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Post by riserax on Mar 5, 2015 21:47:35 GMT -6
Is it just me, or does it seem just crazy that the makers of the best posing figure set yet for DBZ has not made the Ginyu force? When I think of poses, they are the first thing to pop into my head! Just thinking about the possibilities makes me squee so hard. I wonder who is in charge of who they make, because he/she is failing. Not even all the Z fighters are out before they start working on the new movie!!! /endrant
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Post by Tien2415 on Mar 5, 2015 21:51:54 GMT -6
I think it was about a month after SDCC that Bluefin posted Vegeta on their site and he sold out QUICK. I'd prefer if they just sold their exclusives online only like Sideshow. Less of a headache for all of fans, less of a headache for the sales people at SDCC, and they can offer more stock and product because they'll be reaching a larger audience. I have to agree. It would make things a lot easier. I got sdcc piccolo from bluefin. Gohan I got from a member here. Goku I got on eBay back in the day. I got vegeta on eBay this past comic-con. I think I paid 80. I Can't really remember.
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Post by SupremeKai on Mar 6, 2015 0:22:16 GMT -6
Personally, I don't care for the Ginyu's to be honest. I'd rather have my Saiyan trio.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2015 0:36:13 GMT -6
I feel like Nappa and Raditz are right around the corner for 2016...
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Post by gotenks on Mar 6, 2015 2:34:20 GMT -6
I'm really looking for Saiyan/Namek/Frieza sagas characters. we have only scouter Vegeta and Frieza from those sagas, I'm really hoping for more
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Post by takezo on Mar 6, 2015 7:35:02 GMT -6
I don't have a problem with people buying more for profit later down the line. But some people go overboard buying like 7 or 10 and messing it up for those extra 3 or 4 people that could've gotten the figure at retail ..and thats exactly whats happening here. He's purchasing 30 to sell at a profit down the road. When multiple scalpers buy in bulk this way it creates a false shortage of figures, raising the price and making the figure become rare prematurely. Say scalpers didn't buy so many figures, there'd be more to go around and less people would have to buy them at a premium price down the road. Yes, people should pre-order them to ensure they get their product at MSRP. I do this, every single time. However, some people who collect these figures have to budget and thus wait to pre-order or wait to purchase and when a figure sells out prematurely due to scalpers hoarding figures, it puts them in a position to have to pay a premium. I also consider that many of those collecting these figures are adults with money to spend, I get that they can spend their hard earned money on anything they want, but at the same time there's younger kids out there who have a smaller income that they receive less often and thus also feel the back hand of scalping like this. It doesn't seem like a huge issue when one person is doing it, but the bigger picture is that hundreds of people do this and it adds up. It's exactly why diamonds are "rare" and expensive. They're not exactly rare, they're just monopolized by people who are manipulating the market and driving up the price. I don't mind people selling their collection at the going rate, that's much different than hoarding multiples of each figure with the intent to resell. Great posts MajinRob. That's one thing that surprises me about this forum is the "open" attitude towards reselling and scalping. I thought this was a site to share our love for Dragon Ball item COLLECTING, not identifying potential profit.
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Post by iami2eapei2 on Mar 6, 2015 8:00:15 GMT -6
Guys please try to stay on topic! You'are beating a dead horse here.
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Post by wiizardii01 on Mar 6, 2015 8:53:56 GMT -6
I would like to comment on the scalper discussion, but it seems that discussion came, went, and died.. Let's leave it like that.
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Post by Adrenaline on Mar 6, 2015 9:23:41 GMT -6
I don't want to sweep an unfinished subject under the rug...at least not yet. So I will say this. Both sides have their points. Toadkart can buy 100 Vegitos if he wants and he has full right to post that he did. It's not like he said "Haha folks. I got 100 Vegitos and am going to make $40 on each eventually! Suck it!" He simply showed us his purchase. He wasn't boastful or braggadocious, and is a very reserved member of DBF. It's not like him to even try that or mean it that way. But I GUARANTEE you he won't do it again lol On the other side, I totally see Majin Rob and others' perspectives too. If I missed out on Vegito because TK cleaned out the last retail chance to get it, I'd be pissed. But he didn't. You guys are going to get your Vegito for the retail value you pre-ordered him for and good for you. I understand that on "other" forums, they ridicule you for anything along the lines of scalping or buying to resell.....but DBF is not like those other forums. We're a tighter-knit community serving one common interest. I'd like to think that DBF is a lot more pleasant than those other forums. It's one reason I am not anywhere else. I have been and didn't like it. People make you feel so inferior and stupid. They love to hate. DBF is better. So much better. We have our occasional outbursts, but they don't linger for the most part...and I don't want this to linger. To me, we should be happy for each other's successes. You know how much effort TK is going to have to put forth to sell all 29 of those? Or 30? I could have bought 30 of them to do that, but I don't want to do all that shipping and business. It's a sacrifice to make an investment, ESPECIALLY for a figure that won't dramatically increase in value for at least 4-6 months. And think of it this way, if someone on here misses out on Vegito, they'll know where to go; right to TK lol Not to mention he is out $1000 for a while while you other guys paid only 50 or so and are just as happy with your purchase as he is. Plus, there was another member on here that bought 50-60 Brolys if I'm not mistaken and while it may have sparked a debate, I don't think it was as direct as this one. You've all made your points. Lets not hold any grudges and put this baby to bed.
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Post by jonmichael on Mar 6, 2015 9:59:55 GMT -6
I'm really surprised they haven't released an early Namek Vegeta. Just slightly retool the Saiyan Saga Vegeta to remove the armour skirting. They could use that body then for Jeice, too.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2015 10:39:49 GMT -6
I agree with Adrenaline, while I'm an odd man out—wanting only the Goku, Vegeta, Future Trunks, Gohan, Freeza, and Cell for this line—this forum is much more positive than others. The Fwoosh is a great thread though; everyone respectful over there. For the ones that perpetuate constant negativity, you get into a situation of "you either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain." (Man, I love the Dark Knight!)
I had no interest in Vegetto, so Toad Kart is putting votes in for me for more Vegeta and Goku variations. Can't complain about that.
I really want Saiyan/Namek Goku, Battle Damaged Namek, Resurrection of F Goku, and Namek, Ascended, and Resurrection of F Vegeta.
Operation Snub Yamucha Phase One is complete.
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Post by Adrenaline on Mar 6, 2015 11:05:53 GMT -6
I've had this idea for a while to make the ultimate Tien. He'd come with a few heads (serious, kikoho, confident smile) and hands for fists, as well as to perform the Tri-beam (both versions he used on Nappa and Cell), solar flare, and volleyball technique etc. He'd also come with a halo. He would come shirtless, but with a snap on green sash and white tank top (17 has a snap on scarf) that wouldn't hinder articulation at all. Then he could come with two pairs of arms, one with bare shoulders and the other with short white sleeves. And that isn't too much plastic.
Just like that, you can recreate Tien from 5 different sagas.
Saiyan Saga: As he comes, bare shoulder arms with shirtless torso. Frieza Saga: As he comes, bare shoulder arms with shirtless torso, and halo piece. Trunks Saga: Bare shoulder arms with white tank top snap on. Android Saga: Bare shoulder arms with green sash snap on. Cell Games Saga: Short white sleeved arms with white tank top snap on.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2015 11:16:37 GMT -6
All the posts regarding "action figure communities attitude" and "collecting culture taboo" are the worst waste of nonsense here.
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Post by wiizardii01 on Mar 6, 2015 12:06:40 GMT -6
Don't say that man.. Lets not start another huge debate, and lets keep it clean.
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Post by prodigy1367 on Mar 6, 2015 17:23:28 GMT -6
I'm beyond excited for SDCC this year, not just for whatever exclusive they have planned but for whatever prototypes they may show off. Previous events suggest I shouldn't expect anything but I have a feeling they have some good things planned for SDCC this year. I'm pretty excited for whatever the exclusive ends up being. Just worried about what I'll end up having to pay for the figure. Typically in my experience, you can get a SDCC on eBay for 60-70 shipped within the first few days so it's really not that bad and they always put a stock on Bluefin Premium, but depending on the figure you gotta be quick. As long as you don't let too much time pass and try to get one ASAP, it shouldn't be that expensive/hard to get one. It's actually MORE to get one at the convention itself even if you live right next door to it.
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