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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 26, 2017 10:15:19 GMT -6
Same here. I think it looks even better than its SHF counterpart, IMO.
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 25, 2017 9:26:24 GMT -6
You can **** right off. I said multiple times that I respect your choice 100%, and to each their own, and "don't let anyone tell you otherwise if you're into the DS line" Lol
And youre still going on about the fast food thing EVEN after i explained that I only used it as an example. But somehow you took it personally. EVEN after I said it was an example. Dude, I'm just gong to leave because I just don't argue with low-IQ individuals.
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 25, 2017 9:16:27 GMT -6
Oh lawd.
The fast food analogy was just an example to point out that the difference in price was negligible. And in the case that you're cash strapped, it would only require minimal changes. (IE refraining from eating fast food two times would equal the same difference in price between the DS and their SH Figuart counterparts)
But people are so friggin insecure, with such delicate egos, you can't say anything without triggering someone somehow.
And the comparison is figures vs. figures. Not figures vs. statues. I also collect statues and they serve their own purpose, but figures are for articulation and dynamic posing. And when it comes to figures, SH Figuarts are the 'pinnacle' AND the price difference is such that it's the best all around choice (see what I did there, I didn't use the "s" word" because it might trigger someone)
And FYI, I don't live with my parents, but nice try. I'm out though. I'm not wasting another ounce of energy on this nonsense.
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 25, 2017 8:21:07 GMT -6
Superior in every way except recycling pieces from previous figures right? Only jakks wwe beats them there. You don't have to like these figures. We do. Take your figuarts elitism to the shf board "I'm feeling insecure now. I need a time out in my safe space." I thought we could discuss the merits of each line in a logical and pragmatic way without fear of triggering each other, but that is beyond some people, I guess. I was merely pointing out technicalities objectively and logically. "Figuarts elitism" ... don't be ridiculous.
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 24, 2017 21:23:51 GMT -6
Wait, you're trying to convince us to buy this line, but you couldn't convince yourself? You say that you didn't buy the Vegeta because the face mold looks off. Doesn't bode well. And right off the bat, I can tell that that Goku in the pic looks janky as heck. Frankly, these are aimed towards kids— not collectors. I'm sorry, but you can't just label something "made for kids" simply because it doesn't look quite as good as the most popular Japanese imports. The sculpts in the Dragon Stars line may not be on par with the S.H. Figuarts line, but I'd much rather pay the $40.00 for a lesser sculpt than $60-70 as the figures are still very articulated and represent the characters well enough. Like I said, to each their own. For you, the difference in price is greater so it may make a little more sense. But here in the States, you can get the Figuarts for around $40. Which is a $20 difference. I mean, what's $20? You may have to eat a couple of tuna sandwiches instead of fast food. And then you have the superior product. Forever. And I make some pretty good tuna sandwiches...just saying. Figuarts are superior in every way. They are in the cutting edge regarding articulation, come with more accessories, better molds/likeness. But if you're happy with the DS line, then by all means, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. And I'm not in the business of buying things that I don't want just to support a company or line. Bandai's business models are greedy as heck and made to milk consumers without shame. And they don't pay the bills around here.
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 24, 2017 13:17:54 GMT -6
Those look hilarious. But frankly, they're not that far off from the original flagship 90's Bandais. Those had close to no articulation whatsoever. No leg articulation at all. (I see that even those figures have at least one point of leg articulation.) Also, no articulation at the elbow. Basically, all you could so is move the stiff arms up and down, the head left to right, and twist the leg/torso left to right. Which I find hilarious too.
We tend to get nit picky sometimes, but the truth is that figures have come a long way.
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 24, 2017 9:49:06 GMT -6
I doubt I'd want a Krillin 2.0 on this mold, but I could see a DB Krillin. They've basically got the same body, just different heads. Heck, if nothing else, it'd be an easy enough custom. I think it could be done with new arms and legs, of course. But a DB Krillin would be even easier. I'd take DB Krillin. In fact, it would be kinda weird if they don't make one. I'm pretty sure we'll be seeing one. And one can only hope for a DB Roshi as well.
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 23, 2017 21:52:43 GMT -6
Ever bought a coffee in your life? Or a beer? Maybe you've purchased a bag of chips for three or four bucks.... something which LITERALLY costs pennies to make. Are those overcharges too much for you? Cost is relative, and worth is subjective. Saying you don't want to be "overcharged" is naive. I could say that I don't think a pair of pants made in a foreign country are worth $80, when the unfortunate people making them earn a few dollars a week, and the cost to produce them is even less. But hey....I want the pants, and unless I go to the thrift store or snatch the pants off someone sitting in a bathroom stall, I ain't getting those particular pants. So either you want the Trunks enough to pay the asking price, or you don't want it that badly, and would rather split that money between buying a cheaper, but still overpriced Trunks figure, and then using your leftover money to buy an overpriced sandwich at the local gas station. IDGAF. But unless you either swindle an online seller, buy a knock-off, or just get so damn lucky you have horse-shoes propping your fanny up off your comfy little sitting place, you're gonna have to bust out what it's "worth"....which is to say, what it's worth to actual collectors, who actually collect crap. My mistake. What I should've said was this: While I understand that all companies charge more than they pay, I can't justify spending (for the sake of simplicity) $100 (CAD) for a non-articulated statue when I could spend that money on a game + DLC which would give me years of new experiences. The figure, however, would just stand around and look pretty. I'd love to buy even just one of these figures as they look incredible; however, $100 isn't something I can just dig out of my pocket at any time and, therefor, I'd only want to spend that money on something that I know I wouldn't regret buying. A figure that costs, say, $20.00 isn't overpriced in my eyes as even my trailer-trash ass has a spare $20.00 at any given time. While you could say "then just accept crap or stop collecting", I shouldn't have to choose between those as these figures are as pricey as they are strictly because companies know people will pay it (not because they cost anywhere near that price to manufacture).
Anywho, that's more-or-less all I have to say on this matter. Ehm..you should just do knock offs in that case. 1)There are some decent MSP and Megahouse KO's around 20-25. And 2) You dont have to worry about shipping surcharges as it's all shipped free to North America from China. Win-win.
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 23, 2017 16:11:04 GMT -6
So this is a completely new mold, isn't it? I wonder if they can make a krillin 2.0 with it. Or a new DB Krillin outright.
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 23, 2017 13:22:00 GMT -6
I am exaggerating slightly, but they manufacture these things for much, much less than what they sell them for. Also, I'm not in the "wrong hobby" just because I'm not willing to pay massive overcharges. Ever bought a coffee in your life? Or a beer? Maybe you've purchased a bag of chips for three or four bucks.... something which LITERALLY costs pennies to make. Are those overcharges too much for you? Cost is relative, and worth is subjective. Saying you don't want to be "overcharged" is naive. I could say that I don't think a pair of pants made in a foreign country are worth $80, when the unfortunate people making them earn a few dollars a week, and the cost to produce them is even less. But hey....I want the pants, and unless I go to the thrift store or snatch the pants off someone sitting in a bathroom stall, I ain't getting those particular pants. So either you want the Trunks enough to pay the asking price, or you don't want it that badly, and would rather split that money between buying a cheaper, but still overpriced Trunks figure, and then using your leftover money to buy an overpriced sandwich at the local gas station. IDGAF. But unless you either swindle an online seller, buy a knock-off, or just get so damn lucky you have horse-shoes propping your fanny up off your comfy little sitting place, you're gonna have to bust out what it's "worth"....which is to say, what it's worth to actual collectors, who actually collect crap. I mean, you make some valid points. But at the same time, the OP stated that he's willing to pay $50 max, for each. That's not really out of the realm of possibilities. In fact, the Vegeta is already $45 shipped here in The States. I personally picked up a Figuarts Zero EX SS Trunks this week for $50 shipped on Amazon. I mean, the prices do fluctuate, and are not set in stone. So I mean, you do make some valid points, but there's nothing wrong with being a savvy shopper and looking for deals. To the contrary, it's smart. And just cause the MSRP of a certain pair of jeans is $80, it doesn't mean that you can't buy them somewhere discounted. Doesn't mean you automatically have to pay MSRP. There is such a thing as promotions and sales. And I understand that the way he said things was exaggerated, but he's just looking for deals and tips, so let's choose to focus on that. My tips: 1. Keep an eye out on ebay, Amazon, and toy websites for sales and/or lower prices 2. Try to buy in bulk to save on shipping. Or find someone based out of the US to buy the items for you and ship them all together. Best regards, Max
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 23, 2017 13:00:27 GMT -6
I wasn't saying either line is better than the other I was simply reviewing a figure that had not been reviewed yet on this forum. I don't need figuarts to tell you dragon stars beerus is a great toy. If someone else want to do a side by side that would be great. And I do realize they make a ton of money off figuarts sales in north america and europe, doesn't change the fact that those toys are overpriced compared to cost of production. I'd love to get into figuarts but I would want them all and jumping in now would cost a small fortune. Should this line take off we might see some less popular characters like what sbc, irwin, and jakks did. That is something that I think all db fans would be able to appreciate. I found a review that shows a side by side with shf beerus at the end if you are interested Well, I wish the line well. For me personally, the price difference is negligible. I got the comparable Figuarts for around $40. The Awakening Goku, for instance, was $35 shipped. So I'm willing to pay the difference. But if you're a completionist, and plan to get a whole line, it would definitely be expensive. Thankfully I'm not, and I only get the characters and figures I like. But like I said, I wish the line well. Kind regards, Max
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 23, 2017 8:27:02 GMT -6
Hey man, to each their own, you guys buy whatever you want. And at the end of the day, yes, toys are toys, but they all pertain to different tiers quality-wise. And thus the "collector value" is different for each line. And Bandai makes a crap ton of money selling SH Figuarts in America and Europe, BTW. These are not meant to displace or cannibalize their Figuarts sales. They're just filling the gap in the low end, so to speak.
But just a piece of advice, you might be able to make a stronger case if you actually had some Figuarts on hand to do a figure by figure review. But I digress. These are a pass for me. I already have their Figuarts counterparts.
Also, I hope you didn't take any of that as a personal attack on you. I don't mean any disrespect at all.
All the best,
Max
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 22, 2017 23:44:56 GMT -6
I couldn't agree with you more on the long wait! The Vegeta is definitely a little off, but I honestly don't think he looks too bad (especially that gorgeous face sculpt). I can't provide you with any in hand oics at this time, but in person that vegeta face is... Off. I plan to buy him eventually and maybe I will be able to show you what I mean (maybe not im not good at taking pics) but I know this for certain; I did not buy vegeta because I thought his face looked off. Could be a qc issue who knows Wait, you're trying to convince us to buy this line, but you couldn't convince yourself? You say that you didn't buy the Vegeta because the face mold looks off. Doesn't bode well. And right off the bat, I can tell that that Goku in the pic looks janky as heck. Frankly, these are aimed towards kids— not collectors.
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 22, 2017 23:39:07 GMT -6
Must. Have.
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Post by ikkiphoenix on Aug 22, 2017 15:07:58 GMT -6
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