The 3A Thread

[Monger]

Yeah. Had they did a one eyed red version with a commander horn, I would have went for it. But the current one they have is just disgraceful. The proportions were disgusting too.

 

[gunm]

I think that's one reason, another could be that many collectors spend big $$$ to chase down collectables only to find the same collectable been re-released later. I am sure that will annoy quite a few with re-release.

They shouldn't be annoyed. No one forced them to pay big bucks, just as no one told them they absolutely needed that item at that particular time.

I've missed many things that have since become very expensive, but I know my limits and am not going to chase after them.

Luckily, with threeA, they do give you chances to get characters you might've missed, and with something new or different than before to boot. I don't see it as a negative, and I'm actually happy for the opportunity to get the figure at the price it was intended by the manufacturer to sell for as opposed to some inflated, ridiculous, after-market price.

 

[Gregorbian]

I don't mind variants/new colourways. Quite frankly, I'd be fine with straight up rereleases of popular characters/bots/etc., but I understand that would diminish the collectible nature of the lines somewhat.

I would love to see some more V.1 Dropcloths, Berties (any version already made) and Grunts. The designs of those figures in particular are what drew me in to 3A a few months ago. I've never been one to hunt down rare variants, so that's not really an issue for me.

However, I would jump at the chance to pick up a few of the older 3A figures (even repaints) at reasonable prices. Granted, the Kidrobot forum has been immensely helpful in enabling me to purchase older 3A figures without completely destroying my wallet, but I would welcome repaints/new colourways of older figures.

 

[minivader]

They shouldn't be annoyed. No one forced them to pay big bucks, just as no one told them they absolutely needed that item at that particular time.

I've missed many things that have since become very expensive, but I know my limits and am not going to chase after them.

Luckily, with threeA, they do give you chances to get characters you might've missed, and with something new or different than before to boot. I don't see it as a negative, and I'm actually happy for the opportunity to get the figure at the price it was intended by the manufacturer to sell for as opposed to some inflated, ridiculous, after-market price.

Yeah, what a bunch suckers. LOL.


j/k

 

[gunm]

Hm new blog post saying more AP coming up. If it's AK AP, I might actually bite. I was soooo tempted to get AP JC, and I kind of regret not jumping on it when I saw it.

I also regret not getting the TK slicers.

 

[RagingBull]

Hm new blog post saying more AP coming up. If it's AK AP, I might actually bite. I was soooo tempted to get AP JC, and I kind of regret not jumping on it when I saw it.

I also regret not getting the TK slicers.

What will they be 1/12 again?

 

[blue devil]

Gunm, you should be able to get the slicers for close to retail when they start landing. A lot of people were suckered into getting the 3pack for an Interbaka and also bought the Kyuu set separately for the bothead. So if you want a Kyuu you're probably set.

 

[gunm]

Not too interested in the TKs in 1/12. I'd be down for some AK though.

Well, we'll see either way...

 

[blue devil]

Oh, I thought you meant the recent slicer sale. Baka and Kyuu in 1/6 are already pretty pricey...and forget about 1/6 Interbaka.

 

[swtimes11]

Are you sure that Wasabi will not re-released as a variant? Seems like that is the trend.

 

[gunm]

It's whatever Ash feels like at that moment.

 

[xfindusx]

there is a 1:6 interbaka??? never saw one?!

 

[gunm]

There's a 1/6 Slicer TK Baka that was released, if that's what you're referring to. I don't remember anyone mentioning an Interbaka though...

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

Got my first Detolf and used it for all my ThreeA so far.

Didn't like the caninet initially as it looked cheap and ugly, i know i know, get what you pay for. But with more inside it, it looks better.

So right now i stand at 9 figures

 

[dedguy]

I'm not a big fan of detolfs myself. They tend to be too small to display 1/6 scale stuff with adequate room imo. My setup is a mixture of floor cabinets and wall shelves. Also all stuff from Ikea. I have some room too for some additional stuff.


New Shelves by dangercorpse, on Flickr


New Shelves by dangercorpse, on Flickr

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

Great Shelves and display Dedguy, aren't you afraid of shelfdives though?

 

[Wanderer]

I'm not a big fan of detolfs myself. They tend to be too small to display 1/6 scale stuff with adequate room imo. My setup is a mixture of floor cabinets and wall shelves. Also all stuff from Ikea. I have some room too for some additional stuff.


New Shelves by dangercorpse, on Flickr


New Shelves by dangercorpse, on Flickr

Dusting nightmare

 

[gunm]

dedguy strikes me as someone who can maintain that kind of setup.

 

[dedguy]

Dusting isn't really an issue. I like to change up my display about as often as I need to dust so it all works out. Take everything down, dust, put back up. Takes a few hours maybe once a month.

Shelf dives just don't seem to happen with 1/6 scale stuff. I used to have that problem with smaller figures but since switching to 1/6 scale stuff it doesn't seem to be a problem.

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

I've had Fat Drown and F-Legion take dives a few time, Drown fell but he was next to my TV at the time so he didn't fall far. Legion is behind glass but still

I put black tape around the ball joint (that goes into the shoe) this evening but he's still a little wobbly, what else can i try?