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@banthafett I'm surprised you're more excited about She-Ra and Swifty over Man-E-Faces. The new She-Ra and Swift Wind are a definite pass for me. The figures do look great, but I've never cared much for She-Ra or Swift Wind. The OG She-Ra is good enough for me. When I seen all the little figures that are coming with them though I constantly kept thinking: "Could shave off about $40ish dollars if we skipped out on these being added". To be fair I've felt the same way with most of the little figures that end up coming with the figures.
EDIT: On second look I might need to just scoop the new She-Ra figure. The head sculpt on her is night and day difference between the original release and the deluxe. I'll need to give it a think over though. As I said, never really been a big She-Ra fan so I've considered even getting rid of the She-Ra that I have in general. Swift Wind is still out though.
I do love the MEF, but hate how much shipping is, and the abundance of preorders already that they cant get out, and just keep adding to it. If Shera and Swiftwind hit po before anything actually ships, that will be 6 very expensive items in limbo.
@smokinya I think they want / need these prices to be high, so they throw in a lot of extras to make it a better deal for us.
Almost as if they calculate the ballpark price first, and then throw in appropriate amount of extras to justify the price 😅
In any case even though a stripped down version may be preferable by fans, they seem to be doing this on purpose / necessity. Stripped down release may only come later, once they made back enough money for the molds / sculpts etc.
Unfortunately, simpler release is still beyond my pay grade 😔
I’m getting the feeling that the 1:12 scale MOTUs are going to price me out, too. The fact that they still don’t have a price is telling.
Add in tariff fees and shipping, I may have to settle for the Mattel 200X stuff! 🤣
I’d like to be all in on this new line, but the pricing would have to be closer to $50-$60 a pop including all the add-on costs.
I’m getting the feeling that the 1:12 scale MOTUs are going to price me out, too. The fact that they still don’t have a price is telling.
Add in tariff fees and shipping, I may have to settle for the Mattel 200X stuff! 🤣
I’d like to be all in on this new line, but the pricing would have to be closer to $50-$60 a pop including all the add-on costs.
Being $50-60 with all the added in prices will never happen unfortunately. I figure all in these figures will probably run $120-$150 once a US customer factors in the shipping and tariff charges. Mondo doesn't typically announce the price of figures far in advance either, even for 1/6. Plus, with how fast the tariff situation has been changing these past few months they're probably hesitate to say a price in case it ends up being slightly more expensive down the line. Imagine they said He-Man would cost $80 and then a couple months later he's now $85. People would be upset.
I stand by original guess that He-Man will be $90 USD and Clawful will be $110 USD. However, on Pixel Dan's YouTube video there is someone in the comments who's saying that Mondo (at least as of last week) was targeting a price range of $69-$79 USD. But again that is just a rumor. I think Mondo knows there would be quite a bit of interest in this line and they need to do their pricing just right to ensure they're casting the widest net possible.
@banthafett I'm also not a fan of having to pay for shipping. I can understand the tariff surcharge, but I do think that they should still be covering the shipping costs. Only thing I can think of is that they started getting charged more to ship the items to them and that cut their net profit down significantly so they need to pass it onto the customer. It does suck though because I certainly got used to the free shipping these past few years 😭
@cosmic you're not wrong. I imagine the "little buddies" as Mondo calls them probably don't cost very much to produce and helps "juice" up the figures a bit more to make it feel like you're getting more than you are. The reality is that it would probably only decrease the cost per figure by like $5 lol
$600.00 for Swiftwind alone.
$800.00 for the set.
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Thats about what i was expecting. And of course SDCC has become preorder all this shit right now, instead hey this is coming down the line. They throw all this stuff out at once, its fucking ridiculous. And i knew Shera combo would go up before they can get any 1 of the other preorders out. Its not just motu, its everything with them. I only have motu on po with them, but reading about other lines its the same thing and people are getting fed up with it.
For those that want both, this combo and snake lair will be up at the same time. You think there would be a little communication (especially on mattels part with the lair fiasco they have for the last year) between companies -hey we have this coming up lets work onthe calendar so both do well. Nope, everything at once. Can throw fright zone into that since bbts are getting theres in this same time frame.
As for the 1/12 line, i think they will be over 100 each. If you pay attention to the first pixel dan video, when he asked about it, they are already blaming the “world” and they “hope” people will “under…, be cool with it”
$600.00 for Swiftwind alone.
$800.00 for the set.
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Stupid mondo. Havent pulled trigger yet, i did lower myself and order mef, but how in the hell is this shera bundle set $10 cheaper to ship than MEF?
Mondo done priced me out.
They need to do something on pricing. I’d imagine there is a better ratio of price and number of purchasers that would benefit them better than their current method.
I was going nearly all in on these up until MEF. This She-ra ain’t worth it either. And Tri-Klops on deck isn’t going to be worth $300+ either.
These Mondo figures make me feel better about backing an overpriced Snake Lair.
Nearly $1000 for She-ra and Swiftwind. Mondo looking to stand firm in that niche market.
I was collecting Mondo when the figures were around $130 - $165 or so. Since they have increased in price I have only bought the first She-Ra. I really wanted this She-Ra/Swiftwind but almost $1000 is completely asinine. Yeah yeah I get it...costs have gone up and tariffs and blah blah blah whatever. $1000 is ridiculous. Period.Mondo done priced me out.
They need to do something on pricing. I’d imagine there is a better ratio of price and number of purchasers that would benefit them better than their current method.
I was going nearly all in on these up until MEF. This She-ra ain’t worth it either. And Tri-Klops on deck isn’t going to be worth $300+ either.
These Mondo figures make me feel better about backing an overpriced Snake Lair.
Nearly $1000 for She-ra and Swiftwind. Mondo looking to stand firm in that niche market.
@depp76 Yes, Mondo's Masters of the Universe (MOTU) figures were much more affordable when they first launched. But since then, a more gluttonous spirit has taken over. I'm sweating bullets at the thought that their 200X lineup may once again be out of my reach. This only adds to the frustration of a hobby that I wish I had the strength to turn away from for good.
I’m watching these from afar and enjoying the photos, and the higher the prices go the less I’m bummed about not getting them.
Like this She-Ra set is so far beyond even considering…
I am indeed curious if there will be downsides for them from the increased prices. Will people jump ship?
I’m dreading the pricing for the 1:12 line. I read somewhere that producing a smaller scale is not that much cheaper than producing a larger scale (at least in mass production). And the way how prices are going these days… 😵
Whats their reasoning for separate shera and swiftwind being able to order for pretty much the whole month, but the bundle is only 2 weeks.
and on more frustrating news, got email saying goddess is delayed again. Someone mentioned about getting email about buzz off shipping, never got that email.
and dont want this to turn political, but if these tariffs end or goes down before things get shipped are any of these companies going to give all that money back? Tariffs shouldn’t be charged until its in stock with how it fluctuates. Like how bbts is doing it.
I was collecting Mondo when the figures were around $130 - $165 or so. Since they have increased in price I have only bought the first She-Ra. I really wanted this She-Ra/Swiftwind but almost $1000 is completely asinine. Yeah yeah I get it...costs have gone up and tariffs and blah blah blah whatever. $1000 is ridiculous. Period.
The crazy thing is that the old 1:6 price is now the new 1:12 price.
Somehow, that math just doesn't feel right for the customer...
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and dont want this to turn political, but if these tariffs end or goes down before things get shipped are any of these companies going to give all that money back? Tariffs shouldn’t be charged until its in stock with how it fluctuates. Like how bbts is doing it.
I 100% agree with this.
These companies (not just toy companies, but everyone) have been using the tariff excuse to line their pockets. In the past, companies would absorb the cost of fluctuating tariffs and make internal changes to offset the difference. Passing the fees on to the customer was a rare practice.
However, now it seems everyone has jumped on the same bandwagon to upcharge everything they are selling and prefacing it with an apology letter. It is unknown whether or not these companies will actually lower their prices once the world economy stabilizes.... but, I will say that I've never seen a company actually decrease their pricing when customers are willing to pay the larger amounts.
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The 1/12 MOTU line is good, but it's nothing new. I've seen it all before. I understand the iconic approach they're taking with these figures, such as adding decorative dioramas. However, I love interacting with my figures — that's what makes them come to life for me. Secondly, these figures are so well sculpted and painted that the finish is mind-blowing. This makes me nervous about manipulating them as much as I would with a Masterverse figure, which is one of their key strengths, by the way! I predict that history will repeat itself here and that these figures will end up on eBay much sooner than expected. It will be similar to what happened with the impressive Motu Staction figures a few years ago. Ironically, the 4H initially conceived their concept in this way. However, for the reasons I've already mentioned, I don't think the experience would have been any better for me.
I really want the Swift Wind with all the extras, bells and whistles...but holy moly - that price tag is BRUTAL.
Yes the companies for sure, but also, regarding unprecedented, many people predicted that this is exactly what would be happening w passing on the buck, so not really a shocker.
Companies couldn’t just absorb an increase of 100% in cost of importing, and dealing w all the uncertainty…
All I wanted to say is we can’t just blame the companies. Carry on 🫡
@cosmic Yes... I was talking about 'the iron fist practice' not too long ago, as I was wondering how long this situation could be viable for these companies. My financial situation was slightly more advantageous in the 2010s, but the cost of a MOTUC Classics figure was far lower than what we're asked for nowadays. If you were a collector of them, as I believe you were, you'll agree that their quality far exceeded the cost. Today, companies (with the exception of Mondo, of course) seem to be putting less and less effort into their products, whether in terms of details, paint, accessories or packaging, and the consensus remains the same: inflation. Regarding the tariffs, I must admit that I would never have dared imagine that something so bold could even be brought to the table, given that we're already taxed on pretty much every aspect of our consumption. Returning to 'the iron fist practice', my question is: how long? I mean, God knows I was reputed within my community (friends and family) to be a hardcore Motu fan, unstoppable in my spending habits, and yet here we are at the crossroads. Of course, the average American citizen earns 4x what a French worker earns, so this should explain my sudden reluctance to buy, but again, how long can the initial customer base sustain this ever-growing disaster? I've read so many times online about people's disbelief regarding the She-Ra and Swiftwind bundle, for instance. It is worrying to say the least.
Well i just ordered Shera. Alone. Ohio has for two weeks no sales tax for $500 or less, suppose to be for school stuff but mondo charges no tax these weeks as does Neca that i put in big order with. So the no tax charge covers the tariff on shera.
Last 2 years bbts did the no tax thing, so i hold my loot to ship until then, but this year cart is showing taxes.
There is still no official price for their 1/12 200X lineup. Clawful is estimated to be available for preorder in September. I guess we'll find out then. Which, by the way, is a pretty smart marketing tactic. Naughty Mondo people!
Finally able to get back on the forums and post a bit.
I will definitely not be picking up a Swift Wind, but I don't think the price is all that crazy. Beyithirr for Mythic Legions was $550 and the size and detail between the figures are probably comparable. Swift Wind has a 54 inch wingspan as well. You can make the argument that the cost should be cheaper since it has a partial mold reuse from Scare-Mare, but the reality is that companies aren't going to decrease the cost slightly just because the mold is being reused. No different than any other MOTU figure in any line. Doesn't matter if they reuse gloves and feet between figures, they still end up costing the same anyways. Currently debating as to whether or not I'm going to pick-up a She-Ra, leaning towards no as I already have the OG release and I'm not a PoP fan at all. She does look fantastic though.
@onlyoneskeletor Mondo has never announced a price on any figure they've ever produced in advance before they actually have it up for sale. We might get the price a week in advance, but that's about it. Also its Clawful and He-Man that will be going up for sale in September. They will likely have a bundle version for the two figures similar to what they're doing with Swift Wind and She-Ra right now. They're keeping with their usual status quo on things. I don't think there's any ill-intent from the folks that work there.
Also I watched the latest Toy Talk they did for She-Ra with Emiliano (great show if you have the time) and towards the end of the episode they showed off some unpainted prototypes of the 1/12 figures. They looked extremely malleable. I have no idea how the paint will affect things, but they seem to be much more moveable than the 1/6th scale figures. Also Clawful's claws both have great articulation as well.
@ornclown I'm not going to say you're wrong on the price of the 1/12th figures. Especially since shipping costs are factored in as well as tariffs for US customers, but can we try to not tout speculation as facts? We have no idea of the price tag. Not a single clue. I know that you're not a fan of Mondo's price structure and that's okay, but we have no proof that these 1/12th figures are going to cost $130-165 before tariffs and shipping. I'm still guessing He-Man is going to be $90 USD and Clawful will be $110 USD.
Well i just ordered Shera. Alone. Ohio has for two weeks no sales tax for $500 or less, suppose to be for school stuff but mondo charges no tax these weeks as does Neca that i put in big order with. So the no tax charge covers the tariff on shera.
Last 2 years bbts did the no tax thing, so i hold my loot to ship until then, but this year cart is showing taxes.
SIGH..... I decided to (begrudgingly) pull the trigger on She-Ra as well.
Like I said in the other thread, it is amazing how different this version of She-Ra looks compared to the 1.0 version.
It is an improvement in almost every way.
Grrrrr..... now, after all of my moaning, and swearing that The Goddess would be the last... here we are....
Side note: Now I'm concerned about this purchase after reading all of the terrible Funko news.... how long from preorder to production do these take, and will development still remain?
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@ornclown No Swifty in the end? I understand the responsibility, including the financial and display aspects. As for Funko's current problems and how they will probably affect Mondo, I would have preferred to not be involved at all. It seems really difficult to get into one of their toylines in 2025. It's too much of a hassle.