[Sataninjaku]

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Originally Posted by HitandRun

I am curious to see what/if anything happens to the prices of vintage figures with the toy line for the new Snake Eyes movie.

I'm actually betting on a similar price dip in the vein of the one we saw with the release of the ME figures, as collectors both dump and stop buying the older lines and focus their budgets on the new. Granted, the "bubble" won't burst, but I'd expect some lower prices, at least temporarily. I'd also suspect the moderns will dip as well, save the exclusives... of course, this is all on the shaky assumption that we'll see another fully articulated 4" line. If they're 6" or worse, 5 poa, those prices will continue to climb, at least until we're in our 60's and there's no one left that cares about buying them.

[HitandRun]

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Originally Posted by Sataninjaku

I'm actually betting on a similar price dip in the vein of the one we saw with the release of the ME figures, as collectors both dump and stop buying the older lines and focus their budgets on the new. Granted, the "bubble" won't burst, but I'd expect some lower prices, at least temporarily. I'd also suspect the moderns will dip as well, save the exclusives... of course, this is all on the shaky assumption that we'll see another fully articulated 4" line. If they're 6" or worse, 5 poa, those prices will continue to climb, at least until we're in our 60's and there's no one left that cares about buying them.

Yea I think alot of it is going to hinge on the type of line they release. I fully agree there. Honestly my hope is they stick with the ME 50th type figures and come up with some interesting vehicles. I do not know how many vehicles are going to be feature in a Snake Eyes movie though since it is based more on martial arts than large scale military conflicts.

[Sataninjaku]

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Originally Posted by HitandRun

Yea I think alot of it is going to hinge on the type of line they release. I fully agree there. Honestly my hope is they stick with the ME 50th type figures and come up with some interesting vehicles. I do not know how many vehicles are going to be feature in a Snake Eyes movie though since it is based more on martial arts than large scale military conflicts.

Same here, though as I've posted all over the board, I'm at heart an ARAH fan and am just now starting to appreciate the ME figures, so in my perfect lil dreaworld, in addition to that 50th stuff, I'd really love to see the o ring embraced again- and not just redecos( though I'd buy em), but some full on new characters. I know better of course, but hey, we can all dream, right?

[BeachheadMatt]

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Originally Posted by HitandRun

Does anyone else notice how much more expensive the 1990 vehicle drivers run than any other year of the line? Cold Front, Decimator, Vapor, Major Storm and Updraft are all priced so high.

I've read (don't remember where), that the vehicles from that year were produced in low numbers. (I'm happy to have found all those figures already).

[Dusty Ayers]

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Originally Posted by HitandRun

Does anyone else notice how much more expensive the 1990 vehicle drivers run than any other year of the line? Cold Front, Decimator, Vapor, Major Storm and Updraft are all priced so high.

Cold Front in particular will set you back.

[HitandRun]

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Originally Posted by Sataninjaku

Same here, though as I've posted all over the board, I'm at heart an ARAH fan and am just now starting to appreciate the ME figures, so in my perfect lil dreaworld, in addition to that 50th stuff, I'd really love to see the o ring embraced again- and not just redecos( though I'd buy em), but some full on new characters. I know better of course, but hey, we can all dream, right?

I love the ME figs as well - just made a decision 2 years ago to go back to vintage and I sold off all my MEs which I regret. Slowly going to build up a ME figure collection (hoping the new figs released with the Snake Eyes movie might also drop ME figure prices a little). I'd love to see the return of the o-ring or the 4" ME figs return to the shelves. Anything else 6" or 5 POA will be a huge disappointment.

[HitandRun]

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Originally Posted by Dusty Ayers

Cold Front in particular will set you back.

Tell me about it lol! Crazy prices for him - the damned microphone and visor really jack up the cost.

[BeachheadMatt]

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Originally Posted by HitandRun

Tell me about it lol! Crazy prices for him - the damned microphone and visor really jack up the cost.

I think mine is missing the mic (I don't see that as that important), but the visor is a must!

[Dusty Ayers]

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Originally Posted by HitandRun

Yea I think alot of it is going to hinge on the type of line they release. I fully agree there. Honestly my hope is they stick with the ME 50th type figures and come up with some interesting vehicles. I do not know how many vehicles are going to be feature in a Snake Eyes movie though since it is based more on martial arts than large scale military conflicts.

I think the figs, unfortunately, could be the only downside of a new movie and the associated brand exposure.

If the line is 5 POA then I’m a complete pass, but even with ME articulation, I’m not really looking for 10 more SEs. However, the fact that there is another Joe movie is cause for celebration enough.

[HitandRun]

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Originally Posted by Dusty Ayers

I think the figs, unfortunately, could be the only downside of a new movie and the associated brand exposure.

If the line is 5 POA then I’m a complete pass, but even with ME articulation, I’m not really looking for 10 more SEs. However, the fact that there is another Joe movie is cause for celebration enough.

I totally agree on all points. I always thought Snake Eyes was cool but he was never the center of my Joe-Verse as a kid and even today as a collector.