We have an interesting relationship with First 4 Figures here; we admire the company's figurines / statues, but as they typically cost the same as a full game console we don't often convert that admiration into a purchase. Sure, it's tempting, with various Legend of Zelda, Mega Man and Kirby figures, among others, trying to lure us into taking out a bank loan.
Well, the second Kirby series figure is now up for pre-order for those of you wallowing in cash. It's Meta Knight, and as always there are 'Exclusive' and standard editions to choose from. Each standing 15/16 inches tall, the Exclusive version is limited to 500 units and costs $259.99, while the standard edition will have 1000 units and sell for $239.99; in both cases pre-orders will be delivered in Q2 2016. For the extra $20 the more expensive version has LEDs in Meta Knights eyes and in the streaks of flame, if you have a penchant for drama in your collectible statues.
Lovely as always, though an extravagance too much for most, we suspect. Do you like the look of this, and are you swimming in cash - like Scrooge McDuck - and planning to buy one?
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Ugh. Thanks but no thanks. Having to get amiibos through eBay is enough.
If it weren't for the price, I would love to get it.
How does a company stay in business doing this? I mean, shouldn't the constant laughing and pointing at them be enough to discourage this kind of stupid?
They are really lovely figures, but there's no way I'd spend that much on a decorative item. I'm sure someone out there buys them up or else they wouldn't continue making them.
@Vyurr There is a market for this type of product and some people either have the money or are willing to save. I have a few statues I've dropped 3 hundred on. Not first 4 figures yet though...but I'm tempted for the Zelda statue.
Their statues range in price as well... the AC Altair statue was 50 bucks when it came out...300 on ebay now though...
This diorama vies with my wife for the title of most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
@Dr_Corndog And now I want that, despite the fact that it's probably really expensive. Thanks, buddy.
Gorgeous, but I can't. Alas... If it was King Dedede I might have had a self-exorcism to prevent myself from breaking out my credit card.
I need it I need it I need it I need it I nee---(Looks at price)---Um, I don't need it that much.
meta knight: hmm. so they think my mini-figure will be popular...hmm...i like dat.
I disagree on the price. these things are big. They have very limited runs. They're basically sculptures, not collectibles.
Meta Knight's all fine and dandy, but I'd really like to see King Dedede!
@Ryu_Niiyama I do feel I owe somewhat of an apology to the figure, I didn't go to the company's website and instead took the Nintendolife information as fact, and that's where some misinterpretation happened.
When Thomas wrote that the size was "15/16 inches tall", I interpreted that as a figure being 15/16ths of an inch, and $259 for essentially a small ping pong ball with a mask and LEDs about blew my mind.
A 15 inch tall statue for $259 is much more reasonable, and I apologize for my rather rabid initial response.
@xPH03N1Xx86 maybe try not buying them all? Have never imported a single figure or bought from the bay and I have approx 18 of em.
$240?
For that price he better come to life and massage my star rod.
I hate this company for what it does to my bankrupt heart...
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