[2GOLD]

Went ahead and pre-ordered just the Juggernaut for now, mostly because his ebay price always gives me headaches and I doubt I'll get lucky enough to find his one a case self in stores. If I do by some miracle before my pre-order ships, I can just cancel it correct?

Oh and for the people who get Ghost Rider, let me know. I'll be after him. I doubt I'll have a problem getting him, Punisher and maybe not even Kang but I am after them. I like they are releasing a few of the older figures with these cases. I was hopeful they would with Juggernaut so I am pleased they did. And Ghost Rider as well since I just barely missed him in stores. Old Hulk is still pointless though, waste of a case spot. And Thor as well. I mean I get why they did it (He'll be out with the Avengers hitting Blu Ray/DVD) but I still do not need to like it. And that Falcon seems likely to be out when his comic-pack hits the shelves as well.

As for the new stuff, well heck, I'm going after all of Series 2 new figures. Series 1 is a lot of pass for me. I think only Beast and BR Bill are the must gets from that wave. I'm just not sold on Kraven at the moment, maybe once I see him in stores I'll change my mind but right now no.

And Happy 1 year to bmorr and Lord Marvel. May I survive that long to make it and remember the day lol

[KingLouie731]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorr

ironically its my 1st anniversary too. i joined around the end of july of last year, but im pretty sure no one gives a fuck lol.

I do even if it is for no other reason than your cool OP avatar

[bmorr]

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Originally Posted by KingLouie731

I do even if it is for no other reason than your cool OP avatar

its your anniversary too brah

[LapuLapu]

Well Belated Happy 1st year to you Bmorr , see we do care

You too King Louie , anyone else?

[KingLouie731]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorr

its your anniversary too brah

yeah thanks but the actual date is the 23rd so I didn't want to draw any undue attention

[Jimmyo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorr

ironically its my 1st anniversary too. i joined around the end of july of last year, but im pretty sure no one gives a fuck lol.

Of course we care, Happy aniversary Bmorr

[SquirtleSquad7]

Congrats Lord Marvel, king louie, and Bmorr for being here for a year! I'm relatively new, and I have to say, you guys all are pretty awesome.

[Jason Abbadon]

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Originally Posted by 1andonly5711

yeah but i wanted to buy 30 female for customs there 7$ each with 2$ shipping he refused to combine that would be 60$ for shipping

$60 in shipping from China for a package that big and heavy is a super deal though- seriously! $2 shipping per fig is probably close to what it costs the seller.
I do shipping for a living and can tell you that no shipper sends anything to China that cheap.

Of course, for custom fodder, you can score cheaper figs (than $8 shipped) off ebay or amazon from closer sellers.

After looking all over, I can report that South Florida has jack shit yet.
Makes me almost want to order the three figs I need from Toywhiz, but they scalped me when I first started collecting again and I vowed not to buy from them again- they advertized un their MU section a loose Firestar for $10 (plus $5 shipping) and I needed her for a Spitfire custom so I splurged.
They sent me the crappy old Toybiz mail away Firestar!

When I mentioned it to friends online, people told me they had ordered Thanos, paid for it and were then told he was out of stock so they got refunded only to see him re-listed for like $40...

Supposedly they've gotten better but damn, that stuff sticks for me.

[denmasterprime]

LM: Congrats and the 4/20 thing actually led me to get my head out of my a$$ and post on this thread.

BMORR: Can't emphasize how much EVERYONE on this thread has mattered. If you've been posting, you get respect from everyone!

Optimus Vader: Took me a long time to forgive Philly for Buddy Ryan. While I can't say I LIKE y'all, I can say I have respect. Just not for Jerry Jones, he's Satan's Playmate.

Alchemist599: Heading out now on my lunch break, if I see anything I'll let you know (unless there's only one and then you're outa luck)

If I ever get a home computer again I wanna start taking pics. UsAgent27 has/is doing custom work for me that I'm geeking over in a major way. I sent him some minor player requests and he's steppin up!

[denmasterprime]

Have we gotten any pics of the Cyclops/Emma/Jug-o-lossus pack or is that only a rumor? Have we even gotten confirmation that these are Phoenix versions?

[Maverickoz3]

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Originally Posted by denmasterprime

Have we gotten any pics of the Cyclops/Emma/Jug-o-lossus pack or is that only a rumor? Have we even gotten confirmation that these are Phoenix versions?

First i've heard about this, hope it's true as I would love any form of MU Emma.

[Jackieboy]

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Originally Posted by bmorr

ironically its my 1st anniversary too. i joined around the end of july of last year, but im pretty sure no one gives a fuck lol.

slÃ*inte mhòr

[Jackieboy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingLouie731

yeah thanks but the actual date is the 23rd so I didn't want to draw any undue attention

sláinte mhaith

[Jimmyo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

$60 in shipping from China for a package that big and heavy is a super deal though- seriously! $2 shipping per fig is probably close to what it costs the seller.
I do shipping for a living and can tell you that no shipper sends anything to China that cheap.

Of course, for custom fodder, you can score cheaper figs (than $8 shipped) off ebay or amazon from closer sellers.

After looking all over, I can report that South Florida has jack shit yet.
Makes me almost want to order the three figs I need from Toywhiz, but they scalped me when I first started collecting again and I vowed not to buy from them again- they advertized un their MU section a loose Firestar for $10 (plus $5 shipping) and I needed her for a Spitfire custom so I splurged.
They sent me the crappy old Toybiz mail away Firestar!

When I mentioned it to friends online, people told me they had ordered Thanos, paid for it and were then told he was out of stock so they got refunded only to see him re-listed for like $40...

Supposedly they've gotten better but damn, that stuff sticks for me.

He ships in bubble wrapped envelopes or small boxes and he used to combine shipping but stopped when he started raising prices on figures.

It costs him under $15 to ship that amount of figures (although he normally does it across 2 boxes as if it's below a certain weight and size he gets a government discount on shipping) I have ordered multiples off him and gotten refunds on the shipping after the event

[SH0CKWAVE]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LORD MARVEL

Well everyone today is my 1 year anniversary with Toyark. I have met alot of kool people on this forum.I try my best to hook everyone up since joining. My collection would not be what it is with out you guys. I really appreciate the feedback and warm words you all have showed me. Thank you familia!

Lord Marvel

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Originally Posted by bmorr

ironically its my 1st anniversary too. i joined around the end of july of last year, but im pretty sure no one gives a fuck lol.

happy anniversary to both of you dudes... and to anyone else approaching theirs or having just past.

Mando, you and I both know we are cool in real life and always will be. i have made some solid friendships on the Ark, but you in particular are a homie for life and i will always have your back.

"Amazing Friends like Spider-Man."

[Peteparker]

I gotta stop getting off the computer on weekends. Catching up is killer!

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Originally Posted by kamendreda

So I sat down this weekend to get a good start on a Bishop custom... This happened instead. LOL...


...What do you all think? Keep it the way it is or redo it?

The paint on that Jan is INCREDIBLE. How'd you get the lines so crisp? She looks like she came from the MU factory!

I love the hair as-is, but I'd be excited to see what you come up with instead!

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Originally Posted by Maverickoz3

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. ^_^

got a new wal-mart opening near me this weekend, should be new fresh stock in toy aisle; i'll keep you all posted if I find anything new MU-wise.

Good luck! I've got two MU-carrying Walmarts that are completely sold out for over a week now. Seems like they're getting ready to get new stuff, but haven't yet.

Then again, one of those two went with an empty MU peg for 6 straight months before finally restocking... and that was while other WM's were actively restocking!

Quote:

Originally Posted by superret

Thanks for this info! I just pre-ordered the combined wave 18 and 19 revision case.

Marvel Universe 3.75" 2012 Series 02 Revision 02 - Case of 12 - Marvel Figures (Hasbro) Marvel Universe 3.75"

I preordered that too, and can't figure out why. I'll have all those (probably) by the time that case comes out, why will I need doubles?

I think it's because I'm so anxious to get new figures I just preorder all the ones I want in my hands now...

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Originally Posted by kaiju Geek

Does the comic pack Juggernaut come with a helmet?

Sadly no, but Onyx (that people have been referencing over here) makes a custom helmet that fits over the stock head. It's AWESOME.

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Originally Posted by GERRILLIUS

Imprisoned Skrull army appreciation.

My closest Walmart has a few more if you want them, lol:

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

Someone just left me neutral feedback (I was the seller) and not only am I going to block him, but I'm going to send him a message loaded with personal attacks.

Seriously though, people complain about sellers, but it's the buyers who are the biggest crooks on eBay.

THIS!!! I had a buyer who wasn't happy that there was a crease in the card of a figure I sent him. Prior to messaging me, he opened a buyer protection case against me stated that it wasn't in the description and that he wanted to return it.

Having no choice but to go through the case, I agreed that it wasn't written, and although it was clearly posted in the multiple pictures of the figure and card, and the listing stated that returns were not accepted, I'd refund the cost of the figure and initial shipping if he sent it back to me. That way, we'd both be out shipping costs. Me due to not writing about the crinkle, him for not checking the pictures carefully before buying.

After sending the figure and getting what he asked for, he left my first negative feedback ever in almost 600 transactions! I asked him why, and he said that it was a negative interaction. I asked what I could do to make him change his mind and he said he expected to be paid back for the shipping he sent me as well. I reluctantly returned that to him, and he didn't change his feedback. I called and talked with eBay about it multiple times and they said there's nothing they can do. Regardless of how the situation is handled by the Seller, even with a case against the transaction, the buyer can ALWAYS leave negative feedback, while the seller can't.

There's no justice on eBay, that place sucks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis King

I found Rhino and ff Doom cp's along with the X-factor set, but can anyone confirm where The magneto and she-hulk 2 packs are showing up? I need to narrow my search before I drive all over the place...

...Damn it. They had loads of rhino and 3 or 4 dooms but no Avengers vs X-men packs. I am going to have to really drive to hit up a different Toys r us.

I also need those Rhino and Doom packs pretty bad, my TRUs don't seem to be getting them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Symbiote

My repainted red version, attack mode.

SICK! Looks awesome!

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Originally Posted by D Day

It's about time they put out some revisions that make sense, now let's see some vision! And blade!!! Comeon Hasbro! U know you want to!!!

I'd love and hate for that to happen at the same time. If they did this, it would be a sign that every valuable character would eventually be produced again, and we wouldn't have to cop to scalper prices, but I'd also feel like crap for paying so much for my Vision and Blades...

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipwilson

For all you dudes buying up all the Laufey's, keep me in mind. Check my trade list. I have a lot of variants and stuff of that nature.

Me to! Me to! I need King Loki and Laufey. They're the last two legit figures I need to be 100% on non-Spidey MU lines.

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Originally Posted by Scythe

Well, my friends and I have a system already, hahaha, goin' full on nerdlinger here. We join a Skype group-chat with close friends that're international wise and I text those in the US that I'm basically entering a store. Sometimes we even ping eachother on some tapatalk forums and Facebook that we checked into a TRU or Walmart. then if it's me, I set a budget, like $80, the list flows in, I looked, and get back to those who's items we find. It's my way of giving the middle finger to scalpers. We're good at it though, so much that we've been labeled scalpers ourselves. been called that a few times, I don't even know why people are so quick to judge when I've gathered hard to find items for my friend and her son.

That's a really nice use of networking. I could see a 'secret' Facebook group being perfect for that. You can ping your location, get notifications, take pictures, and leave comments in the same spot.

I've joined some of the FB MU groups, but there's not a ton of interesting activity on those. The postings are a mish-mash of sightings, hauls, and questions, nothing like what you've described.

It would be nice to have an actual team to work with on things. If we could only ship things for free, that'd be even more optimal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SH0CKWAVE

that's a cool system. i imagine you guys have synchronized Swatches too.

i've been labelled a scalper by people who have no idea who i am, so i empathize. middle finger to judges.

in regards to the hunt, the worst part for me is the time elapsed from the moment i park to the moment i enter the toy aisle. haha. that's the most nerve-wracking walk ever.

Swatches signed by Parker Lewis, none the less.

I'm afraid of the scalper label, but I've seen it applied liberally to people I don't consider scalpers, so I expect it to happen eventually. I'd just hope it happened publically rather than privately.

I think the worst part of the Hunt for me is walking to the spot in the toy section where I know the peg has been bare for more than a week or more and finding it empty still. Pegwarmers I can deal with, it's the lack of restocking that drives me nuts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

I don't know if I'm looking at collateral disinformation or if the MU wiki editor has heard something new but the MU wiki lists Sasquatch, A-Bomb and Abomination as upcoming figures, of course it is wiki so... grain of salt and all that

Which one is the MU wiki?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LORD MARVEL

Well everyone today is my 1 year anniversary with Toyark. I have met alot of kool people on this forum.I try my best to hook everyone up since joining. My collection would not be what it is with out you guys. I really appreciate the feedback and warm words you all have showed me. Thank you familia!

Lord Marvel

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorr

ironically its my 1st anniversary too. i joined around the end of july of last year, but im pretty sure no one gives a fuck lol.

Congrats fellas! I'm holding King Louie's at bay until the time comes. I didn't join until October 3rd! I thought for sure LM came up after me. Nope, he's my senior.

Quote:

Originally Posted by denmasterprime

Have we gotten any pics of the Cyclops/Emma/Jug-o-lossus pack or is that only a rumor? Have we even gotten confirmation that these are Phoenix versions?

One picture from the panel at SDCC, but you couldn't even see any differences on Juggernaut really. No images of Cyclops, and none of them looked like Phoenix versions.



EDIT: And I just updated my BST fellas. Let me know if there's anything you want.

[Jason Abbadon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmyo

He ships in bubble wrapped envelopes or small boxes and he used to combine shipping but stopped when he started raising prices on figures.

It costs him under $15 to ship that amount of figures (although he normally does it across 2 boxes as if it's below a certain weight and size he gets a government discount on shipping) I have ordered multiples off him and gotten refunds on the shipping after the event

Eh- then he's maing money off shipping while making his selling item crazy cheap- an annoying but common ebay practice these days.

[bmorr]

@peteparker:

so thats where all the skrulls in the U.S went lol.

[mikefavata]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

$60 in shipping from China for a package that big and heavy is a super deal though- seriously! $2 shipping per fig is probably close to what it costs the seller.
I do shipping for a living and can tell you that no shipper sends anything to China that cheap.

Of course, for custom fodder, you can score cheaper figs (than $8 shipped) off ebay or amazon from closer sellers.

After looking all over, I can report that South Florida has jack shit yet.
Makes me almost want to order the three figs I need from Toywhiz, but they scalped me when I first started collecting again and I vowed not to buy from them again- they advertized un their MU section a loose Firestar for $10 (plus $5 shipping) and I needed her for a Spitfire custom so I splurged.
They sent me the crappy old Toybiz mail away Firestar!

When I mentioned it to friends online, people told me they had ordered Thanos, paid for it and were then told he was out of stock so they got refunded only to see him re-listed for like $40...

Supposedly they've gotten better but damn, that stuff sticks for me.

Wave 18 was my first ToyWiz purchase/pre-order. $61 shipped for the set of 5 and it'll be here tomorrow. No complaints about that!

Of course their Wave 19 prices are bad so i'll be looking elsewhere haha.

[Peteparker]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorr

@peteparker:

so thats where all the skrulls in the U.S went lol.

Lol. Yea, I guess Albuquerque doesn't like Skrulls...

[mindmeldx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by synapse17

I totally agree man... When I'm walking the green mile I have so many thought rushing through my head. It's weird, i'll try and prepare myself for disappointment but then I start feeling like I'm jinxing myself. I start looking at other shoppers as if they may be after my shit. I try and walk fast but not draw attention. Such a strange feeling. Makes me feel alive tho.

you are not alone lol! I even clinch my butt cheeks as I'm scooting to the aisle. I've always been that way. my mom would park the car and release me like a hound ha! she'd say don't knock anybody down!

[mindmeldx]

oh and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY LORD MARVEL and BMORR!

[Jackieboy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Eh- then he's maing money off shipping while making his selling item crazy cheap- an annoying but common ebay practice these days.

Agreed.

[mindmeldx]

got my bamfing crawler from china woot!

[1andonly5711]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

$60 in shipping from China for a package that big and heavy is a super deal though- seriously! $2 shipping per fig is probably close to what it costs the seller.
I do shipping for a living and can tell you that no shipper sends anything to China that cheap.

Of course, for custom fodder, you can score cheaper figs (than $8 shipped) off ebay or amazon from closer sellers.

After looking all over, I can report that South Florida has jack shit yet.
Makes me almost want to order the three figs I need from Toywhiz, but they scalped me when I first started collecting again and I vowed not to buy from them again- they advertized un their MU section a loose Firestar for $10 (plus $5 shipping) and I needed her for a Spitfire custom so I splurged.
They sent me the crappy old Toybiz mail away Firestar!

When I mentioned it to friends online, people told me they had ordered Thanos, paid for it and were then told he was out of stock so they got refunded only to see him re-listed for like $40...

Supposedly they've gotten better but damn, that stuff sticks for me.

he dosnt even uses bubble wrap he crams them all to gether in a envalope thats as then as papper