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Action Figure GAF |OT| Articulated figures murdered my wallet
- Thread starter George Oscar Bluth II
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Damn, haha. This was nearly true for me up until I met one a number of months back when I was camping for an NES Classic. He was waiting for the Hot Wheels stock and we had some time before Target opened, so we shared what we liked to collect. He gave me a run down of the Hot Wheels scene and it basically boiled down to the die-hard collectors who are pissed at how the scalpers have ruined their hobby. The guy was cool and you can tell he'd be in the game for a while and have to keep up with all the young guys scalping everything.
Like Apharmd said, Sentinel. While I was at first excited for the SOC version (especially since it's half the price) the final design doesn't work for me.
My only problem with the normal version is that the silver is too dark, and I don't like the silver on the side of the legs.
Freezasaurus
Member
I ordered her on sideshow
CorporateClown
Member
They have chases that are called Treasure Hunts and Super Treasure Hunts. They are randomly added to other series that are released and the scalpers would go through the boxes/stock and grab them all. You can purchase them for a few bucks from retail stores and resell them for $20-$50 each. A lot of scalpers usually get to the boxes before they're even out on the peg as they have developed a friendship with the toys manager at Target/Wal-Mart/etc. or they are the ones stocking the pegs, and grab it that way. A profit of a few hundred bucks from one store is easily attainable for scalpers.
Haloid1177
Banned
I've never met a Hot Wheels collector that wasn't being a scalper. I know each hobby has their share of shitty people, but Hot Wheels always seems to be the worst to me. Such a weird thing.
I remember when I worked at Target while in high school in 99/2000, the Hot Wheels collectors were the woooorst. Every Sunday morning there'd be like 4-5 guys waiting outside before we opened and they'd run to the toy aisle and find the cars they wanted. We were instructed to never go to the back and bring out new stock or search for stock when they'd ask us. Those guys even knew the box ID number which the car would be in and ask us to go to the back room and look for it. What sucked even more is that back then we used those LRT guns to check stock and the display was pretty big, so they'd look over your shoulder to see if the device said we had more in the back and get all pissed if you told them we weren't supposed to go bring out new stock when the stuff on the shelves was still packed.
KoruptData
Member
Had to bend the knee and take one foot off the base to get him to fit but he is damn cool. Fantastic detail and quality build. From the knees down is metal.
Here he is being a Rebel spy.
Here he is being a Rebel spy.
Muchacho
Member
Yeah I don't remember him ever looking very japanese since SF1. We know he from Japan but aint nobody know who his daddy is.
I saw a few variations of that one on BBTS.
The face on the classic one looks a bit off though.
Classic Ryu 1/6
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/40948
Evil Ryu 1/6
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/40950
Classic Ryu 1/4
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/40946
These Pop Culture Shock Toys ones also look great.
No scalpers in the Harley market. We are all friendly rational people who help each other in the love of collecting.
Freezasaurus
Member
There are others?!
I had no idea this bizarre world even existed.
Haloid1177
Banned
Thats because the Harley market is so small no one has to contend for her collectibles.
That was more of a fighting game reference
Yeah, but half of Mahvel is always Marvel characters, so my point still stands.
And I don't need a figure of Ryu either.How are your Rogue One hot toys? I assume you have the full squad? A suicide squad if you will...
Freezasaurus
Member
Ooh damn. Shots fired.
D
Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
Shots aren't really effective when Haloid is already dead inside
Also yeah, Hot Wheels scalpers are a crazed bunch. I like to get some every so often but don't bother hunting for the super duper rare ones unless they're Nintendo related or special vehicles.
Also yeah, Hot Wheels scalpers are a crazed bunch. I like to get some every so often but don't bother hunting for the super duper rare ones unless they're Nintendo related or special vehicles.
Haloid1177
Banned
I dunno Messi how is your BTAS Harley 1/6 scale figure they arent making.
PaulExcellent
Member
Mate, I come here to finally post a finished shelf pic and this is the type of hate I see? SHAMEFUL.
SCALPERS ARE TRASH AND THEY SMELL
I only collect Corvettes, tho. 700+ and counting~
Here's my figure collection so far: (All the other shelves are Gunpla, so I don't think I should post them here. lol)
The Voltron will be customized soon, but school is killing me. >.>
Not something I'm interested in having. More than enough BTAS Harley figures
SiegfriedFM
Member
Some people would also consider it crazy to pay $200 for a glorified superhero Barbie. I don't think any collector community should cast the first stone
.BaroqueSampson
Member
How do I make Haloid or Messi money?
Haloid1177
Banned
If you're Messi, you just take out loans. If you're me, you pull 70 hour weeks for a salaried check that's really good but doesn't cover the overtime I'd get if I wasn't.
I don't mean to offend anyone here except Messi. Hot Wheels collectors were the bane of my existence when I was collecting Star Wars 3.75" at retail back in the day. Only time I've ever stolen something out of someone's cart was when this guy went into TRU and just pushed pegs of the Legacy Collection EU wave into his cart while I'm trying to grab a set. He went down the Hot Wheels aisle and I stole the last figure I needed from his cart and hauled ass. Fuck scalpers, who also like Hot Wheels.
Work hard, get that paper.
davidwhangchoi
Member
hahaha
Lmao, this is funny because it's actually true.
Haloid1177
Banned
Scalping Hot Wheels.
D
Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
You can make Diggeh money by wheelin' and dealin' Hot Wheels all day everyday! It's all in my new book, "To The Scalpermobile!".
Haloid1177
Banned
People might think this is satire but this is what he actually does for a second job people.
Freezasaurus
Member
Neither one of those sounds like the ideal financial solution.
Shadow Ranger
Member
Picture time! This time upping my standards.
Will also have a video up of it too, later.
Will also have a video up of it too, later.
Haloid1177
Banned
Financially its great life wise it sucks and I hate everything.
D
Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
Freezasaurus
Member
FFFFUUUUUU I had some fraudulent charges on one of my credit cards over the past few days. I bet it was Haloid.
*sigh* Card company is taking care of it, but I have to wait for the new card. Already put out a Fraud Alert and everything.
*sigh* Card company is taking care of it, but I have to wait for the new card. Already put out a Fraud Alert and everything.
KoruptData
Member
I don't know if it's because he is new or just has that much presence but I smile every time I see K2SO. Even had to put him front and middle. Just a damn good figure.
GAF, I'm looking to pick up some S H Figuarts figures to display in my room, I'm looking on eBay and can see they have some China KO versions (I assume these are knockoffs?)
What are the quality of these China versions? Are they good enough versions or are they not worth picking up? The actual figuarts are a bit too pricey for my liking
What are the quality of these China versions? Are they good enough versions or are they not worth picking up? The actual figuarts are a bit too pricey for my liking
D
Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
You get what you pay for. dun do
KDash31987
Member
I like the DC Multiverse figures, but I kinda wish they weren't squeezing a Batman into every wave. But that one did look good from the pics I've seen. I don't think I've seen that Rookie wave yet anywhere, though.
I think only the Wonder Woman movie wave didn't have a Batman. Though I think that the Clayface wave that's coming out soon won't have one, either, unless they haven't revealed it yet. But it does have other Batman characters. Which I'm okay with. Just getting a bit tired of buying some many Batman's...and no one in my area seems to want them, so it's all that I can find.
I think only the Wonder Woman movie wave didn't have a Batman. Though I think that the Clayface wave that's coming out soon won't have one, either, unless they haven't revealed it yet. But it does have other Batman characters. Which I'm okay with. Just getting a bit tired of buying some many Batman's...and no one in my area seems to want them, so it's all that I can find.
Fucking scumbag thiefs.
Haloid1177
Banned
HT Punisher shipping from Sideshow next month. Have him ordered on BBTS. Looking forward to that one, love me some quality Punisher figures.
Freezasaurus
Member
It's not straight thieving. They're just pulling the ol' switcheroo. You really need to calm down, Messi.