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  1. UnDead, Certainly we can talk about this film without telling people to shut up, especially since this Thread is designed to specifically talk about your opinions on the new film. For the record, I thought the movie was good, but had 3 major issues with the film. Did you watch the same movie that I saw? 1. It makes no sense to assume Peter can mimic the Web Formula from his Aunts house. Oscorp had a super Generator of Hundreds of mutant spiders spinning super webbing nonstop that was being "knit" by some giant machine to convert into cartridge. I doubt you could power or even fit that into the entire Parker home. So again, it makes no sense that Parker was able to steal potentially Billions in Military Weapons/Patents without being caught or being in conflict of his character/morals. His uncle did die from a Thief and Parker has never really forgiven himself. What Parker designed was the web shooter itself, not the "Infinite ammo Web Cartridges". Far easier for a movie watcher that saw this new version that centers around Gene Splicing to move to gene splicing than to just assume Parker can build or steal Military Grade weapons. "Oh he made an electronic door lock, and can read his father's files... of couse he can mimic Osbourn's Web Tech." 2. Did you notice how the mystery figure melted/dissapeared into the wall at the end credits? I can accept that MAYBE Norman has the clout to have security let him in to talk to Connors, but again are we watching the same movie? The figure literally melted/disappeared from the cell, not escorted by security, and Norman is referenced 2-3 times as being sick and potentially nearing his death bed. Again, I can only think Mysterio, but might accept Electro because of the thunder/lightening that happens before the figure disappears. My issues are both these characters are not in the Gene Splicing vein of the new movie, and seemed more like a cheap SONY trick. IMDB is not an accurate source, I catch errors non stop on that site. Just look up the game on that site and see the voice casting errors they list. 3. The movie Literally ends with Parker saying " Those are the best promises to break" - This destroys the emotional promise and death of Cap Stacey that occurs literally 9 minutes prior. That's why I undermine this death. The movie doesn't even give you more than 2 mini scenes before Parker decides "Oh Poo Poo on Cap Stacey's Promise"
  2. Most of the early promotional artwork did show gold or yellow lenses. Alot of the Amazing Spiderman merchandise have this yellow/gold lenses tinting not just mates. SPOILERS: I just saw the movie this afternoon and was let down with a couple items: 1. Did Peter just steal a crap load of web fluid for his shooters from Oscorp? Seemed like he had an endless supply and I found it this to be a strange/glaring plot hole and one of the reasons why I always thought the Toby M. Organic Shooters made the most sense. Especially for a movie that played on the gene splicing aspect so damn heavy, organic shooters would have made perfect sense! 2. That better have been Mysterio at the end credits appearing out of thin air and melting into the wall. Cause Norman Osborn is not a ghost or a telepath. Please don't just be a poor camera trick cause Sony still has not casted Norman. 3. WTF, CAP STACEY DYING MEANS NOTHING AT THE END OF THE FILM?
  3. Ground Hog, May I buy your 50+ stands, or however many you own/willing to sell? Thanks folks, Appreciate the tips, I actually use a Yellow Putty that they sell at Michaels for posters. To keep hair pieces and the earlier mates without holes in the feet to display.
  4. 50 Agents sounds like a fun time, but I frankly wouldn't know what to do if I accidentally knocked over some and domino effected my display. I can only spend so much time organizing and "picking" up my toys before I lose patience. Plus, my wife only allows me to put toys in 2 rooms of the house and I have one room already full with Max Factory Toys, Comics and JLU. I have told myself that the only other Army builder I will buy 16+ of will be Moloids or Sentinels that are over 6 inches if that ever happens in our lifetime. That should help keep my collecting under control. DST really needs to sell official minimate stands/bases separately so we don't have to suffer domino effects. Lately been thinking of hunting just for those new displays on ebay, but they go fast and rarely listed. I still get Domino effects with the single circular lego foot stands Luke sold, but displaying minimates has always been a hot topic.
  5. That was a typo on my behalf. I am also playing the recent Wii Skyward Sword, not the Twilight Princess. I agree Skyward Sword is bot as good as the first and sadly... a boring game. I was eventually only playing to do the boss fights which are always visually cool. But the actual levels and gameplay can get VERY repetitive and I actually stopped playing about a month ago after completing about 50% of the game. I hope the new Wii U release will learn from the mistakes of Skyward Sword.
  6. There are VERY few Collectors who actually go out and will buy 15 or 16 packs of a single army builder mini-mate for every wave release. Alot of folks typically will buy more builders over time via random lots/trades/auctions. I worked so hard to collect these army builders that if they are released again, I hope they should have a significant difference in Color, or maybe make female or ethnic versions instead. Otherwise, I'll be selling off alot of 1st release army builders. I once in a while will buy a large set like with my 16 Brood Packs coming to me on preorder, but most of my Army Mates are the result of years of collecting, investing and sweat equity. No Halo, Max, or Terminator builders listed.... I seriously have too many to count outside of Marvel. AIM Agent x16 Hydra Agent x16 Dreadnaught x8 Hand Ninja x10 Doombot x 8 Skrull New Version with Gun x11 Skrull Version 1 x5 Kronan Stone Men x6 Kree Soldier x10 Frost Giant version 1 x6 Frost Giant version 2 x8 Vault Guard x6 Asgardian Soldier x11 Nimrod x8 Atlantean Warrior x11 S.H.I.E.L.D. Soldier x13 S.H.I.E.L.D. 616 Agent x17 Hammer Drone x4 Airforce Drone x 3 Navy Drone x 5 Marine Drone x 3 Artilery Drone x6 Multiple Man x9 Omacs x8 ManBat X7 Hellfire Guard x10 Sentinel 1st Release x6 Sentinel Capcom Version x15 1 Complete Box of Captain America Army Movie Set 1 Complete Box of Thor Army Movie Set Chitauri General x8 Chitauri Soldier x9
  7. I personally keep seeing minimates taken to the next level. If you would have shown me the current TRU Wave 13 minimates 8 years ago, I would have been blown away. Wave after wave, there has been greater character selections, new figures, better sculpts and accessories/vehicles. I would love to see DC Minimates again, or major retail or a 5 inch Build A Figure in the future. But keep it coming, can't wait for that Venom TTA set!
  8. Oh no, my fears are confirmed! My local TRU got 3 sets of the Amazing Spiderman but nothing else. I already ordered online at TRU.com and now I think these will have to clear before Wave 13 hits. Hope the movie can scare up a frenzy.
  9. Sending Payment today for two sets, that cover is sickness! When can we expect these to actually arrive?
  10. Mister Miracle, PM sent. I still need the set. I have a mint Fantomex/Mr. Negative, but I don't have the Betsy Braddock Nightcrawler. I can trade or pay you for the wave TRU 13 set. Whatever works for you!
  11. Awesome movie, effects, suspense and actually scary vs just a crazy bug hunt. Not being a Star Trek Fan, the music was not something I noticed at all. I was too captivated by the acting, questions in the story, and twists to really notice the music. SPOILER!! My main concerns with a plot hole was: Why would the scientists that ran back to the ship in fear, run back to the area that scared them enough in the first place to run away? Then overcoming their fears, played with a strange new alien life form? Stay away from the dead body room if you are that scared. And after attacked, how come only one of them came back alive as a monster/zombie? Some fans complained: Why would the Engineers fly to earth just to leave maps and markings that lead only to death? Why not leave the canisters on earth 1,000s of years ago and kill us all off then? However this did not bother me cause this was at the Question at the heart of the story that leads to the sequel. Why would our creators hate us so much suddenly and want to destroy us? It might be a recent change in heart, or a fraction of engineers that were trying to stop a larger plan? It's a question that could easily introduce a sequel.[/code]
  12. I thought the last TRU set that completely skipped online TRU.com was the Wave 5 set. The super rare Hulk-buster set did eventually hit the website but was sold out in 3 hours and never restocked online. Hopefully Zach can provide confirmation when these will hit TRU.com. Hopefully TRU is not waiting on all the Amazing Spiderman sets to sell before posting Wave 13. I can definitely see Amazing Spiderman non TRU exclusives warming up the pegs for weeks until the new movie comes out. I was hoping that wave 13 would hit the TRU website before the crappier Movie Inspired Mates came.
  13. Saying Protector is not a new character is silly logic especially if you like to buy "New Minimate Character Releases". That's like saying Ronin was not a new character because technically Clint Barton is under the costume or Moon Knight depending on which version you are referencing. Use common sense, the Protector Costume and Character Name is "New" so it creates a "New Minimate Character Releases". Hope that's clear enough for people who like to buy new minimate figure releases. Avengers/Protector got my vote!
  14. I support new character releases, so it's the Protector set for me. Updated Witch is nice addition, and a large IronMan needs to be LARGE 3'
  15. Playing Red Dead Redemption Zombie Version on PS3, Orange Box on Xbox 360, and Zelda Twilight Princess on Wii, PSGO Silent Hill and Final Fantasy. I don't have any portable Nintendo consoles, but will be grabing the Wii U this November.
  16. I am a completist collector and have been collecting Max Factory and Guyver figures for a while. I can definitely support Ebay and HLJ as my two best options for rare Japan items, but patience is the key. I waited almost 4 years to finally find an unopened mint Zoalord Barcas with Xenomorph Test Tube for about 1000.00 (Common Price 2-3K+) I waited almost 3 years to finally find unopened Guyver Gigantic figures for about 300.00 to 350.00 each (Common price 400.00+) I waited almost 1.5 years to get my unopened mint Zoalord Imakarum Mirabilis for 250.00 (Common price 400.00+) My point is, Yes they will cost a fortune, but that's what makes them rare exclusives released from Japan! ....and let's not forget those nifty unopened mnt AFX Gold and Silver Spidey mates I got for 2000.00... waited almost 5 years for that.. patience and persistence is the biggest factor to a Completist Collector on rare toy lines. I'm still waiting on my unopened Holiday Hal JLU figure.
  17. My votes thus far: D.K. Ghost Rider and Savage Grey Hulk Songbird and Gladiator Mojo and Onslaught Please no more Spider-women... The last TRU version is fine, let's move on to new characters!
  18. That Spiderman Lizard set looks so uninspired... will pick it up just to be a completist but I am really hating the slight differences. That Battle Beast needs some armor and it is WAYYYY TOO large next to Vorin. I don't want a bunny minimate larger than an Elephant Battle Beast minimate. Why sell or display something that doesn't represent the series? Walking Dead looks pretty plain.... straight forward. Sigh... I'll get a couple extra AvX 4-packs and wait for the next release...
  19. http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c254/highassroller/?action=view&current=beaver.jpg COLONEL NIGEL "TAIL SLAP" SIEGE Defense Minister to the citizens of Armadian (Remote Battle Beast Kingdom on the Moon), no experienced Battle Beast would underestimate Colonel Nigel Siege for his smaller stature and vegetarian lifestyle. Colonel "Tail Slap" is a tactical genius and strategist that has been trusted to maintain the defensive walls and fortifications of Armadian from the evil Battle Beasts that continue to hunt for the secret weapon. Naturally skilled at building the greatest defensive structures, Colonel "Tail Slap" also has a personal vendetta against those who would attempt to invade him home. Sacrificing all for his people, Nigel lost his tail and was severely damaged by the Black Mosquito raid of 3099, only a combination of Science and Magic could restore the Colonel back to fighting form for his beloved citizens. Now Colonel "Tail Slap" incorporates the same Magic and Science into his weaponry and defensive fortifications. (Would like to thank my wife for helping with the character design and back story)
  20. Hi Luke, So in june just let me know when and I will pay you via Paypal for the 1 stealth set.
  21. One of these days the license will include over 3" ... I dream of a 6-10 inch BAF option for figures like Sentinels, Onslaught, Krakoa, etc..
  22. I can answer the question on how many minimates it takes to bury a person. I believe for a 6'3 foot tall 280 lbs male (my size) it would take at least 775 minimates. This is assuming that you put the person in a hole or bath tub and then begin filling in with mates, and you want to at least submerge the body completely until no longer visible. I know this because I have attempted something similar when invoicing my minimates for insurance purposes. I however will leave my mates to my family for resale or investment when I kick the bucket.
  23. Luke, I just want to confirm, no matter if you get another 10 more orders or not, it will be $50.00 a set? I just want to confirm cause I was going to get 2 sets if the price point went to $40.00
  24. So when can we offcially buy this amazing 4 pack? I need multiples as well, so awesome!
  25. Luke, Thanks for the offer to help out so many community members. I am down as well to help keep costs down for a set and stealth minimate. I can pay ASAP as always.
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