Quote Originally Posted by griffin View Post
Comparing it to ones that aren't bigger...
MP Skywarp is STILL under $150 on ebay, while Ghost Starscream is STILL under $130. The green-scream and Thundercracker would have been about the same ($100-120) when they were first released, so this new Starscream (with extra accessories and inflation) at $160, is probably about right.
The point I'm trying to make (albeit not very well ) is that when comparing pricing of new MPs, it's only worth observing the current market prices of previous releases.

If you're trying to decide which Takara MP Starscream to purchase, looking at the current price of MP03 and comparing that to MP11 would be the standard of thinking amongst most collectors wouldn't it? Then of course you'd factor in design, quality, availability etc before making an informed decision.

Goks method of thinking (sorry gok, you know I love you man ) is essentially comparing the release price of the new MP11 ($160) to the 2006 release price of MP03 ($120) and simply concluding that MP11 is expensive. I just don't think that your flawed "I never pay more than RRP" mentality can be extended to anything beyond movie toys or anything released beyond the last 6 months.