Minimate-Maniac Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I'm really disappointed in how these look. In hand the rocket is way smaller. I take back everything I said abt liking the unarticulated miniature. Groot and drax are amazing. Both have extremely crisp paint apps. The starlord and Ronan figures are lacking a bit. The stubble on starlord's face is way too light, it makes him look like he tried to rub on some cheap tanning cream. As for Ronan, the sculpting of the head piece is strange and minimizes articulation, but I guess that boils down to a difficult movie design to replicate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 you saw these in person ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I got mine today too, from TRU, no Yondu exclusive though. I like them, but I was in the camp that didn't have high expectations for Rocket. New sculpts are very nice, Groot is the stand out so far. Star-lord's guns and Drax's blades tend to fall out of their hands easily, so be careful. Drax's chestpiece doesn't seem as bulky in hand. Pix to come later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBMM1 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Did you guys get them in store or online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I got mine from the sample case that was online last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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blizzerd Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 How expensive is the Lego set that Rocket comes in? Might pick it up just for him, looks like he'd fit well with these mates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) The msrp for the set is $40. Unfortunately you missed it, but TRU just ran a "Buy one, get one 40% off" for Super Hero Legos last week. Edited July 22, 2014 by youbastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undeadpool Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 the rocket looks perfect to me quill's likeness isnt perfect but the rest looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Totally going to scapel some actual moving arms onto t hat Rocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Great shots, I especially like the last one, and the rocket and groot ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Is there a little peg on the back of Groots head for Rocket to hang on to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Thanks Josh! The quality is a little crappy because I was taking them at work using my personal phone's camera and my work phone's flashlight app for lighting! Nessex, there are actually 2 pegs to connect him for 2 slightly different heights. I dreamt last night that I found a fourth TRU pack with regular sized Rocket and the Collector... Edited July 23, 2014 by youbastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 found them at tru today got extras for my friends on #minimatemobb Took my yondu's apart to make these 2 red outfit customs as seen in the trailer love these mates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks Josh! The quality is a little crappy because I was taking them at work using my personal phone's camera and my work phone's flashlight app for lighting! Nessex, there are actually 2 pegs to connect him for 2 slightly different heights. I dreamt last night that I found a fourth TRU pack with regular sized Rocket and the Collector... Don't you hate when that happens? Such a mindfuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Well I know where I'm going for lunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 If anyone can pick up an extra Star-Lord pack for me I'd be beyond grateful! I was going to hold on until Luke gets the whole wave in, but I kinda NEED Quil right now so..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 The game is afoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Aaaand bupkis. Next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Same here, PL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Patience... Although the last couple times movie waves showed up, they hit my area relatively quickly. Which is very unusual. I do wish TRU would offer pre-orders of exclusives like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Is the packaging different for the TRU sets ? Which characters are shown on the reverse for example? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwoosheyman Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 They're here! Found a case in NJ today on the way home from work. 4 of each set per case. Yondu is very nice and definitely worth picking up. Sakaar Trooper is ok. Very nice tampo work but it still seems plain. The only thing that bothers me is the really muted and dull colors used for Rocket, Groot, Starlord's jacket and mask. Not sure of the initial reference pictures had these colors or if things didn't turn out right. I'm going to have to do some repainting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 No sign of them. I wish I was dead lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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