New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

ChuckSass · 11-20-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

Canadian Queen....

Sounds like a "Weird Al" Yankovic rendition of Billy Ocean's "Caribbean Queen."

I really wish North Star and Aurora had come out in a two-pack. Of all the characters in the MU, those two are perfect for one (they need each other for their powers to work, for pete's sake). But I don't think I'm ever going to see either of them at retail anyway, so at least I won't have to worry about only having half of the team.

haha, to be honest I wish Aurora's head wasn't so big, but I wish they were a 3 pack. Snowbird was always my fav and she always gets the short end of the stick

spade · 11-20-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

Canadian Queen....

Sounds like a "Weird Al" Yankovic rendition of Billy Ocean's "Caribbean Queen."

I really wish North Star and Aurora had come out in a two-pack. Of all the characters in the MU, those two are perfect for one (they need each other for their powers to work, for pete's sake).

Well Cloak and Dagger too.

Who's the genius that came up with the Thor/Iron Man 2-pack?

bmorr · 11-20-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by spade

Who's the genius that came up with the Thor/Iron Man 2-pack?

Management. Its always management.

Iceman · 11-20-2013, 11:34 AM

I am pretty sure they got rid of Aurora and Northstar needing each other a while ago. Haven't seen much with them in it but I know Northstar has been without her in recent comics.

bmorr · 11-20-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I am pretty sure they got rid of Aurora and Northstar needing each other a while ago. Haven't seen much with them in it but I know Northstar has been without her in recent comics.

i dont really know anything about their powers, but are they basically marvels version of the Wonder Twins from DC?

IRONTUCK3000 · 11-20-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesBenjamin

Hey, is this new?

Whats weird is the one on the right has the light up gimmick from IM2 but its also 5poa.

Found it in my local Walmart (Fair Lakes, FFX VA).

Edit: fixed the picture

Its 24.99

trebleshot · 11-20-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckSass

haha, to be honest I wish Aurora's head wasn't so big, but I wish they were a 3 pack. Snowbird was always my fav and she always gets the short end of the stick

Definitely. The only MU version we got was her owl form packed with Puck.

Would've also liked Sasquatch. Easy remold into Wendigo, too. Fingers crossed they eventually come out in some other line, but with MU articulation.

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Originally Posted by spade

Well Cloak and Dagger too.

Agreed.

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I am pretty sure they got rid of Aurora and Northstar needing each other a while ago. Haven't seen much with them in it but I know Northstar has been without her in recent comics.

Well, they both have powers independent of each other. But they also had a couple that could only be used when they were in direct contact with each other (which I believe is still the case).

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Originally Posted by bmorr

i dont really know anything about their powers, but are they basically marvels version of the Wonder Twins from DC?

Kinda, though Aurora and Northstar's powers were vastly different from the Wonder Twins. WT had to contact each other to use their powers, while Jean-Paul and Jeanne Marie had independent and combined powers, as I mentioned above.

Both have superhuman speed, flight, strength, and endurance. Northstar is faster, but Aurora has greater endurance and can maintain speed longer than her brother. When touching, they are able to emit bursts of light to blind opponents (referencing their code names).

EDIT: And after a quick Wikipedia search, they can now also emit explosive thermal energy as well as light.

Kernel · 11-20-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

Management. Its always management.

You are probably right. Hasbro can only pass the buck so far. I'm sure the big retailers weren't demanding another iron fist in the final wave instead of northstar. How many iron spideys and dark hawkeyes do we need? Hasbro should have thrown the fans a bone and released a revision case with archangels, havok, solid vision, blade, firestar, etc.

soundwavempl · 11-20-2013, 05:40 PM

I got my HTS MU order in today. I am bummed that I got A-bomb instead of Abomination, who was pictured when I placed my order:

At least the packages are in decent condition.

tk421 · 11-20-2013, 06:58 PM

I havent seen any new MU in my area since the Prof X wave.

I did find this guy today though, any good?

skywarrped · 11-20-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by soundwavempl

I got my HTS MU order in today. I am bummed that I got A-bomb instead of Abomination, who was pictured when I placed my order:

At least the packages are in decent condition.

That's a nice mail haul! I'll keep an eye out for Abomination for you. I never saw A-bomb in store, but got lucky and found him on Amazon at regular price.

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Originally Posted by tk421

I havent seen any new MU in my area since the Prof X wave.

I did find this guy today though, any good?

I have him and he's ok. I think there's a lot of people looking for him still. I believe he was only 1 per case.

MADREVJACK · 11-21-2013, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by soundwavempl

I got my HTS MU order in today. I am bummed that I got A-bomb instead of Abomination, who was pictured when I placed my order:

At least the packages are in decent condition.

I believe you should have no problem making a trade of ABomb in exchange for Abomination. Try around here, someone is still looking.

Goldengreg · 11-21-2013, 08:27 AM

In terms of army-building quality, Frost Giants >>>> Dark Elves I would say
Not only frost giants are big, they also come in 3 different patterns. Blue, Ice-blue, and King Laufy.

bmorr · 11-21-2013, 08:32 AM

I passed on a few of those dark elves when they first hit TRU. All i wanted was Kurse(which is a great and detailed figure).

rwsharpjr · 11-21-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by soundwavempl

I got my HTS MU order in today. I am bummed that I got A-bomb instead of Abomination, who was pictured when I placed my order:

At least the packages are in decent condition.

I got the same thing.
From Hasbrotoyshop AND Amazon.
Anyone looking to swap an Abomination for an A-Bomb?

apocalypse · 11-21-2013, 10:39 AM

I'm still looking for a Dark Elf if anyone has an extra.

Has anyone seen or heard anything on the Northstar figure?

Captain Taiga · 11-21-2013, 01:10 PM

The Leader has been sold out on HTS, and now its just taken down. Yall think it might come back in stock sometime? I still haven't seen Avengers Wave 2 in retail yet

Captain Taiga · 11-21-2013, 01:40 PM

Marvel Universe Alpha Flight Figure: Action Figures : Walmart.com
Its already sold out but Walmart is showing a pic of Northstar for their Alpha Flight. They're also listing that you get 2 figures tho..

samsson37 · 11-21-2013, 02:30 PM

Northstar...the most wanted gay man on the planet..LOL

ChuckSass · 11-21-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by samsson37

Northstar...the most wanted gay man on the planet..LOL

everyone wants a gay bff

Iceman · 11-21-2013, 03:14 PM

I'm traveling to the US this weekend so if anyone wants something from my BST it will be cheaper because of lower shipping. You would just have to let me know by tonight.

itachi1 · 11-21-2013, 03:14 PM

Does anybody know where I can find the Iron Man Hall of Armor for around $30 like Amazon used to have it?

bmorr · 11-21-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by itachi1

Does anybody know where I can find the Iron Man Hall of Armor for around $30 like Amazon used to have it?

Marvel Iron Man 3 Hall of Armor Collection: Action Figures : Walmart.com

itachi1 · 11-21-2013, 04:27 PM

^^ Awesome thanks bmorr.

Captain Taiga · 11-21-2013, 04:53 PM

yall read that review of the hall of armor? lol

11-20-2013, 08:41 AM	#6526
ChuckSass Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,236	Quote: Originally Posted by trebleshot Canadian Queen.... Sounds like a "Weird Al" Yankovic rendition of Billy Ocean's "Caribbean Queen." I really wish North Star and Aurora had come out in a two-pack. Of all the characters in the MU, those two are perfect for one (they need each other for their powers to work, for pete's sake). But I don't think I'm ever going to see either of them at retail anyway, so at least I won't have to worry about only having half of the team. haha, to be honest I wish Aurora's head wasn't so big, but I wish they were a 3 pack. Snowbird was always my fav and she always gets the short end of the stick __________________

11-20-2013, 09:31 AM	#6528
bmorr Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 4,792	Quote: Originally Posted by spade Who's the genius that came up with the Thor/Iron Man 2-pack? Management. Its always management. __________________ my wants page: http://www.toyark.com/bmorrs-wants-65273/

11-20-2013, 11:34 AM	#6529
Iceman MUtant Overlord Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,754	I am pretty sure they got rid of Aurora and Northstar needing each other a while ago. Haven't seen much with them in it but I know Northstar has been without her in recent comics. __________________ BST

11-20-2013, 11:49 AM	#6530
bmorr Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 4,792	Quote: Originally Posted by Iceman I am pretty sure they got rid of Aurora and Northstar needing each other a while ago. Haven't seen much with them in it but I know Northstar has been without her in recent comics. i dont really know anything about their powers, but are they basically marvels version of the Wonder Twins from DC? __________________ my wants page: http://www.toyark.com/bmorrs-wants-65273/

11-20-2013, 01:32 PM	#6532
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Quote: Originally Posted by ChuckSass haha, to be honest I wish Aurora's head wasn't so big, but I wish they were a 3 pack. Snowbird was always my fav and she always gets the short end of the stick Definitely. The only MU version we got was her owl form packed with Puck. Would've also liked Sasquatch. Easy remold into Wendigo, too. Fingers crossed they eventually come out in some other line, but with MU articulation. Quote: Originally Posted by spade Well Cloak and Dagger too. Agreed. Quote: Originally Posted by Iceman I am pretty sure they got rid of Aurora and Northstar needing each other a while ago. Haven't seen much with them in it but I know Northstar has been without her in recent comics. Well, they both have powers independent of each other. But they also had a couple that could only be used when they were in direct contact with each other (which I believe is still the case). Quote: Originally Posted by bmorr i dont really know anything about their powers, but are they basically marvels version of the Wonder Twins from DC? Kinda, though Aurora and Northstar's powers were vastly different from the Wonder Twins. WT had to contact each other to use their powers, while Jean-Paul and Jeanne Marie had independent and combined powers, as I mentioned above. Both have superhuman speed, flight, strength, and endurance. Northstar is faster, but Aurora has greater endurance and can maintain speed longer than her brother. When touching, they are able to emit bursts of light to blind opponents (referencing their code names). EDIT: And after a quick Wikipedia search, they can now also emit explosive thermal energy as well as light. __________________