Yeah, my brain went "Ooh Space Shuttle!" and I wanted one.
I didn't realize how much he was in demand since people were complaining how fast he sold out on Hasbro. Guessing most people were buying him there since Walmart doesn't have the best track record of shipping pre-orders.
I should cancel this preorder and leave it for those who really want him.
Won a halloween geico gecko funko from the promotion. This is the link if anyone wants to give it a shot. (It even has a tiny jack o lantern pail for trick or treating. =P) https://geckofunko.com/
Won a halloween geico gecko funko from the promotion. This is the link if anyone wants to give it a shot. (It even has a tiny jack o lantern pail for trick or treating. =P) https://geckofunko.com/
Lmao I won a green one nice, thanks for posting that
Won a halloween geico gecko funko from the promotion. This is the link if anyone wants to give it a shot. (It even has a tiny jack o lantern pail for trick or treating. =P) https://geckofunko.com/
I preordered Hiya Toys 3.75" G.I Joe Snake Eyes on HLJ (I didn't see him on any American retailers yet).
I don't have much experience with Hiya outside of their RoboCop figures (movies 1 and 2) but their 1:18 scale ED-209 is freakin' awesome and gives the larger 7" scale NECA version a run for its money. The Hiya version even has articulated toe joints (something the NECA version lacks) and sound effects from the movie, and is pretty well painted and articulated.
I'm sorely tempted by their Aliens M577 Colonial Space Marines APC (in the accurate olive drab coloring and not the first edition black one) but the price and size make me hesitant to pull the trigger. I've heard that the ankle joints on the 3.75" Colonial Marines are very fragile and result in easy breakage.
Won a halloween geico gecko funko from the promotion. This is the link if anyone wants to give it a shot. (It even has a tiny jack o lantern pail for trick or treating. =P) https://geckofunko.com/
I saw that recolored Astrotrain on Walmart and normally I love anything NASA Space Shuttle related but the shuttle mode on that particular mold is kinda rough. I'll have to think about it.
Also, small world since I suspect there's a bit of overlap between these PA boards and TFW2005.
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I just snagged Transformers Earthrise Sky Lynx and Velocitron Cosmos (both used) for $140 total from a local collector and I’m pretty satisfied with that considering their aftermarket prices
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Cosmos is ONE per case, as a store exclusive, was an original mold, and was basically the first attempt at a modernized, G1 accurate toy this S2 character has ever received. Honestly its surprising that Hasbro didn't see this coming and packed more of him per box. If only they did 4 figures to that case instead of five, forcing two figures to only be one per case.
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There might be cheaper and/or faster places to order it from, but the next MPG trainbot, Suiken, just hit Hasbro Pulse.
Cosmos is ONE per case, as a store exclusive, was an original mold, and was basically the first attempt at a modernized, G1 accurate toy this S2 character has ever received. Honestly its surprising that Hasbro didn't see this coming and packed more of him per box. If only they did 4 figures to that case instead of five, forcing two figures to only be one per case.
I bet they did tbh, it’s far from the first figure they’ve short packed.
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Cosmos is ONE per case, as a store exclusive, was an original mold, and was basically the first attempt at a modernized, G1 accurate toy this S2 character has ever received. Honestly its surprising that Hasbro didn't see this coming and packed more of him per box. If only they did 4 figures to that case instead of five, forcing two figures to only be one per case.
I bet they did tbh, it’s far from the first figure they’ve short packed.
It's also Walmart ordering the exclusive and quantities, from what I've gathered.
Hasbro: "We have this cool throwback unique mold. It's not something most kids would want, but the collector community will love it."
Walmart: "Awesome! We'll buy the exclusive rights to sell it, and package it with these other ones."
Hasbro: "Okay. How would you like it shipped?"
Walmart: "You said it's not something most kids will want, right? Well, howabout 1 to a case."
Hasbro: "... Are you SURE about that?"
I just want a fake gecko so I can get a picture of my real gecko sitting on its head.
Is this too much to ask?
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CambiataCommander ShepardThe likes of which even GAWD has never seenRegistered Userregular
Hey ya'll, I haven't posted here in a while for a few reasons (one of them being illness), but just today I got the wigs that I had ordered last month, so I tried them on Junie.
Unfortunately the pink one I ordered turned out to be a size too small, but I was able to try the other two.
First is a lavender wig with pigtails:
This was pretty much my favorite from the start, but it has one downside: it's made out of a cheaper synthetic than Smart Doll wigs. I'm guessing it's made out of Saran (ie Barbie hair) which has the unfortunate quality of looking like plastic. I'm not exactly sure what Smart Doll uses, but I think it's Monofiber, which is the best synthetic hair you can get. Even though it's synthetic, it does a really good job of emulating the look at feel of real hair.
The other wig was a similar style, just in white:
I like this wig for itself, but not on June. I might try it on Mina if I ever get around to painting her face.
Since the pigtails are removable, I tried putting those on the Smart Doll wig, but the color and texture mismatch is too great, IMO:
I'm not sure how well the difference reads on camera, but in person it's super obvious and not great.
So in the end I went with the lavender Saran wig, figuring you can't tell how plastic-y it looks when it's up on the shelf, anyway:
This does spur me on to finally try my hand at wig-making, but I might not need to go that far. The pigtails are basically extensions with a small alligators clip holding them on. If I can just get some lavender extensions that match the Smart Doll wig, I can get the same look with my existing wig.
"If you divide the whole world into just enemies and friends, you'll end up destroying everything" --Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind
I was looking at picking up Eris until Legacy Tarn happened. I don't have a problem with having both of them, but Eris is apparently 20.5cm tall while Tarn is only 16.5cm tall and I'd rather they be similar sizes on the shelf (twins, Basil!)
So just put her on the MP shelf then? Yeah, she'll be bigger than the likes of the Autobot cars, but Soundwave and even my Unique Toys Octane will be bigger than her and that doesn't feel quite right; she should be able to look Soundwave in the eye.
Eh, I should just get her and see how she looks on the shelves; she might be fine as Tarn's big sister.
I was looking at picking up Eris until Legacy Tarn happened. I don't have a problem with having both of them, but Eris is apparently 20.5cm tall while Tarn is only 16.5cm tall and I'd rather they be similar sizes on the shelf (twins, Basil!)
So just put her on the MP shelf then? Yeah, she'll be bigger than the likes of the Autobot cars, but Soundwave and even my Unique Toys Octane will be bigger than her and that doesn't feel quite right; she should be able to look Soundwave in the eye.
Eh, I should just get her and see how she looks on the shelves; she might be fine as Tarn's big sister.
I have her with MMC's Optus Pexus as a dancing partner.
@Athenor You probably already saw this (and/or may be avoiding it so you can be surprised by the actual toy), but Mangmotion has done a video showcase for Cang Toys Thorilla, their original-creation 6th Predacon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnLszkA-ZPM
There's a completed Predaking at the end there, too (with a second bull-guy-leg standing in for the as-yet-unreleased rhino-guy-leg).
The transformation to gorilla mode is what you'd expect from a gorilla transformer, if you've seen an Optimus Primal then you've pretty much seen this, but the transformation to, er, crotch-mode does an interesting thing with the hips that I haven't seen before.
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CambiataCommander ShepardThe likes of which even GAWD has never seenRegistered Userregular
Woo hoo, Volks shipped Megumin already! Originally she wasn't supposed to be shipped until November! Can't wait to see my first Dollfie in person.
"If you divide the whole world into just enemies and friends, you'll end up destroying everything" --Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind
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Also I don't know if I've mentioned it before, but Dollfie has a whole line of Disney Princesses - they've done Cinderella, Rapunzel, and most recently Elsa and Anna. I could have purchased Elsa when she was available, but ultimately I'm not that big into Disney stuff, even if I do think Elsa is pretty; I also wished for a more anime-style take on the Disney canon than Volks went with.
That said, I was curious if Volks was still selling Elsa on the Japanese version of their site, when they've cut off sales on the English version (they frequently do this), and to my surprise I found that the Disney Store is selling most of the licensed Dollfie BJDs:
Of course, it's Shop Disney Japan, and you can't put in a non-Japanese address on that website. But TBH, I wonder why they don't do the same on the American website? Like obviously it's going to be a niche collector's item, but it's not like no American Disney collectors will want them. Disney knows there are people who pay a fortune for Disney stuff, otherwise there wouldn't be a Disney luxury gated community. A gigantic collector's doll for $800 a pop seems cheap by comparison.
Edit: I know this is a weird thing to fixate on, but I can't stop thinking about it. Disney, why wouldn't you have these in your American store? They're exactly the sort of ultra-expensive collector's fofaroo that you'd expect in a Disney story. The "only at Disney" shine you go looking for when you see a Disney brick and mortar store. Like how FAO Schwarz has/had those super giant stuffed toys that cost a fortune. Do they reject it because BJDs are a very Asian sort of hobby? Like Dollfie is a Japanese institution, but only collectors have heard of them in the States. But that hardly seems like a good reason! There are plenty of Japanese "institutions" that became wildly popular once they were introduced in the USA - Anime, Hayao Miyazaki, Akira Kurosawa, just to name a few. Why, Disney, why??
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"If you divide the whole world into just enemies and friends, you'll end up destroying everything" --Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind
My guess would be some kind of licensing shenanigans, like Volks has the license for Disney collector dolls for the Asia market and another company has the license for the US or something. There was apparently a similar thing a few years ago with Bandai Star Wars kits, though that's since changed.
That said, someone could presumably use a forwarding service to order from the Disney Japan site, so if they really want one of those dolls it should be easy enough. Obviously some buyers aren't going to jump through those hoops, but that's probably not much of an issue with a niche collector's item.
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CambiataCommander ShepardThe likes of which even GAWD has never seenRegistered Userregular
My guess would be some kind of licensing shenanigans, like Volks has the license for Disney collector dolls for the Asia market and another company has the license for the US or something. There was apparently a similar thing a few years ago with Bandai Star Wars kits, though that's since changed.
That said, someone could presumably use a forwarding service to order from the Disney Japan site, so if they really want one of those dolls it should be easy enough. Obviously some buyers aren't going to jump through those hoops, but that's probably not much of an issue with a niche collector's item.
I dunno, I think licensing is not it, because Elsa was available to buy for Americans on Volks store a scant few months ago. I also fully expect them to release more Disney princesses in the future, who will again be limited release for the world, then go into Disney Japan to be sold for who knows how long.
Also there are people in Japan who are clearly buying up the dolls from the Disney store and then just selling them for double price on Ebay. Total assholes. Like I understand going a couple of hundred dollars up to make a profit, but double price is just fucked up. At least with the Lina Inverse Dollfie I've been jonesing for, there's a reason for them to jack the price up since those aren't being made anymore.
In my curiosity to see what, if anything, hardcore Disney fans think of this, I found out that back when Cinderella was released Volks did a 1 of a kind luxury Cinderella that sold at auction for $10k:
Honestly she doesn't seem worth it. For $10,000 I expect hand-embroidered fabric, not machine embroidered. The trim on her dress should also be more delicate. But I guess none of that matters, the reason she auctioned for so high is because she's OOAK.
"If you divide the whole world into just enemies and friends, you'll end up destroying everything" --Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind
Is anyone into kitbashing? Just recently got into the hobby myself. Same with painting figurines and dnd. Started a campaign with my friends two weekends ago, really enjoying this whole world so far.
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I didn't realize how much he was in demand since people were complaining how fast he sold out on Hasbro. Guessing most people were buying him there since Walmart doesn't have the best track record of shipping pre-orders.
I should cancel this preorder and leave it for those who really want him.
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Speaking of Walmart exclusives, just got ML Retro Lizard and he’s super cool
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Lmao I won a green one nice, thanks for posting that
Glad to hear you have a Cosmos on his way. Especially since he is like a real UFO. Hard to spot and get on camera.
I also just realized you are on TFW since I saw your avatar over there.
Edit: I forgot about this. Clicked on the link and got a green one too! Thanks!
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I don't have much experience with Hiya outside of their RoboCop figures (movies 1 and 2) but their 1:18 scale ED-209 is freakin' awesome and gives the larger 7" scale NECA version a run for its money. The Hiya version even has articulated toe joints (something the NECA version lacks) and sound effects from the movie, and is pretty well painted and articulated.
I'm sorely tempted by their Aliens M577 Colonial Space Marines APC (in the accurate olive drab coloring and not the first edition black one) but the price and size make me hesitant to pull the trigger. I've heard that the ankle joints on the 3.75" Colonial Marines are very fragile and result in easy breakage.
I saw that recolored Astrotrain on Walmart and normally I love anything NASA Space Shuttle related but the shuttle mode on that particular mold is kinda rough. I'll have to think about it.
Also, small world since I suspect there's a bit of overlap between these PA boards and TFW2005.
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Seems to be around $100 (if you’re lucky) to $160, trending more towards the higher end.
And then Velocitron Cosmos is a Walmart exclusive that is sold out everywhere and already being marked up x2 or x3 by resellers
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https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-masterpiece-mpg-04-trainbot-skuiken
I wish there was a better shot of the back. All of these seem to have pretty massive backpacks.
I bet they did tbh, it’s far from the first figure they’ve short packed.
It's also Walmart ordering the exclusive and quantities, from what I've gathered.
Hasbro: "We have this cool throwback unique mold. It's not something most kids would want, but the collector community will love it."
Walmart: "Awesome! We'll buy the exclusive rights to sell it, and package it with these other ones."
Hasbro: "Okay. How would you like it shipped?"
Walmart: "You said it's not something most kids will want, right? Well, howabout 1 to a case."
Hasbro: "... Are you SURE about that?"
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Snagged thanks! I'm all in on this set to display as model trains that transform.
@Raiju I know of four of us now. Never realized the overlap on forums.
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https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-botbots-custodial-crew-pet-mob-32-character-bundle
Also included: the transforming rubber glove to play with your transforming turd, and a transforming box of kitty litter.
Really thinking on Needlenose, he’s up there with Spinister for “toys I remember spending a lot of time with.”
Just saw this on TFW about Needlenose.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/10/13/legacy-evolution-deluxe-needlenose-behind-the-scenes-467908
Edit: That talk about him and the photos made me decide to keep my pre-order of him.
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All I get are coloring pages.
i don't know why I'm entering.
I don't collect the things.
But offer me a chance at something free...
Same here. My wife looked at me with that look of, "why???"
The stare is justified since I don't collect pops, and I need to stop adding to the clutter in the house.
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Is this too much to ask?
Unfortunately the pink one I ordered turned out to be a size too small, but I was able to try the other two.
First is a lavender wig with pigtails:
This was pretty much my favorite from the start, but it has one downside: it's made out of a cheaper synthetic than Smart Doll wigs. I'm guessing it's made out of Saran (ie Barbie hair) which has the unfortunate quality of looking like plastic. I'm not exactly sure what Smart Doll uses, but I think it's Monofiber, which is the best synthetic hair you can get. Even though it's synthetic, it does a really good job of emulating the look at feel of real hair.
The other wig was a similar style, just in white:
I like this wig for itself, but not on June. I might try it on Mina if I ever get around to painting her face.
Since the pigtails are removable, I tried putting those on the Smart Doll wig, but the color and texture mismatch is too great, IMO:
I'm not sure how well the difference reads on camera, but in person it's super obvious and not great.
So in the end I went with the lavender Saran wig, figuring you can't tell how plastic-y it looks when it's up on the shelf, anyway:
This does spur me on to finally try my hand at wig-making, but I might not need to go that far. The pigtails are basically extensions with a small alligators clip holding them on. If I can just get some lavender extensions that match the Smart Doll wig, I can get the same look with my existing wig.
Maybe? It's still Saran, though, I don't see why I'd want to.
So just put her on the MP shelf then? Yeah, she'll be bigger than the likes of the Autobot cars, but Soundwave and even my Unique Toys Octane will be bigger than her and that doesn't feel quite right; she should be able to look Soundwave in the eye.
Eh, I should just get her and see how she looks on the shelves; she might be fine as Tarn's big sister.
I have her with MMC's Optus Pexus as a dancing partner.
Steam: betsuni7
There's a completed Predaking at the end there, too (with a second bull-guy-leg standing in for the as-yet-unreleased rhino-guy-leg).
The transformation to gorilla mode is what you'd expect from a gorilla transformer, if you've seen an Optimus Primal then you've pretty much seen this, but the transformation to, er, crotch-mode does an interesting thing with the hips that I haven't seen before.
That said, I was curious if Volks was still selling Elsa on the Japanese version of their site, when they've cut off sales on the English version (they frequently do this), and to my surprise I found that the Disney Store is selling most of the licensed Dollfie BJDs:
https://shopdisney.disney.co.jp/search/?q=Super+Dollfie
Of course, it's Shop Disney Japan, and you can't put in a non-Japanese address on that website. But TBH, I wonder why they don't do the same on the American website? Like obviously it's going to be a niche collector's item, but it's not like no American Disney collectors will want them. Disney knows there are people who pay a fortune for Disney stuff, otherwise there wouldn't be a Disney luxury gated community. A gigantic collector's doll for $800 a pop seems cheap by comparison.
Edit: I know this is a weird thing to fixate on, but I can't stop thinking about it. Disney, why wouldn't you have these in your American store? They're exactly the sort of ultra-expensive collector's fofaroo that you'd expect in a Disney story. The "only at Disney" shine you go looking for when you see a Disney brick and mortar store. Like how FAO Schwarz has/had those super giant stuffed toys that cost a fortune. Do they reject it because BJDs are a very Asian sort of hobby? Like Dollfie is a Japanese institution, but only collectors have heard of them in the States. But that hardly seems like a good reason! There are plenty of Japanese "institutions" that became wildly popular once they were introduced in the USA - Anime, Hayao Miyazaki, Akira Kurosawa, just to name a few. Why, Disney, why??
That said, someone could presumably use a forwarding service to order from the Disney Japan site, so if they really want one of those dolls it should be easy enough. Obviously some buyers aren't going to jump through those hoops, but that's probably not much of an issue with a niche collector's item.
I dunno, I think licensing is not it, because Elsa was available to buy for Americans on Volks store a scant few months ago. I also fully expect them to release more Disney princesses in the future, who will again be limited release for the world, then go into Disney Japan to be sold for who knows how long.
Also there are people in Japan who are clearly buying up the dolls from the Disney store and then just selling them for double price on Ebay. Total assholes. Like I understand going a couple of hundred dollars up to make a profit, but double price is just fucked up. At least with the Lina Inverse Dollfie I've been jonesing for, there's a reason for them to jack the price up since those aren't being made anymore.
In my curiosity to see what, if anything, hardcore Disney fans think of this, I found out that back when Cinderella was released Volks did a 1 of a kind luxury Cinderella that sold at auction for $10k:
https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/japanese-cinderella-super-dollfie-bjd-10k-auction/
Honestly she doesn't seem worth it. For $10,000 I expect hand-embroidered fabric, not machine embroidered. The trim on her dress should also be more delicate. But I guess none of that matters, the reason she auctioned for so high is because she's OOAK.
Never underestimate the power of an one of a kind Disney anything. Heck even limited Disney stuff can go insane.
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