Re: Hot Toys MMS Iron Man Mark XXI-MIDAS
This diecast discussion started as a "Diecast is crap because it's made poorly and wears prematurely". Then "diecast is overpriced". Then "Justify buying it". First, it's not crap and it does not wear prematurely. IF, it's made and finished properly. It's attractive and durable. And yes, diecast is typically more expensive than a similar item made of plastic. Nothing new there. As far as needing to justify preferring and spending more on a diecast figure. Personal preference, to each his own. It's your money, spend it on what makes you happy. I would personally have much more of a problem spending $600.00 on a Midas than extra for a nice diecast figure. Having figures like Iron Man, Robocop, and Ed-209 in diecast makes perfect sense to me. But if HT blows it and does a crappy job with them, I'll be done with any more HT diecast. I won't bad mouth diecast, just HT's attempt at it. As far as HT's creeping list prices on their figures. I agree. But like with all things, it's about supply and demand, and what the market will bear. Most people will complain. Some will actually stop buying, many won't. Will it be enough to effect HT? We'll see.
