darkSpyro

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-E...=item1e8c0f49a6

this guy is gonna go for big money.

Kinda funny the box is worth more than the character. without the box this is just a series 1 trigger happy--common as dirt.

Super hard to find. these rarely come up on ebay its mine

"Yours" as in "you own it?"
Or "yours" as in "I'm gonna beat everyone's bids?"

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Don't advertise.This includes the buying/selling/trading of Skylanders toys on the forums.

I think he is going to bid on it...

Maybe he put it up?

The problem is, how do you correlate it? I've seen advertising citations close down a thread for much less, imo. this is advertising an auction...and should be shut down.

I don't think it's an ad it's just super rare to see one up for auction. Besides if the mods want it down they will take it down. Besides the whole ad buy sell trade thing here is just getting out of hand! We all know the policies here on that stuff..

Assuming this item isn't the OP's, then I don't see the issue. Posting an item for sale on another site happens all the time. Granted, it's usually a major retailer, not eBay...

...If linking to eBay auctions is off limits, then the whole "eBay fails" thread needs to go.

In this case, regardless who the auction belongs to, I (not that my opinion really matters in the grand scheme of things) am okay with this one getting posted... Interested in seeing how high this bugger goes...

When he says "it's mine", I'm not entirely sure he means that he's selling it. I think he may be buying it. Current highest bidder is the same username that I see trying to bid and win many other rare skylanders that are put for sale on eBay, such as every metallic purple one for bidding. Kind of fits the OP and his collection of purple eye brawls. Thus I doubt he's advertising to sell it as much as he is giving others a clue that it's for sale and daring them to outbid him. Just my speculation though.

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Kinda funny the box is worth more than the character. without the box this is just a series 1 trigger happy--common as dirt.

Pretty much ones paying for a common as dirt trigger happy that is "trapped" in a limited/rare box.

Judas is not selling it. He seems to be bidding on it, due to the fact that Judas lives in the Nevada area, and this seller is shipping from Georgia.

I can't believe people pay so much money for these.

Quote: mantez

I can't believe people pay so much money for these.

i know they ra e just toys i mean come on people.

Quote: mantez

I can't believe people pay so much money for these.

Yeah especially considering it will one day be a worthless piece of plastic in a cardboard box.

NO this isnt mine. i plan on paying good money for him

Quote: Judaschrist0240

NO this isnt mine. i plan on paying good money for him

Thank you for clarifying.

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Quote: mantez

I can't believe people pay so much money for these.

Yeah especially considering it will one day be a worthless piece of plastic in a cardboard box.

My thoughts exactly...don't see why anyone would spend over a 100 bucks for these figures. ....but to each his own. shrug

This figure is extremely rare for several reasons:

1. Less than 100 of these probably exist. Most of them were opened.

2. The Trigger Happy inside isn't an average one, it's pretty much a prototype. It was meant to work with a demo of Spyro's Adventure.

3. Only press were given them.

Quote: Matteomax

This figure is extremely rare for several reasons:

1. Less than 100 of these probably exist. Most of them were opened.

2. The Trigger Happy inside isn't an average one, it's pretty much a prototype. It was meant to work with a demo of Spyro's Adventure.

3. Only press were given them.

Being rare means nothing. Rarity doesn't equate to value...demand vs quantity does.

Can anyone confirm these characters won't work in any Skylanders game?

Quote: GhostRoaster

Quote: Matteomax

This figure is extremely rare for several reasons:

1. Less than 100 of these probably exist. Most of them were opened.

2. The Trigger Happy inside isn't an average one, it's pretty much a prototype. It was meant to work with a demo of Spyro's Adventure.

3. Only press were given them.

Being rare means nothing. Rarity doesn't equate to value...demand vs quantity does.

Can anyone confirm these characters won't work in any Skylanders game?

Yep and as soon as this game runs it's course the hundred dollar + figures will plummet in price. Supply and Demand as stated. As soon as the Demand is gone so is the value.

Pretty sure that this guy will sell for at least $1,000, give or take a few hundred.

Quote: Matteomax

Pretty sure that this guy will sell for at least $1,000, give or take a few hundred.

Folks announcing they will pay "pretty penny" for this and announcements like this just sounds like a set up for bid pumping. Anyone one to line up for a legalized fleecing? Step right up.

I never understood why people waste so much money on skylanders lol my wife would kill me and I would feel awful after spending that much money on something that just sits there. Especially when it will never be more valuable than it is now

I wouldn't be surprised if someone here already contacted the seller with an offer.

you have to be crazy or rich to afford this!!!!
double think about this! do you have the money?
i mean, I'm not forcing you to take advice from a stranger but, i mean, just think about it.
but side note* doesn't this belong in ebay fails?

*waits for deletion*

If I could sell a single one of my figures that - at best, appears exactly like a very common figure I already have (and quite possibly doesn't work at all) - and get enough money that I could buy all the Trap Team stuff that's going to be released... I'd have to very, very strongly consider it...

Quote: GhostRoaster

Quote: Matteomax

This figure is extremely rare for several reasons:

1. Less than 100 of these probably exist. Most of them were opened.

2. The Trigger Happy inside isn't an average one, it's pretty much a prototype. It was meant to work with a demo of Spyro's Adventure.

3. Only press were given them.

Being rare means nothing. Rarity doesn't equate to value...demand vs quantity does.

Can anyone confirm these characters won't work in any Skylanders game?

I've researched these things quite extensively since 2012. If you're genuinely interested in learning about the 2011 E3 promo Skylanders, below is a pretty good article, which I've contributed alot of my thoughts to. Please read my comments at the end of the article if you want to know how this TH differs from a standard factory released one.

http://blog.pricecharting.com/...spyro-gill.html

Essentially, the toy figure itself is the same pose as a standard factory released TH. The uniqueness lies within the RFID chip and promo packaging. The chip is prototype like in nature because it would only "come to life" if the same beta version portal and game was used as it was in June 2011 at E3. As a result, you will receive a portal error, like the following, if you place these on a standard SSA portal.




Here is a screen shot of what the in-game 2011 E3 Spyro looked like when placing it on the beta version portal vs. the SSA factory released portals we are all familiar with.





The 3:03, 3:46, & 4:25 mark of the video show the E3 figures when placed upon the E3 prototype portal:




Here's a normal SSA Spyro sequence when placed upon the portal:




The eBay auction IS NOT mine. I simply wanted to educate those that are truly interested in these...

Quote: goldenrushducks

you have to be crazy or rich to afford this!!!!
double think about this! do you have the money?
i mean, I'm not forcing you to take advice from a stranger but, i mean, just think about it.
but side note* doesn't this belong in ebay fails?

*waits for deletion*

It's not exactly a fail.

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Pretty sure that this guy will sell for at least $1,000, give or take a few hundred.

Give or take SEVERAL hundred!

From what I've seen, the winning bidder may not follow through with payment, but the second highest bidder certainly was earnest in his/her bid...

These things are getting pricey!

Well congrats on who ever won the ebay auction...my high bid was $1500.....I didnt even stand a chance..lol

My bid of $1700 was outbid by t_h_e_f_o_s_s_i_l.

thanks Dlua for the extra info on these. i will be sure to bid more next time i see one.

$1700?!

Quote: TacoMakerSkys

$1700?!

Its a very very very rare skylander handed out in 2011 most were more then likely open/lost cause skylanders was nothing at this point. Ppl will pay alot of things that rare.

Quote: Judaschrist0240

My bid of $1700 was outbid by t_h_e_f_o_s_s_i_l.

thanks Dlua for the extra info on these. i will be sure to bid more next time i see one.

I know I don't keep up with the forum as much these days, but am I supposed to know who t_h_e_f_o_s_s_i_l is??

Quote: DluA

Quote: Judaschrist0240

My bid of $1700 was outbid by t_h_e_f_o_s_s_i_l.

thanks Dlua for the extra info on these. i will be sure to bid more next time i see one.

I know I don't keep up with the forum as much these days, but am I supposed to know who t_h_e_f_o_s_s_i_l is??

He's somebody who has insane amounts of money to throw around to get a rare toy/piece of plastic. Some people don't know where to draw the line when it comes to spending money on things. It's like those silly people who spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for baseball cards. The only difference is that rare baseball cards can retain or increase in value whereas a Skylander can only go down in value once the novelty of Skylanders wears off...give it 2-3 years...you'll see.

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Quote: TacoMakerSkys

$1700?!

Its a very very very rare skylander handed out in 2011 most were more then likely open/lost cause skylanders was nothing at this point. Ppl will pay alot of things that rare.

I understand that it's rare, but paying almost $2,000 is outrageous!

Dude... so much crying in this thread. Worry less about what people do with their own money and worry more what you do with your own.

Agreed UncleBob....and yes...paying almost two grand for a toy that will be worth nothing in about 4 to 5 years...is crazy. And i don't care how rare it is...it dosen't work it the normal game, and getting your hands on that Beta Program are going to be slim.. and none. It is still going to be worth verrrry little in 4 to 5 years...maybe 10.
But like the old line reads...."A fool and his/her money are soon parted"...

Well his is the same clown that keeps popping the purple eye brawls out of the package and sell them for $400. So I'm certain this will end up back on the market again soon enough... maybe even mysteriously popped out from its packaging

Quote: Judaschrist0240

My bid of $1700 was outbid by t_h_e_f_o_s_s_i_l.

thanks Dlua for the extra info on these. i will be sure to bid more next time i see one.

That fossil must be a Helix Fossil *arrows shot*


Also 1700$ DANG that is a lot

Quote: Phoenix_Lord

Agreed UncleBob....and yes...paying almost two grand for a toy that will be worth nothing in about 4 to 5 years...is crazy. And i don't care how rare it is...it dosen't work it the normal game, and getting your hands on that Beta Program are going to be slim.. and none. It is still going to be worth verrrry little in 4 to 5 years...maybe 10.
But like the old line reads...."A fool and his/her money are soon parted"...

While we can't predict the future, we do know the franchise will eventually fade. What's to say that the collector market for these rare gems won't remain vibrant? Not ours to say, but the odds are against us.

DluA: Thanks for posting. I remember some of your very interesting information being posted while you were chasing this stuff...I think it's all REQUIRED reading for any skyfan.

Quote: GhostRoaster

DluA: Thanks for posting. I remember some of your very interesting information being posted while you were chasing this stuff...I think it's all REQUIRED reading for any skyfan.

No problem GhoastRoaster. If it helped even one person then I was happy to do so.

I think this was the 4th, perhaps 5th packaged 2011 E3 TH that I've seen come up on eBay since 2011. I've only seen 1 Spyro come up for sale. NEVER a Gill Grunt! I wonder if they distributed more of the TH's to the press than the other two?

I'll admit being confounded here...I've decided to go after one of each of the original Spyro's Adventure toys, but even with that in mind this feels less like a Skylander and more like a promo item, akin to that oversized Spyro statue.

Must be nice to have that kind of money I guess. I'd have much rather have had Gill Grunt & co gotten regular boxed releases so I can put my green one away in a proper box. This Trigger Happy's just bobbing about in there.

I may be wrong but I would assume and hope that people store these in fire boxes.

Quote: DluA

Quote: GhostRoaster

DluA: Thanks for posting. I remember some of your very interesting information being posted while you were chasing this stuff...I think it's all REQUIRED reading for any skyfan.

No problem GhoastRoaster. If it helped even one person then I was happy to do so.

I think this was the 4th, perhaps 5th packaged 2011 E3 TH that I've seen come up on eBay since 2011. I've only seen 1 Spyro come up for sale. NEVER a Gill Grunt! I wonder if they distributed more of the TH's to the press than the other two?

None of them are as rare as your prototype Slam Bam, though.

Quote: Kung Fu Man

I'll admit being confounded here...I've decided to go after one of each of the original Spyro's Adventure toys, but even with that in mind this feels less like a Skylander and more like a promo item, akin to that oversized Spyro statue.

Must be nice to have that kind of money I guess. I'd have much rather have had Gill Grunt & co gotten regular boxed releases so I can put my green one away in a proper box. This Trigger Happy's just bobbing about in there.

I'd be interested in understanding how you plan on going after these? As someone who has been looking for the last 2 years, it's fairly difficult to track these down. PM me and we can perhaps help each other...

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I may be wrong but I would assume and hope that people store these in fire boxes.

It's funny that you mention this... I was just discussing the idea of hardcore collectors failing to do ANYTHING when it comes to storing and protecting their collectibles with a professional toy dealer. You might be surprised to learn that many collectors neglect to even dust their items that are in the open, let alone protect them and insure them.

Quote: UncleBob

Dude... so much crying in this thread. Worry less about what people do with their own money and worry more what you do with your own.

I personally don't care what others do with their money. I'm just surprised of how high the bidding went.

Quote: Matteomax

None of them are as rare as your prototype Slam Bam, though.

Hmmmm... I think I agree, but then again... I've not exactly seen a packaged E3 Gill Grunt either!!!