Retro Action Heroes Hit the Shelves

[Tothiro]

IS GREEN LANTERN MISSING HIS lANTERN?.....I DONT SEE IT IN THIS PHOTO.

It's in front of his left boot heel. The angle of the pic and the lantern just makes it obscured.

[drmego]

I don't see it - the lantern is pretty big. Contact Mattel customer service at
the 800 number on the back of the package or at Mattel Consumer Relations - Products, Parts, Service, Instructions, and FAQs.

[D!n0-M@n]

I gotta disagree somewhat. Every week my two older children do chores around the house to earn their toy money, and every Saturday morning we go to TRU so they can spend it. Both children have learned to save their money for a week or two if there is a toy they really want bad enough.
Although they both could afford one $10 toy per week, more often than not they choose to wait the extra week so they can buy the single larger toy. Don't get me wrong, there are weeks when $10 is enough for that long evasive wrestler or Barbie; however, saving for an additional week to pay for the higher priced toy is not something they fear so long as they want it.
Just my opinion and observations within my own family.

It really does come down to the child I guess. My experience is with kids that can't spend their money fast enough, but want the things they like too. If it means going for things that are cheaper/less expensive versions of something they like they'll go for that rather than wait. It really does depend on the child in that respect.

[Trappy Trek Freak]

I just got my wave one set in and I love em. I usually just order stuff but its always awesome to find em in the stores its kinda like a suprise, like seeing a panther in the wilderness. LOL

[D!n0-M@n]

Some of the early cell phone pics of the figures in the wild showed a 22.99 price point... I paid 19.99 each here in FL. These pricing structures are usually regional for retail... though TRU seems fairly uniform in my experience - as opposed to say, Target, where some pricing and certainly clearance discount waves have store manager discretion attached and can vary a lot store by store. I'd be interested to know if it's a state thing for TRU, or something to do with population density (maybe urban areas impact freight charge, etc)

That's a good point and a good question.
Regardless of whether it's regional or whatever, I still just feel these guys are pricey for a TOY of their nature. However, as a collectible they're priced fairly. The points of view of each consumer is what makes all the difference.
Will I buy them all? Yes, because I'm a collector and I'm VERY GRATEFUL that I can buy them as a collector. Would I buy them for a child? Never. I don't feel the price is justifiable. And given the weak points of these figures that have been given all over this forum, that makes me feel that way even more so and that they'd never withstand the pounding of aggressive play.
Just my opinion.

[megomania]

It's in front of his left boot heel. The angle of the pic and the lantern just makes it obscured.

Actually, no...it's missing. I looked last night. I think someone needs glasses

[ScottA]

Well I went again today not expecting much since I was told the truck comes on Tuesdays now. Turned the corner... And there they were... Two complete sets hanging there. Had I even remotely thought they'd be there I would have taken my camera. Both Lex's were unstitched. All had their accesories. I bought one set and left one. It was actually pretty cool seeing Megos in the stores again. Both the cashier and another person commented on them as I was checking out. Kudos to Mattel and Doc. Looking forward to Wave 2.

[Iron_fox85]

i got mine last weekend. love'em! ^^

[geoffdude]

i got mine last weekend. love'em! ^^

An 8.0 condition copy of that book in your sig just became the 1st comic to sell for a Million dollars last month. Then.. a few days later a similar condition Detective Comics #27 sold for even more at $1,075,500.

[Obi]

I've struck out a half dozen times at several TRU's in the Portland area.

Last night I succumbed and ordered a set through an eBay seller. I feel dirty.

[Kal-El]

I've struck out a half dozen times at several TRU's in the Portland area.

Last night I succumbed and ordered a set through an eBay seller. I feel dirty.

Don't feel bad I'm almost there with ya.

[Obi]

At least I didn't get scorched on the deal. $80 for all four plus $12 shipping.

But I do want the thrill of seeing them on pegs. Someday...

[Luke Landwalker]

If I dont find them this week Im going to ebay.

[captact]

i got mine last weekend. love'em! ^^

Does this comic's cover (Action Comics 1938) not glossy, and made of same material as the rest of the pages??? as i have one like that, which i found some time ago with some old magazines.....

[callistofreak]

SCORE ~!~!
Last night I found Superman & Lex at TRU in Jhonson City, TN.
That is all there was, and it looked like there were only 2 spots for them to hang.
No problems, with either one. And my Lex is not stiched on the black straps.