A few years ago I got myself hyped up enough to go hit a Wal-Mart on Black Friday – and the closest one is about 40 minutes away. I didn’t have a plan or anything specific I was looking for, so it wasn’t a great use of my time. So even though I no longer venture out on these cold Black Fridays, that doesn’t stop me from looking for great toy deals online.
This is WAY outside of my target spending range for this holiday season, but I figure some of you collectors out there are flush with cash. If so, then this list of cool but expensive gifts compiled by Entertainment Earth might be right in your wheelhouse. And if you’re feeling especially generous, please send me Kirk’s Captain’s Chair – my wife will divorce me but I’ll put it right in front of the TV and wait patiently for a Star Trek marathon.
10 Really Cool Expensive Gifts for the Holidays from Entertainment Earth
For All Ages, Especially 18 and Up
In the nick of time for the holidays, Entertainment Earth announces its Top 10 List of Really Cool Expensive Gifts that are sure to brighten this special season.
This full-size, set-accurate reproduction of Captain Kirk’s command chair is hand crafted to the standards of the original by HMS Creative Productions for Roddenberry. Complete with authentic sounds and all the lights and switches, it’s sure to be the most talked about piece of furniture in your home or office for years to come.
From the exhilarating escape scene in Star Wars: A New Hope, this astounding resin statue from Attakus is perfectly cast in the finest detail. It measures an incredible 68-inches long and provides an astonishing open view of the inside of the vessel. A limited edition of 400 pieces, this French import will become the centerpiece of any Star Wars aficionado’s collection.
Direct from Gotham City, this superb Batmobile replica is based on designs for the original Tim Burton / Michael Keaton film models, with interior references scaled down from the full-size props. Loaded with details like working lights and a fire effect at the rear, and limited to just 500 pieces worldwide, the awesome fiberglass vehicle from Toynami measures 29-inches long. It’s a “wonderful toy” any collector will cherish.
The king of the jungle is here in an unbelievable lifesize replica from Steiff in Germany that stands a whopping 43-inches tall in soft brown plush, complete with realistic mane and attitude. This big kitty is certain to intimidate any unwanted guests who cross his path.
A truly matchless His Airness collectible. Retain your favorite memories of the 10-time NBA scoring leader, 5-time NBA MVP with this personally autographed, UDA-authenticated, synthetic leather Wilson basketball from Upper Deck.
Presenting the most impressive Snoopy ever… a larger-than-life-sized mohair pooch that stands an imposing 31-inches tall. The biggest beagle of all time, he’s exquisitely crafted in Germany by Steiff and limited to a production run of only 500 pieces. Snoopy is sure to sell out quickly.
A dream come true, you can now bring a lifesize Jedi Master into your living room to counsel and protect you. This Supreme Edition Collector’s Yoda Replica from Rubies stands 26-inches tall on a themed base and includes a detachable green lightsaber. He’s so lifelike, you’ll swear Yoda is standing in front of you!
This amazing and gigantic set from NECA is limited to 300 pieces worldwide. It showcases movie accurate, hand-painted resin statues of Jack Skellington, Sally, Mayor, and Vampire that range in size from 7 to 12-inches tall and feature extraordinary bases and accessories that include pumpkins, Zero, a black cat, and a 16-inch clock tower. Tim Burton would be proud.
Sturdy and quality built with a genuine leather interior, here’s the Mark V Iron Man Suit in its briefcase form. The lockable, fully functional briefcase from Museum Replicas is expertly constructed of aluminum with an elaborate machined look, and measures 16-inches tall x 21-inches wide x 6 1/2-inches deep. It’s a limited edition of 1,000 pieces.
A clever parody of the classic Beatles album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, this hand painted cel is a 150-piece, hand-numbered limited edition from Acme Archives. It features stunning artwork straight from The Simpsons, measures 15-inches tall x 14-inches wide, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
We’re now in the second of four weeks of the progressive sale at Things From Another World, and the discount this week is at 50%. There’s still over 200 action figures on the sales list – there’s no more DC Universe Classics left, but there’s still plenty of DC Direct Blackest Night, Marvel Select, Marvel Universe, Halo, Star Trek, and much, much more. And at 50% off, you can get the NECA Army of Two figures for the price of one.
Here’s some of the action figures I saw in the sale:
Blackest Night Series 3 Star Sapphire Action Figure – $9.99 (50% off)
Army Of Two: Rios 7-in Action Figure – $8.99 (50% off)
Army Of Two: Salem 7-in Action Figure – $8.99 (50% off)
Happy shopping!
It’s time for another of our amazing progressive sales here at TFAW.com! During our Back to School Steals Sale, we’ll be discounting thousands of awesome comics, graphic novels, toys, and more. The best part: the discount gets bigger each week–from 40-70%!
9/06-9/12: Save 40%
9/13-9/19: Save 50%
9/20-9/24: Save 60%
9/25-9/30: Save 70%
These deals will be here today, gone tomorrow, so don’t wait too long–someone else might snag the items you want!
Starting this Labor Day weekend, Things From Another World is holding a progressive sale. This week, the discount on sales items, including action figures, is 40%. Each week through the end of the month, the discount increases to top off at 70% off. In toys, there’s over 300 items on the sales list, including DC Direct Blackest Night, DC Universe Classics, Marvel Select, Marvel Universe, Halo, Star Trek, and much, much more. The real trick is how long to wait – do you want to hold out for a bigger discount and risk the item selling out?
Here’s some of the action figures I saw in the sale:
I’m not sure if the Kirk figures in this assortment will use a new head sculpt. Spock’s new head sculpt works alright for the “Where No Man Has Gone Before” pilot figure, but I think it doesn’t fit as well as the original sculpt for later in the series.
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