Jazzinc Dioramas 1/6 Ultimate Catwoman (Batman Returns, 1992)

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The reason why I compare to HT artisan is because that’s how Joost markets this figure. I see where you’re coming from that it’s closer to a standard non artisan HT, but in some ways it’s not. The styling may not be as complicated but there’s still some styling involved to make it look good.

The Jack Sparrow is not a good example to use because that is very good value and not the norm for standard HT. If instead I compared with DP&W Wolverine Deluxe or Batman Returns Deluxe 2.0 - both ($275) that’d be more fair, +$100 for what HT normally charges for Artisan edition, and then you might justify an increased cost due to the complexity - custom body, wool hair, detailed suit, and you’ll arrive at a price they charged which might be fair-good value.

If someone says it’s overpriced then I’m not saying it might not be, just to me I see the value lining up with its price when comparing to HT.

The HT Lady Deadpool with wool hair is $280

 

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The HT Lady Deadpool with wool hair is $280

no head sculpt though so they could churn these out super super quick vs a standard figure artisan or not

 

[Chopper Face]

Are you buying legit Mars Toys stuff on aliexpress?

Yep.
Ali Express is actually very reliable and has really favorable customer service.

There's a crap ton of that Chinese knock-off type stuff and cheap, low quality items on there but stores are- in my experience- very upfront about exactly what they're selling.

Plus, Mars Toys is already a third party company making unlicensed products on the cheap. If anything, they're right at home on AE.