Freezasaurus
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Speaking of Monsterarts, what ever happened to Kipp? He loved those things.
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Speaking of Monsterarts, what ever happened to Kipp? He loved those things.
Plasticine
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Some new arrivals came in over the past week. Up first, is the Monsterarts Super Mechagodzilla.
Really nice figure. Definitely captures the classic Mechagodzilla design. He is a bit plain looking, but that's the design. Not much you can do about that. The extra pieces, such as the Garuda and the stomach cannon add a lot to him. Just a really cool figure. With the upcoming poser version, I was afraid I might be disappointed with this guy. But I'm not. At the end of the day, this is the Mechagodzilla I love from the old movies, delivered about as faithfully as you could ever ask. I think I'm more than content with this guy on my shelf.
After a lot of over-thinking things, I finally took the dive and jumped back into GI Joe. I found myself watching Youtube reviews and visiting GI Joe sites over and over. I figured it was finally time I gave in. I came up with a list of about 2 dozen figures I want, and then I'll be done with it. Just enough for a really cool looking display on top of a CD case. I decided to go with a mixture of anniversary figures and POC figures. Just get what I feel like are the coolest looking versions of my favorite characters. The first batch are Snake-Eyes, Storm Shadow, Spirit and Zartan.
Just all classic, favorite characters. The articulation and engineering on these guys is just so far ahead of the vintage figures. It's unbelievable how much articulation and detail Hasbro was able to get into these guys. Spirit is the only updated look I went for, and he has me excited for the Pursuit of Cobra figures I want. Shame this line is pretty much dead. But at least it makes it easy to jump in, grab what I want, and be done with it.
Really nice figure. Definitely captures the classic Mechagodzilla design. He is a bit plain looking, but that's the design. Not much you can do about that. The extra pieces, such as the Garuda and the stomach cannon add a lot to him. Just a really cool figure. With the upcoming poser version, I was afraid I might be disappointed with this guy. But I'm not. At the end of the day, this is the Mechagodzilla I love from the old movies, delivered about as faithfully as you could ever ask. I think I'm more than content with this guy on my shelf.
After a lot of over-thinking things, I finally took the dive and jumped back into GI Joe. I found myself watching Youtube reviews and visiting GI Joe sites over and over. I figured it was finally time I gave in. I came up with a list of about 2 dozen figures I want, and then I'll be done with it. Just enough for a really cool looking display on top of a CD case. I decided to go with a mixture of anniversary figures and POC figures. Just get what I feel like are the coolest looking versions of my favorite characters. The first batch are Snake-Eyes, Storm Shadow, Spirit and Zartan.
Just all classic, favorite characters. The articulation and engineering on these guys is just so far ahead of the vintage figures. It's unbelievable how much articulation and detail Hasbro was able to get into these guys. Spirit is the only updated look I went for, and he has me excited for the Pursuit of Cobra figures I want. Shame this line is pretty much dead. But at least it makes it easy to jump in, grab what I want, and be done with it.
davidwhangchoi
Member
hlj 20th anniv 2nd week sale just begun,
there's some monster arts in there.
all sale items for June 5th:
http://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?SaleGroup=HLJ20ANNIVERSARYJUN5
there's some monster arts in there.
all sale items for June 5th:
http://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?SaleGroup=HLJ20ANNIVERSARYJUN5
Plasticine
Member
I'd wait on Biollante. With the way they're doing re-issues, I wouldn't be surprised to see a special color version of him. King Kong, however, I'm pretty sure was a one time deal. I've tried to grab him, but bailed when the auction got up to $200. I hate myself enough already, thank you very much.
Thanks for the heads up, David!
Yeah I'm holding out on both. I'm hoping they'll do a Kong from Skull Island or the upcoming Godzilla vs Kong movie.
Mechagodzilla looks pretty great. I'm glad they re-released him and paired him up with Garuda this time, though you lose out on the beam effect part from the 1st release which is kind of a bummer.
It's a tossup between this or Destoroyah for my next Monsterarts. I'm leaning towards Destoroyah, but I'd like a mecha figure for my godzillas to pair up with so I don't have to keep relying on good ol' Gundam rx78 here:
Godzilla 2000, my 2nd monsterarts, who I think I like even more than 95 Goji.
But I still really like 95 Goji:
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
I'm looking at some of the more recent G.I. Joe figures. Holy shit, they actually made a Kwinn figure. I need it.
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Hot Toys Deadshot released.
Haloid1177
Banned
Deadshot looks pretty good for a SS figure.
Should have Mezco Punisher by the end of the week. With the eBay coupon yesterday it was the cheapest complete one on eBay so I can't complain too much except for the fact I really need to stop canceling fucking Mezco figures because I had to pay double for my Batman too.
Should have Mezco Punisher by the end of the week. With the eBay coupon yesterday it was the cheapest complete one on eBay so I can't complain too much except for the fact I really need to stop canceling fucking Mezco figures because I had to pay double for my Batman too.
Wow, these bring back some memories. They look amazing. I don't guess Zartan changes color like the old figure does he?
KDash31987
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More pictures of Mezco Wonder Woman: http://news.toyark.com/2017/06/05/pre-orders-available-mezco-one12-collective-wonder-woman-254873
She's also available for pre-order now: http://www.mezcotoyz.com/one-12-collective-wonder-woman
She's also available for pre-order now: http://www.mezcotoyz.com/one-12-collective-wonder-woman
Preordered.
Looks amazing. Can't wait for him to arrive
If you prefer BBTS like I do...
Wonder Woman Mezco One:12
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MEZ11131&mode=retail
With that $15 off eBay coupon yesterday I did some Mezco catch-up and ordered myself a One:12 Joker!
Wonder Woman Mezco One:12
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MEZ11131&mode=retail
With that $15 off eBay coupon yesterday I did some Mezco catch-up and ordered myself a One:12 Joker!
$80.00 flat price? Such weird pricing for their site, lol
Honestly, I preordered it but it looks like a Marvel Legends or DC multiverse with better paint. I'm not really all that impressed with the articulation or proportions. MAFEX might end up being better.
davidwhangchoi
Member
why does he look like Alonzo Mourning to me.
Usually they would do the usual prices like $79.99 etc for other products. This is $80.00 which I don't see often on their site.
Thanks I hope so too but it's looking pretty unlikely. One just ended for about ~$200 which I suppose isn't too unreasonable.
davidwhangchoi
Member
Hey JD, what was the original price at retail?
Hey David, it was originally about $65.
davidwhangchoi
Member
Holy!?! Monster arts go up like macross valks =0 thanks! JD
Stay away from my Monster Arts
davidwhangchoi
Member
Yeah, haha. I'd say that it's the non-godzilla ones that shoot up pretty high since there's less of a chance they'll get reissued. Godzilla is kind of dime a dozen at this point.
^^^^^.
Being late to the game sucks sometimes T_T
Plasticine
Member
Unfortunately he does not. He did come with a swamp skier, though. It's just ridiculously tiny for the figure to ride.
Biollante was $200. He now commands $650+ in the after market.
They fixed the wings with the recent reissue.
Haloid1177
Banned
How the fuck am I even supposed to transport a statue somewhere fucking hell. Want to put this McQuarrie Vader statue in my office and holy hell I dunno what to do. So fragile.
I fear moving cuz I tossed packing material for pretty much all my statues. Don't have space for that shit lol
Freezasaurus
Member
Put it in a box and pray.
Haloid1177
Banned
Freezy pls youre the statue pro here what kind of advice is that.
BattleMonkey
Member
Next week is Joe con, hopefully we will learn if we are getting any new releases this year. People expected the line to end last year but Hasbro surprised us at Joe Con and announced a new wave of figures including 4 all new figure/character releases that we got last fall.
Freezasaurus
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davidwhangchoi
Member
take messi's harley bat and smash em
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
David, I know you're a master importer and that you build models occasionally. You know some Japanese hobby shops that ship paint to the US?
I just discovered the Japanese MSRP of Mr. Color lacquers (only 160 yen!) and I'm freaking out.
I just discovered the Japanese MSRP of Mr. Color lacquers (only 160 yen!) and I'm freaking out.
Well... Still not buying! My wallet can't take me opening that gate.
I thought shipping paint bottles internationally is a no go? At least that's how it is where I live. If you try to get paint shipped customs confiscate it.
if you still have original box packaging then that's the way to go
idk how that item was originally packaged though
Haloid1177
Banned
Issue is the cape is so fragile I don't trust repackaging it. So I just broke the statue back down into its original separate pieces and it survived the trip. Now I would post pictures of it set up in my office because it's badass but I'm on the dev beta for iOS 11 and the new photo file type they're using isn't supported anywhere yet.
That must be some office display.
Haloid1177
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davidwhangchoi
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Haloid1177
Banned
I dunno how anymore! New Apple file format won't upload to any- I figured out a loophole as I typed this lol
Haloid1177
Banned
Probably not. Would buy a Luke but thats it.
Freezasaurus
Member
I would get the Boba Fett since you already have the Vader. They're all nice, though.
Haloid1177
Banned
Where would I put it though? Plus its a statue bleh like this Vader is cool but what do I do with it? Its like the exact opposite of the Mezco Punisher Im getting where theres too much to do with it.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Thanks.
That's disappointing. I'm assuming that doesn't apply to sea freight but I'm pretty sure I'll never need enough to make $1,300 freight cost and driving up to Long Beach harbor worthwhile.