[Frank Richards]

I went hunting yesterday, and still no sign of that elusive Black Cat ML figure My Targets haven't restocked the first case they each received. To console myself, I snagged another Boba Fett. I typically don't buy doubles of figures, but I figured Hasbro may never again release a 6" Boba Fett, so I'm stocking up, lol! My condolences to those of you who haven't found one yet. I also finally got around to picking up this amazing Azog figure.



For those of you still on the fence about these Hobbit figures, I highly recommend them. They are absolutely incredible and the sculpting and quality is easily on par with Toy Biz's LotR figures.

[dylonius]

Where did you find the Azog figure. I still haven't seen any of the new figures yet

[Frank Richards]

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Originally Posted by dylonius

Where did you find the Azog figure. I still haven't seen any of the new figures yet

I found him at Toys R Us.
Last December, when I snagged all of the first wave (well, all except for Legolas), both TrU and K-Mart both had plenty in stock, but this year, I've only seen them at Toys R Us. I'm assuming that K-Mart dropped the line due to poor sales, which is a shame, since they really are great figures, especially coming from a relatively unknown company. Oh yeah, I also saw the first wave at a Books-A-Million in another city, last year, but I haven't been to a B-A-M lately to see if they are carrying the new wave.

At some point this week, when I go hunting again, I'm going to pick up the figure of Radagast the Brown.

[Phantomcrow]

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Originally Posted by dylonius

Where did you find the Azog figure. I still haven't seen any of the new figures yet

Only place I have seen the new Hobbit figs is at TRU. Have not seen any other stores stock them. IF you want the AZOG with arm they made a special SDCC version last year.

[dylonius]

I'll have to keep an eye out at TRU. I really just want Azog, and maybe the 3.75 gandalf. I got that 5 pack last year that came with all my other favourites, I want both scale Azogs though, he just seems like a really cool figure

[Frank Richards]

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Originally Posted by dylonius

I'll have to keep an eye out at TRU. I really just want Azog, and maybe the 3.75 gandalf. I got that 5 pack last year that came with all my other favourites, I want both scale Azogs though, he just seems like a really cool figure

The SDCC exclusive that Phantomcrow mentioned is an amazing Azog figure too. I may get one soon, while he's still relatively inexpensive. He comes with a TON of accessories, one of which is the head of King Thror !!!
Even without his macabre trophy, the retail version of Azog is still really great. He's huge, well-detailed, adequately articulated (for a heavy and bulky figure of his size), and probably one of the coolest figures I've purchased in a while. On his loincloth, the sculptors actually depicted the faces of the dwarves whose skin Azog sewed together to make the loincloth !!!
I regret waiting so long to get him, but after seeing The Desolation of Smaug, my enthusiasm was somewhat dampened, so I initially postponed the purchase. Now, I can't wait to add Radagast to my collection.

[Iceman]

Picked up some clearance stuff at Target. The Rogue set as trade bait and the the Turtle playset because the price was good.

[BlackRazor]

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Yup, even the army builders weren't hard to come by. The Night Viper is the only I didn't see more than once. I'm not big into Joes so passed on them several times over a month or so.

Online and in store are very different. I do agree that the inferior wave 1 wouldn't much compared to later waves since those figures aren't as nice AND they been out over a year. A figure might sell out quickly online at even double the retail price but could peg warm at retail or the LCS for the same price. Online you have access to millions of potential customers instead of thousands.

That sounds like a unique situation up there, was @ a toy fair today talking to a # of sellers & they told me how tough it was for them to find those new cobra army builders too so it wasn't just me.

I did find a 6 inch Boba there for $25 instead of the usual $35 - that's 1 more figure I still haven't seen @ retail yet either!

And if they're selling out both on-line & what I & other professional toy dealers/sellers are finding (or in this case, not finding @ retail), seems like supply isn't meeting demand.

[kenm2474]

My Superboy finally arrived I think he's pretty bad ass.

[PROVOST]

Got these from a 2nd hand records store for $50 AUD total -

[Black Arbor]

Got the Marvel NOW Cap and an AIM soldier today, thought I'd try out some different looks for him, for when I eventually/hopefully find some more.

[PROVOST]

^^^


Looks good!!!!!!!!

[Iceman]

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Originally Posted by BlackRazor

That sounds like a unique situation up there, was @ a toy fair today talking to a # of sellers & they told me how tough it was for them to find those new cobra army builders too so it wasn't just me.

I did find a 6 inch Boba there for $25 instead of the usual $35 - that's 1 more figure I still haven't seen @ retail yet either!

And if they're selling out both on-line & what I & other professional toy dealers/sellers are finding (or in this case, not finding @ retail), seems like supply isn't meeting demand.

Haha, $25 is the retail price for Bob up here. Saw three at the LCS the other day and they wanted $40 for him.


Certainly they aren't easy for everyone to find but we both know a good portion of the demand is created by scalpers... err resellers grabbing all they find. So many figures would be easy for collectors to find if hundreds of them didn't end up on eBay and such.

With these figures we have yet another case of late waves not shipping much because stores have lost faith due to bad sales. I don't blame them clearing out a product from a movie that has been taking up space for over a year. We eventually see tons of these rare figures showing up at discount stores and the like.

Its also simple math that thousands of stores across the country will carry figures from a certain line and many of those won't have any collectors that live near by. In rural areas especially you won't find many and a lot have probably just resorted to buying whole waves online. Children and their parents are still the #1 buyer of retail figures for most stores. I know in SoCal (and other large metros) you would get people lining up at TRU before it opened but outside of the Christmas season that isn't a reality for most.

[BlackRazor]

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Haha, $25 is the retail price for Bob up here. Saw three at the LCS the other day and they wanted $40 for him.


Certainly they aren't easy for everyone to find but we both know a good portion of the demand is created by scalpers... err resellers grabbing all they find. So many figures would be easy for collectors to find if hundreds of them didn't end up on eBay and such.

With these figures we have yet another case of late waves not shipping much because stores have lost faith due to bad sales. I don't blame them clearing out a product from a movie that has been taking up space for over a year. We eventually see tons of these rare figures showing up at discount stores and the like.

Its also simple math that thousands of stores across the country will carry figures from a certain line and many of those won't have any collectors that live near by. In rural areas especially you won't find many and a lot have probably just resorted to buying whole waves online. Children and their parents are still the #1 buyer of retail figures for most stores. I know in SoCal (and other large metros) you would get people lining up at TRU before it opened but outside of the Christmas season that isn't a reality for most.

Yeah you're right about the rural areas - plenty of people where I live.

Yep the other 2 dealers had $35 listed but this one guy didn't list a price so I figured I'd ask - when he said $25 I took it!

I did get 1 Night Viper for $20 too - sure beats the $70 when I saw one @ the last toy fair!

[Goldengreg]

For 4 days now I'm chasing the GI JOE PIT across the state but no chance... we too have scalpers in France I guess


Anyway, I went to a new TR in Paris suburbs, and found this discounter AT-AT, and a bucket with a ton of Hot Wheels for 1 buck.
I searched for some nice stuff I've seen here, and found this battle-damaged Enterprise.
Now I have to army-build some Snowtroopers. Wich model is the best?

[TimothyR]

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Originally Posted by dylonius

I'll have to keep an eye out at TRU. I really just want Azog, and maybe the 3.75 gandalf. I got that 5 pack last year that came with all my other favourites, I want both scale Azogs though, he just seems like a really cool figure

make sure you check all of the aisles at TRU. they might not be where you'd think they'd be.

these have been warming the pegs at the TRU stores in my area for a while now..

[DarthGzus33]

Picked up DC Multiverse Bane, decent looking fig, but why the F would they make it so he can't sit in a vehicle!!! MATTEL FAIL AGAIN!!!

[ProfessorHov]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

Haha, $25 is the retail price for Bob up here. Saw three at the LCS the other day and they wanted $40 for him.


Certainly they aren't easy for everyone to find but we both know a good portion of the demand is created by scalpers... err resellers grabbing all they find. So many figures would be easy for collectors to find if hundreds of them didn't end up on eBay and such.

With these figures we have yet another case of late waves not shipping much because stores have lost faith due to bad sales. I don't blame them clearing out a product from a movie that has been taking up space for over a year. We eventually see tons of these rare figures showing up at discount stores and the like.

Its also simple math that thousands of stores across the country will carry figures from a certain line and many of those won't have any collectors that live near by. In rural areas especially you won't find many and a lot have probably just resorted to buying whole waves online. Children and their parents are still the #1 buyer of retail figures for most stores. I know in SoCal (and other large metros) you would get people lining up at TRU before it opened but outside of the Christmas season that isn't a reality for most.

In SoCal they line up regardless or know people who hold items for them. Hell most of the collectors are workers. I talk to man reps they have told me many people have been fired for holding items. Target TRu have strict rules now on that. Yes most get away but least thy are trying to stop that. If it was collectors in line I would understand but it's scalpers. They buy them and jack up the price. I've meet many scalpers they are not nice people. Very rude and pushy. When ever I go to frank and sons I always see people dropping of bags of toys from target and toys r us.

[Falconhood]

Star Trek Deep Space Nine Commander Benjamin Sisko from 1993

Steel Shield Superman

Tech Glider Robin

Speed Strike The Flash


Transformers Predaking by MMC, the Rhino


Power Rangers SuperMegaAwesomeCalafrageliciousexpialadostious Pink Ranger

Action Man Crimson Warrior with Hi-Tech Crossbow and Concealed Dagger

WildC.A.T.S Bullet Bike


Spider-Man Vampire Wars Morbius UnBound with Blood Pumping Action! (Like Pulsar and GreGory from the 70s)

[tgbobafett]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falconhood

Transformers Predaking by MMC, the Rhino

how do you like those reformatted predacons?

[Iceman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldengreg

For 4 days now I'm chasing the GI JOE PIT across the state but no chance... we too have scalpers in France I guess


Anyway, I went to a new TR in Paris suburbs, and found this discounter AT-AT, and a bucket with a ton of Hot Wheels for 1 buck.
I searched for some nice stuff I've seen here, and found this battle-damaged Enterprise.
Now I have to army-build some Snowtroopers. Wich model is the best?

AT-AT and the PIT are showing up at discount stores there? Weird. I still need to get some Snowtroopers for mine but I haven't gotten around to it yet. I don't think there is a really good version yet but you can get some lots of them on ebay for a decent price.

Lot of 5 Star Wars Battle of Hoth Snowtrooper | eBay

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Originally Posted by ProfessorHov

In SoCal they line up regardless or know people who hold items for them. Hell most of the collectors are workers. I talk to man reps they have told me many people have been fired for holding items. Target TRu have strict rules now on that. Yes most get away but least thy are trying to stop that. If it was collectors in line I would understand but it's scalpers. They buy them and jack up the price. I've meet many scalpers they are not nice people. Very rude and pushy. When ever I go to frank and sons I always see people dropping of bags of toys from target and toys r us.

Yeah, scalpers can be like a plague of locusts sometimes. Problem is that to the store employees I'm sure your average collector and the annoying scalper are seen as the same. They have a bad experience with a rude adult buying toys and they think of all that way.

[ToyAddict]

I know, I know, I should put pictures, but don't have time. . .just want to express happiness at discovering that Target had already put out the new Marvel Legends and, though the Target I was at had been picked over, I went to the other one (actually closer to my house) and got 1 of each of everything. . .Carnage, Black Cat, Hydra Soldier, AIM Trooper, Zemo, and Red Skull. And $15 each, not the $20 that it was supposed to be.

[Mastersteef]

Samus Approves!!!
(of me finally picking her up)

[tgbobafett]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mastersteef

Samus Approves!!!
(of me finally picking her up)

bought mine from BBTS, but just recently saw her to buy at my local Hastings last night heh

[Falconhood]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgbobafett

how do you like those reformatted predacons?

Great, but I look more forward to completing the Predaking.
But, I guess this way is better, so I can actually get to know and enjoy each piece before he becomes Predaking for the rest of his life.