[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

*tsk* It's not like either of those dudes have much on their plates these days. You'd think the ego would have eased off by now.

Hell, if someone (especially NECA) wanted to make a figure of ME I'd be spread-eagled on a desk willing to do whatever they wanted to make it happen. But hey, I'm no Carl Weathers.

BTW, is there a approximate "average" fee NECA pays for your typical actor's likeness? I'm just curious what the speed bump is for not getting some people on board. I understand that someone like Sigourney Weaver or Arnold Schwarzenegger might command a few bucks more than the norm (well, because they're fucking Ripley and The Terminator/Dutch/Matrix, respectively, so that's only right), but I was wondering what might otherwise be a dealbreaking amount of dough for a company like NECA over a given actor's likeness.

I don't know specific amounts (other than one actor who wanted something in the Millions). But Arnold is the most expensive likeness they pay for. But the price NECA aims for is based on the number of units they believe will sell and at what price. Hot Toys can afford Peter Weller as the price of a $300 figure can absorb that cost a lot easier than the price of a $20 or less figure.

Randy said that it's mainly the agents who set the astronomical prices. IF they can get a hold of the actor, they can usually explain the situation better. He used Betsy Palmer as an example when I was talking to him. Said her agent wanted more than they pay for Arnold and it wasn't until Randy met with her personally that they were able to get something done.