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I get the point that purely mathematically, Mego's should cost ~ $10. They were only a little more expensive then SW figures at the time, which I think has increased in price more linearly and are landing today about $7 on average.
And of course, those that have pointed out that Mego’s were the SW figures of their day, are correct in the assumption there was an economy of scale at work that isn’t at work today.
NOW – the point I most agree with is the fact that the real issue here is the value of the item (feel like you’re getting what you’re paying for).
Nobody was really complaining about the Trek prices, nobody is really complaining about the BBF/EMCE toys, and at $25 people are actually applauding the Buck Rogers guys. Why? Because the quality is there and you feel like you’re getting a quality product.
With the Mattel Retro guys – like others I am done until the bodies are fixed. I’ve purchased 2 of every figure, and supported Castaway with bodies and boots to replace my loose examples. Every time I do a body swap, I get ****ed because the figures look SO much better on Castaway bodies that fill out the suits and can actually stand, with correct fitting boots.
I would happily pay $25 for a Mattel figure that came on a body of the quality of Castaway, Zica, or EMCE’s new swivel-bicep, and included accessories that weren’t clown-sized and suits that didn’t pill and run, with emblems that didn’t crack. But since all of those things are not getting fixed, then these aren’t even worth me buying. Maybe I’ll pick them up on clearance.
And of course, those that have pointed out that Mego’s were the SW figures of their day, are correct in the assumption there was an economy of scale at work that isn’t at work today.
NOW – the point I most agree with is the fact that the real issue here is the value of the item (feel like you’re getting what you’re paying for).
Nobody was really complaining about the Trek prices, nobody is really complaining about the BBF/EMCE toys, and at $25 people are actually applauding the Buck Rogers guys. Why? Because the quality is there and you feel like you’re getting a quality product.
With the Mattel Retro guys – like others I am done until the bodies are fixed. I’ve purchased 2 of every figure, and supported Castaway with bodies and boots to replace my loose examples. Every time I do a body swap, I get ****ed because the figures look SO much better on Castaway bodies that fill out the suits and can actually stand, with correct fitting boots.
I would happily pay $25 for a Mattel figure that came on a body of the quality of Castaway, Zica, or EMCE’s new swivel-bicep, and included accessories that weren’t clown-sized and suits that didn’t pill and run, with emblems that didn’t crack. But since all of those things are not getting fixed, then these aren’t even worth me buying. Maybe I’ll pick them up on clearance.
Funny thing. The 12 inch Captain Action figures will be a penny less when they go on sale next fall. The value people place on a descent head sculpt. 
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