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Post by Kollector_Kombat on Jul 11, 2016 3:59:16 GMT -5
Good stuff brotha. I'm definitely wanting to pull the trigger on it soon. I was gonna nab either the Amazon set or the SHIELD set, but -- not with X-Men and SDCC set this month. Oy. I don't blame ya man. That X-Men series is a can't miss IMO. Everyone looks great. I was lucky enough to find that Shield pack on sale for 25 bucks at TRU, I couldn't pass it up for that price. All really well done figures, Maria and Coulson are my favorites from it.
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Post by Boy Wonder on Jul 11, 2016 5:59:44 GMT -5
I found this old picture a couple months ago and knew that when I got this wave of figures in, I had to take an updated version. Same spot at my grandma's house. Same sleepy uncle.
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Post by Kollector_Kombat on Jul 11, 2016 7:09:42 GMT -5
I found this old picture a couple months ago and knew that when I got this wave of figures in, I had to take an updated version. Same spot at my grandma's house. Same sleepy uncle. That is an awesome picture dude. I always like to see those time lapse type of shots. Good stuff bud
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Post by Kollector_Kombat on Jul 11, 2016 7:10:13 GMT -5
Has nobody taken a group ahot yet of all the MCU Avengers made so far? I'd love to see one with: Captain America Iron Man Hawkeye Black Widow Thor Black Panther Hulk War Machine Giant Man (Might as well be him, he's Movie accurate, minus the size) I know the deal with Falcon and Witch but man, I wanna see all of 'em together in figure form. Once I'm all set up, I'll most definitely have a crack. Cool, sounds good brotha. No rush.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2016 9:03:07 GMT -5
I found this old picture a couple months ago and knew that when I got this wave of figures in, I had to take an updated version. Same spot at my grandma's house. Same sleepy uncle. Saw this on the fwoosh. I don't have an account there I just browse through and read the posts. Anyways, love the pic. Awesome how your uncle was in the background of the new photo.
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Post by Greensborohill on Jul 11, 2016 14:52:16 GMT -5
Go my shipping notification from the Dork!!!
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Post by Robert69 on Jul 11, 2016 16:48:01 GMT -5
Go my shipping notification from the Dork!!! Mine's been picked up. Should be here Friday. Can't believe how stoked I am for this.
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Post by mrhoss on Jul 11, 2016 17:04:11 GMT -5
You guys are killing me. Is Dorkside only getting out cases or are they also shipping singles? I noticed somebody on the Fwoosh had order #556 ship, but I'm at #700 .
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Post by Robert69 on Jul 11, 2016 17:06:39 GMT -5
You guys are killing me. Is Dorkside only getting out cases or are they also shipping singles? I noticed somebody on the Fwoosh had order #556 ship, but I'm at #700 . Somebody on Fwoosh said the other day that they had their singles ship, but I think they're mostly skipping over them from what it seems. You may still get yours at that #.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Jul 11, 2016 17:25:33 GMT -5
Very happy I dont want/need any of those.
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Post by TheLastDude on Jul 11, 2016 17:26:35 GMT -5
The wife and I went to the Garden State Comic Fest on Sunday. I saw two dealers with X-Men wave figures. The first guy only had Cable ($35) and Phoenix ($20) left...but I didn't want either of them so that didn't work. The second guy I noticed had the entire wave. Score...right? Nope. First off, I noticed that not many people were in his booth even though the dude had a ton of really awesome and in-demand figures...and then I found out why. Not only was everything grossly overpriced, but he's a loudmouthed hover guy. I walk up to the rack that had the X-Men figures on it and instantly, the guy's forehead is right by my shoulder (yeah, I'm pretty tall...but he was pretty short too...). I look back and down and say "excuse me, you want to take a step back there guy?" He looks all offended, but drops back a step and then dashes over and starts yelling to a guy looking at a Transformer that he can take 50% off the price. Meanwhile, I flip the Wolverine figure up and look at the tag...$55. you. Deadpool? Same price. Rogue? $50. I didn't even bother looking at the rest of the wave, I just turned and started walking away. I did notice the guy dash over and slightly straighten the Iceman figure which I must have disturbed by moving the other figures up to check the price tags. Why even do that? eBay, I get...but to pay for floor space at the con, and then to box up all that merchandise and truck it over...unpack it and hang it out and not sell a damn thing? Why?
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Post by ricflair4ever on Jul 11, 2016 17:28:22 GMT -5
Glad to see some on here are getting their Dorkside orders shipped. Gives me some modicum of hope that mine will too. Hard to believe the 20 minute checkout process put me back that far, but as long as I'm guaranteed the set,I'll be happy.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Jul 11, 2016 17:35:17 GMT -5
The wife and I went to the Garden State Comic Fest on Sunday. I saw two dealers with X-Men wave figures. The first guy only had Cable ($35) and Phoenix ($20) left...but I didn't want either of them so that didn't work. The second guy I noticed had the entire wave. Score...right? Nope. First off, I noticed that not many people were in his booth even though the dude had a ton of really awesome and in-demand figures...and then I found out why. Not only was everything grossly overpriced, but he's a loudmouthed hover guy. I walk up to the rack that had the X-Men figures on it and instantly, the guy's forehead is right by my shoulder (yeah, I'm pretty tall...but he was pretty short too...). I look back and down and say "excuse me, you want to take a step back there guy?" He looks all offended, but drops back a step and then dashes over and starts yelling to a guy looking at a Transformer that he can take 50% off the price. Meanwhile, I flip the Wolverine figure up and look at the tag...$55. you. Deadpool? Same price. Rogue? $50. I didn't even bother looking at the rest of the wave, I just turned and started walking away. I did notice the guy dash over and slightly straighten the Iceman figure which I must have disturbed by moving the other figures up to check the price tags. Why even do that? eBay, I get...but to pay for floor space at the con, and then to box up all that merchandise and truck it over...unpack it and hang it out and not sell a damn thing? Why? Because at a con its easier to sell over priced than even on ebay. Its physically there and harder for people to resist. Then you have people who dont shop online and say things...NEVER SEEN THAT! Then the guy can tell them they arent even in stores and thats why the tag is higher. Con space aint cheap.
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Post by Mark Martin on Jul 11, 2016 17:38:05 GMT -5
Still waiting for my Big Bad X-Men to ship. Man is it hard to be patient.
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Post by TheLastDude on Jul 11, 2016 17:41:14 GMT -5
The wife and I went to the Garden State Comic Fest on Sunday. I saw two dealers with X-Men wave figures. The first guy only had Cable ($35) and Phoenix ($20) left...but I didn't want either of them so that didn't work. The second guy I noticed had the entire wave. Score...right? Nope. First off, I noticed that not many people were in his booth even though the dude had a ton of really awesome and in-demand figures...and then I found out why. Not only was everything grossly overpriced, but he's a loudmouthed hover guy. I walk up to the rack that had the X-Men figures on it and instantly, the guy's forehead is right by my shoulder (yeah, I'm pretty tall...but he was pretty short too...). I look back and down and say "excuse me, you want to take a step back there guy?" He looks all offended, but drops back a step and then dashes over and starts yelling to a guy looking at a Transformer that he can take 50% off the price. Meanwhile, I flip the Wolverine figure up and look at the tag...$55. you. Deadpool? Same price. Rogue? $50. I didn't even bother looking at the rest of the wave, I just turned and started walking away. I did notice the guy dash over and slightly straighten the Iceman figure which I must have disturbed by moving the other figures up to check the price tags. Why even do that? eBay, I get...but to pay for floor space at the con, and then to box up all that merchandise and truck it over...unpack it and hang it out and not sell a damn thing? Why? Because at a con its easier to sell over priced than even on ebay. Its physically there and harder for people to resist. Then you have people who dont shop online and say things...NEVER SEEN THAT! Then the guy can tell them they arent even in stores and thats why the tag is higher. Con space aint cheap. Well, I can tell you nobody was having a hard time passing this guy up. I think it would have been an easier sell even with higher prices if the guy was nice. I wonder if he actually sold ANYTHING the entire weekend.
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Post by Kollector_Kombat on Jul 11, 2016 17:44:00 GMT -5
Because at a con its easier to sell over priced than even on ebay. Its physically there and harder for people to resist. Then you have people who dont shop online and say things...NEVER SEEN THAT! Then the guy can tell them they arent even in stores and thats why the tag is higher. Con space aint cheap. Well, I can tell you nobody was having a hard time passing this guy up. I think it would have been an easier sell even with higher prices if the guy was nice. I wonder if he actually sold ANYTHING the entire weekend. I run into shitty sellers like that a lot at the places I go. Some dude tried to ask for nearly 50 dollars for a single lego Minifigure. People are nuts. And the fact that he was basically rushing you, that woulda made me walk away quick.
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Post by Robert69 on Jul 11, 2016 18:23:05 GMT -5
Because at a con its easier to sell over priced than even on ebay. Its physically there and harder for people to resist. Then you have people who dont shop online and say things...NEVER SEEN THAT! Then the guy can tell them they arent even in stores and thats why the tag is higher. Con space aint cheap. Well, I can tell you nobody was having a hard time passing this guy up. I think it would have been an easier sell even with higher prices if the guy was nice. I wonder if he actually sold ANYTHING the entire weekend. Salesmanship is not for everyone, sadly. I think things would sell better for sure if people were just respectful. Had you been able to come to him and say "Are you willing to come down on this at all" -- it would have given you a chance to engage him, and even if he wouldn't/couldn't come down, he could at least give you a respectful reason why, and MAYBE you'd be like "f*** it...I'll take it" -- instead he made ya feel awkward. He's the dude at the bar that grabs your boobs and thinks it's alright cause he bought you a low-shelf drink. Nobody wants that guy. Also more and more excited for that SDCC set, the more I see it. And hopefully everyone starts getting their shipments. Last I saw they're up to #405__ at least.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Jul 11, 2016 18:59:03 GMT -5
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Jul 11, 2016 20:29:34 GMT -5
Ds is shipping some singles. They also said they are getting some more in next wk. fingers crossed they go out soon Sidenote arriving all the way from Australia!!!! Big thx to @3nwpro true man of his word! Thx again dude! image ru
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Post by Robert69 on Jul 11, 2016 20:45:00 GMT -5
Ds is shipping some singles. They also said they are getting some more in next wk. fingers crossed they go out soon Sidenote arriving all the way from Australia!!!! Big thx to @3nwpro true man of his word! Thx again dude! image ruHeard anyone say when they expect to get the Cap Abomination wave in? Please say not til August...
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