New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

Goldengreg · 02-28-2017, 06:58 AM

My 2 cents:

when Hasbro declares 5 billions, there some Nerf, some Ponies, some Yokai Watch, and some royalties from the Transformers movies as well.

boombatty · 02-28-2017, 07:46 AM

Not to simply jump in a long in the tooth argument but well....screw it...

I remember a recession back (probably @2008 timeline) when the 3.75" scale had a grand resurgence and the same arguments were being made about the 6" line being an economic drag for Hasbro and I wanted to chuckle except then I read an article in some online newspaper (I don't remember if it was an ABCNews, USAToday, WSJ but it was something not entirely laughable) before the advent of 20,000+ fake newsites and lo and behold, it looked to be true. It was going over the price of oil skyrocketing and the correlation between it and packaging, manufacturing and shipping costs. Basically all went up dramatically and thus the smaller figures (this was one of a few items it referred to but it was centered around the toy industry) would use less resources and could be shipped in larger numbers for less. As such the cost for the 3.75" figs went up but not in enough range to kill interest while the 6" and above had to be dramatically scaled back to keep costs from spiraling out of control. Thus the argument was made that when the economy, particularly driven by the stock market and oil markets, is high, you will see an increase in the 6", 12" and other large scales with the smaller scales ramped down. When the next recession hits you will see a resurgence in smaller scales as the economy dictates. So for all the folks on the 3.75"-4" figure jones just hope for another economic crash :P
Then you will be in 3.75" golden times.

It was part of an overall series of articles, ala Freakenomics, explaining US Economy impacts to toys, music (when hard rock/rap is more popular vs Pop music apparently is also tied to economic stability, go figure), and a host of interesting items.

Mordiganne · 02-28-2017, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kernel

^ that is a SICK hellcat mordiganne!

Thanks! Even with all my bitching about her I still undersold how much effort went into putting that head together. It's a lot of time and a lot of work making these. Luckily I do enjoy making them. It's just fun. (Except for Scalphunter, eff that custom and his stupid ass costume!) It's really not easy designing figures, which is why I tend to give Hasbro slack in a lot of what they put out (except for that GotG BS) since I don't have to contend with budgets, bean counters, retailers, overseas factories, time constraints and fickle fans. I just don't buy what I don't like. Seems easier...

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Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx

I like that custom Mystique, but Jennifer Lawrence made me not like that character anymore. LOL.

Same here regarding Lawrence. I don't like her in general but how they stilted the new X-franchise towards Mystique to kowtow to the spoiled little princess really turned me off of her even more. She's ultra annoying on a personal level.

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Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx

Gimmick Colossus

What is this Colossus you speak of?

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Originally Posted by kellerw1025

I think the sinister six pack is pretty cool but that's just me

Not just you, I like it and am looking forward to it. Anyone know what a potential price point may be?

snake5289 · 02-28-2017, 01:42 PM

Just picked up the Doctor Strange Blu-ray and I'm looking forward to watching it later this evening.

Now if I could just get my hands on that two-pack...

Mordiganne · 02-28-2017, 02:14 PM

My Dr. Strange Steelbook arrived today. Paid more than I would have liked but I'm a sucker for steelbooks, loved the movie, and primarily only buy Marvel films on physical media anymore so I bit the bullet and opened up the wallet. Hopefully I can watch it before the weekend.

Sithlord1963 · 02-28-2017, 03:25 PM

Looks like the Strange and GOTG 2 Packs have hit UK (or at least are available from one seller). Ordered the Strange set and due for delivery tomorrow so will update if/when received!

snake5289 · 02-28-2017, 03:48 PM

This says something about retailers getting them on March 10th?

https://forbiddenplanet.com/217356-d...e-astral-form/

https://forbiddenplanet.com/217357-g...tarlord-yondu/

I hope that means I can find at least the Strange pack in Wal-Mart or Target next month.

ReIssue · 02-28-2017, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ukmu

That is the simple recipe i couldnt remember!! I still have the factory statue version.

That Mordo is pure perfection. Spot on in every way. Well done good sir. Reissue for the win.

Thanks man!!!

ReIssue · 02-28-2017, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

This says something about retailers getting them on March 10th?

https://forbiddenplanet.com/217356-d...e-astral-form/

https://forbiddenplanet.com/217357-g...tarlord-yondu/

I hope that means I can find at least the Strange pack in Wal-Mart or Target next month.

Been dying for a yondu so that GOTG pack is a must for me!

snake5289 · 02-28-2017, 07:27 PM

So I just finished watching Doctor Strange. GIVE ME THAT 2-PACK NOOOOOWWWWW!!!

MeLikeJinx · 02-28-2017, 08:00 PM

^ I always wanted a 3.75" Rachel McAdams. LOL.

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Originally Posted by Mordiganne

What is this Colossus you speak of?

Need to find a pic on the web... 'kay, this is the Colossus I'm talking about: https://colossuscollection.files.wor...-packaging.jpg

He is built like a statue with gimmick arms that launch upwards to throw wolverine, but I love that headsculpt. The head is ever so slightly too big for the MU body scale wise, but I like it that way for some reason.

MUfan97 · 02-28-2017, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx

^ I always wanted a 3.75" Rachel McAdams. LOL.

Need to find a pic on the web... 'kay, this is the Colossus I'm talking about: https://colossuscollection.files.wor...-packaging.jpg

He is built like a statue with gimmick arms that launch upwards to throw wolverine, but I love that headsculpt. The head is ever so slightly too big for the MU body scale wise, but I like it that way for some reason.

Is it weird that I actually like that sculpt better than the actual MU? I dunno, just something about it...

rea1180 · 02-28-2017, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mordiganne

Hellcat:

Avalanche:

Smasher:

Mystique's Brotherhood:

Imperial Guard:

I love the Pyro and Hellcat, two of my most wanted since day one, Avalanche ain't bad either.

Autobot_Goldbug · 02-28-2017, 09:30 PM

Moonknight is actually pretty cool. I love the detail on his cape & hood!

MeLikeJinx · 02-28-2017, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

Is it weird that I actually like that sculpt better than the actual MU? I dunno, just something about it...

Nah, that sculpt and design is pretty awesome... if it had decent articulation that would have been my default Colossus... always was partial to the bare chested Colossus design though.

ukmu · 03-01-2017, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sithlord1963

Looks like the Strange and GOTG 2 Packs have hit UK (or at least are available from one seller). Ordered the Strange set and due for delivery tomorrow so will update if/when received!

Who got the hootch.....

Sithlord1963 · 03-01-2017, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ukmu

Who got the hootch.....

In Demand Toys (IDToys) - now sold out of both sets!

Sithlord1963 · 03-01-2017, 02:53 PM

Strange Set:

snake5289 · 03-01-2017, 04:54 PM

Il Cattivo · 03-01-2017, 04:57 PM

had no luck finding the new wave but I did find gotg animated thanos. he looks great but I think I'll wait for the official mcu one.

Il Cattivo · 03-01-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sithlord1963

Strange Set:

that astral dr strange is going straight to the trash.

MUfan97 · 03-01-2017, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Il Cattivo

that astral dr strange is going straight to the trash.

Why not resell it on Ebay or something? Why waste a perfectly good figure?

Jay West · 03-01-2017, 06:45 PM

Guardians and Strange 2 packs are at Hasbro Toy Shop and bbts. You guys probably already know that, though. That Thanos is perfect. I'll be getting him.

MUfan97 · 03-01-2017, 11:47 PM

Random thought here: Since they're giving us solid torsos, why not do a variant like THIS?

I mean, if the spider armor can get a figure...

Ninjinister · 03-02-2017, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx

I like that custom Mystique, but Jennifer Lawrence made me not like that character anymore. LOL.

And I found the X-men Origins Astonishing Wolverine and Gimmick Colossus 2 pack at a local collector show for only 5 bucks. I mostly bought it for the unmasked cowl accessory that Wolverine has and for the Gimmick Colossus's headsculpt. I love that headsculpt... I kitbashed it on my MU Colossus and I love my Colossus so much more now with the new head. Also gave Gimmick Colossus's X-belt accessory to my MU Bishop.

Got dang that's a steal. I can't find either figure for any decent price, let alone both together.

02-28-2017, 06:58 AM	#28126
Goldengreg Toyphotography enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Paris, France Posts: 561	My 2 cents: when Hasbro declares 5 billions, there some Nerf, some Ponies, some Yokai Watch, and some royalties from the Transformers movies as well. __________________ "Of course it's safe, you could ju..."

02-28-2017, 07:46 AM	#28127
boombatty Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 837	Not to simply jump in a long in the tooth argument but well....screw it... I remember a recession back (probably @2008 timeline) when the 3.75" scale had a grand resurgence and the same arguments were being made about the 6" line being an economic drag for Hasbro and I wanted to chuckle except then I read an article in some online newspaper (I don't remember if it was an ABCNews, USAToday, WSJ but it was something not entirely laughable) before the advent of 20,000+ fake newsites and lo and behold, it looked to be true. It was going over the price of oil skyrocketing and the correlation between it and packaging, manufacturing and shipping costs. Basically all went up dramatically and thus the smaller figures (this was one of a few items it referred to but it was centered around the toy industry) would use less resources and could be shipped in larger numbers for less. As such the cost for the 3.75" figs went up but not in enough range to kill interest while the 6" and above had to be dramatically scaled back to keep costs from spiraling out of control. Thus the argument was made that when the economy, particularly driven by the stock market and oil markets, is high, you will see an increase in the 6", 12" and other large scales with the smaller scales ramped down. When the next recession hits you will see a resurgence in smaller scales as the economy dictates. So for all the folks on the 3.75"-4" figure jones just hope for another economic crash :P Then you will be in 3.75" golden times. It was part of an overall series of articles, ala Freakenomics, explaining US Economy impacts to toys, music (when hard rock/rap is more popular vs Pop music apparently is also tied to economic stability, go figure), and a host of interesting items. __________________ Fatty Fatty Boombatty

02-28-2017, 01:35 PM	#28128
Mordiganne Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 947	Quote: Originally Posted by Kernel ^ that is a SICK hellcat mordiganne! Thanks! Even with all my bitching about her I still undersold how much effort went into putting that head together. It's a lot of time and a lot of work making these. Luckily I do enjoy making them. It's just fun. (Except for Scalphunter, eff that custom and his stupid ass costume!) It's really not easy designing figures, which is why I tend to give Hasbro slack in a lot of what they put out (except for that GotG BS) since I don't have to contend with budgets, bean counters, retailers, overseas factories, time constraints and fickle fans. I just don't buy what I don't like. Seems easier... Quote: Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx I like that custom Mystique, but Jennifer Lawrence made me not like that character anymore. LOL. Same here regarding Lawrence. I don't like her in general but how they stilted the new X-franchise towards Mystique to kowtow to the spoiled little princess really turned me off of her even more. She's ultra annoying on a personal level. Quote: Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx Gimmick Colossus What is this Colossus you speak of? Quote: Originally Posted by kellerw1025 I think the sinister six pack is pretty cool but that's just me Not just you, I like it and am looking forward to it. Anyone know what a potential price point may be? Last edited by Mordiganne; 02-28-2017 at 01:38 PM..

02-28-2017, 07:27 PM	#28135
snake5289 I'm your Huckleberry. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 6,720	So I just finished watching Doctor Strange. GIVE ME THAT 2-PACK NOOOOOWWWWW!!! Last edited by snake5289; 02-28-2017 at 08:07 PM..

02-28-2017, 09:18 PM	#28137
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx ^ I always wanted a 3.75" Rachel McAdams. LOL. Need to find a pic on the web... 'kay, this is the Colossus I'm talking about: https://colossuscollection.files.wor...-packaging.jpg He is built like a statue with gimmick arms that launch upwards to throw wolverine, but I love that headsculpt. The head is ever so slightly too big for the MU body scale wise, but I like it that way for some reason. Is it weird that I actually like that sculpt better than the actual MU? I dunno, just something about it... __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.