Sci-fi Figures

[John Huggins]

After seeing Moniac's outstanding builds this has got me in the mood to have a go at one, but have you seen the price of them.

I was thinking of Predator 2 figure & the cheapest I could find with post was over £70.

And by the look there's not a lot in the box are they worth the money.

I have never built one before so I would be working in the dark & I don't want to through this kind of money away.

Can you get them a bit cheaper.

John

 

[Alan 45]

I'm always put off by the price of sci-fi figures as they aren't worth it and the skill is in the painting from what I can tell but it depends on how you view it

Ebay might have cheeper figures for you to have a go at

 

[John Huggins]

Thanks Alan, I had a look on ebay & for what I want it's £70 + and as you say it's in the painting & I'm not that good with figures.

John

 

[john i am]

Have to agree sci-fi stuff seems to be a good excuse to be ripped off that's why I haven't done any myself as I have to try and justify the price being paid as Alan suggested ebay possibly your best option

 

[Paul Davies]

Unfortunately people see sci fi models as a rip off. To produce the models the manufacturers need to pay movie companies and other people to use the logos etc so a lot of the price is money that is going to other companies rather than the model company

 

[monica]

hi John,there is a couple of evilbay sites that have them cheap,

thank you for such a great comportment

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/animehgk_com/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2654

http://stores.ebay.com/Animehgk-com-Store/Alien-Predator-/_i.html?_fsub=12&_sid=14221363&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

what i do is type in say predator in evilbay or even google it ,when i get the list just look untill i find some think i like,at a good praise

as said above,sci-fi is so over praised ,is a joke,and there has been so much i would like to have a go at ,but cost runs me off ,:rolleyes:

 

[John Huggins]

Thanks Monica for the links it will come in handy, glad to here you sorted the sword out. lol

John

 

[eddiesolo]

Sci-fi and figures in general seem not to be mainstream so do not last long in runs, so are expensive to start-£40 + then they rise in price. If you're dedicated and are good at them then go for it. I like them but just cannot do them justice to fork out that kind of money.

Si

 

[eddiesolo]

However, I have seen these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-NEW-2004-Hot-Toys-4-AVP-Alien-vs-Predator-Snap-Model-Kit-RARE-SEALED-/301448477953?pt=UK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN&hash=item462fbabd01 and although not the best, you get two and for £30 that's not bad-also you can make a board, paint them and highlight and faff without breaking the bank.

 

[John Huggins]

Thanks for the link Si.

John

 

[monica]

Thanks Monica for the links it will come in handy, glad to here you sorted the sword out. lolJohn

haha :D ,cool ta for letting me know,always the last bit to rush to finsh lol, :D

 

[monica]

However, I have seen these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-NEW-2004-Hot-Toys-4-AVP-Alien-vs-Predator-Snap-Model-Kit-RARE-SEALED-/301448477953?pt=UK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN&hash=item462fbabd01 and although not the best, you get two and for £30 that's not bad-also you can make a board, paint them and highlight and faff without breaking the bank.

thats a great find Si,very well done,as i do a world search on evilbay and that type did not show up for me,

its strange how it all work,s :rolleyes: