Not that I'm defending scalping, but I don't envy those guys. Imagine how many star sisters and foe men those guys must be sitting on.
Masters Of The Universe
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Those are especially painful at $75 + tax + shipping as part of the sub only to know that they'll be impossible to sell.... but my sympathy for scalpers goes only so far. They knew what they were signing up for, but it's a gamble trying to make money off this crap. I'd hate to think I had to make a living scalping MOTUC...
I'd hate to think I had to make a living scalping period...not only are you a d!ck and you know it, but you also know you are hated on the level of lawyers AND that you get stuck with stuff that no one wants that you thought they would...
Looks like the faggots at Mattel forgot to pay their web domain bill again, hahahaha:
www.mattycollector.com
www.mattycollector.com
Regarding the Foe Men, I bought the green guy and the red girl on Ebay for 50 dollars shipped.
Couldn't bring myself to pay 80+ bucks for these, especially since that blue guy would be nothing more than a target for my AR-15.
I intend on using the two that I bought as members of the Horde.
I got Stinkor when he first came out, sorry brother.
The A-holes at Mattel keep changing everything around the minute before the sale begins. I thought they were re-issuing yellow-skin Evil Lynn again.
I'm sure I'll grab him eventually, just before the sale his prices were up with the likes of Fisto and Weaver so hopefully BBTS will still have their scalper pieces in stock on payday.
Yeah, I've read quite a few were pissed that Evil Lyn got swapped in the first place as they announced she "sold out". Sold out? How? She wasn't available on their site? EBay and Amazon and who knows how many other store fronts Matty sells them on is how. Funny as she was already listed as "remaining customer svc. stock" and shouldn't have been available for sale.
Anyway this is from their news page and for those who wanted the nuclear cherry poppin Hordak would be happy to see this
"First up, Evil-Lyn® has completely sold out and is now “gone for good.†Never fear, though, Stinkor® is joining Slush Head® in Early Access to ensure the Eternian villain population remains well represented.
I got cool stuff yesterday. Snake MAA, Sy Klone, Mosquitor, Screech, Vykron, Green Goddess (was broken, repaired within an hour), and a load of classics and 200X weapons.
The funny thing is it's not any of the clear parts on GG that break. It's the solid plastic crotch piece.
I need a MOTUC fix...might have to cave and get Zodak...wish they made the regular version a black guy...I don't like all the weird blue on the the other one...
true, the great crotch exploding green goddess.
how did you fix yours? I'm still considering getting one..
I finally scored a SHADOW WEAVER after looking for over 8 months. I said I would buy one at $70, then they disappeared and I refused to buy one at $100, then I was ready to break down and buy one for 98 and it got sold. Next thing I know they are all going for $180 and $200.
I finally found someone to sell one for $130 shipped with the map and mailer box MIB - figure box never opened.
My cheapness cost me $60 on that one.
Next up - FISTO!
I finally found someone to sell one for $130 shipped with the map and mailer box MIB - figure box never opened.
My cheapness cost me $60 on that one.
Next up - FISTO!
I'd love to have a Fistme...he's a really cool looking figure...I used to look forward to rereleases, but now I know that's a wasted hope...scalpers just buy them all up and keep the prices artificially high...can't win...
Guess Fisto and a couple others will remain on the "never have" list...
I picked up the 2pack Zodac the other day off ebay...I like that one better than the carded one...
Guess Fisto and a couple others will remain on the "never have" list...
I picked up the 2pack Zodac the other day off ebay...I like that one better than the carded one...
I just watched the latest ep of "Toy Hunter", and Jordan supposedly found a wonderbread He-Man. He then took it to a mysterious expert known only by his codename, "toyguru". Of course it was Scott, and they had a nice chat, and scott supposedly bought the figure from him. Funny thing was, they touted him as the MOTU expert, but they never said the first thing about him being a mattel employee. It was so painfully staged, and leaving out his job status seemed a bit shady.
I always liked the show. While of course I assumed that a lot of what happened was a bit of showmanship and creative editing, I didn't think it was that big of a complete sham. Finding a vintage Wundar and then conveniently dropping by Scott's apartment was just too much. I don't think I can take the show seriously anymore.
I always liked the show. While of course I assumed that a lot of what happened was a bit of showmanship and creative editing, I didn't think it was that big of a complete sham. Finding a vintage Wundar and then conveniently dropping by Scott's apartment was just too much. I don't think I can take the show seriously anymore.
It was like my wife finding out that House Hunters is completely staged...they already have a house picked out and bought...the other two houses they look at are just to make a show...
"Reality" TV
"Reality" TV
Yeah, all that shit is fake. Especially the Storage War type shows where they are "bidding" on abandoned storage facilities for "5000 dollar guitars" and shit like that.
It's all a lie, which is another reason why I hate and refuse to pay for cable/satellite TV.
It's all a lie, which is another reason why I hate and refuse to pay for cable/satellite TV.
I have no doubt they fake and stage some of that stuff, but I'm in the storage business, and we occasionally have auctions and people do in fact bid crazy amounts for stuff that looks like junk. Clearly they see something I don't, or they have a lot of faith in the potential of the unit to hold something good. But you'd be surprised what people really do give up on in their storage units.
Not to say that the show is any less fake, but we've had guns, cars, big screens, motorcycles, etc. Hard to believe really.
There is no such thing as Reality T.V. trust me, I know
This is what I believe...that they stage things to create "reality"...life is waaaaay more boring than what you see on any TV show...and a lot less funny and A LOT less dramatic...ugh...
@ Nacho, I believe you. Dave Hester made claim that the show was fake, so I was inclined to believe him.
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...e-hester-says-show-is-fake-suing-report-says/
I really don't like any of that stuff, real or not.
Regarding MOTU:
Just cancelled my order for Cottage Grayskull, and told Mattel to fire Scott Nietlich for lying and deceiving the customers in the same message. Also mentioned in the email that had they refused to cancel customer orders, they could be subject to a legitimate class action lawsuit for false advertising practices. In short, F Mattel's staff for keeping that POS weasel Nietlich on board.
I read that several third party folks are making their own versions of Grayskull, and are either currently in production or on the way. I would sooner give them my money for something that is decent in size, than allow Mattel to take mine in exchange for crap.
Am currently also in price negotiation for a Temple of Darkness Sorceress and King Grayskull (red cape) with an Ebay seller.
Looking forward to Clamp Champ and the Rock Men in July/August.
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...e-hester-says-show-is-fake-suing-report-says/
I really don't like any of that stuff, real or not.
Regarding MOTU:
Just cancelled my order for Cottage Grayskull, and told Mattel to fire Scott Nietlich for lying and deceiving the customers in the same message. Also mentioned in the email that had they refused to cancel customer orders, they could be subject to a legitimate class action lawsuit for false advertising practices. In short, F Mattel's staff for keeping that POS weasel Nietlich on board.
I read that several third party folks are making their own versions of Grayskull, and are either currently in production or on the way. I would sooner give them my money for something that is decent in size, than allow Mattel to take mine in exchange for crap.
Am currently also in price negotiation for a Temple of Darkness Sorceress and King Grayskull (red cape) with an Ebay seller.
Looking forward to Clamp Champ and the Rock Men in July/August.
Well, Dave made the claim that some items were stashed in units to spice up the find (which I completely believe), but it's not like A&E is just going around filling up empty storage units with junk just so they can be auctioned. MOST of that stuff is legit, it's just when things don't look interesting enough, they sweeten the till a bit. It's especially obvious when Barry finds a unit of car parts, and he coincidentally finds his friend the racecar driver at the track, during an event, and the guy appraises and buys some random parts from him. WTF.
But, while the show is a put-on, people do leave behind some surprisingly good stuff. I'm in the business (I actually run the auctions for our company) and I've been tempted to bid a time or two. But a lot of times it's complete junk that I'm thankful someone is going to haul away just so I can get my unit back, you know, to rent to a paying customer. You just never know until the door opens.
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I'm still on the fence about CG. If there were other good options, I'd consider them, but I haven't really seen any that don't involve a significant number of man-hours I can't spare. TOD Sorceress is one of the few figures I kinda wish I'd picked up the first time around. At the time, I already had the regular version and didn't feel like paying for a random repaint. But she looks cool and has some nifty accessories.
But, while the show is a put-on, people do leave behind some surprisingly good stuff. I'm in the business (I actually run the auctions for our company) and I've been tempted to bid a time or two. But a lot of times it's complete junk that I'm thankful someone is going to haul away just so I can get my unit back, you know, to rent to a paying customer. You just never know until the door opens.
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I'm still on the fence about CG. If there were other good options, I'd consider them, but I haven't really seen any that don't involve a significant number of man-hours I can't spare. TOD Sorceress is one of the few figures I kinda wish I'd picked up the first time around. At the time, I already had the regular version and didn't feel like paying for a random repaint. But she looks cool and has some nifty accessories.
Rock Men!...YES!...hope they arent too difficult and/or $$$ to get...I'm thinking they aren't that popular...
I kept one of my Grayskull orders, a friend is buying the other one from me. I only wished it was the size the paper one made it out to be. When I ordered my castle I did see the legal shit about how the size might change but was hoping nothing too drastic. Oh well, its still worth it in my opinion but I'll be displaying it with the jawbridge closed I'm sure. Of the Filmation sub the only figure I don't care for (so far) is Battros, I'll be sending him to the auction block with no delay!
I haven't gotten it yet...feel free to spoil...I don't think anyone but you and I care...maaaaybe nacho...
CASTLE GRAYSKULL:
Well, how much smaller is it going to be? (I Pre-Ordered).
I only know of one Fan Made Grayskull, and that one sold out. Have only seen one on EBAY and it ended early.
Can someone else really make one for a reasonable price and actually get it out in a reasonable time without losing their minds and remolding everything at least twice?
Well, how much smaller is it going to be? (I Pre-Ordered).
I only know of one Fan Made Grayskull, and that one sold out. Have only seen one on EBAY and it ended early.
Can someone else really make one for a reasonable price and actually get it out in a reasonable time without losing their minds and remolding everything at least twice?
about 5 more mins and we will find out!
it was just over 25" when announced but now its about 22.5" high
http://www.poeghostal.com/2013/03/castle-grayskull-blueprints-vs-prototype.html/comment-page-1
This guy on Facebook is selling custom Grayskulls that are fiberglass. Check futher back in this thread for more about it but here's the link
https://www.facebook.com/TheCastleOfPower
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uploading the photos now. they are HUGE! on purpose of course so the words are legible. 5mb each 
Dunno how long they will last before flickr has a fit.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/araiakunin/sets/72157633551278140/
Dunno how long they will last before flickr has a fit. http://www.flickr.com/photos/araiakunin/sets/72157633551278140/
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So I just read it...I like seeing a lot of the other masters...Teela looks super hot!...and Battle Cat looks bada$$!
So what are you not liking?...Hordak wasn't even in the comic?
So what are you not liking?...Hordak wasn't even in the comic?
I don't know enough about Hordak to know how he was portrayed previously, so I guess that's why I didn't catch it...what bugs me is them using earth tech like satellites and AI for instance...
That's something that I liked about the mini-comics and early the early he-man stories was that Eternia was once ruled by an advanced civilization and left behind the likes of Grayskull, battle ram and such. The fur loin cloths, fur leather strapped boots, swords, shields, axes, great beasts and medivel atmosphere was all part of that primitive, magical world that, for me, made up Eternia. I liked that barbarian aspect and seeing that going away with the new story bothers me the most. He-man in space, and like you said, all that earth tech. Make me thing it really takes away from the story. Guess I'm just an old fuddy duddy.
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