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The Black Series 3.75" / Re: San Diego Comic Con 2013!
« on: July 25, 2013, 09:02 AM »
I am just hopeful they really do fix that RFT holster dealio.
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Other Toy Lines / Re: Modern Masters of the Universe
« on: July 24, 2013, 03:24 PM »I checked three different Big Lots stores in my area this week - no sign of any MOTU.
Same here, no luck at all.
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The Black Series 3.75" / Re: San Diego Comic Con 2013!
« on: July 23, 2013, 10:54 PM »
Thanks for posting that. For a company as obsessively secretive as Hasbro, they don't seem to have much reticence about sharing when LFL is the driver behind an unpopular decision. (Like killing TVC) I don't think anyone had gotten bored with that packaging yet, just bored with seeing the same 6-10 figures everywhere they went.
Still mixed feelings about the realistic Clone Wars stuff. They've pretty much done all the main characters already, or at least they will have once Rex and Mace come out. You can milk a few more Maul repaints maybe, but what about after that? They need to be open to non-core figures that would still sell well - (see Mandalorians).
Still mixed feelings about the realistic Clone Wars stuff. They've pretty much done all the main characters already, or at least they will have once Rex and Mace come out. You can milk a few more Maul repaints maybe, but what about after that? They need to be open to non-core figures that would still sell well - (see Mandalorians).
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Discover the Force / Movie Heroes / Re: 2013 Movie Heroes Class I Vehicles
« on: July 23, 2013, 10:45 PM »
I liked the AT-RT set because it gave me another chance to pick up a Tactical Droid, plus it made good customizing fodder. They got the driver's helmet totally wrong though. No cheek flaps. Luckily I picked up some custom cast Phase II helmets that look perfect on there. Looking forward to posting some pics soon.
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The Black Series 6" Figures / Re: 6 Inch Figures?
« on: July 23, 2013, 09:12 AM »I'm still on the fence too... I might pick up a few OT characters, like the main gang, Vader and Fett, and that's it. I have a feeling before long retailers will drop the price to $15 a pop. I can't imagine these staying at $20 when you have $15 Marvel Legends and $15 Mattel/DC's Failure-Of-The-Month Line right next to these.
Agreed. I am probably out anyway, but it's a lot more tempting at $15 than $20.
Space is really the constraint for me though. If I knew how many of these would ultimately be produced, it might be easier to forecast the necessary square footage. There's the rub though. You just never know.
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The Vintage Collection / Re: The Future of Star Wars Collecting?
« on: July 23, 2013, 09:09 AM »
Well, that sucks, IMHO. I was hoping Disney would bring the toy production in house like the video games, animation, etc. I know logistically speaking that was not likely to happen but it would seem to fit their overall business model.
Over the past few years it's just become apparent to me that they have had the license too long. They've gotten greedy and lazy and don't seem to have a clue how to effectively manage the brand anymore. A younger, hungrier company could really work wonders to liven things up. Someone who is passionate about the creative opportunities and not hung up on the $%^&* bean counting.
I get that it's a changing economy, changing play habits, more competition, whatever. But that doesn't explain or excuse a lot of the missteps we have seen over the past few years. It's hard not to be curious about what a leaner more motivated company might do with the license.
Over the past few years it's just become apparent to me that they have had the license too long. They've gotten greedy and lazy and don't seem to have a clue how to effectively manage the brand anymore. A younger, hungrier company could really work wonders to liven things up. Someone who is passionate about the creative opportunities and not hung up on the $%^&* bean counting.
I get that it's a changing economy, changing play habits, more competition, whatever. But that doesn't explain or excuse a lot of the missteps we have seen over the past few years. It's hard not to be curious about what a leaner more motivated company might do with the license.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: The Official Darth Big Boy, Bearer of Bad Celebrity News RIP Thread
« on: July 22, 2013, 11:02 PM »
Oh man, he will be missed.
My favorite role of his was from Midnight Run. He had some great lines in that movie.
"You and that other dummy better start getting more personally involved in your work, or I'm gonna stab you through the heart with a ******' pencil."
My favorite role of his was from Midnight Run. He had some great lines in that movie.
"You and that other dummy better start getting more personally involved in your work, or I'm gonna stab you through the heart with a ******' pencil."
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Discover the Force / Movie Heroes / Re: 2013 Movie Heroes Class I Vehicles
« on: July 22, 2013, 10:51 PM »
I agree some of the best stuff was in this line and will miss it. Would have been a good place to slot in a few of their "realistic" TCW offerings.
Regarding the Yoda line sets, I think the overall sales were hurt by the fact that neither Walmart nor TRU ever really sold these. At least not in any #'s. You only see them in Targets anymore. I must have bought 2-3 each of the Dropship and AT-Rt sets too. After awhile, even for customizing they get old, y'know?
Regarding the Yoda line sets, I think the overall sales were hurt by the fact that neither Walmart nor TRU ever really sold these. At least not in any #'s. You only see them in Targets anymore. I must have bought 2-3 each of the Dropship and AT-Rt sets too. After awhile, even for customizing they get old, y'know?
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The Black Series 6" Figures / Re: 2013 SDCC Exclusive 6" Fett w/Carbonite Block
« on: July 22, 2013, 12:46 PM »I'm guessing they didn't get that... the completed auctions seem to have sold for about $100.
I am almost positive that those completed auctions you are seeing were Pre-Orders that were listed prior to Comic Con. I tried this route and got one for $85, only to have the whole deal canceled yesterday because the guy couldn't come through on his end. I suspect a lot of those pre-orders never actually got filled.
I have been obsessing over these since Comic Con started, i literally have been checking every few hours and as of last night there were only 3 open auctions on the 2-pack. The one for a grand plus two others around $100, which I'm sure will go much higher by the time they end.
I'm already committed since I got the Early Bird kit, so I'll have to pony up for the other one eventually. I just wonder how many were actually made.
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Saga Legends / Re: 2013 Saga Legends Basic Figures - Vader Cardback
« on: July 22, 2013, 12:39 PM »
Beefy He-Man sculpts kept me away from SW collecting for over a decade. I still consider those the most atrocious figures in the whole history of the line. So yeah, anything is an improvement compared to those.
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Hall of Justice / Re: Watchmen Black Freighter Club
« on: July 20, 2013, 10:08 PM »
I guess this is done for 2014?
I can't find any official announcement by Mattell, but I don't see this subscription up for renewal anywhere on their site either.
They still never formally announced the November figure but it has to be Ozymandias. Odd that he has not been shown to date.
No regrets jumping on board this train...was a great, albeit limited, run.
I can't find any official announcement by Mattell, but I don't see this subscription up for renewal anywhere on their site either.
They still never formally announced the November figure but it has to be Ozymandias. Odd that he has not been shown to date.
No regrets jumping on board this train...was a great, albeit limited, run.
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Gentle Giant / Re: Life Sized Kenner Figures
« on: July 20, 2013, 09:25 PM »Removable blaster included.
Sweet! Now how does one get the wife on board with one of these things?
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Other Toy Lines / Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
« on: July 20, 2013, 08:55 PM »I like them and plan to pick up the set.
Were you successful?
I managed to snag the free catalog and base, and the Early Bird kit, but I'm still awaiting confirmation on the prototype 2-pack. (I pre-ordered that on eBay but as of yesterday the seller had not been able to secure one yet, pretty sure these are gone now)
The aftermarket prices on these are going to be nuts I think. What a great concept though.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Super Hero/Comic Book Movies
« on: July 20, 2013, 08:50 PM »
Chance of me seeing the Batman/Superman mash-up:
1) if Batman played by Christian Bale - 99%
2) if Batman played by JGL - 50%
3) if Batman played by some other doosh besides JGL or Bale - 0%
Seriously, just drive the frigging semi truck of cash to Bale's pad and park it.
1) if Batman played by Christian Bale - 99%
2) if Batman played by JGL - 50%
3) if Batman played by some other doosh besides JGL or Bale - 0%
Seriously, just drive the frigging semi truck of cash to Bale's pad and park it.
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Other Toy Lines / Re: Pacific Rim Toys
« on: July 20, 2013, 08:46 PM »I think they're doing an 18" Gipsy Danger.
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Yeah, I saw it on eBay last night, from some seller in Denmark of all places. The thing looks awesome. I wonder what the MSRP will be here in the states.