takara indy

[DarkArtist81]

It had better come with everything Indy touched and looked like for $400.

agreed. Old and young Indy head, 3 different hats. Raiders jacket and Crusade jacket styles. All of the different web belt colors, the different holsters and pistols. The sacred items from the films, a 1:6 scale Ark and crate. German uniform and bazooka from Raiders, Temple ripped shirt and machete. gloved and non gloved hands, grail tablet, short round figure, coiled and uncoiled whip, a horse, an elephant and a life size replica of the fertility idol. Then maybe it will be worth it.

Seriously though, it better be nice... I'm talking Hurricane Vader with all the bells and whistles nice. No synthetic materials at all, no cheats. Just the most amazing Indy figure ever made and nothing short of that.

 

[MaulFan]

Still no glimpses at this piece?

 

[bumblebee]

For 400$ bucks they had better have Ford delivering them in person.......seriously though I might pick this one up later....just cause I have a sickness for these figures.

 

[Entropy]

The $400 cost is an absolutely moot debate point until we know exactly what this is (and everything it comes with).

It may very well be hideously overpriced, but we don't even know what's up. That's why I am eager for pics and details. THEN I will decide if it's even worth close to that amount.

Agreed. But I think a lot of people are already gearing up to hate on this figure no matter what because of the price. 'If it doesn't come with everything under the sun and make all my troubles go away it's a rip off'.

 

[IrishJedi]

Agreed. But I think a lot of people are already gearing up to hate on this figure no matter what because of the price. 'If it doesn't come with everything under the sun and make all my troubles go away it's a rip off'.

If those people buy lots of Medicom and Sideshow SW 12" figures then their cries of "over-priced" will go completely unheard. In other words, if you're one of the folks who can't wait to order two of Medicom's Royal Guards at $150+ a piece then you probably need to STFU when it comes to price on this, or any other 1/6 item for that matter.

That said, at $400 it does have a heck of a lot to prove. But again, no sense even debating that when we don't even know exactly what this is and everything that's included. If it's just a single figure with a few measly accessories, I'll be among the first to scoff.

Just hurry up and show us already, Takara.

 

[The Josh]

If those people buy lots of Medicom and Sideshow SW 12" figures then their cries of "over-priced" will go completely unheard. In other words, if you're one of the folks who can't wait to order two of Medicom's Royal Guards at $150+ a piece then you probably need to STFU when it comes to price on this, or any other 1/6 item for that matter.

That's a hell of a strong statement to make. I buy lots of SS figures (all types) and have bought several Medicom figures. I'm saying this SOB better come with again everything Indy has ever touched to be worth the money. So before someone tells me that because I buy a lot of "A" and "B" that my opinion will go unheard and because I might be waiting to buy "x" number of whatever they might want to STFU and check themselves.

In other words get off your high horse Carl. You really got a lot of nerve making statements like this.

That said, at $400 it does have a heck of a lot to prove. But again, no sense even debating that when we don't even know exactly what this is and everything that's included. If it's just a single figure with a few measly accessories, I'll be among the first to scoff.

You damn well bet it does. $400 for a PF/Dio is one thing but for what possibly may be "1" 1:6th figure. As far as debating. Why can't we? We do it all the time with everything else. Because this is Indy we should wait?

 

[IrishJedi]

That's a hell of a strong statement to make. I buy lots of SS figures (all types) and have bought several Medicom figures. I'm saying this SOB better come with again everything Indy has ever touched to be worth the money.... You really got a lot of nerve making statements like this.

Why? I'm making the point that $150+ an 11.8" figure as simple as the Royal Guard could be considered a tad over-priced as well. And I'll also point out that those of us who expressed that notion were quickly poo-pooed in that thread with "Well, it's worth it to me!" and "I'll pay whatever". Okay. Fine, then... it goes both ways. If $150 for a plain figure with little or no accessories is okay, then I think people shouldn't ^^^^^ about a $400 one that may very well be incredibly detailed, be on the cutting-edge of 1/6 engineering and come with tons of stuff. It's all relative.

But, again, we don't even know what this Takara offering is exactly yet (good or bad). Which brings me to...

As far as debating. Why can't we? We do it all the time with everything else. Because this is Indy we should wait?

No. We debate things all the time when we have pics, facts and details to debate and argue our opinions over. But we don't have that in this case. All we have are suppositions and guesses. We don't have a damn clue as to what this is (other than a 1/6 figure at its core) at this point.

That's all I'm saying. It's completely silly and premature to say whether this is or isn't worth its asking price until we know precisely what it is.

But if you guys want to make definitive statements and argue against air, have at it.

 

[The Josh]

I admit the Royal Guard for what you will get is overpriced but I still plan on getting one. I really only need one. Those in there that did any pooing where mostly the Medifolks as you know. I agree that it goes both ways but to simply tell people they need to STFU, because they might say this figure is overpriced no matter what is uncalled for.

We've debated numerous things here when all we've had is what we think will happen. SS 1:6th Vader is a big example of that as is the case with this figure.

I think all anyone has said is this figure better come with a ton of stuff if its 1:6th. I don't think thats unfair at all and the other thing is we've talked about what it MIGHT come with. Again which I think is fair.

I know you're very partial to Indy but he and the products are as much a fair game as anything you've come and pooed on.

 

[Entropy]

Announcing a price point before showing the figure or releasing any details was pretty stupid. It's encouraged this "debate" of "if it doesn't come with everything I've ever seen it's not worth it". The price tag is all that anyone can focus on or talk about, building the figure up to a level of expectation that can probably never be reached so that when details and pics finally do come out, those people can pipe up with the "see I told ya so, it's crap because it doesn't come with the Ark or whatever". Poor move on Takara's part.

 

[IrishJedi]

I know you're very partial to Indy but he and the products are as much a fair game as anything you've come and pooed on.

Of course! That's not what I'm saying at all. Let's just wait until we know what this is before we "get into it".

And when Takara finally announces the details and releases pics, if it's something pretty simple (or even just an update of something like the Toys McCoy release) for $420 I'll be among the first to poo on it. In fact, I'll drop a fat Cleveland Steamer right on top of it!

 

[IrishJedi]

Announcing a price point before showing the figure or releasing any details was pretty stupid. It's encouraged this "debate" of "if it doesn't come with everything I've ever seen it's not worth it". The price tag is all that anyone can focus on or talk about, building the figure up to a level of expectation that can probably never be reached so that when details and pics finally do come out, those people can pipe up with the "see I told ya so, it's crap because it doesn't come with the Ark or whatever". Poor move on Takara's part.

Agreed!

I think they just wanted to get the solicitation out there as they're targesting an August release and wanted awareness before the movie comes out. But it's completely defeated the purpose and actually added negative buzz around the product. Dumb move.

Now, hurry your ***** up Takara!

 

[The Josh]

Yup, putting the price out before we see anything was not real bright.

 

[IrishJedi]

Okay, so now that we're all on the same page...

TAKARA:

 

[Eli26]

Yes, I am impatiently waiting to see what will make this figure worth 400 bones!

 

[IrishJedi]

Yes, I am impatiently waiting to see what will make this figure worth 400 bones!

Well, it may very well not be worth 400 bones. I just want to be able to make that assessment!

 

[aussieinnyc]

Yes, I am impatiently waiting to see what will make this figure worth 400 bones!

Isn't the thing that makes it worth $400 the fact that someone will pay $400 for it?

 

[The Mike]

You're all setting yourselves up for a big disappointment. I guarantee you that when this is announced fully with preview the number one thing in this thread will be "$400 for that??"

 

[IrishJedi]

That's quite possible. We shall see.

I myself have absolutely NO idea what to expect. That's partly why I am so anxious for details. Curiousity, mostly.

 

[Eli26]

That's quite possible. We shall see.

I myself have absolutely NO idea what to expect. That's partly why I am so anxious for details. Curiousity, mostly.

Exactomondo!

I just wanna know why they want an arm and a leg for this figure.

 

[Entropy]

You're all setting yourselves up for a big disappointment. I guarantee you that when this is announced fully with preview the number one thing in this thread will be "$400 for that??"

Again prejudging is why they should not have announced a price without details or pictures.