Yeah they decided to give preference to people who were supposed to get it in their sub... This turned out to be a big mess but it's an awesome figure/accessory... I'm sure it will be widely available...
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You will have to wait 5 more weeks. His delayed for 6 weeks if I remember correctly.
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Yes, until the end of April. They have the info in the mattycollector news section, but not the actual sale page for Vultak. It would be nice if the info was also on the sale page. I guess they feel that would deter people from buying him now. I would assume by law they have to have the delay info on the site, but there's no stipulation as to where on the site. Pretty sneaky.
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I went to my local comic book shop after a long hiatus of not visiting on a regular basis. Turns out the owner started acquiring MOTUC stuff, and he managed to get a MOTUC Talon Fighter. I absolutely had to get a closer look to see for myself what all the hype is about. Well... I got some news for you...
Talon Fighter:
Okay, so the ship is ridiculously huge. It's an impressive size, but it's just way too big. Even just to be able to fit two standard sized figures in it doesn't require this thing to be as big as it is.
The clear plastic windscreen on the ship I examined was totally scratched up. This is what we get for $150+ ???????????????
It turns out the canopy that lifts open is one piece and casted in clear plastic and very flimsy. The parts that are blue are painted on.
The radar dish pops into the top, so... your pushing it into a hole that is clear plastic and COULD crack. poor design!!!
The interior of the craft is pathetic. No sculpted and painted seating, just basic seats (if you even want to call them seats) that look like they were designed by the matty design team. There are STICKERS on either side of the rear seat instead of masked and painted detailing. CHEAP!!!
The rear passenger seating area has no handles to hold on to, so... whoever sits back there is just flopping around.
The stickers they include to stick on to the main dashboard are lame. They could have gave more choices since they resorted to using stickers in the first place. Just laziness right there.
The laser cannons that plug into the sides of the ship are cool, but the very ends of them look like butt plugs... they could have sculpted the ends to look like actual gun barrels, they've achieved this before on other vehicles. More laziness.
The wings plug into the side of the ship and seem to be made of a heavier plastic. Not sure what the deal is with those. The wings DO have airbrush detailing surprisingly.
My buddies ship didn't have any major paint blotches which was a surprise, still the scratched windshield ruins the overall look of the ship.
Point Dread:
Let me tell you. This is the part of the playset that is by far the most pathetic. It's flimsy and poorly engineered. The top piece once snapped together the way it was intended doesn't even sit level. One would need to modify it to sit perfectly level.
The way both pieces fasten together was poorly designed. The front of the top piece has spring loaded clips that can't be released once put together. I would imagine if one wanted to separate them there would be risk of breakage of those tabs OR the piece itself.
As we all know the casting of Point Dread is nothing like what the 4H sculpted... so add that to the list.
The computer console is a joke. Flimsy plastic, two piece design with yet another friggin sticker as the main view screen. The sculpt of the screen is curved like an old style CRT Television... so the sticker bubbles on the edges if not applied properly... and the sticker is pre applied by the factory. AND the computer is too short. It's the perfect hight for the vintage figures though.
Teela:
Do I really need to go into this? We all know that This Teela figure is a mess, at least some of us will admit it. However, I personally think the body is okay. the armor is bulky but no different than most of the POP figures. Would a dedicated sculpt look better? Sure, but the Teela body that came with PD/TF looks good IMO. The head... throw it in the garbage. The helmeted head is slightly better in terms of sculpt. the paint apps on both heads are terrible. Also, the helmeted Teela head is two pieces and the helmet sat crooked on my buddies example. Poor assembling here.
This thing IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY. The ship is the only thing that's half way decent about this whole playset. I was glad to have the opportunity to examine one in person though.
Talon Fighter:
Okay, so the ship is ridiculously huge. It's an impressive size, but it's just way too big. Even just to be able to fit two standard sized figures in it doesn't require this thing to be as big as it is.
The clear plastic windscreen on the ship I examined was totally scratched up. This is what we get for $150+ ???????????????
It turns out the canopy that lifts open is one piece and casted in clear plastic and very flimsy. The parts that are blue are painted on.
The radar dish pops into the top, so... your pushing it into a hole that is clear plastic and COULD crack. poor design!!!
The interior of the craft is pathetic. No sculpted and painted seating, just basic seats (if you even want to call them seats) that look like they were designed by the matty design team. There are STICKERS on either side of the rear seat instead of masked and painted detailing. CHEAP!!!
The rear passenger seating area has no handles to hold on to, so... whoever sits back there is just flopping around.
The stickers they include to stick on to the main dashboard are lame. They could have gave more choices since they resorted to using stickers in the first place. Just laziness right there.
The laser cannons that plug into the sides of the ship are cool, but the very ends of them look like butt plugs... they could have sculpted the ends to look like actual gun barrels, they've achieved this before on other vehicles. More laziness.
The wings plug into the side of the ship and seem to be made of a heavier plastic. Not sure what the deal is with those. The wings DO have airbrush detailing surprisingly.
My buddies ship didn't have any major paint blotches which was a surprise, still the scratched windshield ruins the overall look of the ship.
Point Dread:
Let me tell you. This is the part of the playset that is by far the most pathetic. It's flimsy and poorly engineered. The top piece once snapped together the way it was intended doesn't even sit level. One would need to modify it to sit perfectly level.
The way both pieces fasten together was poorly designed. The front of the top piece has spring loaded clips that can't be released once put together. I would imagine if one wanted to separate them there would be risk of breakage of those tabs OR the piece itself.
As we all know the casting of Point Dread is nothing like what the 4H sculpted... so add that to the list.
The computer console is a joke. Flimsy plastic, two piece design with yet another friggin sticker as the main view screen. The sculpt of the screen is curved like an old style CRT Television... so the sticker bubbles on the edges if not applied properly... and the sticker is pre applied by the factory. AND the computer is too short. It's the perfect hight for the vintage figures though.
Teela:
Do I really need to go into this? We all know that This Teela figure is a mess, at least some of us will admit it. However, I personally think the body is okay. the armor is bulky but no different than most of the POP figures. Would a dedicated sculpt look better? Sure, but the Teela body that came with PD/TF looks good IMO. The head... throw it in the garbage. The helmeted head is slightly better in terms of sculpt. the paint apps on both heads are terrible. Also, the helmeted Teela head is two pieces and the helmet sat crooked on my buddies example. Poor assembling here.
This thing IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY. The ship is the only thing that's half way decent about this whole playset. I was glad to have the opportunity to examine one in person though.
I got for 120 shipped in the Cyber Sale, it was originally intended to be an extra for my CG that I also got in CS, however that one got lost (btw Matty kindly offered me a refund although it was shipped without insurrance/ tracking no, thats what I call great service!). Nevertheless its a very nice stand alone piece. Personally I never liked PD on CG neither in the Classics line, nor in the Original vintage line. I see it more as an own base outside of CG.
I know what you mean with the assembly of PD. I have had the same problem. However modifications dont need to be done. It just hasnt been assembled properbly. Once done right, its pretty sharp. However they should have added some kind of instruction to avoid this misery.
TF is something that I really like. I especially enjoy the size of the Falcon. I dont care about the amount of figures that can be put insode, I simply enjoy the wide wings that make it look like a mix of a jet and a bird. However I believe this is just a matter of taste. Also I cannot say anything negative about the execution of TF.
I agree about the decals and the computer though. However I couldnt care less. Never intended to use those stickers and the computer made it into PD which is displayed with the interrior facing the back. So it wouldnt have been visible anyway.
As for Teela, I have already mentioned that she must be the worst - THE WORSEST - figure of the line. Yet I have seen bashes with the red Teela accessoires from the weapons pack that dont look too bad.
Sorry about typing mistakes. I am writing with my cell phone.
I know what you mean with the assembly of PD. I have had the same problem. However modifications dont need to be done. It just hasnt been assembled properbly. Once done right, its pretty sharp. However they should have added some kind of instruction to avoid this misery.
TF is something that I really like. I especially enjoy the size of the Falcon. I dont care about the amount of figures that can be put insode, I simply enjoy the wide wings that make it look like a mix of a jet and a bird. However I believe this is just a matter of taste. Also I cannot say anything negative about the execution of TF.
I agree about the decals and the computer though. However I couldnt care less. Never intended to use those stickers and the computer made it into PD which is displayed with the interrior facing the back. So it wouldnt have been visible anyway.
As for Teela, I have already mentioned that she must be the worst - THE WORSEST - figure of the line. Yet I have seen bashes with the red Teela accessoires from the weapons pack that dont look too bad.
Sorry about typing mistakes. I am writing with my cell phone.
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I have to disagree with the assembly of PD. The one I messed around with was assembled correctly. Each side has a mounting point then there's the one in the front with the spring loaded taps. I made sure all were connected and they were. sitting on a flat, level surface, I took a level to the top of PD and it was way off.
But being level is just half the problem. It also has to look good, and it doesn't no matter how it's assembled. Once the thing is put together, it's looks lopsided when you look at it head on, and the top window isn't plumb with the rest of the structure. LOL! There is nothing "sharp" about it, but that's just my opinion.
I hope he doesn't mind me mentioning him, but Bad Vermin made a much better PD with better functionality, especially when used on Castle Grayskull. AND it's one piece that can be used as Point Dread or the top piece for the castle.
But being level is just half the problem. It also has to look good, and it doesn't no matter how it's assembled. Once the thing is put together, it's looks lopsided when you look at it head on, and the top window isn't plumb with the rest of the structure. LOL! There is nothing "sharp" about it, but that's just my opinion.
I hope he doesn't mind me mentioning him, but Bad Vermin made a much better PD with better functionality, especially when used on Castle Grayskull. AND it's one piece that can be used as Point Dread or the top piece for the castle.
Have any pics of that one? Is it for sale?
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If you mean Bad Vermin's Point Dread, I have no pics. Not sure if he's still making them to sell. Here's a link though.
For Sale: Point Dread style playset for MOTUC Castle Grayskull
If you mean the MOTUC Point Dread/Talon Fighter that I just critiqued, No. It's part of my buddy's display in his comic shop.
I'll be honest. If I could buy just the ship, I would. I know a trick that doesn't fully take scratches out of clear plastic, but can dramatically subdue them. Believe it or not BRASSO with a cotton cloth does the trick.
For Sale: Point Dread style playset for MOTUC Castle Grayskull
If you mean the MOTUC Point Dread/Talon Fighter that I just critiqued, No. It's part of my buddy's display in his comic shop.
I'll be honest. If I could buy just the ship, I would. I know a trick that doesn't fully take scratches out of clear plastic, but can dramatically subdue them. Believe it or not BRASSO with a cotton cloth does the trick.
I was refering to the custom one. For my taste it is looking a little bit too small, but I wouldnt display it on CG anyway so I dont mind the bigger size of the Mattel one. Thanks anyway for pointing me into the direction. 
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Made the mistake of ordering Point Dread for full price from Mattycollector this past month ... no protective shipping carton, no added packing, just loose in a bigger box with single tape straps that were loose and the toy box itself arrived dented on all sides. Have to honestly say, F$%#! Mattel and Digital River.
Those who have already said so, you were right. It's not worth full price.
Wait for the sale or liquidation to Big Lots. Mail order from a company that doesn't care is a no-win situation for the mint on card/mint in box collector.
Buyer beware.
Those who have already said so, you were right. It's not worth full price.
Wait for the sale or liquidation to Big Lots. Mail order from a company that doesn't care is a no-win situation for the mint on card/mint in box collector.
Buyer beware.
Talon Fighter is pretty awesome!! T
Yes it's a bit big but design and quality are top notch!!
Point Dread felt a bit flimsy to me at first but then found out about the lock system and it works perfectly! And goes great visually in the same style as Grayskull, it is overpriced but in my case, since I flipped Teela for $80.00 it was a great deal for me!
And we'll, as for packing it, DR has been terrible since the beginning and they don't care... And I'm assuming the contract they have with Mattel works for them because they don't seem eager to change it... But at this point, unless they hire Amazon or something like that as Fullfilment company, any new one would be quite the risk to take...
Yes it's a bit big but design and quality are top notch!!
Point Dread felt a bit flimsy to me at first but then found out about the lock system and it works perfectly! And goes great visually in the same style as Grayskull, it is overpriced but in my case, since I flipped Teela for $80.00 it was a great deal for me!
And we'll, as for packing it, DR has been terrible since the beginning and they don't care... And I'm assuming the contract they have with Mattel works for them because they don't seem eager to change it... But at this point, unless they hire Amazon or something like that as Fullfilment company, any new one would be quite the risk to take...
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If you're a MOC/MIB collector, I recommend buying from BBTS. It's much more expensive, but they take a little more pride in their packaging. They use tough bubble wrap with all their items, at least everything I've purchased from them..
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It's not called the Talon Fighter as it has no actual talons. It's called the Chicken Foot fighter.
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So, Vultak is no longer available.
He hasn't even shipped yet.
At this stage in the game, why would anyone buy him without watching a review or view pics of the figure in fan hands first?
Maybe the resellers bought them up to scalp on ebay?
Maybe mattycollector is simply full of crap?
He hasn't even shipped yet.
At this stage in the game, why would anyone buy him without watching a review or view pics of the figure in fan hands first?
Maybe the resellers bought them up to scalp on ebay?
Maybe mattycollector is simply full of crap?
Pretty sure Vultak is a mess for them too. A figure being 6 weeks late hurts the overall sale.
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ANTI-ETERNIA HE-MAN
For those of you who want this, here's a direct link to the sale page.
Anti-Eternia He-Man® Figure
The best part is this:
"This figure is only offered intermittently on MattyCollector.com, with no guarantee of availability at any specific time."
...and how it totally conflicts with this contradiction in terms:
"(2016 Chase figure, available during Early Access only)"
For those of you who want this, here's a direct link to the sale page.
Anti-Eternia He-Man® Figure
The best part is this:
"This figure is only offered intermittently on MattyCollector.com, with no guarantee of availability at any specific time."
...and how it totally conflicts with this contradiction in terms:
"(2016 Chase figure, available during Early Access only)"
Eamon
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Just back from a trip. Was there a reason given why Voltak was delayed?
Production issues, slow shipping... Something like this. With the fact that it happens every year with Chinese New Year. I believe that the new production firm is simply on holiday for a few weeks. This is one of the poor decisions Mattel did. But judging from the latest news about other toylines Mattel seems to have production issues with almost all of their lines lately. I am pretty certain this is also why MOTUC quality feels so cheap for the last 2 years or so. Anyway...
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