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Post by cyantist on Jul 28, 2010 16:08:13 GMT -5
I don't get it a few months ago these guys were the exact same with Jakks claiming that Jakks were the best and there would be no better/ Now its the same with Mattel except a thread i was in a few minutes ago not 1 guy but TWO claimed a guy doing switcharoos Decided he didnt want Jakks anymore and was just Jealous because Mattel were making a better product. Now i cant help but think that if Mattel say make another release of Sgt Slaughter the people doing switcharoos will put there oriiginal slaughter into the new slaughter packaging and return it. Its just what they have on hand. Not a matter of jealousy. I think rules need to be put into place on this because it will start spilling over into the other board. One guy even posted this to show it wasn't just a bitter jakks guy: I'm really getting sick of this. In the past couple of weeks I've seen two Drew McIntyre figures replaced with Jakks figures, and yesterday at the local Target I found Elite Kofi and Morrison switched with Mattel series one Kofi and Survivor series Morrison. The person doing it in northern Mass/southern New Hampshire better hope they never have me catch them doing it. And yet one clown completely disregarded it: That jus shows that these basterds know mattel have better figure that they have to do a switch like this also shows the person doing this is also a cheap a$$ |
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Post by 1992 on Jul 28, 2010 16:13:55 GMT -5
I'm still trying to understand what point you're trying to make...
Who's jealous of what now?
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Post by cyantist on Jul 28, 2010 16:15:41 GMT -5
I'm still trying to understand what point you're trying to make... Who's jealous of what now? Some Mattel fans are so wrapped up in Mattel being better they claim people doing switcharoos and Jakks Fans that want mattel stuff. |
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Post by Mike Novak on Jul 28, 2010 16:17:06 GMT -5
He is asking why mattel fans are blaming switcharoos with jakks figures on jakks fans who are "jealous" of mattel. Which I don't think is really happening as many have also pointed out switcheroos of Survivor Series JoMo with Elite 4 JoMo. It's just what supply of figures these individuals have. No one is blaming a particular brands fans, just jerks who don't wanna pay and are gonna slow distribution.
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Post by 1992 on Jul 28, 2010 16:21:54 GMT -5
When he said "basterds" I think he meant the people doing to switches, not "Jakks fans".
Obviously if a casual collector has a Deluxe Jakks John Morrison, then sees the Mattel Elite with the detailed red pants, glasses, and real-feel fur coat, they're gonna want that one instead. Same way if a casual collector has Mattel basic Kofi and sees the Elite Kofi with more articulation, track pants, and a brighter, newer attire, they're gonna want him more.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Jul 28, 2010 16:22:30 GMT -5
I'm confused
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Post by cyantist on Jul 28, 2010 16:25:52 GMT -5
When he said "basterds" I think he meant the people doing to switches, not "Jakks fans". Obviously if a casual collector has a Deluxe Jakks John Morrison, then sees the Mattel Elite with the detailed red pants, glasses, and real-feel fur coat, they're gonna want that one instead. Same way if a casual collector has Mattel basic Kofi and sees the Elite Kofi with more articulation, track pants, and a brighter, newer attire, they're gonna want him more. That jus shows that these basterds know mattel have better figureKnow mattel have a better figure than who? Jakks ofcourse. |
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Post by 1992 on Jul 28, 2010 16:28:37 GMT -5
While it was immature to point that out(on his part), I still don't see it as a personal attack at Jakks fans. WF has always hated people who switch figs, that's nothing new, I think he meant...
That jus shows that these thieves know mattel have better figure
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Post by msqsk1 on Jul 28, 2010 16:28:44 GMT -5
Switcharoo?  at the Walmart by me, they just rip the figure out & leave the empty package. It's not about Mattel or Jakks, It's about ignorant a$$holes that need to grow the up! Now excuse me while I go & play with my toys..  |
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Post by cyantist on Jul 28, 2010 16:32:12 GMT -5
Switcharoo? at the Walmart by me, they just rip the figure out & leave the empty package. It's not about Mattel or Jakks, It's about ignorant a$$holes that need to grow the up! Now excuse me while I go & play with my toys.. Thats the problem we have here. I finally tracked down a CM Punk ECW Series 1 got excited and then someone had stolen the damn figure out of the packaging. Solid Snake definately doesn't live here |
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Post by Obi-TruLove on Jul 28, 2010 16:41:41 GMT -5
The people that steal figures are low lifes who are too poor and too obsessed with these figures that would do an act like that... really STUPID.
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Post by cyantist on Jul 28, 2010 16:44:51 GMT -5
The people that steal figures are low lifes who are too poor and too obsessed with these figures that would do an act like that... really STUPID. Let me stop you right there because you can't blame poorness. When I didn't have money for Figures I bought second hand, ECW Bootlegs or not at all. |
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Post by Matt Hardy Collector on Jul 28, 2010 17:57:02 GMT -5
Anyone can being swithing figures most likely not a kid. I'm kinda shocked at these switches but at least these guys make a decent attempt at pulling off the switch I have seen figures switched that look nothing like the packaged figure. Seeing stuff like this makes me want to work at a store return desk so I can cuss whoever is returning this $h!t out.
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Post by Artistix on Jul 28, 2010 19:01:19 GMT -5
If I saw someone returning an item that I knew was tampered with I would crash tackle them.
I may get sued...but it would be worth it.
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Jul 28, 2010 19:09:01 GMT -5
Anyone can being swithing figures most likely not a kid. I'm kinda shocked at these switches but at least these guys make a decent attempt at pulling off the switch I have seen figures switched that look nothing like the packaged figure. Seeing stuff like this makes me want to work at a store return desk so I can cuss whoever is returning this $h!t out. Yeah i agree they prob. are not kids doing this. I mean i doubt a 7 year old has a Jakks Cena and is going to buy a Mattel and put the Jakks one and tell mom to bring it back. Its prob kids from the 18-22 year old range who think its cool to be a badass. |
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Post by steel on Jul 28, 2010 20:08:19 GMT -5
Jealousy isn't the problem..blatant criminal intent is. These people are screwing the system and other collectors in the process.
Jealousy is the least of the issue at hand here.
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Post by juicewinslow on Jul 28, 2010 22:08:39 GMT -5
Not everyone has money, or respect. Some people are just cheap and see an easy way to get what they want. It's as simple as that.
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I'm really getting sick of this. In the past couple of weeks I've seen two Drew McIntyre figures replaced with Jakks figures, and yesterday at the local Target I found Elite Kofi and Morrison switched with Mattel series one Kofi and Survivor series Morrison. The person doing it in northern Mass/southern New Hampshire better hope they never have me catch them doing it.
