Hot Toys 1/6 Tumbler/Batpod Batman

[SanShouXMA]

Re: Tumbler Vs DE-209

You know we DO have a "What's your latest purchase" thread. You can post all your new goodies in there without having to open a new thread each and every time you get a new figure.

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=7

But yeah very nice pick up. How many figures have you bought? It seems like you spend a couple grand on figures in a very little amount of time.

 

[Johnnyr]

Re: Tumbler Vs DE-209

My bad learning

 

[grphyx1]

Re: Tumbler Vs DE-209

Johnnyr you should spend a little time familiarizing yourself with the different threads in the forum, it's not twitter.

 

[Johnnyr]

Batman Position on Batpod help

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I put Batman on the Batpod and I would like your feedback on the position he is in. Also I would like feedback on the cape position I would like to make it better looking and I am sure you guys can help. I would really appreciate it if you went on youtube johnnyr2525 to see the video I did on his position and give me some feedback on how I can make batman look better on the batpod. Thanks for the help guys, and I promise to make less threads.

 

[garou_terry]

Warner Brothers Studio owns them
yeah those are real and I saw them durng my LA WB Studio tour. I was soo happy

I posted those to show that some scratches or "weathering" is needed anyways to be more movie accurate

oh haha of course of course. i just thought that the pic was from a private collector! :emperor danggggg!!!!

i agree, battle-damaged tumbler!!!

 

[nikoniko]

So after a five month long wait, HT customer service finally sent me my replacement Batmobile. This is actually my third Batmobile, as the first two had numerous issues such as major glue marks and parts where it looked like the plastic had melted and lost shape and/or detail (in addition to the ubiquitous two smear marks on the roof). The first replacement was provided by the US retailer, but after two bum specimens, I opted to send this directly to HT. Luckily, HT was gracious enough to pay for shipping to HK. Well, despite the delay, I must say HT really came through. They shipped this International Priority FedEx (which can cost more than what I paid for the Tumbler) so I got this in a day. And this Batmobile is pretty much perfect - no glue marks (other than a few inside near the windows), and no blemishes - not even the two rub marks that everyone seems to have. I did notice that my Tumbler seemed to have additional clear plastic sheets placed on key surfaces to prevent damage.

I know HT gets some flack for CS and QC issues and I certainly had my share(ie responses only after repeated emails, etc.). I know Gloria Leung, HT's previous CS representative and who I initially dealt with, left the company, so this may explain some of the problems. I've come to realize that HT, being a HK company, may still be learning about CS and the additional responsibilities and burdens that come with expanding its global market presence. I've dealt with HK companies and firms professionally and even they can be slow to respond. Most of all, I've learned to persevere and be patient and HT will come through. They did for me.

 

[Geil]

Congrats!! Now STFU and post show off your pride with some actual pictures
I don;t think HT neccessarily has bad CS cause they did replace my sonar head quickly. They are just not smart in dealing with issues that cannot be resolved with simple swap and replace strategy but hope they will get there

 

[nikoniko]

Congrats!! Now STFU and post show off your pride with some actual pictures

ha ha. Well, I had to put my "pride" back in the box until I get a nice shiny case like the ones you make! and then I have to figure out where to put that!

 

[Geil]

nono it's the other way around find a spot first then you can think of a case solution

 

[vodoun]

Why a 5 month wait for a replacement direct from Hot Toys?

Did they have to make a new one...


These collectibles seem as if they are nearing more hassle than it's worth. The way things are going with these things it's like dealing with computer parts. Faulty ram, faulty hard drives etc

I know these are stellar pieces but you have to admit there seems to be a lot of grief to them these days. How many times should one have to keep sending it back to get one the way it should be. Not like something that fell off the back of a truck.

 

[Pennyworth]

I just joined the club! Bought vader70450's Tumbler used on ebay. :chew $360 shipped!

A few small issues, but I felt like I couldn't pass on this price. Very excited to finally add this piece to the collection.

 

[mt24]

I just joined the club! Bought vader70450's Tumbler used on ebay. :chew $360 shipped!

A few small issues, but I felt like I couldn't pass on this price. Very excited to finally add this piece to the collection.

Good deal man. Congrats!

 

[Johnnyr]

You will love it just a great piece.

 

[nyc1962]

I was really on the fence about buying a Tumbler, bit saw BBTS had one for $450 with slightly damaged box, but the product is mint and sealed. This was cheaper than what they were going for on EBAY. It was either the Tumbler or IM2 HT figures and the Tumbler won out. Plus I always liked DK more, so I figured this would be a better addition the collection. Plus, I'll sell my sell HT IM figures from the first movie (the complete run including exclusives) to pay for it. There's going to be too much IM2 HT stuff anyway and don't have room to display all of it.

BTW- anyone know where I could get a display case big enough to hold the Tumbler?

 

[sifu74]

you can contact Geil,he is a member here, he makes a kickass acrylic case for it. you will see him post alot in the dx02 oil leaking special edition dark knight...hehe

 

[Geil]

Oooo another Tumbler owner
thanks SiFu and for pointing out being a leaker
but you know this is still my favorite piece and thread

 

[SanShouXMA]

This is indeed an amazing piece and ranked high on my all time favorites list. It is truely amazing but sadly extremely fragile. So no messing with be had with this HT product... hmm... now that I think of it. I think every HT product has had some sort of problem. At least all the ones they've taken a chance on and thought OUT of the box with.

 

[Johnnyr]

I saw Toys2@net had tumblers for $449 and batpods for $295 not a bad price. I bought a second batpod from them and it was perfect. Just a heads up.

 

[Johnnyr]

If you are looking into buying a damaged Tumbler you can take a look at the video in my sig about Cheap Tumblers to see what it takes to make it perfect. Just for your info

 

[Geil]

Another 1/6 ride for Bruce