[Joe Moore]

Kong: Skull Island - Kong Vinyl Figure Pre-Order

[dukefett]

I don't know why but I feel very meh about this. I know vinyls are a bit pricey but this seems like a lot for an 8" figure, I just don't see the detail there that they usually have. Plus it's annoying they have clear shots of the left/right/back of the figure but not straight on.

[Spooked]

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Originally Posted by dukefett

I don't know why but I feel very meh about this. I know vinyls are a bit pricey but this seems like a lot for an 8" figure, I just don't see the detail there that they usually have. Plus it's annoying they have clear shots of the left/right/back of the figure but not straight on.

You took the words right out of my mouth. At first I was just annoyed that there was no clear 'head-on' shots, and then I saw the price. I admit, I had to go to the Bandai site just to make sure it wasn't a mistake. Dear God. That's a quick pass. Cripes.

[Stifty509]

$90? That's ridiculous, I'd spend like $40 on this at the very most. I hope they rerelease it internationally at a more reasonable price later in the year.

[Krydion]

I think the reason it's 8 inches is to put it in scale with the 25cm Godzilla that X-Plus is putting out. X-Plus and Star Ace are connected companies.

[Augustus10]

McFarlane is making and selling figures like this for $20 at walmart.

[dukefett]

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Originally Posted by Stifty509

$90? That's ridiculous, I'd spend like $40 on this at the very most. I hope they rerelease it internationally at a more reasonable price later in the year.

This is 'international' in that it's getting a US release from Bandai. I can't see it being cheaper if bought oversees.

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Originally Posted by Krydion

I think the reason it's 8 inches is to put it in scale with the 25cm Godzilla that X-Plus is putting out. X-Plus and Star Ace are connected companies.

Wouldn't he still be a little small? 25cm is about 10 inches. I saw it was being distributed by Bandai so thought they were doing it. I didn't realize X-Plus/Star Ace did anyt vinyls with articulation, limited as it may be.

[Krydion]

Well, the Godzilla comes in at 10.5 inches I think, and if Kong is 8 inches that sounds about right. Kong is a smaller beast.

I don't think $90 is that bad a price for the vinyls. Check out the eBay prices on these vinyl imports- there are some staggeringly overpriced items. Star Ace will be a MUCH more detailed figure than the McFarlane gorilla.

[Smasher]

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Originally Posted by dukefett

I don't know why but I feel very meh about this. I know vinyls are a bit pricey but this seems like a lot for an 8" figure, I just don't see the detail there that they usually have. Plus it's annoying they have clear shots of the left/right/back of the figure but not straight on.

Right?

I mean, what the hell are they even going for here?
It's obviously the Monsterverse Kong from Skull Island, but it's not the best likeness.
For $90 you get the roaring expression, closed fists, and articulation at the shoulders only.
This is an easy pass as much as I'm dying for a Skull Island Kong.