[maczero]

Hi all!

As the title suggests, I'm new to collecting (well, technically I did collect figures as a child). Anyway, I'm starting an MCU Marvel Legends collection and wanted tips on purchasing figures. Now, I'm sure buying online is the quickest (and probably the cheapest) way to build a collection but I prefer searching for figures in person so that's where I'd like help.

1) What stores actually sell Marvel Legends? I've only seen them at Walgreens, Gamestop and Target. No sign of them at Walmart, Marshalls and Ross. I'm in Washington, DC, so let me know of any retail chains or small shops that carry Legends.

2) How often do you check the same store? In other words, how often does inventory change? The Target I went to this week had GotG vol. 1 & 2 figures out. If I go back in a month, will there be new inventory?

3) How do I find out about local toy conventions?

4) I am using Amazon as a price guide for how much I should pay for figures that I find in the wild. Is there an actual price guide for action figures?

Other toy hunting tips would be appreciated as well. Thanks in advance!