DC 3.75/4" Appreciation Thread

MUfan97 · 07-04-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamatayan

It would ruin the whole point of the boxes being a surprise.

Also, what do you mean by Funko is dooming this line?

Well, imagine that the figure that got you into collecting was exclusive to a subscription box that you have to already be a sort of collector to even buy. Do you think that you would get into collecting in the same way in those circumstances? Plus, it makes backtracking harder for late guys.

MUfan97 · 07-04-2016, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Universe

My favorite DC multiverse figure:

He oddly grows on me the longer I have him, even though he was the first figure I've ever had to replace.

Universe · 07-04-2016, 10:12 PM

Good suggestion, LordMudd

Black wash is putting black paint and adding enough water to dilute it so its a nice mix and basically dip your brush in and lather up the grey areas to enhance the sculpt (YouTube has tutorials). The grey parts im referring to is the costume, the chest/legs.

@Mufan97 it's because it's Reeves for me.

MUfan97 · 07-04-2016, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Universe

@Mufan97 it's because it's Reeves for me.

*Reeve. Reeves is used when referring to George Reeves, the guy who played Superman in the 50's TV show. Christopher Reeve is the proper form. I listened to a commentary on the first Superman movie where the guy noted the mistake(which is understandable).

And yeah, it's partially that(I like Christopher Reeve plenty, but I don't really have a definitive film portrayal of Superman, despite me being a big fan since childhood), but it's also because he looks enough like a comic book Superman to work either way, which I love.

tlasjr · 07-06-2016, 02:56 PM

Some follow up in the Funko figures, they will not be coming to retail. In short dont expect more DC 9 poa figures from Funko.
Your ReAction Questions Answered Here! - Page 41 - Funko Funatic

Kamatayan · 07-06-2016, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnRedcorn

Here's my real attempt and quest to make a modern Batman (Batfleck or 52). Let me know what you guys think? Honest criticism please

It's a really good custom! Like Universe mentioned, a black wash would do it wonders. And the utility belt needs to be yellow or black.

Kamatayan · 07-06-2016, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Universe

Awesome stuff as usual, Universe!

MUfan97 · 07-06-2016, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tlasjr

Some follow up in the Funko figures, they will not be coming to retail. In short dont expect more DC 9 poa figures from Funko.
Your ReAction Questions Answered Here! - Page 41 - Funko Funatic

Nothing saying that they won't still include them in the blind boxes, though...

tlasjr · 07-06-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

Nothing saying that they won't still include them in the blind boxes, though...

The next answer after his reply to my question was that yes there will be more action figures in the DC collectors boxes but not necessarily in the that style. I would take that to most likely mean reaction figures

MUfan97 · 07-06-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tlasjr

The next answer after his reply to my question was that yes there will be more action figures in the DC collectors boxes but not necessarily in the that style. I would take that to most likely mean reaction figures

So basically, 5 POA stuff that doesn't appeal to me, or larger crap that doesn't appeal to me.

Why can't they sell the 9 POA stuff at retail, though? From my perspective, Mattel isn't doing diddly-squat in this scale for the time being, and all DCC could possibly offer is those New 52 figures that won the poll, so what exactly is keeping them from tapping into a currently untapped collector's market?

tlasjr · 07-06-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

So basically, 5 POA stuff that doesn't appeal to me, or larger crap that doesn't appeal to me.

Why can't they sell the 9 POA stuff at retail, though? From my perspective, Mattel isn't doing diddly-squat in this scale for the time being, and all DCC could possibly offer is those New 52 figures that won the poll, so what exactly is keeping them from tapping into a currently untapped collector's market?

The various licensing agreements. Mattel has the movies and tv shows wrapped up. Apparently Funko was able to do the flash and arrow figures because of the retro styling, and the sales were bad.

LordMudd · 07-06-2016, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tlasjr

The various licensing agreements. Mattel has the movies and tv shows wrapped up. Apparently Funko was able to do the flash and arrow figures because of the retro styling, and the sales were bad.

Yeah I can still get most of these at my B&N, but I did my part, I bought 1 each extra of Flash and Diggle to make the uniform manikins.

CCC.

MUfan97 · 07-06-2016, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tlasjr

The various licensing agreements. Mattel has the movies and tv shows wrapped up. Apparently Funko was able to do the flash and arrow figures because of the retro styling, and the sales were bad.

Yeah, but I don't see why they can't reach an agreement considering Mattel's abandonment of the scale. Plus, let's look at the millions of 6 inch lines made for Batman v. Superman. Mattel's figures didn't stop THOSE from being made due to styling differences. Wouldn't 9 POA count as that?

Ninjinister · 07-06-2016, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LordMudd

Yeah I can still get most of these at my B&N, but I did my part, I bought 1 each extra of Flash and Diggle to make the uniform manikins.

CCC.

Wait they made a Diggle?

LordMudd · 07-07-2016, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

Wait they made a Diggle?

In the Arrow suit with the hood up. I took that and the Flash and painted the skin areas silver to make the manikins they store the suits on.

CCC.

MUfan97 · 07-07-2016, 08:59 AM

Unsure if I should jump on the Suicide Squad figures on EBay or not. They're quickly turning from reasonable prices to scalper prices, but I only really want Joker...

redx24 · 07-07-2016, 09:05 AM

My local Walmart had a Rick Flagg Diablo Quinn Batman with all the accessories and deadshot. Unknown which Quinn it was but Flagg and Diablo both came with no from pieces which suncks imho.

MUfan97 · 07-07-2016, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by redx24

My local Walmart had a Rick Flagg Diablo Quinn Batman with all the accessories and deadshot. Unknown which Quinn it was but Flagg and Diablo both came with no from pieces which suncks imho.

???

Ninjinister · 07-07-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LordMudd

In the Arrow suit with the hood up. I took that and the Flash and painted the skin areas silver to make the manikins they store the suits on.

CCC.

Why haven't I heard about this before? Now I'm three away from getting all of the ReAction CW figs... :/

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

Unsure if I should jump on the Suicide Squad figures on EBay or not. They're quickly turning from reasonable prices to scalper prices, but I only really want Joker...

Money's tight for me but I just jumped on both together for $20 which is ridiculously good considering we'd probably see them at at last $10 each in stores if they were sold there.

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Originally Posted by redx24

My local Walmart had a Rick Flagg Diablo Quinn Batman with all the accessories and deadshot. Unknown which Quinn it was but Flagg and Diablo both came with no from pieces which suncks imho.

Wait what?

redx24 · 07-07-2016, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

Why haven't I heard about this before? Now I'm three away from getting all of the ReAction CW figs... :/

Money's tight for me but I just jumped on both together for $20 which is ridiculously good considering we'd probably see them at at last $10 each in stores if they were sold there.

Wait what?

The six inch figs. All were out even a 12 inch quinn

tlasjr · 07-07-2016, 04:08 PM

I jumped ebay too. Anybody have them in hand yet?

uberlad · 07-07-2016, 04:22 PM

Mine won't come till Monday. I went to the eBay route as well. I've been saying for two years that I would like the reaction figures if they only could bend at the knees and elbows. I may have to amend that to I would like the reaction figures if they had knees, elbows, and readily available at cheap enough prices. I don't think I'm down for collector box shenanigans, but as long as those who are sell figs off cheaply, I'm in.

Ninjinister · 07-07-2016, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by redx24

The six inch figs. All were out even a 12 inch quinn

Had me thinkin' you'd found a 3.75 line in stores.

redx24 · 07-07-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

Had me thinkin' you'd found a 3.75 line in stores.

They would have been in my house with pics and of an extremely happy me.

JohnRedcorn · 07-08-2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kamatayan

It's a really good custom! Like Universe mentioned, a black wash would do it wonders. And the utility belt needs to be yellow or black.

Thanks, I'll look into it.

By the way, just for clarification, the head is from the Adam West batman figure. So there's no filing or sanding involved.

07-04-2016, 10:08 PM	#4801
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by Kamatayan It would ruin the whole point of the boxes being a surprise. Also, what do you mean by Funko is dooming this line? Well, imagine that the figure that got you into collecting was exclusive to a subscription box that you have to already be a sort of collector to even buy. Do you think that you would get into collecting in the same way in those circumstances? Plus, it makes backtracking harder for late guys. __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.

07-04-2016, 10:10 PM	#4802
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by Universe My favorite DC multiverse figure: He oddly grows on me the longer I have him, even though he was the first figure I've ever had to replace. __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.

07-04-2016, 10:54 PM	#4804
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by Universe @Mufan97 it's because it's Reeves for me. *Reeve. Reeves is used when referring to George Reeves, the guy who played Superman in the 50's TV show. Christopher Reeve is the proper form. I listened to a commentary on the first Superman movie where the guy noted the mistake(which is understandable). And yeah, it's partially that(I like Christopher Reeve plenty, but I don't really have a definitive film portrayal of Superman, despite me being a big fan since childhood), but it's also because he looks enough like a comic book Superman to work either way, which I love. __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.

07-06-2016, 06:09 PM	#4808
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by tlasjr Some follow up in the Funko figures, they will not be coming to retail. In short dont expect more DC 9 poa figures from Funko. Your ReAction Questions Answered Here! - Page 41 - Funko Funatic Nothing saying that they won't still include them in the blind boxes, though... __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.

07-06-2016, 07:56 PM	#4810
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by tlasjr The next answer after his reply to my question was that yes there will be more action figures in the DC collectors boxes but not necessarily in the that style. I would take that to most likely mean reaction figures So basically, 5 POA stuff that doesn't appeal to me, or larger crap that doesn't appeal to me. Why can't they sell the 9 POA stuff at retail, though? From my perspective, Mattel isn't doing diddly-squat in this scale for the time being, and all DCC could possibly offer is those New 52 figures that won the poll, so what exactly is keeping them from tapping into a currently untapped collector's market? __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.