Marvel Universe action figures - wave 8

Top row: Spider-Man (House of M), Iron Man & Original Captain America.

Middle row: Havok, Colossus & Juggernaut.

Bottom row: Kitty Pryde w/Lockheed, Archangel & A.I.M. Soldier.

The Marvel Universe toyline is getting more interesting as new Marvel characters are made and released.  But then it’s also a 2-edged sword.  The better looking some figures are, the more popular they are and it becomes harder to get hold of them.  Hence I’ll probably not have much chance of seeing many of the above wave 8 figures in person before they get picked up by fans and collectors here.  I really like Archangel from this wave.  I hope that I’ll have a chance to get him some day!  Meanwhile, happy waiting for these Marvel Universe toys to arrive in Singapore!

My Hardest-To-Find Set-Completer Toy Of The Year Award 2009 goes to:

2 Winners: “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” toyline - Cyclops & Iceman!

Comments: These 2 figures from wave 3 were not sold in Singapore.  I nearly gave up having them in my collection until I found them by chance during my recent holiday trip to the US!  I got Cyclops at Walmart in LA, and Iceman at FAO Schwarz in Las Vegas.  Without these recent acquisitions, I could have considered getting them from ebay.

From left: Maverick, Deadpool, Wolverine & Gambit.

Cyclops and Iceman are currently still Mint-On-Card (MOC) as I can’t bear to remove them from their packaging yet.  Someday when I do free them, they shall join the rest of the above figures in my collection!

From left: Sabretooth & Wolverine w/motor bike.

These 2 figures fight ‘can’t get along’ and they ‘fight’ a lot.  Hence it’s best to separate them to minimize possible paint damage to them.  Hasbro didn’t name this pair “Back Road Brawl” for nothing, LOL!

I don’t collect every figure from this toyline, just the main characters whom I like in their classic uniforms.  (Okay Cyclops isn’t exactly in the 90’s blue and yellow straps uniform that I prefer him to be in.  Here he looks like he’s wearing a diving suit!)  Hence in a way, I do consider my set “complete” for now!

If you are a toy collector on holiday in the US, there are a number of places to find the the toys you want.  Most of the time, the large departmental stores like Walmart, Cosco, K-Mart and Target offer greater selections of the typical collectible action figures and toys such as Transformers, Star Wars, G.I.Joe and My Little Pony.  But the variety and quantity available at each place will vary and may not be consistent.  It really depends on your toy hunting good luck to be there at the right day and time.

One thing for certain is that when you are shopping as a tourist, be very decisive on whether you want to buy the toys whenever you come across them.  You may not have the time to return to the store again should you regret not buying it earlier.  Usually we are quite pressed for time when on holiday as you also wish to visit the other places of interest, which can be very far away, especially in a huge country like the US. 

Some toy shopping opportunities that I found during my recent trip to Los Angeles (LA) and Las Vegas are at:

Walmart at Long Beach California, FAO Schwarz (aka Toy ‘R’ Us) at Las Vegas (The Outlet Center & The Forum Shops), Universal Studios and Disneyland.

Walmart at Long Beach, California.

My toy hauls from Walmart:

Top row - Movie G.I.Joe Paris Pursuit Baroness & Agent Helix. 

Bottom row - Arctic Assault Storm Shadow & “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” Cyclops.

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Here we have the next highly anticipated wave 6 of the 3.75-inch Marvel Universe action figures that Hasbro has planned for Marvel fans and collectors.  According to online sources, these are scheduled for the retail stores in early 2010.  However, they could arrive much earlier than expected in some countries. 

This time round, the new characters are (see bottom row of above photo, from left) Jean Grey, Warpath, House of M Spiderman, Wolverine (Unmasked) and Sunfire!  And this time, they come with figure stands printed with their names, just like the 3.75-inch G.I.Joe movie action figures!  At last, Hasbro has listened to the Marvel fans!  I hope the previous characters from the past waves will be re-released with figure stands too! 

These figures retail for SGD 18.90 each here in Singapore, compared to the US retail price of USD 7.99 (approx SGD 11.20) for each of these same little action figures over there.  Nevertheless, this Marvel Universe toyline has lots of fans and collectors here.  Hence do expect the new characters of wave 6 to ‘fly off’ the pegs and shelves within days of being hung out for sale in our local stores.   

Now that I’ve stopped collecting this toyline, I find it much easier to blog about them.  I’ve put up my MOC Marvel Universe collection for sale.  Most have already been sold at my toy locker 12G at Toy Outpost (Plaza Singapura, 7th floor, diagonally opposite cinema box office).  There are still some left.  Just seek the help of the friendly store personnel at Toy Outpost if you need to examine the items up close or purchase them.  You can view the remaining figures of my sale list in here at this blog post!  Happy toy shopping!

Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figures - wave 2

From left to right: Spiderman (black) & Magneto; Hulk & Cyclops; Iron Man & Spider Woman.

The first wave of Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figures have been sighted in many local departmental stores for several weeks already.  The initial first few batches sold out quickly, but the subsequent restocks of wave 1 are now warming the shelves at some retail stores.

Nevertheless, there is news that wave 2 of the Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figures will be expected at some collectible toy shops with effect from next week.  Each 2-pack comes with an issue of “Secret Wars” comic book.  If you buy all the Comic Packs in the previous first wave; plus from this second wave and from future waves, you’ll be able to complete the “Secret Wars storyline”.

The price is SGD 29.90 per Comic Pack and it adds up to a slightly better deal than buying the single pack figures (at SGD 18.90 each).  If you are collecting this toyline, be ready to pick up wave 2 once they arrive anytime at the retail stores in the coming weeks.  As of now, re-stocks of wave 1 are still widely available. 

Meanwhile, my fast disappearing and remaining MOC Marvel Universe action figures are now for sale individually in my new toy lockers 12G &12H at Toy Outpost (Plaza Singapura, 7th floor, diagonally opposite cinema box office).  While stocks last!  Just seek the help of the friendly store personnel at Toy Outpost if you need to examine the items up close or purchase them!

Wolverine movie action figures - wave 4 revision (rev) 1

The “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” toys can still be found in our local departmental stores, even though the movie had been over for a long while now (screened in our local cinemas in May 2009). 

Waves 1 & 2 are already on clearance sale at some departmental stores here at SGD 10.00 for any 2 figures, or at SGD 5.00 per figure (policy varies from store to store, & with limited variety to choose from).  As for Wave 3, it did not make it to our shores.  As such, there is no confirmation that wave 4 (below) come here too.

However, there might still be a chance that the later waves of this toyline could become available at our local departmental stores.  If yes, then fans and collectors who are still keen on these figures will be elated to know that Sabretooth (black coat), Cyclops, Iceman, Wolverine (yellow, unmasked) and Colossus are in wave 4 rev 1 (above).  So keep your fingers crossed that you’ll get to grab your favourite Marvel characters at a discount!  Happy toy hunting!

Wolverine movie deluxe action figures - waves 1 & 2

Top row (from left): Sabretooth w/Blob Launcher; Logan w/Motorbike.

Middle row (from left): Weapon X w/Stasis Chamber; Deadpool w/Missile Cannon.

Bottom row: Wolverine w/Colossus.

I spotted these 2 waves of Wolverine movie deluxe action figures at a booth, during the recent Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention (STGCC) 2009.  I didn’t ask the price but I presumed they were parallel imports. 

Like the waves 3 & 4 of the single pack 3.75-inch Wolverine movie action figures, I doubt these will make it to our local retailers too due to poor overall sales of waves 1 & 2.   (Waves 1 & 2 are already on clearance sale at some departmental stores here at SGD 10.00 for any 2 figures, limited variety to choose from of course!). 

Nevertheless, if you are interested in these Wolverine movie deluxe action figures, we can hope for the best that some might eventually be brought in from the regional warehouses for the year end clearance sales!  Happy toy hunting!

Wolverine movie action figures - wave 3

The movie “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” had been over for a long while now (screened in our local cinemas in May 2009) but its toyline can still be found in our departmental stores.  Waves 1 & 2 of its 3.75-inch action figures are still available, but due to their poor overall sales, the subsequent wave 3 (above) did not make it to our shores.  As such, I don’t expect to see wave 4 (below) come here either. 

Wolverine movie action figures - wave 4

Even if these 2 later waves of Wolverine movie action figures do eventually reach the departmental stores here, they might be marked down because Hasbro would need to clear its warehouse space for the new toylines of 2010.  Hence keep a lookout for such a possible sale anytime soon as we approach the 4th quarter of 2009!  (Waves 1 & 2 are already on clearance sale at some departmental stores here at SGD 10.00 for any 2 figures, limited variety to choose from of course!).  Happy toy hunting!

Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figures - wave 1

From left to right: Captain America & Claw; Human Torch & Wolverine; Spiderman & Thunderball.

I was informed that this first wave of Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figures had been sighted in some Singapore departmental stores since last week, and they sold out quickly within days of being stocked on the pegs and shelves for sale! 

That’s what I mean about this toyline being too “fast-paced” for me to keep up with and collect.  There always seems to be very little supply at any one time while the demand for it swoops in so rapidly like a hawk.  Each 2-pack comes with an issue of “Secret Wars” comic book.  If you buy all the Comic Packs in this wave and future waves, you should be able to get your complete “Secret Wars storyline”.

The price is SGD 29.90 per Comic Pack and it adds up to a slightly better deal than buying the single pack figures (at SGD 18.90 each).  Some people criticise the quality of the figures but no matter what, there are other people who still buy them.  Well, to each their own.  Nevertheless if you had missed out on getting these Comic Packs last week, there should be re-stocks of them coming soon. 

Meanwhile, most of my MOC Marvel Universe action figures collection is now for sale individually in my new toy lockers 12G &12H at Toy Outpost (Plaza Singapura, 7th floor, diagonally opposite cinema box office).  While stocks last!  Just seek the help of the friendly store personnel at Toy Outpost if you need to examine the items up close or purchase them!

I’ve got a near complete collection of MOC Marvel Universe action figures for sale in my new toy lockers 12G &12H at Toy Outpost (Plaza Singapura, 7th floor, diagonally opposite cinema box office).  They will be there on sale individually with effect from 10 September 2009, till stocks last!  Just seek the help of the friendly store personnel at Toy Outpost if you need to examine the items up close or purchase them.

All my Marvel Universe action figures have near perfect paint jobs as I only picked the “creme de la creme” when I bought them.  Their backcards are the best ones that I came across when I shopped for them.  I don’t feel any reluctance in putting them up for sale, though I’m keeping just a handful to open up for display later.  The rest will have to go to new owners!

Meanwhile, let’s sneak preview the sale list…

Wave 1
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[ ] 001. Iron Man (Red & gold armor)
[ ] 002. Spider-Man
[ ] 002. Spider-Man* (Variant: darker blue and red costume) SOLD!!
[ ] 003. Silver Surfer SOLD!!
[ ] 004. The Punisher (Version 1) SOLD!!
[ ] 005. Black Panther SOLD!!
[ ] 006. Wolverine (X-Force) SOLD!!
[ ] 007. Human Torch (Flame on) SOLD!!
[ ] 008. Daredevil SOLD!!
[ ] 009. Iron Man (Stealth Ops)
[ ] 010. Bullseye
[ ] 011. Human Torch (FF costume)
[ ] 011. Human Torch* (Variant: dark blue costume w/white gloves/boots/collar)

Wave 2
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[ ] 012. Captain America (Ultimates) SOLD!!
[ ] 013. Hulk (Green) SOLD!!
[ ] 014. Hulk (Grey) SOLD!!
[ ] 015. Green Goblin
[ ] 016. Ronin
[ ] 017. Iron Fist SOLD!!

Wave 3
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[ ] 018. Spider-Man (Black costume) SOLD!!
[ ] 019. The Thing SOLD!!
[ ] 019. The Thing (Variant: dark blue pants)
[ ] 020. Punisher (Version 2) SOLD!!
[ ] 021. Iron Man (Classic armor) SOLD!!
[ ] 022. Ms. Marvel (Black costume)
[ ] 023. Ms. Marvel (Red costume) SOLD!!
[ ] 024. Hand Ninja SOLD!!

Wave 4
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[ ] 026. Union Jack SOLD!!
[ ] 027. Moon Knight SOLD!!
[ ] 028. Red Hulk (Glossy finish)
[ ] 028. Red Hulk (Matt finish)
[ ] 029. Blade
[ ] 030. Hobgloblin SOLD!!

Wave 5
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[ ] 025. Electro SOLD!!
[ ] 031. Guardian
[ ] 032. Spiderman (upside down, red & blue costume)
[ ] 032. Spiderman (upside down, red & black costume)
[ ] 033. Silver Centurion Iron Man 
[ ] 034. Sub-Mariner SOLD!!