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Tony_Bacala · 05-22-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by todigandbedug

Just out of curiosity, where did you see those prices? That sounds like a higher-end scalper price. On BBTS, where they do have to import them and mark them up, they were originally just $90 (went up to $95 later)
The Avengers Age of Ultron S.H. Figuarts - Hulk - The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron (2015) Figures

Even on eBay right now, there are preorders for $124.99 or best offer with free shipping. I understand your trying to justify buying the Hulkbuster. It is a really cool looking figure, but I think everyone here who is complaining about the $285 price tag has a point. We can understand the reasons for the huge price increase (web exclusive, die cast metal parts, light-up electronics, large size), but even so, for someone who just wanted a Hulkbuster to display with their $75 Hulk, the 280% price increase over the cost of the Hulk really stings.

Like I said before, I went looking quickly and briefly way after it originally solicited. I did a scan on eBay and a brief google search for figuarts Hulk. Most of what I saw was in the 125 to 150 range. Factor in unscientific shipping on the 125s and that goes to 150. So my mind rounded up to 150 and that's what's been there since. This was all done in probably 5 minutes months ago, I saw that averaged rounded number and closed the browsers saying F that. I haven't really thought about it since then until now. So my situation mapped out above is less accurate since Hulk was originally available for 80.

That being said, the 160*/300/800/1000+ options for modern Hulkbusters based on what you'd have to pay for them right now is still valid I think, and I'm still considering this.

05-22-2015, 10:47 AM	#26
Tony_Bacala Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,661	Quote: Originally Posted by todigandbedug Just out of curiosity, where did you see those prices? That sounds like a higher-end scalper price. On BBTS, where they do have to import them and mark them up, they were originally just $90 (went up to $95 later) The Avengers Age of Ultron S.H. Figuarts - Hulk - The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron (2015) Figures Even on eBay right now, there are preorders for $124.99 or best offer with free shipping. I understand your trying to justify buying the Hulkbuster. It is a really cool looking figure, but I think everyone here who is complaining about the $285 price tag has a point. We can understand the reasons for the huge price increase (web exclusive, die cast metal parts, light-up electronics, large size), but even so, for someone who just wanted a Hulkbuster to display with their $75 Hulk, the 280% price increase over the cost of the Hulk really stings. Like I said before, I went looking quickly and briefly way after it originally solicited. I did a scan on eBay and a brief google search for figuarts Hulk. Most of what I saw was in the 125 to 150 range. Factor in unscientific shipping on the 125s and that goes to 150. So my mind rounded up to 150 and that's what's been there since. This was all done in probably 5 minutes months ago, I saw that averaged rounded number and closed the browsers saying F that. I haven't really thought about it since then until now. So my situation mapped out above is less accurate since Hulk was originally available for 80. That being said, the 160*/300/800/1000+ options for modern Hulkbusters based on what you'd have to pay for them right now is still valid I think, and I'm still considering this. __________________ Transformers at TFW2005.com!