1/6 Hot Toys -TMS098 - The Bad Batch - Clone Force 99: Tech

[AssassinHood]

I got him at end of October, waited longer than usual. Looks like there’s a premium on this figure going on HK reseller prices. And Crosshair seems with a very big premium these days.

Did you order from Kit?

 

[Ramatuelle]

Im so over waiting for this figure, and im also over waiting for Imperial Cross and Cody.

I can tell you that if that chinese tariff actually hits, I will basically be done. Will for sure keep Echo and Fives. Everyone else is going to require HEAVY evaluation.

Give us Tech damn it

 

[RandomHero]

The good news is that the China tariff can’t go into effect for at least 10 weeks when Trump would be inaugurated. And even then, there’s going to be legislation that’s going to have to be drafted up. I can’t really see this tariffs going into effect for at least several more months.

I would, however, expect Hot Toys and other sixth scale companies to be working diligently to release and ship products before then. From what people like Asta and R_R_X have said, it’s a tough time to be a company in this hobby and I think there’s going to be a slew of cancellations if these tariffs happen, which will really just crush a lot of companies.

 

[endor1]

Still waiting for Tech, yeah strange.

Not a good look when SS starts giving away free HT SW figs. While seeming awesome from a collecting POV, as in build up your ranks whoo-hoo!

But, I can't help thinking this is not good. I hope things turn around, because the last time they give away free SW figs was after the over produced TFA line. I wasn't collecting HT back then, but I've heard eye witness accounts, Lol.

Sad to see so much current SW stock languishing on the shelves. Remember the Mandalorian line, at the time, was like the dawning of a new day after a dark night, as Howard put it.

Now look at it... sign of the times.

 

[darth dennis]

Still waiting for Tech, yeah strange.

Not a good look when SS starts giving away free HT SW figs. While seeming awesome from a collecting POV, as in build up your ranks whoo-hoo!

But, I can't help thinking this is not good. I hope things turn around, because the last time they give away free SW figs was after the over produced TFA line. I wasn't collecting HT back then, but I've heard eye witness accounts, Lol.

Sad to see so much current SW stock languishing on the shelves. Remember the Mandalorian line, at the time, was like the dawning of a new day after a dark night, as Howard put it.

Now look at it... sign of the times.

I think it's mostly a sign of how overproduced HT figures were for a period of time during End game and Mando hype. There are still plenty of SW figures hitting wait list before release and even Sideshow's cantina line, while over priced, is still promising to see. My biggest problem was how they underproduced the last three BB figures making it difficult for some to complete the set. I just got my Tech in from Hong Kong and have completed the group. Will try to post a pic or two soon.

 

[Ramatuelle]

I think just about all of the Mando figures were massively overproduced. This may in part have led to the underproduction of TBB figs other than Echo and Hunter.

Its still a bit of a headspin seeing perhaps the most beautiful Fett ever produced, being given away for free. That's really wild to me.

 

[endor1]

Thanks for your perspectives.

Quite strange to see Hunter and Echo were produced in higher numbers compared to the rest of the team. Wonder if the other 3 Batcher's had their production numbers reduced as HT gauged preorders from Hunter and Echo sales? I had always planned on the whole Batch anyways.

Thinking back on it, sadly the RO releases seemed to have suffered from the over produced, under performing Sequels. Though maybe HT can revisit that era with the imminent Andor S2?

 

[AssassinHood]

Thanks for your perspectives.

Quite strange to see Hunter and Echo were produced in higher numbers compared to the rest of the team. Wonder if the other 3 Batcher's had their production numbers reduced as HT gauged preorders from Hunter and Echo sales? I had always planned on the whole Batch anyways.

Thinking back on it, sadly the RO releases seemed to have suffered from the over produced, under performing Sequels. Though maybe HT can revisit that era with the imminent Andor S2?

I mean it would be no shocker that they produced less of the other Batchers, at the time, no one thought they'd complete the team.

 

[endor1]

I had a good feeling they would do the full batch this time. I wasn't going to let those get away. Sorry some missed out for what ever reason though.

 

[darth dennis]

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[endor1]

My Precious!!

 

[Angelo2113]

I had a good feeling they would do the full batch this time. I wasn't going to let those get away. Sorry some missed out for what ever reason though.

These forums convinced me to go all in on the Bad Batch from the get-go. I'm greatly appreciative for that.

Can't wait to get Tech and complete the team. (Still holding onto hope for Omega.)

 

[Ramatuelle]

These forums convinced me to go all in on the Bad Batch from the get-go. I'm greatly appreciative for that.

Can't wait to get Tech and complete the team. (Still holding onto hope for Omega.)

I was RELUCTANT.

Had just come off a ton of Mando show preorders and here they were, asking me to buy -FIVE- figures. FIVE. This was gonna cost a fortune.

"I'll just buy one or two. I'll buy Echo. We may never get ARC Echo."

Once I saw him in-hand that was it. I still consider Echo to be one of my best figures! Then came pix of him with Hunter and it was over. I knew I was destined to buy all five, especially when I saw how beautiful Crosshair was.

 

[darth dennis]

I was RELUCTANT.

Had just come off a ton of Mando show preorders and here they were, asking me to buy -FIVE- figures. FIVE. This was gonna cost a fortune.

"I'll just buy one or two. I'll buy Echo. We may never get ARC Echo."

Once I saw him in-hand that was it. I still consider Echo to be one of my best figures! Then came pix of him with Hunter and it was over. I knew I was destined to buy all five, especially when I saw how beautiful Crosshair was.

They really do look great all together on the shelf! Great designs!

 

[endor1]

These forums convinced me to go all in on the Bad Batch from the get-go. I'm greatly appreciative for that.

Can't wait to get Tech and complete the team. (Still holding onto hope for Omega.)

Your welcome! Enabling at its finest! Lol


Had high hopes for the whole team, and when they kept teasing all of them with proto's.... that showed some real promise. And then, they displayed them all together at SDCC 22'.... it was all over after that!

 

[endor1]

I was RELUCTANT.

Had just come off a ton of Mando show preorders and here they were, asking me to buy -FIVE- figures. FIVE. This was gonna cost a fortune.

"I'll just buy one or two. I'll buy Echo. We may never get ARC Echo."

Once I saw him in-hand that was it. I still consider Echo to be one of my best figures! Then came pix of him with Hunter and it was over. I knew I was destined to buy all five, especially when I saw how beautiful Crosshair was.

Resistance is futile! You never had a chance.

Lol, I love this meme you posted back during the "will they, or won't they" debate. Sums it up perfectly!

 

[Ramatuelle]

You know, I misplaced that meme. *stuffs picture back in meme folder*

Thanks!

 

[Ramatuelle]

Your welcome! Enabling at its finest! Lol


Had high hopes for the whole team, and when they kept teasing all of them with proto's.... that showed some real promise. And then, they displayed them all together at SDCC 22'.... it was all over after that!

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It was then, that very moment, when she knew all of her good intentions related to fiscal responsibility were toast.

 

[endor1]

Yeah, hold on to that one, it's jolly good! So true! Lol.

Btw, in case you're wondering, I happen to come across your meme post in the Crosshair Thread, Page 16, Post #303....
https://www.collectorfreaks.com/thr...rce-99-crosshair.242912/page-16#post-10884477

It was then, that very moment, when she knew all of her good intentions related to fiscal responsibility were toast.

We're sorry! And, you're welcome!

 

[endor1]

Important Shipping Update on TBB Tech:

"We now take you to the distribution warehouse...."

Later that day...
"Wonder when Tech will ship? What's the hold up? Hmmm."