MisterPL Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Not sure Abomination has come up, but the minute they bring him back in the movies, I'm sure we'll take another look. Does Agents of SHIELD count? He's been mentioned there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaqualizer Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I want Luke Cage and Iron Fist! I love Luke's gauntlets look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidman911 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Nothing in this new wave interests me at all. Bummer. :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikfenix Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 They all look very nice, well done. Spent a good amount buying that Disney set Hawkeye and the Ant-Man though, oh well. I understand the necessity of these waves. Can't wait to pick up the Luke Cage, Iron Fist and Grey Hulk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrClean Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 True, we did want them to be appealing to all. Not sure Abomination has come up, but the minute they bring him back in the movies, I'm sure we'll take another look. Well, he did show up with a new look in Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. , which is such a gimmicky, kid-targeted, cartoon which for some reason has no merchandise tie-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimadman Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 True, we did want them to be appealing to all. Is there any chance the alternate Luke Cage head does not have a hole in the top? They look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 The only critique I would have about these best of waves, and it's not even a criticism of what's in the waves themselves, is that I can think of a lot of great two packs some of these 'mates would have fit in well with, that would've allowed us to get new characters also, but I can't hold that against these waves themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Politician Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 @Zach, when are we getting these? The last two waves showed up in Feb/Jan I believe and we're way past that. Was there any hesitation about the 3rd wave? Was it all the new brands you're working on that sidelined this for a little while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlecat Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 True, we did want them to be appealing to all.Is there any chance the alternate Luke Cage head does not have a hole in the top? They look great. In the Toy Fair display there was an alternate non-shades head that had no hole, hopefully that will make the cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 The only critique I would have about these best of waves, and it's not even a criticism of what's in the waves themselves, is that I can think of a lot of great two packs some of these 'mates would have fit in well with, that would've allowed us to get new characters also, but I can't hold that against these waves themselves. To be fair, many of these characters DID come with new characters when they were released in earlier assortments. But the whole point of the wave is to deliver recognizable characters to retailers who don't want lesser-known characters, in the hopes that the new sales will lead to interest in other, more diverse assortments. And as you've seen, using characters in a Best of assortment does not mean they will not be used in the future. Since they ARE mostly recognizable characters, and some are getting even more recognizable, it's still possible these characters will appear in other versions elsewhere down the road, with different pack-in figures, some of them new. @Zach, when are we getting these? The last two waves showed up in Feb/Jan I believe and we're way past that. Was there any hesitation about the 3rd wave? Was it all the new brands you're working on that sidelined this for a little while?Was this stated to be an annual event? Because it's absolutely not. There was no schedule to hesitate on or be sidelined from. We talk to the Diamond Comics sales team on a monthly basis, and this was when we decided it was time for a new assortment. Solicitation to release is generally 5-7 months, but since these use existing tooling, it might not be that long. But don't expect a Series 4 to be announced exactly a year from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I'm pretty excited about that Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and Gray Hulk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannii Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I never bought any pack from 'Best of' waves 'cause I really never felt I needed the new figures (well... that transforming Bruce Banner is killer though...) but I gotta have this new Luke Cage! Not so sure about this new Iron Fist... dunno if it's gonna be so much different from Shadowland one... And Gray Hulk will be a nice addition to my Hulk family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scythe Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) So I've got a question, mainly for Zach, but not sure if anyone can answer it until these are out, hahaha. You guys think that Iron Man will have the hip problem like the one that came packaged with...... (Who was it?) .....Rhino? Edited May 4, 2014 by Scythe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I was wondering the same thing but after taking a closer look at the image, they don't appear to be the same legs at all. Besides, that old Iron Man figure does not deserve to be anywhere near an assortment called "Best of." Although it would be ironically appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scythe Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) Right on, couldn't tell if they were the same legs at all. I'm hoping he doesn't disappoint since I'm hella gonna pick that 2-pack up. Edited May 6, 2014 by Scythe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I think this is the Apology Figure for that pain-in-the-ass Minimate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scythe Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Aw, DST, ya shouldn't have. *kicks dirt shyly* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 i think best of waves are nice for people who are just getting into the line. i got a lot of people into this line recently and they all bought best of waves from B&N. so i know for a fact this line is beneficial to the brand. plus i picked up the best of Goblin and its such a nice set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I actually think they're nice for older, more hardcore collectors as well. Some of these characters have never been so well done in these looks--Punisher for example, but arguably Mr. Fantastic, Daredevil, and blue/yellow Wolvie, as well. I still need to pick that Wolvie up, because I've got several of the wave 28 versions, but the color isn't accurate to most of those old comics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I agree with you for the most part, I still don't think we've gotten a definitive Punisher though. I still think the first one is the closest we've come so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Man, I dunno, between TRU 13, Best of 2, and the Thunderbolts set, that's three pretty great Punishers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I don't mean to imply they aren't good, they just aren't "perfect" the way a lot of the Best Of versions are. The Best Of Daredevil is perfect in my eyes, there's nothing I can think of to change. I don't have a Punisher that I feel like is perfect in every way, even if they are still very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Damn - i thought that the 'Best Of' Punisher really was the best. It's my go-to-Punisher figure. Valo is a man of discerning tastes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I still say the very first one is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 The Warzone Punisher was a great figure... but from a comics point of you, i've always really loved the one that came with Battle Damage Cap. I'm not sure if he was the first one to be released, or if the one that came with Blade was?That exclusive Punisher was so simple, but so nicely done. The packaging was great too. I loved the art on the box. Hail Ivan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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