The Marvel Universe/3.75 Compatability Thread

Jay West · 03-02-2015, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ultraman zoffy

I remember when images of the 3.75 gears line dropped, I thought I would be all in because my wife and I love those games, but after reading some of the key articulation points the figures weren't going to have, I passed. Great sculpts though... weren't they also a "smaller" 3.75 scale than MU's? I think I remember that being talked about.

Shorter than MU and bulkier than most smaller 3.75 IIRC. Hard to blend them in with anything

En Sabah Nerd · 03-02-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ultraman zoffy

I remember when images of the 3.75 gears line dropped, I thought I would be all in because my wife and I love those games, but after reading some of the key articulation points the figures weren't going to have, I passed. Great sculpts though... weren't they also a "smaller" 3.75 scale than MU's? I think I remember that being talked about.

They are in a true 3.75" scale, most MU figures are quite closer to being 4". I do think the sculpting they fit in for the size is beyond fantastic, just wish the same could be said for the paint on Marcus' face. The pose is okay for me, no bicep swivel does mean no good shooting positions with both hands. The faces of Dom and Cole are good for the scale, just Marcus who has bad face paint. Didn't manage to get a Baird but his face also seems kinda yucky. Carmine's helmet means he has the best head of the bunch. My favorite feature is how great the tattoos on Dom and Clayton look.

Foreddyn · 03-02-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

Sadly NECA doesn't do this scale anymore, the Gears of War 3.75" figures didn't sell well enough to encourage NECA to continue exploring the scale. Personally I think NECA should stick to the 7" scale, but I do really wish we had gotten some Locusts in 3.75" to go with the Gears.

I meant if anyone has any of both, to pose the Queen with 4" figures together. I want to save up to buy her. I have a plan to buy the Hiya Toys Aliens too.

En Sabah Nerd · 03-02-2015, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay West

Shorter than MU and bulkier than most smaller 3.75 IIRC. Hard to blend them in with anything

They fit with Star Wars well considering the Gears are supposed to be big and have bulky proportions.

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UrsaMagnus · 03-03-2015, 10:17 AM

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Toyhax.com

Agreed. I have one of their backdrops and it's great. And I'm planning on getting some more. I just wish they had some more superhero-specific stuff.

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ukmu · 03-03-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by UrsaMagnus

Agreed. I have one of their backdrops and it's great. And I'm planning on getting some more. I just wish they had some more superhero-specific stuff.

a lab..... a space scene..... sewer.....NYC.....a bad guy hideout

UrsaMagnus · 03-03-2015, 12:14 PM

True. And I fully admit my answer was kind of unclear.

I guess what I'm personally looking for (nothing against what they already offer, mind you) is something that could pass for meeting rooms for the Avengers/X-men, something that could pass as a Danger Room, or the JLA Satellite. Scenes like that.

Iceman · 03-05-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by UrsaMagnus

True. And I fully admit my answer was kind of unclear.

I guess what I'm personally looking for (nothing against what they already offer, mind you) is something that could pass for meeting rooms for the Avengers/X-men, something that could pass as a Danger Room, or the JLA Satellite. Scenes like that.

The X-Men Headquarters playset from the 90's cartoon might be a good place to start.

Ninjinister · 03-05-2015, 11:03 PM

Y'know with Gentle Giant remaking ancient 3.75 figures in a massive scale I wish Hasbro or someone would remake the Toy Biz Marvel figs in 3.75 scale.

K Dubious · 03-10-2015, 09:11 AM

Man I had a lot of fun with some of these playsets, that X-Men HQ was one of my favorite ones.

I found this really awesome Traffic Light diplay that came with a Toybiz "Web Swinging" Spiderman. The weird part is that the figure is the typical 5" figure but this display seems to be meant for 3.75" it scales perfectly.

wingzero · 03-11-2015, 01:53 AM

Rarely post, but figured I'd say something in this thread. If you're looking for diorama backgrounds, check out some girl's toys. Lil Bratz Mall, Lil Bratz High school and Lil Bratz ski lodge.

Accessories are weird colors and scales, but the backgrounds are pretty good.

ukmu · 03-11-2015, 04:43 AM

^^^good looking out! Post more often!!!

samsson37 · 03-11-2015, 05:29 AM

Ive actually been looking at the enterprise bridge on ebay..it reminds me of the EMH war room. The ony issue is it doesnt come with half the stuff in the pic...you have to buy a gazzillion figures to complete it...but incomplete looks more EMH...complete Shield Helicarrier command

wingzero · 03-13-2015, 01:24 PM

@Ukmu. Watch as Lil Bratz stuff creeps up on the secondary market due to action figure collectors buying that stuff up. Haha.

slim19722 · 03-13-2015, 01:27 PM

Diamond Select Stargate trying to be taken by AIM and Hydra.

Tony Stark and Bruce Wayne checking out the action.

ukmu · 03-13-2015, 02:35 PM

That Stargate looks the business with AIM!!!!

I have been looking at Monster High stuff today for backgrounds. I found a cute tiny skull brush for my beard though...... It feels right wing zero, it feels right.

Keep searching Samsson.... The truth is out there,

Why does everyone have to take pics of HYDRA getting beaten,shot, killed or always losing??? Where's the love?

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En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,789	Quote: Originally Posted by ultraman zoffy I remember when images of the 3.75 gears line dropped, I thought I would be all in because my wife and I love those games, but after reading some of the key articulation points the figures weren't going to have, I passed. Great sculpts though... weren't they also a "smaller" 3.75 scale than MU's? I think I remember that being talked about. They are in a true 3.75" scale, most MU figures are quite closer to being 4". I do think the sculpting they fit in for the size is beyond fantastic, just wish the same could be said for the paint on Marcus' face. The pose is okay for me, no bicep swivel does mean no good shooting positions with both hands. The faces of Dom and Cole are good for the scale, just Marcus who has bad face paint. Didn't manage to get a Baird but his face also seems kinda yucky. Carmine's helmet means he has the best head of the bunch. My favorite feature is how great the tattoos on Dom and Clayton look. __________________

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En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Jay West Shorter than MU and bulkier than most smaller 3.75 IIRC. Hard to blend them in with anything They fit with Star Wars well considering the Gears are supposed to be big and have bulky proportions. __________________

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