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Post by Bandalero on Aug 3, 2024 21:28:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the correction guys, 34 years…so I was a year off, not a big deal for me
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Post by mrh on Aug 4, 2024 1:37:33 GMT -5
BTW, on the Roberts podcast, he said that the Cardona/Gage two-pack and the Candido (which looks *Fantastic*) would be shipping before he left for vacation this weekend -- but I only see Power and Glory. Did he end up with another delay? I think you got that a little mixed up (understandably so). He meant Series 3, Cardona/Gage, and Bruce Lee. BBB and Candido will be late August or maybe September from what I remember. Yes - you're totally right, but I haven't seen photos of Cardona/Gage or Bruce...
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Post by mrscream on Aug 4, 2024 3:02:07 GMT -5
Look at his instagram stories or collectors on instagram, I've seen loads.
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Aug 4, 2024 4:38:02 GMT -5
Same ^^^
Well, I’ve seen ZST repost some Bruce Lee’s in his stories but no one I follow has posted one…that is probably because none of them were interested in it. Have seen a fair enough amount of the two pack though.
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Post by kojikanemoto on Aug 4, 2024 10:27:09 GMT -5
Just opened the Cardona/Gage 2pack. Figures are excellent, I’m able to swap heads with no problem (other than them being a tad loose actually). Will need to heat up the hands for the weapons to fit properly though.
I should note that the card is much bigger than standard Hasbro 2pack size
Flyer for series 4 says on-sale date is Sept 26
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Post by micco on Aug 4, 2024 12:44:42 GMT -5
In general, he came off as a more decent human being than any other interview and his social media posts/content. I wish he'd be this version of himself, instead of always trying to hype and promote. and therein lies the problem, he thinks his own social media presence is more important than his product it's like he views himself as a character, and tries too hard to put that angle, rather than just being a guy who wants to make some toys (which is all everyone else sees him as) and he wants to sell them to you my interactions with him on social media have always given me the impression that he sees it as a self-promotion tool, and his product line comes second which isn't the case - the product IS all that people are looking for. if he ditched the persona, and actually just hired a social media manager to handle all of his IG (including customer responses) then he would probably gain a much better reputation all round and maybe win back some of the people he's driven away
How many people do you think opt to not buy his product because they don’t like him personally? Probably about 4 and they’re all on this forum.
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Post by micco on Aug 4, 2024 12:46:45 GMT -5
I think you got that a little mixed up (understandably so). He meant Series 3, Cardona/Gage, and Bruce Lee. BBB and Candido will be late August or maybe September from what I remember. Yes - you're totally right, but I haven't seen photos of Cardona/Gage or Bruce... Got my 2 pack. It’s a thing of beauty. Even my wife who could care less about wrestling and figures was impressed.
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Post by britishbrickfan on Aug 4, 2024 15:02:00 GMT -5
Flyer for series 4 says on-sale date is Sept 26 is that "preorders begin" on that date? or does he actually plan to have all of the stock in hand by September 26th, so he can fulfil orders with immediate effect for a change?
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Post by mrh on Aug 4, 2024 19:32:48 GMT -5
Same ^^^ Well, I’ve seen ZST repost some Bruce Lee’s in his stories but no one I follow has posted one…that is probably because none of them were interested in it. Have seen a fair enough amount of the two pack though. That makes sense -- the Cardona looks FANTASTIC (the only problem is the arms too long, which seems better on the Candido). The Bruce Lee really does feel like an inferior figure when you put it next to others he's produced
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Aug 4, 2024 21:33:08 GMT -5
Same ^^^ Well, I’ve seen ZST repost some Bruce Lee’s in his stories but no one I follow has posted one…that is probably because none of them were interested in it. Have seen a fair enough amount of the two pack though. That makes sense -- the Cardona looks FANTASTIC (the only problem is the arms too long, which seems better on the Candido). The Bruce Lee really does feel like an inferior figure when you put it next to others he's produced I don't have one in hand to look at, but what I've seen of the Lee fig, it looks nothing like anything else in the line, it's just a statue pretty much, even moreso than most of his forthcoming lineups.
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Post by britishbrickfan on Aug 5, 2024 3:19:25 GMT -5
there's a few other Lee's on the way, from the sounds of it.
not sure if he means repaints, or different moulds altogether, but it sounds like there's at least 3 Lee figures due out by the end of the year
I agree that the Cardona arm (especially the left arm) is massive!! if it had better arms, it would be a 10/10 IMO
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Post by misterfigi on Aug 5, 2024 4:31:44 GMT -5
there's a few other Lee's on the way, from the sounds of it. not sure if he means repaints, or different moulds altogether, but it sounds like there's at least 3 Lee figures due out by the end of the year I agree that the Cardona arm (especially the left arm) is massive!! if it had better arms, it would be a 10/10 IMO The pictures make it look like different molds. One is the yellow suit so has different molds for arms, torso and legs. Even the face on that one looks different. The third is in white tank top so that torso looks different, the rest could be all the same as the first Lee though.
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Post by y2josh on Aug 5, 2024 6:51:32 GMT -5
and therein lies the problem, he thinks his own social media presence is more important than his product it's like he views himself as a character, and tries too hard to put that angle, rather than just being a guy who wants to make some toys (which is all everyone else sees him as) and he wants to sell them to you my interactions with him on social media have always given me the impression that he sees it as a self-promotion tool, and his product line comes second which isn't the case - the product IS all that people are looking for. if he ditched the persona, and actually just hired a social media manager to handle all of his IG (including customer responses) then he would probably gain a much better reputation all round and maybe win back some of the people he's driven away
How many people do you think opt to not buy his product because they don’t like him personally? Probably about 4 and they’re all on this forum. Sometimes, you have to swallow your pride when it comes to getting toys from a manufacturer that you have something against. I think that's being a rational adult. Now, if he wrongs/ed you in the past, that's one thing...but you shouldn't take a hit in your collection just because you think someone is a chooch. Hell, I HATE NECA. I think they're run by dicks who have actually insulted me on social media in the past. However, how else am I going to get my Jason Voorhees figures? Sometimes, you gotta do what ya gotta do.
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Post by misterfigi on Aug 5, 2024 7:30:39 GMT -5
How many people do you think opt to not buy his product because they don’t like him personally? Probably about 4 and they’re all on this forum. Sometimes, you have to swallow your pride when it comes to getting toys from a manufacturer that you have something against. I think that's being a rational adult. Now, if he wrongs/ed you in the past, that's one thing...but you shouldn't take a hit in your collection just because you think someone is a chooch. Hell, I HATE NECA. I think they're run by dicks who have actually insulted me on social media in the past. However, how else am I going to get my Jason Voorhees figures? Sometimes, you gotta do what ya gotta do. Is this just a common thing in the toy industry? Insulting your customers on social media? Seems like a strange tactic to use.
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Post by y2josh on Aug 5, 2024 8:32:21 GMT -5
Sometimes, you have to swallow your pride when it comes to getting toys from a manufacturer that you have something against. I think that's being a rational adult. Now, if he wrongs/ed you in the past, that's one thing...but you shouldn't take a hit in your collection just because you think someone is a chooch. Hell, I HATE NECA. I think they're run by dicks who have actually insulted me on social media in the past. However, how else am I going to get my Jason Voorhees figures? Sometimes, you gotta do what ya gotta do. Is this just a common thing in the toy industry? Insulting your customers on social media? Seems like a strange tactic to use. I feel like people stopped caring when collectibles went ape sheeit. They figure they can alienate clientele because for every one they lose as a customer, they'll have 45 scalpers there to pickup the slack. Hell, I recently bought a $50 figure from...someone...who treated me like sheeit in the past because I "needed" it for a collection that I always keep as current as possible. The cool thing is, however, that alot of toy manufacturers are alienating me personally (not on purpose), so I'm saving insane amounts of money by not collecting much of anything anymore.
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Post by kojikanemoto on Aug 5, 2024 8:44:47 GMT -5
How many people do you think opt to not buy his product because they don’t like him personally? Probably about 4 and they’re all on this forum. Sometimes, you have to swallow your pride when it comes to getting toys from a manufacturer that you have something against. I think that's being a rational adult. Now, if he wrongs/ed you in the past, that's one thing...but you shouldn't take a hit in your collection just because you think someone is a chooch. Hell, I HATE NECA. I think they're run by dicks who have actually insulted me on social media in the past. However, how else am I going to get my Jason Voorhees figures? Sometimes, you gotta do what ya gotta do. I’ve had bad interactions with NECA as well, it’s very odd IMO.
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Aug 5, 2024 11:32:52 GMT -5
Wow. Never heard that about NECA. Whats the situation there?
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Post by micco on Aug 6, 2024 18:06:44 GMT -5
How many people do you think opt to not buy his product because they don’t like him personally? Probably about 4 and they’re all on this forum. Sometimes, you have to swallow your pride when it comes to getting toys from a manufacturer that you have something against. I think that's being a rational adult. Now, if he wrongs/ed you in the past, that's one thing...but you shouldn't take a hit in your collection just because you think someone is a chooch. Hell, I HATE NECA. I think they're run by dicks who have actually insulted me on social media in the past. However, how else am I going to get my Jason Voorhees figures? Sometimes, you gotta do what ya gotta do. That’s been my stance all along. I couldn't care less what he’s like. It has no bearing on my decision to buy a toy. Since most of us are rational and are of this belief, there’s no reason he should change his approach. He can act however he wants on social media. It’s irrelevant just like the opinions we have of his behavior. Just sell me good figures.
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Post by kojikanemoto on Aug 8, 2024 11:04:46 GMT -5
Ultimo missing the pieces that hang down from the mask is a pretty glaring error, it’s looks off
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