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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Sept 2, 2013 17:48:25 GMT -5
I picked up the Avengers Assemble Red Skull today at TRU.
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Post by joesgonnakillu on Sept 2, 2013 22:18:51 GMT -5
I picked up the Avengers Assemble Red Skull today at TRU. Cool looking figure. But kinda debating between getting that version or getting the one that's coming in the Cap 2 movie wave
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Post by samsson on Sept 3, 2013 1:25:08 GMT -5
The rhino is a awesome figure, got him posed with the hulk. I also have the red skull from the avengers line its a great figure. The hat and jacket is what does it for me.
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Post by poindizzle on Sept 3, 2013 10:56:41 GMT -5
Avengers Assemble Hulk is really nice, too. The only thing that bugs me on some of the new molds for the AA line is the leg articulation being tied together. If you move the Hulk's right leg, the left moves, but if you move the left it is independent. The Right leg's peg passes through the pelvis to the other side with a hole in it to peg the other leg in. I'd take pics if my phone wasn't dead. Otherwise, great figure, the joints glide smoothly, It's perfect for posing and would be great for kids to play with.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Sept 3, 2013 11:31:30 GMT -5
The rhino is a awesome figure, got him posed with the hulk. I also have the red skull from the avengers line its a great figure. The hat and jacket is what does it for me. Are there any images of the Cap 2 version?
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Post by samsson on Sept 7, 2013 21:14:39 GMT -5
Yes I saw images today. Full lenghth leather looking coat, like his daughter wears. The face sculpt looks really good. It was the sdcc image. If anyone is interested the abomination series is begining to pop up. Also bigbad....has the black knight series up for order
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Post by ellisd on Sept 27, 2013 11:02:21 GMT -5
I'm starting to notice less stores around here carrying the Marvel Universe line. Getting harder to track them down.
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Post by PJ on Sept 27, 2013 19:32:21 GMT -5
I saw the new Thor movie figures at TRU on Wednesday. And the last MU wave I've seen had the Hercules in it.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Sept 28, 2013 8:31:33 GMT -5
I'm starting to notice less stores around here carrying the Marvel Universe line. Getting harder to track them down. I believe someone said that that's the reason why they're changing the name of the line to Avengers Assemble. Stores will order more of them and will hopefully keep them well stocked.
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Post by joesgonnakillu on Oct 5, 2013 2:45:32 GMT -5
I'm starting to notice less stores around here carrying the Marvel Universe line. Getting harder to track them down. I believe someone said that that's the reason why they're changing the name of the line to Avengers Assemble. Stores will order more of them and will hopefully keep them well stocked. Yeah, at sdcc they basically said that most stores are not ordering MU or ML figures so ML will continue under whatever movie is coming out (so Cap 2, GotG, Avengers 2) and all 3 3/4 universe figures will fall under the Avengers Assemble line. I don't know if they said that we will still get a variety of characters (Xmen, FF, etc) or just those under the Avengers banner. And in pretty sure that that only includes the universe comic/cartoon style. We will still get movie 3 3/4 figures under movie lines (current Thor TDW) Hopefully we will get more info at NYCC
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Oct 5, 2013 11:11:23 GMT -5
I believe someone said that that's the reason why they're changing the name of the line to Avengers Assemble. Stores will order more of them and will hopefully keep them well stocked. Yeah, at sdcc they basically said that most stores are not ordering MU or ML figures so ML will continue under whatever movie is coming out (so Cap 2, GotG, Avengers 2) and all 3 3/4 universe figures will fall under the Avengers Assemble line. I don't know if they said that we will still get a variety of characters (Xmen, FF, etc) or just those under the Avengers banner. And in pretty sure that that only includes the universe comic/cartoon style. We will still get movie 3 3/4 figures under movie lines (current Thor TDW) Hopefully we will get more info at NYCC I hope it's not just the Avengers. I'm okay with them changing the name of the line and stuff but only as long as it includes anyone in the Marvel Universe. It's too bad the stores are too stupid to realize that Marvel is a hot brand and that the figures will sell regardless.
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Post by joesgonnakillu on Oct 5, 2013 11:37:04 GMT -5
[/quote]I hope it's not just the Avengers. I'm okay with them changing the name of the line and stuff but only as long as it includes anyone in the Marvel Universe. It's too bad the stores are too stupid to realize that Marvel is a hot brand and that the figures will sell regardless. [/quote]
I agree. I hope we get more characters, but unfortunately, Marvel Universe/Legends does not sell that well anymore.
Hasbro kill ML when they stopped for that period. Sales were good before that but nothing was selling like it did when Toybiz had Marvel. Then they stopped and everyone started a Universe collection and it was hard to justify going back to ML scale.
Then MU sold well bit then Hasbro couldn't, or wouldn't, keep up with the demand for figures so now we get wave after wave of re-releases.
Overall though, I kinda think the DC Classics line hurt 6" figures more than anyone. They gave use great figures and used a wide range of characters, but some of the obscure ones stayed on the pegs and couldn't sell. Or look at the Power Girl line.
About 2 or 3 Christmases ago, I went to a Walmart and went through their clearanced section. There were no less than 35-40 power girls stacked on a shelf and sat there forever. If someplace like Walmart or target can't sell figures fast anymore, they stop ordering.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Oct 5, 2013 17:41:38 GMT -5
I hope it's not just the Avengers. I'm okay with them changing the name of the line and stuff but only as long as it includes anyone in the Marvel Universe. It's too bad the stores are too stupid to realize that Marvel is a hot brand and that the figures will sell regardless. [/quote] I agree. I hope we get more characters, but unfortunately, Marvel Universe/Legends does not sell that well anymore. Hasbro kill ML when they stopped for that period. Sales were good before that but nothing was selling like it did when Toybiz had Marvel. Then they stopped and everyone started a Universe collection and it was hard to justify going back to ML scale. Then MU sold well bit then Hasbro couldn't, or wouldn't, keep up with the demand for figures so now we get wave after wave of re-releases. Overall though, I kinda think the DC Classics line hurt 6" figures more than anyone. They gave use great figures and used a wide range of characters, but some of the obscure ones stayed on the pegs and couldn't sell. Or look at the Power Girl line. About 2 or 3 Christmases ago, I went to a Walmart and went through their clearanced section. There were no less than 35-40 power girls stacked on a shelf and sat there forever. If someplace like Walmart or target can't sell figures fast anymore, they stop ordering.[/quote] That's too bad.
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