Are they serious? They couldn't make a smaller version? Wanted him. Oh well.
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Are they serious? They couldn't make a smaller version? Wanted him. Oh well.
OrangeAtlas
Member
Gonna drop this question again:
After seeing the new Power Rangers movie in theaters...
Please educate me on what the new scene of Power Rangers figures is like. Toys R Us seems to have 1/2 off Legacy figures, I may grab a couple of those.
After seeing the new Power Rangers movie in theaters...
Please educate me on what the new scene of Power Rangers figures is like. Toys R Us seems to have 1/2 off Legacy figures, I may grab a couple of those.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
After living with these two Mafex Boba Fetts for a couple days the Jedi version is officially the first toy I've ever owned that I have no nitpicks about. That's especially amazing because I have a problem with the Hot Toys ones. (The undersuit doesn't fit right.)
The Neca 1/4 '90s movie version is better but it's around $100 and doesn't ship until May. Plus it's huge which is a big downside IMO. I won't even touch 1/6, lol.
I really wish they'd shrink it down to 1/10 scale like they did with a bunch of their other 1/4. It would probably require licensing shenanigans like their 1/10 Adam West Batman did.
I don't do Ebay but the Figuarts is even under $50 on Amazon with fulfilment by Amazon.
The Neca 1/4 '90s movie version is better but it's around $100 and doesn't ship until May. Plus it's huge which is a big downside IMO. I won't even touch 1/6, lol.
I really wish they'd shrink it down to 1/10 scale like they did with a bunch of their other 1/4. It would probably require licensing shenanigans like their 1/10 Adam West Batman did.
I don't do Ebay but the Figuarts is even under $50 on Amazon with fulfilment by Amazon.
PaulExcellent
Member
There are two current scales established for the figures: 6.7 inches, and 5 inches.
The 6.7-inch scale line is named Legacy Figures.
These figures have great articulation and feel solid, but suffer from "super buff" styling and do not come with their individual weapons from the show. (With a few exceptions.)
These are currently on Wave 3, so the past waves might be harder to find at stores. They cost around $20.
Here's a review of the Mighty Morphin set.
The Rangers currently available are:
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: All Rangers. (Green comes with Dragon Dagger + Sword, White comes with Saba, SDCC Exclusive Red comes with Sword and Megazord Blade)
Power Rangers in Space: All except the Silver Ranger.
Power Rangers Ninja Storm: Red, Blue, Yellow.
Saban's Power Rangers: All Rangers + Alpha 5. (Red comes with Sword)
The Rangers announced for future release are:
Power Rangers Zeo: All Rangers. (Gold will come with Staff)
Power Rangers Dino Thunder: All Rangers. (Black and White will come with their individual weapons.)
The 5-inch scale line is named Action Heroes.
This is the scale in which pretty much all past Ranger figures fit and is considered the main line. They're smaller and lack articulation compared to the Legacy line, but these usually include their weapons. It is also possible to find enemies and villains from the shows in this scale.
These usually cost $10 or so, which makes them really affordable.
Here's a review of the movie figures set:
Currently, these have the Ninja Steel Rangers, the movie Rangers, and some limited releases for Mighty Morphin at Toys R Us.
At Walmart, they have some two-packs of assorted Rangers with villains and of the MMPR team with their 2017 movie counterparts.
For you 😏
davidwhangchoi
Member
anyone getting Chogokin x 12 Perfect Model - R2-D2 (A NEW HOPE) ?
just curious how will it compare to hottoys R2
just curious how will it compare to hottoys R2
Awesome, exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!
Super disappointed in those Mondo Turtles (the one I toyed around with at least). Felt cheap and more in line with something you'd pay 30 bucks at Target for.
Revoltechs are legit, though. I would have gone for those to do the foursome but nostalgia beat me and went with the Figuarts.
I've been curious about the Figuarts Turtles - seems like a good iteration of them. Not sure if I want to mix up my collection though.
I had a Mondo & returned it - it looked really cheap & just felt like a scaled up Neca turtle.
Unspoken90
Member
I kinda want to get that Widowmaker, but I'm afraid I might regret it later.
OrangeAtlas
Member
Thanks a lot for the write-up, really appreciate it.
Hmm tricky. I tend to collect more in the 6-inch scale range, and there's a wider variety of Rangers to choose from. But if you say the more limited line is considered the main line then I'm not sure anymore.
Freezasaurus
Member
It's nice. Not bad at $150, either. But I can pass easy enough.
PaulExcellent
Member
Well, the 5-inch line has essentially every ranger ever, so if you have one of those you like, probs try to pick it up. They're not perfect, but they're still fun.
BTW, the Legacy line doesn't scale with Marvel Legends. They're a bit too big.
The Figuarts Turtles seem like the surest bet. Has a classic design, not weirdly articulated like the Revoltechs, not prohibitively expensive like the 1/6 stuff, and not clumsily large like the Neca quarterscale.
If I were to indulge and do 1/6 with TMNT I'd probably go with the DreamEx stuff. They look absolutely killer.
davidwhangchoi
Member
The Figuarts Turtles seem like the surest best. Has a classic design, not weirdly articulated like the Revoltechs, not prohibitively expensive like the 1/6 stuff, and not clumsily large like the Neca quarterscale.
If I were to indulge and do 1/6 with TMNT I'd probably go with the DreamEx stuff. They look absolutely killer.
i asked before if anyone pre-ordered one, they look nice!
davidwhangchoi
Member
shredder looks good too, at least in the promo pics.
i think i saw a review of dreamex leo and he said the hands are impossible to remove
i think i saw a review of dreamex leo and he said the hands are impossible to remove
Heh, sold Quiet PAK for the ridiculous amount I wanted. Some other eBay buyer was asking me for 2/3 less than what I was selling it for. Glad I didn't take up his offer.
Since Void has been selling directly here, I'll do the same just to avoid eBay/PP fees.
Selling PAKs atm. Free shipping in US. If you're overseas then we need to work something else cuz I hate dealing with sending anything overseas.
All new and sealed.
MGS1 Meryl - $120 - SOLD
MGS1 Solid Snake - $350
MGS1 Cyborg Ninja - $350
FFVII Crisis Core Cloud - $85
FFVII Advent Children Cloud - $100
Since Void has been selling directly here, I'll do the same just to avoid eBay/PP fees.
Selling PAKs atm. Free shipping in US. If you're overseas then we need to work something else cuz I hate dealing with sending anything overseas.
All new and sealed.
MGS1 Solid Snake - $350
MGS1 Cyborg Ninja - $350
FFVII Crisis Core Cloud - $85
FFVII Advent Children Cloud - $100
shredder looks good too, at least in the promo pics.
i think i saw a review of dreamex leo and he said the hands are impossible to remove
Hopefully they include extra wrist pegs!
Shredder does look good. Kinda wish he was a little more muscular though?
$350, most other sellers were selling her used for that price.
Fight me
Haloid1177
Banned
Freezy pls don't use words Messi doesn't understand like "pass" you anger him.
davidwhangchoi
Member
for godzilla fans
price 17280yen
price 17280yen
davidwhangchoi
Member
I was waiting for this! Any idea when it goes up?
Also, new pic of SOC Mazinkaiser.
Once I saw people mentioning some of the flaws it became harder to ignore. Kinda regret skipping on the Riobot one, now.
yeah i saw the GX-75 too.
it just was announced in a magazine... bandai usually posts the release date a few weeks after on twitter/website.
LocknessMobster
Member
NECA 1/4
The Omega Man
Member
I was waiting for this! Any idea when it goes up?
Also, new pic of SOC Mazinkaiser.
Once I saw people mentioning some of the flaws it became harder to ignore. Kinda regret skipping on the Riobot one, now.
Underwhelmed, passing on this one, Sentinel's Riobot Mazinkaiser is the one to get.
NECA 1/4
god damn. really tempted to at least pick up Leo
NECA 1/4
These must be pretty big. 10" tall?
Haloid1177
Banned
Gaddamn
davidwhangchoi
Member
Didn't diggeh pick one up from tru?
Haloid1177
Banned
He got Raph because he has no self control and just saw him on the shelf and bought it like the animal he is.
davidwhangchoi
Member
wasn't he stalking the TRU shipping truck in the morning?
Haloid1177
Banned
He has weird cameras all around TRU and just sits at his desk at work watching the store. Not in the bathrooms though. He's a weirdo not a pervert.
Haloid1177
Banned
So I managed to grab an F91 Metal Build preorder for $215 and I'm like 99% sure I don't want him but I know he's hard to come by. Should I keep it? Does anyone here need one without markup? Sniped someone's canceled one on BBTS.
Haloid1177
Banned
Not even a waitlist option that seems really weird to me coming from SSC.
Freezasaurus
Member
That's pretty impressive. And totally shady. People using bots for Sideshow toys now?
Callibretto
Member
now that SHF released their pictures for Spider-Man Homecoming, which one you think is better between Mafex and SHF? I think I prefer Mafex for the seemingly better leg range of movement and tom holland head. SHF textures on the suit also feel a bit too much imo, Mafex textures look a bit more subtle at least in photo
how reliable is mafex promo pictures of their face sculpt compare to actual product? Tom Holland face looks great in promo picture, but I remember the Ryu face look different in Storm Collectible figure between promo pic and release. so wondering if that's normal for action figure release.
how reliable is mafex promo pictures of their face sculpt compare to actual product? Tom Holland face looks great in promo picture, but I remember the Ryu face look different in Storm Collectible figure between promo pic and release. so wondering if that's normal for action figure release.
I was really upset that the DreamEX line was announced after & looked heaps better than the Mondo line. I love the use of actual fabric materials & they chose a great design for them. My big gripe is that they seem to have the same issue as the Mondo turtles but they just look better - and I think when paired next to Shredder or Casey they'll look even more like action figures.
I might end up buying the Figuarts Turtles as my first 6" figures . . . How does FIguarts compared to the Bandai Tamashi & Damashii lines? I was thinking of mixing lines, but the Figuarts seem to have the best versions of figures if they overlap between lines.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
*because Raph is awesome and you're the king of no self-control Mr. Hot Toys and Gundam and Mythic Legions BackerKit in the span of a few weeks
davidwhangchoi
Member
not sure if you want to keep it but locknessmobster may want it if he can cancel his other pre-order. if no one takes it wait a bit before you dump it. it may go up in price.
LOL
i was kidding about stalking the shipping truck =) though nice grab!