What are the most expensive classics?

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  1. Tm Tarantulas

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    just out of curiousity, what figures of the classics ( all of the new molds )line are considered to be worth the most, or have the highest asking price?
     
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  2. Roufuss

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    Ultra Magnus
    Skywarp
    Ramjet

    Ratchet, Ironhide, and Optimus Prime are up there.

    Pretty sure Magnus is the most expensive one though.
     
  3. Bountyan

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    Henkei Smokescreen, Ratchet, and Ultra Magnus are pretty expensive ones from the top of my head.
     
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    Henkei Cyclonus is another. Gotta love lavender lol.
     
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    Shattered Glass Rodimus/Prime
    Henkei WildRider
    Ultra Magnus
    Skywarp
    Henkei Mirage
    SDCC Nemesis Prime
    Jetfire
    Cliffjumper
    Ramjet
    Ratchet/Ironhide
     
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    That's ironic to me since that's the only mold I prefer Hasbro over Takara in the entire line.
     
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    Universe Starscream is currently commanding prices in the 50-60 dollar range.
     
  8. Tm Tarantulas

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    thanks for the replies guys!

    one more question


    what single mold would be a fair trade for a FE prime or bulkhead?
     
  9. FatalT 71

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    Magnus is probably the most expensive that I've seen, along with probably Smokescreen, Ironhide, Ratchet, and probably Ramjet.

    I understand a lot of folks like the City Commander set, but I can't understand how it still drives the prices for Ultra Magnus up so high - I'd have thought demand for the toy would have died down a little at least. I'd really like an Ultra Magnus, but not at the going rates.
     
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    City Commander got a re-release, suddenly tons more people need a Magnus, prices go up. These prices on Magnus are some of the highest I've ever seen.
     
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    Hell, even the Titanium G1 Magnus is out of control.... I almost had one at $50, but got sniped...grrr
     
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    I think Ironhide and Ratchet are topping it out, as far as non-exclusives go.
     
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    I have misb Ramjet and Classics voyager prime, and I ALWAYS open, but stuff like this, has made me keep them sealed, and Im quite saddened by that
     
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    If we're throwing in Henkei as well, .i think Inferno is a candidate.
     
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    $200 for Henkei Ratchet = WTF.
     
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    Did someone actually pay that?
     
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    He's expensive but not that expensive. Around $80 before shipping IIRC.
     
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    I don't know if the OP was mostly concerned about mainline releases or exclusives, since exclusives will almost always fetch a mean price. P/CP is always been ridiculously expensive in the secondary market. United Stepper isn't hard to find, but I think because the initial price tag is a bit hard more most of us to swallow.

    And I have a feeling the Battlechargers are gonna fetch a hard price too.

    Annoying tough to find and expensive when you do. Even the Universe deco ispretty expensive for the few that come up. I myself was so annoyed I eventually skipped on him when I found another BIG want on my list, for WAY less hassle (Electro Disruptor Ligier- an exclusive of all things!)
     
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    yeah Ultra Magnus and Skywarp are up there for sure....

    Ill tell ya this too Hardhead goes for big bucks since the Headrobots upgrade
     
  20. [Wing_Saber-X]

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