SWS has 750 of the Yellow AOTC clone

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Yep, that's right. I also see this as SSC's responsibility to offer the Medicom items at a price adapted to their market. As long as they hold on to those ridiculous prices, they can keep their merchandise.

 

[Scarlet]

Yep, that's right. I also see this as SSC's responsibility to offer the Medicom items at a price adapted to their market. As long as they hold on to those ridiculous prices, they can keep their merchandise.

I did a quick check on Medicom website.

Maul-18900 Yen
Boba Fett-18900 Yen
Jango Fett- 18900 Yen

Sideshow distributed these figures for $150. Now look at these newer SW figures.

Royal Guard- 17640 Yen
Han Solo - 17640 Yen

What? Lower Yen prices?
18900Yen vs 17640 Yen.

Yet we get a US$30 increase on these new figures.

Medicom increased the prices of their new figures?
MYTH BUSTED!

Also like I said, these YEN prices arent the true retail prices by regional distributors. They are sold for MUCH less than their advertised price.

Only SS could make it more esp for SW

 

[kazukijun]

Scarlet has brought up a very good point!
I pre-order my medicom stuffs from my local Singapore retailer and all prices are much cheaper than those advertised on sideshow's website.

So whats the story?

 

[Blackhole]

The whole issue of colored troopers isn't that much of a big deal...

If you watch Episode III, the troopers in command still look different to those of their legion...
With some exceptions, which are later fixed too...

 

[FQRizzo]

I did a quick check on Medicom website.

Maul-18900 Yen
Boba Fett-18900 Yen
Jango Fett- 18900 Yen

Sideshow distributed these figures for $150. Now look at these newer SW figures.

Royal Guard- 17640 Yen
Han Solo - 17640 Yen

What? Lower Yen prices?
18900Yen vs 17640 Yen.

Yet we get a US$30 increase on these new figures.

Medicom increased the prices of their new figures?
MYTH BUSTED!

Also like I said, these YEN prices arent the true retail prices by regional distributors. They are sold for MUCH less than their advertised price.

Only SS could make it more esp for SW

Gee, you don't think that the higher cost of energy is costing them more to import it? or maybe because the Medicom stuff is consistently not selling out at Sideshow's website, that's causing them to order less product during subsequent releases, which means they probably don't get that big of a distributor discount themselves.

Besides, if you exhibit a little patience, Medicom Star Wars stuff usually plumets in price over time anyway.

 

[Scarlet]

Gee, you don't think that the higher cost of energy is costing them more to import it? or maybe because the Medicom stuff is consistently not selling out at Sideshow's website, that's causing them to order less product during subsequent releases, which means they probably don't get that big of a distributor discount themselves.

Besides, if you exhibit a little patience, Medicom Star Wars stuff usually plumets in price over time anyway.

So blame it on cost of living, blame it on cost of fuel.

But Ive seen people solely blaming the Sideshow's Medi price increase on Medicom itself when medicom DID decrease the website prices on the likes of Han and Royal Guard.

Not Selling out dont mean anything when Sideshow continuosly put prices consistantly high even at $150. I usually get my Medicom at a local retailer for US$125 or about SG180- SG$190 and they can go as low as US$95($140ish) on certain figures.

The reason why SSC increased the medicom prices is to accomodate the declining US$ and Sideshow's own need to increase the price of their own figures.

Lets's face it, In Japan and the around the region,a SW Medicom figure could be had for about $120 from a retailer straight up without waiting for a price decrease.

I'm not saying I'm happy with Medi's price cos they could be $100 or less. But I just find it interesting ppl moan on the recent price increase on Medicom when they CLEARLY decreased the price.

 

[OSCORP]

So blame it on cost of living, blame it on cost of fuel.

But Ive seen people solely blaming the Sideshow's Medi price increase on Medicom itself when medicom DID decrease the website prices on the likes of Han and Royal Guard.

Not Selling out dont mean anything when Sideshow continuosly put prices consistantly high even at $150. I usually get my Medicom at a local retailer for US$125 or about SG180- SG$190 and they can go as low as US$95($140ish) on certain figures.

The reason why SSC increased the medicom prices is to accomodate the declining US$ and Sideshow's own need to increase the price of their own figures.

Lets's face it, In Japan and the around the region,a SW Medicom figure could be had for about $120 from a retailer straight up without waiting for a price decrease.

I'm not saying I'm happy with Medi's price cos they could be $100 or less. But I just find it interesting ppl moan on the recent price increase on Medicom when they CLEARLY decreased the price.

FINALLY SOMEONE WITH A BRAIN!!! And not a god damn apologist!!

 

[kazukijun]

So blame it on cost of living, blame it on cost of fuel.

But Ive seen people solely blaming the Sideshow's Medi price increase on Medicom itself when medicom DID decrease the website prices on the likes of Han and Royal Guard.

Not Selling out dont mean anything when Sideshow continuosly put prices consistantly high even at $150. I usually get my Medicom at a local retailer for US$125 or about SG180- SG$190 and they can go as low as US$95($140ish) on certain figures.

The reason why SSC increased the medicom prices is to accomodate the declining US$ and Sideshow's own need to increase the price of their own figures.

Lets's face it, In Japan and the around the region,a SW Medicom figure could be had for about $120 from a retailer straight up without waiting for a price decrease.

I'm not saying I'm happy with Medi's price cos they could be $100 or less. But I just find it interesting ppl moan on the recent price increase on Medicom when they CLEARLY decreased the price.

Well said Scarlet!!!

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Good job Scarlet! Thanks for the time you put into this! Good to see that I'm not the only one that thinks SSC is doing daylight robbery by selling the Medicom stuff at those prices. Even if all sorts of things have become more expensive lately, and the dollar is week, there's a point when the price for a 12" figure becomes ridiculous. By asking $180 for a 100 dollar figure, that point clearly is reached. In my understanding anyway. I'm letting my wallet talk. I am not paying $180 for a 12" figure.

Heh, I hope SWS raises the pressure just a little bit higher by selling more Medicom RAH figures for $129 or less! That's commerce!

 

[Scarlet]

I am all for a decrease in price. Medicom are overpriced. Depending on your $$ thrashold it could be $20 overpriced or even $100 too much.

Personally, I've got my Medis from my local retailer for around US$125 each. Overall, they are okay priced over here though US$100 per figure would be a more fair reflection on average.

I'm a medi fan but no apologist. I've slammed medicom on QC and price many times before but I dont mind as much considering that I love customising figures thus repairs arent that hard for me and the considerably cheaper price over here makes it easier to swallow.

But I'm totally flabbergasted with the recent SSC Medicom prices. US$30 increase when Medicom decreased their website price?

I also find it amusing that some medi critics who have no interest in getting medicom complain about the price increase ON SSC's side.

Anyways, just hope SWS clear the Yellow clones like the Shocktroopers.

Couldnt resist at that price even with the expensive shipping and surcharge.

 

[FQRizzo]

FINALLY SOMEONE WITH A BRAIN!!! And not a god damn apologist!!

It's funny, because when someone says something you agree with, they are smart.

Whatever the reason for the price increase is, the fact of the matter is this: The price is what it is and no amount of interweb moaning and conspiracy theories are going to change that simple fact (for the record, I have the same response to the complaining about SSC raising the price of their own figures).

Again, no one is forcing you to buy Medicom figures from Sideshow or buy Medicom figures at all. Sideshow is a business and a damn good one at that. They have to look at their bottom line and the fact that people are insinuating that they are trying to screw collectors over by this price increase is upsetting. Some things are cheaper at SS and some things aren't.

One thing that keeps me buying SS stuff is that if I am not happy with something they will take care of it, and that is worth the extra money. Their business model creates customer loyalty and if you want to call me an "apologist" for being loyal then go ahead.

 

[OSCORP]

It's funny, because when someone says something you agree with, they are smart.

Not really it's the god damn truth. Too many SS asslickers on this site. (well it is a freaks board) But to many apologists that look the other way and can see no wrong in what SS does. This can't be denied.


And before you run off and call me a medi-kid or whatever. I could careless as i have my own problems with medicom. I buy both and like both but i also see the faults with both unlike a lot here, i don't pick sides.

I also find it amusing that some medi critics who have no interest in getting medicom complain about the price increase ON SSC's side.

As do i.

 

[FQRizzo]

Not really it's the god damn truth. Too many SS asslickers on this site. (well it is a freaks board) But to many apologists that look the other way and can see no wrong in what SS does. This can't be denied.

As you stated so eloquently this is SIDESHOW COLLECTORS DOT COM. What do you expect? If you like Medicom, fine. Too many people come here just to bash Sideshow like it's the cool thing to do and it is getting old.

I have stuff from SS and Medicom, but I don't go to Medi-World and start complaining that my Medi-clone has mismatched leg armor pieces, or that Jango was missing a piece on the jet pack, or that my Boba had crappy weathering on the helmet.

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

If I wouldn't like the stuff Sideshow is making, I wouldn't be here. It's cool to share the things you like with people that feel the same way. Still, there is no reason why I shouldn't be critical. It's because I care about SSC, I do comment, the good things, and the bad things. If there's something that bugs me about Sideshow, I think THIS is the place to share it. And I also let the folks over at SSC know what I think about their company, be it good or bad.

 

[FQRizzo]

If I wouldn't like the stuff Sideshow is making, I wouldn't be here. It's cool to share the things you like with people that feel the same way. Still, there is no reason why I shouldn't be critical. It's because I care about SSC, I do comment, the good things, and the bad things. If there's something that bugs me about Sideshow, I think THIS is the place to share it. And I also let the folks over at SSC know what I think about their company, be it good or bad.

...which is completely fine. It is just when it never stops, that is when it gets old. :emperor

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

...which is completely fine. It is just when it never stops, that is when it gets old. :emperor

Perhaps. But I guess it will never stop. There are always pro's and con's for every new item SSC puts on the market, for every price they lower (sale) or raise, for every item they decide to do a new, upgraded edition off (Hellboy Samaritan), for every edition size they set to high or to low... there's always a reason to complain or praise.

 

[OSCORP]

As you stated so eloquently this is SIDESHOW COLLECTORS DOT COM. What do you expect? If you like Medicom, fine. Too many people come here just to bash Sideshow like it's the cool thing to do and it is getting old.

I have stuff from SS and Medicom, but I don't go to Medi-World and start complaining that my Medi-clone has mismatched leg armor pieces, or that Jango was missing a piece on the jet pack, or that my Boba had crappy weathering on the helmet.

Strange. I find people here attack anyone that even remotely has anything to say negative about SS. (and it's almost always the apologists) I don't see anyone here bashing SS besides the likes of chavez which is just soooo obvious.(troll) If SS "DESERVES" a bashing then accept it i say, Sometimes people can't even express VALID complaints here without people like the josh coming in to round out damage control. That is whats getting old.

Anyways back on topic.

 

[The Josh]

As you stated so eloquently this is SIDESHOW COLLECTORS DOT COM. What do you expect? If you like Medicom, fine. Too many people come here just to bash Sideshow like it's the cool thing to do and it is getting old.

I have stuff from SS and Medicom, but I don't go to Medi-World and start complaining that my Medi-clone has mismatched leg armor pieces, or that Jango was missing a piece on the jet pack, or that my Boba had crappy weathering on the helmet.

Its a Medi-folk MO to do that. Its pretty played out really. Nobody here including myself gives a damn what the Medi-folk have to say. Krayt and Chavez are perfect examples so you take what they say with a grain of salt. Because no matter how you try to discuss your an apologist. So even if I never said a thing I'd be one despite my recent thoughts on SS figures and many in the past.

I have Medicom Stuff as well to go with my SS stuff. I think they make a decent product for what its worth.

The thing with the prices of Medicom figures that SS is charging. What are the import fees SS has to pay? What is Medicom Charging SS in any kind of a deal. I have no idea but its food for thought.

Having seen the recent Medicom figures at SDCC. I can say that even at the "decreased" prices they're still too high.

 

[Scarlet]

Its a Medi-folk MO to do that. Its pretty played out really. Nobody here including myself gives a damn what the Medi-folk have to say. Krayt and Chavez are perfect examples so you take what they say with a grain of salt. Because no matter how you try to discuss your an apologist. So even if I never said a thing I'd be one despite my recent thoughts on SS figures and many in the past.

I have Medicom Stuff as well to go with my SS stuff. I think they make a decent product for what its worth.

The thing with the prices of Medicom figures that SS is charging. What are the import fees SS has to pay? What is Medicom Charging SS in any kind of a deal. I have no idea but its food for thought.

Having seen the recent Medicom figures at SDCC. I can say that even at the "decreased" prices they're still too high.

Hey Josh.

I wholeheartedly agree dispite the lowering of prices on Medicom's part the price is still overpriced.

But how much overprice is relative to individual $ threshold.

Like I said I get About US$125 for my medicoms(and no shipping is required cos picked them up)

If a small asian retailer in Singapore managed to distribute medicoms @ a much lower price , I would think a bigger company like SSC which imports a larger qty of production # would get a higher discount dispite the import tax would still make it available for you guys in the US for about $125 regularly.

Hey man, I'm all for $100 a pop for Medi's

 

[Darth Cruel]

Not really it's the god damn truth. Too many SS asslickers on this site. (well it is a freaks board) But to many apologists that look the other way and can see no wrong in what SS does. This can't be denied.


And before you run off and call me a medi-kid or whatever. I could careless as i have my own problems with medicom. I buy both and like both but i also see the faults with both unlike a lot here, i don't pick sides.


As do i.

Lighten up, Francis!

Hey, what is an apologist? I think I may be a little guilty of that. But I really do intend to try to explain why imperfect figures happen to ALL companies. Not just SIdeshow.