[CobraTrooper11]

has anyone seen any Xmas powerteam stuff at Big Lots as of yet? i'm guessing by next month there will either be pte, or there wont. i checked like 2 weeks ago and nothing, so i might check again on Friday, but for now...i cannot say if there is or isnt. if you have seen any stuff please let me know.

 

[TheseArentBarbies]

I am guessing most of us won't see any of them, just like previous years.

Because of the greedy hoarder collectors or the profiteers who resell them at jacked up prices on eBay.

 

[uramegak]

They're out in select stores in the SouthEast. a few 12"ers and a whoel lot of 4"ers.

 

[DeltaForceChung]

They're out in select stores in the SouthEast. a few 12"ers and a whoel lot of 4"ers.

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I'll check the BIG LOTS stores in my area.

Where PTE figures are appreciated and liked by some, the value for the money balance is a bit off nowadays.

Previously, fully loaded boxed figures were around $12.00 to $15.00, but the streamlined bare bones figures with minimal accessories cost about $10.00 to $12.00 last time I checked.

It's a sign of the times . . . less for more I guess.

 

[Moonbase Alpha Male]

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I'll check the BIG LOTS stores in my area.

Where PTE figures are appreciated and liked by some, the value for the money balance is a bit off nowadays.

Previously, fully loaded boxed figures were around $12.00 to $15.00, but the streamlined bare bones figures with minimal accessories cost about $10.00 to $12.00 last time I checked.

It's a sign of the times . . . less for more I guess.

You're not wrong, but when you figure how much these same figures would cost if they had a different manufacturer's name on them and if they sold in different markets, the value reduction seems negligible.

Besides I think most of us around OSW likely get PTE just for the headsculpts and for army-builder bodies. So if they hedge their price against inflation by omitting accessories that are substandard for serious bashes, that's ok by me.

 

[CobraTrooper11]

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I'll check the BIG LOTS stores in my area.

Where PTE figures are appreciated and liked by some, the value for the money balance is a bit off nowadays.

Previously, fully loaded boxed figures were around $12.00 to $15.00, but the streamlined bare bones figures with minimal accessories cost about $10.00 to $12.00 last time I checked.

It's a sign of the times . . . less for more I guess.

You're not wrong, but when you figure how much these same figures would cost if they had a different manufacturer's name on them and if they sold in different markets, the value reduction seems negligible.

Besides I think most of us around OSW likely get PTE just for the headsculpts and for army-builder bodies. So if they hedge their price against inflation by omitting accessories that are substandard for serious bashes, that's ok by me.

i couldn't agree more! i have several using high end gear like my vietnam soldier, and my FBI agent wip, as well as a wip LAPD Astro pilot.

 

[DeltaForceChung]

You're not wrong, but when you figure how much these same figures would cost if they had a different manufacturer's name on them and if they sold in different markets, the value reduction seems negligible.

Besides I think most of us around OSW likely get PTE just for the headsculpts and for army-builder bodies. So if they hedge their price against inflation by omitting accessories that are substandard for serious bashes, that's ok by me.

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I purchased 1:6 PTE offerings primarily for their 1:6 clothing and some accessories.

Their 1:6 clothing (BDUs, etc.) fit normal 1:6 bodies (i.e. 21STCT, BBI, DML, etc.) bodies quite well including 1:6 female bodies.

Some 1:6 accessories are on par with 21STCT.

I never cared for their head sculpts/bodies and usually sold the accumulated bodies for a fair price at the JOELANTA shows I attended.

 

[Moonbase Alpha Male]

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I purchased 1:6 PTE offerings primarily for their 1:6 clothing and some accessories.

Their 1:6 clothing (BDUs, etc.) fit normal 1:6 bodies (i.e. 21STCT, BBI, DML, etc.) bodies quite well including 1:6 female bodies.

Some 1:6 accessories are on par with 21STCT.

I never cared for their head sculpts/bodies and usually sold the accumulated bodies for a fair price at the JOELANTA shows I attended.

Fair enough, and different strokes for different folks and all that, but I suspect your experience is anomalous. I have never heard anyone speak positively of PTE gear other than that it's nice to have it available at retail for kids to play with. On the other hand I know several bashers who appreciate the bodies for army-builder or even "front and center but cheap" usability. And the PTE headsculpts are a treasure trove especially for African-American, Hispanic and even some Asian heads you simply can't get anywhere else.

 

[DeltaForceChung]

Fair enough, and different strokes for different folks and all that, but I suspect your experience is anomalous. I have never heard anyone speak positively of PTE gear other than that it's nice to have it available at retail for kids to play with. On the other hand I know several bashers who appreciate the bodies for army-builder or even "front and center but cheap" usability. And the PTE headsculpts are a treasure trove especially for African-American, Hispanic and even some Asian heads you simply can't get anywhere else.

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If you have not noticed, I'm an anomalous kind of collector given my reputation.

 

[Moonbase Alpha Male]

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If you have not noticed, I'm an anomalous kind of collector given my reputation.

Reputation? I only believe the good parts. :wink

 

[DeltaForceChung]

Reputation? I only believe the good parts. :wink

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What good parts?

I was not aware of any good parts.

Back to the subject at hand . . .

I'm planning to drive across to the other end of town where I reside to visit a retailer mentioned in another PTE thread to see if they have any 1:6 PTE offerings. I hope to make the trip Saturday.

 

[Moonbase Alpha Male]

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What good parts?

I was not aware of any good parts.

Back to the subject at hand . . .

I'm planning to drive across to the other end of town where I reside to visit a retailer mentioned in another PTE thread to see if they have any 1:6 PTE offerings. I hope to make the trip Saturday.

Keep us posted what you see this year. For me it's a 100 mile drive and crossing the US border so not undertaken lightly. Last time across I picked up two BBI Duck Hunters from TRU and a PTE figure from Big Lots so that I could mix and match, and make two different hunters out of it (since the Turkey, Bear and Deer ones aren't easily available).

 

[jaztermareal]

Keep us posted what you see this year. For me it's a 100 mile drive and crossing the US border so not undertaken lightly. Last time across I picked up two BBI Duck Hunters from TRU and a PTE figure from Big Lots so that I could mix and match, and make two different hunters out of it (since the Turkey, Bear and Deer ones aren't easily available).

I wish I could get those hunter figures here in UK. I didn't find them when I did visit USA not long ago so still hoping to get them one day

 

[Moonbase Alpha Male]

I wish I could get those hunter figures here in UK. I didn't find them when I did visit USA not long ago so still hoping to get them one day

I believe Duck Hunter (best one because it has the dog?) is generally available at US Toys r Us. Last month I was in Buffalo and 2 out of 3 TRUS had them. All were originally Target exclusives. The other 3 remain hard to get: Turkey, Bear and Deer. So I bought two Duck Hunters and varied one up with a PTE body.

 

[Gregorbian]

Fair enough, and different strokes for different folks and all that, but I suspect your experience is anomalous. I have never heard anyone speak positively of PTE gear other than that it's nice to have it available at retail for kids to play with. On the other hand I know several bashers who appreciate the bodies for army-builder or even "front and center but cheap" usability. And the PTE headsculpts are a treasure trove especially for African-American, Hispanic and even some Asian heads you simply can't get anywhere else.

I buy them primarily for their clothing and their accessories. Their belts and holsters are great and I throw them on a bunch of my bashes. I don't like the plastic vests and similar gear, but everything else is pretty usable.

I modify the bodies and use them for background troop builders. However, my main reason for purchasing the figures is for the clothing and accessories.

 

[Delanie]

I found the duck hunter on the toys r us USA website does the dog have opening jaws?

I must say I find their website even more confusing than the store to navigate !

Oh gawd now you've done it I found a link to the boyds bear site nooooo! remember you need to get rid of your collection ...... (sorry panic over)

 

[Moonbase Alpha Male]

I found the duck hunter on the toys r us USA website does the dog have opening jaws?

yes

 

[Johnnye4]

saw some at my local big lots 70 miles away but there were 3 kids grabbing them so I laughed to myself and walked away came back 10 minutes later and they snagged them all
so collecting aint dead after all

 

[howlin mad murdock]

i spoke the manager of a Big Lots store they get their x mas stuff right after halloween.
i mentioned that liked the african american figures and could order a case for me.He said he had no say in x mas assortment for toy dept. I checked every two weeks until they hit and scored 1/2 aa figures . that was half the allotment
got for the season.

 

[TheseArentBarbies]

I am very hesitant to do the week-to-week Big Lots check for my 50-mile radius. I remember the disappointment from last year. It was a lot of wasted gas and time scouring those stores only to find one beat-up crappy figure.

I mean, I want to. I really do. Especially looking back at how cool some of the figures were last year. It's just I can't compete with some of these faster hoarder/eBayer guys (or gals)!