Indiana Jones in German Disguise 12-inch Figure

[metaphorge]

For comparison, here's a recent WWII military figure from DiD, Red Army Rurik, who lists for $77.99 (and I believe hit the market about six months ago). Two headsculpts and more equipment....

It's a slightly apples-to-oranges comparison (it's not licensed, but DiD's tailoring tends to kick the crap out of Sideshow's), but it's about the closest we have.

I'm just wondering if the seemingly outlandish price on this figure is part of some wider inflationary trend amongst plastic collectibles.

(This is not, btw, trying to excuse the perceived poor price-to-value of this figure, which I agree with, just trying to make sense of why this has happened.)

 

[Indiana Fett]

What I don't get is, if they wanted to go for an ROTJ Indy variant, why not Map Room Indy?...

Indy was in RETURN OF THE JEDI?

 

[JustinLuck]

Based on this pic posted earlier, doesn't it appear that the proportions of Sideshow's RPG need revision?

 

[metaphorge]

Indy was in RETURN OF THE JEDI?

Ack! I suffered from Excessive Lucasfilm Acronym Syndrome!

 

[metaphorge]

Based on this pic posted earlier, doesn't it appear that the proportions of Sideshow's RPG need revision?

Nah, just needs Viagra. Indy isn't as young as he used to be. ;P

 

[ProgMatinee]

You don't even need to compare it to a DiD or non licensed item.

REGULAR INDY was the SAME PRICE, so is TOHT! Both of those come with WAY more accessories, WAY more detailed clothing etc.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Based on this pic posted earlier, doesn't it appear that the proportions of Sideshow's RPG need revision?

I've been saying that the whole time.

The only extra he comes with is like a mini-prop.

 

[thenammagazine]

Based on this pic posted earlier, doesn't it appear that the proportions of Sideshow's RPG need revision?

I dunno. Can't get past the sexy, furrylicious pot on the boom guy.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I dunno. Can't get past the sexy, furrylicious pot on the boom guy.

And the camera guy looks pregnant.

 

[metaphorge]

You don't even need to compare it to a DiD or non licensed item.

REGULAR INDY was the SAME PRICE, so is TOHT! Both of those come with WAY more accessories, WAY more detailed clothing etc.

That's the question, isn't it? Why the apparent sudden price increase, and is it a trend due to rapidly rising production costs, or what?

There've been a number of (in my opinion) WTF-level price jumps in toys and collectibles in the last quarter or so.

 

[choopie]

That's the question, isn't it? Why the apparent sudden price increase, and is it a trend due to rapidly rising production costs, or what?

There've been a number of (in my opinion) WTF-level price jumps in toys and collectibles in the last quarter or so.

The price increase is a trend that has been going on a lot longer than just a quarter or two.

 

[thenammagazine]

That's the question, isn't it? Why the apparent sudden price increase, and is it a trend due to rapidly rising production costs, or what?

There've been a number of (in my opinion) WTF-level price jumps in toys and collectibles in the last quarter or so.

This is true. While the 3 3/4" Joes and Star Wars have remained about $6 and DC's Infinite Heroes line priced the same, Hasbro's Marvel line is $8-$9 a figure now and I've seen them as high as $12.99.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Every line needs their "Yavin Luke"...

Or Pamela Voorhees...

Or Willow...

Welcome German Indy. Takes some heat off Belloq.

 

[Captain Britain]

I dunno. Can't get past the sexy, furrylicious pot on the boom guy.

English stomachs - best in the world!

 

[MANDO]

The rocket launcher is definitely too short.

 

[The Josh]

Every line needs their "Yavin Luke"...

Or Pamela Voorhees...

Or Willow...

Welcome German Indy. Takes some heat off Belloq.

Yavin Luke really isn't bad. He does need some work with the paint, Pam/Willow are pretty awful figures. This Indy however is way above any of these figures.

 

[thenammagazine]

English stomachs - best in the world!

You hear that chubby chasers?! England is your Eden!

Every line needs their "Yavin Luke"...

Or Pamela Voorhees...

Or Willow...

Welcome German Indy. Takes some heat off Belloq.

Those were bad. But this is going from bad... to worse!

 

[ProgMatinee]

Well, if this is an indicator that all other upcoming SSC figures are going receive another $10-$20 price hike, I'm out...seriously. I'll wait for my Vader, cancel everything else on preorder and use my reward points for something in stock and say goodbye to buying 12" figures from SSC. Just not enough bang for the buck in $90 BAREBONES SSC figures to justify it. Can't imagine what better figures will cost.

 

[Wor-Gar]

The rocket launcher is definitely too short.

Finally people are noticing....

The missile part is ridiculously small.

 

[ProgMatinee]

I noticed it. Normally its not the biggest deal breaker, but considering its the ONLY accessory he comes with.......