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Post by poindizzle on May 9, 2012 21:20:11 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone else felt this way, about this being the best year yet in figures. I'm a collector who only buys what I really want and I've noticed just how many figures are new on my shelf this year. When I break down the numbers of how many I've gotten it's the only conclusion that I can come to.
Since the new packaging started I have 5 of 6 from basic 13, 1 from Basic 14 (only because I never really found them around here, but the only passes for me would be Rey and Del Rio) 5 of 6 from basic 15, No Basic 16 on the shelves around here yet, and 4 of 6 from Basic 17 although I plan on picking those all up. From the Battle Packs, I got 2 of 3 from BP1 and all 3 from BP2, and I haven't seen BP 3 yet, but I want all 3 sets. From the Elites, I have gotten 5 of 6 from Elite 12, 4 of 6 from Elite 13, and 3 of 6 but am planning on getting all the others when they are restocked from Elite 14.
The distribution is at an all-time bad, and the case breakdowns are kind of bad, and I went half-mad trying to get E12 Flashback Kane, but the new headscans which have mostly looked good as well as lots of rookie figures and new body sculpts have all served to breathe life into these figures which in the middle of last year were kind of becoming tedious to me to collect. Oh, and for the MOC collectors, I don't know how many would agree with me, but I think the new packaging is really sharp.
So who else has seen a spike in their purchasing recently?
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Post by mrhoss on May 9, 2012 21:31:49 GMT -5
It's hard to beat Year 1. So much optimism. Every figure was fresh and new...even Cena.
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Post by China Claus on May 9, 2012 22:12:04 GMT -5
!Yo poindizzle! Shout out from Boone! I do agree that this is a damn good year for figures as I want nearly every new figure that has been released since the beginning of the year. However it has taken a toll on my wallet and these so-called scalpers are taking the fun out of the hunt.
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Post by China Claus on May 9, 2012 22:16:07 GMT -5
It's hard to beat Year 1. So much optimism. Every figure was fresh and new...even Cena. I'll never forget strolling into TRU after months of waiting on the new Mattel line, to find Shawn Michaels and Batista from the first Signature series. I nearly cried with joy.
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Post by chillax on May 9, 2012 22:33:03 GMT -5
The distribution is at an all-time bad, and the case breakdowns are kind of bad, So who else has seen a spike in their purchasing recently? Because of the former, the latter is not true for me. I can't buy what I can't find. But I have bought a good amount. The Elite sets are usually really good. The Basic sets are kind of mediocre, unless we get new figs like Brodus and Layla, or cool new looks on some guys. The 2-packs are pretty good, but the newest series sucks except for Mr Perfect Jr. My breakdown is 2 of 6 from Basic 13, 0 of 6 from Basic 14 (I've never seen the 3 I want), 3 of 6 from Basic 15 (got Wade in the Target 4-pack), 0 of 6 from Basic 16 (haven't seen them), 4 of 6 from Basic 17 (maybe will pick up the other 2). 2 of 3 from BP1, 3 of 3 from BP2, 1 of 3 from BP3 (still need to find the Bellas). 5 of 6 from Elite 12 (passed on Orton, duh), 6 of 6 from Elite 13 (coulda passed on Big Show), 6 of 6 from Elite 14 (shoulda passed on Cena but he was half price). So it's pretty close to what you've bought. But the missing Basic 14 and Basic 16 and POPPV Bret and Mark Henry, and the Rock/Cena cases which messed up finding Sin Cara/DBryan and the Bellas, well, that all bugs me. If Mattel would learn how to count, and release Basic 13, then Basic 14, then Basic 15, etc, well, that would make it the best year yet.
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Post by JC Motors on May 9, 2012 22:48:51 GMT -5
Its a good year but Mattel's distribution makes it suck
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Post by tampatoys813 on May 9, 2012 23:06:18 GMT -5
I would say last year was the banner year. Thats just my opinion though. L4 -L6, E8 - E12!!
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Post by poindizzle on May 10, 2012 1:28:26 GMT -5
I would say last year was the banner year. Thats just my opinion though. L4 -L6, E8 - E12!! Agreed on the Elites and Legends, but I collect the basics as well, and slogging through last years basics and PPV figures was tedious. I did use the opportunity to get a lot of the first year things that I missed because I didn't start until about June or July that year, and I wasn't that serious yet. This years basics and elites are sucking my wallet dry, but I don't mind.
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Post by poindizzle on May 10, 2012 1:31:23 GMT -5
Oh, yeah, I almost forgot to mention that I got all of the BOPPV Elites as well, and they were all ones I probably would have bought even without the build a figure pieces. Especially that Bret Hart, a classic through and through.
I do want to say that I miss the Defining Moments line and the legends though, a lot actually. I was making the point that current roster stuff is out of this world this year.
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Post by bb on May 10, 2012 6:33:43 GMT -5
Best year imo. There are so many awesome figs in 2012. The only problem is, that I'm a student. In the last month I bought about 7-8 figs. And I now want 2-3 figs from elite 16. Imagine how the end of this year or the beginning of the next year will be. Kane, Lesnar, Tensai, Rock WM, Ryback, Cesaro, Sandow, ...
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Post by Mr. Show on May 10, 2012 7:09:37 GMT -5
It would be a great year if I could find any damn thing to buy.
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Post by tampatoys813 on May 10, 2012 7:27:48 GMT -5
I forgot about the DMs, last year was the best. But i hear you on the basics. And this year did start off with a bang with the Vickie and Build a Figures.
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Post by Von Hooten on May 10, 2012 9:28:20 GMT -5
2010 and 2011 were the better years IMHO. I remember I went a few months coming home with 2 or 3 new figs each week. Now it seems I get a new fig each month and it is usually an on-line purchase. My WWE collecting is dragging down my other collections. I'll see something I want from Transformers, NECA, or Marvel lines that I want to buy, but then I am too afraid to make the purchase because whatever WWE fig I am looking for might pop up as I do have a weekly budget. By the end of the month I saw nothing so then I wind up hitting online and paying inflated prices for the one fig I was looking for. It really take the fun out of the hunt.
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Post by terraryzing on May 10, 2012 10:13:39 GMT -5
Yeah early next year will be best, or should I say first quarter-Brock, Tensai, Ryback, Sandow, Cesaro, Aksana, Kharma, O'Neil, updated Young, updated Jericho, updated Kane. Plus all the up to date Elites and the one off basics. Can't wait til 1st q next year!
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on May 10, 2012 10:27:29 GMT -5
My list of obtained stuff in the new packaging:
-Basic 13: Vickie, Morrison, Zeke. -Basic 14: Goldust, Bret, Shawn (do want Morrison at some point). -Basic 15: Brodus, Layla, Barrett, Kofi. -Basic 16: Cena, Undertaker, Warrior, Eddie. -Basic 17: Ryder, Miz, Henry, Riley. -Basic 18: Hunico, Kelly (so far - want Punk and Cody too).
Battle-Packs 1: Miz/Riley, Cody/Rey. 2: All. 3: All. 4: Orton/Christian (because it was cheapish), and will get Otunga/McGillicutty at some point.
Elites All of 'em, including the BOPPV ones.
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on May 10, 2012 10:58:39 GMT -5
The quality of the actual figures and lineups is at an all time high.
Mattel's distribution, stores actually having figures, case breakdowns, and Mattel's overall level of respect for the adult collector.....all of those things are unfortunately at an all time low.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2012 12:44:55 GMT -5
this year but next year will be better
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Post by pxkgotosleep on May 10, 2012 13:05:22 GMT -5
Disagree. Jakks hasn't released anything yet. Apart from that absolutely Bad ass Jeff/Matt set.
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Post by Goon. on May 10, 2012 13:46:27 GMT -5
Its a good year but Mattel's distribution makes it suck True
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Post by gelatinoustapeworm on May 10, 2012 14:37:25 GMT -5
I agree with what other people are saying about the distribution problems. It's hard to say it's been a great year when the figures I want are next to impossible to find. It's gotten to the point where you have to pay 2 or 3 times the retail price online or just live without. I love this hobby, but to me, Basic figures that sell for $10-$13 in store are not worth paying $30-$40 to get online.
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