Post by: 5h4rK on September 02, 2010, 04:08:53 PM
The 2011 GIJCC Incentive figure is none other than Dial Tone with a newly sculpted head and his familiar 1986 style!!! No pics for now!
I think it's a great idea, I hope it's true!
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on September 02, 2010, 04:47:52 PM
Post by: canprime on September 02, 2010, 04:50:22 PM
Post by: bandonov on September 02, 2010, 05:19:03 PM
Post by: turner on September 02, 2010, 05:41:37 PM
Post by: olyeller01 on September 03, 2010, 12:43:33 AM
Quote from: "turner"
I'm pretty excited. Just hope they pull off a good rendition, I was disappointed with the dr. venom. Really, Dial Tone needs some distinctive parts not just existing molds. Backpack is mandatory. It's too bad the 25th is relegated to exclusives and member figures now. Wow, that all sounded pretty sour. Sorry guys! Hopefully this Dial Tone will be what we've been wanting.
You'd think between the hit Hasbro had with Sarge and the furor both the PoC Low-Light and now this Dial-Tone are going to cause, that they might re-examine the 25th line. The only reason the 25th line went in the crapper in the first place was they started doing a bunch of repaints. I can only take so many versions of Firefly, Storm Shadow, and Snake Eyes, and I'm especially frustrated when it takes 10 versions just to get the figure truly right.
Post by: Sundance on September 03, 2010, 02:17:39 AM
Post by: martin-montreal on September 03, 2010, 07:04:02 AM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
I can only take so many versions of Firefly, Storm Shadow, and Snake Eyes, ...
... Duke, Serpentor, Cobra commander, etc.
Post by: Oreobuilder on September 03, 2010, 07:46:17 AM
OB
Post by: pdaat on September 03, 2010, 07:56:09 AM
Post by: bandonov on September 03, 2010, 08:14:41 AM
Quote from: "Oreobuilder"
This news seriously makes me consider joining the club for the first time. Bandonov (or any other member of the GIJCC), if you would be so kind, what is the cost/benefit for you? If I understand correctly it costs about 62$US to join? Aside from the membership figure and 12(?) newsletters, what do you get for that price? Are the newsletters interesting (say on par with the excellent work done by the Joecanuck guys)? Any info would be helpful. Thanks.I have been a member for a couple months so far, the only other benefit not mentioned was the discounts for merchandise on the site. I got my 2 Sgt. Slaughter for $40 from them. All other items you can access with there free trooper membership. It is the surprise figure that makes it worth wild.
OB
Post by: Oreobuilder on September 03, 2010, 08:28:30 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Quote from: "Oreobuilder"This news seriously makes me consider joining the club for the first time. Bandonov (or any other member of the GIJCC), if you would be so kind, what is the cost/benefit for you? If I understand correctly it costs about 62$US to join? Aside from the membership figure and 12(?) newsletters, what do you get for that price? Are the newsletters interesting (say on par with the excellent work done by the Joecanuck guys)? Any info would be helpful. Thanks.I have been a member for a couple months so far, the only other benefit not mentioned was the discounts for merchandise on the site. I got my 2 Sgt. Slaughter for $40 from them. All other items you can access with there free trooper membership. It is the surprise figure that makes it worth wild.
OB
Thanks for the info. I forgot about he better prices at the club store. Another question, how are the shipping rates when you order from the club store? I've heard horror stories, I assume the Officer level discount helps offset this?
OB
Post by: bandonov on September 03, 2010, 08:36:47 AM
Post by: morgardee on September 03, 2010, 09:07:49 AM
Quote from: "Oreobuilder"
Quote from: "bandonov"Quote from: "Oreobuilder"This news seriously makes me consider joining the club for the first time. Bandonov (or any other member of the GIJCC), if you would be so kind, what is the cost/benefit for you? If I understand correctly it costs about 62$US to join? Aside from the membership figure and 12(?) newsletters, what do you get for that price? Are the newsletters interesting (say on par with the excellent work done by the Joecanuck guys)? Any info would be helpful. Thanks.I have been a member for a couple months so far, the only other benefit not mentioned was the discounts for merchandise on the site. I got my 2 Sgt. Slaughter for $40 from them. All other items you can access with there free trooper membership. It is the surprise figure that makes it worth wild.
OB
Thanks for the info. I forgot about he better prices at the club store. Another question, how are the shipping rates when you order from the club store? I've heard horror stories, I assume the Officer level discount helps offset this?
OB
Shipping is WAY to much. Ask Real Boss about this subject. That is the reason I don't buy from them. Case in point, they have some 12' figures on sale right now. I wanted to get the case of 4 of the 12' pilot figure for $40 (can't go wrong at $10 per figure) but I checked the shipping and it was about $42.xx, so more then the item in question. I have bought from them before, been quoted over $20.00 in shipping and seen the item show up with shipping rates less then $10.00.
Now I know some people make money off shipping, but when you pay around $70.00 a year to be a member, it's my belief that they should NOT be making a profit off of shipping to you.
Post by: Redmao on September 03, 2010, 10:59:30 AM
A lot of International fans would buy their stuff, but the shipping fees are killing it.
Post by: Stealth Viper on September 03, 2010, 11:17:43 AM
Never liked 86 dialtone.
Doubt I'll like a 25th version either.
Post by: bandonov on September 03, 2010, 11:25:46 AM
Post by: formbx257 on September 03, 2010, 11:42:57 AM
Post by: Redmao on September 03, 2010, 01:06:53 PM
Post by: morgardee on September 03, 2010, 01:09:38 PM
Quote from: "Redmao"
I'm wondering what the 1/6 figure will be since the Foreign Adventurers are over.
Say what? Where did you hear this?
Post by: Oreobuilder on September 03, 2010, 01:28:19 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Wait for the pics, you may be suprised? The RoC version was a female. Who knows what were are going to get.
Good advice. Although, I read on another forum that it would indeed be 1986 version.
What puzzles me is the report that it would be a new head. Honestly, a repainted Flint or Sgt Stone would probably work. If I were the club, I would have put those tooling dollars on the webgear and backpack. I guess we'll have to wait and see what accessories he comes with. The rest of the recipe should be pretty straight forward:
Torso: Viper
Arms, hands, legs: Airborne
OB
Post by: bandonov on September 03, 2010, 01:38:16 PM
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on September 03, 2010, 04:51:38 PM
Post by: bandonov on May 12, 2011, 08:04:14 PM
Post by: olyeller01 on May 12, 2011, 08:26:38 PM
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on May 12, 2011, 08:36:20 PM
Post by: bandonov on May 12, 2011, 09:22:51 PM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
Got mine last Thursday. The box they sent him in was absolute crap, it was crushed on one end and the figure wasn't wrapped in bubble wrap or anything...fortunately my figure wasn't damaged. I've got a few impressions on the figure...but you guys are gonna have to wait for the newsletter to see what they are!
Sorry to hear that. To think that these figs came out of DallasFort Worth, that you of all people because of you living in Texas would have got it perfect.
Post by: turner on May 12, 2011, 09:31:57 PM
Post by: bandonov on May 12, 2011, 09:35:47 PM
Quote from: "turner"
Anybody interested in the proposed subscription figures? I'm thinking I'd like to get the quarrel. Wonder what else they'll do.
I will be signing up for them, I hope we Canadians do not get hosed on the price.
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on May 12, 2011, 11:13:35 PM
Post by: olyeller01 on May 13, 2011, 01:03:38 AM
Post by: morgardee on May 13, 2011, 08:55:15 AM
Post by: bandonov on May 13, 2011, 09:28:55 AM
Quote from: "morgardee"
I got mine yesterday in all his 12 inch glory. Yep, I'm signed up for the 12 inch figures. I did this because the 12 inch figures cost more to ship then the 3 3/4 figures. I just had no idea Dial Tone would be such a hit and sell out. D'oh! At least i got a MOC one from the convention this year. ;D
I remember everyone trashing this figure, then someone spread pixy dust on it and placed 600 in a carded version then it because the greatest thing ever! I still do not understand, oh well!
Post by: morgardee on May 13, 2011, 09:42:55 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Quote from: "morgardee"I got mine yesterday in all his 12 inch glory. Yep, I'm signed up for the 12 inch figures. I did this because the 12 inch figures cost more to ship then the 3 3/4 figures. I just had no idea Dial Tone would be such a hit and sell out. D'oh! At least i got a MOC one from the convention this year. ;D
I remember everyone trashing this figure, then someone spread pixy dust on it and placed 600 in a carded version then it because the greatest thing ever! I still do not understand, oh well!
Agree.
You get a
Post by: 5h4rK on May 13, 2011, 09:48:18 AM
(http://http://i22.servimg.com/u/f22/11/22/52/69/dial_t19.jpg)
..ok ok I know, I'm a little bit jealous 'cause I don't have one.. but... but.. this is totally horrible!!!
Post by: morgardee on May 13, 2011, 10:25:32 AM
Post by: 5h4rK on May 13, 2011, 10:30:17 AM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Where did his neck go?
..still in RI!
Post by: 5h4rK on May 13, 2011, 10:36:56 AM
Post by: olyeller01 on May 13, 2011, 11:15:37 AM
After a few days of looking at Dial-Tone's face, I finally snapped my fingers & said, "Hitler!"
Post by: bandonov on May 13, 2011, 11:27:26 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Sorry.. but this is horrible!
(http://http://i22.servimg.com/u/f22/11/22/52/69/dial_t19.jpg)
..ok ok I know, I'm a little bit jealous 'cause I don't have one.. but... but.. this is totally horrible!!!
I can trade mine to you for something.... hehehe something shiny :o ;D
Post by: Sundance on May 13, 2011, 12:23:31 PM
Post by: Inzane on May 13, 2011, 02:14:11 PM
Post by: bandonov on May 13, 2011, 02:36:29 PM
Quote from: "Inzane"
I need this figure. How do I get one?
THe Club sold out of them, you best bet is now Ebay.