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  • Earth 2 Chris
    Verbose Member
    • Mar 7, 2004
    • 32976

    Young Justice figures too high?

    I saw these for the first time today at Target. $9.99 for one 4" figure with only shoulder, hip and neck articulation, and a piece of the Hall of Justice. I know toys are expensive these days, but at least Hasbro gives you detailed sculpts with lots of articulation and a lot of accessories for around that price (or a little under).

    The Hall of Justice piece is cool, but to most kids it's not going to be worth it, and most parents will agree, I would think. Only us collectors with love for the Super Friends will be after this aspect of it.

    With this price point, and Cartoon Network refusing to air this series, I don't see this line lasting long.

    Chris
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  • BlackKnight
    The DarkSide Customizer
    • Apr 16, 2005
    • 14622

    #2
    I have Absolutley No Interest in Any Mattel 4ichers.
    They are Horrible ..., and are Hurrendous compaired to anything Hasbro. Mattel has no idea Whats so Ever what they are doing in this scale.
    ... The Original Knight ..., Often Imitated, However Never Duplicated. The 1st Knight in Customs.


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    • Werewolf
      Inhuman
      • Jul 14, 2003
      • 14974

      #3
      I agree the price point is too high considering the limited articulation and bland sculpts. Reminds me how Mattel did the Secret Wars figures with generic body sculpts and painted on details.

      I love the scale and would really like a good DC line in this size. The Hall of Justice parts are disappointing. Once built, it's just a facade. There's no play value to it. Kenner gave us an actual Hall of Justice playset in the scale.
      Last edited by Werewolf; Aug 7, '11, 11:47 PM.
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      • samurainoir
        Eloquent Member
        • Dec 26, 2006
        • 18758

        #4
        Marvel Universe figures are now $11.99 in some places in Canada. I don't understand... our dollar is stronger than US these days.
        My store in the MEGO MALL!

        BUY THE CAPTAIN CANUCK ACTION FIGURE HERE!

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        • starsky
          veteran member
          • Aug 26, 2007
          • 6207

          #5
          i think the stores are marking up the retail prices. the young justice figures here in my area are 24.99. crazy!

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          • wilbs518
            Mego Collector
            • Jul 25, 2009
            • 2808

            #6
            The 4" figs are $9.99. That's average for a small fig, but the 7" Robin and Artemis are $19.99! Give me a break. I won't be getting any of these.
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            • thunderbolt
              Hi Ernie!!!
              • Feb 15, 2004
              • 34211

              #7
              Its like Mattel is purposely running the DC liscense into the ground. Maybe there is an escape clause in the contract or something and this is how they can get out.
              You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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              • Earth 2 Chris
                Verbose Member
                • Mar 7, 2004
                • 32976

                #8
                ^It really does seem that way. However, they are firing on all cylinders with their young kids lines. The new Imaginext and Little People stuff is really nice, and the prices aren't too insane.

                Chris
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                • The Toyroom
                  The Packaging King
                  • Dec 31, 2004
                  • 16653

                  #9
                  I saw all of that stuff at Target this weekend...wasn't impressed....
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                  • samurainoir
                    Eloquent Member
                    • Dec 26, 2006
                    • 18758

                    #10
                    DCU classics have always been around $20-25 up here... When you can actually find them at mass market retail. Many comic shops are charging closer to $30.

                    Golly was it a happy day when some waves ended up at Winners discount for $12
                    My store in the MEGO MALL!

                    BUY THE CAPTAIN CANUCK ACTION FIGURE HERE!

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                    • Dark Shadow
                      Creature Of The Night
                      • May 14, 2011
                      • 1070

                      #11
                      The cost of mass market figures these days is not worth what we get in return for our money.

                      Originally posted by samurainoir
                      I don't understand... our dollar is stronger than US these days.
                      Sadly, it's on the decline...

                      Canadian Dollar: CURRENCY:CAD quotes & news - Google Finance

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                      • zeedox
                        Career Member
                        • Aug 10, 2007
                        • 721

                        #12
                        Icicle Jr.?

                        I mean they cancel things like retro robin and then excpect me to buy Icicle Jr. from this wave? The Batman and Robin set of Young Justice looked cool so I got that. Then I saw the Aquaman Aqualad set so I was like ok ok. Then I saw the single figures and picked up Speedy and Kid Flash. Then I was kinda happy about building that Hall of Justice. Then I noticed one of the pieces comes with Aqualad, didn't like the figure enough to buy it twice. Then Icicle Jr. Not interested. I was able to avoid the larger ones entirely by getting the DC Direct Damian Robin instead.

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                        • Thor
                          Thunder God
                          • Dec 17, 2009
                          • 679

                          #13
                          Originally posted by BlackKnight
                          I have Absolutley No Interest in Any Mattel 4ichers.
                          They are Horrible ..., and are Hurrendous compaired to anything Hasbro. Mattel has no idea Whats so Ever what they are doing in this scale.
                          I agree totally. I saw the YJ figures yesterday and my mouth literally hung open. We will see these on clearance in the distant future.
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                          • thunderbolt
                            Hi Ernie!!!
                            • Feb 15, 2004
                            • 34211

                            #14
                            saw them, too. 9.99 for a 4 inch limited articulation figure is nuts.
                            You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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                            • Bizarro Amy
                              Formerly known as Del
                              • Dec 12, 2004
                              • 3336

                              #15
                              For the 6" versions, are they reusing parts from DCUC? It looked that way, so why are they more expensive than that line,?
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