WadiumArcadium
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Yep, can't wait for Kylo Ren and Finn especially.
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Yep, can't wait for Kylo Ren and Finn especially.
Haloid1177
Banned
Similar to the Chitauri from the first Avengers, got no desire for the Legion or Drones. Price is pretty okay for it though, makes it somewhat tempting.
FiveElementNinja
Member
I preordered one. I plan on displaying it with my Ultron Mark I as a sort of before and after thing.
I thought I was done with Star Wars. I thought I was done collecting it and caring about it unless Hasbro did a KOTOR wave. I've been clean for so long now.
But goddamn I can't wait for TFA Black Series.
It's just a shame the 3 3/4" stuff has gotten so bad for the most part lately. Across the board at Hasbro, I suppose, not just with Star Wars.
The Omega Man
Member
I am you, ordered him from amiami too, registered SAL and in Canada. Let the race begging!
I really dig the new TFA Stormtrooper design, but I don't think it's translating all that well to plastic form with that Black series figure. Something about the new mouth design makes the head look way too big. Maybe it'll just be that figure and even higher end ones will turn out more proportionate. If we get a good figure of the chrome Knight Commander Stormtrooper, though, I might have to bite on that. I don't buy SW figures, but I just adore that design. Would kill for a SHF of that, but I bet Bandai won't get to touch TFA for a good while. Here's hoping still.
It's not 3 3/4", but all the Transformers collector focused lines have been on a huge upswing the past year or so. I never found the figures to be as bad as some made them out to be (Outside of the Fall of Cybertron stuff, that was garbage), but the Combiner Wars stuff is on a whole different level. Hopefully that quality uptick will spread to their other lines as well.
It's not 3 3/4", but all the Transformers collector focused lines have been on a huge upswing the past year or so. I never found the figures to be as bad as some made them out to be (Outside of the Fall of Cybertron stuff, that was garbage), but the Combiner Wars stuff is on a whole different level. Hopefully that quality uptick will spread to their other lines as well.
Revo Boba is great, I've been messing around with mine for a couple days. I do think they should include spare joints in the box though, I'm always scared I'm going to break them.
I am giving heavy consideration to ordering C-3PO since there's still no sign of a Black Series one
Hasbro has a good thing on their hands with the 6" figures... they need to start ramping it up, takes forever for them to release anything.
The ball joints stick out really bad in places though, shoulders are the most obvious to me. It's something you have to get used to with these. I still look at my Revo Turtles and wish some of the joints were hidden better... but with the amazing poses you can pull off I think it's a fair trade-off.
I am giving heavy consideration to ordering C-3PO since there's still no sign of a Black Series one
Hasbro has a good thing on their hands with the 6" figures... they need to start ramping it up, takes forever for them to release anything.
The ball joints stick out really bad in places though, shoulders are the most obvious to me. It's something you have to get used to with these. I still look at my Revo Turtles and wish some of the joints were hidden better... but with the amazing poses you can pull off I think it's a fair trade-off.
Shadowhaxor
Member
I asked this a few pages back, but has anyone picked up the D Style Transformers kits from Kotobukiya?
I am not that great with model making, but they seem simple enough, and look awesoime...
I actually have him, was really easy to put together. Actually my wife put it together, I just cut out the pieces. The only thing I didn't like about is how the waist connects to the torso, it just uses a single stem and the one on mine was too long and didn't fit properly.
Infinitemadness
Member
I picked up Threepio, he is a littler taller than I care for him to be, about equal to Han Black series. I believe Harrison was taller while Threepio was taller than Luke.
Minor issue, but can bug me at times. With camera trickery I can make it work for figure shots.
EroticSushi
Member
Hot Toys Star Wars ANH - Luke Skywalker
That headsculpt is beautiful.
That headsculpt is beautiful.
HazySaiyan
Banned
I really want to get the Revo Boba Fett but I'm holding out hope that Bandai will announce a Figuarts version. That and General Grievous.
Wait until later today or tomorrow. Bandai will hold the Tamashii Nations summer event and we usually see some new prototypes.
Pharaoh 117
Member
Luke looks awesome.
Shadowhaxor
Member
That HT Luke is nice, would love to add him to my collection... just damn though. HT's are always super expensive.
Haloid1177
Banned
Ugh HT slow down I can only afford so much.
ohhthegore
Member
Luke looks great, I have no interest in him though
http://news.toyark.com/2015/05/21/s-h-figuarts-hulkbuster-exclusive-160175
Expensive.
NY have it up, but Nin-nin give way more discount points (if they list it). Decisions!
Just saw this on P-Bandai (have an account to buy Gundam kits). I'm tempted! I like the Hulk buster and 1/12 is a good scale.. But that price! Won't be out till January though. Hmm...
GentlemanCrow
Member
My biggest regret is not picking up Bespin Luke at launch. Prices are unseemly now...
Haloid1177
Banned
That figure took forever to go up in price too. I always thought it stayed retail the other day then checked the prices on the exclusive and shit myself. Guess he's one I'll keep.
EroticSushi
Member
Price is actually not bad as long you avoid eBay. I sold mine couple of months ago for around $300. Seen it for around that price on forums. Was personally waiting for ANH version so I sold it and will also be getting Jedi Luke when they get around to it.
really? mine is still MIB. the box paper has a lot of bubbles for some reason now tho.
1/9 Hulkbuster is 650 bucks!
I'm getting the Hot Toys one but this one seems pretty pricey for the size no?
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KGA10024&mode=retail
Oh shit I didn't realize it was Diecast.
I'm getting the Hot Toys one but this one seems pretty pricey for the size no?
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KGA10024&mode=retail
Oh shit I didn't realize it was Diecast.
Bunch of Figuarts reveals going on. It's super exciting. Going over what I'm interested in, Renewal Decade looks amazing.
Glad to see that mold get a properly proportioned head. It even has a real, clear yellow piece for the head jewel. Also super happy they got the icons on his belt.
Also, Drive Type Formula
It's so odd that a major main rider form is a Webshop Exclusive. Guess Type Tridoron is going to be the last retail Drive figuart. Maybe Rider Chaser will get out as well. Feels like they're really shoving that series out the door. Perhaps they were just behind schedule and need to double book releases with the webshop? I don't know. Hopefully it means he comes with all his arm tires at the very least.
For something that size, it basically needs a significant amount of diecast for stability, right? The HT version certainly went further with it, but it definitely seems like diecast is basically a requirement.
Glad to see that mold get a properly proportioned head. It even has a real, clear yellow piece for the head jewel. Also super happy they got the icons on his belt.
Also, Drive Type Formula
It's so odd that a major main rider form is a Webshop Exclusive. Guess Type Tridoron is going to be the last retail Drive figuart. Maybe Rider Chaser will get out as well. Feels like they're really shoving that series out the door. Perhaps they were just behind schedule and need to double book releases with the webshop? I don't know. Hopefully it means he comes with all his arm tires at the very least.
For something that size, it basically needs a significant amount of diecast for stability, right? The HT version certainly went further with it, but it definitely seems like diecast is basically a requirement.
The HT one isn't Diecast though, it would weigh too much.
So glad that we're getting a Renewal Decade. I'm going through the process of rebuilding my Figuarts Kamen Rider collection right now, but the two current Decades feel really dated.
EroticSushi
Member
It's mostly due to the mark up by BBTS. The figure is only $380/$400 over in HK.
The Omega Man
Member
lol Virgo Shaka sold out everywhere in 5 minutes too, servers collapsed, it was a slaughter.
Not much on importing. Would you happen to know anywhere reliable to get it for at least around that price?
aparisi2274
Member
Did you use a specific tool to cut out the pieces? I am trying to keep the rough edges to a minimum...
Also, did you do any paint?
Just got my AmiAmi request for Chaser and his bike! Pretty late for them. Wonder if their supply was later or they're swamped. Whatever, this bad boy should be here next week.
I misread the post and thought the 1/6 was the HT one. Woops. Don't collect marvel stuff, so I didn't pay close enough attention. The HT one has no Diecast at all? If it was all plastic, I'd worry about the weight screwing up the plastic joints over time. I guess PG Gundams work out fine, so a well built figure will handle it well, but Hulkbuster seems so top heavy. Those knees and ankles have to be under crazy stress.
Assuming the paint is near as good as Drive (and the pics make it looks like it is), he'll easily become an all-time fave for me.
I misread the post and thought the 1/6 was the HT one. Woops. Don't collect marvel stuff, so I didn't pay close enough attention. The HT one has no Diecast at all? If it was all plastic, I'd worry about the weight screwing up the plastic joints over time. I guess PG Gundams work out fine, so a well built figure will handle it well, but Hulkbuster seems so top heavy. Those knees and ankles have to be under crazy stress.
At this point, Bandai's treatment of their vintage properties is disgraceful. "Oh yeah, no one watches them old shows so let's just re-release the figure for the 5 people who missed out the last time around", said the clueless Bandai execs.
EDIT: Saint Seiya Soul of Gold is not even old property, technically. WTF are they doing?!!! I want my Leo Aiolia at decent price, dang it!
jinxthejiv
Member
I finally found the Marvel Legends Daredevil and boy it is probably my favorite from the wave beside Spiderman 2099. I found it at Walmart after getting off from work this morning. I was lucky because I missed when Amazon had him in stock at a lower price this week. I can now pace myself with getting the other figures to complete the BAF.
Shadowhaxor
Member
Just an hobby knife and an nipper. You don't need to pain anything but his gun, as it comes in grey instead of black.
The Omega Man
Member
Oh man, not to add salt to the injury, but that Voltes V looks magnificent!
paolo11
Member
Where do I gets Soul of Chogokin news anyway? I mean, I just knew this now.
Man... does anyone else have trouble with the current small female mold on Marvel Legends? I bought Ultimate Jess and Mayday shortly before finals- Jess' right arm fell off right out of the package, broken at the elbow. Contacted Hasbro support, they said they'd replace it so I didn't return it, and they ended up just sending me a second Spider-Man 2099 instead. Today, Mayday took a shelf dive while I was sleeping, broke in the exact same place. I'll probably actually buy another May when I see her because she's too important to just ignore, but Drew is just going to stay broken and hiding it on my shelf from now on.
At least my Anya ended up okay; especially since she's the one character they've made on the mold I really care about. Still, it makes me wary of even considering figures like White Tiger or the inevitable Spider-Gwen on this in the future, and that really sucks.
At least my Anya ended up okay; especially since she's the one character they've made on the mold I really care about. Still, it makes me wary of even considering figures like White Tiger or the inevitable Spider-Gwen on this in the future, and that really sucks.
GamePnoy74
Member
Sounds similar to the recent Gunbuster GX-34r re-release...
Got Bandai's explosion effect set today. Pretty cool. I'd like to pick up a few more of these, especially the grey explosion set and the impact sets.
HLJ just charged me today, but they're always late.
HLJ just charged me today, but they're always late.
T_T
I would like to know this too. I just F5'd amiami and most of the time I miss out on Chogokin's stuff. This and Gunbuster and then there's Leo Aiolia.
Pretty much. Missed out on that too.
Got Bandai's explosion effect set today. Pretty cool. I'd like to pick up a few more of these, especially the grey explosion set and the impact sets.
HLJ just charged me today, but they're always late.
I'm not a huge fan of the Blade base designs (I dig the upgrade forms, though), but man they all look really cool together on their bikes. The explosion really completes the effect. Nice display you've got there.
Thanks. I don't always go for the bikes, but the Riders in Blade used theirs all the time from what I remember. And they do really complement the Figuarts. Oh, and Garren comes with the Red Rhombus so you're sort of forced to pick up the rest if you're a completionist like me.