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The other day I won a Thor on ebay. It came today and it is in right of the card better than I could have possibly imagined mint condition. The first thing I noticed though was the cape was different so when I compared it to the Thor I already have, the material is much stiffer (it crinkles when you move it vs the one that I already had doesn't make any noise cause it's cloth just like all the other capes I have) and the color on the one I got today is more orange when compared to the one that I already have but the new cape is not slick plastic like say Darth Vaders vinyl cape from the Kenner Star Wars line. I looked at the WGSH page but there aren't any pics of Thor's vinyl cape so my question is basically what does the actual vinyl cape look like (could I have possibly have been that lucky and got a vinyl caped Thor without the seller realizing it?) or is what I have a material variation?
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Last edited by spacecaps; Jan 18, '12, 12:25 AM."Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell you." -
Oh! Maybe!
Pix??
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Yeah I just got home and opened my mail so you can imagine my excitment when I saw the difference...Im working on the pics now....."Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell you."Comment
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The material that MEGO used for the cape should be the same that they used on the vinyl cape Supergirl and Superman. I've got a vinyle cape Superman. His cape and belt are the same material. Post the pictures and I can tell you write away if it is the same material.Comment
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Ok heres the pics. The one with the hammer is the new one I just received today.
Subtle difference in cape color is hard to photograph but its there (again the one on the right is the new one)
You can really see the difference and material and color in this pic.
The new one has a stiff cape. It can be bent to hold itself up. The one on the left can't do this, it just falls down.
I also backlit the two together and noticed the one on the right has a different cut to the cape. Its actually a little larger than the one on the right and hangs completely different.
Last edited by spacecaps; Jan 18, '12, 1:28 AM."Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell you."Comment
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That's not a vinyl cape variant. The vinyl capes will not fray at all, not even a little bit.
Still a nice fig. The hair looks great. You may want to get a nice tight homemade plastic head band on the hair because it will probably be tough getting the helmet to stay on without it and you don't want to break the helmet peg forcing it down on that nice fluffy hair.______
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Yeah for sure it's not a vinyl but every Thor i have ever seen has the cape that feels more cloth like. Really interesting that this one is more like a Superman cape. Really interested as to what our experts have to say. Is it possible someone did some sewing and replaced a damaged cape with what is on their now?Comment
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It's for sure not a vinyl cape. I've seen the vinyl cape on Thor before. Below is a picture of my vinyl cape Superman. That same material was also used for Supergirl and Thor's cape.
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What would the Vinyl Caped Thor be worth ...It seems like not many out there sinse no one has produced a picture of one yet and there is no picture of one on the accessory check ..... RoyComment
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I found one that was for sale on eBay about a year or so ago. I cannot remember the price but it was not cheap. I do remember that no one bought it. I think because it cost too much. Below is a pic from the auction. FYI, the Thor came on a repro card with a clam shell. The Thor's cape appears to have the same material used for the cape as my Superman. IT was adverstised to have a vinyl cape. I also attached a picture of a Supergirl with a vinyl cape. Her cape was used as well with the same material.
One point I want to make on my vinyl cape Superman, the yellow belt is the same material as the cape.
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vinyl capes make me weak in the knees.Comment
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I just came across this auction on eBAy. I highly dought that it is worth the price that is being asked!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-75-Mego-...item2318c0eefaComment
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I just found the same auction that I spoke about and showed a picture below. The same Thor is back up on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vtg-75-Mego-...item2315e83415Comment
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So is the vinyl cape attached to the suit like a regular Thor or is it removable? Also what do you think a loose one would be valued at?"Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell you."Comment
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It looks a lot like it is attached. The vinyl cape on my Superman is also attached. As far as price goes, I would think think that the price would double. It is a rare item to have. The Supergirls I've seen with the vinyl cape sold for just about double. My Superman was sold to me by a friend of mine. He charged me a very low price. I've never seen another vinyl cape Superman ever.Comment
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