[behindthemask]

If you are purchasing toys only for the reason of keeping their value the same or gain in value, then I'd say buy SDCC and NYCC exclusives, retail exclusive stuff like a display of White Boba Fetts or Agent Venoms. Vinyl/artsy figures can go for stupid amounts of $$ especially if you happen to get a rare limited version. Example Kidrobot releases a new set of blindbox figures every few months or so and if you happen to hang onto an unopened box long enough they can be worth double or more what you paid, or if you open them all and find a rare one, could be a lot of $$. Kidrobot.com also sells limited edition prints and pieces that often hold their value. Enterbay figures and Hot toys would be my next suggestion, as a Michael Jordan or Iron Man figure could be worth a fuck ton down the road. But they cost a premium to buy in the first place.... so Kind of a trade off. I'd rather drop $10-20 on a ML figure and find out it's going for $40-50 due to popularity and rarity. Ie FF Spidey, I paid $15 for him and now is going for $40-60. I paid $3 for a Mcfarlane spidey that is worth $100+. I'd rather try and buy figures for cheap knowing they're worth a lot more, by hitting up thrift stores, flea-markets, yardsales, b/s/t listings and eBay. But in the end buy what you want, as it maybe years or decades before they're gone up in value to the point you want to sell, so surround yourself with stuff you like to look at.