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08-08-2013, 11:03 PM | #1 |
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Just saw the new Star Wars, Avengers Assemble and Wolverine figures and I am not impressed. Why did they go back to 1970's Star Wars style articulation but still charge $9.99 a figure? Looks like if I can get my hands on the last few Joes I want from wave 4, won't be getting any more. Guess that will free up some extra cash for my N scale layout and anything I can find Joe wise at flee markets and yard sales.
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08-08-2013, 11:09 PM | #2 |
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The less articulated SW, AA, and Wolverine figures should be $5.99. If they are higher, the retailer is marking them up. I'm guessing you saw these at TRU, who had Wolverine figures at $9.99?
They are less articulated with fewer accessories to appeal to kids or families on tight budgets. The price point on the Super Articulated figures were getting too high to attract the kids. Now you may say, "well kids like articulation don't they?" Yes, but when you can get 2 figures with 5POA for the price of one super articulated figure, I'm sure kids will go for quantity of quality. Of course that's not every kid, but the majority would when money is limited. |
08-08-2013, 11:18 PM | #3 |
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A local Target had all three. If they are supposed to be 5.99, then they are marking them way up. Course the SW figs were 2 packs, so the 9.99 price point would fit.
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08-08-2013, 11:45 PM | #4 |
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I saw 2 packs at Target for $9.99. I was actually surprised at how good these figures looked--the sculpts were more detailed than I was expecting and the paint apps were nice. For moc or display purposes they're actually not bad figures in addition to being more affordable. That said I don't plan on buying any, and my two boys are all about articulation in their figures.
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08-09-2013, 01:19 AM | #5 |
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I saw 2 packs at Target for $9.99. I was actually surprised at how good these figures looked--the sculpts were more detailed than I was expecting and the paint apps were nice. For moc or display purposes they're actually not bad figures in addition to being more affordable. That said I don't plan on buying any, and my two boys are all about articulation in their figures.
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08-09-2013, 05:28 AM | #6 |
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i recently aquired a marvel universe bullseye Vs daredevil battle pack....upon opening the pack,i had to fix bullseye's leg[file down,glue into place then paint the leg] daredevil[i had to paint the face mask crimson red the lower face flesh tone!].shocking,how it made it out of the factory in that state.
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