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Thanks for sharing the pics Brainiac! I love the special effects.
I am not surprised that this figure appreciated in value because I think it is a great figure and probably one of Hot Toy's best releases in terms of paint and head sculpt (for me at least). However, I am surprised that it appreciated this soon.
It really is a great figure on so many levels. Excellent sculpt? Check. Great tailored costume? Check. Bunch of accessories? Check. Even an awesome backdrop.
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I am not surprised that this figure appreciated in value because I think it is a great figure and probably one of Hot Toy's best releases in terms of paint and head sculpt (for me at least). However, I am surprised that it appreciated this soon.
I'm not so sure it's so much that the figures are appreciating, rather it's the secondary market doing what it does best...jacking up prices absurdly high beyond what they are actually worth.
It might be temporary if there is another one from the upcoming Avengers movie. Flippers need to try the make their money quickly just in case.
Only time will tell. As with any asset, prices will go up and down depending on supply and demand. Prices will not stay that high if there is no demand at those high prices. But for me, the point is that I love this figure and so far the prices seem to imply that other people think the same way too.
Wow..you need to read Economics 101..so much ignorance in one post...
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Only time will tell. As with any asset, prices will go up and down depending on supply and demand. Prices will not stay that high if there is no demand at those high prices. But for me, the point is that I love this figure and so far the prices seem to imply that other people think the same way too.
I've been watching for grins on ebay, and for the most part I see a lot of high asking prices, but I don't actually see them ending up sold at those prices. Unsure if the market is really at these 350-400 ranges. We will see, but I'm certainly happy to have found a brand new one at retail just a week ago!
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Okay Professor...impart your "wisdom" then. Explain to me exactly how my post was exuding ignorance?
So much pompous d-baggery in one post...
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Doubt it. His costume is exactly the same. He isn't even getting the yellow gloves that he had on during the end credits. They reshot the scene in Ragnarok without them. Shame.
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Haha, great gif. Listen, if shots are fired in my direction, I'm gonna respond with the same force. Don't think you can fault me for it.
Okay Professor...impart your "wisdom" then. Explain to me exactly how my post was exuding ignorance?
So much pompous d-baggery in one post...
In no way am I attacking you...
Market is dictated by supply and demand.
Read about it.
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When you phrase your remark in such a snide way, it's hard to interpret it any other way really.
Also, I'm very well aware of how supply and demand works...doesn't mean it justifies outrageous pricing though.
D4rkShaDoWz
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My waitlist for this just cancelled and now I’m disappointed 
Just goes to show: don’t wait on getting a figure you like! I always learn the hard way haha
Just goes to show: don’t wait on getting a figure you like! I always learn the hard way haha
doesn't mean it justifies outrageous pricing though.
Sure, I'm willing to bet the profit you make, that if you were on the other side selling a profitable item, that you would sell at the higher price.
I have another way of looking at the "supply and demand" angle for this figure (or any popular figure for that matter). Scalping aside, imagine that you own a Hot Toys figure that you really like. Let's say that you consider it as one of your personal grails (or favorites if "grail" is too much to describe it). If someone wants to buy it from you, how much are you willing to take to sell it to another collector? $300? $500? $1,000? Thus, if fewer people are willing to part with this figure in their collection, it must command a higher price in the market before owners will consider selling it.
Crazy that the prices are going up on this already, I remember it seeming to be in stock for a long time at BBTS. But whatever, glad to have mine! I definitely got an Avengers Loki vibe from it when it got announced as far as thinking that it would at least hold its value due to the sheer intricacy and quality of the costuming.
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Stanlore
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I love my Strange figure, but if I missed out, I wouldn't really fret since HT is gonna pump out other versions of him anyways.
Let scalpers do there thing, once a version 2 comes out, V1 will go down in value (esp for ppl looking to upgrade), or you can get V2 at retail price. Win win.
Remember the ridiculous prices on V1 Hawkeye when it sold out? As long as the character is not killed off, they will make more.
Let scalpers do there thing, once a version 2 comes out, V1 will go down in value (esp for ppl looking to upgrade), or you can get V2 at retail price. Win win.
Remember the ridiculous prices on V1 Hawkeye when it sold out? As long as the character is not killed off, they will make more.
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