Which Spike Figure?

[BuffySlayer]

I only have so much money, and I was wondering which of the amazing Spike figures I should spend it on. I can only buy one, so I need your help!

All five of the Spike's are so awesome, and thank you DST!

I'll give you my reasoning as to why I would/wouldn't buy each one:

S5 Spike -
+ ~ Possibly from 'Chosen', also from S5 of Angel, comes with amulet, classic outfit
- ~ A little too classic

"Beneath You" Spike -
+ ~ From S7 of Buffy, episode-specific, goes perfectly with Cross base, cool accessories from Sunnydale High basement
- ~ Cannot buy in stores

"Grave" Spike -
+ ~ Episode-specific, huge moment for character, great detail put into it, also looks good on Cross base as seen at the con
- ~ Cannot buy in stores

Punk Spike and Vampire Spike just don't do it for me, so they're off the radar.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Moe]

Have you got an original MAC Spike? If not I'd say a regular Spike is essential.

Just my opinion.

Moe

[Fireball]

S5 spike! defo!

[The Second Evil]

As long as you don't have the original MAC Spike, You should buy Season 5 Spike!

[Raven]

Grave Spike, just too good to pass up.

[BuffySlayer]

Thanks for your help ya'll.

I do actually have the first Spike from MAC, but I think I may be leaning towards S5 Spike b/c I can buy him in a store...

Any more thoughts would be appreciated.

[The Second Evil]

Oh... If you already have MAC Spike, then you should buy Vampire Spike.

[Orpheus]

Forbidden planet uk list the Spike figures as being from the following episodes:
Beneath You - blue shirt
Fool For Love -punk
Grave -shirtless
Just Rewards Vamp or black tshirt - my guess Vamp
You're Welcome Vamp or black tshirt

I am guessing the amulet is from Just Rewards not Chosen.

You may want to go with one that is from your favourite episode.
I am getting them all so I'm biased , but if I were to limit my purchase, a few things would affect my choice.
I would go for the more limited/difficult to obtain figs over the regular ones (as these will be flying around for a while with the price likely to drop)
I would get one vamp & one human face.

It is a toughy to say which ones, but I would probably not go after Beneath You & black tshirt Spike's. i would get :
Grave, Fool For Love & Vamp As you don't like 2 of those 3 ;D (just kidding ) my recommendation would be Grave Spike

[deannaB]

For what it's worth, the Diamond rep from SDCC said that the Vampire Spike was from "Just Rewards" (I was complaining about the too-short leather duster, so he pulled out the info sheet to expertly declare that THAT coat was supposed to be the one he wore in that particular episode. Ummm.... It's. The. Same. Friggin. Coat.), so the standard black-shirted one must be from "You're Welcome."

But other than the short, shiny coat, they all look incredible in person. Other than the Beneath You Spike, which was made from the same scan as the standard Angel S5 Spike, each one was made from a separate scan (which the Diamond rep confirmed with a huge grin and an enthusiastic nod). So between the MAC, Diamond, and Sideshow figures, he's sat for at least seven different scans! (2+4+1) Meanwhile, some of the other actors won't even sit for one...

I'd pre-order either Grave, FFL, or Vamped Spike (which I'm hoping they'll fix in time), then set aside a dollar per week until I have enough to buy the standard Spike when it hits the stores. Can't have just one. Must have two.

[DanMan]

My plan: take some of the time you spend online and instead use it to get a job, babysit, or do some chores to make a little bit more money. Not to be facetious, but honestly with a little work here and there, coming up with $75 (plus shipping) shouldn't be too difficult in the next few months. IMO, you must have them all! There's no way that I am going to miss any of these.

[rockforlove]

Which Spike? A good question, indeed. I have already committed to 3 of the 5. (I have not found VAMP spike on pre-order anywherea, adn Toyfar has not offered PUNKER yet--though they may charage like 40 bucks for him. They're best exclusives have been ridiculously high lately.)

Anyway, Let me offer some method for choosing. If you already have a human face spike, I would go for GRAVE SPIKE.

THE REASONS: First, the grave spike is unlike any other Official buffy fig ralease. It's ultra, detailed topless battle-damaged look is incredibly unique and just freakin great. Second, if you are gonna have Spike, you don't necessarily need a vamp version. His going Vamp is significantly less in Season 5 and 6 (I haven't seen B7 or A5, so I could be wrong), and he is just seen in human form more. Third, Mark over at Cinequest is great, and he really works well with customers, and I want you to help him out. =)

Oh, someone mentioned that these figs will be 75 + shipping and that it will be easy to get the coin with some hard work. Well, to that affect, I gotta say that, in part, he's right. Besides, you said two of the five don't do it for you. So you only got three to grab. You can budget and pre-order one a month for three months. then the cost is spread out, and I know you can do that stuff. This is just my thoughts though, I say do what you feel. Peace.

[CMK1887]

Rockforlove said:

I have not found VAMP spike on pre-order anywhere.

Action Figure Xpress has Just Rewards Spike (Vampire Spike) up for pre-order now.

Be sure to keep checking the Spike/Darla Pre-Order List for updates as to when the figures you want are finally available.

-CMK

[rockforlove]

Thanks so much. I will robably pre-order within the weekend. THat's awesome.

C

[rockforlove]

So Buffyslayer,

did you come to any final conclusions? Don't forget to let us all know.

=)

[BuffySlayer]

Thanks for your interest everyone (esp. Rockforlove)!

I think I have come to a decision... one you all may not like tho...

I'm going to get S5 Spike most likely. I really like his accessories (the amulet ) and his overall look.

I will keep everyone updated if I change my mind or more fully decide on which Spike.

[rockforlove]

It's still a wise choice. I think the worst choice if you were only to get one would have been "Fool for love", because as awesome as that fig is, he's still way too episode specific to serve as only one of two spikes in a collection (especailly if you don't ahve a vamp.)

The season 5 spike could also be from Buffy season 4-6, so he's a good generic one to have. I am planning on switching the heads on that one and the AFX vamp exclusive that way I have a human spike in all black with the jacket and a vamp spike in just a shirt.

Thanks for letting us know!!!

RFL