Spike_the_bloody
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I may be loves bitch, but atleast i'm man enough to admit it!
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Post by Spike_the_bloody on Jul 29, 2004 14:43:53 GMT -5
I LOVE the new Spike's, they look awsome! I think i am gonna have to buy 2 regular Spike's and 2 vampire Spike's cause i plan on switching their heads, so then i will have 1 Spike in the coat, 1 vampire Spike in the t-shirt n pants, 1 regular Spike n 1 regular vampire Spike. I plan to keep those last 2 in their packaging though!
God i can't wait till Christmas, i want them NOW!
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Post by prophecygirl on Jul 29, 2004 14:54:09 GMT -5
Interesting. I hadn't noticed that. i just noticed that. how very strange.
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Post by Insanity on Jul 29, 2004 20:49:37 GMT -5
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The004Slayer
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She's so hot, isn't she?!
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Post by The004Slayer on Jul 29, 2004 21:14:55 GMT -5
I think so, Don't know what else it could be.
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Post by Rogue on Jul 29, 2004 21:34:54 GMT -5
Finally, how come Grave Spike doesn't have nipples? That makes him look really unnatural. Didn't you know, JM wasn't born with nipples? He had to wear prosthetics for all the shirtless scenes in Buffy. j/k Maybe they'll just be a paint app later on... which would still look slightly unnatural compared to sculpted nips. Hopefully they'll fix this. Thanks for pointing it out bettycooks. Maybe he was working on a car and got oil or grease all over his arm...
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Post by Afer on Jul 30, 2004 19:31:20 GMT -5
lets just hope these spikes can actully stand!!!!lol
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Post by urbandruid on Jul 30, 2004 21:51:06 GMT -5
Wow. These are amazing-looking figures. I knew I was going to want at least one of the Spikes and one of the Darlas, but now I'm thinking I want most of them.
And I have to wait HOW long to get them? Darn!
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deannaB
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Post by deannaB on Aug 1, 2004 5:14:24 GMT -5
I figure I might as well post some of my photos as well... A semi-rear angle on the Spikes: img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd546.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd547.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd548.jpgThe vamp Spike's jacket really needs work. For one, it's too short. There's a quarter-inch gap between the bottom of the coat and the top of his boots, when it should really hang down to the top buckle of the boot. So, in scale, it's around six inches too short. The lapels are wrong, the whole thing just hangs weird, and it looks like it's rubber latex, pleather (vinyl) or patent leather rather than leather. But, on the other hand, it looks like the figures are articulated at the waist. I'd really like mid-thigh articulation, but given a choice between that and bicep articulation, I'll take the bicep swivel. And here's another bunch of photos comparing the new Spikes with the original MAC ones... img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd531.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd530.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd526.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd527.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd528.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd529.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd532.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd533.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd536.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd537.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd538.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd539.jpgimg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/deannab/sdcc/sd540.jpgOh, and does anyone know approximately which issue of Toyfare will have (already has?) the order form for the FFL Spike? Or is it only for subscribers, and anyone who just now and then buy one off the newstand is out of luck?
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Post by Lior Knight on Aug 1, 2004 6:15:41 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing these awesome pictures, deannaB!
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Post by Rogue on Aug 1, 2004 9:30:28 GMT -5
Awesome pics, thanks! They even detailed the jean's tag on the back right butt Pretty frickin' awesome. Looking at the side view of Vamp Spike, though, it looks like he has a bodybuilder's "breast" sticking out. And I'm wondering why all these Spikes (except FFL Spike) have the jeans pulled over the boots And they don't look quite like his signature boots... the MAC ones are sculpted just right, if anyone wants a reference. I was on the hunt for a pair of boots just like Spike's, but never found any. They have laces like combat boots, then a flap with two buckles at the top. But anyways... they are great, and I'm sure I'll be getting at least two of each. Some head-swapping for one thing, but also I don't want my FFL Spike to get busted and not have a spare And I have to say, I'm SO glad that DST decided against making Vamp Spike with a white t-shirt!!!
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Post by bloodyhell on Aug 1, 2004 11:17:53 GMT -5
Thanks for posting the close-up pics Karen and deannaB thank you for sharing your pics with us too. Looking at those pics makes me want to get em all.
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Visionboy
Victim
Things Just Keep Getting Better And Better...
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Post by Visionboy on Aug 1, 2004 11:24:45 GMT -5
I'm just glad it appears these Spikes can hold their accessories.
Visionboy
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Post by buffyfan2 on Aug 2, 2004 6:00:53 GMT -5
I'm just glad it appears these Spikes can hold their accessories. Visionboy Right there with you! I really looking forward to actually posing (sp.) him with weapons and stuff. The old spikes I have to kinda prop weapons against it's palms and between his fingers, then don't breath on the figure so that it doesnt fall over.
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Aug 3, 2004 20:17:40 GMT -5
If he can stand as well as holding his accessories, then these spike figures will be the best yet. I really can't wait for these figures. They will make great Christmas gifts from my family.
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JP
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Post by JP on Aug 4, 2004 0:42:21 GMT -5
Karen, could you please post your pictures of Anya? I've been eagerly awaiting some good shots of the Anya figures! Is the word from DST that these will actually make it out for Christmas? Or will they probably miss that release date? The Spikes look done, but none of the Darla figures have articulation yet. Everyone seems so excited for Christmas presents, but the Willows were delayed, and Anya/Tara's arrival may or may not be this month as planned.
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Post by Moe on Aug 4, 2004 18:03:17 GMT -5
Karen, could you please post your pictures of Anya? I've been eagerly awaiting some good shots of the Anya figures! Is the word from DST that these will actually make it out for Christmas? Or will they probably miss that release date? The Spikes look done, but none of the Darla figures have articulation yet. Everyone seems so excited for Christmas presents, but the Willows were delayed, and Anya/Tara's arrival may or may not be this month as planned. I agree. (Except the bit about the Willow figures. Mine came on earlier than expected) The Anya and Tara figures seem to be slipping back through September and i'm worried that the Angel wave may not make it in time for the end of the year. I'm sure it's just my raging paranoia tho'
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Zeliria
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Post by Zeliria on Aug 11, 2004 1:29:26 GMT -5
Wow! Schoolgirl Darla---best figure ever! This is such a nice surprise!
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Post by Harm's Way on Aug 13, 2004 6:27:03 GMT -5
The Spike looks awesome, they all have great likenesses. The only thing I can hope for is that they have plenty of articulation.
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Post by chosen on Aug 14, 2004 11:59:17 GMT -5
School Girl Darla is what I've been wanting in figure form from the Series One... Now we have it! Woo-hoo!
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deannaB
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Post by deannaB on Aug 16, 2004 21:45:21 GMT -5
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