Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

Tarquinius · 05-24-2011, 11:16 AM

I think what it boils down to are capacity for remolds or reuse of known parts, and marketing of known characters.

With the exception of the Frost Giant and Loki, all the GB sets feature a lesser known character and a well known character. The lesser knowns tend to be the bigger figure and they also tend to reuse similar parts.

The Frost Giant set is different but it goes hand in hand with the Thor market right now. Not to mention the Goliath/Thor set also caters to that market because it also features the T-man.

A lot of it had to do with timing with the movie, I'd say

Tiberius · 05-24-2011, 11:29 AM

Oh man, I wish any of the Walmarts in my area carried these sets. I really wanted Goliath back in the day, and now, Black Goliath for my soon to be Civil War display. Whats the price for GB sets anyways, and, have any Canadians seen these in their local Walmarts?

Optimus Vader · 05-24-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiberius

Oh man, I wish any of the Walmarts in my area carried these sets. I really wanted Goliath back in the day, and now, Black Goliath for my soon to be Civil War display. Whats the price for GB sets anyways, and, have any Canadians seen these in their local Walmarts?

They're $25 here in the US.

Tiberius · 05-24-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

They're $25 here in the US.

Oh jesus...I see them on ebay for like 50+. I still think it is an American Walmart Exclusive...but I'm probably wrong :P

Jason Abbadon · 05-24-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

I had no clue who he was or what he was from. For a figure to be "ownable" for me, they either need to be known by me or just look cool or badass,.. and Bill just didn't do it for me.

Bill's claim to fame, right there.

omega145 · 05-24-2011, 12:53 PM

haha, nice post Jason. I didnt know who black goliath was either as I havent read comics in a while but the artwork on that looks pretty cool.

Optimus Vader · 05-24-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jason abbadon

bill's claim to fame, right there.

lol

stjuggernaut · 05-24-2011, 02:06 PM

WW Hulk is so cool. My fav MU figure ever. I have Gladiator on the way. Love the new Bucky Captain America! love the sculpt!

Theta Rock · 05-24-2011, 05:07 PM

I appreciate all sorts of the figures. Especially the less popular characters.

I only had one shelf available. I'll post the rest once I build another shelf or two.

domshen · 05-25-2011, 02:24 AM

I love 3 3/4 figures! So when I came accrost Marvel Universe I knew I wanted them all. I still dont have them all but I have a pretty sizable chunk. There are some non MU figures in here but only if I felt that I really needed a character. Some of my figures are currently in "the shop" as I am doing mods to them. Here are some overview shots of the collection so far. I have not been able to find any of the newest wavs though :-(

here is a link to the album with the rest of the pics
http://s684.photobucket.com/albums/v...el%20Universe/

Tiberius · 05-25-2011, 02:42 AM

DUDE EPIC SET UP!!

I bought myself the same bike your bucky and captain america are on. I saw some sneak peak pictures of the Cap movie with Cap on that bike and I ran to Walmart to buy one, works great. Still waiting on more of a chopper style bike for my ghost rider though :P. Again though, epic displays are epic.

stjuggernaut · 05-25-2011, 03:42 AM

Not sure if this is strictly seen as MU, but they are the same scale and are marvel... so....

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!!!

Soupy · 05-25-2011, 04:04 AM

Hey what Hulk is that^?

jamesmruddy · 05-25-2011, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Bill's claim to fame, right there.

That's going to leave a mark....

stjuggernaut · 05-25-2011, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Soupy

Hey what Hulk is that^?

That hulk is from the Ed Norton Incredible Hulk film. I think it came out about 2008.

Its perfect scale for Marvel Studios movie Figures.

Optimus Vader · 05-25-2011, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by stjuggernaut

Not sure if this is strictly seen as MU, but they are the same scale and are marvel... so....

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!!!

Not just MU; anything in the 3.75-4" scale that's Marvel, so your picture is perfect. How's the articulation on that Hulk?

stjuggernaut · 05-25-2011, 05:36 AM

very articulated. neck, shoulders, upper tricep / bicep (bottom of deltoid) elbow, wrist, waist, knee, ankle.

also got movie abomination on display on the shelf. hes a little bigger!

Optimus Vader · 05-25-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by domshen

I love 3 3/4 figures! So when I came accrost Marvel Universe I knew I wanted them all. I still dont have them all but I have a pretty sizable chunk. There are some non MU figures in here but only if I felt that I really needed a character. Some of my figures are currently in "the shop" as I am doing mods to them. Here are some overview shots of the collection so far. I have not been able to find any of the newest wavs though :-(

here is a link to the album with the rest of the pics
http://s684.photobucket.com/albums/v...el%20Universe/

This is awesome. I love a nice clean set up. Although, it must be fun when you have something big to carry up or down those steps

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Originally Posted by stjuggernaut

very articulated. neck, shoulders, upper tricep / bicep (bottom of deltoid) elbow, wrist, waist, knee, ankle.

also got movie abomination on display on the shelf. hes a little bigger!

Well, now I need that Hulk.

..I just did some Amazon searching and couldn't find that exact figure. I did find some from the movie line and they're not cheap.

stjuggernaut · 05-25-2011, 07:08 AM

I just looked on ebay (im in the UK) and yeh they arent cheap here either, plus they only seem to really be being sold from the states. the one i have is like £20 NIP.

this one with a 3.75 ed norton is pretty cool.....

MUTATING Incredible HULK & BANNER 6" Movie Figure RARE! | eBay UK

although its going to be mark ruffalo (i think thats his name) playing him in the avengers movie now.

domshen · 05-25-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiberius

DUDE EPIC SET UP!!

I bought myself the same bike your bucky and captain america are on. I saw some sneak peak pictures of the Cap movie with Cap on that bike and I ran to Walmart to buy one, works great. Still waiting on more of a chopper style bike for my ghost rider though :P. Again though, epic displays are epic.

Thanks! One of my fave things is walking down the stairs and being surrounded by Marvel figures! I love that bike for Bucky and Captain America. I custom maid a holster for Bucky's bike so it can actually hold his tommy gun. The ghost rider bike is on my list of customs to be done so it will be completely rebuilt from the ground up.

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

Not just MU; anything in the 3.75-4" scale that's Marvel, so your picture is perfect. How's the articulation on that Hulk?

Agreed!

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

This is awesome. I love a nice clean set up. Although, it must be fun when you have something big to carry up or down those steps

I have not had much trouble with large items.....yet.....

Tiberius · 05-25-2011, 12:52 PM

That Hulk is amazing. Will be checking some flea markets and thrift stores for that guy.

afgoosett · 05-25-2011, 04:06 PM

Avengers

Dark Avengers

New Two Packs

and random collection shot

c2close · 05-25-2011, 04:24 PM

MU Forever

c2close · 05-25-2011, 04:27 PM

My Appreciation for Marvel Universe. =)
Don't have much of a collection but very happy on what i've got.
especially with my faved marvel character Thing =)
thanks for this thread.

Theta Rock · 05-25-2011, 04:29 PM

I need that revision Thing

05-24-2011, 11:29 AM	#77
Tiberius Be Superior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 9,891	Oh man, I wish any of the Walmarts in my area carried these sets. I really wanted Goliath back in the day, and now, Black Goliath for my soon to be Civil War display. Whats the price for GB sets anyways, and, have any Canadians seen these in their local Walmarts? __________________

05-24-2011, 11:33 AM	#78
Optimus Vader Goodfella Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 4,924	Quote: Originally Posted by Tiberius Oh man, I wish any of the Walmarts in my area carried these sets. I really wanted Goliath back in the day, and now, Black Goliath for my soon to be Civil War display. Whats the price for GB sets anyways, and, have any Canadians seen these in their local Walmarts? They're $25 here in the US. __________________ Sales/Trade Thread - Collection Thread

05-24-2011, 11:38 AM	#79
Tiberius Be Superior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 9,891	Quote: Originally Posted by Optimus Vader They're $25 here in the US. Oh jesus...I see them on ebay for like 50+. I still think it is an American Walmart Exclusive...but I'm probably wrong :P __________________

05-24-2011, 01:27 PM	#82
Optimus Vader Goodfella Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 4,924	Quote: Originally Posted by jason abbadon bill's claim to fame, right there. lol __________________ Sales/Trade Thread - Collection Thread

05-25-2011, 02:24 AM	#85
domshen Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 129	I love 3 3/4 figures! So when I came accrost Marvel Universe I knew I wanted them all. I still dont have them all but I have a pretty sizable chunk. There are some non MU figures in here but only if I felt that I really needed a character. Some of my figures are currently in "the shop" as I am doing mods to them. Here are some overview shots of the collection so far. I have not been able to find any of the newest wavs though :-( here is a link to the album with the rest of the pics http://s684.photobucket.com/albums/v...el%20Universe/ __________________ Last edited by domshen; 05-25-2011 at 02:27 AM..