Metal Gear Solid Collectibles

[Solidus]

Btw, did any of you guys catch the prices of ThreeA's old Metal Gear REX figure on Ebay? The lowest I saw for the retail version was $1,200, and the Bambaland exclusive is much more. I used to hate the quality-control on this thing. But, I've grown to appreciate it a lot more over the years.

 

[ialtaf]

Is Scaletta a reliable 1/6 scale figure manufacturer? How's the quality on their previous offerings?

Just trying to gauge whether it's closer to Damtoys/Soosoo/ToysEra......or StarAce!

 

[kyekye]

Btw, did any of you guys catch the prices of ThreeA's old Metal Gear REX figure on Ebay? The lowest I saw for the retail version was $1,200, and the Bambaland exclusive is much more. I used to hate the quality-control on this thing. But, I've grown to appreciate it a lot more over the years.

I have the big one (Bambaland exclusive - I don't even remember what was special about it..lol) and 2 medium ones (Rex and Ray).
I sometimes check the price to feel good, but I ain't selling those.

 

[Rocco8X]

Btw, did any of you guys catch the prices of ThreeA's old Metal Gear REX figure on Ebay? The lowest I saw for the retail version was $1,200, and the Bambaland exclusive is much more. I used to hate the quality-control on this thing. But, I've grown to appreciate it a lot more over the years.

always wanted one, but the lowest i saw for the full size was 1300 euros.
for reasons, the half size is not that cheaper either, seen it sold for 800/850 euros

 

[Solidus]

Is Scaletta a reliable 1/6 scale figure manufacturer? How's the quality on their previous offerings?

Just trying to gauge whether it's closer to Damtoys/Soosoo/ToysEra......or StarAce!

They're pretty reliable. I was in the old commission list for MGS 2 Solid Snake. The quality of their sneaking suit (for the time) was okay-ish in retrospect... but, it could've been better, as the paint ripped very easily at the joints and creases. I would honestly like to see Scaletta do a second attempt at this figure, since they seem to be in a mood for MGS again.

Also, for some odd reason, I got member Rocco8X confused for woodrob, who happens to be Scaletta on SSF

I have the big one (Bambaland exclusive - I don't even remember what was special about it..lol) and 2 medium ones (Rex and Ray).
I sometimes check the price to feel good, but I ain't selling those.

always wanted one, but the lowest i saw for the full size was 1300 euros.
for reasons, the half size is not that cheaper either, seen it sold for 800/850 euros

I'm just a lot more content with my REX these days, knowing that we might never see another version of this caliber or scale. Feels good to know that I got it while it was still "cheap" . I'll eventually have to get my hands on the half-scale REX, since ThreeA seemed to have solved a lot of quality-control issues with it.

 

[Rocco8X]

lol, no problem XD

how is the ThreeA metal gear rey?

 

[user 71794]

The Bambaland Exclusives had a tiny 1/48 scale Snake and Ocelot pilot figure included and a poster I think.

I've both scale Rex and Ray. It's a shame they couldn't of added the swivel to the head on the big Rex like they did on the half scale version. Regardless it's still probably my most prized possession. I dont own a vast collection of Metal Gear memorabilia, but I'm still a huge fan of the franchise.

 

[kyekye]

The Bambaland Exclusives had a tiny 1/48 scale Snake and Ocelot pilot figure included and a poster I think.

I've both scale Rex and Ray. It's a shame they couldn't of added the swivel to the head on the big Rex like they did on the half scale version. Regardless it's still probably my most prized possession. I dont own a vast collection of Metal Gear memorabilia, but I'm still a huge fan of the franchise.

Ah! I remember now! Yeah those tiny figures.
I also have a custom resin kit version of Rex I built 11 years ago

 

[user 71794]

That looks nice

 

[faker]

I remember Ash mentioning he would be okay to sell figures of his versions of MGS characters and then never doing it.

 

[Ma2amune]

I have the big one (Bambaland exclusive - I don't even remember what was special about it..lol) and 2 medium ones (Rex and Ray).
I sometimes check the price to feel good, but I ain't selling those.

I have the big ones.

 

[Ma2amune]

Do any of you guys still collect any of the older MGS memorabilia, by the way? I got a pretty decent haul from DHL today.

I actually found a "sealed" copy of the MGS 1 art book. I had initially suspected that the seller may have resealed this thing, but it's absolutely crisp and there's no off-white discoloration.

Fairly new premium packages for MGS 2 and MGS 3 Subsistence. I'd take out the games, but I'm too lazy to open up the boxes again.

I also found this phone card, with a neat message card.

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The original seal does not look like this. It looks like this. Good catch though.

 

[Solidus]

Well, you have the second edition of the MGS 1 art book, that doesn't have the obi at the bottom. The first edition, to my knowledge, was never sealed in a polystyrene bag like yours. It's cool that they numbered your edition, though. It's also pretty cool that you have all of the art books.

I still need to track down the Art of MGS V Limited Edition. It was sold out pretty fast at release, and I think scalpers made off with most of them.

 

[Solidus]

I have the big ones.

Nice! I like how you have REX on top of the box, I may have to steal that look for mine

 

[Ma2amune]

Nice! I like how you have REX on top of the box, I may have to steal that look for mine

Go for it my man

 

[Ma2amune]

Well, you have the second edition of the MGS 1 art book, that doesn't have the obi at the bottom. The first edition, to my knowledge, was never sealed in a polystyrene bag like yours. It's cool that they numbered your edition, though. It's also pretty cool that you have all of the art books.

I still need to track down the Art of MGS V Limited Edition. It was sold out pretty fast at release, and I think scalpers made off with most of them.

Indeed! Good observation with the obi. I never knew that they had a second release. Thanks for the compliment.

Limited MGSV Artbook:Scalpers got them and now they are selling them super expensive.

 

[Solidus]

Indeed! Good observation with the obi. I never knew that they had a second release. Thanks for the compliment.

Limited MGSV Artbook:Scalpers got them and now they are selling them super expensive.

I might be wrong, but I think each of the official art books, aside from "Metal Gear Solid 4 Masterworks" had re-releases. There's a first edition of the MGS 2 art book that came in a faux-leather case (similar to the faux-leather case found in the black sorter). It was only available on the Konami style website for pre-order in 2001.

There's also a third edition of the MGS 1 book, labeled "The Art of Metal Gear Solid 1.5" (which you have in your collection there). It's missing some content from the previous MGS 1 book editions (such as the fold-out Meryl poster), but it includes with some in-house Konami mannequin photos. It also has a different interview from Shinkawa.

Regardless of editions, though, I still prefer all of the older art books to the "Art of Metal Gear Solid" hardcover two book set. They have higher quality scans of the artwork, and they're just a lot lighter and easier to read.

Did you ever pre-order the Death Stranding LE artbook, btw?

 

[Ma2amune]

I might be wrong, but I think each of the official art books, aside from "Metal Gear Solid 4 Masterworks" had re-releases. There's a first edition of the MGS 2 art book that came in a faux-leather case (similar to the faux-leather case found in the black sorter). It was only available on the Konami style website for pre-order in 2001.

There's also a third edition of the MGS 1 book, labeled "The Art of Metal Gear Solid 1.5" (which you have in your collection there). It's missing some content from the previous MGS 1 book editions (such as the fold-out Meryl poster), but it includes with some in-house Konami mannequin photos. It also has a different interview from Shinkawa.

Regardless of editions, though, I still prefer all of the older art books to the "Art of Metal Gear Solid" hardcover two book set. They have higher quality scans of the artwork, and they're just a lot lighter and easier to read.

Did you ever pre-order the Death Stranding LE artbook, btw?

Nope. I love Shinkawa's style but I am an MGS fan first. I really enjoyed Death Stranding though, but not so much to get merch as well. MGS was my greatest love, alongside FFVII. If I can get a high quality Solid Snake, then I'm gold. I planned the same for my FFVII collection with Gametoys. Sephiroth already arrived and in it's place. Cloud just arrived to my country. And Zack is pre-ordered. This is a good year so far.

 

[Rocco8X]

i found this coat on kghobby today.
it's reaaally expensive for what it is, but is almost identical to the coat snake used when he went in europe in mgs4

 

[Solidus]

Nope. I love Shinkawa's style but I am an MGS fan first. I really enjoyed Death Stranding though, but not so much to get merch as well. MGS was my greatest love, alongside FFVII. If I can get a high quality Solid Snake, then I'm gold. I planned the same for my FFVII collection with Gametoys. Sephiroth already arrived and in it's place. Cloud just arrived to my country. And Zack is pre-ordered. This is a good year so far.

Oddly enough, the art was the one thing about Death Stranding that I really liked (couldn't really care less about the storyline). And like you, I grew up with both MGS and FF7 7, but I never got around to collecting for Final Fantasy, as MGS was already such a huge money pit over the years. Those Gametoys figures look fantastic, though.