Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

Peteparker · 02-07-2012, 11:09 AM

Lol, I just brought it up because it was funny. There's gotta be a Spider-Man themed Wizard of Oz story out there somewhere. "Auntie M" is just too close not to!

Exodus · 02-07-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by perrych

I'm reserving judgement on the Spider-Man movie until it is in theaters. I can already say that I hate the Lizard, and from the trailer, I can tell I will hate that Peter Parker helped create the Lizard. In this movie, Dr. Conners seems a little like Norman Osborne - a little unstable after his accident. What makes this move disappointing is all the work the previous movies did to set up a Doc Conners/Lizard moment.

I will say that I like that they are going back to something the previous trilogy lacked, and that is the brilliant Peter Parker. The second movie is the only one that really dealt with this in a meaningful way (and it was of course the best of the three movies).

I like that Stacey gets a meaningful role and is placed in her rightful place as Parker's first real girlfriend.

But, I worry that this movie will so try to get out of the shadow of the earlier trilogy that it will lose what made those movies a nice addition to the Marvel Universe.

Too true on the Lizard part, setting that up and than rebooting a new Spider-Man movie instead. Instead of rebooting movies where you have to watch how they get their powers, they should just spin it off and learn from their mistake. Seriously how many times must we watch a reboot where everyone in the theater probably knows how they got their powers. But that's Hollywood for you.

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

I'm looking forward to it. It's Spiderman!

I think people get a little too worked up over comic book films. Some are great, some suck, but they're usually entertaining and that's what this is all about. The only comic book "type" (not sure how to classify it) movie that I thought was so bad that it shouldn't have been made in recent memory was that GI Joe movie with the guy who is in a lot of those movies where they have gang dance-offs in back alleys.

Agreed, it's a Hollywood movie, just take it with a grain of salt and enjoy seeing your favorite characters in life.

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Originally Posted by SoundWave88

Wow, that was nice, much better than the previous one I saw.
2012 is shapping up to be a good comic movie year, maybe better than 2011.

Hell, even Ghost Rider is looking good. Maybe we can get a good FF reboot soon.

Info on the reboot for FF.
Who's Directing the 'Fantastic Four' Reboot? | CraveOnline

perrych · 02-07-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

I'm looking forward to it. It's Spiderman!

I think people get a little too worked up over comic book films. Some are great, some suck, but they're usually entertaining and that's what this is all about. The only comic book "type" (not sure how to classify it) movie that I thought was so bad that it shouldn't have been made in recent memory was that GI Joe movie with the guy who is in a lot of those movies where they have gang dance-offs in back alleys.

I haven't met many men who appreciated Channing Tatum in that movie. Retalliation should make you much happier. Rumor has it that Duke gets killed - or perhaps is captured or in a coma? most of the movie. Of course, RoC was many times better in terms of story than TF2. That was just not a good movie.

Optimus Vader · 02-07-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by perrych

I haven't met many men who appreciated Channing Tatum in that movie. Retalliation should make you much happier. Rumor has it that Duke gets killed - or perhaps is captured or in a coma? most of the movie. Of course, RoC was many times better in terms of story than TF2. That was just not a good movie.

He can't act a lick.

So far I like what I've read and seen of Retaliation.

Optimus Vader · 02-07-2012, 01:08 PM

Almost every day at work I get to a point where I'm burnt out and start looking at toys online. Today I was looking at what might currently be the most "valued" (says eBay's current listings and bids) MU figure and I noticed that Astral Dr. Strange looks to have really climbed the charts. I only ran a few Dr. Strange searches, but I only found two. Anyway, this seems to be what's hot in terms of variants or rarities.

1) Vision (color)
2) Blade
------------------------------------------------------------
3) Archangel (Death) -- prices are up and bids are in.
4) Iron Patriot w/Norm's head -- prices look high, but there aren't a lot of high bids and there are a TON listed. Maybe Norm needs to get bumped down a notch or two.
5) Dr. Strange (clear) -- least amount of listings? .. sure looks that way.

..and could the Iron Spidey clear variant be busting into the top five? There aren't a ton listed.

I checked Cable w/Hope and he's not top five material at the moment. Any others that you feel might crack this top five?

Exodus · 02-07-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

Almost every day at work I get to a point where I'm burnt out and start looking at toys online. Today I was looking at what might currently be the most "valued" (says eBay's current listings and bids) MU figure and I noticed that Astral Dr. Strange looks to have really climbed the charts. I only ran a few Dr. Strange searches, but I only found two. Anyway, this seems to be what's hot in terms of variants or rarities.

1) Vision (color)
2) Blade
------------------------------------------------------------
3) Archangel (Death) -- prices are up and bids are in.
4) Iron Patriot w/Norm's head -- prices look high, but there aren't a lot of high bids and there are a TON listed. Maybe Norm needs to get bumped down a notch or two.
5) Dr. Strange (clear) -- least amount of listings? .. sure looks that way.

..and could the Iron Spidey clear variant be busting into the top five? There aren't a ton listed.

I checked Cable w/Hope and he's not top five material at the moment. Any others that you feel might crack this top five?

I've noticed the regular Archangel is starting to get a little pricier as well. As the year goes on these may go up more because of when they've been out as well as rareness.
Question though, are there ML counter parts worth the same? I spotted a Vision and it wasn't at all.

Optimus Vader · 02-07-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Exodus

I've noticed the regular Archangel is starting to get a little pricier as well. As the year goes on these may go up more because of when they've been out as well as rareness.
Question though, are there ML counter parts worth the same? I spotted a Vision and it wasn't at all.

I don't know a thing about Legends (don't collect them), but the aftermarket prices of MU are more distribution driven as opposed to character driven.

quinten182 · 02-07-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

1) Vision (color)
2) Blade
------------------------------------------------------------
3) Archangel (Death) -- prices are up and bids are in.
4) Iron Patriot w/Norm's head -- prices look high, but there aren't a lot of high bids and there are a TON listed. Maybe Norm needs to get bumped down a notch or two.
5) Dr. Strange (clear) -- least amount of listings? .. sure looks that way.

And all 5 of these were in my BST just last week! Some still are!

Shameless plug.. :x

Optimus Vader · 02-07-2012, 01:39 PM

I might need that Ab Man, quinten.

D00MTR0N · 02-07-2012, 01:48 PM

bring on the kang wave already!!!

Optimus Vader · 02-07-2012, 01:50 PM

I'm buying Kang twice.

Fedup23 · 02-07-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

I'm buying Kang twice.

Ive already bought him..I made him bring me back to the past so that I could rub it in your face.

I dont want to say too much.. but you quit MU and start collecting My Little Pony in 2013.

Symbiote · 02-07-2012, 04:34 PM

We should be seeing the new wave soon considering that the psylocke wave hit in late dec. I'm actually looking forward to this wave with the new hulk mold which I think is bada$$, beast, beta ray bill and kraven. I'm only considering ultimate spidey if he has rocker ankles.

Exodus · 02-07-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Symbiote

We should be seeing the new wave soon considering that the psylocke wave hit in late dec. I'm actually looking forward to this wave with the new hulk mold which I think is bada$$, beast, beta ray bill and kraven. I'm only considering ultimate spidey if he has rocker ankles.

And yet many Arker's have yet to see him in retail, and the ones who have either got them at a LCS or Ebay.

Fedup23 · 02-07-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Symbiote

We should be seeing the new wave soon considering that the psylocke wave hit in late dec. I'm actually looking forward to this wave with the new hulk mold which I think is bada$$, beast, beta ray bill and kraven. I'm only considering ultimate spidey if he has rocker ankles.

I dont want to get your hopes too high.. but from what i remember reading he will have rocker ankles.

The new wave is going to be great. Kraven is full of great detail.. I think he will be the gem of the wave.

Scythe · 02-07-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MeGrimlock79

Welcome to toyark, glad you could make it over here. We've traded a few times on TFW i believe (my name there is Darkhawk 79, wish I could change it here too) and I can vouch for Scythe being a stand up guy.

Hey, yeah! I remember you! It's great seeing all the familiar faces on here as well.

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Originally Posted by Peteparker

Welcome! Can't wait to check out your Buy/Sell/Trade thread!

Thanks, Pete. I've seen ya over on TFW as well.

Jason Abbadon · 02-07-2012, 05:24 PM

Well, I guess Wave 17 finally is hitting Florida- I say- and passes- an Ages of Thunder Thor today.
That fig really does nothing for me.

mikefavata · 02-07-2012, 05:26 PM

And there's nothing I want from that wave since I use Iron Fist's yellow dragon in my Heroic Age New Avengers (white came later).

I want Wave 18 bad. Real bad. Hope the Secret Avengers Beast is a real variant.

Exodus · 02-07-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mikefavata

I want Wave 18 bad. Real bad. Hope the Secret Avengers Beast is a real variant.

And that there's a good supply of him as well...

Fedup23 · 02-07-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mikefavata

And there's nothing I want from that wave since I use Iron Fist's yellow dragon in my Heroic Age New Avengers (white came later).

I want Wave 18 bad. Real bad. Hope the Secret Avengers Beast is a real variant.

I havent heard about this varient. All I can think is he would have the "A" instead of "X" on his unitard?

NoodleChow · 02-07-2012, 05:40 PM

man, yeah i've been obsessed with that beast figure. even had this weird dream where there was a case that had 2 of em but there were 3 other collectors sitting around trying to get him too. also had this nuclear holocaust theme to it. that's what i get for reading v for vendetta late at night.

shortysben · 02-07-2012, 05:44 PM

hey y'all...its about time I mosied over to the ark, whats up everyone? I see some familiar faces...

Shout out to SHOCKWAVE he is the one who talked me into coming over!

Neon Tiger · 02-07-2012, 05:59 PM

Welcome SB !

Although I haven't around much...
looking forward to the next wave...
but it can't here soon enough with the New Legends taking up more of the pegs.

Tiberius · 02-07-2012, 06:09 PM

Got Phasing Vision and 3 frost giants today. MARVEL IS BACK BABY.

wolverine2281 · 02-07-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shortysben

hey y'all...its about time I mosied over to the ark, whats up everyone? I see some familiar faces...

Shout out to SHOCKWAVE he is the one who talked me into coming over!

Hey bub

02-07-2012, 11:09 AM	#15426
Peteparker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,220	Lol, I just brought it up because it was funny. There's gotta be a Spider-Man themed Wizard of Oz story out there somewhere. "Auntie M" is just too close not to! __________________

02-07-2012, 11:43 AM	#15427
Exodus Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 8,534	Quote: Originally Posted by perrych I'm reserving judgement on the Spider-Man movie until it is in theaters. I can already say that I hate the Lizard, and from the trailer, I can tell I will hate that Peter Parker helped create the Lizard. In this movie, Dr. Conners seems a little like Norman Osborne - a little unstable after his accident. What makes this move disappointing is all the work the previous movies did to set up a Doc Conners/Lizard moment. I will say that I like that they are going back to something the previous trilogy lacked, and that is the brilliant Peter Parker. The second movie is the only one that really dealt with this in a meaningful way (and it was of course the best of the three movies). I like that Stacey gets a meaningful role and is placed in her rightful place as Parker's first real girlfriend. But, I worry that this movie will so try to get out of the shadow of the earlier trilogy that it will lose what made those movies a nice addition to the Marvel Universe. Too true on the Lizard part, setting that up and than rebooting a new Spider-Man movie instead. Instead of rebooting movies where you have to watch how they get their powers, they should just spin it off and learn from their mistake. Seriously how many times must we watch a reboot where everyone in the theater probably knows how they got their powers. But that's Hollywood for you. Quote: Originally Posted by Optimus Vader I'm looking forward to it. It's Spiderman! I think people get a little too worked up over comic book films. Some are great, some suck, but they're usually entertaining and that's what this is all about. The only comic book "type" (not sure how to classify it) movie that I thought was so bad that it shouldn't have been made in recent memory was that GI Joe movie with the guy who is in a lot of those movies where they have gang dance-offs in back alleys. Agreed, it's a Hollywood movie, just take it with a grain of salt and enjoy seeing your favorite characters in life. Quote: Originally Posted by SoundWave88 Wow, that was nice, much better than the previous one I saw. 2012 is shapping up to be a good comic movie year, maybe better than 2011. Hell, even Ghost Rider is looking good. Maybe we can get a good FF reboot soon. Info on the reboot for FF. Who's Directing the 'Fantastic Four' Reboot? \| CraveOnline Last edited by Exodus; 02-07-2012 at 11:45 AM..

02-07-2012, 12:19 PM	#15429
Optimus Vader Goodfella Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 4,924	Quote: Originally Posted by perrych I haven't met many men who appreciated Channing Tatum in that movie. Retalliation should make you much happier. Rumor has it that Duke gets killed - or perhaps is captured or in a coma? most of the movie. Of course, RoC was many times better in terms of story than TF2. That was just not a good movie. He can't act a lick. So far I like what I've read and seen of Retaliation. __________________ Sales/Trade Thread - Collection Thread

02-07-2012, 01:08 PM	#15430
Optimus Vader Goodfella Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 4,924	Almost every day at work I get to a point where I'm burnt out and start looking at toys online. Today I was looking at what might currently be the most "valued" (says eBay's current listings and bids) MU figure and I noticed that Astral Dr. Strange looks to have really climbed the charts. I only ran a few Dr. Strange searches, but I only found two. Anyway, this seems to be what's hot in terms of variants or rarities. 1) Vision (color) 2) Blade ------------------------------------------------------------ 3) Archangel (Death) -- prices are up and bids are in. 4) Iron Patriot w/Norm's head -- prices look high, but there aren't a lot of high bids and there are a TON listed. Maybe Norm needs to get bumped down a notch or two. 5) Dr. Strange (clear) -- least amount of listings? .. sure looks that way. ..and could the Iron Spidey clear variant be busting into the top five? There aren't a ton listed. I checked Cable w/Hope and he's not top five material at the moment. Any others that you feel might crack this top five? __________________ Sales/Trade Thread - Collection Thread

02-07-2012, 01:16 PM	#15432
Optimus Vader Goodfella Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 4,924	Quote: Originally Posted by Exodus I've noticed the regular Archangel is starting to get a little pricier as well. As the year goes on these may go up more because of when they've been out as well as rareness. Question though, are there ML counter parts worth the same? I spotted a Vision and it wasn't at all. I don't know a thing about Legends (don't collect them), but the aftermarket prices of MU are more distribution driven as opposed to character driven. __________________ Sales/Trade Thread - Collection Thread