Chazwinski Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Finally my area is starting to get Waves 15 & 16. I still haven't seen X-23 unfortunately, however I have seen Darkhawk, Namor, Commander Rogers, Ultron, Absorbing Man, Astonishing Wolverine, Iceman and Magneto all at least once now. Glad to see these at last. I only bought Wolverine and Rogers, though. Wolvie is a repaint of the figure that came in the X-Force team pack, but the head sculpt (with the shorter mask "horns") is appropriate for this costume. The left leg was a little loose on mine, but I think this is a good Wolverine. It would have to be for me to get another fig of him. I also didn't think I would be getting yet another Captain America, but this fig is different enough from the others and has a great head sculpt. He is also extremely poseable. He even has the hinged neck that Dr. Strange & Colossus has... oh, and his guns actually fit great in his hands (a rarity for MU in my opinion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Quicksilver and Wonderman are up for pre-order at HTS right now. The code NYCC2011 saves you 10% also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BannersID Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Scored a human form Absorbing Man a couple nights ago, it was a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImABarRoomHero Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Just nailed a FF variant pack. Not only did I feel the accomplishment of finding a super wanted set of mine, but I also took it away from a complete detriment to my local nerd community. Turns out he started working there and informed me that he wish I didn't find his hidden treasure, after he unboxed it he stuck it behind some random toys on the other side of the aisle. It felt good to see his face after he insisted that he checked us out at his register. Edited November 7, 2011 by ImABarRoomHero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Nice score. I came across a few repacked sets this week and got to explain to my kids what people do. There was an Avengers set with gold Iron Man switched for a movie version, but the FF one was even better. They switched Reed and Ben with the first versions that came out and Sue was a GI Joe movie Scarlett (poor HERBIE got left behind). What was funny is some guy inthe aisle with us was looking at it when we were. He picked it up and said 'Man, that is so wrong.' I agreed that what they had done was wrong, then he said 'No, I meant it's the Fantastic Four and there's only three people in there. Where's the Human Torch?'. I thought it was hilarious that he missed the obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImABarRoomHero Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Not only did I find amazing deals on toys and other things I don't need all day. I came home to find this in the mail for me... What a good day today was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImABarRoomHero Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Alright, I need some "nerdly" advice. I haven't kept any of my Marvel U figures in package, and have a pretty cool display out for them. However, the collector in me tells me I shouldn't open this. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Open him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BannersID Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I'm always on the fence on this debate. In the end it generally comes down to how much I enjoy the package vs. the toy. My Minimates I open without a second thought or minutes hesitation. My MU figs I just love those cards and hang them on the wall. But in either case the decision is never really based on future value. My vote, sounds like you have a great time with your play area.. err "Display" so tear into that bad boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Damn, That is SWEET! I have been agonising over the ebay prices and whether or not to bite the bullet and buy it or not. Personally - i'm an opener. With the exception of 1 MArvel Legend figure (Dark Phoenix - which i paid too much for on eBay) i have opened every toy i have bought. Some i keep the packages for (Minimates), others i toss it out (MU & ML). I can't tell you what to do. But i know I think my toys look a lot cooler out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImABarRoomHero Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 FREEDOM!!!! Thanks for the advice. Also, if you are looking to nab this figure I highly recommend just signing up for digital comics. If you are a hardcore reader, it's literally the best $60 you could spend. I'm catching up on so many old books. Only drawback is it doesn't work on any mobile OS's, gotta read on a computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Ah - you've made a wise choice! He looks fantastic. My issue is that i live outside the U.S.A / Canada & so even though the cheapest way to get him is the Digital Subscription, the option isn't open to non-Northern Americans He does look glorious out of the box. I hope you're enjoying his freedom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazwinski Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Yeah, he looks great. I wish they had chosen that paint scheme for his regular release. Would everyone say that this X-Force Archangel is probably the holy grail of the MU as of yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I'd have to say that Archangel is right on par with Nick Fury when it comes to grails. Of course, Nick came out a year ago and the price has dropped quite a bit, so it'll be interesting to see where Archangel sits this time next year. I just hope if they continue releasing characters this way thatthey keep making variations of characters they've already released so I'm not tempted to buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 It's definitely one of my Grails. I've been pretty loucky and found almost every MU i've wanted so far, but that Archangel has so far eluded me. As an X-fan, i think it's going to be my grail for a while yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImABarRoomHero Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I'd have to say that Archangel is right on par with Nick Fury when it comes to grails. Of course, Nick came out a year ago and the price has dropped quite a bit, so it'll be interesting to see where Archangel sits this time next year. I just hope if they continue releasing characters this way thatthey keep making variations of characters they've already released so I'm not tempted to buy them. The next big digital comic figure is going to be maskless Doom with the Infinity Gauntlet. They showed this at NYCC this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 That's right. I remember now how unimpressed i was with it, yet thankful is wasn't something I'd want to plunk down some serious moeny for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BannersID Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 really? I mean if we need to get a character variant as an exclusive I kind of think this one is pretty classy. I also like that they used artwork from the cover to secret wars for the card art. I was actually giving serious thought to selling off the Doom I have in favor of the Victor variant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 This is a great character variant in my opinion. It's retro and a bit esoteric. not everyone NEEDS to have it. I personally think that having a pretty integral character like Nick Fury in his most iconic look as an exclusive is a bit of a shame. Where as this is more of a bonus for those who want the Marvel subscription, but not what i'd classify as an essential variant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 If this was a variant sold on shelves I'd buy it, but not if it takes $60 to get it plus mail-in fees. I'm not saying it's not cool, just that it's not worth the cost of the hoops you have to jump through to get it. And yes, only offering Nick Fury through the mail-in was a cruel. The mail-in promotion should only be limited to variants IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BannersID Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 If this was a variant sold on shelves I'd buy it, but not if it takes $60 to get it plus mail-in fees. I'm not saying it's not cool, just that it's not worth the cost of the hoops you have to jump through to get it. And yes, only offering Nick Fury through the mail-in was a cruel. The mail-in promotion should only be limited to variants IMO. Now that thought I agree with completely. The only reason I'm even considering it is because I have been kicking around the idea of signing up for a subscription to MDC already this may be the excuse I need to pull the trigger. Hopefully they will reissue Nick on a regular MU card in the future instead of the silly box he comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I have the Fury figure and frankly he's not that great of a figure. I'd kind of like to see him re-released also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 The problem with the Doom figure I have is that it could be easily made by anyone using a Doom body and a Commander Rogers head. Plus a gauntlet from the upcoming Adam Warlock. Fury had unique tooling and X-Force Angel a unique paint deco. Besides the box, Doom has nothing new to offer really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm 1:08 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 MDCU is 30% off today only if you use code CYBER11. This knocks it from $60 to $42. Not sure if Archangel is still available, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) FYI, the 30% discount doesn't allow for the Archangel promo (The sub has to be purchased at full price), and to be eligible for the Archangel promo (they are still available! - offer ends 1/31/2012), you MUST use this link to start your subscription! Edited November 28, 2011 by youbastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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