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Post by Kollector_Kombat on May 4, 2016 21:22:46 GMT -5
That's not cool. He didn't give you a shytty response, he just suggested for you to skip the series. I do it a lot. The Thanos and Ultron Series were easy passes for me. I wasn't interested in the BAF though instead of the individual figures.
Anyway, just my opinion Dude, they aren't garbage in my eyes, even if I don't want 'em.
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Post by FBtagteamsrule on May 4, 2016 21:27:43 GMT -5
Movie 3-pack = pass for me.
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Post by Robert69 on May 4, 2016 21:42:44 GMT -5
I'm gonna pass on the 3 pack and hold out for Single Spidey (and whatever villain(s) we get) next year. I have the Select Thanos, so I really have zero need to open the BAFs, as I find the Select Thanos far superior in every way to the Thanos BAF that I DO have open, thus far...
*edit* Also, let's remember these are aimed at kids, and the Caps/Iron Man figs always do well. 3 pack with Spidey? It'll be a hot seller. Probably their top 3 selling figures...
Question: Does anyone have Nuke, yet? Is it decent? HTS has it in stock for 19.99 and I'm debating ordering him...feedback appreciated.
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Post by Kollector_Kombat on May 4, 2016 21:54:26 GMT -5
I'm gonna pass on the 3 pack and hold out for Single Spidey (and whatever villain(s) we get) next year. I have the Select Thanos, so I really have zero need to open the BAFs, as I find the Select Thanos far superior in every way to the Thanos BAF that I DO have open, thus far... *edit* Also, let's remember these are aimed at kids, and the Caps/Iron Man figs always do well. 3 pack with Spidey? It'll be a hot seller. Probably their top 3 selling figures... Question: Does anyone have Nuke, yet? Is it decent? HTS has it in stock for 19.99 and I'm debating ordering him...feedback appreciated. Toyarks review on hom seemed really positive. Just the gun he came with is lame. I think he looks great and probably gonna be a little over looked due to Black Panther and Nick Fury.
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Post by jordanimal on May 4, 2016 21:59:11 GMT -5
I don't even care, I'll buy another cap/iron man to get that spider-man. glad they are making one just sucks that August seems like a eternity to wait haha
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Post by ricflair4ever on May 4, 2016 23:04:39 GMT -5
Yeah, an unmasked Tony head makes the pot a little sweeter than just shelling out for Spidey and two other figures im sick of.
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Post by Robert69 on May 4, 2016 23:20:09 GMT -5
I'm gonna pass on the 3 pack and hold out for Single Spidey (and whatever villain(s) we get) next year. I have the Select Thanos, so I really have zero need to open the BAFs, as I find the Select Thanos far superior in every way to the Thanos BAF that I DO have open, thus far... *edit* Also, let's remember these are aimed at kids, and the Caps/Iron Man figs always do well. 3 pack with Spidey? It'll be a hot seller. Probably their top 3 selling figures... Question: Does anyone have Nuke, yet? Is it decent? HTS has it in stock for 19.99 and I'm debating ordering him...feedback appreciated. Toyarks review on hom seemed really positive. Just the gun he came with is lame. I think he looks great and probably gonna be a little over looked due to Black Panther and Nick Fury. Yeah, the video reviews seem positive, but I like hearing direct from people whenever possible. I'll probably nab him. BP and Fury are my top 2 wants, for sure, but Nuke is up there. And Red Guardian is a strong MAYBE Just picked up CapWolf from Walmart for 15 bucks. outstanding Captain America figure, but two issues -- these straps are awful, which everyone knows. Gotta take a bit of stretchy plastic from a WWE figure pack, and tie em off on the back like some have done to get them to stay. Atrocious inclusion for this figure. Also, the paint apps are horrid. I can tolerate it for it being on sale, but -- probably the worst paint apps of any Marvel fig I've ever bought. God awful.
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Post by TheLastDude on May 5, 2016 0:07:45 GMT -5
That's not cool. He didn't give you a shytty response, he just suggested for you to skip the series. I do it a lot. The Thanos and Ultron Series were easy passes for me. I wasn't interested in the BAF though instead of the individual figures. Anyway, just my opinion Dude, they aren't garbage in my eyes, even if I don't want 'em.
I can only speak the truth, I can't make you like or accept it. If you don't see that making us buy the same figures multiple times over instead of giving us unique figures is garbage, then I don't know what to tell you.
Let's forget the MCU. There are hundreds of unique characters in the comic universe that have never gotten figures before, but we keep having to have slots taken up by subtle variations of the same few guys. That's bull.
Why do they stick Cap and Iron Man into BAF waves WITH pieces instead of without like they used to? Because Hasbro KNOWS people don't want to keep buying the same figures over and over again, but they're going to force you to anyway. I for one am going to say no. I'm not going to taken advantage of like that. If I stand alone...then so be it.
Let's say I DO go to eBay and try to get the Giant Man parts that come with Cap and Iron Man. When they wind up going for 10-12 bucks for the piece and then 3-4 dollars for shipping, that's almost the cost of the figure. Yay, I saved four bucks and have less to show for it!
Do you really think that if anyone splits up the 3-pack, that Spidey won't go for a premium? Let's say it retails for 50. I'd wager dollars to donuts that you won't be able to get Spidey for less than 30-40 on his own. Again, you're spending almost the same amount and wind up with less to show for it.
*edit* Also, let's remember these are aimed at kids, and the Caps/Iron Man figs always do well. 3 pack with Spidey? It'll be a hot seller. Probably their top 3 selling figures... The $20 Marvel Legends line is definitely not aimed at kids. This and this and this are the lines aimed at kids. Besides, how many kids are going to talk their parents into shelling out 50-60 bucks for that 3-pack? That's a ploy to fleece collectors if I ever saw one.
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Post by Robert69 on May 5, 2016 0:11:20 GMT -5
That's not cool. He didn't give you a shytty response, he just suggested for you to skip the series. I do it a lot. The Thanos and Ultron Series were easy passes for me. I wasn't interested in the BAF though instead of the individual figures. Anyway, just my opinion Dude, they aren't garbage in my eyes, even if I don't want 'em
*edit* Also, let's remember these are aimed at kids, and the Caps/Iron Man figs always do well. 3 pack with Spidey? It'll be a hot seller. Probably their top 3 selling figures... are the lines aimed at kids. Besides, how many kids are going to talk their parents into shelling out 50-60 bucks for that 3-pack? That's a ploy to fleece collectors if I ever saw one. The same kids that talk their parents into shelling that same amount out for what is tantamount to 40% of a video game these days, before DLC packs.
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Post by TheLastDude on May 5, 2016 0:26:11 GMT -5
are the lines aimed at kids. Besides, how many kids are going to talk their parents into shelling out 50-60 bucks for that 3-pack? That's a ploy to fleece collectors if I ever saw one. The same kids that talk their parents into shelling that same amount out for what is tantamount to 40% of a video game these days, before DLC packs.
That's a whole other discussion there my friend. We don't have that kind of time.
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Post by Robert69 on May 5, 2016 4:24:28 GMT -5
Alright...they finally arrived today...beware quite a few pics guys...cheers! Astounding. Hasbro knocked this guy out of the park. He's a gift for my brother. Ah, Mr SHIELD himself. I love the extra heads, though am not fully up to date with who Dirk Anger is. Solid figure. Simple and very effective. Heaviest package of the lot, and very cool. Reminds me of Duke Nukem a little bit. I appreciate the detail Hasbro went to here. I hate how tempted I am by this set...but I find these 4 quality Nice Gets!
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Post by AlexWestCollects on May 5, 2016 4:56:23 GMT -5
I def want that 3 pack. The extra blasters for iron man and stark head plus spidey. Is that Spider-Man the same body as the Spider-Man 2 figure?
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Post by AlexWestCollects on May 5, 2016 5:03:08 GMT -5
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Post by ckhybrid on May 5, 2016 11:42:12 GMT -5
thats bullsh*t, now I gotta buy another Cap & Iron Man to get an MCU Spidey!? ughhh!!
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Post by cordless2016 on May 5, 2016 16:36:54 GMT -5
thats bullsh*t, now I gotta buy another Cap & Iron Man to get an MCU Spidey!? ughhh!! It's gonna be the 4th version of that Cap I buy
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Post by Robert69 on May 5, 2016 18:30:33 GMT -5
Anyone have the Select Abomination? For only $20 on Amazon, I'm having trouble passing up on him...
Especially as I love Thanos and Juggernaut, and he's that size.
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Post by Darkhawk on May 5, 2016 19:14:45 GMT -5
I went ahead and pre-ordered a set of the 3-Pack for $60. That's $20 a figure so it's not bad considering I don't have a MCU Cap or Iron Man.
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Post by Robert69 on May 5, 2016 21:41:08 GMT -5
A better pic of the MCU 3pack Spidey. Sweet. Now where's our MCU Crossbones we were told we'd be getting!?!?!?!?
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Post by Kollector_Kombat on May 5, 2016 21:42:03 GMT -5
A better pic of the MCU 3pack Spidey. Looks badass. I'm willing to say that I'm almost 100 percent sure that he'll be released again somewhere down the line with more accessories. There's no way they'd only release him in the 3 Pack. Maybe that's just a way to get rid of some extra Cap and Iron Man Bucks. Either way I can see myself buying it. I only have 1 of each character and they're both the Marvel 'NOW' Design.
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Post by el torro on May 5, 2016 22:31:52 GMT -5
Anyone think the reason why the Civil War wave hasn't been released in mass retail yet so everyone won't be spoiled about Giant Man? Maybe like the kids who don't necessarliy follow line ups like collectors do.
Idk I just want Black Panther
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