TheXtremisT
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Post by TheXtremisT on May 24, 2014 12:52:27 GMT -5
I hope not, because anything that increase my chance of getting them is welcomed by me. We don't get TRU exclusives over here, so I know markups on ebay may be my best bet. Unless I can check on trade threads on other forums... I do know that other sites (eg Dorkside) have them up for preorder, but for a full case at $127.99. Which is ridiculous. Normally they're a very good seller, but that price is based on what? Preordering from TRU and then marking the price up astronomically? Do they have individuals for sale? Yes they do, $22.99 for Wolvie, Cyke and Stryfe each moc, no Storm or Magneto though oddly. They are offering loose figures for $16.99 for Wolverine and Cyke, and Stryfe for $18.99. Magneto they have listed loose for $21.99, and of course Storm warrants the most loose at $24.99. I only plan on getting Magneto and Stryfe, would like Jubilee, but since she comes mostly with Storm, that's out of the question. I just don't understand why Hasbro keeps putting the main torso piece for a BAF with a female figure, and then short-packing the bastards. It happened with Black Widow, Emma AND Jean Grey. Just deplorable, as if they never learn. So based on those prices, it's safe to say that in a case of 8, there'll be 2 Wolverines/Cyclops' and Stryfes, and one each of Storm and Magneto. It means it'll be harder to get Magneto, but at least I'll have a good chance of getting Stryfe with his over abundance. Now that Jubilee piece with Storm seems like a train I've just missed at the station.
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Post by Roman Bellic on May 26, 2014 19:33:57 GMT -5
MEMORIAL YARD SALE/FLEA MARKET GETS!!!
i got all of these figures for a 1$ ea. (except Thing, i had him before) Snapshot Spidey: yeah i know his wristpeg is gone and his whole hand is gone, but for a 1$, i can't complain that much (added the twisty tie to simulate webbing, everything else but his right hand is fine, loose but fine) Spiderman 1 superposable? ( Need confirmation ASAP): originally, his arm was intact but i was fiddling around with his articulation to figure out what i was dealing with and it broke just trying to lift his arm up (he has good range of articulation, just little bit lacking; for example: his bicep joint it cut through like the thigh joint) Clownface: he's bout as big as Juggernat (even though i don't have him) pretty good condition for 1$ Spidey-sense Spiderman: Pretty good Spiderman even though he has that silly gimmick Madman: Good condition, and looks really cool Super-Posable Spiderman 2? (not the 46 POA verison, need confirmation on this, ASAP): OMG, this figure is awesome; i like the articulation this guy has he exceeded my past Spiderman from the infinite series Hugs? Father and son? Gimmick Spiderman ( Need confirmation on this, ASAP)? even though he has no ab crunch and a lame gimmick in his right arm, his left arm is pretty much normal, has double jointed knees, tow joint and ankle rockers it's weird cause that i didn't expect that much from this, glad i bought it Group shot!: already had Thing my collection is growing i need help identifying the 3 spiderman figures
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Post by mrhoss on May 26, 2014 21:52:13 GMT -5
The big guy is Clownface from the Body Bags comic from Dark Horse. He came in a 2 pack with his daughter Panda. I never read the comic but I have the figures. They were made after the Marvel license went to Hasbro.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2014 11:22:20 GMT -5
Clownface is a GREAT figure!!
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Post by ricflair4ever on May 28, 2014 0:33:13 GMT -5
I dont see too many posts about Minimates on here....i myself have been neglecting them for almost a year due to financial stresses. But things have got better money wise, and while i was out today i ran into a set that gave me some trouble last year. That being the Deadpool/Punisher pack. Had to get it. Being the Wade Wilson mark i am,it was a no brainer i guess. I'm still hopeful to track down several of the DC sets from a few years back, but to keep this strictly Marvel for this thread, does anybody else collect these still? Theres a lot of detail and accessories packed into these little guys. So much so that i forget their supposed to be a "niche" line in my collection.....theyre starting to take priority over the "real" marvel figures i collect. Has anyone else been so enamored with these little bastards? Lol
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Post by PJ on May 28, 2014 5:46:19 GMT -5
I have a bunch of DC Mimimates, but for Marvel just Cap, Punisher and DareDevil off the top of my head.
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Post by jordanimal on May 28, 2014 10:39:00 GMT -5
I dont see too many posts about Minimates on here....i myself have been neglecting them for almost a year due to financial stresses. But things have got better money wise, and while i was out today i ran into a set that gave me some trouble last year. That being the Deadpool/Punisher pack. Had to get it. Being the Wade Wilson mark i am,it was a no brainer i guess. I'm still hopeful to track down several of the DC sets from a few years back, but to keep this strictly Marvel for this thread, does anybody else collect these still? Theres a lot of detail and accessories packed into these little guys. So much so that i forget their supposed to be a "niche" line in my collection.....theyre starting to take priority over the "real" marvel figures i collect. Has anyone else been so enamored with these little bastards? Lol that deapools one of my favorites. im a big minimate fan. ill post my collection later on today
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Post by Roman Bellic on May 28, 2014 14:58:38 GMT -5
can anyone find out what Spidermen i got?
the only 2 i know are the Snapshot Spidey, and the "Spider sense" Spiderman
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lifigures
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Post by lifigures on May 28, 2014 18:11:21 GMT -5
I love minimates! i feel they are fair priced and pretty detailed given scale. i have a ton of them.
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Post by jordanimal on May 28, 2014 18:43:20 GMT -5
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HydroX
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Post by HydroX on May 28, 2014 20:04:47 GMT -5
Wow, tons of pics! Awesome ones at that! I love it. I want it. I NEED it.
Thanks for sharing!
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Fave
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Post by Fave on May 28, 2014 20:33:19 GMT -5
That's an awesome collection. Here's my tiny section of figures I've gotten over the past year or so. Not nearly as impressive but it's one I slowly build on haha.
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Post by Roman Bellic on May 28, 2014 20:44:01 GMT -5
That's an awesome collection. Here's my tiny section of figures I've gotten over the past year or so. Not nearly as impressive but it's one I slowly build on haha. nice collection breddy gud
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Post by jordanimal on May 28, 2014 20:44:02 GMT -5
That's an awesome collection. Here's my tiny section of figures I've gotten over the past year or so. Not nearly as impressive but it's one I slowly build on haha. def not a bad collection. i been meaning to get that sinister 6 venom for awhile! & that hobgoblin, u got some good ones there!
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Fave
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Post by Fave on May 28, 2014 20:55:56 GMT -5
jordanimalThanks! I had a few others I sold off a while back that I now regret but I'm definitely gonna pick up more soon. Nice shop not far from my house thats got a lot of loose and moc toybiz figures. Jealous of your X-Men sections that's another group of figures and BAF's I never got around to picking up since getting each individually online is a huge hassle and generally too expensive.
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Post by Roman Bellic on May 28, 2014 20:58:26 GMT -5
jordanimalThanks! I had a few others I sold off a while back that I now regret but I'm definitely gonna pick up more soon. Nice shop not far from my house thats got a lot of loose and moc toybiz figures. Jealous of your X-Men sections that's another group of figures and BAF's I never got around to picking up since getting each individually online is a huge hassle and generally too expensive. would you mind if you see what they have? cause i want to buy some aswell from that place
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Post by jordanimal on May 28, 2014 21:51:04 GMT -5
jordanimalThanks! I had a few others I sold off a while back that I now regret but I'm definitely gonna pick up more soon. Nice shop not far from my house thats got a lot of loose and moc toybiz figures. Jealous of your X-Men sections that's another group of figures and BAF's I never got around to picking up since getting each individually online is a huge hassle and generally too expensive. dang I'm definitely jealous. we have a comic shop here, & they get stuff from time to time, but not much, so its mostly ebay for me. any chance u could let me know what they have next time u go there?
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Post by ricflair4ever on May 28, 2014 23:40:35 GMT -5
Since i brought up minimates earlier in this thread, and saw a few of you who colect them.as well, i figured i should pass on some potentially helpful info on them at TRU. I just picked up the entire Wolverine minimates movie wave for 1.19 a piece there. Along with most of the ASM 1 sets for 1.19, the remaining Star Trek sets were on clearance for that as well and also the Quasimodo pack. They had a few more random marvel sets there....Kingpin/Daredevil and Human Torch/Annihilus....i already have those but price checked them.anyway.....1.19 as well. The only ones in the store not on clearance were the Tomb Raider ones. So ,if you want some minimates....dirt cheap.....head to your local TRU and see whats lying around. This sale was going on at BOTH my TRU locations,so it does not appear to be location specific sale. If anyone gets some awesome pieces during this clearance, post them. Im very curious what kind of stock other TRUs have hanging around
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Post by LaParka on May 29, 2014 6:50:23 GMT -5
Found the 2nd wave of Spider-Man Legends at TRU at the ridiculous price of 26.99 wanted Boomerang but passed, nearly 30.00 bucks with tax is to high.
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Post by ricflair4ever on May 29, 2014 9:49:02 GMT -5
Found the 2nd wave of Spider-Man Legends at TRU at the ridiculous price of 26.99 wanted Boomerang but passed, nearly 30.00 bucks with tax is to high. Agreed. I remember when Marvel Legends were 6.90 at walmart back in the day.....lol....the Spiderman series was on sale at my TRU yesterday, bogo 40% off. All mine had were Superior, movie Spidey,and one Electro. But if yours had Boomerang , maybe they had someone else you could pick up on the bogo, to make it worth your while to drop the cash on him.
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