[dukefett]

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Originally Posted by Bearjew

I would love to get behind this but I can't. I think it is ridiculous that the figure is smaller and the price keeps climbing. I know "Popeye is small" "the detail though" but the price should be smaller. I just cant pay $80 or $85 dollars for figures that keep getting smaller. I am happy for those that did get him because he looks fantastic. I still prefer the first release. The tin is an excellent touch.

He may be a little small but he also comes with tailoring, accessories, and a body that can't be used on a non-Popeye figure. Even the wrist joints are unique.

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Originally Posted by t1dc

get the feeling that some point in 2019 or early 2020 every Mezco figure is going to be $100 minimum.

I think the DKR Batman was $65 at first. Then releases were $70-75. Then they do their first Marvel figure, and that HAS to be $80 because of Hasbro's licensing. They actually kept DC figures at $75 for a while but looking at their releases; January 2017 everything is now $80.

So we can thank Hasbro and their licensing for the $80 standard price on all of these and then $85+ for exclusives.