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Post by michaelcrawford on Mar 14, 2004 20:12:08 GMT -5
The recent news of the cancellation of Angel has disappointed many fans. The new figures from Sideshow can't possibly be a complete consolation, but they are pretty nice. I shot so many photos that I could have easily broken this into two reviews, but I thought it best to make it long and do it all at once. Hopefully, all your questions will be answered, but if not, you can always drop me a line with any others. Check it out at the usual: www.mwctoys.com Thanks for reading! Michael MWC |
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Post by SiteC on Mar 14, 2004 21:07:47 GMT -5
Michael Crawford! Holy Crap the toy god himself, he's on this board!
Welcome!
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Post by michaelcrawford on Mar 14, 2004 21:59:55 GMT -5
Hi man! Yep, thought I'd bop over with these reviews and a review of the many Willows coming up soon...
Michael
MWC
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morbidaj
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Post by morbidaj on Mar 14, 2004 22:30:24 GMT -5
Ill second that holy crap! Ive been reading your toy reviews for 4+ years!
Now Ill check out the review..
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Post by Faithfan on Mar 14, 2004 23:22:19 GMT -5
Nice review as always. I can't wait to get my Angel and Buffy figure in the mail.
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Post by DanMan on Mar 15, 2004 1:58:27 GMT -5
I've never heard of this guy, or the site before. Good review though, despite numerous mistakes in the season numbers in reference to events on the show.
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Post by gooball on Mar 15, 2004 3:21:49 GMT -5
Quickly checking I counted two, and from the way the rest of the review read I'd say that they were honest mistakes rather than demonstrations of a lack of knowledge. Great review.  |
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Post by ba|1 on Mar 15, 2004 6:29:13 GMT -5
Damn ! i want that buffy ! It looks much better than the 1st one ... Angels tatoo is great ! Also the weapons and accersoirs are superb !
They box looks cool !
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Post by michaelcrawford on Mar 15, 2004 9:33:13 GMT -5
It's a little tough when you're writing about two different season ending episodes to keep them straight...
I see the two errors I see I made - I jumped to season 4 instead of season three when discussing the ring, and I said season 3 was when he was plaguing Buffy as Angelus, when it was 2, but it should be pretty obvious that they are typos.
Michael
MWC
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Post by BuffyLover on Mar 15, 2004 12:57:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the review! And thanks for visiting the forum!
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Post by bettycooks on Mar 15, 2004 13:24:18 GMT -5
I like how the review is objective for the most part.
No simple "I love these figures" which doesn't really help. Just **1/2 stars for value seems appropriate for that price.
Also seeing the figure naked is aways cool, although it does makes me realize how cheap they are.
$40 is waaay too much for them.
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Post by DanMan on Mar 15, 2004 14:55:41 GMT -5
It's a little tough when you're writing about two different season ending episodes to keep them straight... I see the two errors I see I made - I jumped to season 4 instead of season three when discussing the ring, and I said season 3 was when he was plaguing Buffy as Angelus, when it was 2, but it should be pretty obvious that they are typos. Michael MWC Glad to see you know your stuff. I don't mean to be overly critical, I've just read too many articles on Buffy/Angel where the author clearly has no idea what they are talking about. Such as the action figure news sites reporting that the Willow & Tara 2 pack will come with "Kitty Mr. Fantastico." Honestly, if you don't know what you're talking about and can't do even a little fact-checking, don't write it! |
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Post by BoredNow on Mar 15, 2004 15:06:21 GMT -5
Awesome reviews as usual! I can't believe the king of all toy collectors is on our forum! Neato! I've read your reviews forever, thanks for stopping by!
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Post by michaelcrawford on Mar 15, 2004 16:04:13 GMT -5
Thanks - I try my very best to be balanced in the reviews. Both the readers AND the manufacturers appreciate that - they know it's not just some ad for the product, and manufacturers really do feel good about getting higher scores when they deserve it, and are honest when they realize they weren't quite up to snuff.
Michael
MWC
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Post by angelus on Mar 16, 2004 13:26:02 GMT -5
By any chance does anyone know how much the first Buffy 12" will cost now as a collector with the box opened?
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Post by ba|1 on Mar 16, 2004 19:19:30 GMT -5
sorry for the question .. but have these figure nipples ?
It looks like she have in the one pic ...
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Post by michaelcrawford on Mar 16, 2004 20:00:59 GMT -5
Yes - I specifically mention them in the review.
Michael
MWC
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Post by slayerinterrupted on Mar 18, 2004 17:31:21 GMT -5
Heh, I wonder what Jakks had to say about your Wolfman review. Ouch!  Thanks for these reviews Michael! Those boxes are amazing and I'm now totally planning on buying them all! By the way, when are the Willow reviews coming? I've seen most of 'em already, just curious what you'll say. |
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Post by michaelcrawford on Mar 18, 2004 17:38:53 GMT -5
I'll probably just review one of the Willows - no real need to review eight. Is that the right number? Eight? Right now I have:
Toy Fair Willow
carded Dopplegang
boxed Dopplegang
carded Vampire
boxed Vampire
carded Transformation
carded Dark Witch
white box White Witch
I'm assuming we'll get the White Witch in another format other than just the exclusive three pack?
Michael
MWC
can't even keep track any more...
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Post by Lior Knight on Mar 18, 2004 17:46:39 GMT -5
I've never heard of this guy, or the site before. Good review though, despite numerous mistakes in the season numbers in reference to events on the show. Same here...great review! |
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