Predator 2: Shadow Predator (2011 Toy Fairs Exclusive)

[hehateme23]

Just got one.. cakewalked through.. no problems or timed outs or browser errors. Not sure if I will keep it though, but with Hot Toys, "order now, decide later".

 

[915stag51]

Got a order in, thought they would be sold out by now

 

[a-dev]

Got both Predator and Batman, my insurance in case Toys2 don't get them. With the inevitability of customs charges SS is not my first choice, if I have a choice. So unless Toys2 decides to charge a major scalper price I'll ultimately go with them and free up my Sideshow orders for someone else.

 

[Rotfish]

Eh, the figures will still be valued at $225 for a while. Not too bad.

I'm just glad those scalpers got burned since this seemed like a regular release. It's another Predator figure, doesn't matter what the ES is for me.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

Eh, the figures will still be valued at $225 for a while. Not too bad.

I'm just glad those scalpers got burned since this seemed like a regular release. It's another Predator figure, doesn't matter what the ES is for me.

Truth.

 

[prefused]

Eh, the figures will still be valued at $225 for a while. Not too bad.

I'm just glad those scalpers got burned since this seemed like a regular release. It's another Predator figure, doesn't matter what the ES is for me.

HT/SSC definitely trolled those guys, but they're probably not that easily discouraged. i'm hoping now they'll think twice before trying to cash in on one of these "exclusives" again. the Guardian was easy to get too and now their dreams of early retirement have been dashed yet again.

 

[danw_45]

These gonna make it to the general public?

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

THIS IS FOR THE SCALPERS, ENJOY IT​

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[zuckuss77]

It may also teach people not to buy into the scalping due to the ones that paid 400+ already through ebay.Funny funny

 

[Rotfish]

HT/SSC definitely trolled those guys, but they're probably not that easily discouraged. i'm hoping now they'll think twice before trying to cash in on one of these "exclusives" again. the Guardian was easy to get too and now their dreams of early retirement have been dashed yet again.

Indeed. To add to that, I'd say 2011 is the year of changes for Hot Toys. So many announcements, hints, and increased production are leading me to believe that big things are happening. It's a great time to be a Hot Toys collector, which hasn't been an easy thing to say since 2006.

On an unrelated note, I've got Alphaville's "Big in Japan" as celebratory music in the background. Not sure why I've been in such an 80's mood lately...

 

[ducksoda7]

I really don't understand scalping. You buy a $230 figure plus, say another $20 or more for shipping. After that, you have to go through the process of listing it on eBay which costs about $5. Even on a good day, you likely won't get more than $400 out of it, and on top of that you have to pay another 10% of what you make to eBay. Also another $5 to buy a box to ship it.

So 400 - 220 - 20 - 5 - 40 - 5 = 100

In the end, is it really worth going through all that in hopes of maybe making $100 on a good day? Why not just get a job?

 

[ST1138]

Seems like SSC and HT really knew how to handle this one to make sure all the collectors that wanted this and the Batman were able to get one.

There was the usual server trouble in the early going, but seeing as how these are still available it goes to show that there are plenty to go around.

 

[ST1138]

It may also teach people not to buy into the scalping due to the ones that paid 400+ already through ebay.Funny funny

Nope, it won't. There will always be people out there to support the market who just 'can't wait' or who don't pay attention enough to find it elsewhere for cheaper.

 

[Rotfish]

I really don't understand scalping. You buy a $230 figure plus, say another $20 or more for shipping. After that, you have to go through the process of listing it on eBay which costs about $5. Even on a good day, you likely won't get more than $400 out of it, and on top of that you have to pay another 10% of what you make to eBay. Also another $5 to buy a box to ship it.

So 400 - 220 - 20 - 5 - 40 - 5 = 100

In the end, is it really worth going through all that in hopes of maybe making $100 on a good day? Why not just get a job?

This blog entry sort of explains it. The situation in HK is a bit different than it is in the US. Probably worse.

https://toyhaven.blogspot.com/2011/07/11-scale-scum-and-villian-scalpers-in.html

 

[prefused]

Nope, it won't. There will always be people out there to support the market who just 'can't wait' or who don't pay attention enough to find it elsewhere for cheaper.

plus people who are content to exist at a level where they need to flip toys for a living probably don't benefit from education.

 

[Agentofchaos]

still torn whether or not to get one of these...hmm.

 

[senbi575]

I really don't understand scalping. You buy a $230 figure plus, say another $20 or more for shipping. After that, you have to go through the process of listing it on eBay which costs about $5. Even on a good day, you likely won't get more than $400 out of it, and on top of that you have to pay another 10% of what you make to eBay. Also another $5 to buy a box to ship it.

So 400 - 220 - 20 - 5 - 40 - 5 = 100

In the end, is it really worth going through all that in hopes of maybe making $100 on a good day? Why not just get a job?

Sounds like a job to me.

 

[Musclebelly]

Found this review on youtube:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gljsI_gGMDs"]Hot Toys Shadow Predator Toy Fairs Exclusive Review - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Agentofchaos]

^ yep saw that earlier in the week...that guy has a lot of good reviews!

 

[ducksoda7]

This blog entry sort of explains it. The situation in HK is a bit different than it is in the US. Probably worse.

https://toyhaven.blogspot.com/2011/07/11-scale-scum-and-villian-scalpers-in.html

Now it makes sense. That is sick.