NECA 1990/1991 Wal-Mart Exclusives

[TMNTFanatic4Life]

And here we go lol


https://www.ebay.com/itm/18479641778...8AAOSwthJgiDgG

[IMJ]

ugh I missed the pre-order on the Deluxe version. See my avatar to the left there.....

So this is a great figure, but honestly? They should synth-skin the legs like they did years ago with the Art Asylum Dark Angel Max figures.... That would go a long way towards perfecting this April toy, man.

Originally Posted by TMNTFanatic4Life

And here we go lol


https://www.ebay.com/itm/18479641778...8AAOSwthJgiDgG

So basically I missed the pre-order on this because someone ordered several somehow and thinks they are going to bring in 900 bucks on a new NECA figure. There are marvel statues that are more limited that sell for less than that - not that it's going to sell but you know.

[Y2Josh]

Originally Posted by TMNTFanatic4Life

And here we go lol


https://www.ebay.com/itm/18479641778...8AAOSwthJgiDgG

Can you even sell a pre-order on eBay? It definitely used to be that you couldn't list an item unless you were shipping it within 30 days.

[mikey see]

Originally Posted by Y2Josh

I'm in the same boat, man. I feel similarly about LEGO sets I don't get around to building right away and then when I finally feel like it, I'm like... "It's worth WHAT?" I usually open them anyway, but it does suck when it almost feels like you HAVE to keep something sealed.

*Looks over at his sealed Rancor Pit and UCS Sandcrawler.

And yeah, I was also assuming this was it for the drops this week. I believe last week they said something to the effect of "just wait 'til you see what we've got next week!", not saying anything about Friday specifically. I think this April drop was it.

[IMJ]

Originally Posted by Y2Josh

Can you even sell a pre-order on eBay? It definitely used to be that you couldn't list an item unless you were shipping it within 30 days.

People do it all the time. The guys from Japan have it down pat for things like Bandai and whatnot.

They cheat the system by sending you a postcard or something with tracking with a letter that reaffirms how your pre-order will be shipped upon receipt. Of course, people don't turn them into eBay because they pre-ordered that way and want their item.

Originally Posted by mikey see

*Looks over at his sealed Rancor Pit and UCS Sandcrawler.

And yeah, I was also assuming this was it for the drops this week. I believe last week they said something to the effect of "just wait 'til you see what we've got next week!", not saying anything about Friday specifically. I think this April drop was it.

I have a sealed Arrowhead for sale right now that actually sold last week, but I cancelled the sale because the guy was a zero feedback bidder with a suspicious address who didn't respond to messaging.

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by TMNTFanatic4Life

And here we go lol


https://www.ebay.com/itm/18479641778...8AAOSwthJgiDgG

At least the page doesn't say "10 Available"... yet.

[AquaParade]

Those knee joints! Woooooof.

Why?? Will people complain if April doesn't have dynamic leg articulation? Not worth it.

Randy said on Twitter that the Disguise Pack will go up on the Target website. So that's some good news.

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by AquaParade

Those knee joints! Woooooof.

Why?? Will people complain if April doesn't have dynamic leg articulation? Not worth it.

Randy said on Twitter that the Disguise Pack will go up on the Target website. So that's some good news.

Yeah, call me old-fashioned, but I too would prefer smooth, shapely legs over the poseable-but-blocky approach.

[lilmotto]

If anyone wants to unload their signature edition let me know. I will pay double what you paid.

[AquaParade]

Originally Posted by lilmotto

If anyone wants to unload their signature edition let me know. I will pay double what you paid.

I will pay you triple!

No, jk. Help this man out if possible.

[italianice388]

agreed. when articulation starts to heavily impact the sculpt, it's not worth it. i personally lean on the side of better sculpt, less articulation.

[inaheap]

Time to go see if there is a figure/doll out there that has a raincoat that will work for April.

[lilmotto]

Originally Posted by AquaParade

I will pay you triple!

No, jk. Help this man out if possible.

The generosity of this guy Willing to pay triple retail price so I can get an April Rain coat. Thanks man!

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by Y2Josh

I'm still not sure why this figure needed double-jointed knees... I honestly would have been fine with no knee articulation at all. April doesn't really require dynamic poses, and the skirt is going to hinder the range of motion you can get from the thighs anyway.

$100, though... I'll be curious to see how quickly those go.

Originally Posted by italianice388

agreed. when articulation starts to heavily impact the sculpt, it's not worth it. i personally lean on the side of better sculpt, less articulation.

One really does have to wonder how many "action poses" are feasible for a career-minded woman with a modest skirt and high heels.

[Chris]

Given the autograph market these days the $60 difference seems reasonable for the signed edition but the coat should really have been included with both.

As others have said, the knees don't look good but the rest of the figure is nice. Pre-ordered the standard international one. Now I just need unmasked Casey and I'm happy to call my movie collection done.

[TCRI]

I have a prediction.

The ultimate will be a proper pre-order exclusive like T&R.

Then Walmart and internationally available in a two-pack with unmasked Casey.

Debating whether to hold off or get this. I'm not bothered about a maskless Casey that much.

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by Chris

Given the autograph market these days the $60 difference seems reasonable for the signed edition but the coat should really have been included with both.

As others have said, the knees don't look good but the rest of the figure is nice. Pre-ordered the standard international one. Now I just need unmasked Casey and I'm happy to call my movie collection done.

Already got your Danny Pennington on LootCrate Pre-order?

[Chris]

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Already got your Danny Pennington on LootCrate Pre-order?

Giving Danny a miss

[coreyrc87]

So with this April, unmasked Casey, and Danny, I think all I need from this line now are Keno and Tatsu.

I know getting in contact with Obata has been the hold-up on Tatsu, but I'm still hoping they'll eventually get in touch and get his permission to use his likeness.

[Y2Josh]

Originally Posted by IMJ

So basically I missed the pre-order on this because someone ordered several somehow and thinks they are going to bring in 900 bucks on a new NECA figure. There are marvel statues that are more limited that sell for less than that - not that it's going to sell but you know.

Not going for $900, but people seem to be buying her at nearly $500. I understand they're limited and all that, but almost 5x retail? Who's paying this?