groundhog7s Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 With all of the positive buzz about this set before it even hits stores, I'm guessing the retailers who passed might regret this in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycrumb Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 And THAT's why we shouldn't show control art in advance. You saw art over a year ago, but the prototypes weren't seen until last fall. And I think you should all feel free to start QCing your Hammerheads now. Hey, no complaints here! I liked the advance lead time, it gave me more time to brainstorm customs off this set! And no Hammerhead? He is a Spiderman villain after all. Woot! Heres to AFX announcing their THREE sets soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 No Hammerhead? No Hammerhead?!? Argh!! How will I get my Noir Spider-Man?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaipo Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 It was due to us developing the set for one retailer, then offering it to another when that retailer backed out. The second retailer did not want it, so we had to move ahead with it for Previews, which means prototyping, soliciting, then waiting for orders. It all added up. Looks like AFX may announce their three exclusive sets this week or next, so keep an eye out. three Marvel sets?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Hrm. Looks like some shipped early -- they're scheduled for next week. Keep me posted if you see any more. You, too, Luke. I'm a dunce, they shot those at C2E2. 6/19 should still be the date. Edited June 13, 2013 by DSTZach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hrm. Looks like some shipped early -- they're scheduled for next week. Keep me posted if you see any more. You, too, Luke. I'm a dunce, they shot those at C2E2. 6/19 should still be the date. And on the 19th day, there were proclamations of "Hot Sex," and there was much rejoicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 So is today the day of the proclaimed hot sex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Wednesday is usually just Hump Day. Hot Sexâ„¢ sounds fine to me. (Hulking Hot Sex? Hot Hulk Sex?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I like thinking of it in Hulk's voice: "ARGH!! HOT SEX!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Still no shipping notice on my hoard of these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkerbean Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Boy did I ever unleash a monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I just picked mine up from the LCS. I have to say that getting the tampo/paint registration correct on the Composite Hulk was obviously a challenge. I went through four sets before I found one where the green/red paint aligned properly with the black tampo line art on the chest. Even so it's not a clean line. There's a little overspray between colors which, while unintentional, actually looks pretty realistic. Unfortunately the registration on the face is off. Otherwise this is a pretty cool figure with a nice range of motion for its bulk. I'll try to get a decent image when I get home. Barbarian Hulk has a problem common to many Minimates with big feet; right out of the blister his left foot slipped off. I don't know if the peg is too short or too narrow or what but nothing's keeping that foot on. The sculpting is great, with lots of little (Moloid?) skulls decorating his neck just begging for a dark wash to bring out the details. The left shoulder piece was assembled upside down but once I corrected it, the range of motion returned. If you're into gangsters (and really, who isn't?) then Joe Fixit Hulk is a must-have, if only for the fedora and Tommy gun. No issues with loose feet or hands here. The parts swap out nicely. I'm thinking about getting at least one more set to display this guy both ways and to see if I can get a Composite Hulk head with better tampo/paint registration. (Not to mention a Hammerhead QC!) Having never read the storyline, I don't know anything about Maestro Hulk. I do know that this is one hell of a well-accessorized Minimate. The extra crown and cape are sweet additions but the Avengers' trophies take the cake. Each item is removable from the based and fit back in nice and snug. My only complaint about the figure is that the arms can't be raised without popping the shoulders out of their sockets. However the articulation at the elbows works great. I expected that to be a problem but am happily surprised. Nice engineering there. One peeve about this and other bulked up figures is that the thigh coverings seem to be tampoed and put on backwards which inhibits the range of motion at the knees. Barbarian Hulk and Maestro got it right but Joe Fixit and Composite Hulk did not. This seems to be an ongoing QC issue somewhere along the line that still needs to be addressed. All criticisms aside, this is a fantastic boxed set for anyone who collects obscure variations of popular characters. Most previous Hulks now look puny in my collection and many demand to be properly bulked up. (You, too, Abomination.) In the meantime, I'll be buying a second set... and maybe a third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Thanks for the assessment MPL. Still no shipping notice on mine, but soon I imagine. Future Imperfect is a short read, but very cool IMO. Give it a read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Nice cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I'm dying with antici........................pation for these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx_6 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I go the email from my LCS that my set is in. Unfortunately, I will probably have to wait to Friday to pick it up. Hulk sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Got this set,love this set, off to disPLAY this set! Got about 45 minutes til I have to get the kids, lol Quick pic for everyone from crappy iPad camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I really like them all, but that Maestro is probably my new favorite. I am really impressed by them all, but somebody was not messing around with that Maestro design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MINI_MYTE Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Here's my take on Composite Hulk in action... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I'm dying with antici........................pation for these. I see what you did there. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 You guys with your Photoshop skills... I'm taking my ball and going home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheul Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Any sign of these guys at TRU yet? Don't want to burn my lunch hour checking if there's no hope of finding them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 TRU's not carrying the Hulk 4-pack. It's a specialty store exclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheul Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Wait what!? GAAAA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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