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Post by Pinwig on Apr 3, 2024 17:48:12 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Apr 3, 2024 19:44:05 GMT
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Post by Jim on Apr 3, 2024 22:56:55 GMT
I saw it here in Berlin today for 25 euros. Almost buckled.
They also had the Turtles of Grayskull Krang and Mouse Jaw. They look like such fun toys, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to resist long.
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 4, 2024 6:30:17 GMT
I don't buy from Amazon anymore, but thanks. -Ralph |
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Post by Pinwig on Apr 7, 2024 16:47:25 GMT
Back on the opening this afternoon. Anything from 80s waves 1-3 that weren't open now are and Grayskull is defended. Skeletor's crew are waiting on Snake Mountain being opened.
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Post by Pinwig on Apr 7, 2024 17:37:16 GMT
I can't work out who should go on the throne in Grayskull. No one really belongs there.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Apr 7, 2024 17:47:30 GMT
Sorceress?
He-Man?
Randor?
King Greyskull?
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Post by duffism1981 on Apr 7, 2024 18:25:03 GMT
I have Adam being flanked with the Sorceress and Orko.
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Post by Pinwig on Apr 7, 2024 19:03:35 GMT
Hmm. Odd situation. Sorceress doesn't really feel like a ruler, more a guide. Randor's got his own home although there's no toy, He-man is too busy. I'm tempted to stick Zodac on there. He likes chairs.
I'm really drawn to Zodac, I only opened him today. I like the idea of these Cosmic Enforcers.
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Apr 7, 2024 19:12:49 GMT
I can't work out who should go on the throne in Grayskull. No one really belongs there. Green Eternian Goddess? My vote goes to... Roboto. Martin |
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Post by duffism1981 on Apr 7, 2024 19:14:52 GMT
The only option that truly makes sense.  |
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Post by The Huff on Apr 9, 2024 6:47:07 GMT
I'm sure that Skeletor mentioned in the cartoon, that it should be him.
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Post by Pinwig on Apr 9, 2024 9:41:41 GMT
Ooh. That's an idea. A successful assault.
I opened Roboto and Spikor last night. Two great figures. Spikor is very hefty with all that rubber and I like the fact Roboto actually does something. He has a surprising amount of original moulding for this line.
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Post by Pinwig on Apr 12, 2024 20:51:51 GMT
I have built Snake Mountain! Terrific set. More play features than Grayskull and a more interesting arrangement of platforms and places to stand figures on both sides. It's just fun, this whole line is just fun. Characters, vehicles, playsets. Magic. The only downside is no stickers for Snake Mountain, whereas Grayskull had some good ones.
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Post by Jim on Apr 12, 2024 22:18:21 GMT
Caved in and got Turtles of Grayskull Krang. So much fun!
This really is like some kind of missing line from the 80s. Even the back of the box art is perfect. It’s going to be hard to resist getting a bunch of these, especially as they’re just there in the shelves of our local Boots equivalent. Tempting me.
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Post by Pinwig on Apr 12, 2024 23:00:29 GMT
I've got a Krang in the post. It is a great line, the colours and the accessories are amazing. Have you seen the upcoming Merman? It looks stunning. The deluxe figures are not easy to come by over here.
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Post by Dezzeh on Apr 13, 2024 8:06:12 GMT
Anyone opened an Eternia yet? Mine is currently sat in a container on the driveway whilst all the building works get finished and I am of two minds whether I have the space for it..
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 13, 2024 10:03:42 GMT
The price of Eternia was well out of my pay grade.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Apr 13, 2024 13:15:07 GMT
I've opened mine as far as checking the boxes are inside the big box but no further. My mission this holiday was to open and build the 'big display' as I had Grayskull and Snake Mountain still to open too and the missus was going away for a few days. That didn't work! Grayskull and Snake Mountain are now done, but I'm still opening figures that got put to one side until they had somewhere to stand.
I thought I could put together a nice Grayskull/Eternia/Snake Mountain display in the corner of the living room for a bit to check everything over and see it all complete, but these things are huge. I have no idea how I'm going to store Eternia; even if it comes apart and goes back in its box, the box is far too big to get through the loft hatch and it's so big it's really awkward to pick up, let alone lift. When it arrived it went behind the sofa in the living room and it's still there. Fortunately as the house is a building site still, Mrs P doesn't mind too much at the mo.
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Post by Dezzeh on Apr 13, 2024 17:55:37 GMT
I don't think it packs away particularly easily either, stupid giant toys.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Apr 17, 2024 12:33:49 GMT
Big one this:
DUPLICO DISPATCHED FROM THE WHOLE SHEBANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 17, 2024 14:51:59 GMT
Why is Duplico a Big One?
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Apr 17, 2024 17:43:44 GMT
Because I've been waiting FOURTEEN MONTHS and nobody had them when they should have done last year, not even the exclusive holder.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Apr 17, 2024 17:44:20 GMT
It also completes my Sun Men
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 17, 2024 18:41:02 GMT
Because I've been waiting FOURTEEN MONTHS and nobody had them when they should have done last year, not even the exclusive holder. Another reason why I will never use that store. -Ralph |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Apr 17, 2024 19:01:31 GMT
That one is on Mattel, not them.
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Post by Pinwig on Apr 17, 2024 20:36:20 GMT
I too have had a dispatch note for Duplico, and like Phil that completes the set for me.
I think with Whole Shebang, because they're a small operation they offer pre-orders on stock offered to them on the basis that it'll eventually be fulfilled, but they do that in the knowledge that they and their customer base understand Mattel's distribution is terrible. Some people though like the security of a pre-order.
Someone bigger like ID or Kapow prefer to offer Mattel stock when they get it to save themselves the hassle of customers complaining, so it makes them look better.
I noticed the other day that Amazon are doing the Sky Sled set for £20 at the moment so I bought a second one as I reckon that's a vehicle that looks better as a pair. Now I've got it I might need three.
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 17, 2024 20:47:33 GMT
That one is on Mattel, not them. I stand corrected. -Ralph |
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Post by Llama God on Apr 18, 2024 6:54:31 GMT
I noticed the other day that Amazon are doing the Sky Sled set for £20 at the moment so I bought a second one as I reckon that's a vehicle that looks better as a pair. Now I've got it I might need three. Why stop at 3? You need 15 to make the perfect snooker triangle formation! |
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 18, 2024 7:40:05 GMT
I was made to build 15 Droids for the same reason.
-Ralph
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