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Post by SlayerLover34 on Jul 22, 2004 16:23:28 GMT -5
I broke down and ordered one from this jedikiller5 on ebay. It came to $39.74 with shipping from UK. I'll probably regret it later, but I HAVE to have one! I sure hope this is a reliable dealer. I've never ordered from the UK before.
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Post by CMK1887 on Jul 22, 2004 16:33:28 GMT -5
I'll probably regret it later, but I HAVE to have one! I sure hope this is a reliable dealer. I've never ordered from the UK before. I don't think you'll regret it. For me, this WWW figure fits in better with my collection just because of the package-type. The original release should've looked like this to begin with, but at least a better packaged version now exists. I ordered one from jedikiller5, as well. He was very responsive to my e-mails and seems like a very reliable seller. I wouldn't worry. -CMK
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Post by The Second Evil on Jul 23, 2004 3:30:46 GMT -5
Wow! This is a nice bit of information! Thanks JD!
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vhunter
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Post by vhunter on Jul 24, 2004 3:03:47 GMT -5
Ive ordered from jedikiller5 many times.
Im in the U.S.
He ships really quickly and is a very trustworthy seller.
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Post by Orpheus on Jul 24, 2004 8:11:28 GMT -5
I don't know what to do about this WWW version. I have the original, inferior blister card one. And the articulated WWW from the Spellbook. Half of me needs the international version as it has the blister card to match the other Willows, but the other half of me is saying "no", save money for the new character releases.
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Post by CMK1887 on Jul 26, 2004 18:27:59 GMT -5
I just received my International Edition White Witch Willow in the mail, and I wanted to let you know some things I noticed about the figure. (Sorry about the poor quality of the picture. I only have a scanner, and it didn't come out that great.) Here are some things I noticed about the blister card packaging: - The Buffy the Vampire Slayer logo is smaller than on the other packages.
- The 'International Edition White Witch Willow' sticker is smaller than on the other packages.
- The sticker is also square at the top, while the other stickers are rounded.
- The hook used to hang the figures is squared like MAC's White Witch Willow package, while the other packages have rounded hooks.
Here are some things I noticed about the actual figure and the accessory/base: - The figure's lips and eyes seem to be outlined a bit darker than usual.
- The scythe is painted differently.
- The base is painted differently.
On my figure, there is also noticeable red paint on the white hair, but that is pretty common among the White Witch Willow figures. Also, there is no paint chipped off of the figure's nose, which is a plus. Overall, I'm glad that I bought this figure. It's nice to have a better packaged White Witch Willow, especially if you collect the figures MOC. If you are still unsure as to whether or not you'd like to purchase one, though, then I suggest that you save your money. It's a nice piece to add to any collection, especially if you're a completionist, but if you already have a pre-production White Witch Willow and you plan on just opening the package anyway, then there really isn't any need to buy this figure. -CMK
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Faithfan
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Post by Faithfan on Jul 26, 2004 21:50:17 GMT -5
After looking at pictures. I guess I am going to have to try to get one. I display all my figures carded. And this international version looks so much freaking better carded. I could just pack my other one away.
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bickle
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Everybody loves a slender ankle.
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Post by bickle on Jul 31, 2004 14:12:21 GMT -5
a word of warning: mine was shipped in a pretty flimsy cardboard box with no packaging material. Kind of like if you threw an address label on one of the small white DST boxes, except the box isn't as sturdy.
Mine was crushed on one end, but fortunately it was the top of the card, so it suffered minor damage. From the way it was packaged, I got pretty lucky.
The figure is definitely worth getting if you were disappointed by the washed out coloring of the original card, but I would seek out someone other than jedikiller5.
-Dave
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bickle
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Everybody loves a slender ankle.
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Post by bickle on Jul 31, 2004 14:13:08 GMT -5
BTW: if anyone would like some additional pictures, let me know.
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Post by prophecygirl on Jul 31, 2004 15:38:02 GMT -5
i saw the "International Edition" in Forbidden Planet today, and i must admit it looks a lot better than my version. I'd love to get it, but can't afford it. One thing i did notice, that i think has been mentioned before, her lips looked a bit strange - they were much more defined. The packaging looks so much better though, i wish FP had shipped me this version.
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Post by chosen2 on Aug 4, 2004 18:46:49 GMT -5
Hey look im back hehe well yea i ordered one too, together its 32 dollers and thats kind of cheap considering i paid 40 for my ugly chiped nose www
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Post by Princess Nilz on Aug 13, 2004 16:18:04 GMT -5
I got one yesterday from my Forbidden Planet - it's my first Willow action figure, so I am very excited!
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Post by Orpheus on Aug 13, 2004 16:38:14 GMT -5
I got one yesterday from my Forbidden Planet - it's my first Willow action figure, so I am very excited! The figures are great. If you are impressed with WWW, you must get Vamp Will & Season 5 Willow. Mind you the whole wave is wonderful really
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