Metal Gear Solid Collectibles

[Solidus]

I can't say that I'm all that surprised. A price increase seemed inevitable for Play Arts in the long run. Given the popularity, and high quality of their figures (for mass produced figures, that is) it's safe to assume that they have a competitive amount of sales to Hot Toys. I think as long as they can stay below the SRP of high-end figures, they'll still continue to sell amongst collectors.

I might still get Solidus, though. I haven't collected Play Arts in a long time, but for him, I'm willing to make an exception.

 

[dedguy]

So if and when they release the Phyco Mantis the teased last year how much is he going to be ?

https://www.toyark.com/news/video-game-toy-news-8/play-arts-kai-psycho-mantis-revealed-4714/

I thought the same thing but that is in fact an existing resin bust not a Play Arts prototype. I've seen plenty of proof to convince me of that. Someone was just showing it to what's his face.

 

[karamazov80]

I was balking at the Play Arts guys for $50. $150? No way.

 

[dedguy]

I can't say that I'm all that surprised. A price increase seemed inevitable for Play Arts in the long run. Given the popularity, and high quality of their figures (for mass produced figures, that is) it's safe to assume that they have a competitive amount of sales to Hot Toys. I think as long as they can stay below the SRP of high-end figures, they'll still continue to sell amongst collectors.

I might still get Solidus, though. I haven't collected Play Arts in a long time, but for him, I'm willing to make an exception.

They're really not comparable to Hot Toys though, not even close. Or any other 1/6 manufacturer I know of. 1/6 scale stuff as it exists today is a totally different animal in terms of complexity and detail compared to pretty much everything else including statues. Just compare any random current 1/6 scale gun to any of the guns that come with the PlayArts figures.

The scale is close-ish and a 1/6 scale pistol would have at the very least a moving slide, removable clip, and just overall more crispness to all the sculpted details. And that's the norm. A slightly rubbery pistol with a removable silencer, very few painted details, and soft detail doesn't really compare.

And that's just talking guns. The figures themselves just simply don't have the same level of complexity, paint work, or even number of accessories. I like the PlayArts stuff a lot and thought for a 10" figure that $50-60 in 2012 is actually a pretty good deal. Particularly for a low-distribution Japanese import. $150 or even $100… eh not as much.

 

[JonnyReedie]

They're really not comparable to Hot Toys though, not even close. Or any other 1/6 manufacturer I know of. 1/6 scale stuff as it exists today is a totally different animal in terms of complexity and detail compared to pretty much everything else including statues. Just compare any random current 1/6 scale gun to any of the guns that come with the PlayArts figures.

The scale is close-ish and a 1/6 scale pistol would have at the very least a moving slide, removable clip, and just overall more crispness to all the sculpted details. And that's the norm. A slightly rubbery pistol with a removable silencer, very few painted details, and soft detail doesn't really compare.

And that's just talking guns. The figures themselves just simply don't have the same level of complexity, paint work, or even number of accessories. I like the PlayArts stuff a lot and thought for a 10" figure that $50-60 in 2012 is actually a pretty good deal. Particularly for a low-distribution Japanese import. $150 or even $100… eh not as much.

not to mention the fragile and loose joints and easy breakages.

 

[dedguy]

…and at least on the Snake and Ninja I have simply will not stand without a stand. They might do for maybe an hour but they always always will fall over… and unlike almost all 1/6 scale figures they don't come with stands.

 

[HavokBR]

I thought the same thing but that is in fact an existing resin bust not a Play Arts prototype. I've seen plenty of proof to convince me of that. Someone was just showing it to what's his face.

Wow this is bad news.. I was waiting for that psycho mantis play arts kai since forever

 

[LipSmack]

Wow this is bad news.. I was waiting for that psycho mantis play arts kai since forever

Hahaha and now you won't

Jk I'm sure as long as the line keeps getting support they will eventually get to him, I really just want all MGS 1/2 characters, but really I'd buy anything just to see more

 

[ZombieRepublican]

yeah, no way are play arts ever worth that much without improving the quality big time. Solidus would have to have a stand if you want him stable. It makes no sense how they don't sell the stands either

@HavokBR
Im curious how far they'll go with each series. They made play arts of Peace Walker (including the mechs) so they could very well make make a Phyco Mantis

 

[Theokan]

from what I can tell, Meryl is still the same price. Solidus is the only one they are charging more. It's safe to assume they may charge more for bigger characters like Vulcan Raven or Wrex from Mass Effect if/when they eventually make them.

 

[ZombieRepublican]

Charge more sure, but double?? If i remember correctly the Peace Walker mechs cost a bomb too, specially considering some of them weren't even that big.

 

[moose]

Man I am beyond pissed so the raiden the gave us a look at earlier https://www.finalfantasymerchandise.com/blog/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2249 could possibly be just as expensive?

 

[Solidus]

They're really not comparable to Hot Toys though, not even close. Or any other 1/6 manufacturer I know of. 1/6 scale stuff as it exists today is a totally different animal in terms of complexity and detail compared to pretty much everything else including statues. Just compare any random current 1/6 scale gun to any of the guns that come with the PlayArts figures.

The scale is close-ish and a 1/6 scale pistol would have at the very least a moving slide, removable clip, and just overall more crispness to all the sculpted details. And that's the norm. A slightly rubbery pistol with a removable silencer, very few painted details, and soft detail doesn't really compare.

And that's just talking guns. The figures themselves just simply don't have the same level of complexity, paint work, or even number of accessories. I like the PlayArts stuff a lot and thought for a 10" figure that $50-60 in 2012 is actually a pretty good deal. Particularly for a low-distribution Japanese import. $150 or even $100… eh not as much.

Trust me, you don't have to explain the differences between Play Arts and Hot Toys to me. I've been in this hobby long enough, and collected a wide assortment of both Play Arts and Hot Toys figures, to become familiar with what they're all about. I'm simply saying that Play Arts are extremely popular amongst collectors and that they're practically the next best thing to high-end collectibles. As long as their figures can manage to stay below the "premium price" for 1/6 collectibles they'll still continue to sell. Although a lot of their fans are going to be ticked off at price increase, of course .

 

[moose]

Trust me, you don't have to explain the differences between Play Arts and Hot Toys to me. I've been in this hobby long enough, and collected a wide assortment of both Play Arts and Hot Toys figures, to become familiar with what they're all about. I'm simply saying that Play Arts are extremely popular amongst collectors and that they're practically the next best thing to high-end collectibles. As long as their figures can manage to stay below the "premium price" for 1/6 collectibles they'll still continue to sell. Although a lot of their fans are going to be ticked off at price increase, of course .

So you buying this ? 150 shipped Oh come on Play arts you used the same base body for this as solid snake so how can there be that much of a price difference. Paint extra octopus arms none of that will cause the price to rise that much, maybe they had them painted in Japan more labor costs ?

 

[Solidus]

So you buying this ? 150 shipped Oh come on Play arts you used the same base body for this as solid snake so how can there be that much of a price difference. Paint extra octopus arms none of that will cause the price to rise that much, maybe they had them painted in Japan more labor costs ?

The price jump shouldn't have anything to do with increased labor costs. Play Arts simply figured out that they can charge more, and people will still buy their figures. That's what Hot Toys did... several times, in fact.

 

[dedguy]

That's what Hot Toys did... several times, in fact.

I don't think that's the case but there's really no way to be able to make that argument backed by facts for or against.

 

[karamazov80]

not to mention the fragile and loose joints and easy breakages.

C'mon now, let's be fair. Only about 1/3 of Hot Toys figure have those kinds of issues nowadays.

 

[crowinghorse]

I've emailed my contact at Square Enix to find out why the price increase, as soon as I know, I'll let you know.

 

[daytimeninja]

I've emailed my contact at Square Enix to find out why the price increase, as soon as I know, I'll let you know.

Good. I understand that there's some extra plastic with Solidus, but I don't think theres 50$+ worth.

 

[JonnyReedie]

C'mon now, let's be fair. Only about 1/3 of Hot Toys figure have those kinds of issues nowadays.

I was talking about Play arts!!!