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The Black Series 6" Figures / Re: 2013 SDCC Exclusive 6" Fett w/Carbonite Block
« on: July 22, 2013, 09:09 PM »
RS Says:

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While photographing the Hasbro display at San Diego Comic-Con this past Saturday, I overheard Derryl DePriest say to someone that the Carbonite block, which is part of the exclusive Black Series 6-Inch Boba Fett Action Figure With Han Solo In Carbonite Accessory 2-pack, would be available in another form down the road. Meaning, the extremely high prices that many collectors are spending right now to obtain one is just for the packaging. Hopefully this information will be of some use to you!

So... unless you want the packaging or have to have it now, it's probably not worth getting wrapped up in the hype and over paying.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: JediDefender Fantasy Baseball 2013
« on: July 22, 2013, 08:59 PM »
Quote from: Dressel Rebel on July 22, 2013, 08:02 PM
And no appeal. Guilty as hell.

I though the headlines from the other day were that MLB was going to wait until the start of next season to hand down these suspensions.  Do we know if the other 19-ish guys are going to go soon or if they just wanted to stick it to Braun after how it shook out last time?

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: JediDefender Fantasy Baseball 2013
« on: July 22, 2013, 06:41 PM »
There goes Braun:

Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun suspended for 2013 season


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The Black Series 6" Figures / Re: 2013 SDCC Exclusive 6" Fett w/Carbonite Block
« on: July 22, 2013, 03:40 PM »
Quote from: McMetal on July 22, 2013, 12:46 PM
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.

Yeah, wow - I went and looked and I think you're right.  I'm not so worried about the early bird kit or the test-shots, but I want the regular 5 figures, and I don't want to pay for more than retail.  Hopefully they're able to make enough to satisfy the demand.

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The Black Series 6" Figures / Re: 6 Inch Figures?
« on: July 22, 2013, 01:24 PM »
Are there comparison photos around here anywhere showing the 6" figure next to the regular (best version of) 3.75" version of the same figure?  I'm completely on the fence here and am having a hard time judging the scale and quality of these in terms I know.

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The Black Series 6" Figures / Re: 2013 SDCC Exclusive 6" Fett w/Carbonite Block
« on: July 22, 2013, 12:02 PM »
Quote from: McMetal on July 20, 2013, 08:43 PM
Shoot, that's nothing, some jackhole is selling the Alien Super 7 Prototype 2-pack for $995 on eBay right now. These sold for $40 at SDCC!

I swear I just wish I could reach through the computer and slap people sometimes.

I'm guessing they didn't get that... the completed auctions seem to have sold for about $100.

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The Black Series 6" Figures / Re: 6 Inch Figures?
« on: July 21, 2013, 08:40 PM »
Quote from: Jesse James on May 30, 2013, 02:07 PM
I think $20's high myself as well...  $15 seems more fair to me.  I think $10's high on any 3.75" figure, regardless of quality. \

They sure as hell shouldn't cost more than your average NECA figure given the scale and quality.

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The Black Series 3.75" Figures / Re: San Diego Comic Con 2013!
« on: July 19, 2013, 10:21 PM »
Quote from: Jesse James on July 19, 2013, 05:03 PM
3.75" Modern

1995-2013
R.I.P.

?  :'(

Just how I feel right now is all.

I'm almost hoping it shakes out that way.  So far I've resisted the urge to get involved in the 6" line - and if I do, it'll be OT only. 

The idea of collecting 3 3/4" figures for three brand new movies, plus spin-off movies is sort of got me terrified...

And the lack of new product over the last 8 or 10 months has saved me a small fortune.

I would be quite happy with a continued 3 3/4" line that was way scaled back.

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The Vintage Collection '10-'13 / Re: Amazon Vintage Slave I w/Carbonite Block
« on: July 19, 2013, 05:06 PM »
Quote from: Diddly on July 19, 2013, 12:51 AM
I considered putting in a preorder at $70 but ended up not doing it again. I figure I'll wait to see just how much the price fluctuates.

You can always cancel.  But if it goes up instead of down, you've missed out.

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The Vintage Collection '10-'13 / Re: Amazon Vintage Slave I w/Carbonite Block
« on: July 18, 2013, 03:04 PM »
Quote from: Pete_Fett on July 18, 2013, 12:56 PM
I'm on with an Amazon rep trying to get my pre-order adjusted... in my opinion, since the item hasn't shipped yet, Amazon should have automatically adjusted all of the orders for this thing not made it something you had to call in about....

As someone who pre-orders a lot of movies from Amazon, it's 100x easier to just cancel the order and re-order at the new price.  If not, a simple email letting them know will usually result in an adjustment within 5 or 6 hours - all without having to call and sit around on hold.

Also... at $70, I'm in.  With the no tax and all that, it's like getting it for about $63 in stores (with Chicago taxes at least).

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Gentle Giant / Re: Gentle Giant Mini-Busts
« on: July 12, 2013, 06:54 PM »
Quote from: drewlam on July 11, 2013, 12:57 PM
Hmm, just looked into the premier guild, and it's a possibility I suppose.  If I can wait until the Fett is available and then use the $30 for him then it's more appealing.  Otherwise the $80 is pretty pricey to add to the $150. 

Brent pretty much already said this, but in fairness to GG, that $80 also gets you your choice of Holo Vader or Mace Windu Mini-Busts (or a large scale vintage Rocket Firing Fett).  Last year it was the RFT, that (for me at least) I'd have bought anyway. 

And you get access to other goodies throughout the year.

So I don't think it's entirely fair to consider that $80 part of the cost of the Fett.  You could very easily get the Windu or what not and get most, if not all, of that $80 back.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NHL Offseason 2013
« on: July 12, 2013, 04:44 PM »

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Saw Things So Much Clearer...Pearl Jam Thread V4.0
« on: July 12, 2013, 01:44 PM »
I suppose next week I'll sit on my deck and listen to the show at Wrigley. 

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Gentle Giant / Re: Gentle Giant Mini-Busts
« on: July 10, 2013, 01:20 PM »
Against my better judgement, I pre-ordered.  I'm not happy about the price, and I don't care about the tin box. 

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NHL Offseason 2013
« on: July 6, 2013, 10:22 PM »
Quote from: Morgbug on June 28, 2013, 11:59 PM
Don't have a direct link for you, but Lecavalier said directly that he would be back.  He'll only go for a year because he has to under league rules, but his family (wife/kids) are settled in the Tampa Bay area and that's where he'll stay.  You could of course be right though. 

Easy come, easy go...  Maybe Philly will decide to cut him 20% of the way into his shiny new deal.  Of all the teams to go to... the city Tampa fans generally despise the most.  Ouch.

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