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Hasbro announced new retro Marvel 3 3'4' figures. Only 5 point of articulation. The retro packaging is probably the selling point of the figures.
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Likely gonna pass on the Gamestop Kenner 5POA Marvel Legends. I already have Marvel Universe John Byrne Cyclops and Hulk 2 pack unopened. The Ironman widow's peak is a bit too extreme. I still have my Mattel Secret Wars Ironman.
Before Marvel Universe 3.75" (or was it 4"?) was canceled, I was going to try to build up my universe, but they are so small and I have classic Ironman and proportions not right. Too skinny. I never got around to regularly checking toy depts back then, so missed out on a bunch of good characters.
Didn't see any good pre-orders for Hasbropulse premium members that weren't previously revealed. Hellfire Club, fancier Cobra Commander. From the toy forums, seemed like the captcha helped make it run a lot smoother where people could actually order stuff.
McFarlane seems to go all out for DC figures without regard for cost cutting by re-using parts for other figures. The Red Son Superman sculpt looks good. Still haven't seen any McFarlane DC to motivate a purchase.
Am seeing a ton of MOTU Origins Skeletor at Walmart and might buy if it goes to clearance from $17+ regular price. Might just pass and wait for something in more normal proportions. If I buy Origins, it'll just be Skeletor and He-Man. Not re-buying all the ones from kiddie days.
Right now, I'm really itching to see what new 6" G.I. Joe or G.I. Joe Retro is revealed.
I opened my ML Retro/Vintage Spider-Man and am wondering if someone made any 3D printing files for alternate Marvel Legends parts. I'd like to have wallcrawling hands.
Before Marvel Universe 3.75" (or was it 4"?) was canceled, I was going to try to build up my universe, but they are so small and I have classic Ironman and proportions not right. Too skinny. I never got around to regularly checking toy depts back then, so missed out on a bunch of good characters.
Didn't see any good pre-orders for Hasbropulse premium members that weren't previously revealed. Hellfire Club, fancier Cobra Commander. From the toy forums, seemed like the captcha helped make it run a lot smoother where people could actually order stuff.
McFarlane seems to go all out for DC figures without regard for cost cutting by re-using parts for other figures. The Red Son Superman sculpt looks good. Still haven't seen any McFarlane DC to motivate a purchase.
Am seeing a ton of MOTU Origins Skeletor at Walmart and might buy if it goes to clearance from $17+ regular price. Might just pass and wait for something in more normal proportions. If I buy Origins, it'll just be Skeletor and He-Man. Not re-buying all the ones from kiddie days.
Right now, I'm really itching to see what new 6" G.I. Joe or G.I. Joe Retro is revealed.
I opened my ML Retro/Vintage Spider-Man and am wondering if someone made any 3D printing files for alternate Marvel Legends parts. I'd like to have wallcrawling hands.
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When I can't find them online or at Target, I can usually score at Wallgreens... Always nice to have a backup to the backup.
If I find it, of course I'll switch it to the alternate fist hands so he isn't making that gay repulsor pose.
I'm wondering if I'll regret not buying Moon Knight after I eventually watch Moon Knight on Disney+.
One Walgreens here seems to not carry any legit toys at all and it's near an elementary school and high school. If I were a kid, I'd be looking to buy toys after school.When I can't find them online or at Target, I can usually score at Wallgreens... Always nice to have a backup to the backup.
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Hasbro pulse-con is live!
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If I had seen the schedule, I would have woken up later. Those celebs did a good job of appearing to really be into D&D. So just one D&D 6" figure + articulated panther?
Didn't see any reveals interested in except for Marvel Legends The Hand Ninja. Will pass on G.I. Joe Red Ninja, but try to buy Hand Ninja, just one. When is this pre-order?
Pass on ROTJ re-engineered Boba Fett, but would buy a Kenner colored one. I haven't opened Archive Boba Fett yet.
Will probably pass on the ugly Retro Rogue due to the ugly head. Surprised they made a new Gambit head so soon after the first Gambit in Caliban BAF wave.
The Gamerverse Stealth Capt Am might make a good MGS V Venom Snake body.
I'll probably buy one Kenner 3.75", maybe Cyclops single pack. I like the colors over the faded Marvel Universe one.
Star Wars Vickie is kinda attractive. Couldn't help wonder if she was smiling so much during the Star Wars Black Series Holiday figures because those will doom her rival's Hasbro career or if she really digs those. Those will likely be very low production run and end up being really expensive, so scalpers: knock yourselves out, hoard all you can find!
Haslab Razor Crest looks well thought out, but that's one ugly ship.
Didn't see any reveals interested in except for Marvel Legends The Hand Ninja. Will pass on G.I. Joe Red Ninja, but try to buy Hand Ninja, just one. When is this pre-order?
Pass on ROTJ re-engineered Boba Fett, but would buy a Kenner colored one. I haven't opened Archive Boba Fett yet.
Will probably pass on the ugly Retro Rogue due to the ugly head. Surprised they made a new Gambit head so soon after the first Gambit in Caliban BAF wave.
The Gamerverse Stealth Capt Am might make a good MGS V Venom Snake body.
I'll probably buy one Kenner 3.75", maybe Cyclops single pack. I like the colors over the faded Marvel Universe one.
Star Wars Vickie is kinda attractive. Couldn't help wonder if she was smiling so much during the Star Wars Black Series Holiday figures because those will doom her rival's Hasbro career or if she really digs those. Those will likely be very low production run and end up being really expensive, so scalpers: knock yourselves out, hoard all you can find!
Haslab Razor Crest looks well thought out, but that's one ugly ship.
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Thanks a lot, but let me take another few stabs at finding it rather than pay shipping, which I'm guessing is expensive. I did see other Walgreens exclusives: Dani Moonstar, Gogeta, Clone Commander Obi, Moon Knight. People here don't leave these exclusives on the pegs for long.I’ll send you an iron man if you pay for it + shipping
Amazon seems to have ML and SW pre-orders up now.
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I think if shipped with USPS flat-rate box it’s just about $5.00 anywhere in the US, Hawaii included.
I love to stop by the stores though so yeah if you find it it’s a nice feeling.
That pose is kinda silly but I do like the hands to make one of these blast poses.
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Yeah, original head looked better, they added the removing glove hands from the select figure.
I have retro Dazzler from the Marc Silvestri X-Men and Boom Boom from Wendigo BAF and both need alternate heads. I don't like the ML generic woman face sculpt. The Love Triangle Jean should be the upgraded default ML woman face.Yeah, original head looked better, they added the removing glove hands from the select figure.
New G.I. Joe Classified:
Zartan
Firefly
Cobra Infantry (Trooper with less accessories, maybe diff face inkjet, not sure if they said each infantry guy will have diff face inkjet)
Viper
Walmart Retro: Destro, Roadblock, Scarlett, Cobra helicopter and pilot (new sculpt they said)
So I see bald Zartan with pro wrestling face paint and think 6" Star Wars Darth Bane. My first impression of Firefly is female self-defense padded sparring partner or fat sumo suit. I hope that bomb vest is removable without cutting it off. I don't like the vest or the battle damaged face. A repaint of Beachhead head would have been better.
Zartan
Firefly
Cobra Infantry (Trooper with less accessories, maybe diff face inkjet, not sure if they said each infantry guy will have diff face inkjet)
Viper
Walmart Retro: Destro, Roadblock, Scarlett, Cobra helicopter and pilot (new sculpt they said)
So I see bald Zartan with pro wrestling face paint and think 6" Star Wars Darth Bane. My first impression of Firefly is female self-defense padded sparring partner or fat sumo suit. I hope that bomb vest is removable without cutting it off. I don't like the vest or the battle damaged face. A repaint of Beachhead head would have been better.
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Cobra Trooper ( less weapons, I think the color is a less satrated blue.
Zartan
Firefly (fat suit ruins it, we need pics without it , usually toys with vest look skinny without them).
Viper (something is off, can point what, for being one of my favorite figures Im not feeling it, maybe the way they redid the helmet)
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I heard Firefly and Viper are target exclusives, maybe the regular figures will have some variations in colors/weapons.
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Pictures from the Joes
Cobra Trooper ( less weapons, I think the color is a less satrated blue.
Zartan
Firefly (fat suit ruins it, we need pics without it , usually toys with vest look skinny without them).
Viper (something is off, can point what, for being one of my favorite figures Im not feeling it, maybe the way they redid the helmet)
Viper, Firefly, Zartan. I'm not feeling the Zartan, but it'll go with my Sideshow piece.
