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Kubricks / Re: Kubricks and Minimates

« on: May 19, 2004, 02:25 PM »

Quote from: mosnab on May 12, 2004, 10:19 AM

They're so small, it seems like wanting "them all" is even more tempting.

That's what's hooking me; the size. I'm not even a Marvel fan and I'm collecting them, variants and all. Between this line and AA's upcoming DC Comics "C3" sets, it's Mego all over again!

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Other Toy Lines / Re: Bandai's Teen Titans

« on: May 19, 2004, 02:19 PM »

Quote from: Pistol Pete on April 9, 2004, 12:29 PM

Saw these at the local TRU...why would Mattel want to change the scale??? Makes no sense

It's not Mattel, it's Bandai. They're doing their own thing.

As for scale, the only one that looks way off compared to Mattel's 4.75" scale figures is Cyborg. He's way too small for the small scale line and far too big for Justice League figures. I'm pretty happy with my Robin, though.

Quote from: P'Dubs of the Sith on April 13, 2004, 10:33 AM

Anyone know if they created a Slade figure?

Yes, Slade is on the way. Check out the latest Toyfare magazine for a pic.

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Not Hot

« on: May 19, 2004, 11:49 AM »

Sarah Michelle Gellar.

I'm not saying she's ugly, I'm just saying I don't think she's "hot." I'd have to throw Alicia Silverstone into that same category.

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Grand Moff Tarkin

« on: May 19, 2004, 11:31 AM »

Meaning they're using names and indicia that are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm, Ltd. Not only that, but they're using it on material from which they're profiting. That's a copyright infringement and a big no-no.

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Take Any Pills?

« on: May 19, 2004, 11:28 AM »

Aspirin. And I don't even like taking that.

I had some serious pain meds for when I broke my leg in three places a few years ago (the kind of meds pharmacies won't refill on weekends because they're considered "party drugs"

), but I didn't like taking them. I preferred to know how I was really doing rather than feeling no pain and causing even more injury.

Anyone need a bottle?

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Grand Moff Tarkin

« on: May 19, 2004, 11:21 AM »

I see a Cease & Desist order in their future.

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Newbies / Goodbye?

« on: May 19, 2004, 11:18 AM »

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"and goodbye.

My time here has come to an end. This post is to thank all of those who have made my stay here so enjoyable. Thanks also to those who have put up wih my antics -- Chris Berry, I'm sorry for posting a picture of my naked ass.

You all have a wonderful thing going here. I wish you all the best and perhaps I shall one day return in some other form.

Kindest regards,

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Damn. I'd hoped smileyfaceguy had found a new home here.

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Bush vs Kerry

« on: April 13, 2004, 05:12 PM »

I'm voting for this guy:

I think we'll all be better off.

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Sci-Fi Hotties.. ONLY Sci-Fi

« on: April 13, 2004, 04:48 PM »

I feel like a dirty old man, but I knew this little lady would be stunning when I first saw her years ago. (I'm glad I'm not her father.)

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Catwoman

« on: April 8, 2004, 04:45 PM »

I had thought WB would have learned their lesson with Birds of Prey. You just can't take Batman out his own mythos.

I've yet to read one positive thing about this "Catwoman." It not only ignores the comic book character it's based on, it ignores the entire legend. WB put out some marketing info last year that read:

- This is not your older brother's Catwoman.
- She is a departure from the familiar DC Comics Catwoman.
- Forget Batman.
- Forget Gotham City.
- Forget heist pictures and cat burglars.
- This is the Catwoman of the ages, the Catwoman of legends.
- This Catwoman is an original.

They also promoted the property with the line "a nocturnal hero doesn't mean a dark world:"

- A futuristic city.
- A place where you'd like to live.
- A landscape of chrome and bright colors.

Forget Gotham City indeed. And like the latest model automobile, they listed "Patience's New Options:"

- Enhanced night vision.
- Catlike grace and agility.
- Ability to land on her feet.
- Stalking instincts.
- Stealth-like maneuverability.
- Spring-loaded leaps.
- Craving for fish, cream and revenge.

Sorry, but if it doesn't have anything to do with Batman, why bother calling it "Catwoman?"

Her origin is so similar to The Crow they'd be better off calling it "Copycatwoman."