hbkowns
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Post by hbkowns on Apr 24, 2020 18:29:56 GMT -5
Long story short I had a pretty nice vacation lined up, but it’s not gonna happen due to the circumstances going on in the world right now. I have vacation money I saved up that I was gonna use for spending. Thought it would be nice to treat myself to some figs that didn’t get the chance to pick up before I started collecting mattel figures. I started around 2014 and missed out on a lot of cool stuff. Anything anyone would recommend who has been collecting since the beginning?
Thanks
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Post by mcfclee on Apr 24, 2020 18:38:09 GMT -5
Older defining moments are great figures. If you haven’t got them yet I’d also get most of the organically legends.
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Post by rKoNomad316 on Apr 24, 2020 18:49:43 GMT -5
Older elites, don’t get anything right now, you’ll end up paying way too much. Check on eBay & note the up pricing on figures since this all started.
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Post by hbkowns on Apr 24, 2020 18:50:20 GMT -5
Older defining moments are great figures. If you haven’t got them yet I’d also get most of the organically legends. Yeah that DM HBK looks fantastic and that’s definitely something I’m trying to find at a reasonable price. |
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Post by Mongo Bears on Apr 24, 2020 19:07:20 GMT -5
If you like moc and if you like undertaker...there is no better than sdcc taker when he’s in that packaging. I don’t even like undertaker really and I could’ve sold it for a lot before they sorta reissued it as dm taker, but I’ve held onto it. The white eyes makes it a better figure imo
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Post by Mongo Bears on Apr 24, 2020 19:11:23 GMT -5
Older elites, don’t get anything right now, you’ll end up paying way too much. Check on eBay & note the up pricing on figures since this all started. When you know of something like a new Eddie, and a new orndorff, etc., then usually it coincides with better secondary market prices on the older one once it’s had a mass release. Just gotta wait and play the game |
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Post by TheHitmanKid on Apr 24, 2020 19:22:23 GMT -5
I would save your money. The prices for figures now are getting pretty steep.
If you gonna spend it, go for the older Defining Moments or Legends series. Spend that money on The Rockers 2 pack; you cant go wrong with that 😁
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Post by hbkowns on Apr 24, 2020 19:23:51 GMT -5
If you like moc and if you like undertaker...there is no better than sdcc taker when he’s in that packaging. I don’t even like undertaker really and I could’ve sold it for a lot before they sorta reissued it as dm taker, but I’ve held onto it. The white eyes makes it a better figure imo That figure is great. I was gonna pull the trigger a few years back and buy it then I found out they were rereleasing it in the DM line and I ended up buying that. For me, the holy grail of Mattel Takers is probably his first DM. The one from Survivor Series ‘96. That’s probably my favorite Taker fig they’ve made. I know some people aren’t huge fans of the attire but the detail on that thing is beyond incredible. The wings are such a cool accessory. Really hope I can pick it up one day. |
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Post by Warrior Wildness on Apr 24, 2020 19:49:33 GMT -5
I know it came out recently, but if you don’t already have it, I think the slim jim macho man figure is one of the coolest figures ever made..
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Post by hbkowns on Apr 24, 2020 20:12:35 GMT -5
I know it came out recently, but if you don’t already have it, I think the slim jim macho man figure is one of the coolest figures ever made.. Yeah I have a funny story about that actually. I picked one up through Amazon around December and spent about $70ish. I get the figure and take it out of the sleeve and it was a swap, a basic DDP. I contacted Amazon to see what they would do and they said they were out of stock so I took the L. I see it’s going for $100+ now that it’s back in stock on amazon but I had already gotten my refund a few months back now. |
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Post by Warrior Wildness on Apr 24, 2020 20:48:20 GMT -5
I know it came out recently, but if you don’t already have it, I think the slim jim macho man figure is one of the coolest figures ever made.. Yeah I have a funny story about that actually. I picked one up through Amazon around December and spent about $70ish. I get the figure and take it out of the sleeve and it was a swap, a basic DDP. I contacted Amazon to see what they would do and they said they were out of stock so I took the L. I see it’s going for $100+ now that it’s back in stock on amazon but I had already gotten my refund a few months back now. That sucks! Hopefully you can find one on eBay at a reasonable price - I think they were going for around $70 a little while back. |
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Post by mikeawesome on Apr 24, 2020 21:09:44 GMT -5
It depends on how much you're willing to spend I agree if you want to get some good stuff start with the old figures defiant moments and legend series if you can find them for a good price or you can start collecting the store exclusives that's another good way.
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Post by Rattlehead on Apr 24, 2020 23:17:51 GMT -5
I think it makes collecting interesting when hunting for figures you've missed out. I'd suggest the legends series.
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Post by Professor Sparlin on Apr 25, 2020 1:51:01 GMT -5
Sometimes it's cheaper and unnoticeable to convert basic to elites.
But if you are a purist, look for large lots on ebay that fits most of your needs... you can always resell the figures from the lot that you really didn't want.
Personally, I wait for a "buy it now" for the price I'm comfortable spending. It's a waiting game and requires alot of checking, but you save a lot (or lose interest in the desire figure).
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Post by Y3RP: LA MARAVILLA!!! on Apr 25, 2020 12:41:33 GMT -5
check ebay, some guy I knows. A great guy!  Is posting more of his doubles & triples, that he do not need. from DC baf, legos, wwe elite & basic figures, & some rare accessories. All from his personal adult displayed collection. tonight. just saying lol |
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Post by bretfart on Apr 25, 2020 14:36:02 GMT -5
I know it came out recently, but if you don’t already have it, I think the slim jim macho man figure is one of the coolest figures ever made.. Yeah I have a funny story about that actually. I picked one up through Amazon around December and spent about $70ish. I get the figure and take it out of the sleeve and it was a swap, a basic DDP. I contacted Amazon to see what they would do and they said they were out of stock so I took the L. I see it’s going for $100+ now that it’s back in stock on amazon but I had already gotten my refund a few months back now. Dude that sucks!!! These swappers are everywhere - makes collecting a lot less fun to get something like that. |
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