Considering Avengers: Endgame has been out for a number of weeks, spoilers should no longer be an issue. Regardless, please rest assured no plot points will be revealed. Why? This article is all about that cool Endgame merch!
Putting aside the film's individual merits, there is no denying Endgame is quite a big deal. Has there ever been a movie with so much hype? The Lord of the Rings trilogy may be the only proper contender. Even then, The Return of the King is not the final entry in an expansive adventure spanning 20+ chapters. Avengers: Endgame might not be the best movie of the year, but it is likely to be the greatest cinematic event of the last decade. A good or terrible crowd can make or break a viewing experience, and Endgame definitely needs to be watched in an auditorium packed with fans apt at distinguishing their Mjolnirs from their Stormbreakers.
Along with being pretty neat, collectibles serve as a testament to one's passion for a brand. Only truly invested fans are willing to drop $$ on a cool Spider-Man statue or wear a Deadpool shirt in public. At times, merchandise may appear like a cynical byproduct of a greedy industry, but then one item comes around that simply needs to be placed on a shelf next to our games and manga collection!
That being said, premium items often balloon in price to ridiculous proportions! Here are 10 Endgame collectibles that are so expensive, it makes no sense (and 10 that are totally worth it)!
20 Too Expensive: Loki's Masterpiece (Hot Toys) ($1,100)
Hot Toys market limited edition collectibles for an array of high profile franchises. Unsurprisingly, Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe is popular enough to warrant a couple of statues, including an immaculate 12-inch figure of everyone's favorite mischief Asgardian god.
Prior to progressing any further, this seems like an ideal time to state that none of the "Too Expensive" entries suffer from shoddy or misguided workmanship. Honestly, the majority of these toys are undeniably impressive. If it were not for the absurd price of $1,1000 - before shipping - Loki would already be resting on a counter alongside Super Saiyan Goku and a one-handed Batman.
19 Worth It: Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet
Prior to Avengers: Infinity War, the Infinity Stones felt like little more than a MacGuffin to loosely connect the likes of Ronan the Accuser and Loki through a common goal. Putting aside comic book fans familiar with the Infinity Gauntlet storyline, the stones were not up to much until Thanos showed up and started to flex his muscles.
In the world of awesome Thanos merchandise, few compare to this stunning replica of the antagonist's ultimate weapon. While the stones are not removable, they do light-up and the gauntlet comes installed with sound effects from Phase Three's final two Avengers movies. While one of the more expensive "worth it" entries, Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet is quite incredible!
18 Too Expensive: Avengers: Endgame's Heroes Combine To Form Thanos ($154.99)
Out of all the "Too Expensive" candidates, Hasbro's Marvel Legends set inches the closest to a price somewhere in the ballpark of acceptability. Packaged in individual cases, seven characters are presented as plastic 6-inch toys. With the exception of Captain America, every figure has a removable part that can be combined to produce Thanos. Marvel's ultimate villain is basically reduced to a Zord from Power Rangers.
While the price is not extremely off-putting, the chosen characters are slightly disappointing. Including Thanos, only three figures are actually based on personalities featured in Avengers: Endgame. This set lacks cohesion and thematic consistency, with characters being thrown into the mix for seemingly no reason.
17 Worth It: A Hoodie Worthy Of An Avenger
The Quantum Hoddie is inspired by the wardrobe worn by the heroes during Avengers: Endgame's second act. Although the hoodie's on-the-nose name makes avoiding spoilers seem kind of pointless, we will just say that the jacket's source is briefly highlighted during the movie's trailer.
A polyester blend suitable for a light jog or a leisurely stroll across New York's rooftops, the Quantum Hoodie is the type of jacket that tends to cause impromptu posing sessions whenever a mirror makes an appearance.
16 Too Expensive: Hulk Smash ($400+)
Over the years, the Marvel Legends toyline has produced a handful of truly fantastic figures. Consequently, the brand holds some nostalgic value for certain people, and this devotion is mostly earned. Striving to offer quality and quantity, the latter inadvertently results in the former fluctuating between figure to figure.
Successful manufacturers practically never undervalue their own service. So, if a toy is typically sold for approximately $19.99, then one can safely assume the item is not worth much more. Marvel Legends' Hulk may be twice as large as many of Hasbro's current stock, but an extra 6-inches is hardly worth $400.
15 Worth It: Guardians Of The Galaxy Power Bank
Pulled away from Earth with no time to pack a travel bag, Peter Quill treasures his Walkman as his mother's final keepsake. The prop compliments Guardians of the Galaxy's '80s aesthetic and tone, whilst also providing a legitimate in-universe justification for the soundtrack's myriad of pop songs. These small details help promote immersion in such a fantastical and often silly space drama.
Designed after Star-Lord's Walkman, this USB power bank is compatible with supposedly most modern phones, tablets, and wireless devices. Lightweight and packed with a 4000mAh battery, the Mixtape Power Bank should be able to fully charge a smartphone and still have energy left to spare.
14 Too Expensive: Mini Groot (Hot Toys) ($698)
Only so much cuteness can be resisted before the pressure grows too great and the flood gates open. Before Vin Diesel can say "Groot," a $700 figure is added to the cart whilst the mouse icon hovers over the order. At the end of the day, we are only human.
Shipping with a pair of interchangeable hands and three faces, Hot Toys' Mini Groot is designed to scale, so it is basically the same as having the real Groot in your living room. Frankly, raising a baby anthropomorphic tree is probably cheaper than purchasing this replica.
13 Worth It: Thanos' Bathrobe
If Avengers: Endgame took place in Deadpool's universe, a scene featuring Thanos dressed in a bathrobe while armed with the Infinity Gauntlet might very well be a reality. Alas, fans (and Josh Brolin) will simply have to make do with sweet battle armor. The pressing need to reduce the universe's population by half does not permit Thanos to take a spa day; that being said, the villain's priorities might have changed if Merchoid's cozy-looking robe was around.
Echoing Thanos' purple-and-gold armor, Thanos' casual robe appears incredibly soft to the touch, so much so, an image of the item is enough to cause us to yearn for a warm bed near a roaring fire.
12 Too Expensive: Funko Pop Thor ($299.99)
Funko Pop toys are here to stay. These lopsided figures are so popular, it is only a matter of time before Hollywood blesses the world with The Funko Pop Movie. Hopefully, this is one prediction that completely misses the mark.
Permitting nobody is hurt in the process, a personal passion should be above criticism. If Funko Pop figures scratch a collector's itch, then more power to them! Be it Deluxe Editions of video games or a $40 burger, at one time or another, virtually everybody has overpaid for a sought-after item. While certain collectibles are expensive right out of the gate, most have their prices artificially inflated after the fact. Seriously, $299 for a Funko Pop?
11 Worth It: That Is (Captain) America's Backpack
The most amazing thing about Captain America's backpack is that it compliments Steve Rogers' persona. Can you not imagine Steve as a tourist strapped with a practical bag, a pouch, and an old school camera? Captain America brought normalcy back into fashion. Now, in all fairness, an 80-year-old super soldier with abs of steel and Chris Evans' face is hardly your average joe; nevertheless, Steve's sincerity sells the dream.
Patriotic without coming across as parody, the Stars and Straps Backpack has a number of additional pockets to ensure resources are well-organized. Due to the association with Avengers, this backpack will work even if someone has never set foot in the United States of America!
