Hot Toys - MMS196 - The Avengers: Battle Damaged Mark VII (Movie Promo Edition)

[ttp1979]

Yeah he's a keeper for me as well.
This is my most favorite IM figure to come out. I actually sold my reg. MK VII as it looked toyish in real life... I was also let down by the HS likeness as well. The BD HS one on the other hand has really satisfying RDJ likeness, and the BD details with the dull paint finish make the figure more realistic looking as well. I'm going to enjoy having it on my display.

 

[Black Label Society]

this, for me, is the best IM armor yet. I think the ones coming down the pike will eclipse it, but for now, its the one to own for my tastes. i was not impressed by any pics i saw, in hand, sans forced lighting or flashes, it looks very naturally dirty or damaged. its very muted and warm, not bright. i just love it.

oddly, i hate the base. its far too big and they should have released this with the hulk as intended. it takes up too much room in a detolf and hogs the entire shelf.

 

[sincnarf]

I'm excited to pick up mine today and experience the in-hand look of the figure after staring at the awesome pics in this forum for several days now LOL

 

[SurlyJ]

Man, a LCS got me all excited because they told me they were getting one of these in and would sell it to me for $295, then called today and said they weren't getting it. Booooooo

 

[Black Label Society]

Man, a LCS got me all excited because they told me they were getting one of these in and would sell it to me for $295, then called today and said they weren't getting it. Booooooo

or maybe they are but are selling it for $600 and didnt want to tell you that. happened to me with fury and hawkeye.

 

[SurlyJ]

or maybe they are but are selling it for $600 and didnt want to tell you that. happened to me with fury and hawkeye.

Certainly possible. He told me he didn't know it wasn't available for wholesale price and just put in an order with his rep at sideshow months ago and forgot about it, called today and got told the order wasn't placed bc it wasn't available out retailers.

 

[Dollmanron]

My wait list was put on Apr 27, 2013, anyone have theirs convert close to or after that?

 

[MandoMan531]

Another gripe I have is the crappy light bleed on these things. If you turn on the hands the whole damn hand glows, same with the head too. I really don't want to have to paint parts black and then repaint in color to stop the light from showing through.

 

[SimpleCRIPPLE]

So glad I was able to keep the BD Mark VII. Thought I might have to sell it for a while, but luckily it gets to remain part of the collection. The base really is something special and helps justify the otherwise high price of this guy.

My current setup:

5D3_0461.jpg by SteveDupuy, on Flickr


5D3_0464.jpg by SteveDupuy, on Flickr


5D3_0462.jpg by SteveDupuy, on Flickr


5D3_0465.jpg by SteveDupuy, on Flickr


5D3_0466.jpg by SteveDupuy, on Flickr

 

[hokietwo]

Mandoman-
Cut a small piece of electric tape and cover the base of the LEDs on the wrists to block the wide displacement. Will focus a narrow beam and not make the hands glow. Non-permanent solution.

 

[PopCultKid]

Yea.... I'll say it again.... AWESOME FIGURE!!!

It's a great piece with the helmet on, but the Stark sculpt is what really makes this shine; that open helmet look seriously boosts this fig to the next level IMO.

If you can swing it and you're a big enough fan, I think that having both versions of the VII is a no-brainer, no question must. If you suit the regular MK VII up with all its BD parts than it becomes similar to the BD version; but the fully clean VII wearing the helmet and fitted with the shoulder & thigh armor plates, and the BD version with the Stark sculpt are two VERY different figures.

Congrats to all who scored this. It’s gold!!!

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

5D3_0461.jpg by SteveDupuy, on Flickr

That looks fantastic. I might kick Thor out of my display and use Tony instead

 

[Blackthornone]

Man, a LCS got me all excited because they told me they were getting one of these in and would sell it to me for $295, then called today and said they weren't getting it. Booooooo

They are putting on ebay instead for $600, more than likely. I actually saw and heard a comic shop owner tell an employee he was going to put a newly in stock item on ebay instead of selling in his store at the normal price because it was worth more there.

 

[p!tu]

They are putting on ebay instead for $600, more than likely. I actually saw and heard a comic shop owner tell an employee he was going to put a newly in stock item on ebay instead of selling in his store at the normal price because it was worth more there.

Thats what i call some bull****!

 

[p!tu]

 

[franpincho]

Thats what i call some bull****!

Actually, it's a smart business decision.

You'd do it too.


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[p!tu]

Actually, it's a smart business decision.

You'd do it too.


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Its a stupid Business decision cause unless you were just running an Ebay store you depend on returning customers and ****ing those customers for some quick stupid cash is dumb. The ROI of the customer is so much grater than that of a Single figure sold once.

 

[franpincho]

Its a stupid Business decision cause unless you were just running an Ebay store you depend on returning customers and ****ing those customers for some quick stupid cash is dumb. The ROI of the customer is so much grater than that of a Single figure sold once.

Not on a limited edition item, it's not. Besides, he was only getting one.

You'd be quite dumb to sell this at retail. Other figures? I'd agree with you any day, there's no need.


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[p!tu]

So you'd rather loose a customer that can Net you about $1000 - $2500 a year plus word of mouth business for a quick $300 after you told said customer you would sell him the figure? Thats not a business decision thats greed.

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

So you'd rather loose a customer that can Net you about $1000 - $2500 a year plus word of mouth business for a quick $300 after you told said customer you would sell him the figure? Thats not a business decision thats greed.