The wildest part is to see what retail prices were. That figure is obviously the same scale as 6" Black Series. Similar level of detail and articulation. Retailed for $7.99 in 2002. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
Absolutely. When the Black Series was announced I was excited (I'd been wanting a 6" line for years) and I expected to pay $14.99-$15.99, but when the $19.99 price point was announced I was taken aback. I've collected the line, so advantage Hasbro, but I'm not sure any of the various factors (inflation, demand, cost of license) can account for the BS/Marvel Legends being 2 1/2 times the LOTR line @ retail.
To be honest, $19.99 would be a bit of a bargain for me. I live in Scotland (part of the UK) and the average price for a new Black Series figure here is £26 (British pounds). In terms of US dollars, that's about $34. I still buy the figures, but I would buy more and spend more if the price point was a bit lower. I'm not sure what accounts for the higher price over here. Maybe it's import costs.
My local TRU (UK) charges around £25 for the more popular figures. However I've seen figures like stormtroopers for a bit cheaper.
Found the Elite Praetorian Guard at the local Entertainer today and it was marked down to 1/2 price along with a bunch of older 6" black figures. So I got it for £11.
Another angle. Funny how excited i was to be able to take these pictures, considering how gutted and upset i was when i read Invincible. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
Hasbro released new production photos of upcoming 6" figures - Solo Figures will go in the Solo thread. The Sandtrooper/dewback is stunning Gamorrean is great also
Did this forced perspective shot of Luke crossing over into the Netherworld, greeted by Yoda, Obi-Wan and Anakin. Target exclusive Ahch-To Island Luke, and the first 3 3/4" Jedi spirits figs from POTF2. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
I think Kylo Ren's costume in The Force Awakens is way better than his costume in The Last Jedi. So.... I mixed the two using Unmasked Kylo and Throne Room Kylo. Head swap, saber swap, helmet. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
Some of my latest additions. I'm dying for 4-Lom. Tarkin is EXCELLENT We really need some more general officers though to go with our high rankers like Thrawn and Tarkin Got a custom head from Old Boy to breathe some life into the Poe Figures And this custom Luke head from casting cave has pretty much made this one of my favorite Black Series. Feels like a mini hot toys