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  1. nacho

    Marauder Inc. General Thread

    No, I think the prices on the site will increase, but the bonus amount given in store credit *should* make up for it. Here is the part of the update that states their intent to give you equivalent value (or more): "In anticipation of the possibility of a future retail price increase, we’ve...
  2. nacho

    Marauder Inc. General Thread

    I don't think your initial math is correct. You can't simply add and subtract percentages because they are fractions of different base numbers. Math doesn't work quite like that. 100 dollars * 81% = $81 of buying power. Then they're giving you a 25% bonus, so that's $81*125% = $101 (approx)...
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    Takara Transformers

    That's awesome! As always, I care not for the TFs, but the carded o-ring Joes are 100% up my alley. I've picked them all up on the secondary market. Where did you see this news? I heard something like that last year but it didn't seem to pan out. Wonder who we get with MOBAT Prime?! Carded...
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    The Prisoner - Kickstarter

    V-V... I'm just being nosey, but are you old enough to remember this show from its origin or did you grow up watching it in reruns on some obscure cable channel? As a de facto 50s-60s-70s tv rerun nerd as a kid, I still can't figure out why I've never heard of it before you brought it up. Is...
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    Marauder Inc. General Thread

    This is the key part and my exact thoughts the minute I read the email. Inflation has been so high the last three years, the money they collected either isn't enough to cover the project or they think they can sell the stuff for far more now. So I absolutely expect the store prices to be...
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    Marauder Inc. General Thread

    No doubt, Hun's correct, with rampant inflation, my $269 in 2021 no longer has the same buying power, even if I get it all back. But you know what has zero buying power? The money Army Alphas stole from people... the money Club ARAH stole from people. Those are just the two scams I can recall...
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    Marauder Inc. General Thread

    I'm not calling them out as crooks or having done anything nefarious... I just think it's absurd that three years in, "Ooops, sorry. Let's pretend it never happened" is the best resolution they can muster. They're trying to put a lot of blame on covid, but they took my money in '21 when most...
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    Marauder Inc. General Thread

    Well that's a kick in the teeth... "To our Marauder Vietnam backers, After deep consideration and evaluation of our current project status, I have decided that Marauder GR will be providing full refunds to all backers of the Marauder Vietnam Kickstarter campaign. I understand that you may...
  9. nacho

    On the Workbench

    Where's the martian?
  10. nacho

    Simpsons 5" figures (Jakks Pacific)

    The smaller ones are 2.5" scale, but simpsons in general are kinda bobble-head-y, so it might work. Although I suspect a simpsons head would look really weird on a "normal" body, even if the size isn't wonky. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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    Simpsons 5" figures (Jakks Pacific)

    Jakks Pacific The Simpsons Bart, Homer, And Otto Video Review And Images (toynewsi.com) Jakks Pacific The Simpsons 5" Action Figures Official Images (toynewsi.com)
  12. nacho

    Simpsons 5" figures (Jakks Pacific)

    I need a new toy line to collect like a hole in the head, but these JP Simpsons figures are pretty neat. I can see why Super7 didn't put up much fight when Disney took the license away, as their character selection was crazy, and the market was limited at $55 a pop. I'm not sure they could...
  13. nacho

    GI Joe General Discussion

    Definitely, but I'm out. I'll probably never stop low-key collecting stuff, it's just my nature, but I don't want to spend big $$ on anything, as it'll just be something for my family to worry with. At this point I still collect way too much, but I'm trying to slow it down.
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    GI Joe General Discussion

    I saw that. He's selling a ton of great stuff. Alas, I'm not in that market anymore. I've built a massive MOC collection and sold it off... and I doubt I have the funds or patience to do it again. I still have a ton of MIB vintage vehicles and a full collection of the Japanese Joes, but I'm...
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    G.I. Joe Classified Series (1:12)

    I think the Rattler with a higher price point and less figures will sell less than the dragonfly. The figures are a biggie, as a lot of people justify mutables by selling off the extras. And while she's sexy, yet another Baroness isn't a must have like some others. So, no I don't predict...
  16. nacho

    G.I. Joe Classified Series (1:12)

    100% guarantee the baroness gets unlocked. Hear me now, believe me later. As with most haslabs, 40% of the orders will come in the last 48 hours. FOMO will kick in, places like BBTS will put in a few dozen, some overseas bulk orders will magically appear. The final day spike is always...
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    G.I. Joe Classified Series (1:12)

    Pulse charged for my Stingers this morning. In a couple of days, it'll be the RAM & VAMP against... the HISS, Flight Pod, ATV, Stinger, and SMS. Joe seems terribly outgunned! Gonna have to give the daring special mission force the Batwing and General Lee to even the odds ;)
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    Ramen Toys

    Making progress... hopefully can finish them this coming weekend. Biggest hurdles are painting faces/eyes and the plaid on Luke's shirt.
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    Ramen Toys

    Tiger Orange in the house... Haven't had the time to focus on getting the decals on it yet. All the swappable parts... bumpers, gas cap, push bar, center hubs, etc attach via press-fit or magnets which is interesting. Overall it's big, heavy, and pretty sturdy. The only things that look...
  20. nacho

    GI Joe General Discussion

    Well, if it was original comic book art, I'm knowledgeable of that market and what stuff brings, what I can invest and expectations of retaining value or grow, etc. I can play that game. But when it comes to package art, I have no clue what to expect things to bring, what the market value is...