New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

kylactus · 10-17-2018, 05:01 PM

Yes, but the sculpt just doesn’t translate as well in 1:18.The smaller you go the the softer fine details become, and mistakes, like paint being off, are far more noticeable, and it makes it harder to get a perfect representation. Show me one 3.75 figure of a real human that looks anywhere as good as its 6” counterpart from the last 2 years... for that matter show me one 6” figure that looks as good as a hot Toys 12” figure. The smaller you go, the more detail you loose, it’s just a fact.

Autobot_Goldbug · 10-17-2018, 05:44 PM

say goodbye to cheap toys from China
S.O.B.!
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45894346
FYI this may also increase prices on everything else too

Harbinger · 10-17-2018, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug

say goodbye to cheap toys from China
S.O.B.!
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45894346
FYI this may also increase prices on everything else too

Just another excuse for compnies to jck prices up. Guarantee you that legends will rise to almost 30 bucks and that will effectively end the reign of toys ingeneral. And as much as id love to see mu make a comeback at the prices theyd wanna charge id rather it stay deadthen stagnate on at 13 plus bucks. 8 bucks is as much as they should be and 20 bucks is pushing it for comic/2 packs.

Autobot_Goldbug · 10-17-2018, 07:38 PM

it will hit all those Chinese ebayers hard too
without them I would never have a Maria Hill or some of those other hard to find figures

kostej · 10-17-2018, 11:37 PM

All you US guys who are complaining about the rising price of Marvel figures - do you know what is the price here in Europe?

In Czech Republic Hydro-man wave was being sold for 17USD, Chameleon wave for 19USD. We are talking about the country where average household disposable income is 21103USD. Other countries have similar prices. Distribution was awful with delayed or even skipped waves, with movie lines arriving weeks after movie premiered etc. It is in stark contrast to ie. LEGO products that are always available for the prices comparable to the rest of the world.

Super Joe · 10-17-2018, 11:37 PM

Adding to the note of international toys, here's a tiny bit of good news. Steve Evans of the Star Wars line announced an "Archive" 3.75 Vintage Collection! Its basically re-releases "mostly" for Europe. "Mostly" may mean at least 1 domestic U.S. retailer might get "Archive" 3.75 figures.

So if Evans can do an "Archive" 3.75 line can Bobby Vala also bring back his own "Archive" 3.75 Vintage Collection? He's part of Hasbro's Marvel team who came up with the Toy Biz Vintage Collection. Bobby can include old and new figures in such a line. He's a big G.I Joe fan. As added incentive - maybe add a Joe - in each wave to double down on that nostalgia! Like Toy Biz, its Joe too who was part, of the Marvel 1990s. This should be done in time for the new Snake Eyes film! Can someone do a photoshop of Snake Eyes on a Toy Biz card?

MUfan97 · 10-17-2018, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DerStahlhelm

It’s perfectly possible to do facial sculpts at 4” with the same level of detail as the 6” figures, especially with the shift to digital sculpting where it’s just a matter of resizing a 3D model.
Don’t believe me? Have a look at any of the amazing hydro-shrunk head casts offered by many casters.

Plus, they can now do the face scan stuff for 3.75 inchers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylactus

Yes, but the sculpt just doesn’t translate as well in 1:18.The smaller you go the the softer fine details become, and mistakes, like paint being off, are far more noticeable, and it makes it harder to get a perfect representation. Show me one 3.75 figure of a real human that looks anywhere as good as its 6” counterpart from the last 2 years... for that matter show me one 6” figure that looks as good as a hot Toys 12” figure. The smaller you go, the more detail you loose, it’s just a fact.

Well, yes, they may not be AS comparable, but you can still get more than enough to capture the likeness. Force Link's OT figures have great likenesses. Just look at the Ben Kenobi, Luke Skywalker(the 3 pack one), and The Emperor. Despite limitations in being 5 POA figures, the sculpts capture the essence of the characters brilliantly, and Luke actually looks better than his 6 inch Black series counterpart. Jurassic World is a recent example in the same scale. Likenesses in general have gotten way better in the past two years.

kostej · 10-18-2018, 12:27 AM

Hasbro planning layoffs? Does anyone know more about it? https://turnto10.com/news/local/hasbro-planning-layoffs

LordMudd · 10-18-2018, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kostej

Hasbro planning layoffs? Does anyone know more about it? https://turnto10.com/news/local/hasbro-planning-layoffs

Can they please start with Dwight?

CCC.

Il Cattivo · 10-18-2018, 02:24 AM

impossible. dwight's the one who does the firings. he's called 'barrel' for a reason.

Snowflakian · 10-18-2018, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kostej

All you US guys who are complaining about the rising price of Marvel figures - do you know what is the price here in Europe?

My complaints are more towards production prices to get those under control. Those increasing, cause the MSRP to go up, causes the foreign market prices to go up too. Getting those back to reasonable helps us all.

And we're at least 2 years out from a GI Joe movie. Well, 2+ years. Generally for big budget films like it, or even reasonably big budget. It's roughly 2 years from start day of filming, and filming hasn't started yet, so we're a little ways out for that. Right now we're still in only rough draft territory, not shooting script territory.

We should potentially be getting both a snake eyes prequel though, and a formal GI Joe 3. Is possible they may merge elements of both. But the main intent seems to have more classic nods, while still maintaining the scifi elements too.

When those are farther along is when we'll hear more about 1:18th toyline plans. Between that and various Marvel sequels that'll need new toy line material, and other areas, we may see some new product then outside of the exclusive packs.

kostej · 10-18-2018, 02:10 PM

What the...???

Il Cattivo · 10-18-2018, 02:26 PM

finally a thanos. thank you dwight!

DerStahlhelm · 10-18-2018, 03:00 PM

Ugh. More freaking 6”!

P Tom · 10-18-2018, 04:02 PM

Okay from which Hasbro panel did that picture come from?

Il Cattivo · 10-18-2018, 05:01 PM

from the dwight stall appreciation panel.

Ninjinister · 10-18-2018, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kostej

All you US guys who are complaining about the rising price of Marvel figures - do you know what is the price here in Europe?

I mean

"Stop bitching 'cause I have it worse" is kinda self-centered.

I mean I never tell my friends that they aren't allowed to complain about their bumps and bruises even though I've been in constant pain for over 10 years.

Harbinger · 10-18-2018, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

I mean

"Stop bitching 'cause I have it worse" is kinda self-centered.

I mean I never tell my friends that they aren't allowed to complain about their bumps and bruises even though I've been in constant pain for over 10 years.

Married?

Il Cattivo · 10-18-2018, 08:36 PM

worse. divorced.

EZTOYDUDE · 10-18-2018, 10:04 PM

I know we are now getting a Thanos in his armor from Hasbro that probably has better portions and fits in our scale but still heres a new look at thanos on the sheet that came with the Grey Hulk from the Disney store

kostej · 10-18-2018, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjinister

I mean

"Stop bitching 'cause I have it worse" is kinda self-centered.

I mean I never tell my friends that they aren't allowed to complain about their bumps and bruises even though I've been in constant pain for over 10 years.

What? I did not in any way suggest that you are not allowed to complain. I described situation in Europe that is even worse than in US. I even added smiley so everybody knows it's lighthearted post. We are all in this together, there is no need for antagonism. I am really sorry for your pain but your post was IMHO uncalled for.

WVMARVEL · 10-19-2018, 04:02 AM

Spiderverse! Now with villians.

joefan76 · 10-19-2018, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by EZTOYDUDE

I know we are now getting a Thanos in his armor from Hasbro that probably has better portions and fits in our scale but still heres a new look at thanos on the sheet that came with the Grey Hulk from the Disney store

We ain’t getting shit other than what larger figures might scale well with our collections more 6 inch figures like always.

Il Cattivo · 10-19-2018, 05:58 AM

Geomojo66 · 10-19-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by WVMARVEL

Spiderverse! Now with villians.

Nice! Is that jackal up in front?

10-17-2018, 06:35 PM	#36003
Harbinger Overlord of Evil Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lost Ruins. Posts: 15,143	Quote: Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug say goodbye to cheap toys from China S.O.B.! https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45894346 FYI this may also increase prices on everything else too Just another excuse for compnies to jck prices up. Guarantee you that legends will rise to almost 30 bucks and that will effectively end the reign of toys ingeneral. And as much as id love to see mu make a comeback at the prices theyd wanna charge id rather it stay deadthen stagnate on at 13 plus bucks. 8 bucks is as much as they should be and 20 bucks is pushing it for comic/2 packs. __________________

10-17-2018, 07:38 PM	#36004
Autobot_Goldbug Autobot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IL, USA Posts: 2,801	it will hit all those Chinese ebayers hard too without them I would never have a Maria Hill or some of those other hard to find figures Last edited by Autobot_Goldbug; 10-17-2018 at 11:40 PM..

10-17-2018, 11:37 PM	#36005
kostej Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 502	All you US guys who are complaining about the rising price of Marvel figures - do you know what is the price here in Europe? In Czech Republic Hydro-man wave was being sold for 17USD, Chameleon wave for 19USD. We are talking about the country where average household disposable income is 21103USD. Other countries have similar prices. Distribution was awful with delayed or even skipped waves, with movie lines arriving weeks after movie premiered etc. It is in stark contrast to ie. LEGO products that are always available for the prices comparable to the rest of the world. __________________ #marvel375forever

10-17-2018, 11:37 PM	#36006
Super Joe Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,285	Adding to the note of international toys, here's a tiny bit of good news. Steve Evans of the Star Wars line announced an "Archive" 3.75 Vintage Collection! Its basically re-releases "mostly" for Europe. "Mostly" may mean at least 1 domestic U.S. retailer might get "Archive" 3.75 figures. So if Evans can do an "Archive" 3.75 line can Bobby Vala also bring back his own "Archive" 3.75 Vintage Collection? He's part of Hasbro's Marvel team who came up with the Toy Biz Vintage Collection. Bobby can include old and new figures in such a line. He's a big G.I Joe fan. As added incentive - maybe add a Joe - in each wave to double down on that nostalgia! Like Toy Biz, its Joe too who was part, of the Marvel 1990s. This should be done in time for the new Snake Eyes film! Can someone do a photoshop of Snake Eyes on a Toy Biz card? Last edited by Super Joe; 10-24-2018 at 08:59 AM..

10-17-2018, 11:55 PM	#36007
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by DerStahlhelm It’s perfectly possible to do facial sculpts at 4” with the same level of detail as the 6” figures, especially with the shift to digital sculpting where it’s just a matter of resizing a 3D model. Don’t believe me? Have a look at any of the amazing hydro-shrunk head casts offered by many casters. Plus, they can now do the face scan stuff for 3.75 inchers. Quote: Originally Posted by kylactus Yes, but the sculpt just doesn’t translate as well in 1:18.The smaller you go the the softer fine details become, and mistakes, like paint being off, are far more noticeable, and it makes it harder to get a perfect representation. Show me one 3.75 figure of a real human that looks anywhere as good as its 6” counterpart from the last 2 years... for that matter show me one 6” figure that looks as good as a hot Toys 12” figure. The smaller you go, the more detail you loose, it’s just a fact. Well, yes, they may not be AS comparable, but you can still get more than enough to capture the likeness. Force Link's OT figures have great likenesses. Just look at the Ben Kenobi, Luke Skywalker(the 3 pack one), and The Emperor. Despite limitations in being 5 POA figures, the sculpts capture the essence of the characters brilliantly, and Luke actually looks better than his 6 inch Black series counterpart. Jurassic World is a recent example in the same scale. Likenesses in general have gotten way better in the past two years. __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.

10-18-2018, 02:26 PM	#36013
Il Cattivo Angel Eyes Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sad Hill Cemetery Posts: 2,678	finally a thanos. thank you dwight! __________________ Count your shots - four bullets for one man, that's a waste.

10-18-2018, 03:00 PM	#36014
DerStahlhelm Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Val Verde Posts: 88	Ugh. More freaking 6”!