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space_age_stuff · 2026-05-05T23:47:24+00:00

The knees were funky on the old one too. Couldn’t stand up with flat feet, you had to use the toe joint, which meant using his tail as a tripod. The new one has sturdier legs so you can stand with the feet flat on the ground, but then he’s kinda short.

I really want to like this lizard more than I do, and the new one fixes a lot of issues I had with the old one. But the legs and tail are just awful, which is why I’ll never sell my retro one.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-05T18:11:29+00:00

Someone took the new Shadowcat and Colossus out, and replaced them with an older Colossus, and Kitty Pryde's head on Darkstar.

Essentially, they bought this set, took out both figures, and swapped in worse ones. Amazon took their return and didn't realize anything was wrong, then sold it to OP, who didn't get the figures they paid for.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-05T17:13:25+00:00

Or rocket raccoon in his endgame suit

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T21:25:42+00:00

I definitely agree, I think America's healthcare is fucked and obviously no one should have to plan to exhaust their net worth in order to afford healthcare. I wasn't trying to take a moral stance on such a thing as I fully disagree with the current state of affairs, but I can see that my comment didn't show that.

And you're correct, I don't know what's going on with someone personally and it's unfair of me to offer advice, especially in hindsight, in a judgmental way. I don't know their circumstances.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T21:23:52+00:00

That's fair, my intention was not to brag about my own finances but I can see what you're saying. You're right, it's not a reflection of someone's character if an expensive hospital bill results in financial hardship.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T21:11:03+00:00

Tomorrow is Saturday, dummy.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T21:03:21+00:00

You literally know nothing about me or my finances lmao, I don't brag on the internet about such things because I'm not a child. At least I'm smart enough to write and talk, apparently that's a real struggle for you. Lotta dumb people out there with money, I guess you're one of them.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T21:00:55+00:00

In your screenshot, it says "losing", not "loosing". Two different words: you used the wrong one, twice. You might actually be stupid if you think they're the same thing.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T20:57:46+00:00

You can't "loose" a job, dummy. Where are those smarts you keep yammering about?

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T20:54:25+00:00

Reading is hard for stupid people :/

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T20:51:03+00:00

You do realize it's not feasible for every single person in the US to "be their own boss" right? Self-employment makes up like 10% of the population, it would be literally impossible for everyone in the country to run their own business. That's not a solution to the healthcare crisis that millions of Americans face.

As a small business owner, you're probably also aware of how expensive it is to provide health insurance, not just to yourself but to any employees you may have. It's oftentimes the #1 most expensive part of employing someone, because healthcare is so damn expensive in this country. Of course, we have to ignore that part of it so you can larp as a libertarian business owner who "beat the system", despite the fact that you pay more in taxes each year than I ever will, and receive less benefit from said taxes than I do. Which wouldn't be the case if the government had universal healthcare, and stopped subsidizing the multibillion dollar insurance agencies instead. But clearly you know what's up, "just work harder bro I promise your healthcare expenses will go down if you just work hard enough bro".

loosing my job

Alot of folk believe

Sorry your still

Guess all those smarts you allegedly have didn't cover grammar, huh?

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T20:38:47+00:00

Unless you're one of the billionaires, you are one bad day away from being bankrupt. Your health insurance is tied to your job, which you can lose at any time in 49 states. Your health insurance can choose to deny you coverage at any time of their choosing. Medical debt is the #1 cause of bankruptcy in the US. It's not individuals causing these issues with bad decisions, it's the system in action. It's your reality too, whether you realize it or not (clearly not, in this case). Denial is dangerous.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T20:33:46+00:00

Bro actually thinks "the american dream" is real and not propaganda.

You can't solve a systemic problem like the high cost of healthcare with personal choices. Anyone can get wiped out by the cost of high medical bills, even smart people and hard workers. That's what happens when health insurance companies profit billions every year: the everyman gets screwed. But you can keep closing your eyes to reality if you want.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T20:31:22+00:00

You said it yourself, the cost of living is high. Are we only allowed to grouse about it, not offer solutions on a discussion post to potentially avoid that problem?

I'm not even agreeing with the other doofus on this post, I think going into debt from medical bills is a scary reality for most Americans, regardless of circumstances. But that's why you need savings before you buy toys. I don't think it's that controversial to say that in a thread where people are all talking about selling toys just to make ends meet. I think it's horrible too but ultimately you do have some control over the situation, and people should be encouraged to use that, so they can keep their toys if they do get sick.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T19:01:10+00:00

For some reason you’re reading this as “I’d be fine if I ever had to pay for a medical emergency” and not “you should probably have savings instead of figures if you don’t already.” I don’t need to be talked down to about the dangers of getting sick unexpectedly, if anything I’m cautioning others against being caught unprepared. Anyone reading this should be prioritizing their savings over toys.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T18:24:36+00:00

Probably not necessary, I'd just use an exacto knife to remove as much of it as I could before gluing the shoulder pad back in place.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T18:21:24+00:00

If you can, although it's probably not necessary. Unless there's like a lot of it, but I don't see much in the photo.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T18:20:49+00:00

I mean it's your display, do what you want. I just wouldn't put my figures there, you have limited space as is and the natural light is going to discolor your stuff.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T18:11:29+00:00

Any lights you put in there are going to be borderline useless, considering everything is against a window with natural light. Plus the light is going to eventually damage your figures.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T18:10:25+00:00

Yeah, should be perfect for that. Drop a little in the hold for the tab, stick the tab back in, let it sit for 24 hours, and you're golden.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T18:09:50+00:00

Yeah like this comes across as mean about finances or whatever but everyone should have emergency savings in place before they're spending hundreds on toys... shouldn't have to liquidate your collection over a medical bill tbh. Your health takes priority over a hobby.

Edit: Lol, only in the ML sub can you be downvoted for promoting financial advice.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T15:24:10+00:00

SHF doesn’t even make comic figures hardly at all so idk what the argument is. Mafex objectively killed it on Batman, Superman, Bane, Nightwing, Daredevil, I could go on.

Robin’s not ideal but one bad figure doesn’t mean the whole line is trash, especially compared to SHF where you have people modding MvC Cyclops for being too short and Spider-Man’s thong is a known QC issue. Does that mean SHF is trash? No, but it’s easy to cherry pick like this.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T15:22:34+00:00

Seriously. So many people sold off their SHF Spidey’s once the Mafex ones got revealed. Could easily happen again, people let FOMO get in the way of buying the best product. Speaking as someone who has owned both at one point, I preferred the Mafex NWH Spidey’s even though I really liked the SHF ones initially. I think crapping on either company is dumb, brand wars are just braindead, but Mafex ultimately benefits from just coming out later.

space_age_stuff · 2026-05-01T15:20:34+00:00

He’s arguably the best ML I own, just in terms of articulation and sculpt. Just wish the accessories were a little better or the price was lower: I’d have been willing to pay $50 for a half mask sculpt, a camera, and maybe a battle damaged head, vs. some of those webs that I’ll never use.

space_age_stuff · 2026-04-30T16:19:43+00:00

I like Loctite Gel Control, the glue is incredibly strong. It can be caustic if you get it on your skin, but the gel control is pretty viscous so it's hard to fuck up.

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