Hot Toys- 300 - King Leonidas spec and pics

surfin4 · Oct 4, 2014

Leonidas was the first 1/6 figure i ever bought, now i got 40 -50 plus........but leonidas is pure eye candy and really stands out from the crowd.

The Iron Koob · Oct 4, 2014

surfin4 said:
Leonidas was the first 1/6 figure i ever bought, now i got 40 -50 plus........but leonidas is pure eye candy and really stands out from the crowd.

Cool. Link to your collection?

surfin4 · Oct 8, 2014

Need to learn how to upload pics........just bought a couple of custom stands for a few figures i put together from a fellow freak mudblood , and promised to upload the pics of the figures with the new stands , once i learn how to upload pics will post the lot.

Texas Finest · Nov 11, 2014

So for those of you who have this figure, is he worth the price tag that some people on ebay are asking for $600 +...........Thanks

Dollmanron · Nov 11, 2014

He's a great figure, but I must admit having to keep him in a static pose for fear of rips and tears in the rubber body doesn't make him worth $600 and I'm glad I didn't pay that much for mine. If you're going to keep him mint in box maybe, but then you're really not getting the full enjoyment on that hand of it either. So it really comes down to what you're wanting it for, and how bad.

Texas Finest · Nov 11, 2014

Dollmanron said:
He's a great figure, but I must admit having to keep him in a static pose for fear of rips and tears in the rubber body doesn't make him worth $600 and I'm glad I didn't pay that much for mine. If you're going to keep him mint in box maybe, but then you're really not getting the full enjoyment on that hand of it either. So it really comes down to what you're wanting it for, and how bad.

Oh ok, well I been reading the threads and havent really heard of anyone having rips or tears on the body is that common. Someone offered me theirs for $550. Said its in mint condition and never removed or displayed. I will probably just display him inside a detolf display case in a normal pose. Just trying to justify the price tag from $170 back then to $550 now. Do you have any pics of yours?
I mean I liked the movie

Lejuan · Nov 11, 2014

Yeh, it's beautiful to look at but I sold mine. I was tempted to keep it just for its historical value (engineering-wise) - but even as a set-and-forget collector, I couldn't see the point in having a figure that offered just one safe posing option and that might rot in a few years regardless. I wasn't big on the movie either though.

Texas Finest · Nov 11, 2014

Lejuan said:
Yeh, it's beautiful to look at but I sold mine. I was tempted to keep it just for its historical value (engineering-wise) - but even as a set-and-forget collector, I couldn't see the point in having a figure that offered just one safe posing option and that might rot in a few years regardless. I wasn't big on the movie either though.

Dang that sucks, Do you know of anyone that owns this figure that has come across signs of rot in the rubber....would like to see some pics if possible.....Just want to keep him in a standard pose.

Lejuan · Nov 11, 2014

TexasFinest said:
Dang that sucks, Do you know of anyone that owns this figure that has come across signs of rot in the rubber....would like to see some pics if possible.....Just want to keep him in a standard pose.

i've only seen a couple of instances where the rubber body has torn or perished - and at least one of those was a result of the owner obviously having attempted to raise the arm above the head. After 4-5 years since the figure was released it seems to have held up really well. Your chances of getting one in excellent condition are good. Who knows, the figure might last as long as any other figure you'd buy.

Dollmanron · Nov 11, 2014

No pictures on file, but if I did it probably would be just his hands down by his sides holding his spear and shield. As for problem I've had, his sheath came apart and I had to super-glue it back together.

abake · Nov 11, 2014

I've had mine for a few years and no problems yet.
But I do wish I could pose it in more dramatics ways... Has anybody tried switching the body?

Y4NK33 PL4N3T · Nov 11, 2014

If you're looking for dynamic poses your best bet would be to grab a rubber body and just bash one, as parts are all over Ebay.

Leo's one of my grails but I wouldn't pay $600 + for any 1/6. Really comes down to making your own call on its value.

Texas Finest · Nov 11, 2014

Y4NK33 PL4N3T said:
If you're looking for dynamic poses your best bet would be to grab a rubber body and just bash one, as parts are all over Ebay.

Leo's one of my grails but I wouldn't pay $600 + for any 1/6. Really comes down to making your own call on its value.

Yeah Ive been looking on ebay to bash one, but even when I add up all the accessories, head, spear, shield etc comes out to around $400-$450....thanks for the advice........

Y4NK33 PL4N3T · Nov 11, 2014

TexasFinest said:
Yeah Ive been looking on ebay to bash one, but even when I add up all the accessories, head, spear, shield etc comes out to around $400-$450....thanks for the advice........

I'm not sure if there's a knock off head, I never looked for one but if there is that would save a huge chunk. I have seen a knock off shield, and I'm certain you can get a cheaper red cape that would look just as good. There's got to be some other spears in 1/6 I'd think, probably with Samaurai type figures or something.

Another option would be to try and trade for one, you never know if you'll get any hits. That's how I got my Davy Jones and that figure is going for more than Leo typically. :yess:

Texas Finest · Nov 11, 2014

Well I found this one on ebay for around $120

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I'll email the seller and see if hes willing to trade for something.....BTW awesome pickup on the Jones