48 minutes ago, GojiBill said:Quality DC options have been limited recently, so I understand. The Mattel DCUC seriesfrom a few years back was a solid line, its unfortunate that they didnt maintain the momentum.
They're making some strides lately but there's still room for improvement. I love their Aquaman movie figures and their new line with TV Flash and Wonder Woman is promising, but it still seems their stuff comes out at a snail's pace. My Targets are just getting Clayface wave figures. That's a one year old wave!
13 minutes ago, yojoebro82 said:I bought a Mezco Aquaman and a Mafex Dark Knight Joker recently. I seem to gravitate toward high end DC stuff. Marvel Legends, I feel are on par with those pricey imports, but DC does not have a toy producer--be it Mattel or DC Collectibles--that is comparable to Hasbro's quality.
All the same, Mattel made a pretty good Darkseid BAF so I just have to keep reminding myself I have it and be happy.
Quality DC options have been limited recently, so I understand. The Mattel DCUC seriesfrom a few years back was a solid line, its unfortunate that they didnt maintain the momentum.
Thankfully, as a Marvel and Godzilla fan, I have a few cheaper options. Marvel Legends can be hit or miss, but theyve been delivering recently, especially on their BAFs. So long as I have those alternatives, I can justify staying in the collecting game.
9 minutes ago, GojiBill said:Copy that, my comfort zone is the $20-30 range. Ill venture into $40-50 for the larger, harder to find,or more unique items. No problem dropping a couple hundred on the wife and kids for gifts, but its another story when it comes to getting stuff for myself.
I bought a Mezco Aquaman and a Mafex Dark Knight Joker recently. I seem to gravitate toward high end DC stuff. Marvel Legends, I feel are on par with those pricey imports, but DC does not have a toy producer--be it Mattel or DC Collectibles--that is comparable to Hasbro's quality.
All the same, Mattel made a pretty good Darkseid BAF so I just have to keep reminding myself I have it and be happy.
17 minutes ago, yojoebro82 said:I have not yet gone THAT price for THAT scale. Yet. And in a perfect world I'll keep it that way.
I've been dipping into the $60ish figures lately, a little here and there with Mezco, Figuarts, and Mafex and all for what I feel is a very good reason. I don't want to go down that slippery slope, though.
Copy that, my comfort zone is the $20-30 range. Ill venture into $40-50 for the larger, harder to find,or more unique items. No problem dropping a couple hundred on the wife and kids for gifts, but its another story when it comes to getting stuff for myself.
1 hour ago, GojiBill said:I feel ya. I love collecting figures and its great how detailed the offerings have become since when I was a kid. That said, I cannot convince myself to spend over $150 for a 6-8 figure. Im a huge Godzilla fan and I cant even bring myself to buy the higher-end X-Plus or Monsterarts that range from $75-350 per figure. I would love to, but Im far too cheap to make that purchase.
Thats why I usually gowith NECA, Diamond Select, and Hasbro. Theyre within my price range and usually offer quality goods.
I have not yet gone THAT price for THAT scale. Yet. And in a perfect world I'll keep it that way.
I've been dipping into the $60ish figures lately, a little here and there with Mezco, Figuarts, and Mafex and all for what I feel is a very good reason. I don't want to go down that slippery slope, though.
9 hours ago, mako said:They can show me any reviews they want. That won't change the fact I'm not crazy enough to spend almost 200 bucks on a single action figure.
I feel ya. I love collecting figures and its great how detailed the offerings have become since when I was a kid. That said, I cannot convince myself to spend over $150 for a 6-8 figure. Im a huge Godzilla fan and I cant even bring myself to buy the higher-end X-Plus or Monsterarts that range from $75-350 per figure. I would love to, but Im far too cheap to make that purchase.
Thats why I usually gowith NECA, Diamond Select, and Hasbro. Theyre within my price range and usually offer quality goods.
10 hours ago, yojoebro82 said:I have to stop looking at reviews of this one. $180 is way too steep, and I've been gravitating more and more to this high end stuff lately. I have to cut myself off!
They can show me any reviews they want. That won't change the fact I'm not crazy enough to spend almost 200 bucks on a single action figure.
Looks amazing. Too bad I missed the Superman. But the price tag? Uhh as hefty as the figure.
Great review and nice pics as always. This head is at least 30% too big, and that elbow ROM is borderline inexcusable, but still overall good looking figure.
I have to stop looking at reviews of this one. $180 is way too steep, and I've been gravitating more and more to this high end stuff lately. I have to cut myself off!
