tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post3799628589014188231..comments2023-11-02T10:42:00.698+00:00Comments on THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION: It's a real shame but lets not spoil it for everyone.Blog Master Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04679653260808614173noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-64312415564469970362009-01-05T14:17:00.000+00:002009-01-05T14:17:00.000+00:00PROF-X is confirmed Thor, will be a double pack wi...PROF-X is confirmed Thor, will be a double pack with Lilandra<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>images on here somewhere but also on my home page -----><BR/>www.marvelcustoms.co.uk<BR/><BR/>so you did a pretty swift and efficient campaign there LOLThe Grim Reaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336810174212868126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-10849878211196101692009-01-05T13:42:00.000+00:002009-01-05T13:42:00.000+00:00Why hasn't Proff X been included in the figurines?...Why hasn't Proff X been included in the figurines? Ive seen him rumoured to be released but nothing else, hes one of the greatest characters and should be made into a figure.<BR/><BR/>If anyone agrees then lets try a petition type thing n get lots of posts together then maybe the powers that be will atleast include him in a poll if not better.devil_thorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067881888746030639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-61057722339069645832008-12-13T23:46:00.000+00:002008-12-13T23:46:00.000+00:00QUIT YO JIBBA JABBA!QUIT YO JIBBA JABBA!Shezza666https://www.blogger.com/profile/11310245969900261086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-51912880546436925082008-12-12T14:27:00.000+00:002008-12-12T14:27:00.000+00:00Maybe a fix to the cheating would be to provide a ...Maybe a fix to the cheating would be to provide a list of say 10 characters and work on the basis that for each online poll, one of the characters that finishes top 3 will definitely make the collection. <BR/><BR/>However, Richard and his team decide before the poll launch, the final positing a character must finish in order to make the set (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd spot).<BR/><BR/>We all vote and at the end of the voting Richard lets us know if it was the character that finished 1st, 2nd or 3rd that made the set.<BR/><BR/>This eliminates the possibility of cheating because we do not know before hand what position a character must finish in order to be included. <BR/><BR/>I know this approach will not please everyone but it would eliminate the point of cheating in favour of a single character. It should also ensure that genuinely popular characters definitely make the final collection.marvelmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155276320337537183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-36326800773545759482008-12-11T22:59:00.000+00:002008-12-11T22:59:00.000+00:00This is getting boaring,its takeing the excitment ...This is getting boaring,its takeing the excitment out of the colletion.Tell us you have extended the list so we all can relax a bit.jimbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456021180880406019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-89534823687838388392008-12-11T21:05:00.000+00:002008-12-11T21:05:00.000+00:00I got your message,thanks for the"HINT" Grim!I got your message,thanks for the"HINT" Grim!Thor8https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531778820407023091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-35505373472078388802008-12-11T20:00:00.000+00:002008-12-11T20:00:00.000+00:00Well I don't suppose we need to come up with an al...Well I don't suppose we need to come up with an alternative way to vote now that the polls will be conducted at SHFF. At least you cant use the cookie vote trick on a forum.Waddershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059790244690782532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-13758039928756557862008-12-11T19:23:00.000+00:002008-12-11T19:23:00.000+00:00I really like that idea THOR, only problem is it t...I really like that idea THOR, only problem is it takes a matter of seconds to get a blogger account.<BR/><BR/>Just like my "UNIQUE" one here.<BR/><BR/>BTW <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Oh and my 5 favourites are:<BR/>-The Grim Reaper<BR/>-Eric Williams<BR/>-Wonder Man's Brother<BR/>-Founder of The Lethal Legion<BR/><BR/>Oh and not forgetting <BR/><BR/>-The Grim Reaper<BR/><BR/>;-)Uniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701335998185105979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-85236576623397260292008-12-11T19:01:00.000+00:002008-12-11T19:01:00.000+00:00I'm not talking about mailing in your choices. I'm...I'm not talking about mailing in your choices. I'm talking about posting them the same way I'm posting this comment right now.<BR/> I just right in and say:"My favorite 5 are:Swordsman-Stingray<BR/>Giant-Man-Antman and Wasp". Everyone will see that I picked those 5 so I will not be able to write in again and revote because every one will know it's me.<BR/> Everyone can cast thier votes for all to see and no one can vote more than once. There's no mail to open and read. All Richard has to do is list the # of heroes to vbote for and set a deadline to cast in your votes.Thor8https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531778820407023091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-20124060369158021282008-12-11T16:54:00.000+00:002008-12-11T16:54:00.000+00:00Probably a lot harder than you think Thor LOL...fi...Probably a lot harder than you think Thor LOL...<BR/><BR/>first of all ALL the mail needs to be opened and sorted, then from amongst all the CHAT that each letter will contain, the 5 Choices need to be listed, collated and then counted. Now we hav eseen some determined efforts to sway a vote and who is to say that those responsible won't lash out a few quid on stamps and send in 20 or 30 entries.<BR/><BR/>All this will take time and effort on the part of EM and ultimately there will be a major financial implication to them.<BR/><BR/>However the main reason this won't work is Richard does not have the time...he already gets more sacks full of fanmail than SANTA gets "Dear Santa" letters at christmas.The Grim Reaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336810174212868126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-59407969922812579982008-12-11T15:51:00.000+00:002008-12-11T15:51:00.000+00:00I still believe that the easiest and safetest way ...I still believe that the easiest and safetest way of doing the polls is right here! All Richard has to do is list, lets say 30 characters and set a deadline for everyone to write in and post thier favorite 5. The 5 with the most votes win and then a new list is posted and everyone picks 5 more and so forth. I mean how hard can that be?Thor8https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531778820407023091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-16592011206180871752008-12-09T20:49:00.000+00:002008-12-09T20:49:00.000+00:00I just hope EM if they want our say on votes do it...I just hope EM if they want our say on votes do it so everyone can have their voice heard.<BR/><BR/>As for being a cheat we both know I did nothing wrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-69584067587096696082008-12-09T17:26:00.000+00:002008-12-09T17:26:00.000+00:00I didn't say I would find it unfair on there but I...I didn't say I would find it unfair on there but I am sure some people would prefer to do this sort of thing through EM if they can. Not everyone is a member of a forum and some people don't want to join forums. It is a shame that there is no way to make the polls on here cheat proof.Waddershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059790244690782532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-36300695092940199982008-12-09T17:21:00.000+00:002008-12-09T17:21:00.000+00:00Maybe you are right Wadders, but look at how the D...Maybe you are right Wadders, but look at how the DC forum degenerated. You should know that running a forum is not a five minute job, EM have neither the staff nor the inclination at the moment.<BR/><BR/>Fan forums are great but only when run by the fans, corporate management doesn't work as they will quickly realise the extra workload (and cost) just to try and tread water, forum becomes a low priority and then the lunatics take over the asylum. <BR/><BR/>Ultimately the decision will be Eaglemoss's and I hope they make a sensible choice that suits everyone. What i can't understand is why you would consider it unfair to run the polls via SHFF, you are a member on there and we have members from all around the world, you can log in at anytime day or night and there will be several members logged in posting, chatting and there will always be a Moderator or Admin member in there too. Like Thor says, only those with something to hide will have difficulty on SHFF as they are certain to be found out.The Grim Reaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336810174212868126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-72722951042902208982008-12-09T16:27:00.000+00:002008-12-09T16:27:00.000+00:00Maybe Eaglemoss could setup an official forum like...Maybe Eaglemoss could setup an official forum like the DC collection has. This way Eaglemoss could manage all the voting procedures at their end and make sure nobody cheats. This would be fairest way to conduct these polls I think.Waddershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059790244690782532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-47638642804880925242008-12-09T15:39:00.000+00:002008-12-09T15:39:00.000+00:00The problem of voting by ballet inclueded in the m...The problem of voting by ballet inclueded in the magazine is that not all countries receive the latest issue at the same time. Sometimes the differance between one country and another are months apart and that would make setting a deadline to cast your votes a little difficult. I still believe voting by SHFF is the best alternative. As The Grim Reaper stated anyone can register,and if you have nothing to hide you have nothing to fear!Thor8https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531778820407023091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-70711797575471252112008-12-09T15:06:00.000+00:002008-12-09T15:06:00.000+00:00The only people not welcome on SHFF are the blatan...The only people not welcome on SHFF are the blatant cheats and those who unfairly try to sway others opinions, anyone can register, play by he rules and all is fine as far as I can see.<BR/><BR/>The advantage of voting via SHFF website is that they have procedures in place to prevent cheating and the staff to constantly monitor what is happening. I know that a lot of members on there are members of the other forums and that causes no problems. All votes are open and the results seen by everyone.The Grim Reaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336810174212868126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-4423853488093733352008-12-09T12:04:00.000+00:002008-12-09T12:04:00.000+00:00The only problem with voting going on superherofig...The only problem with voting going on superherofigurineforum is that not everyone is welcome. That's why this place means alot to so many people...<BR/><BR/>If we are allowed to vote then I think a form in with the magazines would be great. That way everyone can have their say. Instead of afew signed upto a forum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-57933323413977520942008-12-09T10:15:00.000+00:002008-12-09T10:15:00.000+00:00Any news about Titania or Madame Hydra?Any news about Titania or Madame Hydra?S.H.I.E.L.D boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444669800194558562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-49872040152576916772008-12-08T18:53:00.000+00:002008-12-08T18:53:00.000+00:00I really appreciate the work that Richard and his ...I really appreciate the work that Richard and his team put into the polls but I'm glad that the polls were cancelled. E-mail votes will have the same problem (as others have mentioned)... it is too easy to cast multiple votes and there is no audit trail. <BR/>Grim's site or the superherofigurineforum would be much easier to monitor and manage.<BR/><BR/>re voter cards - if you wanted to put a voting card in the magazines (with some kind of watermark to prevent photocopying) and didn't mind waiting until the other countries got their deliveries & had the time to send back their votes, I think that could work too.<BR/><BR/>CBRBeast, I also asked my LCS to order every new figurines that shows up in the Diamond Previews... I've never had a problem getting my figurines. I also (ok this is a wee bit OCD but bear with me) made a list of all comic stores in my state and called each of them up. Yes, it took me a couple of days during breaks to get through the 6 page listing but I found 3 places between my work and home that carry the figurines and I found a bunch of other places that had Thor, Silver Surfer, Captain America etc (the figurines that tend to be a little harder to find).<BR/>RRTSM can be found on eBay (I got mine from the EM site before they stopped selling it). Picked up the Forbidden Planet exclusives at the FPI website.<BR/>My nagging question is how I'm going to get the subscriber gift Batman since US collectors cannot subscribe (but that's not a CMFC issue so I'll move along) <BR/>Thanks again Richard & team for creating a truly awesome collection!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04144609000815061559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-63769011307019087412008-12-08T15:40:00.000+00:002008-12-08T15:40:00.000+00:00Ummm, that's because they're in the Previews Catal...Ummm, that's because they're in the Previews Catalog every month and you're supposed to order them if you want them. The stores arn't going to spend money on stock if there's no interest in them. Especially considering our economy right now. It's lucky the stores can even continue operating right now.<BR/><BR/>As for UK exclusives, there have only been 3 that weren't offered to the US. The original subscriber exclusive Spider-Man Rooftop one, Dark Phoenix, and Blue Angel. And I was able to get the last two very easily from oversees. I didn't care enough about the Spider-Man rooftop one to bother aquiring it. <BR/><BR/>You may think the US doesn't count. But it's the collection moving into other countries that's also helped keep it growing. And in fact, Diamond just named the Classic Marvel Figurine Collection one of the Top Products of 2008. So yes, we count. We count quite a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-3720720808083423982008-12-08T09:39:00.000+00:002008-12-08T09:39:00.000+00:00It's true cbrbeast. In fact just finding the newe...It's true cbrbeast. In fact just finding the newest issues where I live in near impossible. Most comic book stores in my state won't even bother ordering the figures because they claim noones buying them. And the plinths and binders are nowhere to be found. If you want those you have to buy them from over sea sellers.<BR/><BR/>Don't even get me started on the exclusive figurines that the UK have.<BR/><BR/><BR/>So yeah, US fans don't and never will count.mtravis390https://www.blogger.com/profile/06061802846872645752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-779644105773192592008-12-08T04:07:00.000+00:002008-12-08T04:07:00.000+00:00Travis: "Not like the USA fans really count anyway...Travis: "Not like the USA fans really count anyway."<BR/><BR/>Well, that was the most ignorant thing I've read in some time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-86872705099011527852008-12-07T21:30:00.000+00:002008-12-07T21:30:00.000+00:00Thor8 said... I agree with King Chris. I for one h...Thor8 said... <BR/>I agree with King Chris. I for one have access to various emails and could easily cast in various votes if I so wished to (of course I won't),but not everyone has proven to be as honest as others.<BR/>I believe we could just use this blog itself to cast in our votes.<BR/>You could list 25 or 30 heroes and everyone could pick thier favorite 5. The 5 heroes with the most votes win their right to be inclueded in this collection. No one would be able to vote more than once because they have to sigh-in in order to vote and we would all know if they already voted or not.<BR/><BR/>07 December 2008 21:26Thor8https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531778820407023091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475118225184706855.post-447807340321538412008-12-07T00:24:00.000+00:002008-12-07T00:24:00.000+00:00What about Mary Jane, Aunt May and J.J. Jameson? T...What about Mary Jane, Aunt May and J.J. Jameson? They are basic characters of MARVEL... <BR/><BR/>Also you can include Cassandra Nova, Pyro or W.Stryker.... <BR/><BR/>And of course Northstar and Aurora.<BR/><BR/>But my only love is Firestar....................<BR/>................Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com