07-12-2017, 12:45 AM | #1481 |
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Yes they are, and I fully intend getting the new SDCC 17 set.
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07-12-2017, 01:16 AM | #1482 | |
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07-12-2017, 04:53 PM | #1483 |
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In a way I'll be happy if there's no more SHF ones. Saves me a few £££s lol
If I feel the need I'll just get NECA FW Shredder and Krang from China. No idea if they'll work scale-wise... and they might look terrible together. A year later (or so) I'm still seeing SHF ones brand new going for less than RRP (certainly less than I paid) on eBay. Noot sure what that says about the line.
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07-13-2017, 01:52 AM | #1484 | |
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07-14-2017, 04:18 AM | #1485 |
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That'll work! Thanks
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07-14-2017, 04:39 AM | #1486 |
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If the SHF figures are getting cheaper, I'd love to see someone customize them. A SHF with NECA's plastron, belt buckle and head would be nifty to see.
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07-14-2017, 10:23 AM | #1487 |
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07-23-2017, 01:52 PM | #1488 |
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So is that it? Figuarts Shredder and presumably all other future characters have quietly disappeared without a trace? Since there was no Figuarts TMNT presence at SDCC or mention of it apparently. You'd think at least one fan in attendance would take the time to ask the reps what's going on, but I haven't heard any reports yet.
Tamashii Nations/BlueFin could at least address the situation. I just feel so pissed off and disappointed that we will seemingly never get a high-quality figure line of ALL the core characters from the original toon, made by ONE company. Does no company actually care about doing this iconic series justice in figure form, and committing to doing the job properly? I know NECA is doing some things but I really prefer the style of the Figuarts line and have already dropped a huge amount of money on the Figuarts Turtles. This is just Playmates Classic Collection crap all over again. |
07-23-2017, 03:29 PM | #1489 | |
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I think its time that you gave the NECA figures a chance. I agree that the S.H. Figuarts turtles have better engineering overall, but at least the NECA figures have homogeneity among the group. Not to mention NECA just offers more when it comes to characters, accessory variation and often have better price points for the quantity and qualitty of figures we get. and NECA said it themselves at the con that they have no intention of seeing the turtle license go down the drain (no pun intended) so we can expect more. I'd rather have that than a line that appears to be half dead. And as much as I would like bandai to have completed more of the FW verse and beyond, I'm not sure they are the right group to take us there. For one thing, anything sold by Bandai is mostly meant for the Japanese domestic market first, and then the rest of the world second. And secondly, Bandai made the mistake of releasing these figures within the Figuarts brand...thats just not very good planning on their part. Figuarts is like the one action figure brand that just about encompasses every property foreign and domestic; There's Dragonball Z, Mega Man, Tiger and Bunny, Kamen Rider, Power Rangers, Star Wars, Marvel, TMNT and anything else I may have left out. Adding such a huge legacy property like TMNT to Figuarts puts an even tighter strain on Bandai's resources and budget so it should be no surprise to anyone that they have been only able to release the four turtles thus far. And because its an American property that is based on a 30 year old franchise, there's a good chance that its not the highest priority on Bandai's to-do list. So in summary...if you want turtle figures (or turtle figures done right) your choices are either Playmates, or NECA |
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07-28-2017, 03:04 AM | #1490 |
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Has anyone got one of the K.O. S.H. figuarts Turtle figs? I am interested in what kind of quality they have. I would like to get a hold of an SH turtle cheap so that I can take it apart and see if I can fix the wonky proportions for the lower half of the body. KOs are up on the bay for about $40 shipped.
Quick MS Paint digibash with fixed hips and no cankles.
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07-28-2017, 05:47 AM | #1491 | |
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07-28-2017, 06:50 AM | #1492 | |
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https://www.facebook.com/DallaCinaCo...20300114796571 The quality is good and even the legs are diecast metal, like the original. He is going to review it soon
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07-28-2017, 09:00 AM | #1493 |
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I have legit ones for about that price. Specifically Raph actually.
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08-01-2017, 12:14 AM | #1494 | |
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08-01-2017, 04:45 AM | #1495 | |
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08-01-2017, 09:32 AM | #1496 |
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So no more figuarts (for a good while at least) and now cheap, well made bootlegs. Picked a winning line here didn't I :/
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08-01-2017, 03:17 PM | #1497 |
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They're ridiculously dope figures, period. Not getting other characters takes nothing away from how great the turtles are.
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08-01-2017, 06:19 PM | #1498 |
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Agreed. These are great figures. I also have all the NECA sets and it's worth it to get both if you can. The SHF are superior in the posing department, by a long shot. Also the alternate heads add more variety for your shelf or photos.
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08-01-2017, 08:39 PM | #1499 |
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All my spares are gone. I am down to just 1 final set. If anyone wants it, let me know. They are genuine.
I also have a Raph and Leo out of the box for demo purposes. I am willing to part them out if you want. Very minor wear.
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