1 and Only Movie Figures and Collectibles Discussion
#2051
DVD Talk Legend
Re: 1 and Only Movie Figures and Collectibles Discussion
The figures themselves aren't so bad as far as taking up space it's the fucking boxes that are the issue.
#2052
DVD Talk Legend
Re: 1 and Only Movie Figures and Collectibles Discussion
Hot Toys put up Princess Leia in her Hoth outfit from The Empire Strikes Back. Pre-ordered mine from BBTS. Might go through Sideshow if I get a coupon.
Last edited by Mike86; 05-05-17 at 10:08 AM.
#2053
Re: 1 and Only Movie Figures and Collectibles Discussion
Looks great. The lips are too red and the hands are a bit large, but those are minor nitpicks.
I have an Amazon gift card that should cover the cost... hopefully a third-party seller will have it for close to retail.
I have an Amazon gift card that should cover the cost... hopefully a third-party seller will have it for close to retail.
#2054
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
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I think this is the money shot for me and the one that's gonna push me over to the "buy" camp
I also like the shots with the oxygen mask.n Both of these angles/poses help mitigate the wide-eyed zombie look that it still has and that plagues almost all of HTs female figures.
Is BBTS the best place to pick these up?
Do they charge non-refundable deposits?
Otherwise I still have about $20 left in points at SS I could use. Probably won't get used for another statue the way prices have been going up.
I also like the shots with the oxygen mask.n Both of these angles/poses help mitigate the wide-eyed zombie look that it still has and that plagues almost all of HTs female figures.
Is BBTS the best place to pick these up?
Do they charge non-refundable deposits?
Otherwise I still have about $20 left in points at SS I could use. Probably won't get used for another statue the way prices have been going up.
#2055
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
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Leia looks amazing, but I have to restrain myself with Star Wars and not get sucked into collecting them again
#2057
DVD Talk Legend
#2059
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Unfortunately it looks like they are already sold out !?!
Is this normal? .
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and ordered...via Alter-ego comics ($217 shipped using their home page coupon). Only $1 deposit, but they do charge 20% if you cancel after 30 days from order date.
I have some quibbles about using them again as they did me dirty several years back on a Bowen statue that I pre-ordered only to have canceled after they were released because they weren't allocated enough. I ended up finding it locally for much less, but it was more of the idea that a locking in a PO with them wasn't really any guarantee after all.
They kind of made up for it by coming through with an even more limited GG Black Widow a few years later, but it's the one time burn that stays with me the most.
Anyways, looking forward to Leia which will be my first HT figure.
Is this normal? .
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and ordered...via Alter-ego comics ($217 shipped using their home page coupon). Only $1 deposit, but they do charge 20% if you cancel after 30 days from order date.
I have some quibbles about using them again as they did me dirty several years back on a Bowen statue that I pre-ordered only to have canceled after they were released because they weren't allocated enough. I ended up finding it locally for much less, but it was more of the idea that a locking in a PO with them wasn't really any guarantee after all.
They kind of made up for it by coming through with an even more limited GG Black Widow a few years later, but it's the one time burn that stays with me the most.
Anyways, looking forward to Leia which will be my first HT figure.
Last edited by Paul_SD; 05-05-17 at 02:57 PM.
#2060
DVD Talk Legend
Re: 1 and Only Movie Figures and Collectibles Discussion
It depends on the figure but most don't sell out that fast. BBTS gets their allotment from Sideshow and I don't think they generally get as many. Even so though sometimes a figure will sell out at Sideshow first but still be available at BBTS (happened recently with my Han Solo from The Force Awakens).
Sideshow is getting old with NRD's and ridiculously high shipping costs. Seriously there's no reason I can order a Hot Toys figure from Sideshow that comes only in the shipper and have it be like $20 or more for shipping when BBTS will put the items in another box and ship for like $5. The only reason to order from them is the rewards points or if they have an exclusive. I also kind of like their flex pay program and the times I've had to contact customer service they're decent. Just some things about them irritate me. I might start using BBTS more or possibly try Alter Ego as I've heard they're decent.
Sideshow is getting old with NRD's and ridiculously high shipping costs. Seriously there's no reason I can order a Hot Toys figure from Sideshow that comes only in the shipper and have it be like $20 or more for shipping when BBTS will put the items in another box and ship for like $5. The only reason to order from them is the rewards points or if they have an exclusive. I also kind of like their flex pay program and the times I've had to contact customer service they're decent. Just some things about them irritate me. I might start using BBTS more or possibly try Alter Ego as I've heard they're decent.
#2061
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I've only made one order with Alter Ego. I bought a statue that arrived chipped, so I asked for a replacement. The woman at the store called to say the distributor would not provide another statue, but they would issue a $20 partial refund if I kept the damaged one. I told her that was unacceptable. She let out a sigh and said "Yeah, thought so."
The next week she e-mailed a return label to send it back directly to the distributor. The tracking showed it was delivered after two days, but three weeks passed and I never heard anything from them. They only issued a refund after I made a follow-up inquiry. As a new customer, that left a bad impression and turned me off from shopping there again.
The next week she e-mailed a return label to send it back directly to the distributor. The tracking showed it was delivered after two days, but three weeks passed and I never heard anything from them. They only issued a refund after I made a follow-up inquiry. As a new customer, that left a bad impression and turned me off from shopping there again.
#2062
DVD Talk Legend
Re: 1 and Only Movie Figures and Collectibles Discussion
I haven't ordered from Alter Ego before but it seems like most people have good experiences. That's too bad about the issue you had. BBTS is pretty reliable. I haven't used them a ton but have ordered a few of my Hot Toys from them and a couple smaller figures.
#2063
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I picked up one of these.
Its not too bad for $70. I am going to mount this on the wall.
Not my video. Someone's review.
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Its not too bad for $70. I am going to mount this on the wall.
Not my video. Someone's review.
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#2065
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#2066
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We know it sucks, but damage to the shipper box or packaging does not a damaged item make. That's why the packaging is there - it protects the item from breaking
#2067
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Hot Toys Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Jack Sparrow 1/6 Figure (DX-15)
The diorama base on this is great. Head sculpt looks good as well.
The diorama base on this is great. Head sculpt looks good as well.
#2068
DVD Talk Legend
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I've never liked the Pirates films but was surprised that Hot Toys is bringing back DX. It's been quite a while since the last one (Mime Joker from Burton's Batman).
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One more Legends Iron Man Helmet at Amazon for $60 for prime members.
https://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Legend.../dp/B01B4NLOW4
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#2070
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#2071
DVD Talk Legend
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Yeah it's a nice figure. I'd like to get the regular edition but I'll see what happens. A Spidey seems essential to my collection and I haven't gotten one yet though. Had the one from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 pre-ordered for a while but wound up cancelling it.
#2073
DVD Talk Legend
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I imagine it is to protect his family and I applaud Sideshow for not outing him.
This is an awesome looking figure, I love the hoodie and blazer look, but I just don't think I am a big enough Spider-Man fan to drop over $250 on it.
This is an awesome looking figure, I love the hoodie and blazer look, but I just don't think I am a big enough Spider-Man fan to drop over $250 on it.
#2074
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These hot toys are a slippery slope. Started with just wanting captain America last year... now I have 6, and possibly a 7th next week.
#2075
DVD Talk Legend