luke314pi Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 For all of their male figures, the production figures are nearly identical to the prototypes, with the except of some crazy 5 o'clock shadows occasionally. Their only female figure, Amy Pond, was a production nightmare for them, and the production figure ended up looking nothing like the prototype. But that was also their 2nd release ever, and I think they learned a lot from that situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 ......I need this. Oh well, I guess with New Avengers and Deadpool anding and with most titles put on hold, I'll be able to snag this one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Sounds like Thanos is going to be $415. Anyone here going to take the plunge at that price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Wow, why so high ya think? Size? I mean really, lets think about this. Over four HUNDRED dollars for a wide release action figure in a relatively small scale. I could easily be wrong, but I think these companies are pricing out collectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Hulk was $300 when he came out a couple years ago. And he was a relatively "simple" sculpt and paint with torn up pants and no accessories besides a couple extra hands. Thanos here will be slightly smaller than Hulk but has all that intricate sculpting and paint. Throw in the light up throne base and the "popularity" mark up and "inflation" and $415 isn't so far out of line, with how Hot Toys prices things. I'm not saying that's a good price for the figure or anything, just basing it on observations of Hot Toys pricing "strategy". Having said that... *sigh*, yeah I flexpaid this guy. He's just too cool looking to pass up. Especially considering the "Infinity War" version is at least 2 years away from being seen let alone produced IF it gets produced at all. Edited January 29, 2015 by Mysterious Stranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Get outta town with that price, Hot Toys. Get right outta town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Interpret this as you will, but It's *only* $175 more than Sideshow's X-Wing Luke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Yeah, no. The joints are visible and apart from the boring but well executed sculpt, there is nothing that makes it seem like it's a highly detailed poseable figure. No, it looks like a big toy which costs as much as a console. Or pretty much a year's worth of minimates. Or a year's worth of comics. So yeah, I'd rather get the Lego Helicarrier and have some cash to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Interpret this as you will, but It's *only* $175 more than Sideshow's X-Wing Luke! Red 5 Luke is the epitome of over-priced and even the biggest fan will admit it. Deluxe R2-D2 probably has more detail than this is is $150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 For 150 dollars, I got Sweeney Todd, his chair, and a nice amount of accessories. Hot Toys needs to realize that no one is going to buy these figures (Poor Darth Vader) at these prices so all they will do is peg warm on Sideshow's site till put on sale when the next version comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Haha nice pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Skull should have realized something was wrong when Sweeney asked if he wanted a haircut or shave, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I need all Guardians of the Galaxy, so I preordered for free on BBTS. Though I'm still baffled at how he's up for preorder, but we're still waiting on Drax... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I need all Guardians of the Galaxy, so I preordered for free on BBTS. Though I'm still baffled at how he's up for preorder, but we're still waiting on Drax... I'm beginning to think they are hitting some likeness rights issues with Drax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 But I need a complete team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 There's a new $25 off code for a lot of thigns till Feb 6th or so.http://www.sideshowtoy.com/superb-owl-gift-card-generator/?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+The+SuperB+owl+rewards+those+who+are+worthy!+Click+Here%3A&utm_content=Image+-+The+SuperB+owl+rewards+those+who+are+worthy!+Click+Here%3A&utm_campaign=TM_SuperbOWL_013015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokash Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Thanos should be 325 max. I really like the detail in the armor but I would expect a more expressive additional head sculpt like a huge grin or screaming for the amount of money they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 or at least more accessories to compensate. The damn Gauntlet, for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have a few Hot Toys figures, all in display in a closed case. Does anyone know if I should remove the batteries from the figures/accessories that have them? Was reading elsewhere that the batteries can leak/explode. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have a few Hot Toys figures, all in display in a closed case. Does anyone know if I should remove the batteries from the figures/accessories that have them? Was reading elsewhere that the batteries can leak/explode. Thanks! That is something that you will likely get a different answer to, depending on who you ask. I know of several people who do take the batteries out and probably more people who do not. If you never use the features that run off the batteries, it makes sense. Personally, I have never seen actual evidence of an exploded battery in my 1/6th figures, but the cheap batteries certainly can leak, even when fairly new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Yeah I pull the batteries out of all of my toys, especially my 1/6 scale figures. Hot Toys has started packing the batteries uninstalled from its Iron Man figures if that tells you anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 I generally leave them in, but if I wasn't lazy I would probably take them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I generally leave them in, but if I wasn't lazy I would probably take them out. Me too, but mainly because I like to occasionally go around and turn them all on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 finally got my detolf shelf purchased and set up. plus some nice interior lighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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