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Anybody pick this up today? I should have mine this coming Tuesday (Monday is a holiday) from Marc @ Alter Ego. Can't wait!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/thatsmyfat/13CaptainMarvel.jpg
Eli26
02-14-2007, 12:28 PM
Wow did Marvel get a DCD 13" body upgrade?
Mookeylama
02-14-2007, 12:30 PM
Wow did Marvel get a DCD 13" body upgrade?
Cap Marvel is DC. also known as SHAZAM. originally Fawcet IIRC.
that is one of the better looking DCDs, along w/ Green Lantern.
chamildav
02-14-2007, 12:39 PM
I picked up my Captain Marvel this afternoon. The only thing wrong with it is some idiot in marketing decided to write Cap's powers instead of his name on the box. Your going to be very happy if you have one of them on order. The nicest figure yet, and by a good long way. Sculpt is brilliant and costuming about as good as it's going to get in the line. And you get your very own "Mr. Mind" to go with your "Big Red Cheese"!!!!!! That's gotta seal the deal for you. It's really nice and has me even more excited about the next Superman and Neal Adams comic version Batman.
The only thing wrong with it is some idiot in marketing decided to write Cap's powers instead of his name on the box.
I'm not sure what you mean by this.
:confused:
Glad to hear you're happy with the figure!
foolkiller
02-14-2007, 12:59 PM
It hink he's refering to the magic word Shazam, when his name is Captain Marvel.
chamildav
02-14-2007, 01:06 PM
"I think he's refering to the magic word Shazam, when his name is Captain Marvel"
Yup, that was it.
Ah, ok. Well DC had no choice. They have to use SHAZAM instead of Captain Marvel because of Marvel Comics. I hate calling the character Shazam, so I always refer to him as CM. :D
drbrad1975
02-14-2007, 01:14 PM
Well, since Fawcett Comics stopped publishing the Captain Marvel comics in 1953., Marvel Comics started their own Captain Marvel (different character). It wasn't until 1972, that DC comics brought back Captain Marvel, but they could not use the name. Since the Marvel comics version was trademarked before DC, DC comics can not promote and market their Captain Marvel/Marvel Family properties under that name. Since the return in 1972, DC has instead used the trademark Shazam!. It is the only name that they can use to market and promote the character. Hence, the name Shazam! on the box instead of Captain Marvel.
Cheers,
Brad
Natrix
02-14-2007, 01:15 PM
My LCS had them for $79.99 is that the retail? The costume was nicer but DC gouges the price on the other versions so I was expecting the same price of $69.99.
My LCS had them for $79.99 is that the retail? The costume was nicer but DC gouges the price on the other versions so I was expecting the same price of $69.99.
The DC Direct website indicates a SRP of $69.99. I buy all of mine through Alter Ego and with shipping they end up being around $65.
chamildav
02-14-2007, 01:25 PM
I expect most everyone reading this will already know what the magic word "Shazam" signifies when spoken by Billy Batson to transform into the worlds mightiest mortal. But for the few who don't, each letter stands for one of the beings who's powers are bestowed on Billy to become Captain Marvel when he invokes the Wizards name, which is "Shazam".
They are
The wisdom of Solomon
The strength of Hercules
The stamina of Atlas
The power (lightning) of Zeus
The courage of Achilles
The speed of Mercury
If you'd like a little Cap info you might want to check out the www.marvelfamily.com sight. And if your interested in what "SHAZAM" means when uttered by Billy's sister Mary, or by "Black Adam" take a look at this http://www.marvelfamily.com/faq/
Sorry to go off track. But it's been driving me crazy for the last thirty years seeing Cap called "SHAZAM!". You'd think when DC bought Fawcett City they might have started getting it right.
chamildav
02-14-2007, 01:31 PM
I'm not an expert on the law, but the copyright issues were settled about fifteen years ago and DC can use the name Captain Marvel, and in fact, they sometimes do. They use SHAZAM! by choice. I have no idea why.
Well, I'm wrong. I decided to do a little research and just read this which explains the problem: http://briefs.toddverbeek.com/archives/000064.html Copyright was settled which allowed DC to continue using the name Captain marvel since it's virtually impossible to copyright a title. But it was decided MCG's Captain Marvel trademark would be violated if DC used "Captain Marvel" as a title on the comic. At least I'm less confused by the use of SHAZAM in advertising now.
Natrix
02-14-2007, 01:54 PM
I called another LCS and they have one left and are charging $69.99 so I had them hold it for me to pick up tonight. I am really ticked at the shop that I usually support for trying to stick another $10 on the price. They are usually more expensive on older stuff but also often have good sales to clear some inventory.
screamingmetal
02-14-2007, 02:22 PM
I expect most everyone reading this will already know what the magic word "Shazam" signifies when spoken by Billy Batson to transform into the worlds mightiest mortal. But for the few who don't, each letter stands for one of the beings who's powers are bestowed on Billy to become Captain Marvel when he invokes the Wizards name, which is "Shazam".
They are
The wisdom of Solomon
The strength of Hercules
The stamina of Atlas
The power (lightning) of Zeus
The courage of Achilles
The speed of Mercury
If you'd like a little Cap info you might want to check out the www.marvelfamily.com sight. And if your interested in what "SHAZAM" means when uttered by Billy's sister Mary, or by "Black Adam" take a look at this http://www.marvelfamily.com/faq/
Sorry to go off track. But it's been driving me crazy for the last thirty years seeing Cap called "SHAZAM!". You'd think when DC bought Fawcett City they might have started getting it right.
I think it's a shame what DC comics did to Fawcett. I don't think they deserve to own the character in any way.
Natrix
02-14-2007, 05:51 PM
I was wrong on the price from the store I was at earlier tonight. The guy at the store hadn't marked the price on them, he just told me they were $10 more. I didn't realize that the price was increasing over the previous price of $59.99 but all the new ones are MSRP of $69.99. That sucks!
Anyway pictures later!
Natrix
02-14-2007, 06:38 PM
Here are some pictures!
On the plus side: Shazam is awesome looking, no zippers on boots, much better head sculpt than the original promo, cool Mr. Mind worm, nice costume and cape fabric.
On the negative side: PRICE!, uneven wrist wraps, cheap plastic button on chest flap, lightning bolt on chest printed on not fabric like the picture on the box, collar on cape hard to keep flat, uneven cut on gold trim around cape which is curling upward on the collar.
If DC is now going to charge this much for little to no accessories, the costumes should be perfect and have high quality touches (metal button on chest flap like on the box) or else give us a better body without the cut joints or some extra sculpted hands instead of the stupid bendy hands.
I don't want to sound to negative because I really like these figures but just wish DC would go the extra mile to make these truly great.
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2479/shazam001zi6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/2580/shazam002do9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Thanks for the pics Natrix! Cap looks pretty good overall. Is he wearing lipstick? :D
PosterBoyKelly
02-14-2007, 07:14 PM
waiting for mine from csc, hurry w/ the speed of mercury!
Natrix
02-14-2007, 07:38 PM
Lips might be a tad pink, but look about the same as Batman. It doesn't stick out as bad in person.
I will be curious as to hear others overall opinions when they get him.
Natrix
02-14-2007, 07:55 PM
Here is a box picture to show the metal button and fabric lightning bolt which would have been better.
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7752/shazamjg3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
That metal button and fabric bolt do look better. :monkey2
Batty
02-14-2007, 08:26 PM
I'm not getting this one, but it is another great sculpt by Andy. :joy
Darklord Dave
02-14-2007, 08:49 PM
No zippers on the boots? I hope that's going to be true of the others coming up.
Batman5
02-15-2007, 09:58 AM
I think it is easy to fix the clasps if you perfer a metal button - fabric stores have those type of buttons. You could probably just switch the metal button with their plastic brothers with out any problems.
Eli26
02-15-2007, 10:04 AM
Cap Marvel is DC. also known as SHAZAM. originally Fawcet IIRC.
that is one of the better looking DCDs, along w/ Green Lantern.
I know this. lol Marvel is the character not the company I was referring to. I do collect this line. I better hope it's DC, or I am not a good geek. hehe
I also meant the body on Captain Marvel seems to be improved over previous 13" DCD figures.
PosterBoyKelly
02-15-2007, 05:17 PM
I think the bigger bodies they use works really good on him, I mean Batman and Supes can be a tad downsized, I know they're big and all, but it's cartoony. With Bats all I think is wrong is his ears need to be longer, or head needs to be a smige bigger. Supes looks weird to me, someting about that body. But Capt. Marvel is cartooony big, that's why it works. He's not a real man, like Clark or Bruce, he's a kid who uses magic to harness the powers of the gods in a weird form, so it works for the character. Flash is waaayyy to big. I can't wait for this to come, I'm thinking I'll have it tomorrow, or by Tuesday (damn presidents day!)
I'll have it tomorrow, or by Tuesday (damn presidents day!)
:lol
That's what I'm saying! I should have mine Tuesday as well.
Jase
shaun
02-16-2007, 12:37 AM
some pix here
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/391182305_e77da8e446.jpg (http://testicular-fortitude.blogspot.com/2007/02/dc-direct-13-shazam-brief-thoughts-one.html)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/391180190_bb9c43f24f.jpg (http://testicular-fortitude.blogspot.com/2007/02/dc-direct-13-shazam-brief-thoughts-one.html)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/170/391180857_13b8c17d38.jpg (http://testicular-fortitude.blogspot.com/2007/02/dc-direct-13-shazam-brief-thoughts-one.html)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/182/391180023_789f805fb6.jpg (http://testicular-fortitude.blogspot.com/2007/02/dc-direct-13-shazam-brief-thoughts-one.html)
More pix here (http://testicular-fortitude.blogspot.com/2007/02/dc-direct-13-shazam-brief-thoughts-one.html)
Hey Shaun! Are you stalking me? :lol Glad to see you over here at the Freaks! I'm sure everybody will appreciate your picture contributions as much as I do!
Jase
shaun
02-16-2007, 01:21 AM
oops, got found out!:lol :emperor :chew
oops, got found out!:lol :emperor :chew
I knew it! :D
Well I just picked up Captain Marvel from the Post Office. I have to say that he really gave Green Lantern a run for his money as best figure in the line. Sooooo close.....but not quite good enough. Now don't get me wrong, the Captain Marvel figure is awesome, but Hal has set the standard pretty high.
I'm really happy that DCD changed the head sculpt from the original solicit. They did an excellent job on the sculpt and paint on the head! The costume is great! I like the darker shade they used on the boots vs. the solicits. It's more of a dijon mustard color versus the bright yellow. I'm not sure if gold boots would've looked good.
The cape is really nice but like Shaun has mentioned, it's heavy and it chokes poor Cap. I'm going to add a tiny little dot of velcro under his cape and attach it to his back so that it doesn't choke him. I've heard several reports of people snagging the cape material when removing him from the box, so use caution. I had no problem removing him.
My only real complaint is in the chest bolt symbol. Mine has some red mixed in it, as if the gold paint application wasn't quite thick enough. It's not a huge deal, but it was enough to keep him from taking Hal's crown.
Captain Marvel ranks right below Hal though.....tied in second place with Batman. I'm certainly more happy with Cap than I was with the Flash I received two weeks ago. If you're considering getting into this line, do it NOW. Don't get too far behind on these.
Jase
Darth Kustomizer
02-20-2007, 02:28 PM
I picked mine up this past weekend. I like this one a lot more than the Flash that was recently released.
PosterBoyKelly
02-20-2007, 06:11 PM
Damned corner store comics, after 2 emails (which they replied to) telling them I changed my address and giving it to them, they still sent it off to the old address! Now I gotta wait LONGER for it!
Damned corner store comics, after 2 emails (which they replied to) telling them I changed my address and giving it to them, they still sent it off to the old address! Now I gotta wait LONGER for it!
That sucks! I don't care for Cornerstore Comics at all. Alter Ego has never let me down!
Natrix
02-20-2007, 07:09 PM
Hey Jase,
Now you know why I said the fabric lightning bolt would have looked better, but glad you still like him. I need to figure out how to tack the cape down as well. It is hard to get it to stay down where it looks good.
PosterBoyKelly
02-20-2007, 07:12 PM
That sucks! I don't care for Cornerstore Comics at all. Alter Ego has never let me down!
1st time, last time.
Hey Jase,
Now you know why I said the fabric lightning bolt would have looked better, but glad you still like him. I need to figure out how to tack the cape down as well. It is hard to get it to stay down where it looks good.
Yeah, the fabric would look better. It's much easier to see what you were talking about with the figure in front of me! If you figure out something better than my velcro fix for the cape, let me know!
Natrix
02-20-2007, 08:58 PM
I just think I figured out a better way to hold the cape in place. I took one of those small clear rubber bands and double wrapped it around the collar of the cape and the neck. It actually helps keep the collar down and keeps the cape tight against the neck. You can still adjust the cape from there and won't snag the fabric like you would with velcro.
I just think I figured out a better way to hold the cape in place. I took one of those small clear rubber bands and double wrapped it around the collar of the cape and the neck. It actually helps keep the collar down and keeps the cape tight against the neck. You can still adjust the cape from there and won't snag the fabric like you would with velcro.
Good idea....I'll have to see if I can find one of those clear rubberbands.
PosterBoyKelly
02-23-2007, 08:51 PM
So I get home, there's a big box for me right? SHAZAM I yell and open it. I open the mint box to see the plastic window with flesh colored paint smeared about and a huge piece of Capt. Marvels nose missing! DDDDAAAAMMMNNN!!!! Now, after it being shipped to the wrong address and delayed, I gotta send it back! And it looks awesome (minus jacked nose) in person too!
Natrix
02-23-2007, 09:08 PM
Man, sorry to hear about your Shazam.
Anyone looked for fabric that matches the belt to add the sash so that it matches the one on the Alex Ross Justice figure?
http://www.vaultofmidnight.com/pages/uploads/shazam.jpg
PosterBoyKelly
02-23-2007, 09:24 PM
Yeah it totally sucks!
A sash belt would be cool. Funny, my Alex Ross Figure from Justice is jacked too But that's some brats fault not the store I bought it from or shipping.
sunohc
02-24-2007, 02:13 PM
here are some pics of the original sculpt
ANDY sculpted it!(as batty said)
http://www.absculpture.com/shazaam.htm
nice work andy!
PosterBoyKelly
03-02-2007, 08:07 PM
Anyone have any cape problems? I'm afraid the rope will slide off the end, other than that it's great! I like the DCD Body more than I thought I would For Cap Marvel it fits the need.
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