I had a Look in Smiths today and there all Batman related not across the DC Universe so across the Heroes sides surmise you get Robin, Commissioner Gordon Oracle/Ballgirl Huntress and may be I'd Catwoman and on the Villains side Joker, Ra's Al Ghul, Two Face etc. I could not make out if it was plastic or metal but as some of the basses are substantial I cant see them being metal as the substantial Marvel characters were something like £15????????
As to the Marvel books I don't know if Smiths cut back on them but there was only 2 copies in today as I had some Ultimate Avengers and did not like that all that much and know there's some up and coming collections I no intrest in gave it a pass.
Hi,
The DC Chess set pieces are made out of hardened resin, with some lead components. There is no other kinds of metal in them at all. Unfortunately, whilst these kinds of partworks (Chess set ones, that is) look lovely, they're utterly useless for actually playing chess with, and no half-decent chess player would allow you to play a game with them, using such sets. data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7
There's been numerous ones released, over the years, including "Lord Of The Rings", "Star Wars", and "Harry Potter" sets, but they're only really nice to look at, but nothing more. data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7
The other, rather bad, ironic situation with these sets, is that they never supply a suitable-sized chessboard to put the pieces on. The ones they do let you buy, are either hideously overpriced, or of poor quality. Again, fine if all you want to do is use the set as a novelty piece of displayable art, but useless for actual chess play, especially as the Pawns are all different characters. //static.avforums.com/styles/avf/smilies/facepalm.gif A stupid schoolboy error, that shows these are not intended for actual chess usage.
Just going back to the Marvel Graphic Novels partwork set, I contacted Hachette's London offices, and finally got my subscription sorted out! //static.avforums.com/styles/avf/smilies/clap.gif They apologised profusely about the problems, but did explain they were over-subscribed, (far more than they anticipated), and as such, the website and their phone and e-mail help systems, have been unable to cope with the heavy demand. Good for the publication of the partwork, not so great for the customers who are trying to subscribe.
If you need help, or are having problems, I'd heartily recommend you speak to them on: 0207-014-5950 and they will probably be able to rectify any problems you may be having. If they can't sort the problem(s) out there-and-then, they will get someone to call you back, within two-to-three hours, who can. data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7
Pooch
How many issues have people been sent as at the moment all I have been sent is 2 and 3(which is the free one I think the iron man one), slong with the mug and hulk dvd. I got a note with it saying due to high demand we have ran out of issue 1 but will send you one as soon as possible. I hope this still means I get the bag and book ends, as it's not my fault as I ordered before the deadline and from issue 1
I've been sent issue 1 and that's it. Nothing else. Not even my welcome letter.
Same here data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7
I can't work this invoice out, I've been charged £16.98 when I havn't recieved issue one and have only issue 2 the free iron man one, but surly I should have only been charged £10 or £11 as Issue 1 is £2.99 and issue 2 was either £6.99 or £7.99. So I cant work it out.
The invoice says Transaction Details:
Graphic Novels 02 Graphic Novels 03 Hulk DVD
Graphic Navels 01 OOS Letter Pow Mug
What is the OOS Letter, this is such a confusing invoice system
Out of stock
Did you get billed for £16.98 as thats tha main thing that concerns me as I only have 1 issue that should have been paid for
same here a couple of weeks ago, so am expecting the next two in a couple of weeks time
I paid by credit card and was charged £6.99 so far, issue 1 wasn't charged as it hasn't been sent....... would sound like you've been invoiced for issue 2 (£6.99) and for issue 3 (£9.99) which like yourself I also thought was a free issue for subscribers
I paid by direct debit but normaly works the same way as credit cards though