luke314pi Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Damn those look nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Yeah, they do. I can't believe SSC waited too long to re-release those. Now, their chance is gone, because I don't think people would accept an SSC version at this point. Maybe after the HT versions sell out and go for $300 a piece on the secondary market. Edited February 26, 2015 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 They really are some of the nicest 1/6 figures I've ever owned, they don't feel fragile, they stand well on their own, and they are a lot of fun to pose. Seriously considering picking up a few more of the tall troopers when Sideshow gets them in-stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yeah, they do. I can't believe SSC waited too long to re-release those. Now, their chance is gone, because I don't think people would accept an SSC version at this point. Maybe after the HT versions sell out and go for $300 a piece on the secondary market. I agree. Also, the SSC Stormtroopers are not all that bad. The "eyes" were a little off, the helmets was a tad off and the armor could have used a shine, but they were not a bad first attempt at $90 a figure. I still have one of the three I owned. My set of two troopers is on PO with SSC. I am nearly sure I will get more, but am trying a little patience for now. Room is becoming an issue again. The Stormtrooper has always been a favorite movie character of mine. I anxiously awat the HT Sandtroopers, but will not get rid of the four SSC Sandies I already own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Nice setup! I only had one of the Sideshow Stormtroopers, but he got sold with most of my other Sideshow 1/6 a few years ago. I'm curious to see how Hot Toys handles the weathering of the Sandtroopers. Hopefully we'll get another two-pack with alternate parts to customize them up a little (including multiple pauldrons of various colors.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Isn't one of them a little short for a Stormtrooper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) So you're a Star Trek fan, then? Awesome display. I really like that the print serves as a backdrop, despite not taking up the whole wall! Edited February 26, 2015 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Real funny K80. Yeah, the print is art done by Mark Englert and he tends to do odd sized works, usually very wide or tall landscapes. It took a little hunting down since it was a fairly limited print in this style and framing is never cheap, but I got it specifically to go where it is. His prints also tend to have little Easter eggs. In this print, if you hold a light to it for a minute and then turn out the lights, a GID image of Jedi Luke with Pappa Vader on the funeral pyre at Endor, glows brightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Hulkbuster is up for pre-order--$825. I would make fun of this, except I've paid more for less in some ways, and will continue to do so, so. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Hulkbuster is up for pre-order--$825. I would make fun of this, except I've paid more for less in some ways, and will continue to do so, so. . . Outrageous. Apparently he is less than $700 in Asia. Seriously, it just doesn't make sense in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 The U.S./Asia price disparity, or his being so expensive in general? SSC gets its cut, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 My Star-Lord order is finally shipping today from Sideshow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Outrageous price. These characters have different levels of appeal to everyone, so its not right for me to say that the price is too high in general, but I think it is for me. Obviously, people will pay it. However, if I was to buy one of these, I would buy from the Asia market and save some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glantern Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 As far as I'm concerned, the HB price is only so high because HT/SS know they can charge whatever they want for an Iron Man and people will pay it. Hulk and Ultron are both less than half the cost. I can't possibly see how this figure could warrant a $450 difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) It's going to be massive, of course. 21" high, and not far from that in width. Much bigger than Hulk even, who is already huge. And think of all the new tooling that goes into something like this. At least some of their regular Iron Men can share parts and have the same basic engineering system, but you can't really re-use this mold for anything else, so there's no longer term return on the investment (same goes for Ultron of course). Plus, all the gimmicky light-up stuff. I think HT is making money hand over fist, don't get me wrong, but I can understand the rationale for the prices they charge. In my opinion, a human using a standard, existing body with basic clothes going for $200 or so is just about equally outrageous, but we've become accustomed to paying it. Outrageous price. These characters have different levels of appeal to everyone, so its not right for me to say that the price is too high in general, but I think it is for me. Obviously, people will pay it. However, if I was to buy one of these, I would buy from the Asia market and save some money.Only problem there is that the price in Asia isn't what folks abroad get to pay. Everyone who lists those for sale on eBay adds in a huge markup, to the point where it isn't a much better deal (and usually costs more) than shipping directly from SSC. And I imagine this beast will cost a small fortune just to ship! Edited March 5, 2015 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Too much for me. Not even considering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Me, either. I'll shell out the cost for the Delorean, and would do the same in a heartbeat for a 1/6 scale Ecto-1, but I'm not sure I could ever justify paying that much for any other Hot Toys product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 K80, I would not bat an eye at that kind of money for a 1/6th scale Ecto-1. Maybe its psychological. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 No, it just makes sense. I will fight anyone who disagrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 No, it just makes sense. I will fight anyone who disagrees. Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Its really expensive. SOmeone showed comparisons that the Galactus Maquette, despite being bigger and more detailed, costs less...I only plan on getting 1 AoU Hot Toys anyway (Widow) and maybe Wanda if she turns out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 I don't want to sound like I'm on Chan's payroll (Howard, if you're reading this--I'm open to that possibility!), but the Galactus Maquette doesn't have all these intricate moving parts. That's a whole extra level of costs to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Yeah, can't really compare a statue to something like Hulkbuster. All the unique molds alone must cost a small fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I definitely want Wanda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 So does Quicksilver, apparently (damn you Ultimates!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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