New Marvel Legends/6" Appreciation Thread

ultraman zoffy · 02-20-2014, 04:53 PM

I have the case on pre-order from BBTS... so that means I'll probably get the figures around April. lol

ProfessorHov · 02-20-2014, 05:50 PM

Where in Cali where they spotted cuz nothing in Los Angeles yet. Not one target i have checked got them

ProfessorHov · 02-20-2014, 06:42 PM

Checked all the so cal targets no new cap wave

Iceman · 02-20-2014, 07:22 PM

Found this today at TRU. This makes the 5th AIM/Hydra goon someone has stolen in my area (that I know of). Whatever ass did this much be a real sick puppy.

ran495 · 02-20-2014, 07:32 PM

you should report it to the manager.

Iceman · 02-20-2014, 07:35 PM

I took it up to the service desk when I found it. The lady went from a cheerful expression thinking I was buying something to a "what the hell is this look".

ran495 · 02-20-2014, 07:44 PM

this is a new low. i cant believe they dont know this hasnt happened before. they should have been watching those MLs by now.

Iceman · 02-20-2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ran495

this is a new low. i cant believe they dont know this hasnt happened before. they should have been watching those MLs by now.

Yup. And they are stock right up front! Literally 12 feet from the cash registers.

ultraman zoffy · 02-20-2014, 08:31 PM

Keep an eye out on forums for anyone from your area posting pics of their "awesome" Hydra/Aim army builds or continuously selling loose goons on ebay... chances are that's your culprit.

Zeruel · 02-20-2014, 08:34 PM

I imagine it's a nightmare running any kind of security in a store that size, but how could a person quietly and discretely fish a figure out of a package like that? Crazy.

Iceman · 02-20-2014, 08:42 PM

I never see anyone from my city on any of the sites I go to. I know there are collectors here as stuff gets bought. I've ran into some of them at stores and through kijiji deals though.

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Originally Posted by Zeruel

I imagine it's a nightmare running any kind of security in a store that size, but how could a person quietly and discretely fish a figure out of a package like that? Crazy.

That's just it. The box is right there on the pegs behind a few others. I did some LP stuff for Best Buy when I was a teenager and they needed someone to work the camera. Typically a thief would pick up the figures and then go to a dark corner and do their deed. At that point I would expect the boxes to get hidden on a shelf or in the top stock or something. Not put right back on the peg.

Black Arbor · 02-20-2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Found this today at TRU. This makes the 5th AIM/Hydra goon someone has stolen in my area (that I know of). Whatever ass did this much be a real sick puppy.

Man, that really, REALLY blows. At my Toys R Us, the Captain America ML's are on a top peg, and I'm a shorter guy, so I see the Marvel Now Cap's/Agents of AIM/Hydra names on the bottom of the package first. I'd be so cheesed if I saw that, got excited, then found out it was empty.

Anyways, getting back to more positive note, I got my second AIM soldier from Ebay today (at a markup, ya can't win 'em all, I guess, haha.) Check out the display, ya'll!

skywarrped · 02-20-2014, 08:54 PM

I hope the retailers complain to Hasbro about this. As much as I like the packaging, it needs to be more secure. I found this last week at TRU and turned it in to the cashier. Had to explain to her that it should be one of the two figures shown on the back of the package. Another collector friend found that someone swapped either Black Cat or Spiderwoman for a DC Catwoman.

ran495 · 02-20-2014, 08:58 PM

so keep a look out for loose figures without accessories. apparently the thieves leave them behind

Black Arbor · 02-20-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ran495

so keep a look out for loose figures without accessories. apparently the thieves leave them behind

Well, if it's the HYDRA soldier they're swiping, I can't really blame 'em. Those weapons are gosh-awful, lol.

ProfessorHov · 02-20-2014, 10:38 PM

I posted this few weeks ago it's happening every where

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ran495 · 02-20-2014, 11:12 PM

this is deplorable as well but i dont understand why spider-man infinite series and captain america infinite series have different prices. im assuming thats the reason this person swapped the internal packaging of the beetle with the hydra fig

Exodus · 02-21-2014, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ran495

this is deplorable as well but i dont understand why spider-man infinite series and captain america infinite series have different prices. im assuming thats the reason this person swapped the internal packaging of the beetle with the hydra fig

They're actually the same price now, before they weren't.

Black Arbor · 02-21-2014, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ran495

this is deplorable as well but i dont understand why spider-man infinite series and captain america infinite series have different prices. im assuming thats the reason this person swapped the internal packaging of the beetle with the hydra fig

Well, they might've done it 'cause the AIM soldier/Zemo figure that used to be in the package is loads better than that Beetle figure, and the Beetle is relatively easier to find. It's also been noted that the Captain America figures don't have the folding tabs taped down, making it a lot easier for someone to swap out figures, especially since both the Spidey and Cap waves' packaging is the exact same shape.

DRock2416 · 02-21-2014, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

Man, that really, REALLY blows. At my Toys R Us, the Captain America ML's are on a top peg, and I'm a shorter guy, so I see the Marvel Now Cap's/Agents of AIM/Hydra names on the bottom of the package first. I'd be so cheesed if I saw that, got excited, then found out it was empty.

Anyways, getting back to more positive note, I got my second AIM soldier from Ebay today (at a markup, ya can't win 'em all, I guess, haha.)

Ya, I caved and bought 3 AIM soldiers on ebay for about 35-40 dollars. I gave up combing stores for them.

warmachine6 · 02-21-2014, 04:33 AM

omg this again !!! what the hell literally these store people need to open there eyes or hasbro needs to give them a like guide with pictures so that those scalpers can't return the figures

Serious Lee · 02-21-2014, 07:39 AM

It really sucks that there are people stealing figures that we collectors would happily pay for, but in a way, it shows you how popular the new ML lines are. It still sucks though

Iceman · 02-21-2014, 07:48 AM

cause if the fastest selling ones get stolen they won't show up as sales and maybe it doesn't get reordered.

dark_rampage · 02-21-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

Man, that really, REALLY blows. At my Toys R Us, the Captain America ML's are on a top peg, and I'm a shorter guy, so I see the Marvel Now Cap's/Agents of AIM/Hydra names on the bottom of the package first. I'd be so cheesed if I saw that, got excited, then found out it was empty.

Anyways, getting back to more positive note, I got my second AIM soldier from Ebay today (at a markup, ya can't win 'em all, I guess, haha.) Check out the display, ya'll!

Hey what are using to hang your Archangel?

Black Arbor · 02-21-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dark_rampage

Hey what are using to hang your Archangel?

Just an old piece of bent coat hanger.

the simplest solutions are the best.

02-20-2014, 07:22 PM	#2104
Iceman MUtant Overlord Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,754	Found this today at TRU. This makes the 5th AIM/Hydra goon someone has stolen in my area (that I know of). Whatever ass did this much be a real sick puppy. __________________ BST

02-20-2014, 07:35 PM	#2106
Iceman MUtant Overlord Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,754	I took it up to the service desk when I found it. The lady went from a cheerful expression thinking I was buying something to a "what the hell is this look". __________________ BST

02-20-2014, 08:00 PM	#2108
Iceman MUtant Overlord Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,754	Quote: Originally Posted by ran495 this is a new low. i cant believe they dont know this hasnt happened before. they should have been watching those MLs by now. Yup. And they are stock right up front! Literally 12 feet from the cash registers. __________________ BST

02-20-2014, 08:34 PM	#2110
Zeruel Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 80	I imagine it's a nightmare running any kind of security in a store that size, but how could a person quietly and discretely fish a figure out of a package like that? Crazy. __________________ http://www.toyark.com/zeruels-b-s-t-98258/

02-20-2014, 08:42 PM	#2111
Iceman MUtant Overlord Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,754	I never see anyone from my city on any of the sites I go to. I know there are collectors here as stuff gets bought. I've ran into some of them at stores and through kijiji deals though. Quote: Originally Posted by Zeruel I imagine it's a nightmare running any kind of security in a store that size, but how could a person quietly and discretely fish a figure out of a package like that? Crazy. That's just it. The box is right there on the pegs behind a few others. I did some LP stuff for Best Buy when I was a teenager and they needed someone to work the camera. Typically a thief would pick up the figures and then go to a dark corner and do their deed. At that point I would expect the boxes to get hidden on a shelf or in the top stock or something. Not put right back on the peg. __________________ BST Last edited by Iceman; 02-20-2014 at 08:44 PM..