[Dr Kain]

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Originally Posted by Spyne98

Man, everyone except Hasbro is getting the Vintage Card X wave out. Come on, Pulse! Send me my stuff!

That's the whole reason I can no longer justify a Pulse Premium account. They were getting too many things last. At this point, I'll just eat the shipping cost if it is something that is 100% limited to Pulse.

[GizmoTron]

Pulse still is getting in new stuff fairly regularly and on pace with most outlets. But not with everything, anymore than those other outlets. BBTS got a lot of stuff in first this time, but a few months ago they seemed to be the ones who were always now dead last. The point is trying to pick and buy from the guys who will always be first is a fruitless endeavor, because without fail someone somewhere is always going to get the stuff before you do. So in the end just learn patience.

[Dr Kain]

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Originally Posted by GizmoTron

Pulse still is getting in new stuff fairly regularly and on pace with most outlets. But not with everything, anymore than those other outlets. BBTS got a lot of stuff in first this time, but a few months ago they seemed to be the ones who were always now dead last. The point is trying to pick and buy from the guys who will always be first is a fruitless endeavor, because without fail someone somewhere is always going to get the stuff before you do. So in the end just learn patience.

Another issue is the overlyl complicated return/exchange policy of Pulse. It should be as simple as an email and them sending you a shipping label with a replacement on the way. Instead, you have to send them an email, they will then direct you to another email to contact, then they have to approve the return/exhcnage, you have to send it back, and then if they have any available, they'll ship you a replacement. WTF???

[Dr Kain]

I opened up Dark Phoenix and Avalanche yesterday. Not really sure how I feel about Avalanche having pupils, but it is nice to at least have an Avalanche figure in my collection. I do feel that he isn't wide enough, though. He's cool for what he is and the paint apps are nicely done.

As for Dark Phoenix, aside from the yellow boot thingy being shorter on the right side than the left side, she is really nice. Initially, I had planned to put the old Dark Phoenix head on her, but the new head is exceptional. I love the way they painted the hair along with the face. I do prefer the yellow eyes on the other one. Nevertheless, the pinless legs and arms, along with the double jointed arms, and the new sash make it a superior figure overall. I will miss the dark wash shading the old one had.

[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Spyne98

I feel like they just miss out on me giving my money directly to them. If I find stuff in stores, I buy it and cancel the preorders. I think I'm just being impatient. I'm really not in a rush I suppose.

They obviously don't care as much about whom sells their figures as we might think, otherwise Hasbro Pulse would be a buttoned-down, well-oiled machine.

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Originally Posted by GizmoTron

Pulse still is getting in new stuff fairly regularly and on pace with most outlets. But not with everything, anymore than those other outlets. BBTS got a lot of stuff in first this time, but a few months ago they seemed to be the ones who were always now dead last. The point is trying to pick and buy from the guys who will always be first is a fruitless endeavor, because without fail someone somewhere is always going to get the stuff before you do. So in the end just learn patience.

Hasbro has been making Marvel Legends since 2007, which gives them 16 years of experience with the license and all the surrounding elements. Beyond the unpredictable supply chain woes brought on by a global pandemic, they’ve had ample time to work out “kinks” within their logistical distribution, a very important element of any manufacturer’s efforts to deliver their wares to customers. Mind you, the haphazard delivery of Legends to online retailers pre-dates the recent revelations regarding worldwide supply chains and is an enduring feature for Marvel Legends collectors, even with the advent of Hasbro Pulse, their own proprietary website.

I’m assuming that you’re attempting to assuage the typical grumbling that arises when these routine inconsistencies transition from the placid heating of water to a full-on rolling boil. However, noticing patterns is what we’re encouraged to do in the process of discovery of anything and Hasbro’s inconsistency has been the only constant in this equation. While I may not know, specifically, why Hasbro cannot seem to get a handle on the logistics of delivery after 16 years, I do understand the relationship between a manufacturer and their on-line/brick & mortar retailers and can opine without delving into rank conspiracy.

Exclusivity, even a briefly timed one, is a huge carrot for foot-traffic (or on-line traffic, for that matter) in this age of FOMO and it represents a huge bargaining chip for Hasbro. My grousing has less to do with lacking patience, I have plenty of that, and more to do with being disgruntled because I’ve been a good faith actor for many years and have grown tired of the antics surrounding release windows. At some point, it became obvious to me that Hasbro’s system isn’t broken, it’s designed to be this way.

And this has little to do with where I’m currently at as a collector as I've voiced my opinion about this for many years.

[Dr Kain]

I opened Spiral. She's pretty cool for being a character I know almost nothing about. I'm disappointed that Hasbro only gave her two additional hands, and hands for solely the left side at that. A couple for the right side would have been nice.

[TheBlueMarvel]

Spiral is an awesome figure. It's up there with Kang, classic Herc, and a couple of others in faithfulness of translation.

[Shockme66]

Found these cool universal figure stands; I may try these to help display my collection better... I have so many figures and the foot pegs become an issue; these look like a good solution.

I also like that this has mounts for the extra heads. Found this on Etsy...

[firmpulse]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Spiral is an awesome figure. It's up there with Kang, classic Herc, and a couple of others in faithfulness of translation.

I agree with all that. Especially love Spiral. I've been waiting on a decent version of her for years and this totally blows me away.

[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by firmpulse

I agree with all that. Especially love Spiral. I've been waiting on a decent version of her for years and this totally blows me away.

Yeah, dude, it really is pretty standout and easily up there with the Ultrons, classic War Machines, and other high-water marks. I think it was Ben Roe that said it was the best ML ever made. While that’s pretty lofty and a perch I reserve for Galactus and the Sentinel, Spiral is definitely up there.