Hot Toys - MMS174 - The Avengers: 1/6th scale Captain America Offical Specs and Pics

[Johnny Utah]

I want that USO Cap soon. Plus, didn't someone say a blurry teaser pic of the TFA suit went up last week and was deleted?

 

[Preshea]

That's not what I said. I said it shouldn't only look good standing straight up. If the figure can't move because the clothes are too tight then whats the point of buying it over a statute? My point is that I'd rather have the clothes look a bit loose when the figures is standing straight up if it means it will be able to achieve all kinds of dynamic poses.

Not all figures can have spandex like spider man and supes...

Sure they can especially when there superheroes. I'm sure there are suitable fabrics that exist which dont feel or look like spandex but have great stretch. Such fabrics would be a nice balance between poseablity and a decent fit. If only I worked for HT design team and it were my job where I got paid day to day to find solutions other than saying "o well... they'll look ok in dynamic poses" I would do just that.

Then $200+ figures wouldnt look akward just standing there on other collectors shelves for those of us who like that. Everybody wins.

 

[karamazov80]

Tighter suit equals less articulation...

Once the figure is posed the suit will be pulled tight and wil look just fine. If you just want the suit to fit cap when he stands straight up then maybe you shouldn't be buying hot toys...

HT must disagree with you considering how many figures they have produced that have extremely limited articulation.

 

[IXI Nick IXI]

spandex would be great if the figures were based off their comic versions and not the film version...

It doesn't matter if they are super heros or not. Hot Toys go off the source material so even if you think spandex is the best thing ever, it doesn't work for 99% of the figures HT produces...

 

[Preshea]

I said, suitable fabrics with spandex like traits! Or a spandex which does NOT look like spandex.

Think along the lines of "leather like" materials, HT uses that all the time.

Is it convincing as leather? Yes
Does it look better than some soft plastic alternative? Yes
Does it hinder articulation like a plastic alternative would? No

Just think about it for a sec ... Let it sit.

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

So much for the 'Licensing fees' causing the higher price theory, that's just been debunked

 

[toylion]

So much for the 'Licensing fees' causing the higher price theory, that's just been debunked

I never bought that line, but what are you talking about? How has it been debunked?

 

[PlayItLoud]

Nova probably meant HT MGS

 

[madcy23]

I see the new Hot Toys Metal Gear figures are priced at $214.99 too. Looks like this is the new price point for all their figures. Can't think that license is would be that costly. Figures look good but it saddens me that I won't be able to afford this hobby much longer.

 

[toylion]

Nova probably meant HT MGS

Yeah, I just seen that, same price as Captain America. I've been say all new Hot Toys releases will be going up in price. Was told it's because of the price of oil and licencing fees. But I didn't buy it. Hot Toys is going to keep raising their prices as long as we pay them. But I'm sure the HT fanboys will come rushing to defend HT.

 

[Preshea]

The new price point would certainly drop if sales slump (again, everybody wins) that would require us to have the discipline to say "Pass" as a whole when we see prices getting outragous. But the majority won't dare for fear of missing out on something they'll just wind up selling later and probably at a loss for some when HT does other versions/ re-releases.

They'll justify new price points anyway they can. Like those in this thread that said an extra shield and head justifies the additional $55 and try to convince any who question it otherwise are too poor for HT when actually we're just sensible and affordability isn't even the heart of the matter.

 

[Collector47]

At this stage, I think the price is fairly consistent with market values. And their customer service is top notch. I think it remains good value for the dollar. Now if they start approaching the higher end of $200, approaching three bills, then they will lose some of their consumer base. The figures look great, but wanting something is never enough. The novelty of having a great figure is now expected. If that price gets too high, the consumer will pass. This also gives inroads to other companies to sell lower grade product and steal market share.

 

[toylion]

At this stage, I think the price is fairly consistent with market values. And their customer service is top notch. I think it remains good value for the dollar. Now if they start approaching the higher end of $200, approaching three bills, then they will lose some of their consumer base. The figures look great, but wanting something is never enough. The novelty of having a great figure is now expected. If that price gets too high, the consumer will pass. This also gives inroads to other companies to sell lower grade product and steal market share.

This part is already coming true for some collectors. I like this figure, but I'm going to pass.

 

[Rzeznikk]

I just got my first custom figure from Beto today (EDII Ash) and Im starting to feel, with the increase in prices that its better to have fewer, more amazing customs than that of a multitude of HT figures. Im simply blown away by the quality of this custom, and something that is FAR MORE limited than anything HT will do.

 

[teemu]

Again, a devalued Fiat currency is the reason why we are paying higher prices for gas,food,and toys...The dollar does not have the buying power it once had and looking in through out the past 50-60 years,history shows this.Sure, labor costs go up,but again,only because the dollar does not buy what it used to,which takes more Federal reserve notes to pay for overall costs...Here is a Fact-

Back in 1964,two Silver dimes bought you a gallon of gas (.20 cents a gallon) Today, the Same two Silver Dimes buy you a gallon of gas (plus more)

De-valued,over-printed currency produces higher costs and inflation

 

[Dollmanron]

Again, a devalued Fiat currency is the reason why we are paying higher prices for gas,food,and toys...The dollar does not have the buying power it once had and looking in through out the past 50-60 years,history shows this.Sure, labor costs go up,but again,only because the dollar does not buy what it used to,which takes more Federal reserve notes to pay for overall costs...Here is a Fact-

Back in 1964,two Silver dimes bought you a gallon of gas (.20 cents a gallon) Today, the Same two Silver Dimes buy you a gallon of gas (plus more)

De-valued,over-printed currency produces higher costs and inflation

And you can blame our lying politicians, the lobbyist that work for the foreign interest groups, and the rich for that!

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

They'll justify new price points anyway they can. Like those in this thread that said an extra shield and head justifies the additional $55 and try to convince any who question it otherwise are too poor for HT when actually we're just sensible and affordability isn't even the heart of the matter.

I said something similiar, rationalise so they can enjoy.

At this stage, I think the price is fairly consistent with market values. And their customer service is top notch.

You talking about Hot Toys? Because they have the worst customer service around.

• Stock responses by E-Mail
• Never repond to facebook queries
• A we can always make another version attitude to QC
• Undermining their own collectibility with remakes and variants
• No working website
• No retail website

And so on

Mostly fantastic products, but awful customer service

 

[ThorsThunder]

Again, a devalued Fiat currency is the reason why we are paying higher prices for gas,food,and toys...The dollar does not have the buying power it once had and looking in through out the past 50-60 years,history shows this.Sure, labor costs go up,but again,only because the dollar does not buy what it used to,which takes more Federal reserve notes to pay for overall costs...Here is a Fact-

Back in 1964,two Silver dimes bought you a gallon of gas (.20 cents a gallon) Today, the Same two Silver Dimes buy you a gallon of gas (plus more)

De-valued,over-printed currency produces higher costs and inflation

Yeah well this isn't gas or silver! Consumers are still in complete control over how quickly things sell and for how much. Times can't be that bad if this company is thriving and their prices can continue to increase and sales do as well. If dumb-asses could exercise more discipline about announcing they will pay $$$ no matter what it costs, and quit complaining when other's lend opinions about quality and exceeding prices are concerned then its a victory for everyone.

 

[Preshea]

At this stage, I think the price is fairly consistent with market values. And their customer service is top notch. I think it remains good value for the dollar. Now if they start approaching the higher end of $200, approaching three bills, then they will lose some of their consumer base. The figures look great, but wanting something is never enough. The novelty of having a great figure is now expected. If that price gets too high, the consumer will pass. This also gives inroads to other companies to sell lower grade product and steal market share.

I recall reading similar thinking in posts back when 130 to 150 were the average price in regards to them going up to and over the 200 dollar mark.

Now we're here and people are all to accepting. This isn't oil, gas, silver, or anything mentioned about what the current dollars value is capable of buying. Even at 100 less it would still only be pretty overpriced plastic. HT will destroy themselves and their contribution to this hobby with greed.

 

[greygoose]

• Stock responses by E-Mail
• Never repond to facebook queries
• A we can always make another version attitude to QC
• Undermining their own collectibility with remakes and variants
• No working website
• No retail website

And so on

Mostly fantastic products, but awful customer service

And everyone still buys; that's the reason they can do/not do all those things.