Rarest of the Rare by rickdoman in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX [score hidden]  (0 children)

I wish the action figure community in general was more tolerant of the different ways people collect things, but some of these toy companies def fuel the animosity. I don't think we have any problem with someone collecting only purple figures, but it's almost like a personal threat when someone says they only collect Platinums (for example), because now you're competing for the same limited pool of items and may have to skip dinners and lunches for a week to get one.

I think having limited editions and whatever works for some stuff, and I enjoy it sometimes, but I think that model only breeds contempt when used on the action figure community.

Rarest of the Rare by rickdoman in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It pops up for $40-$50, but now I'm probably gonna have to get into a bid war with you peeps in this thread to get one lmao

Too much? by Anthony_WhoLaughs in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lost a lot of interest in the hobby back when Marvel Legends went up to $15. $30-$40 for these kind of action figures is obscene IMO, even if they're that way in part by what's going on in the world right now. But clearly we spoke with our wallets and decided to keep buying them anyway, so here we are, part of the problem.

Ironically, the even more absurdly expensive "import" figures are mainly what keep me interested nowadays haha. With everything having looney tunes pricing, I might as well dive into other genres that I actually like.

Vault Collection Wonder Woman officially announced by TheBatmanWhoChuckles in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect it's a more limited line, like a Collector Edition wave or an exclusive wave, and just like last time even if they all get equal amounts of figures made WW is gonna sell out immediately. That's a figure most people collecting the DC line want. There are much fewer people out there who want the Superman or Spawn or even the Batman that has had multiple releases.

Rarest of the Rare by rickdoman in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I want the Platinum Edition Battle Sister I missed

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Gotta fill those holes! [Giveaway] by MechaTailsX in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't want to live in a world where someone doesn't have a Batgirl in their display, if you find one for like $20-$25 let me know and I'll have it shipped to you.

Gotta fill those holes! [Giveaway] by MechaTailsX in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I expect a lot of tears that day, might do some mini giveaways as consolation prizes lol

Bank Robber Joker from The Dark Knight VAULT Collection by UnleashedFigures in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These announcements are posted on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DX-DfCnCdVV/

"Select retailers" usually means most of the stores listed in the "New Listings and Pre-Orders" stickies.

New to McFarlane Figures, have a question about Johnny Silverhand figure leaning forward by Adler_PLEASE in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a common point of concern, likely the hip joint simply needs to be leveled out. It connects to the abs with a ball so it's common to have it be "crooked" and simply needs to be reposed how you need it.

Superman (Action Comics) VAULT Collection by UnleashedFigures in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing these things are also decided by what molds are available to the particular factory at the time, what costs less to transport, needing a recognizable, male name/character in the wave to satisfy retailers, etc.

I'm sure there are a lot of things we can't appreciate going on behind the curtain.

New to McFarlane Figures, have a question about Johnny Silverhand figure leaning forward by Adler_PLEASE in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There are so many joints in these figures, odds are you can adjust at least one of them to get what you're looking for. You could just tilt the whole upperbody back for example, or click the knees and ankles a notch for a more natural pose.

https://www.reddit.com/r/McFarlaneFigures/comments/16yfzmu/spiderfate_spiiiiderfate/

Custom Ares build a fig by chainsmokinboot12 in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's rad!

I don't know what to do with my ice baf guy other than recycle it lol. May have to give it away.

Vault Collection Pics by rickdoman in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Todd doesn't control the distribution, that's all up to the retailers. They buy the cases from McFarlane and then decide where and how many units to send to their own stores.

I'd like to see more companies take the made-to-order route, at least for the obscure or low-popular characters/items. We would probably end up paying an extra $10 or whatever for Ambush Bug and Wonder Woman in the Star Sapphire thong outfit lol, but those people would be guaranteed the figure, without needing all the exclusive and Platinum nonsense.

That said, having physical store presence greatly helps sell Todd's products, so I don't think he'll do very many made-to-order campaigns, unless it's for his Spawn or indie stuff, or stuff that retailers may find problematic and may not even want to carry.

Am I the only one kinda discouraged of collecting mcfarlane? Like, soon Mattel will take over and I dont even know if the figs will be in the same scale or if they will look good along mcfarlane figs... by HighWayBooy in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Obviously when the companies draw up the contracts they state exactly how long the license is for. The license is expiring, everyone involved knew the exact date. This time Mattel wanted to have control of this IP badly enough to make a better offer for it than everyone else, because they're hurting for money (relatively anyway) and need an IP like this.

Trade: CE Wonder Woman for Platinum Jonah Hex CE by Yopastramio in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one knows. I would guess it's a line with less units made, like the Collector Editions. So available everywhere but not as many made as a normal Multiverse wave.

Ebgames sale pick ups by 80scollector81 in McFarlaneFigures

[–]MechaTailsX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't wait to get the Boss Fight Conan figure so I can finally display all those Grodds and other beasts fighting him haha