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Action Figure GAF |OT| Articulated figures murdered my wallet
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GamePnoy74
Member
I have Racing Miku figmas 2011-205 and as nice as this one is I'm gonna be winding down on the toy collecting and not planning to get this one.Racing Miku 2016 Figma and her beautiful colors.
Apparantly Bluefin still their shop open.
Wow, this looks awesome.Just received NECA's Concept Alien figure. He's based on Giger's original translucent costume prototype for the Xenomorph. He developed the material for the suit and everything, but could never get it to work to his satisfaction. As a result, they went with the black material that we all know and fear. Translucence might not have worked for the big screen, but how does it work for an action figure?
Now this guy is cool! The translucent material allows the figure to take on different bone white shades depending on how much light passes through him. It also makes the underlying bone structure more apparent because, you know, the creature just wasn't freaky enough to begin with. Of course this is the basic Big Chap figure, so it doesn't have the super crazy articulation of the newer Alien figures, but that's fine. I haven't been adding Aliens to my collection at the same rate as Predators, only because its harder for them to feel "unique". This guy, however, feels like his own creature, despite sharing the same sculpt as the classic Big Chap. He looks unique on the shelf and really catches the eye. Great Alien figure, and I'm looking forward to more prototype figures in the line.
Where did you get it? Don't see it listed on Big Bad Toy Store, unless I'm missing something.
Plasticine
Member
Yeah, he looks amazing. These figures have definitely come a long way. The sculpts are so ridiculously detailed and movie accurate. Especially for the price point. They're really great values.
I got it from a comic book shop selling it on E-Bay. I don't know why the figure isn't listed on Big Bad Toystore. He's been out for about six months or so. It looks like he's available on Amazon, though.
Freezasaurus
Member
Entertainment Earth has it, but they don't seem to be expecting it until November(!!!)?
FiveElementNinja
Member
"Yay, my package is here!"
"Oh.."
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"Oh.."
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Haloid1177
Banned
FedEx pls my god.
FiveElementNinja
Member
Sadly it was UPS. I typically only ship via UPS because FedEx and USPS are pretty unreliable in my area, but now I may have to reconsider. It's funny how they damaged it so bad that it needed to be taped up to stay together, but they still continued shipping it to me.
Dear god, BBTS boxes are strong, how the fuck did that happen? File a claim asap. I think you contact BBTS first.
Barrow Roll
Member
Uh, have you guys seen these new Pokken Mewtwo and Lucario figures from MegaHouse? Because fuck, I think I gotta replace my D-arts/Figuarts with these.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah, those went up this morning! The Variable Action Heroes line is pretty neat, if not rather expensive. These Pokken ones seem pretty reasonable, if not a little too short.
Freezasaurus
Member
oh man. That's a great figure, too.
fallengorn
Bitches love smiley faces
Jesus. I feel your pain.
Holy shit how does that even happen
GentlemanCrow
Member
Finally got around to watching Daredevil. Loved it. Couldn't wait for a figure so I made a custom one out of a Guavian Enforcer from the Force Awakens Black Series line and a Captain America Legends figure. Based on his season two costume.
Barrow Roll
Member
Do you know how tall they are? I really like these way better than the Bandai version, but I also don't want them to be too small for my current Figma/Figuarts Nintendo collection.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
My condolences, Ninja, that's super rough. Never had a box arrive like that. Better contact BBTS right away.
According to official measurements, Lucario is 4.3" and Mewtwo is 4.5", so both are shorter than their respective D-Arts/Figuarts. My D-Arts Mewtwo stand around 5" and Figuarts Lucario is around 6" including his ears. Gonna have to wait for proper comparisons pics, but they're not a bad alternative considering most of the D-Arts Pokemon are rather expensive in the aftermarket.
According to official measurements, Lucario is 4.3" and Mewtwo is 4.5", so both are shorter than their respective D-Arts/Figuarts. My D-Arts Mewtwo stand around 5" and Figuarts Lucario is around 6" including his ears. Gonna have to wait for proper comparisons pics, but they're not a bad alternative considering most of the D-Arts Pokemon are rather expensive in the aftermarket.
Freezasaurus
Member
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
Barrow Roll
Member
Well at the very least this Lucario will be an all around improvement. The Figuarts Lucario was too tall. And I like this Mewtwo way more than the D-Arts, but the D-Arts has a good height. Argh, decisions.
hah, nothing is stronger than AmiAmi boxes.
Damn that is bad. Is Samus okay?
Uuuuugggh. That gives me some worry about my Samurai Batman fig coming soon from them. Just got the email letting me know they expect to get them in about 11 days.
Wow, when I used to order from BBTS, my packages were solid as fuck. They have that great blue bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Not even a scratch if I recall. That's a shame, they'll fix things for you quickly though.
FiveElementNinja
Member
I've been in contact with BBTS and they've already given me a label to ship it back and they're going to send me a new one. Normally I don't have any issues getting packages. I get several every week and I can only remember 2 other times recently that they've been smashed, but this takes the cake. They've been very helpful though. I especially liked this comment the customer service guy had for me, hehe:
I also tweeted about it and UPS now wants me to file a claim. I don't know how that works though if BBTS is going to send me a replacement.
The figure inside looked alright, but her arm looks pretty bent. I keep all my boxes though, so I wouldn't happy having such a smashed box and will just send it all back.
It should all be sorted soon, just a little frustrating since I received an item from BBTS via UPS 2 weeks ago that was similarly smashed, but the figure inside was fine. The box was a little bent, but nothing major.
Edit: To be clear, this isn't BBTS' fault. I believe it's more a problem with UPS for my area or somewhere along the line between BBTS and me. Their boxes are pretty solid. Most boxes wouldn't withstand an elephant stepping on them though.
I also tweeted about it and UPS now wants me to file a claim. I don't know how that works though if BBTS is going to send me a replacement.
The figure inside looked alright, but her arm looks pretty bent. I keep all my boxes though, so I wouldn't happy having such a smashed box and will just send it all back.
It should all be sorted soon, just a little frustrating since I received an item from BBTS via UPS 2 weeks ago that was similarly smashed, but the figure inside was fine. The box was a little bent, but nothing major.
Edit: To be clear, this isn't BBTS' fault. I believe it's more a problem with UPS for my area or somewhere along the line between BBTS and me. Their boxes are pretty solid. Most boxes wouldn't withstand an elephant stepping on them though.
KDash31987
Member
I got the DC Multiverse Suicide Squad Harley Quinn last night at Toys "Я" Us. I'm having too much fun with her.
I put in not only my orders for both Pokken ones, but both of the new GEM figures with Brock and Nurse Joy.
My wallet this fall = ded.
cablenathan
Member
I'm shocked that Action Figure Gaffers aren't losing their minds over the first Suicide Squad Hot Toy to be shown let alone it being the Leto Joker...(unless I've missed something).
Action Figure Gaf...you've changed...
Welp my wallet. Hot Toys announced their Toy Fair exclusives..
Oh my... That Joker face too good.
Korupt is gonna be so happy.
Haloid1177
Banned
Part of it is because that isn't the Joker outfit everyone wants. I'm buying him and Knightmare Batman because they're both ToyFair and unique so definitely worth it, but it makes sense that people might be holding their hype for the tuxedo or pimp coat version.
davidwhangchoi
Member
damn... looks niceDon't forget another IM3 Armor. Not going to lie, Disco looks great.
That's also Jack in the background
KoruptData
Member
Might have to get two Jokers now. Who knew I wanted a straight jacket Joker until now.
Don't forget another IM3 Armor. Not going to lie, Disco looks great.
That's also Jack in the background
Perfect for a Broncos fan
And eventually tuxedo Joker too no?
Future Foundation
Member
So that's at least three Joker figures, right? Asylum, Purple Jacket, Tux (and maybe that version with the purple shirt).
KoruptData
Member
I'd rather have silver coat and red shirt and silver pants rather than tuxedo.
I'd imagine we will get those.
EroticSushi
Member
BTS photos from JC Hong (Hot Toys Painter)
KoruptData
Member
Please Hot Toys, do your best to match that prototype!
Just picked this up on my lunch. Chewie wants to go home, so do I.
Just picked this up on my lunch. Chewie wants to go home, so do I.
Haloid1177
Banned
OMG IT'S HAPPENING.
All we need is Dengar and we're gonna have a full ESB bounty hunter lineup, which has been my dream Star Wars display for 1/6 scale stuff.
All we need is Dengar and we're gonna have a full ESB bounty hunter lineup, which has been my dream Star Wars display for 1/6 scale stuff.