The "Look At What I Just Got!" Thread

En Sabah Nerd · 01-20-2015, 02:50 PM

When I found the Homer they had 5 at once, they were at my grocery store.

Frank Richards · 01-20-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

When I found the Homer they had 5 at once, they were at my grocery store.

Yeah, the unpredictable nature of their availability and distribution and is one thing that drives me crazy about collecting Hot Wheels.
A friend of mine a couple states over has been looking everywhere for the James Bond Lotus (the basic one, not even the hard to find Retro Entertainment submarine version), meanwhile I spot multiples of that one every time I go hunting for Hot Wheels.

En Sabah Nerd · 01-20-2015, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Richards

Yeah, the unpredictable nature of their availability and distribution and is one thing that drives me crazy about collecting Hot Wheels.
A friend of mine a couple states over has been looking everywhere for the James Bond Lotus (the basic one, not even the hard to find Retro Entertainment submarine version), meanwhile I spot multiples of that one every time I go hunting for Hot Wheels.

Yes, I'm actually a bit surprised by how many of the Bond Aston Martins are popping up because I thought it would've been way more sought after. I think the only Hot Wheel I got that then actually disappeared for a long time was when they did the Mars rover Curiosity in 2012, almost every other difficult one shows up quite a bit after I finally find it. The Flintstone's mobile was also elusive, only ever found the one.

Frank Richards · 01-20-2015, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

Yes, I'm actually a bit surprised by how many of the Bond Aston Martins are popping up because I thought it would've been way more sought after. I think the only Hot Wheel I got that then actually disappeared for a long time was when they did the Mars rover Curiosity in 2012, almost every other difficult one shows up quite a bit after I finally find it. The Flintstone's mobile was also elusive, only ever found the one.

I got really lucky with the 2012 Rover and spotted a cluster of them at Wal-Mart once, and then spotted the occasional random single at other Wal-Marts. Same scenario with the 2014 Rover, but if memory serves, I saw that one less frequently.

I saw the first Flintmobile, the more colorful version, only once, but regrettably passed on it

. I did, however, buy the more neutral colored one, but it sure would be nice to have the other to go with it.

flipwilson · 01-20-2015, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Richards

I got really lucky with the 2012 Rover and spotted a cluster of them at Wal-Mart once, and then spotted the occasional random single at other Wal-Marts. Same scenario with the 2014 Rover, but if memory serves, I saw that one less frequently.

I saw the first Flintmobile, the more colorful version, only once, but regrettably passed on it

. I did, however, buy the more neutral colored one, but it sure would be nice to have the other to go with it.

I had more trouble finding snoopy than anything. Finally found 2 a month or so ago.

En Sabah Nerd · 01-20-2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by flipwilson

I had more trouble finding snoopy than anything. Finally found 2 a month or so ago.

When I finally found Snoopy they had 8 at once at my Walmart, then my Target had two, and my HEB got one. It was crazy.

Frank Richards · 01-20-2015, 08:44 PM

^
From the looks of it, the majority of the "Tooned" sub-category of the 2015 Hot Wheels line will be re-releases.
That's great for the many who haven't found Snoopy, The Homer, or the Jetson's pod car, but for those of us who already have those, we only have the Simpsons' sedan (or station wagon, I haven't seen any confirmation of which we're getting) and an unannounced new vehicle to potentially look forward to.

Same with the Batmobiles. I think it's great that a Batmobile sub-line has pretty much become a given with Hot Wheels, but this year they're all re-releases except for the new Arkham Knights Batmobile.

Goldengreg · 01-21-2015, 07:15 AM

Just received my Chinabay 3.75" Robocop!

I'm a little bit disappointed since he's more Injustice than Joe-MU in terms of scaling, but it's gonna be a nice display piece nonetheless

Bradsdadg · 01-21-2015, 09:52 AM

Well it didn't take long, decided to get the other figures from the Toy Story that Time Forgot line.

Just need to get Trixie now...Also got these Spongebob Imaginext figures. Have not bought anything from Imaginext for myself before, but have for my little nephew. I have to admit, they make some cool little figs!

Il Cattivo · 01-21-2015, 02:57 PM

advocatepinoy · 01-22-2015, 05:53 AM

Got the review up in the Reviews and Feedback section of the forum

http://www.toyark.com/sen-ti-nel-arm...11/#post584954

Size Chart

Sen-Ti-Nel Armorize Iron Man Size Chart by advocatepinoy, on Flickr

Avengers Big Three by advocatepinoy, on Flickr

Marvel's Civil War by advocatepinoy, on Flickr

Sen-Ti-Nel Armorize Iron Man by advocatepinoy, on Flickr

How About A Truce, Cap? by advocatepinoy, on Flickr

juggernaut209 · 01-22-2015, 09:14 AM

Got some good NECA:

And some old stuff from my comic shop:

Bradsdadg · 01-22-2015, 10:45 AM

@ Juggernaut209 nice crash test dummy

Got another Spongebob Imaginext, er Plankton this time. Also had no idea they even had this one, just noticed it as I was looking around TRU~ Another Big Hero 6 fig with Baymax and Mochi

Trivial Psychic · 01-22-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by juggernaut209

And some old stuff from my comic shop:

Exo Squad.....YES! Now that is a toy line that could definitely use a reboot, especially with the popularity (disputed of course) of 3.75" figures. They were all fantastic!

Picked up Thundercracker today on the way home from work. Please Hasbro, DO NOT make Skywarp into some stupid SDCC or overseas exclusive like you always tend to. Why can't we ever get all three of the original seekers together painlessly?...

zombombie · 01-22-2015, 12:27 PM

Can't wait to get into the Injustice Batman, that thing looks amazing even in packaging! And Luigi to go with Mario! Really want the play set to go with him.

Phantomcrow · 01-22-2015, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

@ Juggernaut209 nice crash test dummy

Got another Spongebob Imaginext, er Plankton this time. Also had no idea they even had this one, just noticed it as I was looking around TRU~ Another Big Hero 6 fig with Baymax and Mochi

HAHA, I was just going to post a pic of that Baymax with the cat. I just saw him yesterday.

En Sabah Nerd · 01-22-2015, 06:06 PM

WOOOOO! I finally got my TIE pilot!

I really like how this one came out, like every armored character he actually looks like the spitting image of what we saw in the movie. As opposed to those human faced figures with less than great sculpts which passingly have likeness. These helmet heads though look totally great so far, keep 'em coming Hasbro.

Oh and see, he does have a usable TIE fighter to pilot...

... it's just like, you know, the big wheel kiddy version or something.

tgbobafett · 01-22-2015, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

WOOOOO! I finally got my TIE pilot!

I really like how this one came out, like every armored character he actually looks like the spitting image of what we saw in the movie. As opposed to those human faced figures with less than great sculpts which passingly have likeness. These helmet heads though look totally great so far, keep 'em coming Hasbro.

Oh and see, he does have a usable TIE fighter to pilot...

... it's just like, you know, the big wheel kiddy version or something.

that bottom pic reminds me of this! lol
http://s3.roosterteeth.com/images/Ti...bc1dee3563.jpg

Bradsdadg · 01-22-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantomcrow

HAHA, I was just going to post a pic of that Baymax with the cat. I just saw him yesterday.

Not sure if I would have picked it up without the cat to be honest

PROVOST · 01-23-2015, 01:17 AM

Today's mail arrivals -

Black Arbor · 01-23-2015, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by advocatepinoy

Got the review up in the Reviews and Feedback section of the forum

http://www.toyark.com/sen-ti-nel-arm...11/#post584954

Size Chart

Sen-Ti-Nel Armorize Iron Man Size Chart by advocatepinoy, on Flickr

Avengers Big Three by advocatepinoy, on Flickr

Marvel's Civil War by advocatepinoy, on Flickr

Sen-Ti-Nel Armorize Iron Man by advocatepinoy, on Flickr

How About A Truce, Cap? by advocatepinoy, on Flickr

He looks fantastic!!! Unfortunately, I can't watch videos at the moment, but would you say he was worth the purchase?

advocatepinoy · 01-23-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

He looks fantastic!!! Unfortunately, I can't watch videos at the moment, but would you say he was worth the purchase?

For me, yes, sir!

But I pointed out some Shoulder pad issues during the vid

Black Arbor · 01-23-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by advocatepinoy

For me, yes, sir!

But I pointed out some Shoulder pad issues during the vid

Well then, hot dog! looks like my wallet's about to be a hundred and four bucks lighter!

jasonkillian · 01-23-2015, 02:34 PM

[QUOTE=PROVOST;585097]Today's mail arrivals -

Props on B.A.'s van.

(I am so jealous)

Il Cattivo · 01-24-2015, 12:26 PM

stopped by tru and picked up the multiverse clayface set..

then checked the mail and found these waiting for me..

01-20-2015, 02:50 PM	#20801
En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,785	When I found the Homer they had 5 at once, they were at my grocery store. __________________

01-20-2015, 03:31 PM	#20802
Frank Richards Adventurer, explorer ... Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,004	Quote: Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd When I found the Homer they had 5 at once, they were at my grocery store. Yeah, the unpredictable nature of their availability and distribution and is one thing that drives me crazy about collecting Hot Wheels. A friend of mine a couple states over has been looking everywhere for the James Bond Lotus (the basic one, not even the hard to find Retro Entertainment submarine version), meanwhile I spot multiples of that one every time I go hunting for Hot Wheels. __________________ I have a Galactus. Like a pet.

01-20-2015, 04:36 PM	#20803
En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,785	Quote: Originally Posted by Frank Richards Yeah, the unpredictable nature of their availability and distribution and is one thing that drives me crazy about collecting Hot Wheels. A friend of mine a couple states over has been looking everywhere for the James Bond Lotus (the basic one, not even the hard to find Retro Entertainment submarine version), meanwhile I spot multiples of that one every time I go hunting for Hot Wheels. Yes, I'm actually a bit surprised by how many of the Bond Aston Martins are popping up because I thought it would've been way more sought after. I think the only Hot Wheel I got that then actually disappeared for a long time was when they did the Mars rover Curiosity in 2012, almost every other difficult one shows up quite a bit after I finally find it. The Flintstone's mobile was also elusive, only ever found the one. __________________

01-20-2015, 05:35 PM	#20804
Frank Richards Adventurer, explorer ... Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,004	Quote: Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd Yes, I'm actually a bit surprised by how many of the Bond Aston Martins are popping up because I thought it would've been way more sought after. I think the only Hot Wheel I got that then actually disappeared for a long time was when they did the Mars rover Curiosity in 2012, almost every other difficult one shows up quite a bit after I finally find it. The Flintstone's mobile was also elusive, only ever found the one. I got really lucky with the 2012 Rover and spotted a cluster of them at Wal-Mart once, and then spotted the occasional random single at other Wal-Marts. Same scenario with the 2014 Rover, but if memory serves, I saw that one less frequently. I saw the first Flintmobile, the more colorful version, only once, but regrettably passed on it . I did, however, buy the more neutral colored one, but it sure would be nice to have the other to go with it. __________________ I have a Galactus. Like a pet.

01-20-2015, 06:42 PM	#20805
flipwilson Peoples' Choice Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: STL, MO Posts: 719	Quote: Originally Posted by Frank Richards I got really lucky with the 2012 Rover and spotted a cluster of them at Wal-Mart once, and then spotted the occasional random single at other Wal-Marts. Same scenario with the 2014 Rover, but if memory serves, I saw that one less frequently. I saw the first Flintmobile, the more colorful version, only once, but regrettably passed on it . I did, however, buy the more neutral colored one, but it sure would be nice to have the other to go with it. I had more trouble finding snoopy than anything. Finally found 2 a month or so ago. __________________ ALL THE TOYS. B/S/T

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