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OriToys 1/18 Acid Rain Toyline Discussion
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10-16-2019, 04:51 PM
hardcorps
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When I first dipped my toes into Acid Rain, I thought they were so expensive and I treated them like precious things handling with kid gloves. But fast forward a few years later, I might have 60 of them and just think and handle them like any other figures now.
In the interim, the American independent 3.75" companies have come along (Boss Fight, Marauder, Chicken Fried, etc) with high (and in some cases rising) prices, while Acid Rain prices have risen at a slower pace, so that now they're not far apart at all.
But of course, if we're comparing Acid Rain (or any of these other lines) to mass-market retail figures, then sure they are still a premium product.
Speaking of which, if you're just looking for an astronaut type, Fortnite's Dark Voyager is beautiful, though it's also at a premium as sold in a pinata (though maybe you can snag it alter on sale).
Also Planet Green Valley has shown off some exquisite-looking astronaut prototypes, but those are probably some ways off (assuming the company gets through its initial teething pains).
All that said, the Acid Rain astronaut is still something special, just in terms of the heft of it along with the gritty look and feel. It's really unique. I love it and have four of them.
Thanks. The Fortnite figure is okay, but I really like the space prisoner look. I concurr with what you are saying, not long ago, I would not have even considered 30 bucks for figure, but I know own four CFT figures, and am considering more. It is only money, and if you enjoy the figures, what is the difference between 15 dollars, which is what TVC Star Wars goes for, and 30?
I do like the Planet Green Valley, are they even available anywhere?
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