Timstuff
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Has anyone noticed that before this so-called economic recession, we were enjoying action figures that were much bigger than the ones we have now, and at much more reasonable prices?
Back in the latter 90's, a 3 3/4 inch scale action figure would run you up about $4.50 at the local Wal-Mart or toy store. About two, maybe 3 years ago, 6" scale action figures were all the rage, and they were priced around $6-10, depending on the store and line. Those were the good days, when you could amass a collection of plastic figurines rather quickly without breaking the bank.
Now though, I walk into the toy aisle at the local big box store, and what do my sad eyes behold? The Marvel Legends 6" line has been replaced with the X-Men Origins line of 3 3/4" figures, and they're charging $8 a piece for them! Seriously, this recession must be hitting us hard, because back before the recession, $8 for a 4" figure would have been considered outrageous. As the action figures get smaller, the prices go up. Even the prices of 3 3/4" GI Joes has shot up to $8, even though just a few years ago I was finding the 8" Sigma 6 figures for $10 or less.
Man, I really hope we pull out of this recession sooner rather than later... I miss the days when I wasn't digging deep into my pockets for an action figure barely bigger than my finger.
Back in the latter 90's, a 3 3/4 inch scale action figure would run you up about $4.50 at the local Wal-Mart or toy store. About two, maybe 3 years ago, 6" scale action figures were all the rage, and they were priced around $6-10, depending on the store and line. Those were the good days, when you could amass a collection of plastic figurines rather quickly without breaking the bank.
Now though, I walk into the toy aisle at the local big box store, and what do my sad eyes behold? The Marvel Legends 6" line has been replaced with the X-Men Origins line of 3 3/4" figures, and they're charging $8 a piece for them! Seriously, this recession must be hitting us hard, because back before the recession, $8 for a 4" figure would have been considered outrageous. As the action figures get smaller, the prices go up. Even the prices of 3 3/4" GI Joes has shot up to $8, even though just a few years ago I was finding the 8" Sigma 6 figures for $10 or less.
Man, I really hope we pull out of this recession sooner rather than later... I miss the days when I wasn't digging deep into my pockets for an action figure barely bigger than my finger.
This coming Friday? Whatchutalkinboutspideyboy??
