tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post597569265682174698..comments2024-03-20T13:21:49.581-04:00Comments on A Philly Collector of Playscale Dolls and Action Figures: Sulu Now and Then Plus a Shocking DiscoveryD7anahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15497306465109590188noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post-2748203738819692132015-04-28T11:56:42.376-04:002015-04-28T11:56:42.376-04:00Hi Amystika18n! Thanks for not taking offense. And...Hi Amystika18n! Thanks for not taking offense. And thanks for replying when your schedule is full of academic stuff ;-)<br /><br />If you order from HeroBuilders, I hope that your Mayhem figure is all that you want. I will enjoy reading about your response in your blog ;-)D7anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497306465109590188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post-13466767782742739912015-04-27T17:22:50.465-04:002015-04-27T17:22:50.465-04:00Thanks for your concern! (Sorry if that seems impe...Thanks for your concern! (Sorry if that seems impersonal-it's not meant that way. I'm commenting in a little bit of free time during finals week, and my brain's kinda fried)<br />I've never bought anything from HeroBuilders and don't personally know anyone who has, but the figures appear high-quality and the research (searching on Bing and Google and reading sources of all viewpoints-positive, negative, and neutral) I've done seems to indicate that the number of satisfied customers and unsatisfied customers seems to be roughly equal, so I'm inclined to be cautiously optimistic. Due to the cost and uncertainty, I plan to ask my aunt about this when my birthday gets closer-she likes to shop, likes to get me unusual gifts, and may be able to buy Mayhem and/or provide some additional insight on whether it's a good idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post-44204955143437889322015-04-18T00:22:27.348-04:002015-04-18T00:22:27.348-04:00Hi Amystika18n! Oh, yes, some - no MANY action fig...Hi Amystika18n! Oh, yes, some - no MANY action figures are expensive. I like to buy them nude to save $$$.<br /><br />Have you ever bought any figures from <a href="http://www.herobuilders.com/themed-action-figures/popculture_actionfigures.htm" rel="nofollow">HeroBuilders</a>? They remind me of another company called <a href="http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Andgor-Toy-Company/Longwood-Florida-32750/Andgor-Toy-Company-ripoff-consumer-fraud-ripoff-Longwood-Florida-51116" rel="nofollow">Andgor</a>. I am not saying they are frauds, but I am wary of the personalized doll markets until/unless a collector or several whom I *know* vouches for the company. Shrug.D7anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497306465109590188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post-37545865997180184822015-04-17T16:49:57.759-04:002015-04-17T16:49:57.759-04:00There are some action figure companies that make f...There are some action figure companies that make figures with more crossover potential. I have my eye on a talking action figure of Mayhem from the Allstate ads, made by a company called HeroBuilders, which also has a build-your-own action figure with extra clothes that can be bought separately. In addition to the crossover potential, Mayhem's face is a good likeness of Dean Winters as Mayhem. Unfortunately, more realistic action figures can be pretty expensive-Mayhem costs $80!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post-26419955689754987582011-06-10T19:20:29.982-04:002011-06-10T19:20:29.982-04:00Thanks, Miladyblue! Yes, yes, yes. We want OPTIONS...Thanks, Miladyblue! Yes, yes, yes. We want OPTIONS. No more molded on gloves or boots. <br /><br />Action figure manufacturers you know who I'm addressing that complaint to.<br /><br />Ha, like they'd read a collector's blog ;-PD7anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497306465109590188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post-83953655766921200232011-06-09T19:39:04.623-04:002011-06-09T19:39:04.623-04:00I don't know why it is that manufacturers pres...I don't know why it is that manufacturers presume collectors WANT "permanent clothes" - for want of a better term - like molded on, freaky undies or boots or gloves. Jeez, give collectors some sort of option, such as extra parts to use.<br /><br />Great article, though! You're spot on with regards to the faces of the Sulus.miladybluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01063936507480569735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post-6217292107739322122011-06-08T17:49:40.509-04:002011-06-08T17:49:40.509-04:00Thanks for your comment, Notcathy!
Thanks, Pudgyb...Thanks for your comment, Notcathy!<br /><br />Thanks, Pudgybudgie! I am considering if I want to give up the pants. Hmm ... not sure. <br /><br />Yes, the rubber underpants are there to stay. Too weird to think of removing them ... somewhat akin to flaying ... ick. I'll just have to keep him in pants at all times to avoid the memory of the embossed undies ;-PD7anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497306465109590188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post-49329024590607522011-06-08T16:10:17.225-04:002011-06-08T16:10:17.225-04:00If you get a small sharp object, you can pry the e...If you get a small sharp object, you can pry the end of NuSulu's pants out of the top of his boots. They're either wedged or lightly glued, but it really wasn't too hard to get them off. No solutions for the rubber underpants, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post-26919348175827464812011-06-08T09:58:25.903-04:002011-06-08T09:58:25.903-04:00They look good.. The appearance was nice too.. The...They look good.. The appearance was nice too.. The underwear reflection was funny.. :) But in over all it was great and nice review..Notcathyhttp://www.asseenontvlife.com/kids/happy-nappers-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post-43987880891523134652011-06-07T11:12:46.483-04:002011-06-07T11:12:46.483-04:00Ms. Leo, thanks for your thoughtful response on th...Ms. Leo, thanks for your thoughtful response on the difference in how boys play and how girls play. Thanks for the tip about the 1999 body's frailty.<br /><br />Yes, the boots are annoying, Limbe Dolls. Limiting fashion choices and plain bulky. The jacket 2009 Sulu wears is borrowed from Li Shang, Mulan's male friend. I chose it as a visual pun because I had a Japanese American figure and a Korean American figure so I thought I would add Li Shang's Chinese (by way of American fantasy) jacket. Hmmm ... that might have been overkill, lol.<br /><br />Thanks also for your kind words about my writing. Always glad to please and amuse ;-DD7anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497306465109590188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post-7418539270106828762011-06-07T09:19:43.730-04:002011-06-07T09:19:43.730-04:00Very funny reflection on doll underwear. I have t...Very funny reflection on doll underwear. I have the 1999 Mr. Sulu and was always frustrated by the molded on boots. Does the jacket on the 2009 version come with the doll? I have a similar jacket that I think came with a G.I. Joe.limbe dollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704328250988686700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580986768097342172.post-89019971183160169352011-06-07T07:25:36.565-04:002011-06-07T07:25:36.565-04:00This is an excellent comparison of these two toys....This is an excellent comparison of these two toys. Your points about the hand size and the boots/feet are spot on! I do think that manufacturer of toys for boys and for girls do design different. Boys are more prone to throw a toy to make if fly or making them fight (My brother used countless pieces of toilet paper in giving his action figures capes.) and give it ruffer play. Bigger hands are easier to play with for them. Girls are taught to care for their dolls. That may explain the production style differences. One other note, the 1999 body style does have problem of breaking in half. The piece that holds the top half to the bottom have isn’t too strong.<br />Great Job!Ms. Leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742194324517520395noreply@blogger.com