Best of Video Game Figures 2014 - Part 1!

As one of the original "Thriftdwellers", I'm always hunting for a deal! One of the great things about looking back at "last year's" stock is DEALS and SALES*! Knowing ahead of time what you want is an advantage out in the wild when the high pressure, spur of the moment opportunities arise. You may want to keep an eye out for these, here's a look at some of the coolest video game related items available at a comic book store near you...

*(P.S. You may have to do some bartering with shop keeps for deals... just remind them you're there to help them make room for the new stock!)

Batman Arkham Origins Large 1/4 Scale Figure
 by NECA

This sucker is huge! Up close in person this figure (and all the other 1/4 Scale figures by NECA for that matter) are very well detailed and painted. The large, 18" tall figures usually retail $99-$120 CDN at local collectable stores, which given the quality and size, seems like a steal. However, unlike their smaller counterparts, these larger versions do lack the "hyper-articulation" from the smaller scale versions. Still,  I bet this will look fantastic in the man (or woman) cave!
-Source link necaonline.com

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Amiibos
by Nintendo
To say there was a craze related to the release of the Amiibos is an understatement. Their timing was perfect just before Christmas coinciding with the release of Super Smash Bros for the WiiU, these $14 (CDN) stocking stuffers were being snatched up left and right by crazyed parents and gamers! More than just figures, combined with certain Nintendo WiiU games, an Amiibo provides the gamers with certain bonuses by "tapping" them on your controller.

Tapping a Link Amiibo with Hyrule Warriors can provide you bonus attacks and items.

With Nintendo limiting a few of the figures, everyone seemed to be on the hunt for rarities like "the Villager" and "Marth" (rumored not to be re-produced), Amiibos reached a fevered pitch this year! In fact, a factory error "2 Gun Samus" sold online for over $2500! High prices is one of the dangers of buying newly released items at the height of the craze. Conversely, waiting for deals like I usually do, you may miss out. Everyone has to judge for themselves what's the right thing to do. Seems a lot of this craze was fueled by rumors and speculations however. Great marketing plan on behalf of Nintendo!
Click here to see how Amiibos work
The Official Site
The 2 Gun Samus

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Classic Video Game Appearance Figures 

by NECA

As they appeared in their 8-Bit video games! Notice the orange of Freddy and purple Jason!

Shooting retro video game lovers in the heart, these cross collectables (video games and figures) NECA has created a total of 6 different licenced figures (so far), 3 of which released in 2014, as they looked in their 8-Bit video game versions, including color themes, presentation and packaging. The look  of these figures is very unique, a great addition to any retro gamer or figure collection.

In 2013,  NECA released Nightmare on Elm Street's "Freddy", "Jason" from Friday the 13th and Robocop from... well... Robocop. 2014 saw the releases of Predator, Rocky and Rambo, all figures with games from the same name. All well designed and crafted, there's no question that these reek of awesomeness! The question is, will you unseal them or keep them forever preserved? At $30 each, they're very reasonable. 
NECA's Website


Part 2 - Coming Soon!