New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

ukmu · 03-13-2014, 01:44 PM

The hero builders are all the rage at my sons school. I see ALOT every morning when I drop him off. Also, almost everyday he comes home with different combinations that they all trade for. I am just saying, they seem to be a huge hit with the kids.

That said... I can't wait to start seeing MI at retail, if we ever see any around here. MU was almost non-existent, but here is hoping the MI line will be massively distributed.

Ninjinister · 03-13-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kylactus

so went hunting today... it was a far cry from a year ago, Hasbro is in a sad state of affairs, nu MU at 3 Targets, one of the three TRUs I hit had the Magneto Cap two pack, and no Wal-Mart's had anything. But my main complaint is those crappy swap out hero builders or whatever there called, not because there peg warming like a son of a bitch, and not because there (IMO) total garbage, its the damn display block spinner thing in the isle that screams "Hulk smash" and "my spider sense is tingling" at you. obnoxious display for overly stocked line, Hasbro is sure dumping a crap ton of effort into sinking boat. I don't remember any MU or ML displays.

Yeah those things are pretty popular with kids from what I hear. You know, the primary target audience for that sort of thing.

I haven't seen MU for like half a year in any stores so I'm not surprised on that front.

Hemanguy · 03-13-2014, 08:25 PM

The Smashers are all the rage at my house as well with my boys, they both picked one out on their own and now that is all they want. So no those things are not total waste of plastic. I think alot of adults just need to move on away from toy collecting or just buy premium stuff that is made for us.

ChuckSass · 03-13-2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Nash

True enough I guess. But if I wanted to be really technical on that I would include Spectrum/Captain Marvel/Photon/nameoftheweek as well as (blech) Tigra.

But I considered Wasp to be a little more essential than all that personally. LOL.

I think a Monica Rambeau figure is well overdue

kylactus · 03-13-2014, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hemanguy

The Smashers are all the rage at my house as well with my boys, they both picked one out on their own and now that is all they want. So no those things are not total waste of plastic. I think alot of adults just need to move on away from toy collecting or just buy premium stuff that is made for us.

Don't get me wrong I think there a fine kids toy (if a bit pricey) but the full pegs tell me that the demand to supply ratio has definitely been overestimated. The same genius who bet the IM3 line on those wonderful assemblers must be the brainchild behind the oversaturated marketing of these wonders, And I don't know about you but when I was a kid I would have preferred a 3.75" version of my favorite character, not some 7" chimera of mix and match parts that look like the superhero squad all grown up... but my only real problem was the screaming motion sensor display. having "HULK SMASH" screamed at me over and over again makes for an unsettling shopping experience, I think I'm going to start throwing a T-shirt over those things when I see them.

Ninjinister · 03-13-2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckSass

I think a Monica Rambeau figure is well overdue

Definitely.

trebleshot · 03-14-2014, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kylactus

...its the damn display block spinner thing in the isle that screams "Hulk smash" and "my spider sense is tingling" at you.

Lol, that's about the only thing that has ever bothered me about SHM. My local Target actually disconnected the sensor after about a week, due to people complaining. It's especially annoying when you're trying to look at stuff on the opposite side of the aisle.

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obnoxious display for overly stocked line, Hasbro is sure dumping a crap ton of effort into sinking boat.

Doesn't seem like a sinking boat if the target audience is eating it up. Just saying.

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Originally Posted by kylactus

Don't get me wrong I think there a fine kids toy (if a bit pricey) but the full pegs tell me that the demand to supply ratio has definitely been overestimated.

I'd have to disagree on the pricing. I think $10 each for the basic figures is pretty good for that size of a toy (compare it to Total Heroes). Plus the gimmick becomes more fun with every additional figure set purchased (something to keep the kids wanting more).

Besides, I'd much rather Hasbro keep the Assemblers-style gimmicks with the kiddie lines and leave MI alone. The only gimmicks that ML and MU/I need are articulation and [appropriate] accessories. Maybe a BAF, in the case of MLIS.

spade · 03-14-2014, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

Definitely.

I thought she would be in wave 2 or 3 of the Avengers Infinite. Why? Seems like a pattern of releasing black characters every so many waves. I thought her or Misty Knight would be next but I forgot about Deathlok.

Knowing my luck they will make Black Panther's sister next.

Exodus · 03-14-2014, 08:47 AM

The smash heroes peg warm like crazy at most of my Targets...

trebleshot · 03-14-2014, 09:37 AM

They aren't pegwarming by me, but the pegs are relatively full most of the time. Which is most likely due to frequent product refreshes. Sales and those attached Hasbro coupons probably help, too.

ukmu · 03-14-2014, 09:40 AM

Besides, I'd much rather Hasbro keep the Assemblers-style gimmicks with the kiddie lines and leave MI alone. The only gimmicks that ML and MU/I need are articulation and [appropriate] accessories. Maybe a BAF, in the case of MLIS.[/QUOTE]

I think that EVERY Marvel Universe figure should come with a five inch gun like the latest Cap movie line....

just kidding

kylactus · 03-14-2014, 09:43 AM

lets hope the MI line gets this kind of treatment, I cant remember the last time I could pick up an entire wave in one shot at retail, and either way Hasbro bites it on this one, either there peg warming, showing that Hasbro picked a bad pony, or there restocking daily, showing that Hasbro has no real excuse for poor distribution. pick your excuse its all bad on the Has.

Roxxstar · 03-14-2014, 03:58 PM

MI found in Maine:

ProfessorHov · 03-14-2014, 04:02 PM

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MI found in Maine:

Omg so lucky

Roxxstar · 03-14-2014, 04:17 PM

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Omg so lucky

Extremely!
I almost walked right past them thinking they were shelf-warming SW Black Series figures. I didn't expect these for a while yet.

samsson37 · 03-14-2014, 05:04 PM

And so it begins.........what store ? I just got Hyperion and Grim Reaper in the mail today :-) was trying to grab hulk and wasp at retail

Roxxstar · 03-14-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by samsson37

And so it begins.........what store ? I just got Hyperion and Grim Reaper in the mail today :-) was trying to grab hulk and wasp at retail

Reny's, it is a Maine only store, but I had been to both Target and Walmart yesterday which are right next door give or take and neither had them yet.
And not sure if it's been brought up, but I think Wasp is 1 per case since there were two of all the others, except Iron Man (3) and Wasp (1).

salsa4datass · 03-14-2014, 06:01 PM

man you're so lucky! I haven't even seen a spot at any store over here in CT yet which has got me nervous. especially since every store has already done their resets...

Roxxstar · 03-14-2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by salsa4datass

man you're so lucky! I haven't even seen a spot at any store over here in CT yet which has got me nervous. especially since every store has already done their resets...

Yeah, the other stores are about the same here. If I had to guess, they are just going to get popped on to the MU pegs if stores do get them.

Exodus · 03-14-2014, 07:57 PM

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MI found in Maine:

Awesome find, I really dislike the cards on these new ones though. They did a great job on the legends but the smaller ones are ugh:P

fosterlager · 03-14-2014, 08:29 PM

Sweet score, can't wait for my own Reaper!

ukmu · 03-15-2014, 01:48 AM

And I see the retail price is $9.99 even at a small independent local chain store.

Iceman · 03-15-2014, 06:58 AM

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And I see the retail price is $9.99 even at a small independent local chain store.

Don't worry, TRU will probably charge $20.

Roxxstar · 03-15-2014, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ukmu

And I see the retail price is $9.99 even at a small independent local chain store.

Which was interesting since the SW Black figures are a dollar or two more than Target/Walmart

ChuckSass · 03-15-2014, 10:01 AM

I want wasp, but at the same time I feel like I only want her because she looks cool

03-13-2014, 01:44 PM	#7701
ukmu Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United Kingom Posts: 4,295	The hero builders are all the rage at my sons school. I see ALOT every morning when I drop him off. Also, almost everyday he comes home with different combinations that they all trade for. I am just saying, they seem to be a huge hit with the kids. That said... I can't wait to start seeing MI at retail, if we ever see any around here. MU was almost non-existent, but here is hoping the MI line will be massively distributed. __________________

03-13-2014, 06:51 PM	#7702
Ninjinister Reverend Shinobi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3,303	Quote: Originally Posted by kylactus so went hunting today... it was a far cry from a year ago, Hasbro is in a sad state of affairs, nu MU at 3 Targets, one of the three TRUs I hit had the Magneto Cap two pack, and no Wal-Mart's had anything. But my main complaint is those crappy swap out hero builders or whatever there called, not because there peg warming like a son of a bitch, and not because there (IMO) total garbage, its the damn display block spinner thing in the isle that screams "Hulk smash" and "my spider sense is tingling" at you. obnoxious display for overly stocked line, Hasbro is sure dumping a crap ton of effort into sinking boat. I don't remember any MU or ML displays. Yeah those things are pretty popular with kids from what I hear. You know, the primary target audience for that sort of thing. I haven't seen MU for like half a year in any stores so I'm not surprised on that front. __________________ My Want List (Updated July 17, 2018)

03-13-2014, 08:53 PM	#7704
ChuckSass Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,236	Quote: Originally Posted by Captain Nash True enough I guess. But if I wanted to be really technical on that I would include Spectrum/Captain Marvel/Photon/nameoftheweek as well as (blech) Tigra. But I considered Wasp to be a little more essential than all that personally. LOL. I think a Monica Rambeau figure is well overdue __________________

03-13-2014, 09:35 PM	#7706
Ninjinister Reverend Shinobi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3,303	Quote: Originally Posted by ChuckSass I think a Monica Rambeau figure is well overdue Definitely. __________________ My Want List (Updated July 17, 2018)

03-14-2014, 06:31 AM	#7707
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Quote: Originally Posted by kylactus ...its the damn display block spinner thing in the isle that screams "Hulk smash" and "my spider sense is tingling" at you. Lol, that's about the only thing that has ever bothered me about SHM. My local Target actually disconnected the sensor after about a week, due to people complaining. It's especially annoying when you're trying to look at stuff on the opposite side of the aisle. Quote: obnoxious display for overly stocked line, Hasbro is sure dumping a crap ton of effort into sinking boat. Doesn't seem like a sinking boat if the target audience is eating it up. Just saying. Quote: Originally Posted by kylactus Don't get me wrong I think there a fine kids toy (if a bit pricey) but the full pegs tell me that the demand to supply ratio has definitely been overestimated. I'd have to disagree on the pricing. I think $10 each for the basic figures is pretty good for that size of a toy (compare it to Total Heroes). Plus the gimmick becomes more fun with every additional figure set purchased (something to keep the kids wanting more). Besides, I'd much rather Hasbro keep the Assemblers-style gimmicks with the kiddie lines and leave MI alone. The only gimmicks that ML and MU/I need are articulation and [appropriate] accessories. Maybe a BAF, in the case of MLIS. __________________

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Roxxstar Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vacationland Posts: 219	MI found in Maine: __________________ Ark TFW Tank BST Wants