DC 3.75/4" Appreciation Thread

LordMudd · 04-27-2020, 03:11 PM

Canary got a new ride.

and the DCIH version.

CCC.

Autobot_Goldbug · 04-27-2020, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vindowviper

The two pack version. After Walmart cancelled my order, I caved in and paid an Ebay scalper a ridiculous amount for his contribution to society.

that is strange because my 2 pack looks like the one on the left

vindowviper · 04-27-2020, 06:59 PM

It looked different to me, but that could be my color settings. Anyway, it was a little too cartoony for me so I applied a couple layers of paint and some washes to give the character some more color depth. Shazam got a similar treatment.

JkrSmkrMdntTkr · 04-28-2020, 05:23 PM

https://www.walmart.com/ip/DC-Comics...re-2/341709134

Pounce! 6 left in stock (supposedly).

Il Cattivo · 04-28-2020, 07:50 PM

there's an old saying. fool me once, shame on you. fool me - you can't get fooled again.

Autobot_Goldbug · 04-28-2020, 08:57 PM

they also have single Killer Croc in 2 listings
looks like they split pick-up & delivery options

JkrSmkrMdntTkr · 04-28-2020, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Il Cattivo

there's an old saying. fool me once, shame on you. fool me - you can't get fooled again.

lol Hey, you never know, they somehow managed to fulfill my orders for that 2-pack. So you could win in this instance. And you know, as some guy recently said about winning, "We win and we win. We want to win, we always we win. Sometimes we don't want to win, so we just go to a standstill. But that's always, that's not the way this country works."

joefan76 · 04-29-2020, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JkrSmkrMdntTkr

https://www.walmart.com/ip/DC-Comics...re-2/341709134

Pounce! 6 left in stock (supposedly).

Said four when I jumped on it so 3 now.

Super Joe · 04-29-2020, 04:00 PM

From the guy who helped bring DC Infinite Heroes toyline

joefan76 · 04-30-2020, 07:19 AM

Got a shipping notice and a tracking number for my Aquaman/Manta pack from Walmart.

JkrSmkrMdntTkr · 04-30-2020, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by joefan76

Got a shipping notice and a tracking number for my Aquaman/Manta pack from Walmart.

Nice! I had a feeling this listing was legit this time. I have no idea how walmart's fulfillment works, but I suspect it's a clusterfuck.

LordMudd · 04-30-2020, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Joe

From the guy who helped bring DC Infinite Heroes toyline

I have been saying for YEARS that the key to a successful action figure line is figures, vehicles and playsets, but nobody in the industry has ever been intelligent enough to listen to me...at least until now.

CCC.

vindowviper · 04-30-2020, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LordMudd

I have been saying for YEARS that the key to a successful action figure line is figures, vehicles and playsets, but nobody in the industry has ever been intelligent enough to listen to me...at least until now.

CCC.

That's what makes 3 3/4" figures appealing. Go smaller and figures suffer in detail, accessories, and articulation. Go larger and vehicles and playsets are much more limited. If I wasn't interested in vehicles or playsets, I'd buy a larger scale.

JkrSmkrMdntTkr · 04-30-2020, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vindowviper

That's what makes 3 3/4" figures appealing. Go smaller and figures suffer in detail, accessories, and articulation. Go larger and vehicles and playsets are much more limited. If I wasn't interested in vehicles or playsets, I'd buy a larger scale.

I've always thought 3.75-4" were the perfect size for action figures for the reasons you listed, and for the physical space they take up (or don't take up). That scale is easier to display or store. More importantly, from a kid's perspective, that size is much more portable. You could sneak a couple of Joes or
Star Wars guys to school in your front pockets (try that with He Man & Skeletor), and you could definitely take more Joes with you on a family trip.

Anything bigger than an original Super Powers guy is just less fun to me. At that point, they stop being action figures & start becoming space-eating dolls or statues.

LordMudd · 05-01-2020, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JkrSmkrMdntTkr

I've always thought 3.75-4" were the perfect size for action figures for the reasons you listed, and for the physical space they take up (or don't take up). That scale is easier to display or store. More importantly, from a kid's perspective, that size is much more portable. You could sneak a couple of Joes or
Star Wars guys to school in your front pockets (try that with He Man & Skeletor), and you could definitely take more Joes with you on a family trip.

Anything bigger than an original Super Powers guy is just less fun to me. At that point, they stop being action figures & start becoming space-eating dolls or statues.

I used to drive a school bus and I can attest from experience that kids these days don't bother to 'sneak' anything into school.

CCC.

JkrSmkrMdntTkr · 05-01-2020, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LordMudd

I used to drive a school bus and I can attest from experience that kids these days don't bother to 'sneak' anything into school.

CCC.

We had to be sneaky, those fascists would confiscate your toys if they saw them. Sorta related, but I recently ran into a guy I went to elementary school with who stole my Knight Rider Matchbox way back then. I was stupid/naive enough to let him "borrow" it, dumber still to even bring it to school in the first place.

vindowviper · 05-05-2020, 12:32 PM

The Injustice 2 Green Lantern looks pretty tall, but I compared him to a Sinestro I made out of a Marvel Starfox and he scales well.

joefan76 · 05-05-2020, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JkrSmkrMdntTkr

Nice! I had a feeling this listing was legit this time. I have no idea how walmart's fulfillment works, but I suspect it's a clusterfuck.

I did end up receiving my set I ordered so that was cool.

Sender · 05-06-2020, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by vindowviper

The Injustice 2 Green Lantern looks pretty tall, but I compared him to a Sinestro I made out of a Marvel Starfox and he scales well.

Sweet Sinestro, VindowViper!

Autobot_Goldbug · 05-06-2020, 06:40 PM

Well I got my Injustice 2 Black Canary from Amazon. Unfortunately I have to return it. Her nose tip was flat probably because they sealed her in while the plastic was still warm. Plus one of her wrists is not properly built, the peg is not all the way in. For $20 I shouldn't have to worry about these things.

vindowviper · 05-07-2020, 02:17 AM

Yeah, my Canary had a tear on the wrist where the peg comes out. I'd return it, but likely have an issue with another figure. I'll just sculpt over it with some green stuff and paint it.

vindowviper · 05-07-2020, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sender

Sweet Sinestro, VindowViper!

Thanks!

Autobot_Goldbug · 05-07-2020, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vindowviper

Yeah, my Canary had a tear on the wrist where the peg comes out. I'd return it, but likely have an issue with another figure. I'll just sculpt over it with some green stuff and paint it.

I wanted to do a straight exchange but the continue button wouldn't light up. Instead I am just doing a return & I ordered another.

Also I checked my Target for new Spin Master figures but they had none.
Only a bunch of Batmen, 2 Shazams, & 1 black suit Superman.

Ctonra5669 · 05-09-2020, 06:58 AM

At target found the black-suited joker and Robin in red form the next wave. post picture soon. Happy Hunting

joefan76 · 05-09-2020, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ctonra5669

At target found the black-suited joker and Robin in red form the next wave. post picture soon. Happy Hunting

Nice hopefully that means killer moth and Batwoman are floating around out there. I still need to find Wondy and Lex too.

04-27-2020, 06:59 PM	#8128
vindowviper Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 209	It looked different to me, but that could be my color settings. Anyway, it was a little too cartoony for me so I applied a couple layers of paint and some washes to give the character some more color depth. Shazam got a similar treatment. __________________ Link in bio!

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Il Cattivo Angel Eyes Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sad Hill Cemetery Posts: 2,678	there's an old saying. fool me once, shame on you. fool me - you can't get fooled again. __________________ Count your shots - four bullets for one man, that's a waste.

04-30-2020, 07:58 PM	#8138
vindowviper Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 209	Quote: Originally Posted by LordMudd I have been saying for YEARS that the key to a successful action figure line is figures, vehicles and playsets, but nobody in the industry has ever been intelligent enough to listen to me...at least until now. CCC. That's what makes 3 3/4" figures appealing. Go smaller and figures suffer in detail, accessories, and articulation. Go larger and vehicles and playsets are much more limited. If I wasn't interested in vehicles or playsets, I'd buy a larger scale. __________________ Link in bio!

05-05-2020, 12:32 PM	#8142
vindowviper Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 209	The Injustice 2 Green Lantern looks pretty tall, but I compared him to a Sinestro I made out of a Marvel Starfox and he scales well. __________________ Link in bio!

05-07-2020, 02:17 AM	#8146
vindowviper Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 209	Yeah, my Canary had a tear on the wrist where the peg comes out. I'd return it, but likely have an issue with another figure. I'll just sculpt over it with some green stuff and paint it. __________________ Link in bio! Last edited by vindowviper; 05-07-2020 at 02:19 AM..