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Post by Kollector_Kombat on May 28, 2016 10:39:59 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2016 10:50:05 GMT -5
Appreciate it mate, cheers! She's still quite pricey on Australian eBay and it seems no Amazon sellers that have her will deliver to Australia. Yeah - agree completely. I also find it a tad frustrating that other people's opinions seem to blow it off as merely a gimmick or stunt to drive sales - surely you can do that without destroying the core of what makes Captain America so great...created by Jewish men as a reaction for Nazi Germany - Americans were inspired by Cap, and how could you not? I mean - I'm Australian - and even I love Cap's representation, patriotism and heroic values. You want that in a character, especially one created for reasons that resonate with millions across the globe. That's the thing that irks me. I love America. The foundation of it, the true patriotism and ideals, I take IMMENSE pride in. We're a Country founded on the concept of rebelling. Of standing up against tyranny and oppression. We were never intended to be the "World's police" as often joked about -- it was just recognized from our inception, on a global level, that Americans were fighters. We didn't have to stand up for the little guy, we WERE the little guy. All while providing a opportunities that (more or less) could never really be found anywhere else in the entire world. The basis of America is one of duty, honor, loyalty, and bravery. All things that (I don't know if you watch the news or not) Americans need right now. This Country is facing a tumultuous time. Quite possibly the MOST tumultuous since at least the Great Depression, if not the Civil War. The timing of this is horrible. It's not "we decided to go a different route/wanted to be creative/time to shake things up" it reads as the Country is so f***ed even Captain America is like "F**k it, I'm out." That pisses me off so much. His stance is consistent. He has always been the beacon by which others found their way. Even when he stood against everything, and everyone else, in Civil War, how many characters were lead to redemption through him? Even Stark, sitting there with his body. His character is more than just a superhuman running around in red, white, and blue. He is the physical embodiment of what a Country is, and can be, that remains unlike any other in the world -- for better or worse. These jewish artists created him as such, because they believed in that American spirit. In the opportunities, and the possibilities. And they knew what was happening overseas was wrong. Now when things are rocky at home, these "artists" want to have Steve jump ship? It's insulting. It's insulting to me as a creative, as a fan, and as an American. Now me personally, I would have created a Captain Hydra, and gave Steve a new major threat. Have it be Zola's son or something. And he's just Cap's antithesis, like Two-Face is to Batman. There are any number of stories that could be told introducing a new character on that level. The embodiment of the Hydra ideals against THE American spirit. But no. No, they wanted shock value. God, it PISSES me off. So much. I agree. It's garbage that they made him a ing nazi! I love Cap's patriotism and I'm not even American! I'm a ing Canadian for crying out loud! It's a stupid story just to make big bucks. All hail the almighty dollar.
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Post by Robert69 on May 28, 2016 12:13:58 GMT -5
So while I was checking my emails one from HTS popped up saying the Nick Fury was in stock. So I went right to the sight to order it and it was sold out. lol I've been checking HTS repeatedly for both he and Panther. Something tells me that it wasn't many people that bought up what was available. Damn army builders.
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Post by TheLastDude on May 28, 2016 15:23:04 GMT -5
Appreciate it mate, cheers! She's still quite pricey on Australian eBay and it seems no Amazon sellers that have her will deliver to Australia. Yeah - agree completely. I also find it a tad frustrating that other people's opinions seem to blow it off as merely a gimmick or stunt to drive sales - surely you can do that without destroying the core of what makes Captain America so great...created by Jewish men as a reaction for Nazi Germany - Americans were inspired by Cap, and how could you not? I mean - I'm Australian - and even I love Cap's representation, patriotism and heroic values. You want that in a character, especially one created for reasons that resonate with millions across the globe. That's the thing that irks me. I love America. The foundation of it, the true patriotism and ideals, I take IMMENSE pride in. We're a Country founded on the concept of rebelling. Of standing up against tyranny and oppression. We were never intended to be the "World's police" as often joked about -- it was just recognized from our inception, on a global level, that Americans were fighters. We didn't have to stand up for the little guy, we WERE the little guy. All while providing a opportunities that (more or less) could never really be found anywhere else in the entire world. The basis of America is one of duty, honor, loyalty, and bravery. All things that (I don't know if you watch the news or not) Americans need right now. This Country is facing a tumultuous time. Quite possibly the MOST tumultuous since at least the Great Depression, if not the Civil War. The timing of this is horrible. It's not "we decided to go a different route/wanted to be creative/time to shake things up" it reads as the Country is so f***ed even Captain America is like "F**k it, I'm out." That pisses me off so much. His stance is consistent. He has always been the beacon by which others found their way. Even when he stood against everything, and everyone else, in Civil War, how many characters were lead to redemption through him? Even Stark, sitting there with his body. His character is more than just a superhuman running around in red, white, and blue. He is the physical embodiment of what a Country is, and can be, that remains unlike any other in the world -- for better or worse. These jewish artists created him as such, because they believed in that American spirit. In the opportunities, and the possibilities. And they knew what was happening overseas was wrong. Now when things are rocky at home, these "artists" want to have Steve jump ship? It's insulting. It's insulting to me as a creative, as a fan, and as an American. Now me personally, I would have created a Captain Hydra, and gave Steve a new major threat. Have it be Zola's son or something. And he's just Cap's antithesis, like Two-Face is to Batman. There are any number of stories that could be told introducing a new character on that level. The embodiment of the Hydra ideals against THE American spirit. But no. No, they wanted shock value. God, it PISSES me off. So much. I wish I could like this post more than once.
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Post by Robert69 on May 28, 2016 22:18:19 GMT -5
"While we aren't calling this 100% confirmed, we have gotten word from a reliable source that a second wave of 6" X-Men Marvel Legends figures are in the works for later this year. The second wave will include the following:
- 630509502195 Shatterstar - 630509502202 Colossus - 630509502219 Polaris - 630509502226 Sunfire - 630509502233 Dazzler - 630509502240 Cyclops - 630509502257 Wolverine
No word on what the Build-A-Figure will be."
Swear if we get Jim Lee Colossus, Cyclops, and Wolverine i'll be so damn stoked. They're gonna make me buy 2 Wolverines in 1 year.
Also guess this means I'm waiting to get Colossus until this is confirmed.
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Post by Darkhawk on May 28, 2016 23:36:54 GMT -5
I'm hoping that Cyclops ends up being the Phoenix Five one.
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Post by Robert69 on May 28, 2016 23:42:53 GMT -5
I'm hoping that Cyclops ends up being the Phoenix Five one. Noooooooooooo JIM LEE!!!
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Post by Darkhawk on May 29, 2016 3:35:51 GMT -5
I'm hoping that Cyclops ends up being the Phoenix Five one. Noooooooooooo JIM LEE!!! Yes!! Lol if not I'm hoping Hasbro will do a Phoenix Five set as an SDCC Exclusive. Also rumor has it, the Wolverine in the wave will be Old Man Logan.
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Post by Robert69 on May 29, 2016 4:20:29 GMT -5
Yes!! Lol if not I'm hoping Hasbro will do a Phoenix Five set as an SDCC Exclusive. Also rumor has it, the Wolverine in the wave will be Old Man Logan.
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Post by cordless2016 on May 29, 2016 6:54:16 GMT -5
"While we aren't calling this 100% confirmed, we have gotten word from a reliable source that a second wave of 6" X-Men Marvel Legends figures are in the works for later this year. The second wave will include the following: - 630509502195 Shatterstar - 630509502202 Colossus - 630509502219 Polaris - 630509502226 Sunfire - 630509502233 Dazzler - 630509502240 Cyclops - 630509502257 Wolverine No word on what the Build-A-Figure will be." Swear if we get Jim Lee Colossus, Cyclops, and Wolverine i'll be so damn stoked. They're gonna make me buy 2 Wolverines in 1 year. Also guess this means I'm waiting to get Colossus until this is confirmed. While Hasbro has been knocking it out of the park lately, it'll take a lot for them to produce a better Colossus than the Toybiz one. That is still one of the coolest 6" figs I have.
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Post by ricflair4ever on May 29, 2016 13:16:57 GMT -5
Hopefully that new lineup is legit. All are welcome additions. Well, in theory. Like most I'm hoping for Jim Lee Cyclops, Old Man Logan would be great and seems very plausible, and Colossus could be awesome but will probably turn out to be an excuse to use the Hyperion buck.....again. As for the potential new blood here, Polaris is just about as overdue a character you can get. I gave up on getting a 6" Shatterstar a long time ago, so thats a nice surprise. Dazzler is in the same category as Polaris for my money. And Sunfire, assuming its classic, is beyond warranted at this point. The BAF here is a real mystery. I can see them picking an all new character since we have some ML debuts of note in the wave. On the other hand i could totally see this as their opportunity to get an Apacolypse out thereto piggyback off the movie, or by the time of release, DVD .
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2016 14:14:53 GMT -5
"While we aren't calling this 100% confirmed, we have gotten word from a reliable source that a second wave of 6" X-Men Marvel Legends figures are in the works for later this year. The second wave will include the following: - 630509502195 Shatterstar - 630509502202 Colossus - 630509502219 Polaris - 630509502226 Sunfire - 630509502233 Dazzler - 630509502240 Cyclops - 630509502257 Wolverine No word on what the Build-A-Figure will be." Swear if we get Jim Lee Colossus, Cyclops, and Wolverine i'll be so damn stoked. They're gonna make me buy 2 Wolverines in 1 year. Also guess this means I'm waiting to get Colossus until this is confirmed. YESS!! I hope we get Old Man Logan, Jim Lee Cyclops and Jim Lee Colossus.
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Post by Robert69 on May 29, 2016 14:21:20 GMT -5
Hopefully that new lineup is legit. All are welcome additions. Well, in theory. Like most I'm hoping for Jim Lee Cyclops, Old Man Logan would be great and seems very plausible, and Colossus could be awesome but will probably turn out to be an excuse to use the Hyperion buck.....again. As for the potential new blood here, Polaris is just about as overdue a character you can get. I gave up on getting a 6" Shatterstar a long time ago, so thats a nice surprise. Dazzler is in the same category as Polaris for my money. And Sunfire, assuming its classic, is beyond warranted at this point. The BAF here is a real mystery. I can see them picking an all new character since we have some ML debuts of note in the wave. On the other hand i could totally see this as their opportunity to get an Apacolypse out thereto piggyback off the movie, or by the time of release, DVD . Don't you put that on us!!! Unlike the first wave coming, I don't want the whole series. I only want Cyclops, Colossus, and MAYBE wolverine. I don't wanna have to buy them all (and sell half) to get Apocalypse. Rumor I'm hearing most is Sauron, which I know most x-Fans would be more than happy with.
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Post by Robert69 on May 29, 2016 14:37:13 GMT -5
also, is it just me or is it weird we're getting a line with absolutely ALL heroes? I mean, at least we get Phoenix with the 1st wave...
Leads me to believe the BAF would HAVE to be a villain. As long as it's not a Sentinel, or Apocalypse, I'm good.
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Post by TheLastDude on May 29, 2016 14:38:13 GMT -5
"While we aren't calling this 100% confirmed, we have gotten word from a reliable source that a second wave of 6" X-Men Marvel Legends figures are in the works for later this year. The second wave will include the following: - 630509502195 Shatterstar - 630509502202 Colossus - 630509502219 Polaris - 630509502226 Sunfire - 630509502233 Dazzler - 630509502240 Cyclops - 630509502257 Wolverine No word on what the Build-A-Figure will be." Swear if we get Jim Lee Colossus, Cyclops, and Wolverine i'll be so damn stoked. They're gonna make me buy 2 Wolverines in 1 year. Also guess this means I'm waiting to get Colossus until this is confirmed. Dayum. I'm interested to see which versions we're getting. Jim Lee Cyke would be a definite buy, as would Old Man Logan/Payback Wolvie/All New Wolvie...and I'd most likely get Disco Dazzler. Colossus would have to blow me away because the Toy Biz version is still the tits.
Sunfire I don't care for.
Shatterstar I'm a bit iffy on.
I know they probably won't do it, but I'd actually like to see Polaris in her All New X-Factor gear...I'm sure it'll be either the green dress/unitard or the classic X-Factor outfit though.
Also...why isn't this thread pinned anymore PJ? Just curious. This and the Batman threads aren't pinned to the top any more.
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Post by Robert69 on May 29, 2016 14:40:32 GMT -5
"While we aren't calling this 100% confirmed, we have gotten word from a reliable source that a second wave of 6" X-Men Marvel Legends figures are in the works for later this year. The second wave will include the following: - 630509502195 Shatterstar - 630509502202 Colossus - 630509502219 Polaris - 630509502226 Sunfire - 630509502233 Dazzler - 630509502240 Cyclops - 630509502257 Wolverine No word on what the Build-A-Figure will be." Swear if we get Jim Lee Colossus, Cyclops, and Wolverine i'll be so damn stoked. They're gonna make me buy 2 Wolverines in 1 year. Also guess this means I'm waiting to get Colossus until this is confirmed. Also...why isn't this thread pinned anymore PJ ? Just curious. This and the Batman threads aren't pinned to the top any more.They're pinned for me? Weird.
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Post by PJ on May 29, 2016 14:42:25 GMT -5
"While we aren't calling this 100% confirmed, we have gotten word from a reliable source that a second wave of 6" X-Men Marvel Legends figures are in the works for later this year. The second wave will include the following: - 630509502195 Shatterstar - 630509502202 Colossus - 630509502219 Polaris - 630509502226 Sunfire - 630509502233 Dazzler - 630509502240 Cyclops - 630509502257 Wolverine No word on what the Build-A-Figure will be." Swear if we get Jim Lee Colossus, Cyclops, and Wolverine i'll be so damn stoked. They're gonna make me buy 2 Wolverines in 1 year. Also guess this means I'm waiting to get Colossus until this is confirmed. Dayum. I'm interested to see which versions we're getting. Jim Lee Cyke would be a definite buy, as would Old Man Logan/Payback Wolvie/All New Wolvie...and I'd most likely get Disco Dazzler. Colossus would have to blow me away because the Toy Biz version is still the tits.
Sunfire I don't care for.
Shatterstar I'm a bit iffy on.
I know they probably won't do it, but I'd actually like to see Polaris in her All New X-Factor gear...I'm sure it'll be either the green dress/unitard or the classic X-Factor outfit though.
Also...why isn't this thread pinned anymore PJ? Just curious. This and the Batman threads aren't pinned to the top any more.I was shuffling things around as I pinned the Walking Dead thread and combined a bunch of Bandai/Figuarts/DZB/Anime/Imports into one pinned official thread as well as a pinned thread for MotU/Thundercats with Mattel's Thundercats being just around the corner I figured that will be a popular line. But I wanted to keep the order of the topics pretty much the same. Just putting the Thundercats after the Marvel topic so I had to unpin them to shuffle the order. They should be like this now... Batman/DC Marvel MotU/Thundercats Star Wars Star Trek
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Post by TheLastDude on May 29, 2016 14:47:13 GMT -5
Dayum. I'm interested to see which versions we're getting. Jim Lee Cyke would be a definite buy, as would Old Man Logan/Payback Wolvie/All New Wolvie...and I'd most likely get Disco Dazzler. Colossus would have to blow me away because the Toy Biz version is still the tits.
Sunfire I don't care for.
Shatterstar I'm a bit iffy on.
I know they probably won't do it, but I'd actually like to see Polaris in her All New X-Factor gear...I'm sure it'll be either the green dress/unitard or the classic X-Factor outfit though.
Also...why isn't this thread pinned anymore PJ ? Just curious. This and the Batman threads aren't pinned to the top any more.I was shuffling things around as I combined a bunch of Bandai/Figuarts/DZB/Anime/Imports into one pinned official thread as well as a pinned thread for MotU/Thundercats with Mattel's Thundercats being just around the corner I figured that will be a popular line. But I wanted to keep the order of the topics pretty much the same. Just putting the Thundercats after the Marvel topic so I had to unpin them to shuffle the order. Batman/DC Marvel MotU/Thundercats Star Wars Star Trek Ah ok, gotcha. I must have opened the "Other" section while you still had them in shuffle mode. Thanks for cleaning everything up for us though!
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Post by TheLastDude on May 29, 2016 14:48:11 GMT -5
Also...why isn't this thread pinned anymore PJ ? Just curious. This and the Batman threads aren't pinned to the top any more.They're pinned for me? Weird. Yeah, they're pinned again now. I must have opened the section just when PJ unpinned them.
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Post by Robert69 on May 29, 2016 14:49:47 GMT -5
"While we aren't calling this 100% confirmed, we have gotten word from a reliable source that a second wave of 6" X-Men Marvel Legends figures are in the works for later this year. The second wave will include the following: - 630509502195 Shatterstar - 630509502202 Colossus - 630509502219 Polaris - 630509502226 Sunfire - 630509502233 Dazzler - 630509502240 Cyclops - 630509502257 Wolverine No word on what the Build-A-Figure will be." Swear if we get Jim Lee Colossus, Cyclops, and Wolverine i'll be so damn stoked. They're gonna make me buy 2 Wolverines in 1 year. Also guess this means I'm waiting to get Colossus until this is confirmed. Colossus would have to blow me away because the Toy Biz version is still the tits.
.I wonder if they could get away with using Allfather Thor as a base for Colossus? I think that body would be a good starting point, if we don't get an entirely new one.
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