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23 hours ago, thehumantorch said:

I was gonna say the same thing.  The writer understands what's going on and states it clearly.

Forbes apparently lets basically anyone write for them, if you're good enough they'll buy the article. That's according to one of their regular writers, Paul Tassi, who covers video games, mostly one in particular. 

Those standards are allegedly not that high, and I've certainly seen Tassi make many mistakes over the years, but I don't know that it's fair to expect him to have an editor who knows the minutiae of one video game. It is what it is. 

1 hour ago, GeeksAreMyPeeps said:

They did not state that they were closing down.

Are we really going to niggle over this? How else would your average joe interpret this statement by them? “We regret to inform you that despite our best efforts and all of your wonderful support, Bad Idea as we know it must end,” they said. “Our sincerest thanks for the incredible journey." Or their literal statement 'Bad Idea Is Over.' 

The intent of the statement is blatantly clear in what it's trying to convey to consumers. Now, sure, it's a hoax, but that doesn't change the wording of their statement. 

13 minutes ago, F For Fake said:

It really is a great figure. I posted some pics of mine several pages out, you might check them out if you're inclined. I'm still not going whole hog on this line, but I do have John Constantine and the new "steel box" (or whatever it's called) Wolverine on pre-order. Trying to not get sucked in too far on this line...

Terrific photos! Yeah, Dr Fate was also my first figure from the line, and I've now preordered Bishop and the Fantastic Four set. I'm also deciding if I want either of the versions of Cyclops (probably not, neither really speak to me). I'm lucky in that I haven't liked that many of their redesigns, but now it's a whole new ballgames having one in-hand, and knowing how good they can be. 

My main problem is I already collect too many lines and have 2 expensive lines I collect, one regularly and one fairly often now, Transformers Masterpiece line and Storm Collectibles Mortal Kombat line, neither of which are cheap. So something will have to give. 

I'm torn on this new Cyclops from DST. I love the sculpt, and it's my favourite costume, currently only represented in my statue/bust collection by the Kotobukiya bust with the weird rotating base (beautiful piece, just a bit odd). On the other hand, I don't feel the paintjob is quite up to snuff. The paint looks (to me) like it lacks refinement, and is a bit thick, not the slick applications we expect these days. I feel this way about most DST resin paintjobs.

Here's the piece in question: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/167795

Anyone have any thoughts on it? I'd love other opinions to help sway my purchasing decision one way or the other. 

Yeah, that stuff hasn't been reprinted in a long time. Also don't forget volume 3 can't be legally reprinted (well, it probably can, but it's a legal mess past issue 6, so they shy away from it, we've only seen issue 4 reprinted once) so take that into consideration. 

I'd take the Cybertronian Guides to the TFW2005 Boards. Probably get better money for them there. 

A few DW comics do okay, but it's very few, and a mixed bag of okay. You might end up better selling regular covers (A or B) as sets. Check for sigs in Dynamic Forces covers. The usual. 

On 6/24/2021 at 1:26 AM, Lobo1969 said:

The short version? The company is not "closing", but more of a rebranding. The clues are are already presented in this thread...

Why should I need to search out 'clues' on such a simple thing as 'is a company I may enjoy closing down as they stated they were.' That statement affects my finances (even if just in a minor way) inconveniencing me and just plain annoying me. You just don't do that to customers on such a basic part of your business. How many people will take it as fact, like any sane person would, or get frustrated, and go 'screw it, I'm out'? I want a comics company, not a drama production. 

It's also not like Indy companies. They mostly aren't chosen to be stocked by the retailer, and would be elated to hear retailers and customers are demanding their books. This is the other way around. Retailers are approaching Bad Idea for their books, and signing on to their rules just to touch their books, a very different situation. 

Bad Idea's new name? My super secret inside source tells me it's FDQ Comics. 

I still occasionally rewatch the 'Absolute Justice' episode of this show. It was a decent attempt at the JSA, and Dr Fate looked pretty darn good, still holds up, IMO. 

6 minutes ago, iggy said:

Not the Maude Squad, the MOD SQUAD! 

Big ups to Kav for actually admitting he was wrong on the tracing thing. It's a sad rarity these days to see people do that and admit they were wrong, publicly. Good on you, mate. 

On 5/19/2021 at 1:42 PM, MattTheDuck said:

It seems like standing outside the Pawn Stars shop with a "I pay more for comics than Rick!" sign could be a winning strategery.

But you don't offer the other half of what these people want: the opportunity to be on TV and have their 15 minutes of fame. I'd wager many, if not most, know they could get better prices elsewhere, but they're settling for less for the opportunity to be on television. 

Wendy's in Australia is a completely different chain, no relation to the US one. They mainly sell hot dogs and milkshakes. 

1 minute ago, THE_BEYONDER said:

Go check out the movie “Quadrophenia”

 

I will, thank you. I love learning about past pop culture. 

Didn't that guy end up massively defrauding people, or am I thinking of another early online comic retailer? It ended sadly with some DVD sets for some old niche show, like Lost In Space or something. I remember it was supposed to come with a lunchbox. 

Thanks @iggy. My searches only gave me video game mod results. I didn't think to add 'subculture'. Cheers, mate! 

What's mod mean in this context? My guess would've been modern, but you get a free Mod Bobby Sherman, so that can't be it, and I can't see them having Bobby Sherman mods for Pong, so the modern usage is out. 

Can anyone please help a guy out? Yes this stuff is older than me. 

On 5/14/2021 at 5:52 AM, Sauce Dog said:

It makes sense budget wise; you get the most bang for your buck in your nudity scenes when you include a dude that has 2 penises

 But will he have.... you know... the Snyder Cut.... 

This was rumoured for sooo long, and everyone just disregarded it as bunk. Here we are, it's real. Strange that we seem to be foregoing a follow-up to Bumblebee, and taking a bit of a risky turn with Beast Wars. Fingers crossed for Rhinox! 

On 6/21/2021 at 5:00 AM, kav said:

I dont know anything about the mutant turtle guys.

They're Teenage. Mutant. Ninja. Turtles. That order is important, okay? Only the true fans really understand that, and will shy away from stories that don't prioritise the hijinx in that specific order. Give 'em the Dark Phoenix Saga and it's junk if the focus isn't on their teenagerism first and foremost. 

Follow me? No? Great. 

Big fan of Johnson And Johnson Talcopia. 

So soft 

How's it unknown artwork when it's a) known, and b) if you mean the attribution is unknown, it's clearly labelled and the early style of Eastman and Laird? 

'Please be patient, I'm still learning.' 

21 minutes ago, Namtak said:

Thats the question aint it ?

No, they said it was Archie.

Listen harder. 

2 hours ago, fantastic_four said:

I pre-ordered as well.  I'm not a fan of most Mezco cloth goods, and the uniforms on these look somewhat like sweaters, but the Thing looks spectacular, and the accessories are incredible.  Mr. Fantastic's stretchy swappable parts look hella fun too, I wish Hasbro would do that same thing with an upcoming Legends release of Reed.

Their recent Dr Fate was my first Mezco 1:12 Collective, and it's pretty great, so if it's that good (and the 4 look waaaaay better) I'll be satisfied. 

And D'Vorah will be in it!