Not that I'd pay $895 for an MP44, but remember that this is an import price, much of which is dictated by import taxes, levies etc. that the government slaps on. This isn't a new thing. Specialist import stores typically sell toys for far above RRP.

Now bear in mind that at maximum RRP including tax, MP-44 retails for about $735. This means that Kings' import price is about 122% above RRP, which for an import price isn't all that bad considering. Kings sold Siege Deluxes for $47, which compared to the $29 price that we're seeing at locals, that's a hike of 162%. And remember when import stores were often selling stuff at double RRP? (e.g. TFC reissue Autobot Cars at $70)

Online purchasing, especially with pre-order discounts, has always been cheaper than buying from import stores. Why pay $70 for a TFC Inferno when I could get it for $35 direct from Japan?