Rebel Fleet Trooper 12" figure
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Darth Cruel
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Sideshow only allowed 2 for the pre-order. I may have to go outside the company to get a couple more.
MrE
Super Freak
I Love the pose that Sideshow have him in, on one knee looking up as he hears the Star Destroyer docking - I think thats how I will be posting mine, as most of my others are standing up anyway.
This figure is fantastic.
But the Buck still sucks big-time.
But the Buck still sucks big-time.
DinoLast
Super Freak
I Think this rebel trooper is the most memorable for me although I can't think why? Maybe because he looks a bit like leslie Nielsen
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DarthNeil
Guest
Already thinking about the Tantive IV hallway diorama 1/6 scale that I'm going to be building.
icruise
Super Freak
Did we ever determine whether this is really a Sideshow exclusive or not?
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DarthNeil
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I've got it on pre-order from my Canadian on-line retailer-- for whatever that's worth.
ProgMatinee
circlesendwheretheybegin
The more I think about it the more I'm convinced this should be a $50 figure.
Those days are over...
Hey, petro prices have taken a nose-dive in the last week and is expected to drop even further. I, myself, am hoping for $40 figures!
ProgMatinee
circlesendwheretheybegin
I'm still in the 2005 and 2006 way of thinking I suppose. In 2005 and 2006 I could get 50 $50-$60 figures for the price of a $2500 60" DLP HDTV. Now figures are $70-$90 and that TV is only $1400.
50 figures or BIG ASS TV - I chose figures
20 figures or BIG ASS TV - Gimme that big screen
Used to be able to get about 6 figures for the price of a PS3. Now its 3.
Prices of collectibles going up, all my other entertainment options, BluRay player, SACD player, pretty much are going down.
Apples to oranges? Maybe, but if I can only spend X amount on fruit I'll buy the cheaper stuff.
ProgMatinee
circlesendwheretheybegin
As I said. Dollars in my pocket are dollars in my pocket. There's no special award for buying stuff thats keeps getting more expensive.
tomandshell
Blue Flame of the West/Mod
Hey, petro prices have taken a nose-dive in the last week and is expected to drop even further. I, myself, am hoping for $40 figures!
Gas prices have dropped sixty cents a gallon in my area!!!
:chew :chew :chew
(But I don't expect $40 figures.)
FQRizzo
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True, it all depends on how you look at things. For example, are you getting paid more than you were in 2005?
ProgMatinee
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Indeed I am! Which means I need to be even more discerning with my money.
For a month or 2 after a recent raise, I was like "great, this will cover the recent price increase on toys." But I don't think that way anymore. My freakin raise should get me MORE stuff, not hold me even. I'm definately at the crossroads of cancelling everything I have on preorder and just buying it secondary market at my price.
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Indeed I am! Which means I need to be even more discerning with my money.
For a month or 2 after a recent raise, I was like "great, this will cover the recent price increase on toys." But I don't think that way anymore. My freakin raise should get me MORE stuff, not hold me even. I'm definately at the crossroads of cancelling everything I have on preorder and just buying it secondary market at my price.
Don't forget that the amount of money you get with pay raises is based on merit but also mainly to factor in the effect of inflation. So you make more money but everything in the world changes with you for the most part, i.e. the status quo.
It may seem like I am trying to argue with you, but I am also right there with you. I have been more selective of my purchases, too.
ProgMatinee
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I'm not arguing either. I just like to vent.
I agree about the inflation factor, its just I'm beginning to think that I'm more happy finding deals and buying stuff that I feel is a bargain now in 08 compared to prior years than stuff that I see as I'm paying more today than I did for relatively the same enjoyment only a few years ago.
Back in 1996 I had season tickets for the Avalanche and got a lot of enjoyment for $12 a ticket. But each subsequent year the price went up and by 1999 I realized I would have to pay $30 for the same seat I had for $12 only 2 years earlier. I just couldn't justify it despite the fact I had improved my income as well.
I want these toys, bad, but man its really becoming a tough choice.
I agree about the inflation factor, its just I'm beginning to think that I'm more happy finding deals and buying stuff that I feel is a bargain now in 08 compared to prior years than stuff that I see as I'm paying more today than I did for relatively the same enjoyment only a few years ago.
Back in 1996 I had season tickets for the Avalanche and got a lot of enjoyment for $12 a ticket. But each subsequent year the price went up and by 1999 I realized I would have to pay $30 for the same seat I had for $12 only 2 years earlier. I just couldn't justify it despite the fact I had improved my income as well.
I want these toys, bad, but man its really becoming a tough choice.
galactiboy
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Supposed to be, but you can order from retailers... so not sure what happened?!?
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