad way. If not, then who knows.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Vintage Collection Wave 17 (2012 Wave 7)
« on: November 9, 2012, 10:27 AM »
Yeah, Pruneface is just plain awesome as hell, with a capital 'A'...and to think, he was only there to fix the copier. 
Nien Nunb
I actually really like the fact that Nien Nunb is so short. I was always under the impression he wasn't the tallest guy, so it was great to see him at a non-standard size. It's a bit of a bummer about his lip not being painted, but I'll get to that eventually. He doesn't seem to hold either gun very well, but really, does he need them? All he needs to do is keep Lando company in the cockpit...and act all shocked and appalled...
Weequay
I've always been a big fan of him, even as a kid, so this was a great figure to finally see resculpted. I always thought he was one of a bunch of identically dressed guards, but he's actually just one guy: Queequeg. I guess the reason I thought he was an army builder is because I had two of him as a kid in the vintage line.
Oh well, Queequeg looks awesome, even with the leg articulation being the wrong color. I wish his vibroaxe was painted (like Lando's), but he's still a great figure, and I'm glad to have him finally not standing in an action pose all day. Now we just need this guy to finish the Weequay contingent!
Lumat
I don't think he'll ever hold that bow and arrow convincingly, but really, did the Ewoks ever? They kind of went through the motions. When my character in Skyrim kills someone with a bow and arrow, it looks and feels like a deadly weapon. The Ewok bow looks like the thing you make when you're five years old. But he looks awesome with it slung over his shoulder, with the arrows in the quiver. And overall, he's a great looking Ewok with a load of detail in the face, and decent paint apps. Can't ask for much more than that, though at his small size, I wish Hasbro would include some sort of set piece with him, like a drum or some bowls or something.
Hasbro has been great to us on the Ewok front lately...probably because it takes less material to make them, yet they sell for the same price. Sometimes I feel like such a toy whore. Whatever, just give me Mookie and I'll be happy.
Royal Guard
The one problem I have with this guy is his inability to hold his pike correctly. Sure, he can easily wave it around like he's berating an unruly class, but there's no chance of him holding it at attention unless you turn his wrist unnaturally, or balance it on his upturned hand. Since displaying the RG with his wrist mangled doesn't appeal to me, I've chosen the latter.
Other than that, it's really a slam-dunk figure with a load of accessories. I've ordered enough to make my squad of six, but now I feel like I want a seventh to be the Kir Kanos figure...and I don't even care about Crimson Empire (Hell, I've never even read it). That's how good this figure is...it makes me care about an EU story I've never read.
While not accurate to the accepted under-the-robes appearance of the Royal Guards, I kind of wish we could have gotten them with the vader-esque detailing we see on the vintage figure's legs. When I was a kid I always thought they were supposed to be one step below Vader (strange, considering I was basing that mostly on their pants).
Nien Nunb
I actually really like the fact that Nien Nunb is so short. I was always under the impression he wasn't the tallest guy, so it was great to see him at a non-standard size. It's a bit of a bummer about his lip not being painted, but I'll get to that eventually. He doesn't seem to hold either gun very well, but really, does he need them? All he needs to do is keep Lando company in the cockpit...and act all shocked and appalled...
Weequay
I've always been a big fan of him, even as a kid, so this was a great figure to finally see resculpted. I always thought he was one of a bunch of identically dressed guards, but he's actually just one guy: Queequeg. I guess the reason I thought he was an army builder is because I had two of him as a kid in the vintage line.
Oh well, Queequeg looks awesome, even with the leg articulation being the wrong color. I wish his vibroaxe was painted (like Lando's), but he's still a great figure, and I'm glad to have him finally not standing in an action pose all day. Now we just need this guy to finish the Weequay contingent!
Lumat
I don't think he'll ever hold that bow and arrow convincingly, but really, did the Ewoks ever? They kind of went through the motions. When my character in Skyrim kills someone with a bow and arrow, it looks and feels like a deadly weapon. The Ewok bow looks like the thing you make when you're five years old. But he looks awesome with it slung over his shoulder, with the arrows in the quiver. And overall, he's a great looking Ewok with a load of detail in the face, and decent paint apps. Can't ask for much more than that, though at his small size, I wish Hasbro would include some sort of set piece with him, like a drum or some bowls or something.
Hasbro has been great to us on the Ewok front lately...probably because it takes less material to make them, yet they sell for the same price. Sometimes I feel like such a toy whore. Whatever, just give me Mookie and I'll be happy.
Royal Guard
The one problem I have with this guy is his inability to hold his pike correctly. Sure, he can easily wave it around like he's berating an unruly class, but there's no chance of him holding it at attention unless you turn his wrist unnaturally, or balance it on his upturned hand. Since displaying the RG with his wrist mangled doesn't appeal to me, I've chosen the latter.
Other than that, it's really a slam-dunk figure with a load of accessories. I've ordered enough to make my squad of six, but now I feel like I want a seventh to be the Kir Kanos figure...and I don't even care about Crimson Empire (Hell, I've never even read it). That's how good this figure is...it makes me care about an EU story I've never read.
While not accurate to the accepted under-the-robes appearance of the Royal Guards, I kind of wish we could have gotten them with the vader-esque detailing we see on the vintage figure's legs. When I was a kid I always thought they were supposed to be one step below Vader (strange, considering I was basing that mostly on their pants).
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Vintage Collection Wave 17 (2012 Wave 7)
« on: November 8, 2012, 06:22 PM »
This really is an amazing assortment. I have them all standing on my desk, and I can't stop looking at them.
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Other Toy Lines / Re: NECA Predators
« on: November 8, 2012, 04:47 PM »
Oh snap...well, I guess it depends on where he is in NY. I'd give it a day or two...he might just not have power.
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The Prequel Trilogy / Re: The biggest "missed moment" of the prequels:
« on: November 8, 2012, 09:49 AM »
Agreed. I think the AT-RT is about as useful as a Segway scooter...and about as cool (which is to say, completely uncool).
I feel like the S-foils on the ARC fighter were added for no functional reason, other than to try to reference the X-Wing. I understand the bull**** excuse that the ARC fighter's S-foils are used in heat dissipation or something like that, but they really, really, really missed the mark in featuring an OT vehicle there, or at least something that seemed very similar.
Hell, I would have loved to see a B-Wing. I know that doesn't make sense from an EU perspective, but I would have gladly ignored that bit of EU to see a shiny, new squad of B-Wings on an assault run against the Separatist capital ships. It even would have added to the excitement of seeing it in ROTJ. Obviously I just love the B-Wing in general.
And these references to the rebel ships of the OT would have reinforced the idea that the rebels took a lot of old tech and adapted it for use against the Empire. That's one of the biggest "missed moments" of the prequels in my opinion.
I feel like the S-foils on the ARC fighter were added for no functional reason, other than to try to reference the X-Wing. I understand the bull**** excuse that the ARC fighter's S-foils are used in heat dissipation or something like that, but they really, really, really missed the mark in featuring an OT vehicle there, or at least something that seemed very similar.
Hell, I would have loved to see a B-Wing. I know that doesn't make sense from an EU perspective, but I would have gladly ignored that bit of EU to see a shiny, new squad of B-Wings on an assault run against the Separatist capital ships. It even would have added to the excitement of seeing it in ROTJ. Obviously I just love the B-Wing in general.
And these references to the rebel ships of the OT would have reinforced the idea that the rebels took a lot of old tech and adapted it for use against the Empire. That's one of the biggest "missed moments" of the prequels in my opinion.
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The Sequel Trilogy / Re: Star Wars Episode VII
« on: November 7, 2012, 05:55 PM »
Another Death Star!!!
(obviously a joke)
(obviously a joke)
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Feedback / Re: Diddly's feedback
« on: November 7, 2012, 05:51 PM »
Just got some figures I was missing from Diddly, one of which was Lando himself! Great communication and excellent packing. Thanks again Diddly!
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The Vintage Collection / Re: The End is Nigh, Pick Your Top OT Resculpts Needed
« on: November 6, 2012, 05:31 PM »
No Ree Yees love? 
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The Vintage Collection / Re: Vintage Collection Wave 17 (2012 Wave 7)
« on: November 6, 2012, 05:30 PM »
The post office delivered my figures to the wrong address and now they can't locate the package, so I have no idea if and when I'll get these...pissed.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: The End is Nigh, Pick Your Top OT Resculpts Needed
« on: November 6, 2012, 04:34 PM »
Even though the line isn't dying, here are mine...
• Ree Yees
• Tessek
• Sy Snootles (original)
• Uncle Owen
• Aunt Beru
• Wuher
• Bespin Lando (is anyone else's turning green?)
• 2-1B
• Yakface
• Admiral Piett
• Emperor with throne
• Klaatu (skiff)
• Nikto (Vizam)
• Barada (blue pants)
• Boussh Leia
• Bespin escape Leia
• Leia General & Endor (they could do both at once)
• Muftak (I really don't think they got him right...and hell, I'd love the one with suspenders from the Star Wars Bar)
• Ishi Tib
• 8D8
• EV-9D9
• Ree Yees
• Tessek
• Sy Snootles (original)
• Uncle Owen
• Aunt Beru
• Wuher
• Bespin Lando (is anyone else's turning green?)
• 2-1B
• Yakface
• Admiral Piett
• Emperor with throne
• Klaatu (skiff)
• Nikto (Vizam)
• Barada (blue pants)
• Boussh Leia
• Bespin escape Leia
• Leia General & Endor (they could do both at once)
• Muftak (I really don't think they got him right...and hell, I'd love the one with suspenders from the Star Wars Bar)
• Ishi Tib
• 8D8
• EV-9D9
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The Prequel Trilogy / Re: The biggest "missed moment" of the prequels:
« on: November 6, 2012, 11:55 AM »
Oh man...Y-Wings and Z-95s would have been ******* epic.
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The Sequel Trilogy / Re: Star Wars Episode VII
« on: November 5, 2012, 05:05 PM »
"Soooo...my dad built C-3PO? The ****?!!!"