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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Happy Birthday Chris Berry!!!
« on: June 18, 2004, 02:43 PM »
Happy belated B-day to Jamie and Jon, and a happy birthday to Chris as well. I hope all of you have/had great birthdays 
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The Bullpen / Marvel Legends
« on: June 18, 2004, 02:14 PM »
Not exactly "Marvel Legends" figure news, but for those who are interested...Marvel.com updated their site to a new look today, and if you visit their biographies section, it has been revamped as well....kind of neat. Sorry a bit off topic, but thought some of you might be interested.
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Original Trilogy Collection / Re: OTC Package Insert
« on: June 18, 2004, 11:57 AM »
Yeah, I kind of thought of that as well....we didn't see packaging captions, etc. so kiddified in the POTJ days that I remember.
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The Bullpen / Marvel Legends
« on: June 18, 2004, 10:05 AM »
I think it would be really nice to have a good comic version of MJ as well. It is nice that we have the Spidey Classics line for stuff like this, but hopefully they will start releasing a few more bad guys, and big supporting characters like MJ, instead of a thousand different Spidey variations. I realize there will and probably has to be some sort of Spidey in every wave, but the rest could be baddies and other characters.
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Original Trilogy Collection / Re: OTC Package Insert
« on: June 18, 2004, 10:03 AM »
I saw that earlier as well, and thought the little pack in booklet was kind of neat too. I especially liked the "good vs. evil" thing they did, having brief descriptions of a number of key characters. It seems kind of "kiddie", which it is likely supposed to be, but it is also nostalgic in a way too. I like it.
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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA Offseason
« on: June 17, 2004, 04:09 PM »
Yeah, I'm glad KG is under contract for awhile yet, and he seems to be "at home" in Minnesota now too. I would think Spree would stick around too, he's in a good situation and things nearly worked out to get to the Finals this year. I actually posted the question to David Aldridge in chat today who would be the favorites, and he named Minny out West (and maybe San Antonio), as well as Detroit and Indiana in the East (obviously).
I have also ready what you have been hearing, that the Wolves should be after Erick Dampier. He might be looking for too much $, since the Warriors can pay him more, so that might not happen. Wally World seems to always be on the block...but if they got the #3 and Antonio Davis might not be too bad...could bring some decent young talent in. I don't mind Wally though, sometimes it seems like he wants to shoot too much, but he sure did well every so often in the playoffs and is still fairly young (Spree and Sammy aren't getting any younger).
I'm with the Kobe to the east scenarios too, although I'd just like to see him and Shaq on different teams regardless of where it is. I'm not sure what Kobe wants...he could obviously have a great chance at a championship right away in San Antonio, but he'd be a 1-2 combo again, and from what we consistently hear he wants to have "his team". In that scenario he'd be better off going somewhere like the Clips or Phoenix, where he would be the main man with other supporting cast. It will be interesting to see what he decides....and if he is able to play next year at all. They said on ESPN this morning that the trial could be until November so he could miss the first month of the season at least the way it is.
I have also ready what you have been hearing, that the Wolves should be after Erick Dampier. He might be looking for too much $, since the Warriors can pay him more, so that might not happen. Wally World seems to always be on the block...but if they got the #3 and Antonio Davis might not be too bad...could bring some decent young talent in. I don't mind Wally though, sometimes it seems like he wants to shoot too much, but he sure did well every so often in the playoffs and is still fairly young (Spree and Sammy aren't getting any younger).
I'm with the Kobe to the east scenarios too, although I'd just like to see him and Shaq on different teams regardless of where it is. I'm not sure what Kobe wants...he could obviously have a great chance at a championship right away in San Antonio, but he'd be a 1-2 combo again, and from what we consistently hear he wants to have "his team". In that scenario he'd be better off going somewhere like the Clips or Phoenix, where he would be the main man with other supporting cast. It will be interesting to see what he decides....and if he is able to play next year at all. They said on ESPN this morning that the trial could be until November so he could miss the first month of the season at least the way it is.
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JD Sports Forum! / NBA Offseason
« on: June 17, 2004, 03:33 PM »
Well, with the champions now crowned and the season months away, the news now is offseason changes. We have the drafts (expansion and regular) coming up in the next week or so, as well as free agency period on the horizon.
To start things off, I read some rumors over at ESPN in their chats (David Aldridge and Chad Ford today), that there are very strong rumors that Tracy McGrady is going to be traded. A couple of scenarios mentioned included Phoenix (for Marion, Jacobsen and/or Johnson, #7 pick) as well as Indiana (Harrington, Bender, and someone else...Walsh has said anyone is available other than J O'Neal). There was also talk that the Sonics will most likely trade Ray Allen at some point too. This, coupled with the Lakers that might be on the open market again, could make for one wild offseason. There was also rumor that the Spurs might let Malik Rose walk to another team to free up enough space to make Kobe a max offer. The landscape of the league could once again be shaken up big time by the start of the season. Any rumors, news, suggestions of what you'd like to see happen....feel free to post! Although the player movement is exciting, it does make me long for the days when players stayed with the same team a little more often. I remember one of the biggest trades of the NBA when I was growing up was Barkley going from the Sixers to the Suns....that was fairly rare, it seems to happen a bit more often now (as well as free agency movement). Ah well, it should make for an exciting offseason at least...and a good shakeup might make things interesting. As long as KG stays on the Wolves, I'll be ok
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To start things off, I read some rumors over at ESPN in their chats (David Aldridge and Chad Ford today), that there are very strong rumors that Tracy McGrady is going to be traded. A couple of scenarios mentioned included Phoenix (for Marion, Jacobsen and/or Johnson, #7 pick) as well as Indiana (Harrington, Bender, and someone else...Walsh has said anyone is available other than J O'Neal). There was also talk that the Sonics will most likely trade Ray Allen at some point too. This, coupled with the Lakers that might be on the open market again, could make for one wild offseason. There was also rumor that the Spurs might let Malik Rose walk to another team to free up enough space to make Kobe a max offer. The landscape of the league could once again be shaken up big time by the start of the season. Any rumors, news, suggestions of what you'd like to see happen....feel free to post! Although the player movement is exciting, it does make me long for the days when players stayed with the same team a little more often. I remember one of the biggest trades of the NBA when I was growing up was Barkley going from the Sixers to the Suns....that was fairly rare, it seems to happen a bit more often now (as well as free agency movement). Ah well, it should make for an exciting offseason at least...and a good shakeup might make things interesting. As long as KG stays on the Wolves, I'll be ok
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Super Hero/Comic Book Movies
« on: June 17, 2004, 09:14 AM »
Oh, and here is the article that accompanied the picture...explaining their source, etc.:
Possible Look at The Thing?
Possible Look at The Thing?
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Super Hero/Comic Book Movies
« on: June 17, 2004, 09:13 AM »
SuperHeroHype.com has a possible look at what The Thing might look at in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. Now this isn't for sure, but I just thought I'd pass it along for conversation's sake. You can check it out here:
Fantastic Four Movie Thing
Fantastic Four Movie Thing
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The Bullpen / Marvel Legends
« on: June 16, 2004, 04:12 PM »
I'll have to keep an eye out now that the Black Costume Spidey/Rhino series is hitting. Out of curiosity (I got into Spidey figs a little late), they haven't actually done an "Ultimate Spider-man" Spidey yet have they? Now with this Ultimate Rhino coming out, and I believe and Ultimate Lizard coming up, I was wondering if they had actually done Spidey yet. That's a figure I wouldn't mind seeing done.
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Original Trilogy Collection / Re: Jedi Council sets 3 & 4
« on: June 16, 2004, 03:37 PM »
Just noticed that apparently Hasbro posted a "Q and A Update" this past Monday. They only answer two questions, one about 12" and one about the Jedi Council sets. You can view them at this link:
Hasbro June 14 Q and A
Here's what was asked/answered:
Star Wars Q & A for the week of June 14, 2004
Q: I haven’t seen many 12” figures at retail. Were they cancelled?
A: No! As a matter of fact, as part of our Original Trilogy Collection, three 12" figures will be available at most fine retailers this fall in vintage style packaging: Luke Skywalker, Boba Fett, and Stormtrooper. Check out the Republic News postings from Feb 13 and May 12, 2004 for more details.
Q: What are the names of the figures included in sets 3 and 4 of the Jedi Council Scene Packs?
A: Set 3 will include Stass Allie, Agen Kolar, and Shaak Ti. Set 4 will include Saesee Tiin, Adi Gallia, and Anakin Skywalker. Both scenes will be available this fall exclusively at Toys R Us.
Hasbro June 14 Q and A
Here's what was asked/answered:
Star Wars Q & A for the week of June 14, 2004
Q: I haven’t seen many 12” figures at retail. Were they cancelled?
A: No! As a matter of fact, as part of our Original Trilogy Collection, three 12" figures will be available at most fine retailers this fall in vintage style packaging: Luke Skywalker, Boba Fett, and Stormtrooper. Check out the Republic News postings from Feb 13 and May 12, 2004 for more details.
Q: What are the names of the figures included in sets 3 and 4 of the Jedi Council Scene Packs?
A: Set 3 will include Stass Allie, Agen Kolar, and Shaak Ti. Set 4 will include Saesee Tiin, Adi Gallia, and Anakin Skywalker. Both scenes will be available this fall exclusively at Toys R Us.
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Original Trilogy Collection / Re: Vintage OTC Figures
« on: June 16, 2004, 11:24 AM »
I read (while lurking at RS) that some people are getting "processing" or "pending" on their VOTC (1st wave) orders from places like EE and Kebco, has anyone here gotten that as well? Hopefully these will start showing up/shipping soon.
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JD Sports Forum! / Re: The NBA Playoffs!
« on: June 16, 2004, 10:23 AM »
The new alignment should be interesting, thanks for posting all the divisions Scott. Poor New Orleans, what a division to move into...first of all going to the West, and then in the same division as Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Memphis? Ouch. This could really be an interesting off-season (and season) now, with some of the Laker mystique broken, San Antonio getting knocked out earlier than expected, and more parity than maybe people thought in the league. The Pistons win at least shows that the East has a chance, and maybe isn't quite as far behind the West as it once was (although I think the Pistons are MUCH better than the majority of the Eastern Conference). The Draft should be interesting as well, tougher to pick this year, not very many "sure things".
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The Bullpen / Marvel Legends
« on: June 16, 2004, 09:25 AM »
I agree, I would have liked to see some of the "real" Sinister Six made too, and replace some of the others in this set. Black Cat looks a little iffy, and I would have just as soon they waited and put someone else in Doc Ock's place since the upcoming Legends one is far superior from the looks of things. I'm still really looking forward to this set too, Toy Biz seems to do a pretty good job with these Marvel Legends box sets, as opposed to many of Hasbro's TRU Star Wars box sets 
. I'd definitely like to see a Sandman, Mysterio, Vulture, etc. get made eventually though.
. I'd definitely like to see a Sandman, Mysterio, Vulture, etc. get made eventually though.
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JD Sports Forum! / Re: The NBA Playoffs!
« on: June 16, 2004, 09:14 AM »
Wow....just, wow. A big congrats to the Detroit Pistons. I sure as heck hated your teams in the 80s and 90s, but their style of play (and personnel) is definitely inspiring now. As much as I was going for them (gotta go for the underdog), I really didn't think they had much of a chance against LA when the series started. And, even after a couple of wins, I kept thinking that the Lakers would turn it on at some point too and even things up. Detroit just had their number, and must have figured out how to beat them...and beat them badly. This could have very easily been a sweep, and that is even more shocking. Although I would have of course rather see Minny make it all the way, Detroit is definitely a deserving champion with their work ethic, style of play, and overall pretty classy behavior. I saw this morning that right after the buzzer sounded, the players all went around hugging and talking to each of the Lakers players, instead of beginning their championship "jigs" right away. A reserved jubilation, that typifies what a true champion is about. I was very impressed with this team in this series. It is funny how sports have been lately, the underdogs have really been getting their due it seems the last few years in baseball (Angels, Diamondbacks, Marlins), football (Rams first, then once they were good, the Patriots took it over), NCAA hoops (Syracuse last year), Hockey (Lightning), and now NBA with the Pistons. I guess you can't ever count anyone out.
Now we can move on to all the offseason news, and looking forward to next season. Draft is next week, then the free agent frenzy will begin once again (also the Olympic team thrown in there as well, and Kobe's court case). As I've said before, I'm really curious what is going to happen to this Lakers team now....many of them seemed pretty noncommittal in the postgame interviews, not saying "i'm staying, we can still win together". Sounds like Phil is a goner for sure, basically saying so himself. I have my doubts about Payton staying in LA, and after losing this year, some doubts about Kobe as well if he is found innocent. Shaq is under contract, but doesn't seem overly happy either...and Karl Malone says he'll only play if he is 100%. It should be an interesting summer. Congratulations again to the Detroit Pistons.
Oh...and Sammy C. is undergoing hip surgery and should be all ready to go by training camp. Go Wolves
Now we can move on to all the offseason news, and looking forward to next season. Draft is next week, then the free agent frenzy will begin once again (also the Olympic team thrown in there as well, and Kobe's court case). As I've said before, I'm really curious what is going to happen to this Lakers team now....many of them seemed pretty noncommittal in the postgame interviews, not saying "i'm staying, we can still win together". Sounds like Phil is a goner for sure, basically saying so himself. I have my doubts about Payton staying in LA, and after losing this year, some doubts about Kobe as well if he is found innocent. Shaq is under contract, but doesn't seem overly happy either...and Karl Malone says he'll only play if he is 100%. It should be an interesting summer. Congratulations again to the Detroit Pistons.
Oh...and Sammy C. is undergoing hip surgery and should be all ready to go by training camp. Go Wolves