Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

Jason Abbadon · 05-23-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

It's possible, but it's also possible they're showing their support, after all Chris Evans who just starred in a huge profit making movie for marvel is a huge supporter of gay rights due to his brother, maybe marvel is choosing to support the cause too. Yes the issue gets press but if things are going to change that means the ball needs to keep rolling

Comics have often been at the forefront of social issues- drugs, child endangerment/abuse, etc.
Marvel moreso than DC but both contribute to some basic understanding of issues parents might not discuss or that kid would feel akward talking about with adults.

Showing two people in love just wanting to be married and happy is a good thing- opening a kid's mind or showing a gay kid that change really is coming and they dont have to be ashamed to be different is awesome.

jaybird7072 · 05-23-2012, 06:45 PM

so like i just read on another forum that on ebay wave 20 is out... Jubilee, Professor X, And Blastaa

PROVOST · 05-23-2012, 06:45 PM

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jerzey93 · 05-23-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybird7072

so like i just read on another forum that on ebay wave 20 is out... Jubilee, Professor X, And Blastaa

he's right!
Marvel Universe Jubilee, Professor X, And Marvel's Blastaar 4 inch MOC in Hand! | eBay

& the heroic age avengers 3 pack
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marvel-Unive...item2570eb2235

proteus · 05-23-2012, 06:52 PM

Man stoked as i am for that Puck figure,i just someone would put some pants on him!! Looking at him in that leotard just makes me think of that horrific Madonna music video where shes dancing in front of the mirror *SHUDDER* put it away love seriously NO-ONE wants to see your battered old lady garden....

And when is that godamn Thor frog of Thunder figure gonna show up?? He's the #1 most anticipated figure of this year for me!!!

jaybird7072 · 05-23-2012, 06:58 PM

lol ok who bought them... must be somone on here hahaha

COBRANINJAH · 05-23-2012, 06:59 PM

The internets are about to go Crazy.....
Wave 20 leak,

Iceman · 05-23-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jerzey93

he's right!
Marvel Universe Jubilee, Professor X, And Marvel's Blastaar 4 inch MOC in Hand! | eBay

& the heroic age avengers 3 pack
Marvel Universe Heroic Ages Red Hulk, Iron Man, Thor | eBay

Glad to finally see Prof X in package. Can't wait for these to hit shelves. I thought I read that they changed Jubilee to the vampire version though.

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Originally Posted by COBRANINJAH

The internets are about to go Crazy.....
Wave 20 leak,

Release the Kraken!

COBRANINJAH · 05-23-2012, 07:01 PM

Btw, IMO the first RULK looks best.
Not sure about these new Hulk sculpts,

jaybird7072 · 05-23-2012, 07:03 PM

i really just like the legs of the new hulk..

COBRANINJAH · 05-23-2012, 07:04 PM

Agreed, But not enough for a new figure,

Iceman · 05-23-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by COBRANINJAH

Btw, IMO the first RULK looks best.
Not sure about these new Hulk sculpts,

The head from the first Rulk is pretty much perfect.

Phantasm88 · 05-23-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Comics have often been at the forefront of social issues- drugs, child endangerment/abuse, etc.
Marvel moreso than DC but both contribute to some basic understanding of issues parents might not discuss or that kid would feel akward talking about with adults.

Showing two people in love just wanting to be married and happy is a good thing- opening a kid's mind or showing a gay kid that change really is coming and they dont have to be ashamed to be different is awesome.

This. Absolutely this; especially the last sentence.

I can be okay with this. There are some pretty great opposing opinion articles at Comics Alliance and Comic Book Resources. I tend toward the CBR position. Is this going to rake in a few more dimes for Marvel? Absolutely. It's topical, trending even. Does that suck? Eh. It's only a bad thing if Jean and Kyle aren't treated with respect, but as caricatures and punchlines. So far that doesn't seem to be the case.

I have to say, I'm a fan of Marvel attempting to make gay characters matter. Shatterstar and Richter are... minor? Even Wiccan and Hulkling had to wait more than five years of being in a committed relationship before they could kiss. Putting Jean on a major (sort of major) team and them having him get hitched may seem a little stilted (might be) but it isn't bad socially, and it isn't necessarily bad for comics and comics plot. This is good. It's great. But the story is highlighting Northstar that may actually be more exclusive than inclusive. It is still true that comics does not have strong gay characters that actually matter in their respective universes. Here's to hoping that changes.

So, posted a while ago, there were a few Red Skull/Destro mashups (sexy) and I'm finding the headswap is a little loose. What's the fix to those who did it?

Found a couple Hulk 4-packs at my wal-mart. Should I have gotten them?

jerzey93 · 05-23-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybird7072

lol ok who bought them... must be somone on here hahaha

i'm lookin at LORD MARVEL..o_O! lol :P

jaybird7072 · 05-23-2012, 07:10 PM

lol i was thinking the same thing...

Snowflakian · 05-23-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jerzey93

he's right!
Marvel Universe Jubilee, Professor X, And Marvel's Blastaar 4 inch MOC in Hand! | eBay

& the heroic age avengers 3 pack
Marvel Universe Heroic Ages Red Hulk, Iron Man, Thor | eBay

I need that Jubilee figure NOW!
Seriously, her, Nova, Beta Ray Bill, and Beast are my must haves this year.

rodimus15 · 05-23-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jerzey93

he's right!
Marvel Universe Jubilee, Professor X, And Marvel's Blastaar 4 inch MOC in Hand! | eBay

The flood gates have almost opened! So is that the next wave we get? Not punishers wave?

& the heroic age avengers 3 pack
Marvel Universe Heroic Ages Red Hulk, Iron Man, Thor | eBay

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Originally Posted by COBRANINJAH

Btw, IMO the first RULK looks best.
Not sure about these new Hulk sculpts,

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Originally Posted by Iceman

The head from the first Rulk is pretty much perfect.

Agreed. The original Rulk looks way better!

Quasimodo · 05-23-2012, 07:21 PM

I just can't buy that puck for 9 dollars. He should be a pack in.
I do love that professor x though, and I have no idea who blastaar is

tlasjr · 05-23-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

I don't think the focus of making it special is as much about profit as it as about drawing attention. Making it special draws media attention, thereby drawing attention to the larger issue, which is the lack of gay rights in a large chunk of this country. I live in Cali and I had friends who lost their rights a few years back when they revoked the marriage law. If Marvel and DC writing these stories helps to put a good spin on the issue of gay rights and helps to get everyone equal rights, then I think it's ok that they make a little money in the process

You make a great point. Being from MA I forget sometimes how far some areas need to go.
I agree that these stories need to be written. I just thinking both companies saying "look this is different" undermines the point that it's NOT different.

And wave 20? Does that mean we loose the figures we didn't see?

fallen69lee04 · 05-23-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by g1fanatic

FYI -

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gross!! in ultimate him and colossus shack it up, im a homophobe and dont mean to disrespect anyone. to each its own.

Optimus Vader · 05-23-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybird7072

i really just like the legs of the new hulk..

Northstar.. is that you??

fallen69lee04 · 05-23-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jerzey93

he's right!
Marvel Universe Jubilee, Professor X, And Marvel's Blastaar 4 inch MOC in Hand! | eBay

& the heroic age avengers 3 pack
Marvel Universe Heroic Ages Red Hulk, Iron Man, Thor | eBay

danm!! i wish i saw this earlier not my veins need there mu fix!!! i already got the avengers set loose from our friend in china

Quasimodo · 05-23-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fallen69lee04

gross!! in ultimate him and colossus shack it up, im a homophobe and dont mean to disrespect anyone. to each its own.

Lol you live in quite a place to be against gays man.

Personally, I'm a Christian so Im not for gay marriage obviously. So I gotta stick to my guns. I love them as people though so I'm definitely not hatin. Marvel is just trying to capitalize on the gayness.

Snailbot · 05-23-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantasm88

So, posted a while ago, there were a few Red Skull/Destro mashups (sexy) and I'm finding the headswap is a little loose. What's the fix to those who did it?

Found a couple Hulk 4-packs at my wal-mart. Should I have gotten them?

That depends if you want it for all / most of the figures or just the Hulk. And as for the Destro / Red Skull swap, what Skull figure head are you swapping? I think it only works correctly on the Invaders Red Skull.

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Originally Posted by Quasimodo

I just can't buy that puck for 9 dollars. He should be a pack in.
I do love that professor x though, and I have no idea who blastaar is

I really want that Puck, but yeah, he should be in a 3 or 4 pack, right?
And Blastaar is a Fantastic Four/Avengers villain.

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Originally Posted by tlasjr

And wave 20? Does that mean we loose the figures we didn't see?

Ha ha! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

Quasimodo · 05-23-2012, 07:38 PM

Great to see some obscure villains getting toys!

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