walter7paisley
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Post by walter7paisley on Nov 7, 2024 12:27:39 GMT -5
I'm personally hoping that Shinsake gets a figure from another retro company, as the ZST version doesn't quite do it for me in terms of the pose. A Shinsake Galoob would be fantastic, but I'm not sure if that's ever gonna happen. If ZST's is the only version, then maybe I'll bite, but overall I'm not too impressed with his execution of a much wanted figure. I think ZST Hakushi looks as good as I could hope for. I would love some soft goods with him too. I would say give him his hat but we all know what a crapjob ZST does with hats. I would love to see what Epic could do with him though, a Hayabusa/Hakushi double deluxe would be great. It's not a bad looking figure or anything, but it just doesn't give me the retro vibes. I'm not sure how available he is to other companies, though, so I might have to get the ZST version. |
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Post by Barn-Anderson on Nov 7, 2024 12:29:20 GMT -5
Last update on his page was August 26. Coming up on 2 1/2 months. Still says Candido and Busick are due late Sept/early Oct. I wish he took his business as seriously as he does jacking it to Kevin Costner. Take his business seriously? Really This dude has signed who knows how many people to contracts, hustled while Punk was free and got rights to do something with him. Has been working on a 6”-7” line that looks better than Mattel and PowerTown. Signed up to do licensed AOD figures, etc This has not changed since the beginning. If you don’t like the wait. Quit preordering 100% of his stuff has been available after receiving stock. You don’t think he wants this stuff to come in earlier? If nothing else to not have to hear people constantly whining. He may be a huge bunghole, or make a design choice that’s questionable here or there, but to say he doesn’t take his business seriously is just crazy If you really think his top priority in life ISN'T jacking it to Kevin Costner you haven't been paying attention. |
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misterfigi
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Post by misterfigi on Nov 7, 2024 13:03:50 GMT -5
I think ZST Hakushi looks as good as I could hope for. I would love some soft goods with him too. I would say give him his hat but we all know what a crapjob ZST does with hats. I would love to see what Epic could do with him though, a Hayabusa/Hakushi double deluxe would be great. It's not a bad looking figure or anything, but it just doesn't give me the retro vibes. I'm not sure how available he is to other companies, though, so I might have to get the ZST version. Yea, not Hasbro really at all. Epic would nail that vibe though. |
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habrofan83
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Post by habrofan83 on Nov 7, 2024 14:23:06 GMT -5
Why do all his figure have huge arms? Considering he has the guy who originally drew the art for hasbros, I’d say his figures behind retros, G&G and epic in terms of what I’d personally buy.
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Post by wadeboggsmustache83 on Nov 7, 2024 14:42:14 GMT -5
Every time someone says ZST’s don’t look like Hasbros I think of the Macho Man S1 with his left fist as big as his head and arms down to his side like Donkey Kong. Isn’t that what Hasbros look like? I do agree some arms have bad visuals but overall ZST puts out quality stuff.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Nov 7, 2024 16:41:50 GMT -5
Every time someone says ZST’s don’t look like Hasbros I think of the Macho Man S1 with his left fist as big as his head and arms down to his side like Donkey Kong. Isn’t that what Hasbros look like? I do agree some arms have bad visuals but overall ZST puts out quality stuff. I think the reality is, some are bad, others are ok - inconsistent. If the argument is ‘well Hasbro were inconsistent and had issues too’ then he can’t give it the big one about being the best and most premium retro company and putting himself at the top of the tree whilst Mitch and co get more stick. He also has appeared for some time now to be actively trying to move away from Hasbro styling/poses. He either wants to continue/replicate what Hasbro did or he doesn’t. If he wants to say it’s a premium modern tribute then I think it’s fair to expect more consistency than product made 30+ years ago. |
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Roy Alrumblay
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Post by Roy Alrumblay on Nov 7, 2024 18:09:15 GMT -5
Last update on his page was August 26. Coming up on 2 1/2 months. Still says Candido and Busick are due late Sept/early Oct. I wish he took his business as seriously as he does jacking it to Kevin Costner. Take his business seriously? Really This dude has signed who knows how many people to contracts, hustled while Punk was free and got rights to do something with him. Has been working on a 6”-7” line that looks better than Mattel and PowerTown. Signed up to do licensed AOD figures, etc This has not changed since the beginning. If you don’t like the wait. Quit preordering 100% of his stuff has been available after receiving stock. You don’t think he wants this stuff to come in earlier? If nothing else to not have to hear people constantly whining. He may be a huge bunghole, or make a design choice that’s questionable here or there, but to say he doesn’t take his business seriously is just crazy People don’t mind waiting. It’s the deliberate lies that concern the community. Don’t push the “perfection takes time” narrative it’s been debunked on here for years. |
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Post by taserface on Nov 7, 2024 19:30:13 GMT -5
Take his business seriously? Really This dude has signed who knows how many people to contracts, hustled while Punk was free and got rights to do something with him. Has been working on a 6”-7” line that looks better than Mattel and PowerTown. Signed up to do licensed AOD figures, etc This has not changed since the beginning. If you don’t like the wait. Quit preordering 100% of his stuff has been available after receiving stock. You don’t think he wants this stuff to come in earlier? If nothing else to not have to hear people constantly whining. He may be a huge bunghole, or make a design choice that’s questionable here or there, but to say he doesn’t take his business seriously is just crazy People don’t mind waiting. It’s the deliberate lies that concern the community. Don’t push the “perfection takes time” narrative it’s been debunked on here for years. So you honestly think something like the 6” line he’s been talking about for 2 or 3 years now, he couldn’t have thrown some half assed product together just to sell it quicker? I think he definitely could have, but chooses not to. Whether you like them or not (and I don’t love the Pillman & Bundy) he has put a lot of effort to get them perfect I think the same goes for his Retros. Some I think suck (Machos, Awesome). But the effort and detail and time put in on Raven, Rosd Warriors, Ryder, Gage. Mattel would never in a million years, G & G, doubt it. Epic maybe Like I said. He may be an bunghole, say they’ll be here such and such date, but if you’ve been around you know that’s all best case scenario, that never ever happens He may love him some Kevin Costner, but all I was trying to say is I think he loves this figure company and does put max effort into it, and doesn’t take shortcuts |
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@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Nov 7, 2024 19:49:03 GMT -5
taserface - something to take into consideration is that he has been bumped in line at the factory in the past. So it isn’t always “taking his time.” Also, it could be argued that he is cutting corners by not having more staff. I understand being a control freak and wanting to be hands on with absolutely everything but it stunts your progress. That’s what he has been experiencing and what we are seeing in real time. There is still growth but it has allowed for other companies to eclipse him and potentially have contracts lapse. That is how he wants it though. It is what it is at this point.
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@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Nov 9, 2024 10:35:05 GMT -5
I *think* the exclusive figure is just blue Slick with his black cabbie hat.
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Nov 9, 2024 10:38:34 GMT -5
 Confirmed. It’s 1 of 1250. |
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Roy Alrumblay
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Post by Roy Alrumblay on Nov 9, 2024 12:42:50 GMT -5
Decent, he didn’t embellish the mystery figure too much so I’ll say it’s ok. No complaints.
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heelturn
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Post by heelturn on Nov 9, 2024 14:07:53 GMT -5
I just grabbed Brody at that con. Incredible figure.
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Post by jasont on Nov 11, 2024 16:06:01 GMT -5
Anyone know if Zombie is going to do another flair? I couldn’t pull the trigger on the bloody one
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Nov 11, 2024 16:40:04 GMT -5
Anyone know if Zombie is going to do another flair? I couldn’t pull the trigger on the bloody one I would be willing to bet almost anything that he has several up his sleeve. Also, Epic will be doing a Deluxe version sometime in 2025. I’m guessing we will see our first preview of that before the end of this year. |
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Post by parrish on Nov 11, 2024 17:50:53 GMT -5
I *think* the exclusive figure is just blue Slick with his black cabbie hat. He will have more available for Black Friday. Slick is not the only one coming for black Friday. |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Nov 11, 2024 18:49:57 GMT -5
I *think* the exclusive figure is just blue Slick with his black cabbie hat. He will have more available for Black Friday. Slick is not the only one coming for black Friday. I caught that he said prior to this event. He also really hyped Black Friday on Sam Roberts’ show. I’m a little bit worried though as he is already running behind schedule so it makes me wonder what else he will have in hand by then. |
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Post by kojikanemoto on Nov 11, 2024 19:07:26 GMT -5
Ahmed, maybe? That one seemed pretty far along
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Post by Bandalero on Nov 12, 2024 9:55:15 GMT -5
damn I actually prefer Slick's cabbie hat...
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Nov 12, 2024 10:17:42 GMT -5
damn I actually prefer Slick's cabbie hat... Same. But I’m not going to drop $25-$40 on a nearly identical figure. At least the suit, shoes, etc are different colors too. |
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