DC Collectibles – Green Lantern Power Battery and Ring Replica Video

[fightoned Manhunter Repairman Find all posts View Profile Close fightoned]

So does anyone know the differences between this new DC Collectibles – Green Lantern Power Battery and Ring Replica Video due out May 2013 and the previous two version? It is cheaper than the more recent power battery releases at $200 versus +$300. Not sure if that means the product is poorer or is it better?

Any insight would be helpful.

Thanks!

http://www.dccomics.com/collectibles...g-prop-replica

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/m...-replica-video

[BTomaselli Corps Honor Guard Find all posts View Profile Close BTomaselli]

Looks like a different paint application - the new one looks to have a matte paint while the old one was a glossy paint.

I'm getting one so can't wait to see it!

[CJF28 Fatality's Blacksmith Find all posts View Profile Close CJF28]

cant wait to to get it preordered

[Malkavian Kyle's Nude Model Find all posts View Profile Close Malkavian]

it looks plastic to me
and the precious (glossy) was more metallic.

can somebody tell me what material it's made from?

[fightoned Manhunter Repairman Find all posts View Profile Close fightoned]

Plastic is what I am thinking. I don't know how the are releasing this for almost half the price of recent lanterns by DC Direct. I need more info before I consider buying this.

[TorchBearer2814 Corps Honor Guard Find all posts View Profile Close TorchBearer2814]

i preordered mine but i am unsure as well how they got the price down so much

[ultramangaia66 Corps Recruit Find all posts View Profile Close ultramangaia66]

What about the ring? Does the make and design gets worse in subsequent versions? Granted, the metal one was probably the best, but it was only made in size 10.

[Lantern A-train Guardian of the Universe Find all posts View Profile Close Lantern A-train]

It is probably cheaper for a few reasons. One being the paint as you have said. Also its about and inch or two smaller than the original one and I dont think this one lights up when you touch the ring to it.

[fightoned Manhunter Repairman Find all posts View Profile Close fightoned]

It is probably cheaper for a few reasons. One being the paint as you have said. Also its about and inch or two smaller than the original one and I dont think this one lights up when you touch the ring to it.

Ahhh, not lighting up could be a significant part of the price drop. That makes sense. I'll wait and see this in person or read some reviews.

[Emerald Sinner Kilowog's Recruit Find all posts View Profile Close Emerald Sinner]

I saw the new green battery at my LCS today and I am
not a fan. The paint is two bright and it feels cheaper
than the prior metallic lanterns.

[kdogg87 Sinestro's Sparring Partner Find all posts View Profile Close kdogg87]

I picked one up today. It does indeed light up...but I have to see if I can return it for credit or something. Mine is...blatently crooked. Like, you lay it on a flat surface, and the top has a solid 15-20 degree slant.

[Emerald Sinner Kilowog's Recruit Find all posts View Profile Close Emerald Sinner]

I picked one up today. It does indeed light up...but I have to see if I can return it for credit or something. Mine is...blatently crooked. Like, you lay it on a flat surface, and the top has a solid 15-20 degree slant.

I'm sorry to hear that. For $200, you would think they could make a decent product. I feel that this line of batteries is going to have many quality control problems. The one at my LCS also looked a little asymmetrical too.

[fightoned Manhunter Repairman Find all posts View Profile Close fightoned]

I picked one up today. It does indeed light up...but I have to see if I can return it for credit or something. Mine is...blatently crooked. Like, you lay it on a flat surface, and the top has a solid 15-20 degree slant.

That is terrible! I still haven't seen one at any store but I did order the blue and orange lanterns because they are unique. I hope they aren't crooked too. Looks like I'll pass on the Green and Yellow lanterns for now.

[kdogg87 Sinestro's Sparring Partner Find all posts View Profile Close kdogg87]

That is terrible! I still haven't seen one at any store but I did order the blue and orange lanterns because they are unique. I hope they aren't crooked too. Looks like I'll pass on the Green and Yellow lanterns for now.

I would go ahead and get them. I went to the store. They had 2 more, and both were fine. Looked like a super-random defect. I bought a second that was just fine, and the store I got the original from said they could give me store cred as long as I had the packaging and receipts (which I do). Overall, it's not a huge deal. I get my pull list from that store, so it just means I won't be paying for comics for a few months. In the end, it'll balance out.

The real lesson is ALWAYS ask the store if you can see it outside of packaging before making your purchase. That's what I did with my second battery, and it's what I'll be doing for the remaining colors. I still want them, but I don't think I'll be mail ordering any of them. After this, I need to be able to see the product in person, outside of the box.

It is fantastic, though. It's a brighter green than the previous release, and I like that.

I wouldn't let this put anybody of getting one. But if possible, I HIGHLY advise getting it from a local comic shop so can inspect it yourself.

[TorchBearer2814 Corps Honor Guard Find all posts View Profile Close TorchBearer2814]

UPS says mine wont be here until july 30. Hoping I get one that isnt defect