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Dr Kain · 01-03-2020, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

This is sort of how I feel when I've seen different people totally trashing McFarlane's latest offerings. I'm not overly thrilled with them myself (the comic Batman looks really wonky) but it doesn't exactly seem fair to compare them to import figures that are more than triple the price.

Well here's the thing, those import figures might cost more to us, but to the Japanese, that's the equivalent of a $20 figure. Just look at their DVDs and BDs. A volume that holds 2-5 episodes could cost you anywhere from $50-100. Additionally, those figures are sold in stores in Japan, not just in specialty shops the same way we can buy any Marvel Legends in Target or Walmart.

Also, as companies have proven, just because it cost more doesn't mean it's better. Figuarts are now $60-80 and are prone to the same quality control issues our $20 toys have.

01-03-2020, 09:34 AM	#72
Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,754	Quote: Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd This is sort of how I feel when I've seen different people totally trashing McFarlane's latest offerings. I'm not overly thrilled with them myself (the comic Batman looks really wonky) but it doesn't exactly seem fair to compare them to import figures that are more than triple the price. Well here's the thing, those import figures might cost more to us, but to the Japanese, that's the equivalent of a $20 figure. Just look at their DVDs and BDs. A volume that holds 2-5 episodes could cost you anywhere from $50-100. Additionally, those figures are sold in stores in Japan, not just in specialty shops the same way we can buy any Marvel Legends in Target or Walmart. Also, as companies have proven, just because it cost more doesn't mean it's better. Figuarts are now $60-80 and are prone to the same quality control issues our $20 toys have. __________________