Phoenix Board # 217: Merry Christmas and Happy 2023!

[AaylaSecurasMan]

New thread smell mmmmmmhhhhhh

Lots of early shipments lately, probably means that Supply Chains are improving.

 

[Antman]

DISNEY MOVIE INSIDERS CODES-MERRY & BRIGHT DELIGHTS (EXPIRES 12/31/22 at 11:59:59 PT):
(NOTE: NO CODES ON THE WEEKENDS)

11/30: WINTER (5 PTS)
12/1: YETI (5 PTS)
12/2: PRESENTS (5 PTS)
12/5: DRAX (10 PTS)
12/6: FOZZIWIG (5 PTS)
12/7: GROOT (10 pts)
12/8: ARENDELLE (5 pts)
12/9: ICEAGE (5 pts)
12/12: OLAF (5 pts)
12/13: BERNARD (5 pts)
12/14: SEASONS (5 pts)
12/15: FESTIVITY (5 pts)

 

[Ares_X]

DISNEY MOVIE INSIDERS CODES-MERRY & BRIGHT DELIGHTS (EXPIRES 12/31/22 at 11:59:59 PT):
(NOTE: NO CODES ON THE WEEKENDS)

11/30: WINTER (5 PTS)
12/1: YETI (5 PTS)
12/2: PRESENTS (5 PTS)
12/5: DRAX (10 PTS)
12/6: FOZZIWIG (5 PTS)
12/7: GROOT (10 pts)
12/8: ARENDELLE (5 pts)
12/9: ICEAGE (5 pts)
12/12: OLAF (5 pts)
12/13: BERNARD (5 pts)
12/14: SEASONS (5 pts)
12/15: FESTIVITY (5 pts)

Antman- You have really been on top of these codes and it's very appreciated.

 

[bac]

Meant to tell you @Ares_X that Brachiosaurus will be joining the Hammond Collection in 2023. It's been confirmed to be in Target's system for $85, so it should be massive and well-articulated.

 

[Ares_X]

Meant to tell you @Ares_X that Brachiosaurus will be joining the Hammond Collection in 2023. It's been confirmed to be in Target's system for $85, so it should be massive and well-articulated.

We already received the Brachiosaurus? Are they just adding articulation to the existing mold like they did the T-Rex?

Unfortunately for what I am doing, the added articulation doesn't do anything for me as I am essentially making them into statues. I need to get back to this project (like many of my projects). Maybe getting two new dinosaurs will get me going after the holidays.

 

[bac]

The T-Rex is a new mold and bigger than the original one, which makes me wonder if the Brachiosaurus will be bigger than the current Legacy one as well.

Apart from size, the given should be more articulation and better paint, though neither might not matter if you're going the statue diorama route.

 

[Ares_X]

The T-Rex is a new mold and bigger than the original one, which makes me wonder if the Brachiosaurus will be bigger than the current Legacy one as well.

Apart from size, the given should be more articulation and better paint, though neither might not matter if you're going the statue diorama route.

I'm confused... The T-Rex from the Hammond Collection states that it measures 24" long, but the one that I just ordered from Jurassic World: Dominion states it is over 3 feet long.

The Hammond Collection T-Rex looks to be the same as the one I already own but with added articulation and different deco.

Not sure if I need a larger Brachiosaurus, but I may end up going for it.

I need a bigger house.

 

[bac]

I was comparing the T-Rex from the Legacy set that came with the Jeep. Yes, that Dominion one is different. I haven't looked at that one in person so can't comment there.

I suspect everyone on this board can relate to space issues.

 

[AaylaSecurasMan]

Antman- You have really been on top of these codes and it's very appreciated.

I second that. I have app notifications on but Antman’s updates are faster I get the app notifications around noon.

 

[Ares_X]

I second that. I have app notifications on but Antman’s updates are faster I get the app notifications around noon.

Yeah! My daily 6am routine is check email, check the forum, enter the code Antman gave us and then log in to work.

 

[Ares_X]

Up for pre-order...


$150 for non-members
$127.50 for PGM



I'm passing on this for now. It's just not doing a ton for me. Not sure what it is.

 

[Desert_Trooper]

Thanks to Slave_1 for the Retro POPs! Of course my Target order for R2 finally arrived an hour ago.

 

[ILuvToyz]

Walmart sale:

$9 each
VC Clone Wars Battle Droid (5 maximum)
Barriss Offee
Luminara Unduli

ARC Trooper is also $9 but currently sold out at Walmart.com so it reverts to 3rd party price.

 

[Antman]

Glad I can help everyone out with those codes. Life on the overnights has a benefit. I may be out of town this week but I’ve been up at the time the new code goes active. Very happy to get bonus points but the 5 point ones always feel like a letdown.

 

[Ares_X]

That cheap Mythrol I picked up on Amazon was originally supposed to arrive on 12/14, then changed to 12/15 and now is scheduled for 12/17 - 12/18. I'm beginning to wonder if I will see it at all.

This is not my only package that appears to be delayed.

 

[Slave_1]

Thanks to Slave_1 for the Retro POPs! Of course my Target order for R2 finally arrived an hour ago.

Nice seeing you yesterday even in that cold wind and thanks for the Minty Koska Exclusive Pop!

 

[Ares_X]

I did receive an email from Amazon this morning stating the Black Series Magistrate Greef that was supposed to arrive 2/3 is now expected between 1/3 and 1/5. Not holding my breath.

 

[Antman]

Nice seeing you yesterday even in that cold wind and thanks for the Minty Koska Exclusive Pop!

Cold you say? Saw this while visiting family in Chicago.

 

[Ares_X]

Cold you say? Saw this while visiting family in Chicago.

I grew up in snow far worse than that. NO THANKS!!! I will never live in it again.

 

[Ares_X]

That cheap Mythrol I picked up on Amazon was originally supposed to arrive on 12/14, then changed to 12/15 and now is scheduled for 12/17 - 12/18. I'm beginning to wonder if I will see it at all.

This is not my only package that appears to be delayed.

I just received an email from Amazon stating my Mythrol will arrive today and gave a time frame. Maybe they found the missing package.

My other lost package is supposed to arrive tomorrow now.

UPDATE: Mythrol arrived. He was in a super heavy duty box, but when I opened the package the card was taped to part of another box that looked like it was torn apart. Surprisingly the card was not bent up, but I don't care.

Also received more emails about more late items. Amazon is seriously going downhill. I tried calling customer service yesterday and they would not transfer me to a U.S. Rep. I called back about 4 times and none of them would do it.

 

[Antman]

Got my BS Purge Trooper (Kenobi Show) from Walmart.com. Shipped in a bubble mailer and a little roughed up. Not the worst I've seen but Walmart sure doesn't learn anything from the repeated complaints collectors have offered.

 

[Ares_X]

Desiree tells me today that red helmets sure do fit into Christmas nicely.



I think all the helmets fit into Christmas nicely.

 

[bac]

For those who don't check the TVC group.

 

[Ares_X]

Amazingly, according to Fed Ex, the Jurassic World T-Rex that I wasn't even sure Target was going to fulfill is out for delivery. This is two days earlier than was originally communicated by Fed Ex.

Dreadnoughtus looks to be arriving tomorrow.

 

[Ares_X]

Target sale

30% off select Star Wars collectibles​

 

[Ares_X]

Amazingly, according to Fed Ex, the Jurassic World T-Rex that I wasn't even sure Target was going to fulfill is out for delivery. This is two days earlier than was originally communicated by Fed Ex.

Dreadnoughtus looks to be arriving tomorrow.

AMAZED!!! Both dinosaurs arrived two days early via Fed Ex.

bac- The T-Rex is the same mold and size (3 feet long) as the previous one I already owned, but different deco. I haven't opened it yet to check out the added articulation yet.

 

[Ares_X]

Everybody's all ready for Christmas!

 

[Ares_X]

AMAZED!!! Both dinosaurs arrived two days early via Fed Ex.

bac- The T-Rex is the same mold and size (3 feet long) as the previous one I already owned, but different deco. I haven't opened it yet to check out the added articulation yet.

The Dreadnoughtus is HUGE!!! If I set the tip of the tale on the ground, the head comes up to my shoulders. It's literally about 5 feet long. It dwarfs the Apatosaurus that used to be the longest.

The Jurassic World: Dominion T-Rex only differs from the one I had by the deco. Everything else is identical. I have a feeling the Hammond Collection version is the same except that it has additional articulation which I am not worried about.

 

[ILuvToyz]

Target sale

30% off select Star Wars collectibles​

I don't see Teeka on that link list.
BS Teeka

 

[Slave_1]

I don't see Teeka on that link list.
BS Teeka

It's currently 50% off $13.99

 

[ILuvToyz]

Also Star Wars The Black Series Boba Fett (Throne Room) Action Figure $11.24


OK heres a link with more stuff
https://www.target.com/c/up-to-50-off-toys/-/N-jkd07Z5xz5l?type=products&moveTo=product-list-grid

 

[Antman]

DISNEY MOVIE INSIDERS CODES-MERRY & BRIGHT DELIGHTS (EXPIRES 12/31/22 at 11:59:59 PT):
(NOTE: NO CODES ON THE WEEKENDS)

11/30: WINTER (5 PTS)
12/1: YETI (5 PTS)
12/2: PRESENTS (5 PTS)
12/5: DRAX (10 PTS)
12/6: FOZZIWIG (5 PTS)
12/7: GROOT (10 pts)
12/8: ARENDELLE (5 pts)
12/9: ICEAGE (5 pts)
12/12: OLAF (5 pts)
12/13: BERNARD (5 pts)
12/14: SEASONS (5 pts)
12/15: JACKFROST (10 pts)
12/16: FESTIVITY (5 pts)
12/19: GIFTING (10 pts)

 

[Ares_X]

Also Star Wars The Black Series Boba Fett (Throne Room) Action Figure $11.24


OK heres a link with more stuff
https://www.target.com/c/up-to-50-off-toys/-/N-jkd07Z5xz5l?type=products&moveTo=product-list-grid

I didn't even see the up to 50% off sale.

 

[Ares_X]

Last week of Gentle Giant's 25 Days od Deals

12/19​	12/20	12/21	12/22	12/23	12/24	12/25
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[Ares_X]

This is confusing, but could be a good deal for Pop! collectors and it may require a call.

GameStop has this display case listed on clearance here for $2.98. Problem is when you click the link it then shows $5.97

I'm noticing other clearanced items that display in the list at a lesser price than the product page too.

UPDATE: It does appear to apply the discounted price at checkout.

 

[bac]

The Dreadnoughtus is HUGE!!! If I set the tip of the tale on the ground, the head comes up to my shoulders. It's literally about 5 feet long. It dwarfs the Apatosaurus that used to be the longest.

I have been tempted by this guy. May still bite at some point early next year.

 

[Ares_X]

I have been tempted by this guy. May still bite at some point early next year.

He's pretty cool. He's only slightly taller than the Brachiosaurus when his neck is positioned upward, but he's way longer than any of the others. The diorama I want to build just got a whole lot bigger, especially with two 3' long T-Rexes. Not unhappy I bought it.

 

[Antman]

DISNEY MOVIE INSIDERS CODES-MERRY & BRIGHT DELIGHTS (EXPIRES 12/31/22 at 11:59:59 PT):
(NOTE: NO CODES ON THE WEEKENDS)

11/30: WINTER (5 PTS)
12/1: YETI (5 PTS)
12/2: PRESENTS (5 PTS)
12/5: DRAX (10 PTS)
12/6: FOZZIWIG (5 PTS)
12/7: GROOT (10 pts)
12/8: ARENDELLE (5 pts)
12/9: ICEAGE (5 pts)
12/12: OLAF (5 pts)
12/13: BERNARD (5 pts)
12/14: SEASONS (5 pts)
12/15: JACKFROST (10 pts)
12/16: FESTIVITY (5 pts)
12/19: GIFTING (10 pts)
12/20: DREIDEL (5 pts)

 

[Ares_X]

I did a search on Amazon for Black Series figures and found a number of them are discounted as much as 55%. I ended up picking up two Migs Mayfields (Transport Trooper outfit) $14.97 and one Carner Jax (last one) $16.65. They had a number of others, like 4-LOM, AT-AT Driver, Death Squad Commander (or whatever he's called) and FO Snowtrooper, etc.

 

[Ares_X]

Germann & Gilbert Walmart- 5 of the Black Series Clone Wars Mace Windus on the figure aisle, but away from Star Wars. Also lots of the Hot Wheels ships: Gunship, Imperial Shuttle, Imperial Stardestroyer, Snowspeeder, Obi-Wan's Starfighter & Jango's SLAVE I.

Germann & Gilbert Five Below- A bunch of the Funko Mandalorian Minis of Cara Dune, Kuill & Greef. Full box, but not a full set.

Does anyone know where I can find a cheap toy military tank? I'm talking one of those really cheap plastic ones with no bottom to it. I just want it to look like a toy tank, but I don't want to pay a lot for it. The best I found was one for $15 at Burlington Coat Factory. I didn't want to spend that much.