XM Studios Magneto

[filip629]

Then your a buyer because he's going to be priced $50-75 more then the other releases they have had thus far. Where in the heck did you come up with $1200 from Savage

Yeah that's what I figured. There's no need to throw around such outrageous numbers. If XM is in it for the long haul (which I certainly believe is the case), I can't see them gouging their customers on Mags. I think it would really hurt their brand if they did and they seem to be too on top of things for that to happen. It's refreshing seeing them conduct business the way they do.

OK James. If you don't mind my asking...how much did the XM Hulk set you back? The cost of Hulk should be a fair gauge as to how much Mags will be going for shipped. You know I'm going to be bugging you for the best route to take when Mags finally goes up for sale.

 

[Collectorcol]

I don't think 'gouging' comes into it. Looking at Magneto next to Capt. makes me think Magneto would be worth/cost much more.
Hope it isn't for you guys.

 

[filip629]

I don't think 'gouging' comes into it. Looking at Magneto next to Capt. makes me think Magneto would be worth/cost much more.
Hope it isn't for you guys.

Well, all of their merch so far has been the same price. Regardless of size (Hulk is massive) or a ton of switch out parts (Cap and Black Widow), the price remained the same. Shipping costs were the only difference that I could see (Hulk costing the most to ship because of his sheer size). My gouging comment was kind of directed at Savage because he mentioned a $1200 price tag for Mags. If it sells any where near that price, that's easily gouging in my book. I'm of the same frame of mind that Tavegg is. This will be in the ball park of the other releases XM has offered so far. I'm anxiously awaiting more info on this piece. We should know all the numbers soon enough.

 

[Tavegg]

Filip
I don't have an exact dollar amount yet but based on estimated shipping I should pay around $830 shipped for hulk. $300 of that is shipping alone. I can help you with Mags fer sure.

 

[skillet]

Filip
I don't have an exact dollar amount yet but based on estimated shipping I should pay around $830 shipped for hulk. $300 of that is shipping alone. I can help you with Mags fer sure.

Yeah, help us fer sho. If it comes in at $850-900 shipped, that would be sweet. Oh, it'll sting, but it's a good sting.

 

[filip629]

Filip
I don't have an exact dollar amount yet but based on estimated shipping I should pay around $830 shipped for hulk. $300 of that is shipping alone. I can help you with Mags fer sure.

You are a gentleman and a scholar James. I'll be hitting you up when the time is right. As ever, thanks for your help and advise bro.

 

[bluedragon868]

any one no when pre order is up for this im in Australia want to get one who will be selling them?????? that will sell to me

 

[bluedragon868]

where can I get this from whens pre order, im in australia, any one help out

 

[DFanatic]

where can I get this from whens pre order, im in australia, any one help out

Check out the super awesome thread I made. Link on my signature.

 

[wanderlai]

Check out the super awesome thread I made. Link on my signature.

BBTS is selling their Black Widow

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=XMS10000&mode=retail

 

[Legionpichon]

where can I get this from whens pre order, im in australia, any one help out

Send kayorzz or TCSC (forum members) a pm!

 

[VanDammage]

I hope BBTS continues selling XM product. Seems like their price is competative.


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[filip629]

I hope BBTS continues selling XM product. Seems like their price is competative.


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I'm sure they will. So long as there are international peeps that want XM merch, someone will provide these pieces to those customers. I have total confidence that nothing is going to stop the XM train. Fantastic looking 1/4 fully sculpted pieces with stellar QC is obviously in pretty high demand. So long as SSC continues to ignore the demand for these pieces, XM will be there to fill the void. Damn, if we could get XM pieces here for approximately the same $$$...SSC would be hard pressed to get any of my business. XM has done a far better job of giving me what I want as a consumer. Stunning 1/4 fully sculpted pieces is where it will always be at for me. For this reason, I'll ALWAYS be watching closely for new releases by XM. I can promise this, for every XM piece I buy, that's money SSC will never see from me. When I lock up an XM mags, I'll have no interest in a SSC PF.

I'm grateful that XM gives us collectors options SSC does not. Right now, XM is the only dedicated 1/4 fully sculpted line available to collectors. So long as the demand for XM pieces exists, retailers will find a way to get them in our hands. Of this, I have no doubt. The XM train has already left the station. There's no going back now.

 

[creature4000]

IMO it's not about fully sculpted 1/4th statues vs PF's.

XM Pros:
1) Better Designs (minus hulk face and cap eyes)
2) Better Sculpting
3) QC - seems better and customer service seems good right now on those QC issues they do have.
4) Good Paint (not great, even if a bit more comic/cartoony, but good).

XM Cons:
1) Avaiablity - hard to find international suppliers that can trust (soon to change with more getting on board)
2) Price
3) Paint not great, but with SS's QC issues might be better.

All in All as a collector I'll give a bit on paint & price if the peice I get has a better design and delivered product is what I ordered (not some sloppy paint aplication and customer service)

XM is on the right track.
.. and I still love Sideshow so no hate here.


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[CallMeTheDoctor]

I'm also impressed with their packaging. I mean it took 30 minutes yesterday to box up a few pieces. Trying to deal with tape and all that crap.

Velcro straps and all will kill that time frame.

I haven't been with sideshow long to be against em, but if I'm joining the game, I want to make sure I go with clean hitters. XM seems to be doing just that.

 

[RagingBull]

I actually prefer mixed-media over fully sculpted most of the time. It makes the statue more unique IMO but saying that I won't pass up a fully sculpted statue if done well. So this (Magneto) & Wolverine I've already dropped my money on, no way can I pass them 2 up. Thanos will be next & hopefully Phoenix & Antman will be ordered to

I don't really understand the hate SS has been getting by some lately but everyone's entitled to there opinion so fair enough but for me SS have been making some great pieces DC & Marvel wise, can't comment on there other licences because I don't collect them. My only problem with SS would be QC, even though I'm yet to experience any issues myself but if it's as bad as I'm led to believe then my luck will eventually run out

 

[TCSC]

I actually prefer mixed-media over fully sculpted most of the time. It makes the statue more unique IMO but saying that I won't pass up a fully sculpted statue if done well. So this (Magneto) & Wolverine I've already dropped my money on, no way can I pass them 2 up. Thanos will be next & hopefully Phoenix & Antman will be ordered to

I don't really understand the hate SS has been getting by some lately but everyone's entitled to there opinion so fair enough but for me SS have been making some great pieces DC & Marvel wise, can't comment on there other licences because I don't collect them. My only problem with SS would be QC, even though I'm yet to experience any issues myself but if it's as bad as I'm led to believe then my luck will eventually run out

Steve?! That you? LOL

 

[VanDammage]

I like mixed-media and fully sculpted. Depends on the characters. To me WW2 Cap works well with mixed-media, but Batman doesn't. I hate the pajama look. I'd much prefer a character like him fully sculpted. They did a great job with the mixed-media on Deadpool as well.

 

[RagingBull]

Steve?! That you? LOL

Huh? Yeah

Sorry how do you know me?

 

[RagingBull]

I like mixed-media and fully sculpted. Depends on the characters. To me WW2 Cap works well with mixed-media, but Batman doesn't. I hate the pajama look. I'd much prefer a character like him fully sculpted. They did a great job with the mixed-media on Deadpool as well.

Can't comment on Batman because mines still not arrived yet, should of been today but minus the pits he does look great to me

But I do like characters like Spiderman, Wolverine & Dare Devil who wear skin tight suits to be fully sculpted. The mixed media done on Deadpool was perfection as far I'm concerned

Characters like Joker, Doom need to be mixed-media for me