Figma (Non-Toku) Discussion

Random · 08-03-2014, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MetroPoliceGray

"Thor! In the land of giant anime girls and weird guns!"

I think that's the title of the next movie.

MetroPoliceGray · 08-03-2014, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Random

I think that's the title of the next movie.

Wouldn't be surprised.

ZeoRangerV · 08-04-2014, 03:31 AM

Iron Man has been pushed back to September.

Which I don't really have any problem with, as long as in turn Captain America is pushed back to October. September's expensive enough as it is.

Infinitevirtue · 08-04-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

Iron Man has been pushed back to September.

Which I don't really have any problem with, as long as in turn Captain America is pushed back to October. September's expensive enough as it is.

Not sure how I feel about the delay, on one hand I guess that means that some finances are freed up for August but on the other hand, September will probably become more expensive, not to mention it's also back-to-school for me...

ryan · 08-04-2014, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Infinitevirtue

Guess no one has got Thor in hand yet. Can't wait for reviews to start showing up.

I didn't know there was a Figma thread here.

I got Thor last week and put up a few pics in the Cool Stuff Everything Else thead

I also did a video review, if anyone would like to check it out:

I didn't talk much about why I was unhappy with the Walmart Avengers Thor, but it came down to mainly to how the articulation worked, or didn't. And how the knee and elbow joints are made of soft bendy plastic that can make his arms and legs look ugly.

Seeing a group shot of the Hasbro Avengers though, I no longer think that Thor scales as well with that Cap, since he should probably be a bit taller than Cap. But that's by no means a deal breaker, since I'm getting the Figma Cap.

Iron Man pushed back to Sept I guess helps this month be easier, but Sept is the most vicious month I have ever had for pre-orders. I don't know how I'm possibly going to be able to pay for it all.

MetroPoliceGray · 08-04-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan

I didn't know there was a Figma thread here.

I got Thor last week and put up a few pics in the Cool Stuff Everything Else thead

I also did a video review, if anyone would like to check it out:

I didn't talk much about why I was unhappy with the Walmart Avengers Thor, but it came down to mainly to how the articulation worked, or didn't. And how the knee and elbow joints are made of soft bendy plastic that can make his arms and legs look ugly.

Seeing a group shot of the Hasbro Avengers though, I no longer think that Thor scales as well with that Cap, since he should probably be a bit taller than Cap. But that's by no means a deal breaker, since I'm getting the Figma Cap.

Iron Man pushed back to Sept I guess helps this month be easier, but Sept is the most vicious month I have ever had for pre-orders. I don't know how I'm possibly going to be able to pay for it all.

Going to check this out, if I already haven't.
I see what you mean, I haven't gotten Thor yet, but from a review I've seen, thought he'd be at least a bit taller. He's really much shorter than ML Modern Thor. And I have that figure, so I'm a bit concered, but still getting him.

Shin Henshin · 08-04-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MetroPoliceGray

Going to check this out, if I already haven't.
I see what you mean, I haven't gotten Thor yet, but from a review I've seen, thought he'd be at least a bit taller. He's really much shorter than ML Modern Thor. And I have that figure, so I'm a bit concered, but still getting him.

These Figma Avengers weren't really meant to fit in with lines like Marvel Legends in the first place. If any do it's more of a happy coincidence.

MetroPoliceGray · 08-05-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin Henshin

These Figma Avengers weren't really meant to fit in with lines like Marvel Legends in the first place. If any do it's more of a happy coincidence.

Which I know, but some characters like Thor & Hulk, you'd expect to at least come close to Legends scale. ML haven't been all that big lately, especially since Hasbro took over. If anything I was afraid the SHF Iron Man and others would be too small. Guess I don't have to worry bout that...

Deathryuger · 08-09-2014, 07:51 AM

Thought I would give a heads up, but if anyone is still looking for Armin, they have been popping up on Mandarake for 6000. There have also been plenty of the Cleaning Levis.

ZeoRangerV · 08-12-2014, 10:06 AM

I've bought enough to know that the Bandai stuff is okay (plus not as many bootlegs exists of Figuarts and such), but it might be a good idea to avoid Nippon Yasan when it comes to GSC products for at least a while :S

http://myfigurecollection.net/blog/16178

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08-04-2014, 03:31 AM	#513
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08-04-2014, 06:41 PM	#515
ryan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,313	Quote: Originally Posted by Infinitevirtue Guess no one has got Thor in hand yet. Can't wait for reviews to start showing up. I didn't know there was a Figma thread here. I got Thor last week and put up a few pics in the Cool Stuff Everything Else thead I also did a video review, if anyone would like to check it out: I didn't talk much about why I was unhappy with the Walmart Avengers Thor, but it came down to mainly to how the articulation worked, or didn't. And how the knee and elbow joints are made of soft bendy plastic that can make his arms and legs look ugly. Seeing a group shot of the Hasbro Avengers though, I no longer think that Thor scales as well with that Cap, since he should probably be a bit taller than Cap. But that's by no means a deal breaker, since I'm getting the Figma Cap. Iron Man pushed back to Sept I guess helps this month be easier, but Sept is the most vicious month I have ever had for pre-orders. I don't know how I'm possibly going to be able to pay for it all. __________________ Sales -- Toy Blog -- Twitter -- Video Reviews

08-04-2014, 07:58 PM	#516
MetroPoliceGray OCP--Directive 4 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Skutttlebutt, Over NYC Posts: 1,327	Quote: Originally Posted by ryan I didn't know there was a Figma thread here. I got Thor last week and put up a few pics in the Cool Stuff Everything Else thead I also did a video review, if anyone would like to check it out: I didn't talk much about why I was unhappy with the Walmart Avengers Thor, but it came down to mainly to how the articulation worked, or didn't. And how the knee and elbow joints are made of soft bendy plastic that can make his arms and legs look ugly. Seeing a group shot of the Hasbro Avengers though, I no longer think that Thor scales as well with that Cap, since he should probably be a bit taller than Cap. But that's by no means a deal breaker, since I'm getting the Figma Cap. Iron Man pushed back to Sept I guess helps this month be easier, but Sept is the most vicious month I have ever had for pre-orders. I don't know how I'm possibly going to be able to pay for it all. Going to check this out, if I already haven't. I see what you mean, I haven't gotten Thor yet, but from a review I've seen, thought he'd be at least a bit taller. He's really much shorter than ML Modern Thor. And I have that figure, so I'm a bit concered, but still getting him. __________________ Thanks to Starscream Gaga for the banner!