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  1. This is another case of "Too Much" from McFarlane, as funny as that might sound. By now we know what to expect from McFarlane so it's not a huge surprise. Ducks are gonna swim, playa's gonna play and McFarlane is gonna be extra. This looks okay and I'm sure it's a lot of plastic for the buck but, much like his art, it's just too busy for my taste. This is one of those characters where artist take huge liberties so I understand it's just another take on it but it just looks weird and wonky. As bad as Mattel screwed up the DCU and DCM licences I must say their version was the definitive action figure of this character.

    This actually looks kinda like what Hasbro's Rankor shoulda looked like.

  2. I mean, really, this was the most logical next step. That's basically the process they're doing with the Masters Origins line. Doing the original figures in their basic original looks and incorporating the new articulation (and prices). This is the basic premise that most people with the funds to support it want, though the line is almost certain doomed to fail due to Mattel's typical 3 to 1 packing ratio for He-Man and Skeletor figures over "other" characters. If Hasbro can get that aspect right for Joe, and they can, it should be an easy hit.

  3. Got a few of these figures on sale because I wasn't sure about the quality and was pleasantly surprised. They're actually pretty well done and they fit okay with both Joe and Legends. The accessories packs are great and pretty reasonably priced. I'm more likely to pay full price for ones that really appeal to me. The biggest weak point of these figures are the facial sculpts.

  4. Something about that Aquaman just misses the mark. This is one of those figures where the McFarlane formula just makes the arms and legs look really scrawny. In all actuality, it's probably more anatomically accurate than lines like Marvel Legends, but it just doesn't translate well to comics or comic based toys. Again, anything other than Batman from McFarlane has a decent chance of being picked up by me though.

  5. I glad to see anything from McFarlane that isn't Batman related, but there's just something not right about this figure. I understand it's based on specific art, like most of McFarlane's stuff, but it would have been good to see something with more mass appeal. Then again, it is the only MM so far, and possibly the only one they'll ever get, so I suppose the masses should jump on this when they can. Can't say I won't pick it up if I see it.

  6. The problem with this show is that it just basically took the concept of Cowboy Bebop and really left very little intact from the source material. Had this been my only exposure to the CB and had not seen any of the anime I suppose this would have been an okay show, but to anyone who is a fan of this show it was CB in name only. Don't need or want a second season. Best to leave the legend of the anime to it's own. Over 20 years later and it's still one of the most popular anime of all time. Nothing will ever top it.

  7. On 12/5/2021 at 9:06 AM, RecklessEndangerment said:

    Really?  Another new line from Super7?  They can hardly get their existing lines to customers without consistent year-long delays.  Maybe they should slow it down a bit and focus a little more on getting products out in a timely manner.

    Yep, I was done with Super7 a long time ago. The products are good for the most part, but this pseudo crowd funding approach is getting tiresome. I finished out my MOTUC collection and was pretty okay with the long waits as they got their feet under them and I waited and waited for the first wave of Thundercats, but that was the last straw. They should have it down by now and all they do is keep putting out more pre-orders and pushing existing orders farther and farther down the line. I've since cancelled all the other pre-orders I've put in with them

  8. Well I'm a bit caught off guard, but I can say I'm really not all that surprised. I can honestly say I was initially just holding back to see how it was gonna pan out, but once I started to really look at the thing I realized how awful the thing looked, especially compared to it's predecessor, I bailed altogether. I'm a sucker for retro, but not a sucker for just anything Retro. Retro is the IT factor going on right now, but retro quality is taking it too literal.

    The Skystriker was a different thing. I fully expected that thing to get funded, especially when you roll in the entire Army Builder aspect. I woulda thought a lot of Retro Joe fans would have bought at least two. I for one am not a huge fan of the 3/4 Joe line and the more I notice it seems like, though the "O" Ring crowd is strong and loyal, it seems like it's just not quite large enough to push the line into the future. I was a massive fan of the Joe cartoon, but even back in the 80's the toys were a major let down. I think it's just a concept that time just caught up with and passed by.

  9. 3 hours ago, Raptros said:

    Pre ordering this.

    I still have hopes Neca gets the license back, i had some issues with some of their releases, but their latest stuff even their showa figures are spot on. It's a shame they lost the license they would've done a great job over time.

    Yes, NECA had much friendlier pricing, but they have some major articulation (or lack of) issues. I love this thing but nothing I've ever seen come out of SHF has ever justified their prices IMO. Accessories are their strong point, but even these are just too much. To top it all off, as good as it looks it doesn't even look scale accurate even to the other figures in the MonsterArts line. As I recall, know actually, Hedorah is supposed to stand quite a bit taller than Godzilla, and this doesn't look like it fits the bill.

  10. I actually picked this up on a whim and it really is a well done figure. I agree with G about the articulation, but it's McFarlane and articulation is pretty much just a tolerance, if not a nuisance, in his world, so you know what you're gonna get by now. Not a collector of DCM (Batverse), but it was just refreshing to see a different character in the line up. McFarlane has this strange affinity towards all these alternate universes or specific story lines that really confounds me. I just wish he would just start doing some core characters in their standard looks before going into these very distinct and short lived versions.

  11. These things look so cool, but I must stay strong in my resolve to not collect them. Firstly, the scale is just so out of whack from anything else I have and secondly, I just know this is just another like that Mattel is gonna screw up and get shut down before all the cool characters that I want come out. I just know it. A leopard can't change it's spots and Mattel can't change it's distribution practices.

  12. Lol, that Skeletor in his purple crop top sure gets those memories flowing. Back then I was mowing lawns to make money to support my He-Man and then Transformers habit. Back then the figures were barely $5 and I really don't remember having to pay a premium for figures like FF He-Man or TC Skeletor, but I may be wrong.

    On a separate note, does anyone else remember that the re-issues of characters like He-Man, Man-At-Arms, Teela, Skeletor, Beast Man and Stratos came in a single clear bag similar to a bread bag and were significantly marked down (maybe like $3.50)? I had missed out on the first wave of figures, cuz I think it's break-out success caught many people by surprise. The closest retail store was literally within walking distance from my house (TG&Y) at the time and I found them in a wire bin on the bottom shelf. Totally new, no cardboard, no blister, just a plain clear bag with a bread bag type twist on the top. It might as well have been a pot of gold. I bought all but Zodac just because I didn't have enough money and I regretted it at the time. I ended up finding him later on a trip to the West Coast and my parents fronted the money to get it.

    And before anyone calls me out, yes it was not uncommon for an 9 year old to walk to the store or even be sent to the grocery store by their mom in those days. There were a couple of creeps, some bullies and one time my bike got stolen while I was in the store, but it was a different time. Wow, things have really gone off a cliff since then.

  13. Damn, guess McFarlane found it's way into the Hasbro lane after all. Look a ALL these accessories guys. Just look at 'em. All these guns and knives and dangerous objects. I know all the weaponry is part of her bit and everything and for those of you who know her, she's really not She-Spawn without them, but c'mon, just look at 'em. Definitely worth the extra $20 tac on, right? Just look at 'em. Looks good, but not $40 good.

  14. 20 hours ago, mako said:

    I won't be lured into a who's prettier argument. Take away the tramp-stamps and Ruby is pretty easy on the eyes, and while the suit doesn't do Javicia any favors (especially the mask), she's no slouch either.

    You mistake my intentions, old friend. I'm not looking to lure anyone into anything. It's simply my opinion, you can agree or disagree. I know you've become accustomed to being attacked when you have an opinion that doesn't perfectly align with certain people on this forum, but that ain't me. I understand that you, unlike many others on this forum, understand that other people are allowed to have a different stand point that is all thier own, and without malice.

  15. Not "freeze". How 'bout just STOP?!

    9 hours ago, mako said:

    Oh Rachel, you're WAY to good for this show. You don't need this bargain basement Harley Quinn crap.

    For that matter so is Javicia. That poor girl is gonna get pigeon holed into this series for life. She's a better actress and, from what I hear, a much better person (and better looking, to boot) than Ruby Rose ever was. Her only hope is that this thing gets canned ASAP so she can move on to bigger and better things.

  16. Errrr.....Who knows? Something? Anything? After I was finally able to track down all the Target exclusives (worth it), they haven't said a damn thing about G.I. Joe.

    Something tells me they had a lot invested in the movie tie-in, but since it was a major flop, I think they probably had an "emergency" re-alignment. If you're gonna do movie stuff at least have a sense if the movie, which had a very poor outlook from the jump, is at least watchable. Which it was not. I promise, we didn't need to see Henry's face that damn much. Everything that was cool about Snake Eyes in the first place, the mask, the quiet demeanor, the cool back story, it was all thrown out the window to appease the twits on Twitter, who were never gonna see the movie anyway, and the results were apparent. Next time go back to the roots, hire some young, hungry actor who doesn't have to make sure his face is shown 90 percent of the time and who isn't gonna cry about having to get in shape for a role and just do a good movie.

    On a better note, the Scarlett figure from this wave was actually better than the "Classic" version.

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