New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

boombatty · 10-14-2015, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kylactus

yeah, but by now someone has to have noticed this! you'd think if they wanted to fix it they would have by now. hell last year when all of the TMNT sewers went from 90 to 15 and sold out in one day someone would have to catch hell for that. I'm just wondering if it's a way to give savvy shoppers a sale without having a sale.

That happened for me once. One of my kids was turning 4 or 5 (don't remember, getting old) and wanted this Power Rangers talking helmet that you could download updates via USB to. I saw Star Wars and Transformer versions for $50 and figured for his BDay I would get one. It just got stocked and when I went to check out they couldnt figure out price and manager said how about $20? I said for that price I would take the other 3 as well. When I got to the register he told the cashier to make it $5 each and for $20 I got $200 worth and gave them to a lot of happy kids for their birthdays. I did ask ask the manager if he was sure first and he said yup. Tell you what, all things considered I go to that Target a lot more ever since, not bc I am waiting to see if it happens again but bc the Manager basically sold me on Target as a "will do anything" for the customer organization and as a marketing skill that manager assured I spent a lot more there. So win-win I think for them in the end.

K Dubious · 10-14-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kylactus

I'm just wondering if it's a way to give savvy shoppers a sale without having a sale.

Interesting point, but if that is the case why do I feel like a criminal every time I have to take something to guest services for a price match, lol.

Every time I ask for a price match I'm assuming they will find a reason to tell me no, but that doesn't happen too often.

UrsaMagnus · 10-14-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Universe

Sweet displays man, love it when you share.

Thank ya!

MUfan97 · 10-14-2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Universe

@MUfan, nice sandman effect. Where is that from?

A Spider-man 3 walkie talkie. It's his foot.

Exodus · 10-14-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fosterlager

I'll try and catch this wave on HTS. They've been good for MU for me in the past.

I do have the pre order with BBTS but will drop it once HTS gets it, only reason I went with BBTS is cause of Emma sigh...

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Originally Posted by K Dubious

Thats because Target uses DCPI numbers. They have had the 3 pack DCPI in the system since the Cap. 3 pack with Ms. Marvel and Radioactive man. So even though they have a new 3 pack the system sees that DCPI as extremely old and clearanced out of the system.

I think they are just too lazy to try and update them to new ones based on the barcode.

Plus from what I remember Wal-mart has one of the most advanced Real-time inventory systems, meaning that if they sell down to a certain quantity the system automatically places an order for more. That type of system is tracking individual pieces and not just blanketing them all together.

It's interesting that the online price still says 30...haven't really seen these out though. Wonder if they're pretty much gone now?

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Originally Posted by K Dubious

Interesting point, but if that is the case why do I feel like a criminal every time I have to take something to guest services for a price match, lol.

Every time I ask for a price match I'm assuming they will find a reason to tell me no, but that doesn't happen too often.

It's hit or miss when it comes to that, that's why I always prefer getting the young peeps. They don't care.

Kernel · 10-14-2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Exodus

I do have the pre order with BBTS but will drop it once HTS gets it, only reason I went with BBTS is cause of Emma sigh...

It's interesting that the online price still says 30...haven't really seen these out though. Wonder if they're pretty much gone now?
It's hit or miss when it comes to that, that's why I always prefer getting the young peeps. They don't care.

Is BBTS sending them soon? I went with ebay cuz it was cheaper and they shipped them yesterday..

As for the younger peeps that's a good idea, I'll have to do that. I hate when they are hard a$$es and take their jobs way too seriously.

kostej · 10-14-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kernel

Is BBTS sending them soon? I went with ebay cuz it was cheaper and they shipped them yesterday..

As for the younger peeps that's a good idea, I'll have to do that. I hate when they are hard a$$es and take their jobs way too seriously.

I managed to snatch loose Emma complete with cloak on ebay for 13USD. I was a little nervous but the figure arrived all right last week.

UrsaMagnus · 10-14-2015, 03:14 PM

My Emma and Chameleon from BBTS are on their way to me now. They should arrive Friday.

Autobot_Goldbug · 10-14-2015, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by K Dubious

Plus from what I remember Wal-mart has one of the most advanced Real-time inventory systems, meaning that if they sell down to a certain quantity the system automatically places an order for more. That type of system is tracking individual pieces and not just blanketing them all together.

I really doubt that.

mutantkind · 10-14-2015, 06:41 PM

Woohoo! My BBTS order just arrived today. Can't wait to do some photos with my new figs. Hope everyone gets theirs soon!

Kernel · 10-14-2015, 07:50 PM

^I'd love to see those pics mutantkind, you always take great ones!

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Originally Posted by K Dubious

Plus from what I remember Wal-mart has one of the most advanced Real-time inventory systems, meaning that if they sell down to a certain quantity the system automatically places an order for more. That type of system is tracking individual pieces and not just blanketing them all together.

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Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug

I really doubt that.

Everything I've read/watched said that Wal-mart has one of the most (if not the most) advanced logistics/inventory system in the world. I've read that the major problem with wally world the last 2 years or so is that they don't hire enough employees to empty the stock rooms, driving down business/traffic, which causes layoffs at the "poorly performing" store and compounds the problem, so I could see both sides of it (what good is having an advanced automated reordering system if nobody stocks the shelves). I stopped browsing at wally world for the most part unless I have to get something else there. Other then seeing a few hyperions in the clearance aisle there has not been much, which is a shame as it used to be a go to store for MU 3.75" ACTION FIGURES, now they just stock up on the 6" dolls

Il Cattivo · 10-14-2015, 08:52 PM

got chameleon and emma from a local comic shop. paid a bit more than I wanted to (chameleon was $12 and emma was $15) but I know I'll never find them at retail so I didn't hesitate to pull the trigger

Kamatayan · 10-15-2015, 04:17 AM

Really surprised that Chameleon is peg warming.

Speaking of Chameleon, why didn't Hasbro use the Prof. X buck on him? Everyone would be after him for the figure, and so that they can use the suit for customs.

zim · 10-15-2015, 08:07 AM

where are chameleon peg warming? What is this about a new target 3 pack? i went back several pages. Is this something new or old?

Captain Nash · 10-15-2015, 08:16 AM

I have yet to see this wave at retail. Actually, most of the area is still stocked with Wave 1 figures from LAST year....though I saw a Black Cat mixed in with the Iron Man, Captain America and Hyperion figures (which I thought was funny.) I've seen most of wave one from this year, never Bishop though, from time to time, but nothing from wave 2 or 3 at all. I gave up on retail a long time ago though so I'm not too worried about it.

On another note, I guess that Executioner/Rogue/Vision/Morbius wave isn't coming this year, given we haven't seen it at any of the shows. Way to go Hasbro, 3 whole waves this year.....consider me underwhelmed.

Augustus_Cole · 10-15-2015, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mutantkind

Woohoo! My BBTS order just arrived today. Can't wait to do some photos with my new figs. Hope everyone gets theirs soon!

as I patiently keep going..."okay..okay..just one more thing in my Pile of Loot and I'll ship it"...ha

Cool your stuff came...i'll be waiting on those pics man!!

kylactus · 10-15-2015, 08:27 AM

The TRU in coolsprings has been on point, that's where I got Bishop. they have the largest marvel section in the area. the TRU in Murfreesboro is garbage they have one wonderman and four empty slots. before that they had a aurora with two left hands for over a year, but the Murfreesboro TRU has a five below thas always got movie figures from waves that didn't make it to retail, and a target that scalpers seem to ignore in the same parking lot.

Captain Nash · 10-15-2015, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kylactus

The TRU in coolsprings has been on point, that's where I got Bishop. they have the largest marvel section in the area. the TRU in Murfreesboro is garbage they have one wonderman and four empty slots. before that they had a aurora with two left hands for over a year, but the Murfreesboro TRU has a five below thas always got movie figures from waves that didn't make it to retail, and a target that scalpers seem to ignore in the same parking lot.

That is helpful to know.l..thanks. I never make it out to Cool Springs --Rivergate TRU is about the only one I go to, and Targets in RG, Hendersonville and Mt. Juliet all have the same every time I go it seems....I need to expand my search area sounds like.\....well the next time I'm looking, I'm all caught up for now.

K Dubious · 10-15-2015, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Nash

On another note, I guess that Executioner/Rogue/Vision/Morbius wave isn't coming this year, given we haven't seen it at any of the shows. Way to go Hasbro, 3 whole waves this year.....consider me underwhelmed.

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Originally Posted by Captain Nash

I need to expand my search area sounds like.\....well the next time I'm looking, I'm all caught up for now.

This is the epitome of Marvel 3.75 right now. The rebranding has given us time to catch up on things we have missed, but I never would have guessed we would have this much time! Less than 20 figures released this year for our scale, very sad statistic.

On a much brighter note...

GOT EEEM!!!

wolverine2281 · 10-15-2015, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Kamatayan

Really surprised that Chameleon is peg warming.

Speaking of Chameleon, why didn't Hasbro use the Prof. X buck on him? Everyone would be after him for the figure, and so that they can use the suit for customs.

Yeah I've got 2 that nobody has asked about at all

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Originally Posted by zim

where are chameleon peg warming? What is this about a new target 3 pack? i went back several pages. Is this something new or old?

Target 3 pack with White Vision, Ultron and Hulk

Exodus · 10-15-2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mutantkind

Woohoo! My BBTS order just arrived today. Can't wait to do some photos with my new figs. Hope everyone gets theirs soon!

Mine's in my POL, I'm going to wait until some other stuff comes in first or when HTS gets there's.

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Originally Posted by Kernel

Is BBTS sending them soon? I went with ebay cuz it was cheaper and they shipped them yesterday..

As for the younger peeps that's a good idea, I'll have to do that. I hate when they are hard a$$es and take their jobs way too seriously.

Probably if I were to ship them, I think some others have gotten theirs from them already. Agreed they should realize that they're just working for a corporation, they're hourly wage is what they get paid by and be happy with that. Trying to save corporations $ eh...haha that's just me though :P

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Originally Posted by wolverine2281

Target 3 pack with White Vision, Ultron and Hulk

Is that 3 pack getting restocked? Still on sale on their website...

mutantkind · 10-15-2015, 12:58 PM

COLLOSSONAUT POWERS ACTIVATE!

Augustus_Cole · 10-15-2015, 01:13 PM

HAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA......MAN I ACTUALLY LAUGHED OUT LOUD AT THAT ONE...

funny!!!

Kamatayan · 10-15-2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mutantkind

COLLOSSONAUT POWERS ACTIVATE!

Saving this. This is the best thing you've done.

Kamatayan · 10-15-2015, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by K Dubious

GOT EEEM!!!

How'd you get the whole three pack? Was it from your Taobao haul?

10-14-2015, 08:33 AM	#19501
boombatty Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 837	Quote: Originally Posted by kylactus yeah, but by now someone has to have noticed this! you'd think if they wanted to fix it they would have by now. hell last year when all of the TMNT sewers went from 90 to 15 and sold out in one day someone would have to catch hell for that. I'm just wondering if it's a way to give savvy shoppers a sale without having a sale. That happened for me once. One of my kids was turning 4 or 5 (don't remember, getting old) and wanted this Power Rangers talking helmet that you could download updates via USB to. I saw Star Wars and Transformer versions for $50 and figured for his BDay I would get one. It just got stocked and when I went to check out they couldnt figure out price and manager said how about $20? I said for that price I would take the other 3 as well. When I got to the register he told the cashier to make it $5 each and for $20 I got $200 worth and gave them to a lot of happy kids for their birthdays. I did ask ask the manager if he was sure first and he said yup. Tell you what, all things considered I go to that Target a lot more ever since, not bc I am waiting to see if it happens again but bc the Manager basically sold me on Target as a "will do anything" for the customer organization and as a marketing skill that manager assured I spent a lot more there. So win-win I think for them in the end. __________________ Fatty Fatty Boombatty

10-14-2015, 08:57 AM	#19502
K Dubious Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,140	Quote: Originally Posted by kylactus I'm just wondering if it's a way to give savvy shoppers a sale without having a sale. Interesting point, but if that is the case why do I feel like a criminal every time I have to take something to guest services for a price match, lol. Every time I ask for a price match I'm assuming they will find a reason to tell me no, but that doesn't happen too often. __________________ B/S/T Feedback Collection Where's "The Shadow"

10-14-2015, 02:34 PM	#19507
kostej Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 501	Quote: Originally Posted by Kernel Is BBTS sending them soon? I went with ebay cuz it was cheaper and they shipped them yesterday.. As for the younger peeps that's a good idea, I'll have to do that. I hate when they are hard a$$es and take their jobs way too seriously. I managed to snatch loose Emma complete with cloak on ebay for 13USD. I was a little nervous but the figure arrived all right last week. __________________ #marvel375forever

10-14-2015, 08:52 PM	#19512
Il Cattivo Angel Eyes Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sad Hill Cemetery Posts: 2,678	got chameleon and emma from a local comic shop. paid a bit more than I wanted to (chameleon was $12 and emma was $15) but I know I'll never find them at retail so I didn't hesitate to pull the trigger __________________ Count your shots - four bullets for one man, that's a waste.

10-15-2015, 04:17 AM	#19513
Kamatayan Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 1,562	Really surprised that Chameleon is peg warming. Speaking of Chameleon, why didn't Hasbro use the Prof. X buck on him? Everyone would be after him for the figure, and so that they can use the suit for customs. __________________ Feedback