I'm not taking into account taxes, about the only thing that is great about ordering from SSC is that there's flat rare shipping, otherwise I'm be paying $20+ just to ship before taxes
just seems to me $225 is a bit high even for HT standards, just was wondering if it has anything to do with likeness rights
Some of it has to do with getting the rights to the film for sure, but it's really all a matter of what you're willing to pay. Most people say it's a shock when HT releases something for $189.99 now. And I can guarantee that all the Phase 2 Marvel figures for Avengers and the rest of their stuff will be $200+, so this is going to be the average now I'd say.
Is it justifiable? Well, that depends on the person buying. If anything, it simply makes the buyer choose what he/she wants more carefully, instead of just saying, "That looks cool!" /preorder for everything that pops up.
Personally, I loved the movie and LOVE Samurai themed figures. I was actually debating the Marvel Legends figure of this (I know, laugh away!) because I didn't think they were going to make one. That was last week, and I held off because I wanted to be sure. Low and behold, this was released today and I'm pumped. I think it looks awesome, and I LOVE both outfits.
So it's really a matter of how much you love the figure to justify the cost. I'm not rich by any means, so this is definitely a lot of money; however, this would be the one Wolverine figure I'd buy and so I'd be happy with that. If you feel the same, then by all means go for it!
There will be a Days of Future Past Wolverine, I'm sure, and it will be in and around the same price, if not more. So it's all a matter of the figure you want, the style, and how much you love the overall sculpt that should decide for you. If you think the price is out of line, then that's totally understandable too...just know that it's likely going to remain in and around this point moving forward.
