[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by daveysockrocker

If i had the money to burn, i would totally burn it on this. Im surprised it even exists like this. Usually when a figure is cancelled, its cancelled way before the figure makes it to the final stages, But it seems hasbro has a habit of cancelling these variants after theyve already been made. Which BEGS the question, if this one, fully packaged and ready to sell, exists, how many more do? And why do they keep cancelling at such a late stage anyway? Get hasbro on the phone!

Many individuals outside of 'collecting circles' view paying anything north of $20 for a toy action-figure with a certain level of incredulity...in some cases, its even viewed with disdain. Considering that I'm a figure collector, I can understand the price tag for Rogue. Its out of my range in the way of disposable income, but as you said, if I had it to burn I'd go for it. I wish I had coughed up the $500 to buy a cancelled Hasbro Bi-Beast when I had the chance. Now I live with the regret that I limited myself and don't possess a fig I really want, and I blew an opportunity to make an investment in a fig that sells for what this Rogue is going for.

You brought up a very good point though. Why is Hasbro cancelling (or placing into limbo) the production of these figs? Obviously, many people want that Rogue. Just as many want the numerous other cancellations such as Moonstar, Blade (cancelled?), and the Bi Beast I mentioned...that's just a few. The fact that this Rogue, if this auction's authenticity is to be believed, reached a packaging stage demonstrates their resolve to roll it out. Why halt the process? They know we want it and they have apparently completed their work. It's all pretty strange, but I guess stranger things have occurred. I personally believe, as others have suggested, that this Rogue is about to be released. That would be my only cautionary advice to potential bidders. That's a big wad of cash to blow if this thing ends up at retail in a few months to a year...