[Veronica Mars]

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Originally Posted by proteus

Thanks guys!!! They go very well with combat trousers,or in the case of ladies,skirt and stripey tights/stockings!!

Awww I knew I couldn't be the only gothy kid on here

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Originally Posted by Boba Fettuccini

Why are we still talking about this like it's actually happening. It's like everyone is planning on it ending in the next two weeks. We don't even have a credible Hasbro source yet.

To be fair it's at least 3 weeks til SDCC

[MGTAJ]

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Originally Posted by proteus

Yeah true that mate,only trouble is we will definitely be fucked then because according to Hasbro the World ends where the East Coast of the USA meets the sea......and good luck getting them at secondary prices if they go subscription exclusive.....

Ah yes, American Corporation ignorance toward the world out-with the good ole US of A, the biggest bane in my collecting of MU.

[SH0CKWAVE]

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Originally Posted by Boba Fettuccini

Why are we still talking about this like it's actually happening. It's like everyone is planning on it ending in the next two weeks. We don't even have a credible Hasbro source yet.

"Credible source" is subjective. As a former journalist, I trust my instincts. Whether its a nod or a note, you have to be able to decode a scoop without a "credible source" having to be named in the process. You can potentially be late to report a story by ignoring the nod, the note, etc. One has to roll the dice. It's a fascinating game to play.

In this case, based on previous revelations from SWP, I'm going w my gut and saying damnit I believe him. Sucks to accept because I love Marvel Universe... but at least I got an Ark load of plastic lil fuckers to say I had a good run.

[clevelandhags]

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Originally Posted by StarWarsPaul

Hey guys,
Appreciate the kind words. Obviously there are people who are jaded and have been burned in the past. It's cool I can forgive them.

Scared me off from this discussion right now in this thread. No need to waste the energy on people who don't want to put their faith in someone. It's cool.

To everyone who's getting an Avengers Widow from me I'm gonna go work on those now, so I'll PM your DC numbers once I'm done. They will ship tomorrow.

Have a great night everyone!

Glad to see you got some much needed support. You have always been spot on with our info and a great guy to trade with. Sorry to see all of the arguing going on. Makes me angry to read it. That said, I truly hope you are dead ass wrong on this one! Lol!!!

[D Day]

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Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

those are hot



alas I am without a solid Vision, my boot collection shall forever be incomplete

I had 2 pairs of new rock boots when I was in high school, I was what they call "gothic".

As for the line ending, I hope it doesn't, and I feel it won't, because it's a good earner, and even the mafia knows, you don't clip a good earner.

[Iceman]

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Originally Posted by StarWarsPaul

You asked for sources, I provided all the information I felt I was able to without compromising my sources in that link.

Anyone can claim sources but it doesn't make them the a journalist or give them any credibility. I'm not saying you are lying but I am saying that you can't expect that people will take you at your word with no proof. If you have sources they could be outed without them knowing who it was that outed them, lessening the chance for "consequences". In this case naming people wouldn't even matter unless we had the ability to contact said person and confirm who they are and what they said so I really think that whole argument is silly. Anonymous sources can often be such an annoying thing because it's a crap shoot, especially when it's not a serious story where people's lives could be ruined if you reveal who they are.

If a reporter have a source that is off the record and no other proof to back up a claim then it's just a rumor and you can't expect people to treat it as anything more. Look at how often someone on CNN or FoxNews will cite "sources" only to be found out later to have been talking out of their ass. Or the extreme shadiness on the reporting about Avengers: EMH being canceled. A good reporter tries to find documentation to back up their claims and if they can't then their story losses some credibility. They are either proven wrong or right later on and from what we've seen both seem just as common.

I know that a lot of signs point to Hasbro moving away from MU (and other costly lines as well). We totally should support the line and let them know how much we love it but at this point it is probably too late to change anything. It doesn't help that they don't give us any new figures for half a year. This has been the speculation for a while and maybe it is a perfect storm of things happening to Marvel, Hasbro, and the economy/toy market but maybe the line will continue on into next year with no issues. Who's to say really? Not me and not you.

I do know it takes time to develop toys for market so if they stopped developing toys for the line a while and we had proof of that it would be a bad sign. Even if they stopped future development when Vonner was fired that would mean they still had enough stuff in the works to bring new toys into 2013. I would think that even if they decided to cancel they might see some value in producing that next run of stuff, but probably not.

[LORD MARVEL]

Man too much negative talk bout this or that...we need more pics in here.. i did the head swap!

[Veronica Mars]

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Originally Posted by clevelandhags

Sorry to see all of the hate on here. Makes me angry to read it.

I think throwing around the H-A-T-E word is a bit much. I don't think anyone had that in their hearts or intent

[Iceman]

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Originally Posted by SH0CKWAVE

"Credible source" is subjective. As a former journalist, I trust my instincts. Whether its a nod or a note, you have to be able to decode a scoop without a "credible source" having to be named in the process. You can potentially be late to report a story by ignoring the nod, the note, etc. One has to roll the dice. It's a fascinating game to play.

In this case, based on previous revelations from SWP, I'm going w my gut and saying damnit I believe him. Sucks to accept because I love Marvel Universe... but at least I got an Ark load of plastic lil fuckers to say I had a good run.

Yes, but I bet you spent a lot of time trying to find proof and documentation you could use. Making calls, and finding things that can at least connect the dots of the claim you got from your source. Heck, even when the source goes on the record they have to be properly vetted. We are in the internet age but that doesn't mean one can rush stories to the public with no backing. I am inclined to believe that SWP heard something from someone but I still can't put much in stock in it right now.

[wolverine2281]

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Originally Posted by Spacemafia

Sure as soon as ALL Sources are put on the table......Better yet friend Dave on FB..maybe he will talk to you about it....

we actually are friends already. People want Paul to "man up" and name his source which will not happen but still seems like Show me yours and I'll show you mine. Nobody will put what/who they know out there on the table

[SH0CKWAVE]

over on HissTank (hello gents) in the MU thread they're throwing stones at our little thread over here... saying we're an intense, hateful bunch.

well, the difference is we talk toys here more often than not, so therein lies this "intensity." this thread has not become a spam-a-rama circle jerk that the MU thread on HT has become.

just saying.

[LORD MARVEL]

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Originally Posted by SH0CKWAVE

over on HissTank (hello gents) in the MU thread they're throwing stones at our little thread over here... saying we're an intense, hateful bunch.

well, the difference is we talk toys here more often than not, so therein lies this "intensity." this thread has not become a spam-a-rama circle jerk that the MU thread on HT has become.

just saying.

lol... que onda loco

[Veronica Mars]

ew HT, you couldn't pay me to go back there. The most hateful person I've ever met in forums was on the tank

[D00MTR0N]

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Originally Posted by SH0CKWAVE

"Credible source" is subjective. As a former journalist, I trust my instincts. Whether its a nod or a note, you have to be able to decode a scoop without a "credible source" having to be named in the process. You can potentially be late to report a story by ignoring the nod, the note, etc. One has to roll the dice. It's a fascinating game to play.

In this case, based on previous revelations from SWP, I'm going w my gut and saying damnit I believe him. Sucks to accept because I love Marvel Universe... but at least I got an Ark load of plastic lil fuckers to say I had a good run.

wait,what did I miss?is something getting cancelled?

[Iceman]

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Originally Posted by SH0CKWAVE

over on HissTank (hello gents) in the MU thread they're throwing stones at our little thread over here... saying we're an intense, hateful bunch.

well, the difference is we talk toys here more often than not, so therein lies this "intensity." this thread has not become a spam-a-rama circle jerk that the MU thread on HT has become.

just saying.

Sometimes I will go over there and look at that thread for fun. I almost never see anything MU so I'm usually pretty lost.

[D00MTR0N]

ok someone fill me in,im too lazy to read back,is there a rumor that MU is being cancelled?

[Prem1x]

There just seems to be too much money to give up on by eliminating MU. Yes, the movie lines compete with MU for shelf space, so that sucks but I never understood whey they didn't sub-brand the movie lines with MU banners like they did with RoML. If MU ends as year-long wave-based retailer line, I hope they they figure out some way to sell online waves to collectors since most of us are fine buying that way.

[D00MTR0N]

so this star wars paul guy says something and everyone believes it?

[Veronica Mars]

no, but apparently a lot of people put weight in what he says

[shortysben]

quick everyone go out and buy three mu figs RIGHT NOW!

[D00MTR0N]

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Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

no

so why all the semi panic,why even pay it any mind?its not like this guy knows any more then any of us,what,does he work for hasbro?doubt it.

[Optimus Vader]

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Originally Posted by Boba Fettuccini

Why are we still talking about this like it's actually happening. It's like everyone is planning on it ending in the next two weeks. We don't even have a credible Hasbro source yet.

Too much free time?

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Originally Posted by D00MTR0N

ok someone fill me in,im too lazy to read back,is there a rumor that MU is being cancelled?

A man posted that MU was ending and everyone told him he was dumb for two pages, which was then followed up by three pages of people saying they know him and his info is always good, and is a great person, etc,..

So you missed nothing.

[Veronica Mars]

he says he has sources

[synapse17]

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Originally Posted by gunzilla

Interesting what would happen to this thread without mu I like the comradery here I would hate to see both go away let's do something like send a petition to Hasbro and save mu and not let it go away like avengers EMH

Good luck with that. I imagine this would be a trading site for collectors and customizers. Less discussion as to new merchandise. But maybe news on future lines that may fit. But It would suck ass if Marvel Universe got canned. I cant understand why the Marvel Universe is so successful in comics, TV, movies, and merchandise, but can't make an action figure line.

What's with that? They have a winning product, but they screw it up somehow. They spread themselves thin, over-saturate the market with fluff, while they cut corners on the better line, they don't promote, and distribution is a joke. Marvel Universe is an amazing line. It deserves more time and exploration. I would do a subscription. But it would have to be reasonable.

This better be hype before they rock our worlds at SDCC. But imagine how much money I would save if it were true.

[D00MTR0N]

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Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

he says he has sources

tell him prove it.