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Old 05-16-2024, 12:37 PM   #4981
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Apparently it may be Mondo, from what I've been hearing online across some of the groups.
I mean... if Mondo starts making ThunderCats AND Turtles (unless it's really nice stuff like the Jim Lee version here), I can't see Super7 lasting long. Dependent on the scale, anyway. The Real Ghostbusters line they're doing is 6.5", but I don't remember if they announced a scale for ThunderCats.

Mondo's not without issues, of course (there's absolutely no excuse for Jubilee's skin tone not being uniform on a nearly $200 figure), but they run circles around Super7 in almost every measurable way.
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Old 05-16-2024, 02:10 PM   #4982
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I mean... if Mondo starts making ThunderCats AND Turtles (unless it's really nice stuff like the Jim Lee version here), I can't see Super7 lasting long. Dependent on the scale, anyway. The Real Ghostbusters line they're doing is 6.5", but I don't remember if they announced a scale for ThunderCats.
If I remember correctly, the ThunderCats line is deluxe scale, which really sucks because I am a hardcore ThunderCats fan and have the Bandais, Mattels and Super7s. I just can't afford it. The Super7 version is currently a hybrid of the comics, toys and cartoon (similar to the NECA Gargoyles line), but their recent figures seem to be more inspired by the toon (e.g. Willa, Hachiman, Alluro, WilyKit...)

However, if Mondo are considering 6.5" Ghostbusters, this opens up a realm of possibilities. Imagine if they released X-men in that scale, especially with Zelu on board. That would literally annihilate the Legends and Selects line. There's nothing even close (perhaps, the Kotobukiya line but those were short-lived and stactions).

It's possible that Super7 may carve out a niche for themselves if they are able to market the 2k3 figures properly with superior quality assurance, similar to what The Loyal Subjects is doing with IDW. They really need to make a memorable impression and release a few more heavy hitters (e.g. Traag, Usagi, Napolean and Chrome Dome) before closing the vintage line.

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Old 05-16-2024, 08:04 PM   #4983
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If/when they show the 2003 line, will that mark the end of the original toon line or will they support both lines?

Only asking because I didn’t grow up on 2003, so figuring out if I need to round out the few I’m missing currently.
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Old 05-16-2024, 11:26 PM   #4984
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If/when they show the 2003 line, will that mark the end of the original toon line or will they support both lines?
IF it is no longer the original Playmates stuff, they'll never admit it because they know that'll cause some fans to jump ship.
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Old 05-17-2024, 01:00 PM   #4985
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If/when they show the 2003 line, will that mark the end of the original toon line or will they support both lines?

Only asking because I didn’t grow up on 2003, so figuring out if I need to round out the few I’m missing currently.
I believe on one of the Veebs "interviews" Flynn said they were going to alternate between 2K3 and psuedo-vintage every other wave.
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Old 05-28-2024, 09:30 PM   #4986
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I believe on one of the Veebs "interviews" Flynn said they were going to alternate between 2K3 and psuedo-vintage every other wave.
That is my memory as well but I also think he said that a long time ago, like year+. A lot might have changed since then and with their solicitations being so sparse for the line lately I'm really not holding my breath. I've been pretty much assuming the vintage line is dead for awhile now just to soften the blow.
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Old 06-13-2024, 12:37 PM   #4987
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Is this a Super7 or NECA figure?

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8IsfgFs0QL/?img_index=8

Also, shouldn't we be hearing about the 2K3 figures....right about now?!

(fyi, wave 11 ThunderCats wave did not disappoint!)
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Old 06-13-2024, 02:43 PM   #4988
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Is this a Super7 or NECA figure?

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8IsfgFs0QL/?img_index=8

Also, shouldn't we be hearing about the 2K3 figures....right about now?!

(fyi, wave 11 ThunderCats wave did not disappoint!)
Hrmm. Definitely don't think that's Super7, but it's wild looking. And hilariously enough, Bryan didn't even acknowledge TMNT in the most recent Veebs video.

I will say I did like that movie version of Toxie they just showed photos of, even if it's just another lazy repaint lol
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Old 06-13-2024, 03:33 PM   #4989
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(fyi, wave 11 ThunderCats wave did not disappoint!)
No, the disappointment comes when they arrive at your door.

Kidding, but only kind of.

I actually finally got Krang yesterday. I'd been waiting for him to hit that steep discount $25ish range that so many other figures have but for some reason he never did. So I grabbed a used one off ebay. It's actually pretty decent. I've read plenty of stories about the legs being useless but mine are holding a pose ok so far. I did have to reassemble one of them, it came apart in transit. Thankfully it snapped back together easily enough. It's got me jonesing for the last few "vintage" figures I need from Super7, Wingnut, Genghis, and Scumbug.
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Old 06-13-2024, 03:54 PM   #4990
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Also, shouldn't we be hearing about the 2K3 figures....right about now?!
Brian said they'll show us the figs today, but who knows
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Old 06-13-2024, 03:56 PM   #4991
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No, the disappointment comes when they arrive at your door.

Kidding, but only kind of.

I actually finally got Krang yesterday. I'd been waiting for him to hit that steep discount $25ish range that so many other figures have but for some reason he never did. So I grabbed a used one off ebay. It's actually pretty decent. I've read plenty of stories about the legs being useless but mine are holding a pose ok so far. I did have to reassemble one of them, it came apart in transit. Thankfully it snapped back together easily enough. It's got me jonesing for the last few "vintage" figures I need from Super7, Wingnut, Genghis, and Scumbug.
The last few waves of TCs have looked exactly like the promotional with good quality control. Also, TC fans tend to be a bit more forgiving since there's only few companies with the licensing.


I'm curious to know if Genghis, Space Cadet Raph, and Robot Rocksteady will get steep discounts. I'm afraid they might just go out of stock before that happens. Super7 has been underproducing lately.
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It's got me jonesing for the last few "vintage" figures I need from Super7, Wingnut, Genghis, and Scumbug.
What are you waiting for? discount? All 3 of these figures are great
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Old 06-13-2024, 06:37 PM   #4993
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Old 06-13-2024, 06:39 PM   #4994
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why would anyone believe anything he says?
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I'm curious to know if Genghis, Space Cadet Raph, and Robot Rocksteady will get steep discounts. I'm afraid they might just go out of stock before that happens. Super7 has been underproducing lately.
If Thundercats is any indication (R.I.P. to anyone that was hoping to get WilyKit on discount and now can't get her at all, period), I think the time of TMNT Ultimates releases getting huge discounts could become a thing of the past, if it isn't already.

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why would anyone believe anything he says?
I ain't even a Brian hater or anything like that, but his credibility has been getting more and more dubious with each new interview, honestly. And I love the Super7 Ultimates line. Obviously, or I wouldn't even be itching at finding out news of new releases. But Brian's kinda been a little full of hot air lately.
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Old 06-13-2024, 08:50 PM   #4996
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I'm curious to know if Genghis, Space Cadet Raph, and Robot Rocksteady will get steep discounts. I'm afraid they might just go out of stock before that happens. Super7 has been underproducing lately.
I'm thinking no. I've been watching some auctions over the last few weeks and it's still pretty easy to get these brand new for less than MSRP, but not by much. It's possible that BBTS/EE/etc discount them at some point but I don't think the supply is way out-pacing the demand anymore.

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What are you waiting for? discount? All 3 of these figures are great
Yep, I'm on a budget and I'm tired of feeling guilty for giving into FOMO. If I can save even just $10 per figure (which shouldn't be hard) then I'll view that as a win.
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Old 06-14-2024, 10:15 AM   #4997
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I'm thinking no. I've been watching some auctions over the last few weeks and it's still pretty easy to get these brand new for less than MSRP, but not by much. It's possible that BBTS/EE/etc discount them at some point but I don't think the supply is way out-pacing the demand anymore.

Yep, I'm on a budget and I'm tired of feeling guilty for giving into FOMO. If I can save even just $10 per figure (which shouldn't be hard) then I'll view that as a win.
I'm doing the same thing with the MMPR line - I'm just waiting for Blue/Black/White Rangers to finally dip so I can finish the team, but it just isn't happening. Blue went down $10 on Amazon for a day or two, but the Black Ranger is still creeping UP in the price.

And I know I can get pretty much everything for 10% off these days from Entertainment Earth, so that's the bare minimum.

Turtles are the only thing I still got on preorder from them because I've seen Super7 cancel enough stuff - but I cancelled everything else.
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Old 06-14-2024, 12:19 PM   #4998
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I think after having to put them on deep discount, some vendors such as EE & BBTS have lowered their initial orders. EE has sold out of preorders for the most recent waves very quickly. Wave 7 that should be released in a couple months may be the last to see those kind of discounts since their orders were placed such a long time ago.
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Old 06-14-2024, 05:19 PM   #4999
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2k3 tease! All four turtles in one go!

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8NmbVbt...BlOTVsZ3F0eHI1
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Liking what I'm seeing so far.
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