Will the Retro figures be worth anything?

[Gorn Captain]

It would be really refreshing if everyone would just use these toys for what they were meant for, namely play value. Play or display.
I have never bought a toy for my collection for its potential value. If I could only keep one toy, I'd pick my battered Mego Kirk from childhood (value $15?). And I have SW 12-backs, mind you...

[The Bat]

Megos were everywhere and many non mego collectors had them.

Excellent point! We never had any trouble finding Megos in the Toy Stores. As for play value for Kids...I can't see that they would be any good for that, as the Bodies are so loose they can't even stand up.

[Riffster]

I can neer buy a toy for investment reasons, I either buy the for display or not at all. I may waffle on whether to open it for display or not on a potential value but i never buy it specifically thinking this'll be worth money, you'd go nuts and this is what almost killed comics in the 90's it's like day traders in the stock market.
you can't go to a store anymore and hope to find what you're looking for everyone runs in and buys everything up and then hits ebay. i hate it

[mego maniac mark]

Excellent point! We never had any trouble finding Megos in the Toy Stores. As for play value for Kids...I can't see that they would be any good for that, as the Bodies are so loose they can't even stand up.

I have to say that as like most of us in the community, we have that sentimental thing for this line. I love the memories of old, and new thrills in getting each new wave.
However, I am more than miffed that after 4 waves plus the Matty GL exclusives, the legs are still wobbly. Yes they have improved the waist and are better at standing up straight, but some of us want to play with them with our kids.
I am collecting 2 of each, one to display loose. For wave 4, the only double I have is MM. A beautiful piece, but he wouldn't get by a police sobriety check point. Then i get the new Sinestro which is another beauty just to find the same leg issues.
By now you would think they would get it right. Come on Mattell, fix the damm legs.
They question of these being valuable down the line is mute in my opinion. Its 50/50. I know that when I am gone, my megos will be my daughters, and what she chooses to do with them is unclear. I hope she loves them as an adult like I do. That may lead to her and others spending $ for these down the line because we love them. Time will tell........

[steshell]

My six-year-old grandson Cole thinks they're priceless already


Steve

[starsky]

i think it's all hype and will eventually die down like most toys nowadays. i guess only time will tell.

[callistofreak]

I agree with all of you too. I'm working on 4 sets of each wave.
I have one open, for the grandkids to play with now.
And I have a set MOC for me, and 1 set for Grandson #1, and a set for Grandson #2.
I brought up the question, because I need a loose Matty GA.
And I don't want to pay $50 for him. And these things are so hard to find it the wild.
I'm a truck driver, so I never know when I will get to go home.
If I mail order them, or ebay. When I get home I have to face the inquisition.
I say we need toys, she says we need to pay bills.
I hate bill, give me toys.

[ScottA]

I would say yes - to some extent. I think it will depend on which characters are actually produced, how long the line last and which figures are Matty exclusives. I think when it's all said and done some will be worth more than others. How much more remains to be seen.

[VintageMike]

My opinion is no because to many are kept unopen these days. While there were (lucky for us) people who kept figures sealed back then it pales in comparison to the number who do it now. That's why 90's toys aren't worth spit sealed.