Strapped by Toy Fair 2008?

[galactiboy]

So, if you are like me there is a lot of goodness from Toy Fair that you will be partaking of. Sadly, the money isn't always there. For me, I was expecting Gandalf and Indy... so around $200.

But then I get the old 1-2 of and Armored Obi and kickass Samaritan. So what was going to be $200 is now about $700

Looks like its goodbye Reservoir Dogs, and I'll be selling some stuff to balance it out Why did TF 2008 have to be soooo darn good?!?

Not to mention stuff from other companies...

 

[amarcord]

Probably no problem picking up the Reservoir Dogs later.

 

[Mesa]

I'm still pondering over the life size IM Bust ($700). I could probably afford it, but I think that money could be better well spent elsewhere. Other than that, it was just Gandalf and Indy for me. And the cheerleader, but I think that was prior.

 

[EVILFACE]

No Joe, so it was only Indy for me this TF. Babysitter was last week, so she isnt really TF.

Obi kicks ass, but not a version of the character I want.

Gandalf, another great figure, but not a line I collect.

That Samaritan is pretty sweet.

 

[Cocoboloboy]

I'll walk away this year with less than a $100 hit. Only Indy for me.

 

[Darth Madden]

Only Indy for me as well. I love the armor but not that version of Obi so I am passing.

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

I'm getting Indy and Clone Obi for sure, so there's $200. I said I was gonna cancel Gandalf, but I just can't bring myself to do it, so there's another $100.

Oh yeah, let's not forget about Amok Time. Gort and Klaatu is gonna be about $114 shipped.

Plus there's still GI Joe and Hellboy 2...

 

[nash]

probably close to $2000 for me

 

[EVILFACE]

probably close to $2000 for me

Does that include the Superman cape?

 

[The Josh]

I got off cheaper because of GTG and Indy only cost me $31 total.

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

I got off cheaper because of GTG and Indy only cost me $31 total.

Considering how much you must have already spent to get the reward points for that, I wouldn't exactly call that getting off cheap.

 

[The Josh]

Considering how much you must have already spent to get the reward points for that, I wouldn't exactly call that getting off cheap.

I guess. Not how I'm looking at it though. I got two items that cost some of you $180+ for less than $50.

 

[nash]

Does that include the Superman cape?

no it's just sideshow stuff. I ordered 2 IM Busts

 

[bcm77]

To be honest there wasn't a whole lot from Toy Fair that I was intrested enough in to want to buy. The only things I'll definitely be getting are the GG Admiral Ackbar mini bust which I ordered months ago and Prowl and Sunstreaker from the new Transformers Universe/Classics 2.0 series.
I might get the SSC Indy and Clone Wars Obi-Wan but I want to wait until in hand pics start to show up as I want to be sure the production pieces live up to the protos.

 

[dr2red]

Let's see, Indy, John Wayne Pf, will be canceling the Dino Dio, keeping the Rambo 3 bust, picked up the Hellboy sammie.
Used flexpay for the big stuff.

 

[Jase]

After seeing Toy Fair, I'm definitely having to plan my collectibles budget more this year than in previous years.....just can't have it all.

 

[creature4000]

well so far this year I have about $1500 on preorder.

$1000 of it TF! (GTW,Indy,OBI,IM) on the fence about a couple but I think I can swing them.

I cancelled Han (Not a must for my collection) I originally planned most of the SW 1/6 but there too much and too many other things.

PF Aragon might be going bye bye as well.
PF Biker Scout already was cancelled.

"It's a hard knock life for us..."

 

[DarkArtist81]

Only Indy, Obi, Gandalf and the Rambo bust this year. I REALLY wanted that Samaritan but just can't swing it financially.

 

[Blackhole]

Only General Kenobi for me...

Not bad at all...I'm holding out for SDCC...

 

[Collector Freak]

Only getting HB gun.