Thor series IV

perrych · 09-01-2011, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by thechris

I think of all the Marvel lines Walmart had (here anyway), Thor did the most poorly. Even worse than Green Lantern.

Yeah - how many different Thors does a kid need - especially after having a few previously within MU itself (Modern, Comic Pack, SDCC, Android)? And what the movie line worse was that different Thors didn't look that different! And the deluxe Thor figures were essentially the same with some packed in attachment that made no sense in terms of a character who wields a hammer, not a gun!

Green Lantern failed at the box office, and thus failed as a toy - and even worse, the toys weren't that good. Green Lantern, like Mr. Fantastic, Plastic Man, and others, is cool because of what he can do creatively with his ring (others with their bodies). A toy can make four or five attachments to show a big gun the ring could make or an airplane or giant hammer, but what if the kid wants to make an ice bridge (sorry, that's the wonder twins - but you get the idea). Worse, though, is that Green Lantern isn't a kid favorite. The Corps characters look creepy. The villain looked really creepy. It was just not a great line.

thechris · 09-01-2011, 04:34 AM

To be honest, what kills it for me is that it's a movie line. I don't want an action figure that looks like Chris Hemsworth, Ryan Reynolds or Hugh Jackman. I want a figure that looks like comicbook versions of Thor, Green Lantern and Wolverine. There's something that turns me off about getting a figure that's a comicbook character that looks like an actor. It's different when it's a TV character like Dr. Who or a pro wrestler. Maybe I'm just weird, but it's totally what it is for me.

Pros From Dover · 09-01-2011, 09:00 AM

I picked up Fandral and the first Destroyer a couple of months ago in a small town Walmart.

I needed Fandral.

I already had a Destroyer.

So I customized the second one.

quinten182 · 09-01-2011, 09:15 AM

Wow! That's incredible! Although I wish I could just come across a Destroyer in store to simply customize. :P

Boba Fettuccini · 09-01-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by thechris

To be honest, what kills it for me is that it's a movie line. I don't want an action figure that looks like Chris Hemsworth, Ryan Reynolds or Hugh Jackman. I want a figure that looks like comicbook versions of Thor, Green Lantern and Wolverine. There's something that turns me off about getting a figure that's a comicbook character that looks like an actor. It's different when it's a TV character like Dr. Who or a pro wrestler. Maybe I'm just weird, but it's totally what it is for me.

I prefer the movie likenesses, they're more detailed and look more real.

DarkestKnight · 09-01-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Boba Fettuccini

I prefer the movie likenesses, they're more detailed and look more real.

Same here, plus I really enjoyed Thor's movie outfit. I just prefer the beard with no helmet look.

Do Boy · 09-01-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pros From Dover

I picked up Fandral and the first Destroyer a couple of months ago in a small town Walmart.

I needed Fandral.

I already had a Destroyer.

So I customized the second one.

Oh man! That is an awesome custom.

thechris · 09-01-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Pros From Dover

I picked up Fandral and the first Destroyer a couple of months ago in a small town Walmart.

I needed Fandral.

I already had a Destroyer.

So I customized the second one.

I'll bet those spikes were time consuming as hell to sculpt on!

flipwilson · 09-02-2011, 01:08 AM

Anyone want to trade a wave 2 destroyer for a sif? I need her, and my warriors will be finalized.

Boba Fettuccini · 09-02-2011, 01:37 AM

I don't think that's really a worthwhile trade, man. Sif is hen's teeth, but people actually found Destroyer's in store... that's just my take on it. Might wanna sweeten the deal a bit, because I don't think many of us actually have Sif.

Jason Abbadon · 09-02-2011, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by quinten182

Wow! That's incredible! Although I wish I could just come across a Destroyer in store to simply customize. :P

If it's still there on wedensday, I'll grab the one at target for you (not going that way till then- working the next five days, ten hour shifts... to support my plasticrack habit)

iLegends73 · 09-02-2011, 01:57 AM

not sure if this is in everybodys walmarts but i hit a local one today and ALL the thor figs were $1 and $3 for the deluxe ones. didnt even bother looking thru them cause im not interested in that line at all

Tiberius · 09-02-2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by iLegends73

not sure if this is in everybodys walmarts but i hit a local one today and ALL the thor figs were $1 and $3 for the deluxe ones. didnt even bother looking thru them cause im not interested in that line at all

I agree, the line is god awful. Silly Hasbro!

Good Stuff · 09-02-2011, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by iLegends73

not sure if this is in everybodys walmarts but i hit a local one today and ALL the thor figs were $1 and $3 for the deluxe ones. didnt even bother looking thru them cause im not interested in that line at all

did you mean $1-3 off? that's pretty cool nonetheless, I've never seen Walmart have sales on Marvel toys.

I only want to get Destroyer (both silver and black versions) but it'll be a miracle if anything higher than wave 1 hits retail in my area (or Canada rather). The cheapest I've come across for Destroyer/Sif is $17 each at my LCS.

perrych · 09-02-2011, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Good Stuff

did you mean $1-3 off? that's pretty cool nonetheless, I've never seen Walmart have sales on Marvel toys.

I only want to get Destroyer (both silver and black versions) but it'll be a miracle if anything higher than wave 1 hits retail in my area (or Canada rather). The cheapest I've come across for Destroyer/Sif is $17 each at my LCS.

Wasn't there only one Destroyer? Can't understand why Hasbro made two different colors ... just make one awesome one. (I guess they know us fans too well - we must have both.)

Jason Abbadon · 09-02-2011, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by iLegends73

not sure if this is in everybodys walmarts but i hit a local one today and ALL the thor figs were $1 and $3 for the deluxe ones. didnt even bother looking thru them cause im not interested in that line at all

THIS! This is where they blew it- if they had a basic Asgardian warrior fig as an army builder it would hav been insane. Whole armies of Frost Giants vs. Asgardians....but no. Three dozen Thor figs later, the line is dead, whereas IM2 lasted and had a shit ton of amazing comic line figures.

iLegends73 · 09-02-2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Good Stuff

did you mean $1-3 off? that's pretty cool nonetheless, I've never seen Walmart have sales on Marvel toys.

I only want to get Destroyer (both silver and black versions) but it'll be a miracle if anything higher than wave 1 hits retail in my area (or Canada rather). The cheapest I've come across for Destroyer/Sif is $17 each at my LCS.

no i mean they were $1 for the regular single card and $3 for deluxe. not 1 or 3 off the price 1 or 3 WAS the price

Prem1x · 09-02-2011, 06:43 AM

Jeez, that Destroyer is nuts. I've been thinking about doin gthat, but haven't decided what to use for spikes yet.

If anyone has something in my trade list (sig), I have extra Sif and Destroyer.

Pros From Dover · 09-02-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Prem1x

Jeez, that Destroyer is nuts. I've been thinking about doin gthat, but haven't decided what to use for spikes yet.

If anyone has something in my trade list (sig), I have extra Sif and Destroyer.

Thanks. It didn't take nearly as long as I thought it would to do. I used toothpicks myself. Someone on another site laughed at me saying they would start falling off in a day or two, unless I had dremeled a hole for each spike....which I did. You could throw this against the wall...and it would stick.

PM sent on that Sif, BTW.

DarkestKnight · 09-02-2011, 08:32 AM

Been checking my TRU for signs of new waves, but still nothing beyond Wave 1.

Do Boy · 09-02-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkestKnight

Been checking my TRU for signs of new waves, but still nothing beyond Wave 1.

Your best bet seems to be Target. That's where I found the new waves at.

DarkestKnight · 09-02-2011, 09:25 AM

I did find once and pick-up Wave 2 there, I'm just really looking to find Sif, King Loki, Laufey and the probably next to impossible to find Deluxe Heimdall just so I can finish the line.

Good Stuff · 09-02-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by iLegends73

no i mean they were $1 for the regular single card and $3 for deluxe. not 1 or 3 off the price 1 or 3 WAS the price

man that's a pretty insane sale! are they selling like hotcakes at this price?

..personally, I'd probably skip the sale considering all the good figs have already been cherry picked and what's left in this sale are all the peg warming wave 1 junk...

CLASSIFIED · 09-02-2011, 08:22 PM

I need a Fandral to complete my Warriors Three, and wouldn't mind a Sif and a Hiemdial to boot.

Do Boy · 09-02-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by iLegends73

no i mean they were $1 for the regular single card and $3 for deluxe. not 1 or 3 off the price 1 or 3 WAS the price

Very nice. The Wal-Mart nearest to my house has the Iron Man 2 series for $1. Guess what. They are still there lol.

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DarkestKnight Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 240	Quote: Originally Posted by Boba Fettuccini I prefer the movie likenesses, they're more detailed and look more real. Same here, plus I really enjoyed Thor's movie outfit. I just prefer the beard with no helmet look. __________________ THE LEGEND ENDS. 7.20.2012

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Jason Abbadon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 5,490	Quote: Originally Posted by quinten182 Wow! That's incredible! Although I wish I could just come across a Destroyer in store to simply customize. :P If it's still there on wedensday, I'll grab the one at target for you (not going that way till then- working the next five days, ten hour shifts... to support my plasticrack habit) Last edited by Jason Abbadon; 09-02-2011 at 05:34 AM..

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iLegends73 NO! EGG! ON MY FACE!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: las vegas Posts: 1,408	not sure if this is in everybodys walmarts but i hit a local one today and ALL the thor figs were $1 and $3 for the deluxe ones. didnt even bother looking thru them cause im not interested in that line at all __________________ iLegend trade section - See My Trades

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Tiberius Be Superior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 9,891	Quote: Originally Posted by iLegends73 not sure if this is in everybodys walmarts but i hit a local one today and ALL the thor figs were $1 and $3 for the deluxe ones. didnt even bother looking thru them cause im not interested in that line at all I agree, the line is god awful. Silly Hasbro! __________________

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iLegends73 NO! EGG! ON MY FACE!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: las vegas Posts: 1,408	Quote: Originally Posted by Good Stuff did you mean $1-3 off? that's pretty cool nonetheless, I've never seen Walmart have sales on Marvel toys. I only want to get Destroyer (both silver and black versions) but it'll be a miracle if anything higher than wave 1 hits retail in my area (or Canada rather). The cheapest I've come across for Destroyer/Sif is $17 each at my LCS. no i mean they were $1 for the regular single card and $3 for deluxe. not 1 or 3 off the price 1 or 3 WAS the price __________________ iLegend trade section - See My Trades