125: Marvel Legends 101 🧑‍🏫

Summary
In this episode of Comic Dudes, hosts Dave and Matt discuss their unplanned hiatus, the journey into action figure collecting, and the evolution of Marvel Legends. They explore pricing trends, the shift in collecting culture, and the importance of community support in the hobby. The conversation highlights the challenges collectors face today and the hope that comes from engaging with fellow enthusiasts. The conversation then shifts to the most expensive Marvel Legends figures, detailing their retail prices and current market values.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back and Podcast Updates
02:54 The Rise of Action Figure Collecting
05:52 The History of Marvel Legends
08:51 Innovations in Action Figures
12:01 Pricing Trends in Action Figures
14:55 The Impact of Collecting on Budgets
18:05 Pre-Ordering and Market Trends
29:54 The Cost of Collecting: Justifying Expenses
31:19 The Evolution of Collecting: Past vs Present
39:06 Community Engagement: The Good and the Bad
48:07 The Most Expensive Marvel Legends Figures
01:12:32 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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