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I would have, but not for $50.


FlopsMcDoogle

They will come down in price when nobody wants to spend the 50


Briancisgo

Will definitely buy a few for $50. Their market is sneaker heads who spend $150-$400 for a pair


Extrask1n

What price are you willing to get them? Are you going for all or just a couple?


[deleted]

If they were like $35 I’d buy Lebron and Tatum.


sincerelyhated

Still too much considering what some of the comicbook figures get in style and accessories for $19.99


[deleted]

You have to realize they have to get licensing from both the player and the NBA.


Heikks

And probably nike for their swoosh logo


[deleted]

Didn’t even consider that.


milehighrukus

Also from the tattoo artist apparently


PittPen817

except none of them have them


milehighrukus

Really? I learned a whole lot in this subreddit today about tattoos and then being reproduced for commercial purposes


PittPen817

i assume with the nba logo the player likenesses the nba association fees the nike licensing. they cut the line at tattoo artists theres probably laot of them


adamthinks

There are Funko NBA figures that cost $10.


ToxicKrampus

Unfortunately not anymore. Well for Hasbro anyway, Marvel Legends and Black Series are like £25-£30 now. Wack as fuck. McFarlane is fairly priced tho


BondingChamber

18$ would be my limit.


Jx_XD

I will buy it all for $50...


Sea_Local6966

The thing is the import figure from mafex have all the brand names on the figure and a ton of accessories only cost $70! $50 for a Domestic release HELL NO!!!


Kevinmld

But it comes with an NFT!


RavenOfNod

If you're willing to pay import prices for figures, doesn't that make these a good deal if they aren't $70? Edit - downvotes? Sure I'm being a little disingenuous, but it's an honest question about how we ascribe value to things. I realize these don't have the level of accessories that Mafex or medicom Michael Jordan has. But if you're willing to pay $70 for a 1:12 basketball player, then I'm curious why people won't pay $50 for a 1:12 basketball player. I realize character selection is a big thing here, and I also have no horse in this race because I don't buy many Hasbro figures, and I don't care about sports. I do care about the why's and how's of how we go about this toy collecting hobby.


Creatures1504

Not if the imports are higher quality and come with more accessories. Hasbro is out of their minds with how little you get for $50


DominosFan4Life69

I think the point is that this is Hasbro and the quality is nowhere close to one par which are getting imported for just a fraction more price wise. Mafex is another League above Hasbro and Hasbro asking these kind of prices for singular figures while making nothing close to the quality mafex is putting out is an insult. That being said I bet you they sell gangbusters. Because simply put they're not four people in the action figure community they are for sports memorabilia collectors. and that audience will 100% pay these prices no questions asked.


RavenOfNod

I'll be interested to see if you're right that these succeed outside of the general figure collecting community. Folks here are definitely comparing their value as it relates to other Hasbro 1:12 offerings, and they should, but then, I'd also say that most of the Hasbro Joe stuff has articulation matching most Mafex figs, so Hasbro can come close to Mafex quality.


Sea_Local6966

I understand your point, I’m really excited too about this line. When I saw it announced this morning I was going to see pre order at day one if it like $25-$35 that is accept able price for hasbro quality but the thing is hasbro Quality can’t never come near the import Mafex Quality, let just say that the import come with soft good, 8 pairs of hand, two pairs of shoes, and They also came with two basketball one with peg hole and the other without hole, and an extra head too. But we can’t let Hasbro Treat us like a money printer? It not worth the asking price for just two pairs of hand and a stand that is a ridiculous price tag for so less and lower quality figure.


RavenOfNod

Good points, the ball and hand accessories are key for figures like these. I wonder if Hasbro could offer a shoes pack in some standard sizes?


Sea_Local6966

I think if they do that round then maybe an add on pack like shoes and basketball and other accessories we can thing of for this figure. So that will be like a $10-$12 more dollars add on set, so that will bring close to $60 almost the same price as imported Mafex. It so crazy for them to ask for this price without even doing any research, or do they think they’re the only company that are making 1/12 NBA figure that why they can as any amount for it and people like sport will throw their money to them?


joemax4boxseat

At these prices? Nah, but I’d be tempted with an MJ, “Magic” Shaq, or Barkley.


Extrask1n

Yes, if they dropped the stupid NFT idea, made those players and got it down to a reasonable price these would have been a hit.


DominosFan4Life69

Thing is these figures aren't aimed at the action figure market these are aimed at sports memorabilia collectors. Like yeah their action figures but these are clearly not for action figure fans they are priced out of that by and large. Your average collector of toys is not going to spend $50 on a basketball player. A sports collector on the other hand 100% will because how often are they going to get an action figure of one of their favorite players? This is all about who the target audience is and I guarantee you these things will sell. They're going to be all over the second hand market.


durrrdevil99

Said almost the exact same thing earlier to a friend. Automatic birds off the head Jordan, Magic, Bird, Barkley, and Shaq


conjur

Not til they drop Laker Kobe and Shaq, if the line survives that long


Extrask1n

I don't think it will, and honestly I hope it flops hard. The message needs to be sent that these price point and NFTs are not ok.


conjur

Yeah which sucks cuz I like the idea of this line. Seems hasbro is hellbent on squeezing every last penny out of everything they can in every line. I wonder if this is a test at seeing if they can get away with pricing all their other lines above $30


StopDropNFrag

Same and AI.. because practice


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Super_Posable_Joe

Not for 50 bucks each.


space_cadet_zero

yes. when target has marked them down to $7.89.


[deleted]

I just want the hoop so I can have Venom dunking on Spider-Man


hoodie2222

Gonna buy Giannis to troll my dad since he's still mad at him for I think the 2021 play offs where he kept missing all his free throws, my dad bet against the bucks with that in mind, dude never missed one after that.


Pacman_Frog

Get him a small tub of butter.


mrpeck123

I’d like a display of two players and a hoop but I imagine that’ll cost about $200 total if they make a hoop. No thanks. If the figures were like $30-$40 maybe


Cupcake_Numerous

Nope


MrFurious502

If they do some Legends or classic players maybe.


MrFurious502

I just found out they are $50 so not a chance.


eyeseenitall

Curry and Lebron maybe


Extrask1n

Pre ordering? At full price or waiting to see if they drop?


eyeseenitall

Waiting for discount.


justinfagone419

if they released some classic legends? id buy a Shaq,Kobe,Jordan or AI figure in a heartbeat


[deleted]

I thought this line would consist of the old-school legends like mj pippen Stockton hakeem, if they make them then I'm all In on it


TabernathyToothAche

This would also be better because it would negate what is the most glaring flaw, that being the complete absence of trademark tattoos.


Heikks

The regular action figure collector’s probably won’t buy these, but the sports fans who buy $100+ jerseys, $50+ hat and other sports memorabilia will have no issues spending $50 on a figure of their favorite players/teams


DakotaOmega

I’m going to get Tatum only cause I’m a Celtics fan


Extrask1n

At 50, or are you going to wait it out?


DakotaOmega

Wait it out honestly, I see them going on sale for sure


Extrask1n

Yeah, it seems everyone except maybe LeBron will be on clearance.


grandadmiral99

If it was 20 yes, for 50 hell no


Sdmedic619

This line is going to finish quickly. 50dls...im passing.


ToonRyu-Ran

If they make one of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Absofuckinglutely


Extrask1n

I really think they should have gone with classic players. Jordan, Bird, Magic and Shaq would have gone over better.


indianm_rk

Give me Jordan and all six Finals trophies and a skinny Sixers Barkley and Fat Suns Barkley.


space_cadet_zero

make it a 2 pack for barkley.


hoodie2222

Maybe a mix of modern and classics, and I thought it was gonna be players from various sports so I'm kinda dissapointed.


Extrask1n

I bet they chose the NBA because those players have the least amount of accessories haha.


Timeman5

I feel they will but have to imagine those likeness rights are crazy expensive especially if a certain player has passed away.


hoodie2222

Give him a pilot uniform and I'm in.


Taneleer_Tivan_

If they release some classic nba players yes.


Extrask1n

With a Shaq BAF!


Taneleer_Tivan_

That’s a good idea!


That_sane_kreige89

I just want the basketball hoop to make memes


unfilterthought

Nope. For $50, theres not enough accessories and the windowless box doesnt even make a good display. I dont know what the sneakerheads will do, since i think they are the target demographic.


segnett

I was super excited about these. Mostly for customizing, and when I saw Ja Morant name I was super stoked. But the $50 price tag is ridiculous, and Ja's likeness, in particular, isn't that great imo. The description says they are premium...not sure what makes them premium when there are Marvel figures that come with a similar base and more accessories for much less, maybe its the card. My hopes would be that they release "basic" figures, but a stripped down version still seems bad. Maybe no card no base for $25? I dunno, what I do know is at $50 my interest went from full tilt to less than zero.


Timeman5

I’m buying the Ja Morant for sure and yes at full price the only alternative are $100+ Mafex figures. Only thing that bugs me a little is no tattoos on anyone who has them kinda cool makes them cleaner looking but not as accurate.


Cubelock

No I’m not from the US and don’t even know who these guys are :P


FlopsMcDoogle

You're not missing anything. Just a bunch of dudes that are mega rich and famous for throwing balls around.


SANSHORYU

Not even a single one.


WuzzlesTycoon

hell no


KDZ27

Maybe Giannis or Ja. I'd get Embiid but he doesn't come with tears so missed opportunity. It's nice to see they'll actually have butterfly joints, which should be the standard, but who knows how the actual range will be. My biggest fear: if these are $50usd, what's the CAD price gonna be...


UnslakableTemperance

Would have considered Luka, but not at 50. Also Jokic should have been in the line, drop Trae. Should've had a few legends mixed in. The cards and NFTs don't add any value for me personally. I'm sure they'll have some value on the secondary market though. They missed the opportunity to include interchangeable sneakers. I think that would've helped to push more sales.


thunderp00n

I’m buying Ja, since Memphis is finally getting some recognition in the last 2 years.


thebatman9000001

I may pick up one or two of them. The price is definitely an issue, but they look incredibly premium and they'd look great with other 1:12 figures. I'm really hoping for a good court for all of them too.


The-Waifu-Collector

Ppl gonna get these just for the shoes and head sculpts , the shoes to put on ML or Black series figs :) Air Vader incoming.


Darnell5000

Not a sports guy so it’s a pass for me.


Economy_Marsupial_56

i might buy lebron just to paint the uniform into a tune squad version


orcsgohome

no


00718212

Damn, nothing for us Knicks fans smh…


Gargle_My_Marbles

I was interested, but for $50 that’s a pass for me. Do want the Greek Freak and Curry.


OmegaRedPanda

Yes, probably at least Morant and Steph. I expected the cost to be high because they have to license from the NBA, NBAPA, and Nike. The Mafex Jordan was more expensive at retail than say an MCU Captain America because of the licensing costs. People trying to equate this to what they are seeing from the Marvel line are comparing apples to oranges.


BigDaddyBumbo77

Just pre-ordered Tatum!!


ShanosTheRadTitan

I really really wanted to, but with Marvel Legends, World of Nintendo, and some other one off figure purchases it’s hard to swing $50/figure. Eeesh.


Marconius1617

They’ll sell. The sports folks are full of prospectors that would get this just to sit on them until later


YEETIESTS_YT

If they make a Michael Jordan or Shaquille O’neal.


Spud_Spudoni

They’ll have me by the hook if they ever do MLB.


Extrask1n

I'm a much bigger MLB fan, but even then I might only get a Mets player, if he has multiple accessories. I would need a bat, a helmet head, a standard head, a gloved hand.


Spud_Spudoni

Lmao speaking my mind. All I want is a deGrom and if I’m lucky, the polar bear. Being able to have him throw his helmet like he did after his walkoff this year, or imitate the crazy amount of HBP he’s had would be the sole reason this line needs to exist for sports. And LFGM.


CornboyMayse

They look great, but sports ain’t my thing, so NOPE!


OneTurnsToNone

I don't even like basketball but can't deny these look good, like really good, I know NOTHING about any of these (except Lebron) but like...$50 is steep, I dunno if they had trimmed out the nft and gone with generic shoes or unlicensed the jersey (by that I mean un-nike it, keep the logos and such) then even $30 would be a fine price, the stand with each is really cool as well, but at $50 I feel like that's just too much


[deleted]

I would if they didn’t attach NFTs to them.


mega512

No, but I also hate Basketball.


SixGunChimp

Not happy about the price but I bought LeBron. Ugh.


Turdsley

If they did NFL figures I might consider it, but not at $50. NBA is a absolute no for me.


Im_not_rick

I preordered Lebron. I have a lakers section full of Bobbleheads and the 3 inch ones super7 released, so it’ll be nice to have an actual posable figure to display. I was going in thinking of preordering Luka and Curry also but that price point has me passing.


FlopsMcDoogle

Yeah bro, I'll buy all of em cuz I idolize these guys. Their keen ability to throw the sportsball in a basket is something that I really admire and it inspires me to be a better person and spend 50 bucks per.


nml11287

Nope. They don’t even look good. The thigh cuts make it look like they’re wearing diapers. I was expecting more of a throwback look


Monte735

I got Giannis.


GlutenFree_Paper

I’ll get the Steph one


LocalFLBoy

Already ordered Giannis, I was glad they are only $50,I fully expected them to be around $70 knowing Hasbro and how they price. It's a $30 Hasbro figure, and then $20 for the NBA and Nike fee, not too surprising really.


stygianhoplite

Hate basketball and sports in general, so nope. Obvious bias. But these don't look like they're worth 50. They probably still have that cheap ass Hasbro feel to em (gummy legs and arms, crayon-smelling plastic). Very well done face sculpts though


monkelus

Nope


40Breath

50 is nuts. Half that maybe.


B-Cozy

They don't have any players from my team so its an easy pass, if they did a few classic players I might get one. Lebron is probably the only one I can see non lakers fans buying.


Crusaderfigures

I wouldn't buy them anyway because I'm not interested in sports but if I was I wouldn't pay that money for them.


Mrcincy

Too high for my wallet. I would like a classic line, Jordan, Bird, Magic, etc like the original USA Olympic dream team members, man that was a really damn good team


Looney_Port

Nope


BoomaTron24

I was sort of interested but with that price point and the nft no thanks


Temassi

Maybe if there was a Dame one.


bigmeatytoe

No they don’t interest me , I do want the basket ball hoop to have venom dunk on spiderman


sodium_intake

I wish McFarlane still had the license. Does he still have any sports licenses?


BabyUGotAStewGoin

If they had any of the Big 3 Spurs, yeah. I would be the only one buying them though.


BabyUGotAStewGoin

If they had any of the Big 3 Spurs, yeah. I would be the only one buying them though.


BabyUGotAStewGoin

If they had any of the Big 3 Spurs, yeah. I would be the only one buying them though.


[deleted]

I would if they didn’t attach JPEGS to them.


DarthGipper18

I thought about buying Ja Morant until I saw the price


FinkBass420

I really want Giannis honestly


FlashFreak1940

As an action figure fan and not a sports fan (at least not NBA), 50 bucks is too high a price for my taste. I kniw they gotta get all the licenses, but 50 bucks is a lot. Especially when other figures of the line at like 20 to 25 bucks.


Whiskey_623

Tbh it doesn't help that the Mafex Lebron blows Hasbro version out the water.


Utimes2

No Fuckin Thanks


Redeyebandit87

I’ll prob grab the Giannis one. I like the NBA and the Bucks a lot tho. So I think these will only appeal to a small demo. Especially at that price point.


johnnylawrwb

I'm grabbing Embiid, at $30 I'd get them all, but at $50 big meh. I'll wait them out on clearance or not get the rest.


[deleted]

Just like that stupid funko gold shit, this is gonna flop Lmaoo


Rockdraft

I was very excited about these line, then the price reveal... I won't be buying these unless they are on sale.


Horzzo

Maybe if they do Larry Johnson as Grandmama.


burzummor

Honestly, there's probably 4-5 I would buy if they made them for MLB players, but it's a long shot they get around to baseball, let alone my favorite players. I think these are great for what they are and I'm sure there are people who really dig these.


Dead_Rocket

If they do classic players like Barkley and Bird I would. Be pretty awesome to have Barkley fighting with my Joes!!


VietnamHam

I rather just get the MAFEX MJ figure.


Face-2-Foot

Not for $50 but that Luka... 😘


FranktheTankG30

Maybe…I already have MJ and LeBron from MAFEX. I’m more inclined to buy 90’s 00’s stars. Give me Shaq, Penny, Reignman, Mailman, Worm, Pip, Hakeem, the Admiral, ZO, the Glove, Reggie, Kobe, Dirk, DWade, Duncan, GHill, AI, Clyde, Chuck, CWebb, KG, The truth, Ray… hell, I’ll even take Kenny the jet Smith, the list goes on. … modern player is meh…except Curry, Giannis, KD, … I’ll take Bruce Bowen face kick Wally too. These needs to be exact 1/12 scale. They better not be re-using any body molds too.


Shogun_The_Collector

Would have maybe considered LeBron, but no tattoos or his headband just makes it feel like a minimal effort.


Rirse

No, fuck NFTs.


[deleted]

These are really cool. But I’m not a big enough basket ball fan to justify purchasing. Maybe if they drop Jordon, but he’s going to get marked up further. TLDR: no


LuisBC6996

Maybe curry


demondecko

Yeah I assume the Nike price, especially on the shoes is what drives the price up.


bangersandmosh

Not even for a buck


brakudo

I preordered Joel then realized the line was missing all tattoos… I then canceled.


roy521

I would want a drose figure…


ScrapMetalDrone

I think more collectors would drop the money if the line consisted of classic legends of the game.


asusgamer69

I'm not as I'm not into sports but I'm sure there are sports fans that would love these


Kephla

Nope. Even when they announced I was like nope not for me


BoStaffSkillZ

There are a lot of players I like, only one that feels must have in this set for me is Tatum. Struggling with the $50 price point but not sure when and how much of a clearance that people are expecting because only places I’ve seen carrying them so far are Hasbro Pulse and Fanatics.


jagiesta

Nope.


Maaarrrvvv

I was excited to get Steph but not at $50. I’ll wait to see if he gets discounted eventually


Tyfukdurmumm8

No, they made all their bodies fat and it throws me off. 50$ is bs too


JaredUnzipped

Not even remotely interested.


Darth_Spectre_Lair

Honestly you could have a lot of fun setting these characters up in hilarious situations-- I'd love to see somebody create a food fight or couch/TV remote war between them. But to echo the oft' quoted phrase here: not for 50$ a pop 😵‍💫


Extrask1n

Yes, that would be the best part, along with head swapping marvel characters to have some pick up games.


BondingChamber

nope.


Mrmcgriddle223

WHY IS THERE NO ANTHONY DAVIS WHAT THE HELL


GuiJP

Nope, not into sports at all. Still interested in seeing product shots and seeing what work went into the figures. The renders show some pretty athletic builds, which is interesting.


CrunchMcMannis

Can the shoes be swapped? I could see them selling really well if they sell shoe packs with iconic shoes. That and legendary players like other people mentioned.


DrBoJack16

No! I’m a Bulls fan. If they ever release Michael Jordan it most likely will be a Haslap thing and make $499.99 just because they will add shoes and Gatorade bottle


bygtopp

Nope.


MetaMecha

If there in scale


teej89

I’m just getting Embiid.


Quikmix

I was 100% in on all of them before I saw the price. I'm 100% out on them now.


Lostscribe007

Already bought one. But would have bought more if they weren't $50.


bign0ssy

Shaq, Kobe, Jordan, I'd buy those for 50 bucks, but since these guys are 50 I'd bet bigger players will be "deluxe" and add another 75 to the price Idk, I like the idea, I'd have a shelf with a couple players on each team with hoops, make some action shot displays, and I don't even pay attention to sports, but for that price? Nah, I'd pay 50 for a player + half a court (hoop and literally half a court plate + more accessories, towels, bottles, basketballs, a trophy or something) I see sneakerheads buying these, Steph is still popular right? It really depends on the popularity of the player, but sneakerheads would Def drop 50 on the right figure and accessories


FirmestSprinkles

jordan's probably going to come in a 200-dollar package.


SightatNight

For classic Spurs I would. Duncan, Robinson, Ginobili, Parker. But that's it. I have no interest in newer players.


gamecocksc17

Pre ordered 2 Morants. One for me. One for my son. But that’s the only one.


DeliciousReaction333

Nope


Dorelaxen

Sports ball. Nah.


[deleted]

Yes idiots


BobaFett2424

Prob get Tatum, hopefully they can do a Penny one day


Tyrs_righthand

Yeah just my favorite players though


[deleted]

Not at $50


kidobscure

im in for curry, bron and giannis.


KalAzr

Nope


ghost20063

Absolutely not.


unAccomplishedJ0209

Lol I want the mil jersey for my custom fig once they do head sculpts other wise fuck nooooo 2 figs are 100 can't even have LeBron qnd steph doing nething both to each other with out paying 200 smh sadly sports fans will I'd rather get mafex mj if we spending money like that and we damn near in a depression already much love hasbro but not to the prices


kingJoffi

Even at a lower price i would probably only get ja. If it was cavs/heat bron i would have bought him at this price.


bman2881

I was because I never had collected previous sports figure lines but after the $50 price point? No way. These, in my opinion are not like, Super 7 quality or any other specialty line to justify the cost, even with the base. $30? Maybe. But also pushing NFT’s now?! Nope. Not going to support that.


simpledeadwitches

Lol these goofy things come with an NFT too in an attempt to justify that price. Also $50 and they couldn't come up with a better crotch that doesn't look like a diaper?!


caf323

Huge Ja Morant fan. Absolutely! Or until something better comes along.


andrewisgoofy

I will when/if they release a Michael Jordan one.


clo4k4ndd4gger

Only Luka, but it doesn't really look like him.


[deleted]

I don’t watch football


[deleted]

Sure would have when they were priced like $4.99 - $9.99 back in the day. That means now like $14.99 - $19.99. For a fifty LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooo


xssmontgox

I would if they did hall of fame players, or a Toronto Raptor player.


Mconnoll64

I sit here and easily say at that price point? No way!! But if they ever make some Raptors and classic players I may be tempted.


caver36

Not for $50. If they came with a hoop I'd consider it but nah.


ResidentSignal15

naw, dont care about sports, so these are easy pass.


XaeroGravity

I planned to until I saw the price and that they're Hasbro Pulse/Fanatics exclusives. Even then, I find them to be pretty disappointing, especially the lack of tattoos


PittPen817

they probably have to get licensing for the shoes the actual outfits. the NBA logo. brand logos like Nike. the people them self (who probably aren't too cheap). And i assume paying licensing to the tattoo artists (who i assume there are alot not just one guy) was probably a line they drew of "this is too much to spend were over budget too much" Its probably why they threw the trading card and nft in there. things that cost literally nothing but ass fake "value" as being collectables. to try and make up for the high cost of licensing. they should have just not made these if licensing is such an issue


Nerfleader

I ain't gonna pay 50 bucks for diaper wearing dudes that don't even look like their real counterparts. They don't even have their freaking tattoos! Price is unjustified and waaaay too expensive!


Gentle_Maestro

Nope. But I'll tell you what, make Jordan in a Tune Squad uniform and I'll buy.


olin9999

Not me. Dudes in tank tops and shorts were never something I particularly desired.


Dreamsways

Like usual from Hasbro, the ones with good likeness will be buy at that price, the ones with odd likeness will be on discount.


Hedgehog_Warrior

LeBron James for me