[Il Cattivo]

nervous? he looked and sounded the same throughout the video to me.

[Autobot_Goldbug]

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Originally Posted by Specter

So did Jewel ever release?

not yet we are still waiting

[MeLikeJinx]

Since both my LCSs got the X-23 Wolvie wave in recently I am confident they will both get the Jewel/Magneto wave too even if I never see them at retail.

[joefan76]

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

Target actually sold out of the movie pack but the neighboring TRU still had a movie set so I got everything in one trip. The Hulk is pretty great to me except for one thing on mine, they didn't paint the top of the sandal on his right foot. You can see it in the picture, they still painted the rest of the sandal but the straps on the top are just the same green as his skin. Aside from that bump in the road though I love finally having a Planet Hulk figure since I missed the MU one. The Thor is definitely smaller than he should be but I suppose it's not terrible since he is still almost as tall as figures using the Jim Lee Cyclops body. I like the design enough to be content with it. My Enchantress is okay but since every other one had chameleon-eyes there wasn't really going to be a clear winner, the general sculpt of the head is a clear improvement on the old comic pack so finding one with even decent paint is quite an upgrade IMO. Skurge is the best of the four, literally the only downside for me is that it took so long to happen. None of the ones I saw had perfect paint on the body armor but none were bad.

I normally dont gripe on articulation but Thor could have used some wrist articulation so he dose not look as weird when holding either his hammer or his sword.

[Jackieboy]

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Originally Posted by Kernel

@ MUfan97 Fast forward to the 7:45 mark, there is a 3.75" collector that expresses our concerns.. nervous Dwight is a good description and he spits out a classic line of bullshit. I haven't even bothered to watch this years SDCC presentation as I don't think they talked about 3.75" other than that rainbow squad deadpool set.

The 3.75 guy comes across more nervous than the Hasbro rep team.im surprised stall didnt take shartimus out with that Cap america shield! stall clearly does not enjoy being questioned by him!

[kostej]

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Originally Posted by Crisperion Fett

I can keep my eyes open 👍🏽
No guarantees, as they will probably be gone from the 1 I found them in, but I will try to check another 1, pal. Target's don't always all mark stuff down at the same time.

Thanks, man!

[Prem1x]

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Originally Posted by Kernel

@ MUfan97 Fast forward to the 7:45 mark, there is a 3.75" collector that expresses our concerns.. nervous Dwight is a good description and he spits out a classic line of bullshit. I haven't even bothered to watch this years SDCC presentation as I don't think they talked about 3.75" other than that rainbow squad deadpool set.

So, basically, the ML Hasbro team still wants to keep 4" price point down and therefore can't give us articulation or nicer paint.

This, and at the same time, they experiment with 5" kid lines, and Titans, and figures on ATVs.

Obviously the MU (now ML) 4" stuff is still "for collectors" since it is no longer apparent that is "for kids" as they used to claim. So why won't they raise the price and give us nicer figures that collectors want? To protect encroachment into their 6" market is the only logical answer.

[ukmu]

What they NEED to ask is why is it only 35% cheaper for 3.75" v 6" when for an additional few more dollars you get 85% more plastic, a window box display, multiple hands, weaponS, alternate head AND a baf piece. That equals to about 7 times the weight in plastic and cardboard while we get ZERO accessories and HALF the articulation.

Also mention to them how the 6" peg warms and 3.75" sells out rapidly. Then have him explain his "DELICATE BALANCE BETWEEN PRICE POINT AND WHAT IS DELIVERED TO MARKET" theory one more time.

Ass hat.

[ukmu]

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Originally Posted by Prem1x

So, basically, the ML Hasbro team still wants to keep 4" price point down .............. To protect encroachment into their 6" market is the only logical answer.

[En Sabah Nerd]

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Originally Posted by joefan76

I normally dont gripe on articulation but Thor could have used some wrist articulation so he dose not look as weird when holding either his hammer or his sword.

Definitely would've helped to have at least gotten swivel joints for the wrists.

[Ninjinister]

I picked up a few more Crystar figures. Pics forthcoming when I get a chance. They're pretty neat.

Still haven't gotten Crystar himself. He goes loose incomplete for a decent price but I want his crown too since it's as close to iconic as it gets for the character. I've never seen on with just the fig and the crown though and even loose completes go for a bit more than I want to pay.

[Sithlord1963]

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Originally Posted by joefan76

I normally dont gripe on articulation but Thor could have used some wrist articulation so he dose not look as weird when holding either his hammer or his sword.

Loved the Thor in the packaging, then released it from it's plastic prison and absolutely hated it. On top of every other problem mentioned, swivel left shoulder, seriously?????? So......out came the saw, drill, superglue and Miliput. 6 hours later, added height in the waist and upper legs, ball-joint left shoulder, removable shoulder pad, swivel wrists and soft goods cape. can live with him now!!!!!
https://scontent.flhr2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...03&oe=59FC5968

[Prem1x]

Finally around to taking a picture of Kang chair. It only fit into my Ant-Man shelf. Close enough.
This stands are usually a let down because they fall apart easily. But in this case it works really well.




Also, if anyone knows where I can get a scythe for my Jack O'Lantern custom, I'd appreciate it.

[Pilkster]

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Originally Posted by Prem1x

Finally around to taking a picture of Kang chair. It only fit into my Ant-Man shelf. Close enough.
This stands are usually a let down because they fall apart easily. But in this case it works really well.




Also, if anyone knows where I can get a scythe for my Jack O'Lantern custom, I'd appreciate it.

Very very nice indeed sir!!

[LordMudd]

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Originally Posted by Prem1x

Also, if anyone knows where I can get a scythe for my Jack O'Lantern custom, I'd appreciate it.

Might try the Robot Reaper from Super 7's The Worst line. 3 versions available now, mostly on ebay from China, so it will take a couple of weeks.

CCC.

[Kernel]

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Originally Posted by Prem1x

So, basically, the ML Hasbro team still wants to keep 4" price point down and therefore can't give us articulation or nicer paint.

This, and at the same time, they experiment with 5" kid lines, and Titans, and figures on ATVs.

Obviously the MU (now ML) 4" stuff is still "for collectors" since it is no longer apparent that is "for kids" as they used to claim. So why won't they raise the price and give us nicer figures that collectors want? To protect encroachment into their 6" market is the only logical answer.

Yeah every time my kids see spiderman with an ATV or agent venom or whomever they are like "why would spiderman need a bike that makes no sense!" Especially in manhattan, that place is a nightmare to drive in.

[BeRealNickNaro]

Prem1x, I feel like Vortorios might have a scythe. If not possibly Angel Forge.

Ukmu, The argument I see repeated is that it's not so much the plastic costs, but rather the tooling. Apparently it's the same amount to tool a 6" figure as it is a 4". My gripe is always this: if small companies like Boss Fight and Marauder can offer high quality figures for roughly $20 a piece at MUCH lower production numbers, why can't mainstream companies do the same at $10-15? And I mean every figure has articulation matching BFS. There really seems to be no excuse beyond greed or not wanting to.

[MUfan97]

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Originally Posted by BeRealNickNaro

Prem1x, I feel like Vortorios might have a scythe. If not possibly Angel Forge.

Ukmu, The argument I see repeated is that it's not so much the plastic costs, but rather the tooling. Apparently it's the same amount to tool a 6" figure as it is a 4". My gripe is always this: if small companies like Boss Fight and Marauder can offer high quality figures for roughly $20 a piece at MUCH lower production numbers, why can't mainstream companies do the same at $10-15? And I mean every figure has articulation matching BFS. There really seems to be no excuse beyond greed or not wanting to.

Let's also note that Star Wars SA figures get the full articulation, and only cost about $12(which will continue through the Vintage collection), yet MU is probably the most mainstream 3 3/4 inch line, yet costs about $15* with LESS articulation?


Something is not adding up.




*using preorder prices for that.

[Autobot_Goldbug]

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Originally Posted by BeRealNickNaro

Ukmu, The argument I see repeated is that it's not so much the plastic costs, but rather the tooling. Apparently it's the same amount to tool a 6" figure as it is a 4". My gripe is always this: if small companies like Boss Fight and Marauder can offer high quality figures for roughly $20 a piece at MUCH lower production numbers, why can't mainstream companies do the same at $10-15? And I mean every figure has articulation matching BFS. There really seems to be no excuse beyond greed or not wanting to.

They are doing it again for Star Wars so shouldn't be a problem for Marvel.

[Ninjinister]

At this point I'd rather Hasbro do like what Funko is doing with their DC lines and pay a tenner for those than the $13-15+ we are for what we're getting.

[BeRealNickNaro]

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

Let's also note that Star Wars SA figures get the full articulation, and only cost about $12(which will continue through the Vintage collection), yet MU is probably the most mainstream 3 3/4 inch line, yet costs about $15* with LESS articulation?


Something is not adding up.




*using preorder prices for that.

I hope the prices stay the same (around $12). I had read that the prices for the vintage line would go up to $15 or more, but I forget where I read it and whether it was just a rumor or speculation. Either way, I feel like TFA kind of soured me on Star Wars collecting. Not the movie, but toyline and all the frustration that came with it.

[LordMudd]

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

Let's also note that Star Wars SA figures get the full articulation, and only cost about $12(which will continue through the Vintage collection), yet MU is probably the most mainstream 3 3/4 inch line, yet costs about $15* with LESS articulation?

Something is not adding up.

*using preorder prices for that.

Back when we got our information from magazines like Tomart's, we were told outright the most expensive part of the process was making the mold. This explained why Kenner did so many rainbow Batmen. More recently during the DCIH run, Toyguru said that the mold making and paint app processes cost the same. If that is the case, why are we still getting so many "rainbow superheroes?"


CCC.

[Il Cattivo]

not all star wars "SA" figures get the full articulation though. *cough* t-crotches *cough*
just sayin...

[MUfan97]

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Originally Posted by Il Cattivo

not all star wars "SA" figures get the full articulation though. *cough* t-crotches *cough*
just sayin...

Are you talking about rereleases? 'Cause those older molds reflect the times in which they were made.


All of the newer figs get a Star Wars standard of fully articulated, at the very least.

[Il Cattivo]

nope.

biggs, yoda, carbonite han, ree-yees, skiff guard etc. all new releases and all have t-crotches.