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Post by punkrawkerspike on Nov 22, 2005 23:18:11 GMT -5
Is this what DST is doing instead of producing new figures? Throwing on new paint (Lorne) and a jacket (FFL Spike)? Amazing. I passed on the Lorne, Im passing on this. Maybe this is why these figures are produced in VERY low numbers (Lorne) or being given away with purchases of other figures from the site (Spike) Granted, many of us want them dearly and wish we could have them some other way, but you can't fault DST to releasing repaints or minor changes. They're exclusives, and many times, that's what exclusives wind up being. It's not as if they put out a new series of all repaints and claim them to be different figures.
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Post by Browncoat on Nov 22, 2005 23:22:59 GMT -5
F@ckity F@ck.
To all those that are complaining about the new lorne and spike, at least you have the opportunity to get them.
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Post by Girl Power on Nov 23, 2005 0:11:07 GMT -5
I agree, Browncoat. These are just bonuses. They aren't regularly scheduled figures, just minor variants. If people want them, great. If not, don't worry about it.
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Post by scotty on Nov 23, 2005 5:15:43 GMT -5
I won't be getting this one... $70 is alot to spend at one time , especially when you can put a JR Spike jacket on the FFL spike, swap the hands and have the exact same figure for alot less money.
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Post by mjturny23 on Nov 23, 2005 7:36:13 GMT -5
I bought a MAC S1 Angel with leather jacket especially to put on Spike. There are pics of it in my Graveyard playset and my attic playset. I think it looks really cool.
This does look a good figure, I wonder if DST are testing the water to release variants like these (FFL Spike and LOTP Lorne) of figures that have been made in future waves. Personally, I would be quite happy with that. It's not ideal, but it may strenghten a line, allowing a 'lesser' character to be released. But they would need to do more than just add a jacket.
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Post by prophecygirl on Nov 23, 2005 7:39:59 GMT -5
You can also get him free from T&ST BCC when you buy a $100 gift voucher.
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Post by ajmets on Nov 23, 2005 7:56:36 GMT -5
I think this is a very sneaky trick that Diamond just pulled. I think it's total hogwash that they tell us about Lorne on Monday so everyone would buy him and then one or two days later show this offer. I mean c'mon! That's just wrong. They could'nt have shown them both at the same time so I didn't spend $30 on Lorne just to find out two days later that I could've used that towards this Spike figure? Tsk, tsk Diamond.
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Post by WillowLover on Nov 23, 2005 8:11:02 GMT -5
I'll be passing on Spike but I ordered the Lorne. I'm pretty sure I have an extra Fool For Love Spike around here somewhere anyway. I may even have an extra Just Rewards Spike so I'll just make the figure myself. Even I can swap arms and hands on a figure.
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Post by vhunter on Nov 23, 2005 8:24:13 GMT -5
Does anybody know if there is a way to add this to your cart or is it automatic after spending $70+ between Nov 23 thru Dec 23rd?
Also wondering how this figure is packaged carded or bagged?
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Post by WillowLover on Nov 23, 2005 8:30:22 GMT -5
Does anybody know if there is a way to add this to your cart or is it automatic after spending $70+ between Nov 23 thru Dec 23rd? Also wondering how this figure is packaged carded or bagged? According to T&ST it is "bagged with header".
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Post by Ham Salad on Nov 23, 2005 10:24:01 GMT -5
I emailed DST about the offer, and was told the $70 requirement was cumulative. Meaning you don't have to spend $70 in one order, just $70 between 11/23 and 12/23 across several orders.
Once you hit $70 they'll ship the Spike separately from your other orders.
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Post by Girl Power on Nov 23, 2005 13:28:23 GMT -5
That is a better deal, however it doesn't sound like they are including anything purchased on November 22. Has anyone checked to see if you can do an exchange to rebuy your Lorne within the Free Spike time frame? Just wondering.
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Post by Digital Leonardo on Nov 23, 2005 13:30:53 GMT -5
Though, that is better. I mean... Now people can get all the x-mas shopping done for Buffy figures and get a free gift out it.
Does Spike come in a case or just one of those baggies that Chosen Spike came in?
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Post by Jinxieman on Nov 23, 2005 13:34:16 GMT -5
I think it said bagged like the chosen spike
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Post by Ham Salad on Nov 23, 2005 13:36:30 GMT -5
That is a better deal, however it doesn't sound like they are including anything purchased on November 22. Has anyone checked to see if you can do an exchange to rebuy your Lorne within the Free Spike time frame? Just wondering. It doesn't seem likely. I also asked if I could apply my Lorne order from Monday towards the $70, and while I didn't get a direct answer, I was told that if there is remaining Spike stock leftover after the promotion, they would look at others who met the dollar amount.
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Post by Jinxieman on Nov 23, 2005 14:34:54 GMT -5
I just did it. There were 5 figures on the site that I didn't have yet, so i went ahead and ordered them. I have a feeling that it will be awhile before they are shipped, since Thanksgivig is tomorrow.
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Post by madvicks on Nov 23, 2005 15:08:24 GMT -5
Bloody hell. Another figure to hunt for and pay ridiculous prices for on eBay....
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Post by Alyrenee on Nov 23, 2005 16:27:51 GMT -5
Well I just ordered the Lornes and a Parting Gifts Wesley...so i should have a spike coming.
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Post by urbandruid on Nov 25, 2005 12:38:36 GMT -5
For that price, I'm glad I'm not really keen on this figure. I can't find $70 worth of Buffy and Angel stuff at DST that I would want, and don't already have. I think ig sucks, though, that they still haven't figured out how to ship outside the US. How hard is that, really?
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Post by Rogue on Nov 26, 2005 13:55:26 GMT -5
Like it's been said a few times, you can make your own of this version of FFL Spike for less than half the amount they require you to spend. Boil-n-pop isn't that hard to do... it's just what to do with the sleeveless Vamp Spike it ends up making as a side effect
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