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...I'm fine with the $70 SRP. Looking at the photos of the Hobbits with all the accessories and knowing what SS did with HT to make the new bodies, it seems justified (I know a lot of people don't think so). I just think they really need to start cracking down on QC for the paint apps. If I'm going to pay $70, the paint apps should reflect this.
Indeed Batty...I agree. Like Josh, it's figure-by-figure for me. Alot of R&D went into these guys, and while they look a little tall, they are packed with accessories and the materails used for their outfits looks great. I'm crossing my fingers that the protos we've been enjoying are real close to what we'll see when they finally hit production. Paint apps has been the only occasional stumble with these figures of late...
I don't mind that certain characters may end up costing more if the quality is there and an effort is made to balance the cost with things like extra accessories and detail and with the hobbits, it's plain to see this is the case.
Having all four of the other LOTR figures now, it's clear that this line, like SW, requires that extra "something" in getting it right. The extra mile that Sideshow goes with the intricate costumes and accessories gives these figures a great edge. Just look at the recently released Leia/Boushh, an absolute stunner...and Assaj looks like another great figure packed with detail.
Looking a these hobbits gives me hope that when those unique Star Wars characters (like the armored ones) start appearing with the inevitable raised price, Sideshow will make sure we're getting plenty of bang for our collecting buck...