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Post by Girl Power on Sept 1, 2007 14:50:11 GMT -5
It's Kendra telling Buffy about Mr. Pointy That's so cool! I can almost hear the bad Jamaican accent!
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Post by Dave the Vampire Slayer on Sept 1, 2007 20:48:53 GMT -5
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Post by slayer489 on Sept 2, 2007 7:39:06 GMT -5
Thanks to all of you for posting pictures of the figures! It's cool seeing the Willow head on a WW Willow body! Cheers for that Jinxie! I'm actually getting really excited for these! When I go to my comic shop this week to pick up Season 8 Issue #6, I'm gonna have a look for these. I already know where to display them. I'm gonna put Kendra in my library and I'm gonna put Kennedy with my original White Witch Willow and Chosen Buffy fighting an "Ubervamp" (It's really some sort of demon from LOTR that I thought looked like an Ubervamp so I displayed him with Buffy. And theres also one that I thought looked like Der Kindestod that I picked up. BTW, does anyone know when these are released in the UK?
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Post by SlayerLover34 on Sept 3, 2007 9:42:01 GMT -5
Friday, I got 2 Kendra's from BBTS. I love her. The paintjob is great and all of her joints are smooth and work perfectly. They seemed to have added a little notch thing to her hip joints that makes her hold her poses better than the series 1. Then on Saturday, to my utter surprise, I received a package from BCC that I ordered on the 29th. I didn't expect them till this week but there they were. It had a Serenity ornament, another Kendra, 3 Kennedys, 2 Chosen Willows, WWWillow, THAW Lorne, Demon Angel, and a Summer's Family Album. Kennedy, like Kendra, has an amazing likeness. I cannot believe that after ALL of these years of waiting, I finally have action figures of Kendra and Kennedy! I never thought it would happen, just like with Joyce and Dawn. I only got 1 WWWillow to save MOC, I hung it with the other WWWillows. The Chosen Willow, I have sitting cross legged on the Seal with the 5 candles at each point. She looks great with the first WW standing behind her. I really hope that these are not the last Buffy figures. I really need RILEY to finish out my Scooby Gang and I really need GUNN to fill out the Fang Gang!
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BlackOps
Potential Slayer
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Post by BlackOps on Sept 3, 2007 18:17:01 GMT -5
I got my set of 4 on Saturday and got around to taking pictures of them last night. I really like this series, but looking back at my pictures from 2006's Wizard World Chicago, I feel like we're missing the best two figures -- Tough Love Willow and Halloween Willow. That said, here's my thoughts on this line: Chosen Willow Photo Gallery- This is a pretty basic figure, but its one we really needed. I'm very happy to have a red-haired "Chosen" Willow, since she only had the white hair in that scene for a few seconds. The accessories are great -- I compared with a screenshot last night and the candles are a near-perfect match for what she's using in the slayer-spell scene. The computer is also the best-looking computer we've gotten so far. White Witch Willow Photo Gallery- This figure is SOOOOO much better than the old International version. Both of these Willows need the super articulation so they can sit to cast the spell (I actually have my "Chosen" Willow laying down to match the moment after the spell was finished and she said "that was nifty"). The two quibbles I have with this figure: the hair doesn't seem white enough, and the scythe should be shiny or glow-y in some way. Chosen Kennedy Photo Gallery- I like this figure a lot more in person than I ever did with the promotional photos or even the convention prototypes. I think they really nailed the likeness -- it shows up much better in person than in photos. I don't like one of the hands being a permanent fist, though, since she comes with so many weapons and can only hold one. Becoming Kendra Photo Gallery- This had to be the biggest surprise for me. I absolutely hated this figure when it was first show -- I didn't see the likeness at all. And honestly, I just compared the current picture to my pictures from 2006, and it doesn't look like much changed, but I like this figure so much more now. A big part of it is being able to see it up close and appreciating the detail on the hair. Also, a minor thing -- the Sword of Angelus is NOT the same one that came with the accessory packs. It doesn't look quite as detailed, but it's in much better scale for this line of figures. If you want to see any other pictures with these figures, just let me know and I'll see what I can do.
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Post by henz on Sept 3, 2007 19:18:46 GMT -5
Thanks very much for the pictures. They look great and I can't wait to get them.
That Accessory pack sword is a JOKE though. Wow I was tempted before but no way am I buying the acc. packs now.
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Post by wkdwillow on Sept 4, 2007 16:38:50 GMT -5
I picked up my WWW today Sweet figures ;D
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Post by dracine on Sept 4, 2007 19:02:03 GMT -5
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Post by dracine on Sept 4, 2007 19:02:55 GMT -5
I got my set of 4 on Saturday and got around to taking pictures of them last night. I really like this series, but looking back at my pictures from 2006's Wizard World Chicago, I feel like we're missing the best two figures -- Tough Love Willow and Halloween Willow. That said, here's my thoughts on this line: Chosen Willow Photo Gallery- This is a pretty basic figure, but its one we really needed. I'm very happy to have a red-haired "Chosen" Willow, since she only had the white hair in that scene for a few seconds. The accessories are great -- I compared with a screenshot last night and the candles are a near-perfect match for what she's using in the slayer-spell scene. The computer is also the best-looking computer we've gotten so far. White Witch Willow Photo Gallery- This figure is SOOOOO much better than the old International version. Both of these Willows need the super articulation so they can sit to cast the spell (I actually have my "Chosen" Willow laying down to match the moment after the spell was finished and she said "that was nifty"). The two quibbles I have with this figure: the hair doesn't seem white enough, and the scythe should be shiny or glow-y in some way. Chosen Kennedy Photo Gallery- I like this figure a lot more in person than I ever did with the promotional photos or even the convention prototypes. I think they really nailed the likeness -- it shows up much better in person than in photos. I don't like one of the hands being a permanent fist, though, since she comes with so many weapons and can only hold one. Becoming Kendra Photo Gallery- This had to be the biggest surprise for me. I absolutely hated this figure when it was first show -- I didn't see the likeness at all. And honestly, I just compared the current picture to my pictures from 2006, and it doesn't look like much changed, but I like this figure so much more now. A big part of it is being able to see it up close and appreciating the detail on the hair. Also, a minor thing -- the Sword of Angelus is NOT the same one that came with the accessory packs. It doesn't look quite as detailed, but it's in much better scale for this line of figures. If you want to see any other pictures with these figures, just let me know and I'll see what I can do. Thanks Adam for your thoughts on the figures, I agree with you 100% about everything you stated.
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Post by Rogue on Sept 4, 2007 19:44:25 GMT -5
Thanks very much for the pictures. They look great and I can't wait to get them. That Accessory pack sword is a JOKE though. Wow I was tempted before but no way am I buying the acc. packs now. Ah, you don't know what you'll be missing out on I just got the sets last week, on sale for about $20 for both. Acathla is awesome, as is the weapons chest. The Hunga Munga is a little less desirable than the one that came with Buffy II (that's the second MAC Buffy figure for those that don't know). But then the Hunga Munga was kind of generic in design... I mean it's really flat all around.
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Post by FM on Sept 5, 2007 19:37:33 GMT -5
I got my set from the BCC that I bought on buy a figure day today. They are just as nice as my first batch. WWW has a loose torso but she displays beautifully. Great, Great set and if its the last one DST ever releases, they went out on a high note (quality wise).
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Post by 2tone on Sept 5, 2007 19:45:40 GMT -5
im still waiting for my deluxe core four from bcc i cant wait to see them in person! lol
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Post by x-esque on Sept 6, 2007 8:32:44 GMT -5
I got mine on Tuesday from the Buy A Figure Day. I'm glad I did! Lovely pics everyone.
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Post by rockforlove on Sept 6, 2007 10:12:34 GMT -5
Graet pics all. I got mine yesterday, and I'm okay with them but kinda disappointed. I got a dud for Kendra. She has discoloration between he top and bottom torso. Also, my Kennedy had black smudges on her face. I may buy another good looking set at a brick-and-mortar store if I see it, then just use these for fodder.
Also, did anyone think the plastics used for the figures were a grade or two lower than those used for the past Deluxe figures? Kennedy and Kendra's bare arms specifically grabbed my attention. They seem to be made of a cheaper, harder plastic that doesn't stay in place nearly as well as the old ones. Maybe it's just me or my set, but I felt like these figures were of lower calibre than the former female deluxe. They just felt chinsy.
Still, though, I am glad I got them. I just hope that DST makes some more.
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Post by Girl Power on Sept 6, 2007 12:08:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the great review, Dracine!
I think your picture of Kennedy shows a much better likeness to the actress.
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Post by urbandruid on Sept 6, 2007 13:35:07 GMT -5
I got my figs from Buy A Figure Day this morning. I haven't opened any of them yet- I have to gear myself up to chop open the clamshells, but they look great. Chosen Willow can look a little washed out in some pics, but in person she's good. I think I'm most impressed with Kennedy and Kendra, because I was iffy about getting them, and they're so much cooler than I thought they'd be. (I admit I mostly bought the BCC set of 4 to get the White Witch Willow) ETA: Thanks for all of the awesome, detailed pictures, everybody.
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Post by Girl Power on Sept 6, 2007 17:07:37 GMT -5
I received my notice that mine shipped from the BCC yesterday. I'm so excited to get these, but it would be too sad if it's the last batch of new figures we ever get from DST.
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Post by CowboyGuy on Sept 6, 2007 20:36:42 GMT -5
Got all my stuff today, I am so loving the new deluxes!! Perfect, spot on paint jobs on all of them. The only gripe I have is that Kendra's torso is super loose...like not tight AT ALL lol. But I'll live w/ it. I'm pretty happy with these, and will probably buy a few more to do some customs I really want the other Willows!! Why do they always cancel the ones I want most?! Sanctuary Faith Tough Love Willow Halloween Willow Urn of Osiris Darkest Magicks Book WAH!
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Post by sometimesjoan on Sept 6, 2007 20:43:35 GMT -5
I got my set of 4 from BCC yesterday. They're all really great and seem to be very high quality. Also, my almost 3 year old keeps stealing Kendra. I don't know WHY, or what that means, but it's the first figure she's been fascinated with since breaking into my collection and stealing an older Wonder Woman figure (poor, poor Wonder Woman). I think I'm gonna have to get myself a back up Kendra.
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Post by FM on Sept 6, 2007 20:54:19 GMT -5
Kendra has become my favorite too!
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