agoodfella77

First, thanks so much for the info. Anymore details on Giant Man, is it brick built like Groot or a Big Fig or something else (assuming its not a regular sized minifig)? Thanks!

As Ramon said You can shoot me a PM if you still having trouble...

Is it ethically wrong? Depends on your point of view. Can a case be made against the distributors? Yes. Can a case be made against the manufacturers? Absolutely. But as a buyer? That's a grey area. I didn't "steal" anything. If I buy a bootleg, I am handing over my hard earned cash for it. So, in my mind this is a more than fair transaction. People can argue "but you know that this is counterfeit goods". It's a fair point. But if I make an incredibly awesome MOC or Custom MARVEL fig and sell it to my neighbor (or vice versa I am the buyer) -- does anyone bat an eye? Why is that OK? What if I have a pad printer, have a proper design team and am printing them by the hundreds -- NOW it's an issue? So it's really economics? It's OK if I make a couple of bucks, but if I make hundreds of thousands of dollars -- then I've crossed the line? If so, then there is a HUGE flaw in the argument. Then we are really talking about economics rather than ethics -- hence its a grey area. I don't think that people have an issue if I grabbed a blank fig, slapped some paint on it and then either traded it for another fig or someone pays me a few bucks for it. Happens all the time, besides, this is impossible to regulate and monitor anyway. So it's a slippery slope. Where is there a line crossed? What is the volume or dollar amount that needs to be passed here? Next, I have always submitted that I was, have been and will be a MARVEL fan from the beginning. It was my kids who re-introduced me to LEGO and when they started the Super Heroes line -- hook, line and sinker -- I was all in. I have every official MARVEL fig produced (aside from the ridiculous SDCCs). Now here comes the critical point. LEGO (and by association MARVEL) have, in fact, created their own worst nightmare when it comes to setting the tables for bootlegs to flourish with this ridiculous policy about SDCC exclusives. I mean let's think about it for a moment. They know that there is voracious appetite for these exclusives. They only print a minuscule amount, and then they go for hundreds of dollars on the secondary market. OF COURSE someone is going to step in and provide supply to this untapped demand -- its Econ 101! If I were LEGO, I would simply alleviate this problem by circulating into general production exclusive figs -- even if it is a full year later -- and signal to the market that this will happen. That way, this will all but eliminate the scalpers and will drastically reduce the demand for bootleg SDCCs (heck if I knew I could get the SDCC figs later on BrickLink why would I waste time on bootlegs)? And to further the point LEGO hasn't lost a single dollar as a result of bootlegs. As I have said, I have every official fig. LEGO is the gold standard and I fully understand that. Nothing will replace this. Finally, as a MARVEL fan, my goal has been to re-create the most complete MARVEL universe possible. That's through official figs, MOCs, and yes, customs of all shapes and sizes. LEGO/MARVEL are not going to be putting out characters like Fantastic Four or Punisher or throw back figs like classic Hawkeye. That's fine, someone will. And frankly, if I am a MARVEL / DISNEY exec -- I love it! In the grand scheme of things -- if I weigh the pros and cons of potential lost revenue vs. the free marketing I am getting from collectors and fans alike that keep my brands and characters in the minds of people, fans and new fans, they are laying the groundwork for me to grab the really big dollars later -- big official LEGO sets or a movie or movie merchandise. It's more than a wash -- I would secretly encourage it. The worst thing in the world isn't copying -- heck its an affirmation that people love your stuff! No, the worst thing in the world is apathy. People just don't care or people like something else. The worst thing in the world is becoming irrelevant -- becoming a Beanie Baby or Cabbage Patch Doll. At least this way your product, your characters, your brand is continually being kept in the minds of fans and future fans and that is free marketing -- which is like gold. So, in the end I don't think the issue or answer is black or white.

Very nice catch! Got a link?

Do you mind posting a clear pic of Banner's fig?

Will send to you... Hey Ramon, do you want to post the link here? Up to you :D

Avenjet, Quinjet -- am I the only one who has a bit of "jetlag"? (i'll see myself out)

Does anyone have any pictures of what a Black Panther jet would look like? Has this appeared in the TV series AA?

Please not another Quinjet. Enough with the Quinjets.

Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I would prefer a regular sized minifig for Giant Man -- especially if it's going to look anything like the brick built monstrosity that was supposed to be Groot. If they have to go bigger, at least make it a Big Fig.

Ha ha! PM'd you.

Noooo! Groot was a severe disappointment.

Has Giant Man been confirmed for upcoming sets and if so, is it a normal sized fig or Big Fig?

Glad you like the idea -- besides, why should the Star Wars fans have all the fun? Awesome!

Thanks for the detailed reply! [ EDIT: Doesn't seem like there is a MARVEL tag yet -- but if it's possible, I nominate that the MODs consider making one! ]

Thanks!

Can you just order the new WASP? Link?

Nice update / review, I should be getting this any day now and will post a pic when I get it.

On a side-note I noticed that for other Licensed Sub-Forums (Star Wars for instance) they have active members can qualify to get the Star Wars "badges" on their profile. I always though this was neat and was wondering if we might be able to get a MARVEL one also? Any thoughts?

It's an odd choice indeed. The Black / Yellow on the upper far right looks interesting (could be decent for a MOC Yellowjacket). I wish they would have done a proper MCU WASP though...

Not sure if anyone has posted this yet, but it looks like LELE has released an Ant-Man set:

Great minds mate. I was just about to post something to this effect. For Dargo, the window of opportunity to release some of those figs everyone was raving over would be now with no other competition in the market now... makes me wonder if they've hit some kind of production snag?

Agree! Agree! and Agree! The one good exception for me has been trans Vision which has come in handy for me :)

Thanks!

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