Did you ever have that moment when you caught the postman red handed putting that slip inside your mailbox that you "weren't home" so it was undeliverable?
still havent got my 1 click DHL is unable to deliver a package within 2 days ...my package is still at the same place like yesterday (30min away from me). you have to love DHL
One-click turned up today with my replacement Man of Steel slip (first one was trashed in shipping). I'd actually forgotten about the replacement--glad Manta didn't! They used about two pounds of bubble wrap, so this thing was bombproof.
I thought the poly bags would bother me,
but it's just the poster, so it seems like more of a bonus than anything.
Great work from Manta all-round. Looking forward to The Revenant!
still havent got my 1 click DHL is unable to deliver a package within 2 days ...my package is still at the same place like yesterday (30min away from me). you have to love DHL
I want to unseal it but want to make sure I have a slipcover for it (didn't have an SCF4 and I opened T1 xD). What size do I need to fit the fs with all the goodies? Will SCF2 fit? thanks!
I want to unseal it but want to make sure I have a slipcover for it (didn't have an SCF4 and I opened T1 xD). What size do I need to fit the fs with all the goodies? Will SCF2 fit? thanks!
This is a review of the Deadpool LENTICULAR version of Mantalab Global Series No.1
I Finally have this steel in my hands
I think a lot of people underestimated this after seeing what they thought was a crappy kiddies artwork! I must say when I first saw this I was kinda of shocked in a way. Having time to digest this in and have this in my hands to compare with the Kimchi, I would say it is class
Mantalab vs Kimchi
As a owner of the Kimchi and Mantalab Lenti I will give you my impartial opinion, not a random opinion to those that just own the Mantalab and make random one off comments such as 'blows Kimchi out of the water' nonsense Very helpful indeed and you know who you are
So for those that don't have any, or own one of them and thinking about getting the other, then hopefully this review would help from an impartial collector
First of all what is original about the Manta's version is there is one flat whole Lenti magnet on the front steel with a 1/3 quality slip. It's unusual, I never seen this before, but it works. At first I was unsure with the goodies put in the envelope but I realise that if you put the steel and goodies to fit inside a bigger box it defeats purpose of this design. You will never see the lenti magnet which you can almost treat this as WEA. If this was in a slip with the lenti on the front you be taking out the standard WWA which to me is much less appealing. So having the whole magnet stuck on with no silly borders is nice and can treat the steel as a 1/3 slip and even forget it is a magnet. So you kind of have a mini slip over WEA. The Lenti is executed very well to suit the movie, a wacky, kids, fun, silly artwork. It is silly, but it works. So overall very pleased.
How does it compare with Kimchi version? Well that is a very subjective question. You have to choose which artwork you prefer, something original or a standard character classic stance pose you find in most Lenti's. Trying to compare this is like trying to compare Schindlers List with Transformers lol. Totally different theme. Both are good in their own ways, but both have their niggly bits as well (you can say that in ANY steel, NO steel is perfect).
What the Kimchi lacks to the Mantalab is that it feels very light compared to the likes of Nova Lenti of the same/similar design and slip which to me is a turn off. It does not give it that extra buzz as the Mantalab's which feels more heavy and of more quality even without the goodies in the envelope.
However.... the Mantalab lacks the deep rich colours that Kimchi has on the Lenti. You can say that the colours on the Manta is a little less dull and less inspiring compared to Kimchi.
But...the Kimchi's design could have felt a little more premium if I am being honest. I was a little underwhelmed with the feel when I first had this in my hands as it is very light, but the rich deep colours and lenti design makes up for the disappointment.
However....the Mantalab's crazy artwork does not really have a connection feel if I displayed with with my other premium lenticular covers as it is so different where as the Kimchi's version can fit in with all the other Marvel's such as Hulk Nova, Thor 2 Kimchi, etc.
As you can see Kimchi fits in well with lenti's display together.
Where as the Mantalab looks a little out of place if I am being honest?
The lenti depth on the Kimchi is a little blurray and it is not clear as it's pro rivals such as T2 Nova and Kimchi favourite Marvel Thor 2 where as the Mantalab's lenti magnet is much sharper.
They both have strong points and weak points.
A steel to me is NOT just the artwork, it is the over all touch and feel of the slip, the steel, the initial buzz, everything put together. It has to feel as premium as it looks.
So overall, who is the winner? Difficult to answer and it boils down to what your personally enjoy.
I love both releases from Manta and Kimchi, both have their good bits, both have their niggly bits. I would not be selling or trading any of them. Both are there to keep Which you prefer is again, very subjective. Do you like red or blue?
Aesthetically the Kimchi is prettier with bright red colours and the explosion in the background.
The Mantalab has better build quality with it's heavy magnet and offers more creativity that you can giggle and keep you smiling when you look at it.
If you want a strong character pose with deep rich colours that will fit well with other lenticular steels this then go for the Kimchi.
If you want to go for something that can offer, originally, more depth and a stronger build quality with a more premium feel then Manta maybe for you.
Both sit happily in my collection in home as both offer something different as opposed to the Full Slips which are more or less the same artwork. You can display these together as they look so different.
But 'IF' I had to choose one, I would say Mantalab's, based on the quality and the originality which just gives it that edge over Kimchi's.
I think a lot of people underestimated this after seeing what they thought was a crappy kiddies artwork! I must say when I first saw this I was kinda of shocked in a way. Having time to digest this in and have this in my hands to compare with the Kimchi, I would say it is class
As a owner of the Kimchi and Mantalab Lenti I will give you my impartial opinion, not a random opinion to those that just own the Mantalab and make random one off comments such as 'blows Kimchi out of the water' nonsense Very helpful indeed and you know who you are
So for those that don't have any, or own one of them and thinking about getting the other, then hopefully this review would help from an impartial collector
First of all what is original about the Manta's version is there is one flat whole Lenti magnet on the front steel with a 1/3 quality slip. It's unusual, I never seen this before, but it works. At first I was unsure with the goodies put in the envelope but I realise that if you put the steel and goodies to fit inside a bigger box it defeats purpose of this design. You will never see the lenti magnet which you can almost treat this as WEA. If this was in a slip with the lenti on the front you be taking out the standard WWA which to me is much less appealing. So having the whole magnet stuck on with no silly borders is nice and can treat the steel as a 1/3 slip and even forget it is a magnet. So you kind of have a mini slip over WEA. The Lenti is executed very well to suit the movie, a wacky, kids, fun, silly artwork. It is silly, but it works. So overall very pleased.
How does it compare with Kimchi version? Well that is a very subjective question. You have to choose which artwork you prefer, something original or a standard character classic stance pose you find in most Lenti's. Trying to compare this is like trying to compare Schindlers List with Transformers lol. Totally different theme. Both are good in their own ways, but both have their niggly bits as well (you can say that in ANY steel, NO steel is perfect).
What the Kimchi lacks to the Mantalab is that it feels very light compared to the likes of Nova Lenti of the same/similar design and slip which to me is a turn off. It does not give it that extra buzz as the Mantalab's which feels more heavy and of more quality even without the goodies in the envelope.
However.... the Mantalab lacks the deep rich colours that Kimchi has on the Lenti. You can say that the colours on the Manta is a little less dull and less inspiring compared to Kimchi.
But...the Kimchi's design could have felt a little more premium if I am being honest. I was a little underwhelmed with the feel when I first had this in my hands as it is very light, but the rich deep colours and lenti design makes up for the disappointment.
However....the Mantalab's crazy artwork does not really have a connection feel if I displayed with with my other premium lenticular covers as it is so different where as the Kimchi's version can fit in with all the other Marvel's such as Hulk Nova, Thor 2 Kimchi, etc.
As you can see Kimchi fits in well with lenti's display together.
The lenti depth on the Kimchi is a little blurray and it is not clear as it's pro rivals such as T2 Nova and Kimchi favourite Marvel Thor 2 where as the Mantalab's lenti magnet is much sharper.
They both have strong points and weak points.
A steel to me is NOT just the artwork, it is the over all touch and feel of the slip, the steel, the initial buzz, everything put together. It has to feel as premium as it looks.
So overall, who is the winner? Difficult to answer and it boils down to what your personally enjoy.
I love both releases from Manta and Kimchi, both have their good bits, both have their niggly bits. I would not be selling or trading any of them. Both are there to keep Which you prefer is again, very subjective. Do you like red or blue?
Aesthetically the Kimchi is prettier with bright red colours and the explosion in the background.
The Mantalab has better build quality with it's heavy magnet and offers more creativity that you can giggle and keep you smiling when you look at it.
If you want a strong character pose with deep rich colours that will fit well with other lenticular steels this then go for the Kimchi.
If you want to go for something that can offer, originally, more depth and a stronger build quality with a more premium feel then Manta maybe for you.
Both sit happily in my collection in home as both offer something different as opposed to the Full Slips which are more or less the same artwork. You can display these together as they look so different.
But 'IF' I had to choose one, I would say Mantalab's, based on the quality and the originality which just gives it that edge over Kimchi's.
Thanks for the analysis, definitely an interesting read. I went for the kimchdivd for the same reason you said, it'll just feel more fluid amongst my other marvel lenticulars. Though if in hand it looks more blurry than kimchidvds thor 2, I am worried because thats a fuzzy mess in my hands
Thanks for the analysis, definitely an interesting read. I went for the kimchdivd for the same reason you said, it'll just feel more fluid amongst my other marvel lenticulars. Though if in hand it looks more blurry than kimchidvds thor 2, I am worried because thats a fuzzy mess in my hands
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Really glad I bought it ! An amazing job from Manta, once again 
DHL is unable to deliver a package within 2 days ...my package is still at the same place like yesterday (30min away from me). you have to love DHL 
Very helpful indeed and you know who you are 
