New Marvel Legends/6" Appreciation Thread

kenm2474 · 09-06-2015, 07:42 PM

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SymbiSpidey · 09-07-2015, 09:44 PM

Hey guys!

Just picked up Tiger Shark and Grim Reaper today. Both are pretty fun figures, especially like Grim Reaper though.

However, I'm halfway through building Ultron and his right arm is extremely loose when I plug it into the torso, to the point where he can't even keep his arm up. I'm wondering if anybody else has had this problem. I think I might either have a defective torso or a defective arm :/

Dr Kain · 09-07-2015, 10:02 PM

Definitely don't have that problem on mine. Although, the left arm can come out of the socket easier than the right.

3233rafael · 09-08-2015, 06:41 AM

advocatepinoy · 09-08-2015, 08:03 AM

Hey, guys! I just want to share my review of the SDCC Dr. Strange fig.

Watch it here:

Astral Form Doctor Strange by Dominic Dimagmaliw, on Flickr

ultraman zoffy · 09-08-2015, 08:10 AM

Not sure if folks are still looking, but check out your local Walgreens if you're still in the hunt for Rhino and HB wave figures... my nearby store in the Sacramento, CA area had both waves and Black Ant-Man just casually hanging out in the toy aisle (in contrast to the older waves clogging all the Targets in the area). I'd gone in looking for the classic DD exclusive and didn't need those waves, but it was impressive to see them more up to date than the normal retailers.

SymbiSpidey · 09-08-2015, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Definitely don't have that problem on mine. Although, the left arm can come out of the socket easier than the right.

Hmm...guess I'll have to take some tissue or future floor polish and hope I can tighten up the joint.

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Originally Posted by ultraman zoffy

Not sure if folks are still looking, but check out your local Walgreens if you're still in the hunt for Rhino and HB wave figures... my nearby store in the Sacramento, CA area had both waves and Black Ant-Man just casually hanging out in the toy aisle (in contrast to the older waves clogging all the Targets in the area). I'd gone in looking for the classic DD exclusive and didn't need those waves, but it was impressive to see them more up to date than the normal retailers.

Also thanks, zoffy! Just checked out the second Walgreens within 5 minutes of me and they had the entire Hulkbuster wave sans War Machine just chilling there. I picked up Thundra, Valkyrie and Vision and left Blizzard and Dr. Strange there since lack of $$$ lol

My area's somewhat of a double edged sword. I don't think there's too many ML collectors around here which explains why many retailers around me still have figures from months (and in Superior Spider-Man's case, a year) ago that aren't selling, and therefore the stores don't have any real incentive to get the new waves. On the plus side, when stuff does come in, I don't have to worry too much about stuff flying off the shelves so I can take my sweet time collecting a wave.

KcKilla · 09-08-2015, 06:10 PM

So I am getting ready to move was going to seek your guys advice on bags for figure storage. I know I need Polypropylene but a lot of the bags on Amazon have vague descriptions, I was thinking 5x8 but none of the bags plainly say polypropylene so I was unsure which ones to get. Prefer to get them off Amazon if possible, anyone have any advice/recommendations?

ultraman zoffy · 09-08-2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KcKilla

So I am getting ready to move was going to seek your guys advice on bags for figure storage. I know I need Polypropylene but a lot of the bags on Amazon have vague descriptions, I was thinking 5x8 but none of the bags plainly say polypropylene so I was unsure which ones to get. Prefer to get them off Amazon if possible, anyone have any advice/recommendations?

I get all my storage bags here. Best prices for the best quality acid free bags you can buy (6x9 is my standard legends size, but I have a variety of sizes for 3.75s and bigger legends figures): GTZIP Plain 2 Mil Zip Bags 6 x 9 in. Clear 100 pc. -- CreateForLess

Trivial Psychic · 09-08-2015, 09:22 PM

Stopped by my local Walgreens today to find get my brother a birthday card, and was completely caught off guard by finally running into Doctor Strange, along with the rest of the Hulkbuster wave. I was close to picking up Vision as well, but the paints on him were atrocious...easily some of the worst I have seen on a legends figure in some time. Hopefully that was just a bad egg in the bunch.

That said, those looking for the Hulkbuster wave, Walgreens is carrying those now as well. Good to know that they are expanding beyond the Spider-man waves of Legends.

wolverine2281 · 09-08-2015, 09:37 PM

Yep they have both HB and Rhino

kenm2474 · 09-09-2015, 09:35 AM

My HB repainted

Spyne98 · 09-09-2015, 10:23 AM

^Looks pretty awesome!

ultraman zoffy · 09-09-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kenm2474

My HB repainted

Awesome repaint, Ken! What brand of paint did you use for the gold armor bits? I've tried a Testors shade, but it's not very good...

kenm2474 · 09-09-2015, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ultraman zoffy

Awesome repaint, Ken! What brand of paint did you use for the gold armor bits? I've tried a Testors shade, but it's not very good...

Model masters Metallic royal gold

ChuckSass · 09-09-2015, 05:52 PM

if anyone has an extra Hellcat kicking around I'm interested. I want to make a Greer Nelson custom

SymbiSpidey · 09-09-2015, 08:13 PM

Checked out the Walgreens closest by me today. Found Dr. Strange, War Machine, Iron-Man and Vision. Ended up picking up Dr. Strange. Right now, it looks like Walgreens might actually be the best place to find these at retail. Between the two Walgreens close by, they had the entire HB wave. I just need to get Iron-Man, War Machine and Blizzard when I get more money.

Phantomcrow · 09-09-2015, 10:10 PM

If you nee a HB figure keep an eye out at some Wal-Marts. One I went to had 6 cases worth on the shelf. Two others I checked only had gotten one case each. And it looks like each store was getting 1 case of Rhino BAF series as well. Glad Layaway is back for the season, cause I put a set of HB back at one store and a Rhino set at another store.

Trivial Psychic · 09-09-2015, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantomcrow

If you nee a HB figure keep an eye out at some Wal-Marts. One I went to had 6 cases worth on the shelf. Two others I checked only had gotten one case each. And it looks like each store was getting 1 case of Rhino BAF series as well. Glad Layaway is back for the season, cause I put a set of HB back at one store and a Rhino set at another store.

This....this...just makes me wanna cry. I haven't seen a Walmart in my area stock like this since 2007...

Spyne98 · 09-10-2015, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckSass

if anyone has an extra Hellcat kicking around I'm interested. I want to make a Greer Nelson custom

Just wondering, are you making her as Tigra? I thought her old costume was pretty much the same as Hellcat?

ChuckSass · 09-10-2015, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Spyne98

Just wondering, are you making her as Tigra? I thought her old costume was pretty much the same as Hellcat?

pretty much, she just has a little claw logo as well as black hair and eyes with cat pupils

Spyne98 · 09-10-2015, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckSass

pretty much, she just has a little claw logo as well as black hair and eyes with cat pupils

Oh ok! Cool! I wasn't aware of the differences.

305Batman · 09-10-2015, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Phantomcrow

If you nee a HB figure keep an eye out at some Wal-Marts. One I went to had 6 cases worth on the shelf. Two others I checked only had gotten one case each. And it looks like each store was getting 1 case of Rhino BAF series as well. Glad Layaway is back for the season, cause I put a set of HB back at one store and a Rhino set at another store.

That is one smart stockperson!

Phantomcrow · 09-10-2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 305Batman

That is one smart stockperson!

Not quite, I spent 10 minutes rearranging the figures so that each peg had the same figures on it. The entire endcap was a mixed mess of 4 different ML lines. I put all the Ant man and Thanos Baf figures on the bottom shelf, the Rhino Baf on the second shelf and all the HB figures on the top. It was clear that the stock person did not care about their job at all. But that is ok. I organized them and put them in good view so people can see them. I even straightened the figures in the regular section and put the HB case over there facing front and even put the Daredevil and Spidey 2099 figure they had on front of the Spiderman section.

PlayTime · 09-10-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantomcrow

That is a beautiful sight. I dont think I have ever seen a full wave in such abundance like that.
I dont think I've seen that many MLI in one place like that either.
That right there is about 3-4 stores worth, maybe more, around here.

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SymbiSpidey Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,495	Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Kain Definitely don't have that problem on mine. Although, the left arm can come out of the socket easier than the right. Hmm...guess I'll have to take some tissue or future floor polish and hope I can tighten up the joint. Quote: Originally Posted by ultraman zoffy Not sure if folks are still looking, but check out your local Walgreens if you're still in the hunt for Rhino and HB wave figures... my nearby store in the Sacramento, CA area had both waves and Black Ant-Man just casually hanging out in the toy aisle (in contrast to the older waves clogging all the Targets in the area). I'd gone in looking for the classic DD exclusive and didn't need those waves, but it was impressive to see them more up to date than the normal retailers. Also thanks, zoffy! Just checked out the second Walgreens within 5 minutes of me and they had the entire Hulkbuster wave sans War Machine just chilling there. I picked up Thundra, Valkyrie and Vision and left Blizzard and Dr. Strange there since lack of $$$ lol My area's somewhat of a double edged sword. I don't think there's too many ML collectors around here which explains why many retailers around me still have figures from months (and in Superior Spider-Man's case, a year) ago that aren't selling, and therefore the stores don't have any real incentive to get the new waves. On the plus side, when stuff does come in, I don't have to worry too much about stuff flying off the shelves so I can take my sweet time collecting a wave. Last edited by SymbiSpidey; 09-08-2015 at 05:44 PM..

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