ThunderCats Ultimates

Posted by: @jim_abell

Sorry for the delay on posting this.  Computer seems to be working right at the moment and I've finally got the time to sit and organize my thoughts to some degree (though I'm sure I'll end up rambling as I always do... See?... I've started already...).  This is something to keep in mind for the Thundertank.  I'm sure that it's going to be a big, hefty piece of plastic and it will be sturdy enough for what it is but what it isn't is a "toy" at least not in the sense of something that Mattel would release.  Super7 isn't making a "toy" they're making a "collectable" that functions *like* a toy.  Brian has a great staff of designers and engineers but he doesn't have the type of engineers/safety people or testing equipment that a real toy company like Mattel has.  If Mattel were making the tank they'd still label it as an "Adult Collectable" but it would still go though all of the safety testing that all of their other products go through.  As great as Snake Mountain is (and to be fair, the initial design work was done by Mattel and the Four Horsemen) it does have a few issues that aren't really a problem for an adult collectable but would never pass muster for a real toy company to release.  For instance the walls are thick enough that normal display use won't have a problem but there were a lot of reports of the walls cracking around the hinge if care wasn't taken.  It also isn't easy to move around as there is no latch to keep it closed and there is no real handhold to carry it by (both of which I'm sure lead to most of the cracked plastic), it's something that needs to be cradled from below when moving.  Mine has an issue with the topmost piece where the gateway doesn't want to snap into the base piece.  I still need to take a hairdryer to it and get it snapped together properly (of course it will never go back into the box after that because that thing ain't coming apart after that).  Essentially what I'm trying to say is that it probably won't be something that you'll have to handle like an eggshell but you will probably need to take care with how you pick it up when moving from place to place just to make sure that you  don't put something like the hinges on the passenger compartment or those on the wheel-feet in a bind and chance plastic cracking.  And if there is any assembly required make sure that you have a hairdryer handy just-in-case.

This is all important information to know. Thank you so much. 

Wave 6 is up for preorder at BBTS. I'm passing, which is kind of nice.

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&PageSize=100&SortOrder=New&Brand=2644&Series=17976&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=marketing&utm_content=

BBTS exclusive Invisible Tygra up for pre-order...

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/214358

Posted by: @jim_abell

BBTS exclusive Invisible Tygra up for pre-order...

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/214358

It's a probable no for me, but since it's coming out second quarter 2023 I'll have plenty of time to decide for sure. 

Hammerhand doesn't have his grip action feature, but on one of his included robot hands each finger is articulated. Next best thing. 

Got these this week.  I gotta check work's order site more often as I missed out on Vultureman...  Now I really need to get caught up on everything released and I know that's going to be expensive...

Big Bad Toy Store currently has nearly everything in stock at normal prices. 

Some NYCC reveals: https://toynewsi.com/345-44688

Needed Snarf, Ratar-O, and Willa. I hope Snarf costs a little less. The Ratar-O is very show accurate. 

Also this is Willa's first figure ever. 

Mongor and samples of Mandora and her bike

https://toynewsi.com/345-44723

Posted by: @matt-zimmer

I hope Snarf costs a little less.

The link above says Snarf will be $55 so I have to think that he comes with either a ton of stuff or a giant accessory.  There were other "Snarfs" on the show, right?...  Maybe it's going to be a 2-pack?...  Ratar-O is going to be $65 because of his size.

Always wanted Mongor. Safari Joe next, please. 

Posted by: @jim_abell

Posted by: @matt-zimmer

I hope Snarf costs a little less.

The link above says Snarf will be $55 so I have to think that he comes with either a ton of stuff or a giant accessory.  There were other "Snarfs" on the show, right?...  Maybe it's going to be a 2-pack?...  Ratar-O is going to be $65 because of his size.

Somebody pointed out it's b.s. they are charging us more for the larger figures, and full price for the undersize ones. 

Wave 7 up for preorder at BBTS. They decided not to raise the price for Ratar-O after all. 

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/222284

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