Hot Toys – MMS132 - Iron Man 2: Mark VI full spec and pics

[Ghost of QG]

Buddy of mine has one up for sale:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Toys-I...5100?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item43bc5bda4c

 

[IAMARKV]

This reason more than anything, but probably not for what you would think will ultimately devalue collections.

Hot toys is increasing the pricing at such a rate of growth that they are going to make this collecting space burst. Whether most people around here want to admit, they are running up debt with credit cards and getting sucked into the fever of getting these figures. Most people do not have thousands of dollars of disposable income to buy a figure a month, which is the current clip you are seeing lately.

I think you will see a steady decrease in the number of figures purchased and more collectors exiting and selling off in the next 6 to 12 months as these credit card interest bills rack up.

This is a big weakness I see in Hot Toys business model right now, sacrificing long term revenues for large quick hits in rev growth. I cannot see the volume of collectors staying steady with figures consistently over 300 dollars. Which will end up causing increased supply, less demand and devalue collections unfortunately.

do you think mark 6 will go to around $200 within the next 12 mths? i havent got mark 6 at the moment as i think the price is waaay over. i think i'm the unlucky latecomer as iron man bug just bit me when IM 3 movie hit the theater. Just 2 days ago i had to buy mark 4 for $265 as my son want the red and gold IM so bad. later i asked my brother in law how much did he buy his mark 4, he said it was $165 7mths ago.

 

[Mix Master]

This reason more than anything, but probably not for what you would think will ultimately devalue collections.

Hot toys is increasing the pricing at such a rate of growth that they are going to make this collecting space burst. Whether most people around here want to admit, they are running up debt with credit cards and getting sucked into the fever of getting these figures. Most people do not have thousands of dollars of disposable income to buy a figure a month, which is the current clip you are seeing lately.

I think you will see a steady decrease in the number of figures purchased and more collectors exiting and selling off in the next 6 to 12 months as these credit card interest bills rack up.

This is a big weakness I see in Hot Toys business model right now, sacrificing long term revenues for large quick hits in rev growth. I cannot see the volume of collectors staying steady with figures consistently over 300 dollars. Which will end up causing increased supply, less demand and devalue collections unfortunately.

if someone goes into debt because of buying action figures then they deserve it, and they need to rethink their financial priorities. im 19 and i was raised buy what you need Rent, Food, Gas first then with whats left you buy extra stuff. if someone decides to put some HT's on their card and not pay it then its on them.

 

[Username]

Whether most people around here want to admit, they are running up debt with credit cards and getting sucked into the fever of getting these figures. Most people do not have thousands of dollars of disposable income to buy a figure a month, which is the current clip you are seeing lately.

By my calculations, a figure per month would be less than $300, not "thousands of dollars of disposable income".
Also, the idea that loads of collectors are going into debt for Hot Toys cannot be true, surely?
I personally don't even own a credit card. I know I could get one instantly if I needed it, but don't like the idea of that easy money within arms reach.
I feel really bad for anyone on here that is running up huge credit card bills, and if this is you, Hokie, you might want to rethink it for the sake of toys. That's not a jab at anyone. Just an observation with no malice.
I only spend on this hobby what I can afford.
If you are spending the banks' money to finance your hobby, it's a bad trap to get into.

if someone goes into debt because of buying action figures then they deserve it, and they need to rethink their financial priorities. im 19 and i was raised buy what you need Rent, Food, Gas first then with whats left you buy extra stuff. if someone decides to put some HT's on their card and not pay it then its on them.

It's not often I agree with your posts of late, but I agree with this.
I shudder at the thought of going into debt for toys.

 

[Viking Spawn]

By my calculations, a figure per month would be less than $300, not "thousands of dollars of disposable income".
Also, the idea that loads of collectors are going into debt for Hot Toys cannot be true, surely?
I personally don't even own a credit card. I know I could get one instantly if I needed it, but don't like the idea of that easy money within arms reach.
I feel really bad for anyone on here that is running up huge credit card bills, and if this is you, Hokie, you might want to rethink it for the sake of toys. That's not a jab at anyone. Just an observation with no malice.
I only spend on this hobby what I can afford.
If you are spending the banks' money to finance your hobby, it's a bad trap to get into.





It's not often I agree with your posts of late, but I agree with this.
I shudder at the thought of going into debt for toys.

That happened to me years ago. Learned my lesson and won't own another credit card because of it. I agree, don't fall victim to a bad habit.

 

[Privyet]

if someone goes into debt because of buying action figures then they deserve it, and they need to rethink their financial priorities. im 19 and i was raised buy what you need Rent, Food, Gas first then with whats left you buy extra stuff. if someone decides to put some HT's on their card and not pay it then its on them.

Fo real son.

 

[hokietwo]

By my calculations, a figure per month would be less than $300, not "thousands of dollars of disposable income".
Also, the idea that loads of collectors are going into debt for Hot Toys cannot be true, surely?
I personally don't even own a credit card. I know I could get one instantly if I needed it, but don't like the idea of that easy money within arms reach.
I feel really bad for anyone on here that is running up huge credit card bills, and if this is you, Hokie, you might want to rethink it for the sake of toys. That's not a jab at anyone. Just an observation with no malice.
I only spend on this hobby what I can afford.
If you are spending the banks' money to finance your hobby, it's a bad trap to get into.

LOL, well I guess I needed to be more clear, $300 *12 is $3,600 which is "thousands of dollars" Barry.

It is a odd thing, cause I really can't gage what a average collector is for these toys, but from the volume of comments I see of people talking about having the funds available to purchase, $300 a month is a pretty big amount to spend on toys.

I am fortunate, my income far exceeds my expenses and my collection is paid for with cash. I'm sure I have bought more figures in the last 12 months than most. (over 70)

Credit cards are very valuable actually. I can't speak on the credit scoring (FICO or Experian like consumer ratings) in Scotland, but in the US your credit would stink by not having at least 1 credit card. They are a quick indicator for creditors to see if you can pay back loans and other credit obligations. I don't know if you live with mom and pops and there isn't a need for credit for you, but CC's are a big piece of financial profiles in the states. I managed a $20 Billion dollar consumer lending group at a major Finance Institution, so I know a little bit about the FICO credit model.

With that said, they are the devil, and I think many people on here are stretched beyond belief with them. The worst part is after sinking all that debit into the toys, those interest laden bills still keep coming through as a monthly reminder of the stupidity.

 

[Intruder04]

I once took a loan on my CC to pay for my figures. It was a planned move though and I paid it off within 4 months, whereas I'd originally taken it for 12 months. Been wary ever since!

 

[sandtrooper]

Just got this figure yesterday and must say I now have a new favorite!
I wasn't that keen on the VI in Iron Man 2, but appreciated it a lot more after the Avengers came out.

My figure does have one issue with the screw for the neck battery compartment being stripped. Any ideas on a fix for it?

 

[Username]

Just got this figure yesterday and must say I now have a new favorite!
I wasn't that keen on the VI in Iron Man 2, but appreciated it a lot more after the Avengers came out.

My figure does have one issue with the screw for the neck battery compartment being stripped. Any ideas on a fix for it?

Is the problem you cannot remove it?

 

[bonestockbrz]

I had that issue on my milk wm, but because I was the dumbass who stripped it. Previous owner probally did it, you have two options, press down with light force and pray it unscrews or option b, drill down the middle of the existing screw unscrew it that way.

 

[bonestockbrz]

Oh, for the record, all those neck screws are a pain to get off and even a bigger headache to find. Get a slighlty smaller sized one as they all seem to be to big for the screwhole.

 

[sandtrooper]

Yeah, I want to be able to remove the battery. I knew about the issue before hand, but couldn't pass up on a good deal. All of the other batteries have been removed. What size screw driver do these take?

 

[Username]

There is a third option(And DO NOT try that drilling idea...). Dip your small screwdriver into a small dab of superglue and press into the screw. Then spray zip kicker onto the head to set the glue instantly.
Then unscrew the head gently...

 

[bonestockbrz]

Username, thats an odd, but good idea. Always use masking tape too as to nut cause more damage. Drilling should be plan z, because you need a very tiny drill bit.

I dunmo screwdriver size, I just have a specialized set of small screwdrivers.

 

[Mix Master]

I once took a loan on my CC to pay for my figures. It was a planned move though and I paid it off within 4 months, whereas I'd originally taken it for 12 months. Been wary ever since!

just got a letter from a bank wanting me to take out a credit card with them, it went straight into the trash.

 

[hokietwo]

just got a letter from a bank wanting me to take out a credit card with them, it went straight into the trash.

You should get it and open the account and cut up the card. That way you can establish an account and start building credit history man. Account history for length of time is very important as well. If you are in college, this can help you if you want a house or car someday.

 

[LipSmack]

You should get it and open the account and cut up the card. That way you can establish an account and start building credit history man. Account history for length of time is very important as well. If you are in college, this can help you if you want a house or car someday.

yeah but if you never use it they cancel it (was gunna say if you dont use it you lose it but that brings up too many other thing )

 

[hokietwo]

yeah but if you never use it they cancel it (was gunna say if you dont use it you lose it but that brings up too many other thing )

True, should use it 1 time a year, buy lunch and pay it off.

 

[LipSmack]

True, should use it 1 time a year, buy lunch and pay it off.

or at the most only get the minimum balance

I got approved for $12, 000 credit card when i was 18 and I already had a $5000 line of credit lol I paid the line of credit off and took the $500 minimum on a credit card, so even when i go crazy its super easy to pay off