The C3G Cave - Hangout

[IAmBatman]

You actually got those, Puzzlemonkey? Man, we've gotta get you to post in the photo depository. I could definitely see us using at least one if not both of those on cards at some point.

Out of curiosity, how many hexes do those two take up on the battlefield and how tall are they?

[Tornado]

Originally Posted by Yodaking

Well, those handful of hero packs cost around $7 for me at Toys R Us and you get 8 figures. Of the 8, I'm happy if I can get 4 that I actually want so I figure it costs me just under $2 each per desired figure. Since you can kind of see 7 of the figures, I only buy a pack with 4 or more figures I want and that is not always possible, especially once you have bought a few packs because then you have to start avoiding doubles. Then the last mystery figure is a crap shoot, you may or may not get one you want or like. So I think he did okay considering he only ordered exactly what he was looking for. Of course I suppose I could sell the figures I don't want to cut down on my cost.

I take a small pen-light with me so I can see what the 'secret figure' is. I got one that had the old school Iron Man in the seven and also as the 'secret figure', score. I also used to take a small magnifying glass but I usually only need the light. If you are finding HOH first release packs, then you are lucky. I need to check my local Toys R Us, I think we still have one.

[tcglkn]

Great pull puzzlemonkey. I'd love to know how many spaces on the battlefield Galactus takes up especially.

[puzzlemonkey]

I'll get some photos up soon. It's my wife's birthday, so I won't be working on it tonight, though...

[tcglkn]

Well we definitely understand the real life issues, and it's not like we need the pictures today or anything. I was just expressing my interest in seeing good pictures of the real figure.

[puzzlemonkey]

Oh, no. I wasn't feeling pressured. I'm eager to get some stuff shot. I will add everything to the Depository when I do the next round, too.

[IAmBatman]

puzzlemonkey, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

[Porkins]

Originally Posted by Griffin

I am just accustomed to buying Clix for about 50 cents and buying a lot of them at once to keep the shipping cost low per figure.

Yeah, me too. In this case I got a few figures that are expensive or hard to find as clix (or I hate the Red Hulk clix that is affordable), so I didn't mind paying a bit more. I also just made a large clix order with a Battlesuit Lex for $3.50 and then a pile of other figures that were mostly $.10 - $.20. Again, shipping was a bit steep, but the per figure price was still pretty good. It's a retailer that I haven't used before, eventhorizon1984.com. I think some other C3G'er must be buying from them too, because somebody bought the Mysterios, a Red Tornado and a Vulture out from under me.

Originally Posted by Yodaking

Well, those handful of hero packs cost around $7 for me at Toys R Us and you get 8 figures. Of the 8, I'm happy if I can get 4 that I actually want so I figure it costs me just under $2 each per desired figure. Since you can kind of see 7 of the figures, I only buy a pack with 4 or more figures I want and that is not always possible, especially once you have bought a few packs because then you have to start avoiding doubles. Then the last mystery figure is a crap shoot, you may or may not get one you want or like. So I think he did okay considering he only ordered exactly what he was looking for. Of course I suppose I could sell the figures I don't want to cut down on my cost.

This is the way I see it too. Basically, it boils down to the fact that I think the blind purchase model is a bunch of crap for the consumer and I refuse to participate. I'd rather buy singles of exactly what I want, even if the price is a bit higher per figure.

[IAmBatman]

I'll only ever go blind purchase if it's a case where I have nothing in the set and I want pretty much everything in the set. Then I'll happily take a stab at one blind booster (maybe two), be happy with the rarer stuff I get, then buy everything else in the secondary market.

[Porkins]

Originally Posted by IAmBatman

Ziran the Tester (twice the size of Anti-Monitor), Dormammu (the size of Anti-Monitor), and The Watcher (11 tall) all in a futile attempt to land a Galactus.

I wonder if you could figure out what's in the box based on the weight.

"Excuse me Mr. Retailer, could I place each of these boxes on your postal scale?"

[Margloth]

Good stuff.

Although IAmBats might not approve.

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by Margloth

Good stuff.

Although IAmBats might not approve.

I liked this comment after the article:

Yes. I completely agree. OBJECTIVELY, iron man is better.

But subjectively? BATMAN (Na na na na - na na na na BATMAN!!! BATMAN!!!)