Hot Toys MMS Iron Man Suit-Up Gantry with and w/o Mk IV

[BISHART]

People are/were buying the Secret Project for 400+, so I don't see the price being a deal breaker for everyone, especially since a Mark IV by itself seems to be going for around 300.

People eat this stuff up (myself included), and while I agree the price is pretty steep (too steep, even), I still bought it. Oh well.

youre referring to ebay scalpor prices. it shouldnt cost this much right off the abt. if im an idiot, and miss this when its for sale, or just found out about it, months after its sold out id expect to pay this much, but right from the get go? this price is ridiculous.

let it sit. the price will drop if it doesnt sell out.

 

[sarakawa]

The price hikes definitely hurt the little guy but can you really blame sideshow? If you ran a BUSINESS, and people were paying top dollar for your items, you would increase the prices. This is just plain, sound, business logic. I agree with collectors all around that it would be nice if the prices stayed affordable but at the same time, there will always be people who pay to get these collectibles. If any of you were selling an item, you would want to get the most for you what you were selling. Hell, when people resell items that are sold out and popular, they can get well more than what sideshow originally sold it at. So, with stuff like this, I don't really see this deterring collectors. Plus, ironman is an insanely popular license so not surprising to see these kind of prices.

 

[hrambo001]

I know that this piece is pretty controversial on here.

But I really think it looks amazing so I just pre-ordered. Ended up getting the Gantry alone since I already have the original Mark III and Mark II and I think either of them will fit in nicely here.

 

[galactiboy]

Nice that you at least have the option to buy the gantry on its own... but damn, $360 is a lot. This is definitely for the hardcore IM collector

I'm guessing Monger will also be around $500... so I'd definitely want to put my money towards him than an elaborate base.

 

[BISHART]

The price hikes definitely hurt the little guy but can you really blame sideshow? If you ran a BUSINESS, and people were paying top dollar for your items, you would increase the prices. This is just plain, sound, business logic. I agree with collectors all around that it would be nice if the prices stayed affordable but at the same time, there will always be people who pay to get these collectibles. If any of you were selling an item, you would want to get the most for you what you were selling. Hell, when people resell items that are sold out and popular, they can get well more than what sideshow originally sold it at. So, with stuff like this, I don't really see this deterring collectors. Plus, ironman is an insanely popular license so not surprising to see these kind of prices.

i understand. but it IS deterring customers, if this was 250-275 i would have bought it this morning, and other have posted they were planning on gettign it and arent. i know thats like 5 people. but there are more who just dont come to the forums. trust me, the price hike is real.

it will sell out, it always does, because some people always pay. its just the moving on of some collectors, its evolution i guess. out with the frugal.

I know that this piece is pretty controversial on here.

But I really think it looks amazing so I just pre-ordered. Ended up getting the Gantry alone since I already have the original Mark III and Mark II and I think either of them will fit in nicely here.

congrats man. if i can find it around 275 ill pull the trigger.

 

[BISHART]

Nice that you at least have the option to buy the gantry on its own... but damn, $360 is a lot. This is definitely for the hardcore IM collector

I'm guessing Monger will also be around $500... so I'd definitely want to put my money towards him than an elaborate base.

people need to stop being ok with monger at 500. thats insane. hes no tumbler.

400 tops.

 

[rubio95]

LOL. a DX figure cost less that this product. At least with a DX you almost get a figure and 1/2.

Well said, and a major point.

 

[The Mike]

I want it, willing to flex it but not until after con. I need to see all the stuff coming out first before committing. Too much good stuff to lock myself into stuff day one.

 

[Megacolor]

WTF?!?!?!? $329.99?!?!?!? Thats a jack move there!! PASS!!!!

 

[vodoun]

people need to stop being ok with monger at 500. thats insane. hes no tumbler.

What's even worse is he's not even announced. One airfix coloured mediocre if you can call it a prototype makes it official?...

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

$360 i'm so angry, i mean i was all set to get this but not for that price, i'll get SSC Boba and Grievous thank you very much

 

[Megacolor]

people need to stop being ok with monger at 500. thats insane. hes no tumbler.

400 tops.

$500 for monger =

 

[BISHART]

What's even worse is he's not even announced. One airfix coloured mediocre if you can call it a prototype makes it official?...

id say its official, he has a name tag, saying his release date i believe.

BUT

i cant believe people would pay 500

do us a favor, if youre willing to p[ay 500 keep it to yourself, and on public forums say youre only willing to pay 200.

200 or BUST. if iw as hot toys, reading this crap, i would charge you 550.00

 

[vodoun]

$360 i'm so angry, i mean i was all set to get this but not for that price, i'll get SSC Boba and Grievous thank you very much

500 points though.

 

[Megacolor]

monger should be no more then $350!! All he got is his size.

 

[vodoun]

i cant believe people would pay 500

do us a favor, if youre willing to p[ay 500 keep it to yourself, and on public forums say youre only willing to pay 200.

200 or BUST. if iw as hot toys, reading this crap, i would charge you 550.00

If it was a vehicle sure but not a figure. The most I've paid for a figure yet is $299 which is technically two.

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

I was reading someones comment on the HT community page justifying that the reason for the price hikes was to deter scalpers.

I strongly have to disagree with that persons comment cause scalper will continue to do what they do, even by simply selling the items piece by piece.

I really wish there was a way to somehow convey our concerns about the pricing on this particular item. Oh well I guess people who have decided to hold off will just have to wait to see if it goes on clearance on places like Go Hastings.

If HT increase their prices then scalpers will increase their prices based on how HT bases the items value at

Scalper would go about 50% over what HT originally charges, so if HT charges $1000 for a figure scalpers will up it to $2000 a figure, theres no stopping them unless HT make more of each product to fill demand and there are less floating around eBay.

 

[gunm]

holy moly that price is insano. Glad I already have a Mk IV.

I don't think the scalper argument makes any sense either...no matter what HT charges, the scalper will just charge that much more.

There seems to be just enough Richie Richs out there who have this "I don't care what it costs" attitude that makes it possible.

Pretty soon, all you'll have are the handful of people where money is no object and everyone else gets left in the dust. Dunno how much of a business you can have at that point as you'll be making smaller runs at ridiculously high prices.

 

[Theokan]

Iron Monger is a two pack that comes with Obadiah Stane though. If it's just Iron Monger it should be $300 - $350 max. Since it comes with a full figure in suit, that could add another $100 -$150. Really hoping it's on the lower end because I really have been waiting for this..

 

[blkmagik73]

congrats man. if i can find it around 275 ill pull the trigger.

Bishart, i hope you manage to find one at that price. Personally i still think thats still to high, you would still have to consider the shipping cost. But hey, if you can flip the bill then go for it man.