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Post by zend on Jul 6, 2020 19:22:28 GMT -6
There’s only so much poseability you’re going to get out of a figure that small and fat. And the scale is fine, he comes up to Recoome’s knee like he’s supposed when you stand Recoome all the way up.
Really the only decent alternative would’ve been to include a Guldo in a different pose with each other Ginyu Force member and tacked on an extra $10 to the prices. I’m just happy to have the whole team for my shelf.
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Post by zend on Feb 25, 2020 13:00:20 GMT -6
Web exclusive has always meant that it’s only available through Tamashii and Bluefin licensee retailers, and won’t be re-released. Y’all need to chill, it’ll be available unless they intentionally short print it like they did for a few releases when sales expectations were low.
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Post by zend on Feb 21, 2020 16:48:00 GMT -6
2.0 figures of most characters should be expected ever since they released premium color Vegeta then turned around and released the vastly superior 2.0 Vegeta right after. There’s really no point in buying the figures who use the outdated knees and hips. They WILL get updated in time, and the only pre 2.0 figures worth buying are the “perfect on the first attempt” figures like OG Broly and Android 17/18 as they might not get updates any time soon, or at all.
As for DF, they should’ve stuck with accessories and made them cheaper. I like their wind swept Goku hair, but for $35 with just a power pole? Nooooope, give me matching Vegeta windswept hair for that price.
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Post by zend on Feb 7, 2020 20:35:20 GMT -6
Well that explains things. He has diecast metal and ratchet joints. Bandai always charges a premium for the inclusion of those.
Anyways, preorder secured! Hope they do a regular Great Ape soon.
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Post by zend on Feb 4, 2020 23:13:20 GMT -6
Each arm and leg is about the size of a standard DBZ Figuarts and looks to have a lot of plastic in each. Add the big ol' torso, a couple different heads and maybe some more accessories and it's easy to see where the pricing comes from. They have to recoup costs and profit. $5 says he weighs at least 3 pounds in box. Shenron only weighed 2.
I'm also getting that older Banpresto 13 inch Great Ape for $160 and it's not even articulated.... so my judgement on fair pricing might be compromised.
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Post by zend on Feb 4, 2020 0:10:26 GMT -6
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Post by zend on Jan 17, 2020 13:05:54 GMT -6
I’d say the 10th anniversary of the line is a good time to update Piccolo.
Odds of a first form Frieza are looking good if we got Ginyu.
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Post by zend on Dec 9, 2017 23:31:07 GMT -6
Let's hope Roshi will be released in the Z/Super lines. I'm happy to finally get a well sculpted and articulated Roshi though, and will be pickin up the humongous one.
Fat Buu is a must buy. People are going to be disappointed by his articulation though.
I'm hoping Goku 2.0 comes with a halo and Bubbles! I want to replace my Jakks Bubbles. I'd even pay for an "accessory" pack that's got him, Gregory, and Puar in static poses. Kind of like what Tamashii did with the Mario enemies.
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Post by zend on Oct 24, 2017 20:39:31 GMT -6
Hot damn this figure looks incredible.
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Post by zend on Oct 22, 2017 12:30:17 GMT -6
Hmm, interesting to see 17 and 18 on there again. I would've voted for Piccolo Daimaoh and 1st form Cell.
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Post by zend on Sept 19, 2017 11:43:08 GMT -6
Amazon honored the Vegeta I ordered during the Prime day goof up. I think it's safe to say they'll honor the other four pre-orders.
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Post by zend on Jul 12, 2017 23:55:20 GMT -6
I wish Chiaotzu weren't a static figure that's only good for one scene. The Saibaman didn't need it, but Chiaotzu really should've been articulated to a degree, if not a full release. I hope they'll do a normal figure with his robes and articulation, and I guess pack him with a lightly articulated Puar for like $30. Roshi should come with Oolong.
Otherwise Tien looks great. I am afraid they'll release the Cell Saga version with sash as convention exclusive though, it would be such a dick move. Same with short hair Yamcha.
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Post by zend on Jul 11, 2017 12:40:17 GMT -6
So last night when Prime Day started, Amazon goofed up. They were offering 20-30% off discounts on stuff sold directly from Amazon for a limited time, but they accidentally set it to stack multiple times. This included the SHF pre-orders. I was also able to order the in stock items, and they honored it, that orders already on the way. Going to wait and see if they'll honor the pre-orders before I cancel my pre-orders from BBTS and HLJ. imgur.com/a/R7lcF
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Post by zend on Jun 20, 2017 20:13:16 GMT -6
Nin-Nin is usually fine to order from, the only issue I've ever had is they somehow forgot to ship one my pre-orders for two weeks after billing me and it wasn't until I sent them a help ticket that they noticed. They said "Sorry! Here's your tracking number!" And it arrived within a week.
BigBadToyStore only offers store credit too, so I don't get why anyone would be upset that Nin-Nin refused to do an actual refund for and instead offered full value as store credit PLUS an extra $10 for something that wasn't their fault.. That's free shipping right there, and their prices are usually good anyways.
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Post by zend on May 31, 2017 18:26:53 GMT -6
The dragonballs glow a solid color every time Shenron is summoned in the show, you never see the stars once they're activated and subsequently turn to stone.
This figure is an instant purchase, but im worried his whiskers will be fragile.
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