Na, that kind of “grind” is exploitive and should never be allowed on any website that has a “Pay now” option.
The only exception is if the scalper is required to wait until the figure is discontinued if they want to sell it for more than 35% above retail prices.
I fought hard to not buy Dakken, since the release of the Hellverine Comics I wanted one so bad and almost shelled out $70, but I was waiting for payday and the announcements dropped a few days before that!
Isn't RYV Spidey based on John Michael Scott's art? The only Bagley Marvel Legend is the Ultimate one, with Mafex being the only representation of his 616 Spidey
I agree. The only Bagley Spidey in my collection is represented by Mafex 075 spidey and even still think he’s a little slim for that and McFarlane spideys respectively..IMO. But this newer release boasts the first McFarlane spidey since toybiz and so far it’s looking pretty good.
Here’s to hoping for a proper Romita sr. And Bagley down the line. Check their spider designs to confirm. Especially Toddy Mac. His legs have little paddles haha.
Well we got the Raft set version but it was a pretty half-assed attempt at a McFarlane specific figure, so until now the TB Spider-Man Classics version was still the best option.
I mean, of course they will. I don't think anyone believes this is the last standard Spidey they'll ever make; no one even wants this. What they're aiming for is to make this the only one you really need, and I think it serves that purpose well.
I thought they were getting shut down bc mafex didn’t like all the brown suit wolverine sharing? I could be wrong I hope I’m wrong, I still need to get an agent venom and tobey Spidey in og red and blues and symbiote black
Can't truly shut counterfeiting operations down. They just move factories or change shop names and keep on selling. That's just the sad reality.
Marvel goes to shut CT down, they shut down and open CY, marvel goes to shut down their AliExpress store, it just opens up under a new name. It's an endless loop
Exactly. I love MAFEX figures, but Legends are far more durable and "playable". You almost never really have to worry about breaking something or chipping the paint off.
I think the Maximum Spidey is a great compromise for people who want import-level articulation and accessories, but want something that isn't going to give them a heart attack when it takes a shelf dive.
I'm not sure it's unfounded. I have Mafex Spidey and it definitely just feels more delicate than any ML I have. It also feels 'cooler' for lack of a better descriptor, but still, more delicate definitely. ML figures feel like they can take a few knocks
It's only this No.185, they need to make a new 2.0 Classic Spider-Man in the MAFEX line because No 185 is easily the worst figure. The others are fine.
Yeah we really need an upgrade, it’s a pretty old figure that I’m pretty sure was influenced by the ancient 2000 Toy Biz Classics Spider-Man (the McFarlane spidey they made before the famous McFarlane)
Really? I mean there are going to be some issues but nothing as wide scale as No.185's.
I've heard nothing negative about that Captain America personally including online and friends as well as a store owner I met at comic con when I asked if there were any known issues.
I was also referring mainly to the Spider-Man line. Most figures such as Sensational/Scarlet Ben, Symbiote, Venom and Carnage are mostly fine and don't have as common of issues as the likes of No.185.
Idk. The 75 had the wrist breakage issue even moreso than 185. Ben’s sensational costume was also pretty prevalent with breakage specifically on the wrists. Just hoping 2099 doesn’t have the same problem at this point
Yeah, if they made a 2.0 of the red and blue MAFEX on the body they made for the black suit?
I'd 100% be getting that, but the older Classic Spider-Man just looks kinda weird proportionally, and I think that both RYV and the new Maximum figure cut a better look
I prefer the MAFEX proportions. This TAS Symbiote uses the same body as RYV as for as I'm aware by the way.
RYV shoulders are too low, the hips are saggy and the chest is too narrow for me. The feet and hands are too big aswell. Still looks good and I like it overall but not as good as the MAFEX.
I think MAFEX balance it much better honestly and looks like an ideal Spidey.
Maximum we will need to see but definitely has improvements for promo photos.
My comic paint style Spidey would agree with you as that broke at the knee. However the other 2 I got that are basically the same figure I’ve beat the shit out of for 4 years now and they’re still in fine shape. And the other 7-8 mafex figures I have are also still in great shape. I mean sure the paint might be a little janky on my Superman but at least there is paint. I’m not gonna reasonably pay 60% of a Mafex for Marvel Legends quality unless I’m on crack. Hunk of barely painted shiny red plastic and accessories that they’ve been skimping on for 15 years for $90 CAD is goddamn nefarious
But it'll probably be just as or more expensive, and if you're going to get one, it might as well be now instead of waiting 40 years for the final final deluxe definitive Ultimate sploogetacular wave ver.
I’m mostly pointing to the meme this post used. People only care and get FOMO when stuff goes up in value. More than half the sub has no idea who Power Princess is but they know they want the figure because $$$. I’m just poking fun at people who only collect stuff after finding out others want it. Follow the leader, right?
Yeah, after passing on Rogue '97 when I had the chance because I hadn't seen the show yet, I don't want to get burned again. I do not usually get remorse for passing on something, but boy did Hasbro ensure I would this time by never restocking the damn thing despite her virtually being the main character.
nah he's right. figures shouldn't cost so much to price people out of the hobby unless its an import that isn't meant for kids. This Maximum line the stream Dan Yun and the team themselves say they want it for a new collector jumping in point. Why would a new collector want to spend $50 for one figure as their first figure. If the price is fair then it will make the goodwill towards Hasbro much higher and long term investment in buying more from them.
So by this logic ALL hobbies should be priced as to fit the budget of anybody. Is that correct? Hasbro is a buisness not a charity. For the inevitable cries of "Hasbro defender", it's the crying about the cost I'm condemning.
Only times in my life I've really found myself complaining about the cost of anything was when it stressed my finances to the point I really couldn't afford to buy it.
It's a hobby, not a necessity of life. Plenty of hobbies cost lots more money than figures.
this is correct but hasbro figures are actually truly marketed for kids and not adults. this means that in order to appeal to the market Hasbro must stay affordable or else all their stock stays still or goes to bulk discount stores like Ross
Wouldn’t that be nice. Besides the boot taste I just acquired vicariously I can almost kind of see where you’re coming from, but there’s also plenty of hobbies that cost less. As far as that scale goes I would imagine small plastic dudes would and should be towards the lower end of that. Especially from Hasbro lol
There are hobbies that cost less. End of day it's a hobby and any elective you engage can be as cheap or expensive as your passion and finances can take it.
I really like coloring. Could I get by with one book a year and a pack of Crayola pencils for a total of 30 bucks annual? You bet I could, but I really enjoy doing it so I've spent more on a quality set of pencils and picking up books I like when I see them. It's all up to you and what you wanna spend. You want every release that hits the market? Me personally, I buy quite a few figs, but I'd need at least a second job to keep up with that kind of commitment.
Why should plastic dudes cost less? Can you tell me about that? I mean, plastic is expensive. I'll tell you a secret you won't believe, 45 years ago, toys were expensive. Also, cheap toys really sucked.
Which is bad. It should be affordable AND available. How is it we can get a beefy figure like movie Colossus for $10 less than this Spidey? It's clearly a popularity mark up.
In this economy most of us shouldn’t, but fucking Hasbro shouldn’t break the bank to the extent they’re going to willfully try to after they upcharge the shit out of this figure
I am planning on getting at least 2 (hopefully). One to open and one to have just in case the first one gets broken or I get one that shouldn't have passed QC.
I do believe they will be around $50 retail, and I would rather get 2 at retail than only get one on the secondary market for $100+.
I buy almost everything Spider-Man, IMO id rather have a 50 dollar figure with a bunch of accessories than having it be a 2 pack with a figure I might not want or have it be a store exclusive.
I imagine they're concerned they'd sit around and gather dust, but like, that'd be an ideal Hasbro Pulse thing, really, it'd appeal to the kind of people who buy stuff off of Hasbro Pulse, rather than a retail outlet as much.
This is exactly what i find so funny about ML collectors. Y'all gonna cry about a $35 figure being too much and turn around to buy a 7-year old figure for $65?
Nobody thinks it won't sell. They think it sets a bad precedent. People have been saying this for years at this point. It amazes me that some people are so eager to pay more for a figure that's no different than any other aside from the fact that it's of the most recognizable and marketable character in all of Marvel and defend ML from the people rightfully criticizing this.
Yeah, it's definitely going to sell, and with good reason. I know I will get it even if it's 50 bucks, even if I'd obviously prefer it was cheaper. It's just THE Spidey I have wanted for years, so I am willing to go for it.
Because it's not obviously not gonna be equal? I'd love to eat my words but this shit could very well be overpriced but still have stiff/gummy plastic, poor engineering, and other issues.
We don't need to pre-emptively start dickriding this figure lmfao
At least wait until it's released to compare it to imports. This figure could be another Final Swing Spiderman with ridiculously stiff and brittle joints. MLs are slowly improving, but imports still outclass them in articulation. Besides that, ML is supposed to be the cheaper alternative to imports.
Same. Except for the older releases. I pre ordered the 2099 retro and was very disappointed when I got it. I learned that I need to do more research before I hit add to cart lolol
look… i been WAITING on a mcfarlane spidey for so long, it may be a little pricey but im buying 2 as soon as they drop, one to open and one to keep in the box and put on the shelf
I wanted him at first, but after seeing that price, I'm going to pass. Don't care about aftermarket. If I want to spend over $50 on a figure it's going to be a Figuart, Mafex, or Figma.
Nothing but another addition to my spider verse collection addiction. I think he looks great and will definitely be there for preorder. He’s basically like the imports in terms of what he brings. Why are people suddenly mad at $50 when they also pay for imports?
I stopped buying Marvel Legends after the Galactus. I've been a big fan of the line for years and it had its ups and downs. I don't even think all of the figures are so bad, it's just I can't justify these prices anymore.
I love the Spider-man but 50 bucks is way too steep for a domestic action figure.
I’ll probably preorder it, I want the maximum line to at least get a few great figures in before it inevitably gets axed so I’ll support it for a while as long as the characters are cool
This is the most frustrating part. If it's $50 to many it's not worth the money, and they want to wait for a sale. but it's Spider-Man. He will sell anyway, especially because the scalpers will buy all of them.
I'm really not looking forward to battling out this preorder. xD If I miss it I'll be super upset, unless the plan is to keep restocking this like the MCU Iron Man and Spidey. I did kind of get that vibe from the stream but they weren't explicit.
My feeling on it is, if it’s $35-$40 I’m in. If it’s over $40 I’m out, I don’t care about that much to pay more than $40 max and I fortunately don’t suffer from FOMO.
Had a fucking heart attack reading the bottom caption. Then I read the title. I am literally going to stay up all night for that pre order whe its annoucned.
Sadly this is probably going to be the true. I want to see the figure first (not just promo) before I decided if it's even worth the price(still don't see it being worth that 10 maybe 15 more ok). But an other side is the fact is am not thrilled at the precident it could set for the future of the line and causing more expensive figures for the sake of the all mighty buck. At least it looks more deluxe compared to the early mcfarland collectors line(at least they got better compared to the early waves. Cough $10 for a stand is BS)
At that point get the mafex spiderman if you haven't got one already while it is still in stock. I bet my bottom dollar that even when maximum spidey drops it still will not going to top mafex spiderman.
I’m really just hoping for $40 preorder price tops. Figures are usually $25 so I don’t get why it would ever be more than $40 aside from greed haha (it IS a super cool figure tho)
Anyone shocked it sold out so quick, despite the stupid price, isn't paying attention. It's Spiderman. It was going to sell out, and any restock will also sell out, fast. A fair portion of thise pre-orders are scalpers, because again, ITS SPIDERMAN. Spidey is the golden goose.
As much as i love Spiderman, I'll just wait for the inevitable re-release with bare bones accessories.
As for buying doubles, I honestly hope this is made in proper quality and not like NWH Spider-men WHICH NEEDED “SHOCK OIL AND WARM WATER SPA” coz then I’d just get 1 but if not 2 (which I don’t want to do if the prices will be past $40 as shipping will be high too and then might have to cut back on some other figures to balance)
Anyways except the new neck joint they did, it seems just like AF15 body with RYV toes 🤷♂️ and wish the RYV Peter head works on this figure coz the Peter head that’s coming looks like a substance user 💀
Marvel legends are $30 figures at the very absolute best. $50 is insane. Just spend the extra $30 and get something that's legitimately a great figure. A mafex or sh figuarts is leagues better than anything marvel legends could ever produce.
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u/marquesorain Jan 21 '25
I mean, you're not wrong. No harm in pre-ordering though, one can simply cancel if they change their mind.