ANH Luke

[icruise]

I had forgotten about the PPO until just a minute ago, but I went to the site and got it ordered in about 10 seconds. However, I'm not thrilled with the price increase at all.

 

[Darthrazz]

Instead of frying the Sideshow servers , I think we are frying the boards!

 

[Buttmunch]

Yeah, the board is/was slower that Sideshow's site

I had enough rewards points saved up that I was able to completely cover the cost, so I only have to pay for shipping, which is great because I am fully against this price increase. He does come with a lot, but not $70 alot, plus he is the 4th Luke so I wasn't entirely crazy about another Luke so soon.

I'm really starting to fear the upcoming price of armored figures now. $70 was what I as expecting when Jedi Luke was $50, but now, I have no idea.

 

[IrishJedi]

Who was the crazy person who said that SSC's Vader would probably be $80 or so?

It's now official: The price of a 12" Luke figure (non-armored) has gone up 40% in 2 years.

 

[Gundark]

Got mine, and had some points to spend, but:

"**Please note - since you used Points on this order, you will not receive points for
placing this order."

I didn't know that....ah well...

Yeah, I got hosed by that fine print also, when I order the Sidious/Palpatine pack. I didn't notice until AFTER I had the order placed. Missed out on a lot of points, and I only used enough to save about $11.00!

 

[MaulFan]

Price increase doesn't bother me, it's still reasonable and affordable and allows me to collect the line, and I think with the increases, quality has gone up as well.

Meta, I think you mean Old Ben.

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

Who was the crazy person who said that SSC's Vader would probably be $80 or so?

It's now official: The price of a 12" Luke figure (non-armored) has gone up 40% in 2 years.

I was one of those people that said it would probably be $75-$80. It's pretty clear now that if and when the armor comes, it'll be $100 or more.

 

[IrishJedi]

I was one of those people that said it would probably be $75-$80. It's pretty clear now that if and when the armor comes, it'll be $100 or more.

My guess at this point is $119-$129. And that's if we get him within the next 12 months.

 

[devilof76]

Maybe at Medicom prices, they'll be able to dust Medicom completely. I have no problem with a figure that price if it's actually worth it.

 

[Dusty]

edition size IS 1977... not sure why it wasn't posted with the pre-order, but just verified it...

 

[abstractharmony]

Ordered mine.

In respect of the price increase - haven't LFL recently upped their percentage on the licences? Added to this the weak dollar and the cost of oil and the fact that SSC need to make money I don't think a price increase is unexpected.

The first few figures were most likely loss leaders in any event to get you hooked.

I think that the price we've got now is about right and will likely stay that way. Uncle George gets his pound of flesh and SSC make a few bucks too, we get more cool figures. Everyone's a winner.

 

[tylerd]

i think the armor figures, if they ever come out, will be in the price range of hot toys.

 

[creature4000]

My guess at this point is $119-$129. And that's if we get him within the next 12 months.

I bet your almost right on the money will that guess!

I passed... (might get the regular) At this point I need to be very picky since the price increase.

 

[Buttmunch]

Ordered mine.

In respect of the price increase - haven't LFL recently upped their percentage on the licences? Added to this the weak dollar and the cost of oil and the fact that SSC need to make money I don't think a price increase is unexpected.

The first few figures were most likely loss leaders in any event to get you hooked.

I think that the price we've got now is about right and will likely stay that way. Uncle George gets his pound of flesh and SSC make a few bucks too, we get more cool figures. Everyone's a winner.

... except us. We pay more for less.

 

[pixletwin]

i think the armor figures, if they ever come out, will be in the price range of hot toys.

Ditto. I think Irish called it when he said the proce range for them will be in the $120 area.

 

[Rogue Trooper]

Gave him a miss, i want him but i'll get him from somewhere else for a better price.

 

[IrishJedi]

haven't LFL recently upped their percentage on the licences?

Nope. And God help us when that does happen.

I think that the price we've got now is about right and will likely stay that way.

Yeah, sure. I heard people say that very thing $10 ago when the base figures hit $59.99

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

Well, even with the higher price, it was still a quick sell out.

 

[devilof76]

edition size IS 1977... not sure why it wasn't posted with the pre-order, but just verified it...

That was close. I almost didn't get it.

 

[pixletwin]

Sold out. Thats gotta be a the quickest sell out in a while.