Webhead Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 @Nessex thanks for getting this thread back on track (discussing Excalibur box set. I like this version of nightcrawler better. I alwas thought he was too bulky before. Juggy is the only bulked up character that works for me (fail on thing and hulk). Though Meghan is ordinary and cap b is worse than the first one I'm just happy to get this set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'm really happy we got a Meggan - i've been keen on her since the original AFX poll. She's just a couple of small QC issues away from being perfect. I don't want to sound like a total downer, I'm mostly happy with the set - and i know AA/DST can't please everyone - but it seems like they were so close to getting an A+ on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'm really happy we got a Meggan - i've been keen on her since the original AFX poll. She's just a couple of small QC issues away from being perfect. I don't want to sound like a total downer, I'm mostly happy with the set - and i know AA/DST can't please everyone - but it seems like they were so close to getting an A+ on this one. Yep I agree with you there. So close...but we've seen them cut corners on paint apps and tampos before. Sadly look how every spidey has only half webs around the legs and arms. Still excited we're 42 waves in plus all the TRU waves. It's really insane when you think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimate-Maniac Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I found a set today buried under a bunch of dust at a local comic shop and I was wondering how rare is this set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Katz Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Yeah, how much did you pay for that? Last time I found a rare boxset at a LCS, it was the old Marvel Zombies pack, and they were charging like 50 bucks for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimate-Maniac Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I paid 19.99 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Katz Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 You can triple that on eBay if you wanted. It's not listed often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I found a set today buried under a bunch of dust at a local comic shop and I was wondering how rare is this set? Great find & the rest of my post won't take the shine off of that . Whether it's rare is debatable as I'm fairly sure it was pretty sure 3000 sets were made which was pretty much the norm back then for Marvel sets . 'Desirable' is a far better description mainly because of the phenomenon that was 'Excalibur' ....not really my favourite stuff but I'm obviously in the minority . Interestingly the minimate character that is by far the rarest in that set is Juggernaut closely followed by Nightcrawler . The Nightcrawler 'mate is identical to the TRU W11 version ....yet it is just rare on ebay whilst the Excalibur Juggernaut is non-existent . In conclusion you now have a set that includes the best versions of Juggernaut & Nightcrawler we have ever had ,a pretty little Meggan & .... an even littler Captain Britain which personally I detest . Great find . More importantly any new version of Juggernaut or a Nightcrawler would help sell any 'Best of wave' IMHO ....the demand is there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Good point about Juggy being a good candidate for a 'Best of' wave. I'm actually a little surprised that a couple of X-characters haven't made their way into a BO series yet: namely Cyclops & Magneto. While they certainly don't need BO figures, they're iconic enough and popular enough to fit in with the rest of the waves. I'd say Juggy falls into the same category, whilst also being more desirable due to the limited variations (at least compared to Cyke & Mags) of him that have been released so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimate-Maniac Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 The urdge to open these is killing me. Lol I don't need these for my collection. Maybe someone would be up for a trade once wave 19 comes out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Katz Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 That's not a good trade for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Uh yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimate-Maniac Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 In theory it would be more lucrative to sell on eBay, but I could also lose money. Going the trade route gets me a set I want and saves me a bunch of money in terms of gas and time spent searching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Good point about Juggy being a good candidate for a 'Best of' wave. I'm actually a little surprised that a couple of X-characters haven't made their way into a BO series yet: namely Cyclops & Magneto. While they certainly don't need BO figures, they're iconic enough and popular enough to fit in with the rest of the waves. I'd say Juggy falls into the same category, whilst also being more desirable due to the limited variations (at least compared to Cyke & Mags) of him that have been released so far. Byrne Cyclops and classic Magneto should be shoo-ins for a Best Of 4, since the pieces are already there ripe for reuse and improving. In fact, a lot of good classic characters with mass appeal are there for a ripe Best Of wave, but its always Iron Man or Spidey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Katz Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 So I guess whoever finds 19 first gets to trade it for Excalibur... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimate-Maniac Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 It works for me since I always have a bugger of a time finding tru sets despite living within 30 miles of 5 locations. A trade would save me time, money, and the heart ache of seeing the leftovers after someone bought all of the exclusives to post on eBay for ludacris prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Its a rat race for wave 19.gonna by all the of the sets now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimate-Maniac Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I wouldn't trade with the first person. I would probably favor a trade with a member who I have read good things about or have had prior interactions with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I appreciate your approach to everything in this thread, good sir! You are a shrewd businessman who is considering time and energy alongside monetary value as well as trustworthiness over instant gratification. I have nothing to add to the argument except for my kudos on how you think/conduct business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimate-Maniac Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hopefully I haven't come off as a jerk lol. I only picked these up to liberate them from their dusty confines. But instead of trying to sell them for an astronomical price like the only set on eBay, I figured I would reach out to my fellow collectors to find this set a good home and some help with what I forsee as being a major pain in my buns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Exactly! You didn't sound like a jerk at all. I was bring totally sincere. I enjoy seeing my sort of mindset in others lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 As I recall, this particular set was prone to giving collectors a variety of exotic STDs due to extraordinarily lax quality control issues in a factory DST no longer uses (thank God). I'd strongly recommend sending the set to me just to be on the safe side. I won't even charge you for proper disposal. Oh, and make sure you're up to date on your shots. You should schedule an appointment for boosters ASAP. No need to thank me. (And now we wait...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Excalibur STDs........ ........... these cause jugger nuts , night crawlers & a smegg 'un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimate-Maniac Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I have the perfect protection against nightcrawlers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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