When it comes to high-end, ultra realistic collectible action figures featuring characters like Spider-Man, Batman and the Avengers, there are few brands more popular than Hot Toys. Yet many people who first encounter these unique collectibles can be taken aback by the price. All of which begs the question: just how much do Hot Toys cost?
The answer is that a new Hot Toys action figure can cost anywhere from $200 to $500 USD, depending on which character you choose to get. Larger figures and limited editions offerings can be even more expensive and top the $1,000 USD range. The price can be significantly more if you live outside the United States due to additional import fees and taxes. It’s also important to note that if you purchase a Hot Toys figure online there are additional shipping costs to consider.
(For more information on pricing, you can also check out our blogs Why are Hot Toys So Expensive and Do Hot Toys Go Up in Value?)
How Much is Shipping
If you live in the United States you can expect to pay at least $20 USD for basic shipping (although you may pay more for larger figures or if you’re looking to expedite your shipping). That being said Sideshow Collectibles (which is the official distributor of Hot Toys in the US) does offer free shipping for a number products. You can learn more about Sideshow’s US Shipping options here. Some other online retailers may have slightly cheaper shipping options, but in most cases they’re on par with Sideshow.
If on the other hand you live outside the continental United States, your shipping costs may be much higher and you may also have to pay additional customs fees, which can add up quickly. In some cases it may actually be cheaper for you to purchase a figure in person and avoid any additional costs. You can learn more about Sideshow’s international shipping fees here or check out the options for some of the other online retailers we list below.
Layaway Payment Options
As the official distributor of Hot Toys for most of the world, Sideshow does offer flexible Payment Plans which allow you to purchase the figures in instalments, with a small amount of interest added. This payment plan, however, may not be available if you live outside the United States and does require you being approved by Sideshow’s third-party processing platform called Affirm. Applying for Affirm will not impact your credit score, so is a great option if you’re looking to pick up more than one figure or a particularly expensive item. It’s worth noting that other online retailers (such as Hot Toys) also offer payment plans, so you might want to do a bit of shopping to see if you can save a few bucks.
Where to Buy Hot Toys
While Hot Toys do have limited numbers, there are several options for where you can purchase new figures either online or in person at a physical retail location.
- Sideshow Collectibles: Sideshow is also the official distributor of Hot Toys for most of the world. You can buy directly from their website and as noted above they have a flexible layaway plan.
- Amazon: Amazon does offer a wide range of Hot Toys. And while prices can sometimes be a bit higher than you’ll find with other retailers, you can purchase from third-party sellers.
- Wal-Mart: Locations in both Canada and the US do actually carry Hot Toys and you can purchase them in-store or online. Inventory, however, can be somewhat limited.
- BigBadToyStore: As one of the most popular online toy distributors in the world, BBTS does carry a wide range of Hot Toys. As with other distributors, however, selection can vary.
- Toys Wonderland: Another large online distributor, Toys Wonderland also has a fair number of Hot Toys available and also offers a flexible payment plan program and rewards system.
- Your Local Comic Shop: Sideshow does distribute Hot Toys products to thousands of physical brick and mortar retail stores in the US, Canada, Asia and Europe.
You’ll note that we don’t include eBay on this list as there is the risk of receiving knock off Hot Toys figures, so if you do go this route be cautious.
You can also learn more in our blog Where to Buy Hot Toys Figures.
Final Thoughts
So there you have it. The answer to the question: how much do Hot Toys cost. There’s no doubt that these incredible high-end action figures can be expensive, but for the countless collectors around the world who shell out for these hard-to-find collectibles, there’s no doubt that they’re worth every penny.
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