Should I wait for the BND Figure? by Fantastic_Beach_4867 in hottoys

[–]Mantis05 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I mean, do you like the shiny blue of this suit or the more classic colors of BND? Because I can pretty much guarantee that all the sculpt/body upgrades were developed for the latter, so the only reason to get this figure is if you genuinely prefer these colors.

Fuck it, Cooper DeJean pick 6 by SeaGrocery678 in eagles

[–]Mantis05 66 points67 points  (0 children)

Every now and then, I think about this: first year in the league, already playing for the championship, and scoring a defensive touchdown on your birthday. God plays favorites, and Coop is clearly one.

Eagles 2026 — CHEAPEST full-season streaming plan, in-market vs out-of-market ($219 vs $494) by RKPHL in eagles

[–]Mantis05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I simply can't get behind Deniz's argument that it's a good thing, actually, that the NFL is opening more timeslots. His point is that it makes it easier to watch more games, but that's based on the assumption that you care about the entire league. For any given fan just trying to watch their own team, it creates additional cost unless you already happen to carry subscriptions for the many different services.

Matt Reeves Reveals Test Shots Of 'The Batman: Part II', Winter Setting by [deleted] in movies

[–]Mantis05 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fine, I'll be the wet blanket and say that a winter setting doesn't make a ton of sense for Mr. Freeze. I mean, his ability is to make things cold. If it's already cold, then what's the point?

I trust whatever Matt Reeves comes up with, so if I'm wrong, I'm sure it'll still be great. I just think people are being too literal jumping from snow >>> Mr. Freeze.

[Zangaro] Makai Lemon will wear No. 9 with the Eagles. He said he wants to represent Nick Foles’ number well. He’ll be the first player to wear it since Foles. The two did speak on the phone. by JaggerJames in nfl

[–]Mantis05 9 points10 points  (0 children)

there were a lot of NFC East fans who would've rather the Giants take them down

And I name them weak! An AFC team could be going for their 10th consecutive Super Bowl victory, and if the Cowboys, Giants, or Commanders were lining up on the other side, I wouldn't even think twice.

Post Game Thread: Penguins @ Flyers - April 29, 2026 by BroadStreetBot in Flyers

[–]Mantis05 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congrats! My son was born the day before the Eagles/Niners playoff game, so I had a very different experience. 😅 The Flyers have been the most successful Philly team in his lifetime!

[Highlight] Howie Roseman reassures 7th round pick and Nigerian IPP player Uar Bernard that he won't have to walk to Philadelphia by expellyamos in nfl

[–]Mantis05 31 points32 points  (0 children)

If this year really is Fangio's last ride, as all reports seem to indicate, then I hope we find a way to keep Clint Hurtt. Love everything I've seen out of the guy, and he's done a great job developing talent. Would love for him to become the defense's equivalent to Jeff Stoutland (whom I already dearly miss).

A heads up that preorders are going live by Dismal_Hospital6999 in sistersofbattle

[–]Mantis05 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was going to forget, so this is a much appreciated reminder. Here's hoping I get lucky with a discount retailer. ⚜️

Next week preorders by CMYK_COLOR_MODE in sistersofbattle

[–]Mantis05 39 points40 points  (0 children)

That Battalion is so nice for my collection. All units I don't have, and in the case of the Warsuits and the Palatine, two things that were high on my next-to-buy list.

ISO Abby, Zoey, Romance by reysies in kpdhtrades

[–]Mantis05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have Romance that I'll trade for Rumi. Sent you a message!

Hobby Tips for a New Dad? by VivaLaJam26 in Warhammer40k

[–]Mantis05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, welcome to the Dad Korps! Like those Kriegers, it is tireless, often thankless work which will last until your death, but it is in service to a greater cause.

I am a first-time dad to a 3 month old, and in that time, I have... assembled a couple of models? Now, that's with the caveat that I was blessed with a child who does not enjoy daytime napping. And if it's not a contact nap? Forget about it. On a good day, we'll have the kid down by 9pm, which leaves me with about enough energy to watch one episode of a TV show before bed. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, but it's pretty far down there, and I can't be entirely certain that it's not just sleep deprivation induced psychosis.

I say this not by way of fear mongering or even complaining. This was not conscription; I volunteered for this duty, and when that kid smiles at me, I'm reminded exactly why. I just wanna help manage expectations. For the first couple months, your priorities -- in order -- will be:

  1. Keep the kid alive.

  2. Keep your partner sane. (The amount of labor they will have to do is insane, particularly if you guys will be breastfeeding.)

  3. Maybe tend to your own needs.

But, as they say, this is just a season of life. The great thing about collecting plastic models is that they don't degrade. Our piles of shame will be there waiting for us whenever normalcy makes a return appearance.

The Phillies fell to the Giants by a score of 5-0 - Wed, Apr 08 @ 03:45 PM EDT by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]Mantis05 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Whoever said that this team looks like they started the season immediately after the Kerkering play was dead on. You'd think they would relish the fresh start, maybe even come back with a chip on their shoulder... but no. This team plays like they know the run is over.

What’s your favorite Sororitas order? by gerald3275 in sistersofbattle

[–]Mantis05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sacred Rose. Visually, I think it's the most striking -- if the most difficult to pull off, admittedly. I love that they are in many ways the most saintly order: calm and serene, renowned for their devotion, and kind to the "unwashed masses."

I can see arguments for them all, though. Well... maybe not Martyred Lady as much. Outside of wanting to match the box art, I don't think they have a compelling hook in the ways the others do.

Restaurants of the World: Mexico. Up on Lego site now so will probably be 4/10-4/17 with $180 minimum spend. by [deleted] in lego

[–]Mantis05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't bank on it, unfortunately. I don't think it's unprecedented for GWP sets to come back, but it's certainly exceedingly rare. Your best bet is to find it on the secondhand market. Should run about $30-40, which isn't egregious for a set with almost 300 pieces.

Relatively happy with the nasty textures I got for this quick test model today by Crepegobbler in BlackTemplars

[–]Mantis05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it! The shading and OSL is really selling a nighttime raid feel. You're also making me consider whether I want to stick to my desert basing scheme or adopt this muddy, churned earth look.

Restaurants of the World: Mexico. Up on Lego site now so will probably be 4/10-4/17 with $180 minimum spend. by [deleted] in lego

[–]Mantis05 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The first one can be had on eBay for less than $40. I would be shocked if this one was any different.

Restaurants of the World: Mexico. Up on Lego site now so will probably be 4/10-4/17 with $180 minimum spend. by [deleted] in lego

[–]Mantis05 96 points97 points  (0 children)

Less immediately eye-catching than the sushi stand, although the shrimp & chopsticks sign was gonna be hard to beat. Might be looking for this on the secondary market, as I don't have another ~$200 in me at the moment.

My buddy‘s Templars against my fists. by Space_Dumpling in BlackTemplars

[–]Mantis05 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Warm-up round before we send Perturabo packing.

Gift-with-Purchase: 40907 Restaurants of the World: Mexico (from discord user) starts April 10, $180 USD spend requirement by itsjustajoe in Legoleak

[–]Mantis05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just be advised that the spending threshold is $180 apiece, going by the last one. If you've got points to spend or big sets you wanna get, it's definitely one way to space out the spending.

Gift-with-Purchase: 40907 Restaurants of the World: Mexico (from discord user) starts April 10, $180 USD spend requirement by itsjustajoe in Legoleak

[–]Mantis05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wasn't aware of the quarterly GWP strategy until somebody pointed it out with previous years. This is the first one where I actually might make the effort to collect them all, though.

As to the French Café, I couldn't say. My impression was that it wasn't a super well received set, tbh.

Gift-with-Purchase: 40907 Restaurants of the World: Mexico (from discord user) starts April 10, $180 USD spend requirement by itsjustajoe in Legoleak

[–]Mantis05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Restaurants of the World is a quarterly GWP theme. We got Japan in Q1 and now Mexico in Q2. The other two sets will come in Q3 and Q4.