GentlemanCrow
Member
I'd say they miss most of the time.
I personally find their stuff very tacky. An adolescent, ugly badass-ening, making things pointy and such.
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Action Figure GAF |OT| Articulated figures murdered my wallet
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I'd say they miss most of the time.
I personally find their stuff very tacky. An adolescent, ugly badass-ening, making things pointy and such.
jinxthejiv
Member
No problem I'm hoping more go on sale!
There are some that look really badass such as the Darkseid, Some of the Batman figures and Metal gear figures.
My favorite is Sam Gideon. Maybe I'm just bias because that game is so awesome lol
not quite. usually its about 75. when that line of figures first came out in 08 or 09, they were like 9800y i believe.
jinxthejiv
Member
The SDCC exclusive for this year is a Dr. Strange theme.
This box set will be priced at $105
http://marvelousnews.com/news.php?catid=252&itemid=18986
This box set will be priced at $105
http://marvelousnews.com/news.php?catid=252&itemid=18986
FullmetalPain
Banned
Was looking to get some DBZ figures since I started to collect One Piece Portrait of Pirate figures, and apparently S.H. Figures are the best? Why are the S.H. figuarts the best for DBZ when the joints and seams are so apparent in the figure. I preordered the Megahouse Frieza and the DBZ figure collecting community said to preorder the S.H. Figuarts gold Frieza instead of the Megahouse gold Frieza.
EDIT: Holy shit at the S.H. Figuarts Frieza o.o it's lowest price is like $200, but the Megahouse one looks better to me in my opinion so I don't know why. Any DBZ collectors explain please xD.
EDIT: Holy shit at the S.H. Figuarts Frieza o.o it's lowest price is like $200, but the Megahouse one looks better to me in my opinion so I don't know why. Any DBZ collectors explain please xD.
Haloid1177
Banned
Are the Megahouse figures even articulated? From the pics they look like statues and way more limited than the Figuart equivalents.
FullmetalPain
Banned
They're not articulated, but they do come with accessories. I'm guessing the articulation is where all the buzz is for S.H. Figuarts? The Megahouse Vegeta looks like shit and the Goku was disappointing so I'm trying to look around for a good Goku, but I was told on reddit that Figuarts gets expensive if you don't preorder.
If you don't mind the lack of articulation then go with the Banpresto Master Stars Piece line. They look amazing and generally cost much less than the Figuarts and Megahouse offerings. They've only released Saiyans thus far but Freeza is scheduled for December.
Left to right: Figuarts Zero, Megahouse, Master Stars Piece.
I actually really like this.
ohhthegore
Member
When this guy hits clearance I'll buy him
so far i'm hating all the Variant line of figures. take good designs and somehow make them uglier.
Depends on the FA you're talking about. DBZ ones are webstore exclusives in Japan and can get very expensive even though they're regular retail in the US. Some of them get reissues, so it's a safe assumption the most popular DBZ figuarts will probably be of decent price, but I'd definitely pre-order.
Regular release Kamen Riders that aren't stupid popular like the Gaim ones, as well as most other non-Marvel Figuarts tend to stay decently price. The Marvel ones are sort of a different beast, since no one is currently licensed to distribute them in the US and you have to order from an import shop.
FullmetalPain
Banned
If you don't mind the lack of articulation then go with the Banpresto Master Stars Piece line. They look amazing and generally cost much less than the Figuarts and Megahouse offerings. They've only released Saiyans thus far but Freeza is scheduled for December.
Left to right: Figuarts Zero, Megahouse, Master Stars Piece.
Thanks for the info
. I also saw that this figure was re released: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-005697I have two awesome Gokus on order now xD.
Edit: Kishi has that Goku Master Stars on his desk as he draws Naruto!: http://www.saiyanisland.com/2014/11/the-studio-of-a-legend-workspace-of-narutos-masashi-kishimoto/
Thanks for the info, i preordered the SSJ God Goku and Gold Frieza S.H. Figuarts off of Amazon just to be safe.
Delta Assault
Member
TomJoadsGhost
Member
its a ninja-gaiden samurai crab predator, yet somehow its still less objectionable than most of their stuff.
Flintty
Member
Compared to Holo's pics this is bad but I'm out of room in my cabinet right now so gotta wait for the new one to get here.
Oh and Secret Base pics.
I'm utterly in love with this figure but my pre-order list is already painfully large. I fear I will miss out on her. Unless I sell my Stealth MK VII when I get it...
Just got my Amazon robo-haul in.
The Tamashii Nations Choryujin has tons of metal. Lots of diecast in the legs and shoulders. Head really detailed. I cant believe this only cost me 9 bucks.
The CM Corp Patlabor AV98 MkII Standard is also a nice surprise. stock photos of this looked kinda eh on various sites, but it has cloth covering its joints, opening cockpit with a little pilot in there (painted and everything!) good detail on the head/neck area, racheting leg joints. Plastic feels like......toy plastic but that's to be expected. This feels like something that was actually meant for someone to PLAY with, as opposed to sit on a shelf and never touch. Good poseability too. Really impressed!
The Tamashii Nations Choryujin has tons of metal. Lots of diecast in the legs and shoulders. Head really detailed. I cant believe this only cost me 9 bucks.
The CM Corp Patlabor AV98 MkII Standard is also a nice surprise. stock photos of this looked kinda eh on various sites, but it has cloth covering its joints, opening cockpit with a little pilot in there (painted and everything!) good detail on the head/neck area, racheting leg joints. Plastic feels like......toy plastic but that's to be expected. This feels like something that was actually meant for someone to PLAY with, as opposed to sit on a shelf and never touch. Good poseability too. Really impressed!
TwEE-N-Toast
Banned
Looks like First Gokin is making more TMNT figures to go along with their Android Krang.
Seems Shredder may be the perfect scale for the Classic line turtles but too tall for the Classic line Rocksteady and bebop.
http://www.crookedninja.com/2015/06/first-gokin-announce-krang-with-walker-and-shredder/
http://thefwoosh.com/2015/06/first-gokin-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-shredder-and-krang-walker
Seems Shredder may be the perfect scale for the Classic line turtles but too tall for the Classic line Rocksteady and bebop.
http://www.crookedninja.com/2015/06/first-gokin-announce-krang-with-walker-and-shredder/
http://thefwoosh.com/2015/06/first-gokin-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-shredder-and-krang-walker
FiveElementNinja
Member
Looks like First Gokin is making more TMNT figures to go along with their Android Krang.
Seems Shredder may be the perfect scale for the Classic line turtles but too tall for the Classic line Rocksteady and bebop.
http://www.crookedninja.com/2015/06/first-gokin-announce-krang-with-walker-and-shredder/
http://thefwoosh.com/2015/06/first-gokin-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-shredder-and-krang-walker
Welp, goodbye wallet. I really like my Krang figure, so I'll most likely be getting the Shredder. I'll probably pass on the walker though.
TwEE-N-Toast
Banned
Yeah, not sure why they're putting out a second Krang so soon. Would have preferred something like one of the the rock soldiers Traag and Granitor from these guys instead.
ohhthegore
Member
I'm feeling saucy today so I think I'll preorder Hot Toys John Matrix. I don't do much posing so I'm not too worried about the rubber arms
I'm just not a fan of Krang's android body. The figure turned out as good as anyone could hope, but still don't care for it as a design. Never liked it in the 80s toon either. It just never made sense to me that out of all the possible bodies he would chose to be in one that looks like an overgrown baby in a diaper. The android bodies in the Nick show make way more sense.
However, the walker body... I could get behind that.
And Shredder... now that has me pretty excited. I might have to get those two.
However, the walker body... I could get behind that.
And Shredder... now that has me pretty excited. I might have to get those two.
Dr Duncan Steel
Member
Who should I talk to in order to make a Skylanders game but with GI Joes that are also fully poseable?
Dr Duncan Steel
Member
It's cause they stopped the ass-kicking Pursuit of Cobra line in favor of that weak-sauce Renegades cartoonish bullshit. I did like the Duke and Storm Shadow figures though.
TwEE-N-Toast
Banned
I think that's why I found it appealing, it seemed alive and vulnerable. A strange mix of ridiculous and creepy. And the fact that it sometimes made facial expressions sealed the deal for me.
Shadowhaxor
Member
OMG OMG OMG......
Ended up checking out my local comic book ship, since they sell all types of things; figma's, figurines and all that. BUt one particular thing about this place is they buy toys and have shelves of shit, toys from 70's up to today. They always have tons of Transformers, both american and Japanese as well and someone recently dropped off a Cybertron Optimus Prime.
I always wanted this version of Prime and he's in great shape, just missing some of the missiles and a gun, which I'm already searching Ebay for it.
Ended up checking out my local comic book ship, since they sell all types of things; figma's, figurines and all that. BUt one particular thing about this place is they buy toys and have shelves of shit, toys from 70's up to today. They always have tons of Transformers, both american and Japanese as well and someone recently dropped off a Cybertron Optimus Prime.
I always wanted this version of Prime and he's in great shape, just missing some of the missiles and a gun, which I'm already searching Ebay for it.
Looks like a Predator that got "zerged".
RadioHeadAche
Member
What is the best shipping option for small, blindbox figures sold through Mandarake? When I added it to my cart and checked the three options (I think it was DHL, SAL small packet and EMS), all three said ¥500 on the place order page. I have never ordered through them, so I don't know if it is an estimate or exact total.
I can't ask this in figure-gaf because it was closed, but if anyone who has ordered from Mandarake could help, that would be great.
I can't ask this in figure-gaf because it was closed, but if anyone who has ordered from Mandarake could help, that would be great.
Bloodember
Member
EMS is the best option, in my opinion. It's the only option I choose when importing figures from Japan.
Shadow Ranger
Member
PAK Venom
Not too bad. Haven't been a big fan of PAK stuff recently. I think I prefer it over their Spidey at least. Need to see more pics, we think.
Not too bad. Haven't been a big fan of PAK stuff recently. I think I prefer it over their Spidey at least. Need to see more pics, we think.
Is he going to be expensive?
Shadow Ranger
Member
Probably around $100+ like Spidey.
Haloid1177
Banned
Only comic-related PAK figure I've wanted so far.
Shadow Ranger
Member
Batman was really nice, in my opinion. Was the only variant I bothered with. Next PAK for me will probably be Cloud when he's discounted. Sneaking Suit Big Boss looks okay untilI see the ugly face and teeny hand proportions.
And bloody hell! Mexican Goku is in the hundreds...or thousands
Surely they'll redo this for SDCC...surely. Madness if not.
And bloody hell! Mexican Goku is in the hundreds...or thousands
Surely they'll redo this for SDCC...surely. Madness if not.
I super honestly believe they are trolling him. Some of the accounts bidding have no feedback lol
FiveElementNinja
Member
I like it. I think I might have to get it. I've been wanting a Venom figure for some time.
Shadow Ranger
Member
Thousands one most def is.
Rumours of SDCC receiving it as their exclusive (according to sideshow forum). Hope it is true and decently available.
Vegeta is also getting a repaint of some kind later in the year, apparently.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Give it to me NOW.
Haloid1177
Banned
Sideshow sent out a one day notice for AOU Cap, he's charging/shipping tomorrow.
GentlemanCrow
Member
Is that the Black Series one that leaked last week? New packaging for the line...
WadiumArcadium
Member
It's probably going to be the SDCC exclusive. That's probably the reason for the fancy packaging though I expect it will be different for the Force Awakens line.
EroticSushi
Member
Play Arts Venom
jinxthejiv
Member
Anyone know where i could get a Marvel Select Venom for a good price? I missed out on it and now the prices are getting high. Is Ebay my best bet?
HazySaiyan
Banned
He's got a fantastic head sculpt, but he's got that 'mech pilot' look that a lot of these Variant PAKs seem to have. Doesn't like he's a Symbiote.
Whoa, that sounds interesting, at least the Shredder.
Shadowhaxor
Member
I want to start photographing my toys/figures for my website and I've found that my custom-made (crap) lightbox is not working out thanks to my camera. I wanted to see what everyone else uses for taking pictures of their figures.
I'm not really have issues with the small stuff but when it comes to the large figures and toys, well it's just not working.
I'm not really have issues with the small stuff but when it comes to the large figures and toys, well it's just not working.
$10 for 6" Star Wars Biker Scout & Bike
http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/vod:37...36677944730863987247&affillinktype=10&veh=aff
(please don't buy them all, i'm about to head to target to price match)
Jabba is also $10. open in a mobile browser or try looking it up on the mobile walmart app
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Wars-The-Black-Series-Jabba-the-Hutt-Figure/37079583
Otherwise it will show as $30
http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/vod:37...36677944730863987247&affillinktype=10&veh=aff
(please don't buy them all, i'm about to head to target to price match
)Jabba is also $10. open in a mobile browser or try looking it up on the mobile walmart app
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Wars-The-Black-Series-Jabba-the-Hutt-Figure/37079583
Otherwise it will show as $30
WadiumArcadium
Member
$10 for 6" Star Wars Biker Scout & Bike
http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/vod:37...36677944730863987247&affillinktype=10&veh=aff
(please don't buy them all, i'm about to head to target to price match
Jabba is also $10. open in a mobile browser or try looking it up on the mobile walmart app
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Wars-The-Black-Series-Jabba-the-Hutt-Figure/37079583
Otherwise it will show as $30
Damn you guys are lucky. You can't get either of those for less than £25 in the UK.