The "Look At What I Just Got!" Thread

En Sabah Nerd · 05-01-2015, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Nope. These are the first Star Wars figures I have ever bought.

Good figures to start with from the looks of it.

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Originally Posted by donmeca2020

went to search at my local TRU for a Spider-woman legend, while they didnt have her, i ended up being buying one of these.

I guess part of NECA buying Kidrobot was also getting some of their stuff onto Toys R Us shelves, I'd never seen any Kidrobot stuff except for at specialty stores until after the buyout/merger.

donmeca2020 · 05-01-2015, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

Good figures to start with from the looks of it.

I guess part of NECA buying Kidrobot was also getting some of their stuff onto Toys R Us shelves, I'd never seen any Kidrobot stuff except for at specialty stores until after the buyout/merger.

i've usually only seen these things at online websites and at comic shops. i was about to get a Bane one as well but i said naaa... 11.99 each are abit pricey for these.

Dreadnox · 05-01-2015, 02:54 PM

Ebay score, at under $10 per figure I just couldn't pass up the lot.

Trivial Psychic · 05-01-2015, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreadnox

Ebay score, at under $10 per figure I just couldn't pass up the lot.

I don't collect GoT, but I have to admit, that is one hell of an impressive haul. Good score man!

Dreadnox · 05-01-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

I don't collect GoT, but I have to admit, that is one hell of an impressive haul. Good score man!

Thanks, I am a huge fan of the show but never really looked at collecting this line. I must say though I am very impressed with the detail in these and glad I scored them at a good price. Now, I just have to find where to display them.

TomsToyChest · 05-01-2015, 06:29 PM

Here are my finds for the past week:

Batman Arkham City Graphic Novel. This is the hardcover version of the book.

Superman #75, the Death of Superman. This was still sealed in its polybag.

Predator Omnibus Volume 1

The Batman graphic novel and the Superman comic came from my LCS. The Predator omnibus came from the same used bookstore where I found Old Man Logan a few months ago.

Trivial Psychic · 05-01-2015, 07:16 PM

Knowing I had something waiting for me when I got home, I was super excited to find that my Tracker Predator finally arrived...

The excitement quickly faded however, when I took the guy out of the very carefully and well packed box...

This figure has become a source of frustration for me. I have never once ran into this figure in perfect condition in the wild, and this is the second time I've tried picking him up online, only to have this happen during the shipping process. What was infuriating, is that the shipper obviously took great lengths to how it was packed (plenty of newspaper and Styrofoam peanuts to protect it...)and yet, the post office STILL managed to damage the goodies inside (the box had a rather notable crush where you can tell something heavy was placed on it.)

I guess a flawless print of this guy was never meant to be for me, but on a lighter note...I finally got that "Broken Tusk" Predator so many predator fans out there want...(shoutouts to En Sabah Nerd...) =P

En Sabah Nerd · 05-01-2015, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

Knowing I had something waiting for me when I got home, I was super excited to find that my Tracker Predator finally arrived...

The excitement quickly faded however, when I took the guy out of the very carefully and well packed box...

This figure has become a source of frustration for me. I have never once ran into this figure in perfect condition in the wild, and this is the second time I've tried picking him up online, only to have this happen during the shipping process. What was infuriating, is that the shipper obviously took great lengths to how it was packed (plenty of newspaper and Styrofoam peanuts to protect it...)and yet, the post office STILL managed to damage the goodies inside (the box had a rather notable crush where you can tell something heavy was placed on it.)

I guess a flawless print of this guy was never meant to be for me, but on a lighter note...I finally got that "Broken Tusk" Predator so many predator fans out there want...(shoutouts to En Sabah Nerd...) =P

Man, that is lame that his "tusk" broke. Regarding Tracker's design, I remember some people seriously thought those were actually his lower mandibles sticking straight out through the mask and I was always "seriously? Those are clearly trophy decorations for his mask and nothing more."
Thanks for the shoutout I guess. You know you want Dachande too because that means Kenner Stalker would also be most likely made, if not Stalker before Broken Tusk.

tgbobafett · 05-01-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TomsToyChest

Here are my finds for the past week:

Batman Arkham City Graphic Novel. This is the hardcover version of the book.

Superman #75, the Death of Superman. This was still sealed in its polybag.

Predator Omnibus Volume 1

The Batman graphic novel and the Superman comic came from my LCS. The Predator omnibus came from the same used bookstore where I found Old Man Logan a few months ago.

i wouldnt mind getting graphic novels and/or tpb's at used bookstores, but some places always put their damn price tag right on the damn cover!!

snake5289 · 05-01-2015, 08:27 PM

Oh I hate that. I've gotten a few used books off of Amazon recently and one had a sticker on the cover. Luckily it peeled off with little trouble. Books-A-Million puts them on the back of every graphic novel and sometimes if there's a sale a gigantic sale sticker on the front. Big time pain in the ass.

Anyway those Predator Omnibus books are awesome. As far as I know I've got all of them.

En Sabah Nerd · 05-01-2015, 08:54 PM

Had to go to walmart because I needed some cola to make ribs tomorrow, but I also checked the hot wheels and was pleasantly surprised.

snake5289 · 05-01-2015, 09:05 PM

I've looked in Wal-Mart twice now and still haven't found that. Granted I've already got the Asylum version (which I prefer) but it'd still be cool to have one to go with it.

En Sabah Nerd · 05-01-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

I've looked in Wal-Mart twice now and still haven't found that. Granted I've already got the Asylum version (which I prefer) but it'd still be cool to have one to go with it.

The Asylum version is definitely more traditional Batmobile, I prefer it as well. I had to dig deep through a bin to find the Knight one and I was lucky the cardback was fine despite it being buried.

snake5289 · 05-01-2015, 11:00 PM

So it's not in the Hot Wheels isle? No wonder I haven't seen it.

3233rafael · 05-01-2015, 11:39 PM

En Sabah Nerd · 05-02-2015, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

So it's not in the Hot Wheels isle? No wonder I haven't seen it.

It was still near the toy section, one of those little islands that dot the walkways.

PROVOST · 05-02-2015, 04:27 AM

Friday's mail arrival -

snake5289 · 05-02-2015, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

It was still near the toy section, one of those little islands that dot the walkways.

I saw one of those the other night but it was almost empty and only had some Fast and Furious cars in it.

zombombie · 05-02-2015, 09:10 AM

Hey guys, what's the Arkham Knight Scarecrow like out of the box? I found a few in my LCS today but didn't pull the triggee. Kind of regret that now tbh, it looked very cool in the packaging.

paragonescia · 05-02-2015, 09:37 AM

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En Sabah Nerd · 05-02-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by zombombie

Hey guys, what's the Arkham Knight Scarecrow like out of the box? I found a few in my LCS today but didn't pull the triggee. Kind of regret that now tbh, it looked very cool in the packaging.

Right out of the box Scarecrow has something of an odor, it passed after about a day but the paint they used does have an odor about it. The plastic DCC is using for all of their new stuff generally seems to be of higher quality and my Scarecrow didn't feel particularly fragile at all and only his right elbow (the one with the hosing/wire bit) was initially resistant to pose. All in all DCC is making their figures more durable and almost even playable. It would seem that DCC has listened to the feedback of how their previous lines have been received and made some improvements in their methods, but I would still advise practicing an amount of caution as is with any adult collectible.

zombombie · 05-02-2015, 02:11 PM

Thanks Sabah, definitely need to pick one up to go with my Batman rogues!

Kernel · 05-02-2015, 03:41 PM

Stopped by my LCS with my kids and nephew and got a load of books and scarecrow, I can't wait to give scarecrow a sniff lol. Happy free comic book day arkers!

3233rafael · 05-02-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kernel

Stopped by my LCS with my kids and nephew and got a load of books and scarecrow, I can't wait to give scarecrow a sniff lol. Happy free comic book day arkers!

Nice, I have Scarecrow, Batman and Harley on my "pile of loot" with BBTS but the Knight is not coming yet for some reason. I'll have to wait to get them all together. They look amazing though.

En Sabah Nerd · 05-02-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 3233rafael

Nice, I have Scarecrow, Batman and Harley on my "pile of loot" with BBTS but the Knight is not coming yet for some reason. I'll have to wait to get them all together. They look amazing though.

Apparently the Arkham Knight is pushed until closer to the actual game's release. I only got Scarecrow but Harley also looks really good.

05-01-2015, 02:32 PM	#21751
En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,785	Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Kain Nope. These are the first Star Wars figures I have ever bought. Good figures to start with from the looks of it. Quote: Originally Posted by donmeca2020 went to search at my local TRU for a Spider-woman legend, while they didnt have her, i ended up being buying one of these. I guess part of NECA buying Kidrobot was also getting some of their stuff onto Toys R Us shelves, I'd never seen any Kidrobot stuff except for at specialty stores until after the buyout/merger. __________________

05-01-2015, 02:54 PM	#21753
Dreadnox Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 394	Ebay score, at under $10 per figure I just couldn't pass up the lot. __________________ Last edited by Dreadnox; 05-01-2015 at 02:59 PM..

05-01-2015, 06:20 PM	#21755
Dreadnox Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 394	Quote: Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic I don't collect GoT, but I have to admit, that is one hell of an impressive haul. Good score man! Thanks, I am a huge fan of the show but never really looked at collecting this line. I must say though I am very impressed with the detail in these and glad I scored them at a good price. Now, I just have to find where to display them. __________________

05-01-2015, 06:29 PM	#21756
TomsToyChest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 545	Here are my finds for the past week: Batman Arkham City Graphic Novel. This is the hardcover version of the book. Superman #75, the Death of Superman. This was still sealed in its polybag. Predator Omnibus Volume 1 The Batman graphic novel and the Superman comic came from my LCS. The Predator omnibus came from the same used bookstore where I found Old Man Logan a few months ago. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/tomstoychest

05-01-2015, 07:44 PM	#21758
En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,785	Quote: Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic Knowing I had something waiting for me when I got home, I was super excited to find that my Tracker Predator finally arrived... The excitement quickly faded however, when I took the guy out of the very carefully and well packed box... This figure has become a source of frustration for me. I have never once ran into this figure in perfect condition in the wild, and this is the second time I've tried picking him up online, only to have this happen during the shipping process. What was infuriating, is that the shipper obviously took great lengths to how it was packed (plenty of newspaper and Styrofoam peanuts to protect it...)and yet, the post office STILL managed to damage the goodies inside (the box had a rather notable crush where you can tell something heavy was placed on it.) I guess a flawless print of this guy was never meant to be for me, but on a lighter note...I finally got that "Broken Tusk" Predator so many predator fans out there want...(shoutouts to En Sabah Nerd...) =P Man, that is lame that his "tusk" broke. Regarding Tracker's design, I remember some people seriously thought those were actually his lower mandibles sticking straight out through the mask and I was always "seriously? Those are clearly trophy decorations for his mask and nothing more." Thanks for the shoutout I guess. You know you want Dachande too because that means Kenner Stalker would also be most likely made, if not Stalker before Broken Tusk. __________________

05-01-2015, 11:39 PM	#21765
3233rafael Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 4,216