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Dr Kain · 08-18-2018, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomax

oh hell yeah, looks better than legends, getting that DeathStroke for sure

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Originally Posted by Tomax

wait what? look whos talking someone who is always bringing down DC.
News flash: Im a DC fan, i dont have to like what you like. i always March to the beat of my own drum. im not follower.

I'm sorry, but no. I'm a DC fan first, but these figures as vastly inferior to Marvel Legends. They come with little to no accessories and are more expensive. Hell, the Speed Demon Hasbro released in the Spider-Man line came with two sets of hands, Flash comes with one, so he can't be put into a running pose without looking like he is fighting.

SpasticPlastic · 08-18-2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by digger318

The cutting of the upper legs, why is it that it seems only japanese or asian toy companies have figured out that putting a large cut on the legs looks really bad, especially when you will have big chunks showing as soon as u move the legs out of it's original pose.

that stupid tummy joint, they are and always will be ugly.

and finally that size problem. OMG WHY CAN'T USA toy lines agree on a scale!

Agreed, I hate thigh cuts. I don't care about articulation, but if there has to be some, it should be anatomically correct, at least. I've never seen a real human with thigh cuts. Except for maybe Lieutenant Dan.

Ab Crunch. Agreed again, I HATE it. Completely destroys most sculpts. But, it's getting more and more difficult to avoid it when buying action figures, so I've learned to just accept it. Same with most POA. I could do without 90% of it and be happier than a fly in poo. But, I am in the minority…

Size. There we disagree. The companies I collect and care about are all about the same, scale-wise. NECA, McFarlane, and DCC. None of them work with the mass retail stuff from the bigger companies and that's just fine with me, since I don't buy it anyway. It's all my opinion, of course.

snake5289 · 08-18-2018, 12:17 PM

Amazon has Batman for a little over $18 which seems like a pretty good deal. May go for it but I haven't decided yet.

Tim · 08-18-2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Amazon has Batman for a little over $18 which seems like a pretty good deal. May go for it but I haven't decided yet.

That’s a great deal. I’d go for it. These are actually great dc figures. Only thing that’s a little iffy on them Is their ankles. Weird as hell articulation down there. Other then that they’re great imo.

Dr Kain · 08-18-2018, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

Agreed, I hate thigh cuts. I don't care about articulation, but if there has to be some, it should be anatomically correct, at least. I've never seen a real human with thigh cuts. Except for maybe Lieutenant Dan.

Ab Crunch. Agreed again, I HATE it. Completely destroys most sculpts. But, it's getting more and more difficult to avoid it when buying action figures, so I've learned to just accept it. Same with most POA. I could do without 90% of it and be happier than a fly in poo. But, I am in the minority

I'm going to have to disagree. I'm buying toys, I don't need them to look like a real human (as if super heroes look like real humans to begin with). If I wanted to collect real humans, I'd take up kidnapping.

SpasticPlastic · 08-18-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

I'm going to have to disagree. I'm buying toys, I don't need them to look like a real human (as if super heroes look like real humans to begin with). If I wanted to collect real humans, I'd take up kidnapping.

Haha! Don't do that. I don't need the figure itself to look like a real human, but I'd rather it not look like some alien insectoid that can auto-fellate while doing a backbend. My main reason for this is what I've stated before, that too much articulation kills the sculpt. That's why I buy figures, for the character and the sculpt. I don't care if the tops of it's feet can hit the back of it's calves.

Skoob · 08-18-2018, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

Haha! Don't do that. I don't need the figure itself to look like a real human, but I'd rather it not look like some alien insectoid that can auto-fellate while doing a backbend. My main reason for this is what I've stated before, that too much articulation kills the sculpt. That's why I buy figures, for the character and the sculpt. I don't care if the tops of its feet can hit the back of its calves.

I agree with everything here, and I'm busting a gut laughing, especially at the Lt. Dan reference.

Ugly articulation is a deal killer for me, especially the dreaded 'ab crunch.'

@Tony: The Stark figure in THIS PHOTO is Figuarts, yes? Great sculpt, imo.

Thor Laserpunch · 08-18-2018, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim

Ok cool noted. Not a follower got it.

When mom tells him to pick up his dirty socks he totally doesn’t dude! Legend!

Enigma2K2 · 08-18-2018, 05:42 PM

Am I the only one who misses the DC Universe Classics line?

Tim · 08-18-2018, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor Laserpunch

When mom tells him to pick up his dirty socks he totally doesn’t dude! Legend!

Haha exactly man. His mom doesn’t tell him to eat his veggies he tells her. He’s a absolute badass. Wears a leather jacket while rolling down the street on his tricycle. Him and his snapping gang are not to be messed with. I hopefully one day can achieve his level of coolness.

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Am I the only one who misses the DC Universe Classics line?

Not alone at all! That’s still my favorite toy line to date. That’s including Marvel legends. Dc Universe were simplistic yet amazing sculpts. I’ve bought more Dc universe classics this year then Multiverse or any other dc line. Their Aquaman,Ares,Bane baf, And Wave 16 riddler still hold up today. Imo

Thor Laserpunch · 08-18-2018, 07:38 PM

Bought a fair amount of DCUC myself lately including the Kalibak baf (so good) and Despero and definitely want a bunch more. Articulation isn’t always that great or consistent but they have a better success rate of translating the characters straight out of the comics than ML, which doesn’t always do it for me. Lots of great sculpts.

Tim · 08-18-2018, 07:57 PM

Yeah marvel legends has much better articulation. But I definitely agree Dc Universe sculpts are kinda better imo

Dr Kain · 08-18-2018, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim

Yeah marvel legends has much better articulation. But I definitely agree Dc Universe sculpts are kinda better imo

Really? I think Hasbro puts out vastly superior female figures. Mattel's women looked like twigs, which is not how Barda should look.

Tomax · 08-18-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor Laserpunch

When mom tells him to pick up his dirty socks he totally doesn’t dude! Legend!

i wish i was that young again

Tim · 08-19-2018, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Really? I think Hasbro puts out vastly superior female figures. Mattel's women looked like twigs, which is not how Barda should look.

I was mainly talking about Dc Universe male figures. Their head sculpts in particular. I don’t count Dc Universe women haha. They’re on the same level as Early Hasbro/toybiz female figures but done Slightly better. Most are bad. Only dc Universe female figures that are acceptable in my opinion are Stargirl, Platinum, and Wonder Woman.

Tony_Bacala · 08-20-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Skoob

I agree with everything here, and I'm busting a gut laughing, especially at the Lt. Dan reference.

Ugly articulation is a deal killer for me, especially the dreaded 'ab crunch.'

@Tony: The Stark figure in THIS PHOTO is Figuarts, yes? Great sculpt, imo.

Yes, Iron Man Mk4, recent release: S.H. Figuarts Iron Man Mk 4 with Hall of Armor Gallery - The Toyark - News

Tony_Bacala · 08-20-2018, 01:14 PM

Flash and Reverse Flash up!

DC Essentials Flash and Reverse Flash Photo Review - The Toyark - News

Tim · 08-20-2018, 03:19 PM

Awesome Review/Pics as always Tony. I’ve only got Flash and Reverse as of yet. They’re great figures but like you said the Overlong Arms are a Problem. But I can look past that the only true problem I have with this line right now is the damn Ankle joint makes it near impossible to stand them

Augustus_Cole · 08-21-2018, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony_Bacala

Flash and Reverse Flash up!

DC Essentials Flash and Reverse Flash Photo Review - The Toyark - News

nice set!!

Pravus Prime · 08-21-2018, 10:34 AM

I'm thinking that while the arms are slightly long, the other problem is that the torso isn't wide enough, to borrow the terms, the torso is closer to idealistic (or even fashion), while the limbs are heroic proportioned.

It doesn't really matter though, I don't think I've been happy with a DC figure since the Supervillians Superwoman and I've bought one figure since then.

Tony_Bacala · 08-21-2018, 01:41 PM

I was showing a friend these pics this weekend. He noticed this and I think it's the perfect way to explain what bothers me:

Yes, Batman's legs are a little further out. Yes Black Panthers arms are not full straight. And his shoulders begin farther down the body. But even with all that, it shouldn't be that drastic.

Enigma2K2 · 08-21-2018, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Really? I think Hasbro puts out vastly superior female figures. Mattel's women looked like twigs, which is not how Barda should look.

Have to agree a little. I wish my DCUC Power Girl was just a smidge more beefy. She's NOT a Featherweight.

Tomax · 08-21-2018, 06:50 PM

what are those red lines? dont get it

Tony_Bacala · 08-21-2018, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomax

what are those red lines? dont get it

Shows the start point on the head, shoulders for each, and then the fact their fists are parallel with each other.

ShauntotheMaxx · 08-21-2018, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony_Bacala

I was showing a friend these pics this weekend. He noticed this and I think it's the perfect way to explain what bothers me:

This is why I'll probably never buy a DC figure. They do this weird scale nonsense that doesn't scale with other figures. Doesn't scale with their own figures. Super aggravating.

08-18-2018, 07:45 AM	#26
Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,758	Quote: Originally Posted by Tomax oh hell yeah, looks better than legends, getting that DeathStroke for sure Quote: Originally Posted by Tomax wait what? look whos talking someone who is always bringing down DC. News flash: Im a DC fan, i dont have to like what you like. i always March to the beat of my own drum. im not follower. I'm sorry, but no. I'm a DC fan first, but these figures as vastly inferior to Marvel Legends. They come with little to no accessories and are more expensive. Hell, the Speed Demon Hasbro released in the Spider-Man line came with two sets of hands, Flash comes with one, so he can't be put into a running pose without looking like he is fighting. __________________

08-18-2018, 09:26 AM	#27
SpasticPlastic Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,893	Quote: Originally Posted by digger318 The cutting of the upper legs, why is it that it seems only japanese or asian toy companies have figured out that putting a large cut on the legs looks really bad, especially when you will have big chunks showing as soon as u move the legs out of it's original pose. that stupid tummy joint, they are and always will be ugly. and finally that size problem. OMG WHY CAN'T USA toy lines agree on a scale! Agreed, I hate thigh cuts. I don't care about articulation, but if there has to be some, it should be anatomically correct, at least. I've never seen a real human with thigh cuts. Except for maybe Lieutenant Dan. Ab Crunch. Agreed again, I HATE it. Completely destroys most sculpts. But, it's getting more and more difficult to avoid it when buying action figures, so I've learned to just accept it. Same with most POA. I could do without 90% of it and be happier than a fly in poo. But, I am in the minority… Size. There we disagree. The companies I collect and care about are all about the same, scale-wise. NECA, McFarlane, and DCC. None of them work with the mass retail stuff from the bigger companies and that's just fine with me, since I don't buy it anyway. It's all my opinion, of course. __________________ Spastic for Plastic Dead Air Disco

08-18-2018, 03:15 PM	#30
Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,758	Quote: Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic Agreed, I hate thigh cuts. I don't care about articulation, but if there has to be some, it should be anatomically correct, at least. I've never seen a real human with thigh cuts. Except for maybe Lieutenant Dan. Ab Crunch. Agreed again, I HATE it. Completely destroys most sculpts. But, it's getting more and more difficult to avoid it when buying action figures, so I've learned to just accept it. Same with most POA. I could do without 90% of it and be happier than a fly in poo. But, I am in the minority I'm going to have to disagree. I'm buying toys, I don't need them to look like a real human (as if super heroes look like real humans to begin with). If I wanted to collect real humans, I'd take up kidnapping. __________________

08-18-2018, 03:42 PM	#31
SpasticPlastic Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,893	Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Kain I'm going to have to disagree. I'm buying toys, I don't need them to look like a real human (as if super heroes look like real humans to begin with). If I wanted to collect real humans, I'd take up kidnapping. Haha! Don't do that. I don't need the figure itself to look like a real human, but I'd rather it not look like some alien insectoid that can auto-fellate while doing a backbend. My main reason for this is what I've stated before, that too much articulation kills the sculpt. That's why I buy figures, for the character and the sculpt. I don't care if the tops of it's feet can hit the back of it's calves. __________________ Spastic for Plastic Dead Air Disco

08-18-2018, 04:39 PM	#32
Skoob Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 2,461	Quote: Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic Haha! Don't do that. I don't need the figure itself to look like a real human, but I'd rather it not look like some alien insectoid that can auto-fellate while doing a backbend. My main reason for this is what I've stated before, that too much articulation kills the sculpt. That's why I buy figures, for the character and the sculpt. I don't care if the tops of its feet can hit the back of its calves. I agree with everything here, and I'm busting a gut laughing, especially at the Lt. Dan reference. Ugly articulation is a deal killer for me, especially the dreaded 'ab crunch.' @Tony: The Stark figure in THIS PHOTO is Figuarts, yes? Great sculpt, imo. Last edited by Skoob; 08-18-2018 at 04:45 PM..