LJN Bendies Line Help?

[darkprophet]

Hello fellow collectors, after posting pics of my LJN collection, and seeing others post theirs, including the LJN Bendies line, it planted a collector “bug” in me to complete that collection as well. I already had about half of the different wrestlers produced, from my childhood, and was quickly able to snag loose, good conditioned Macho, Steamboat, Steele, Ventura and Andre. Now I am just missing Beefcake, Kirchner, Albano and Heenan. I don’t feel a need to get any variants, just one of each. But I’m also not looking to spend a whole lot as this is really a side collection for me. So far I’ve been spending $10-20 per figure. I’ve heard from a fellow collector on here that Heenan is more rare and costly (I’m seeing him available for $80-100, which feels too high to me for a small loose bendie). What would you think are reasonable prices for my remaining pieces? A problem I am finding is that they are often lumped in Lots on the Bay, with some I want and others I don’t. One seller was able to split them and work with me, but others won’t (of course). This isn’t a collection I have been exploring until recently, so any guidance would be appreciated!

[Ruby Fusion]

Best shot is buying a lot and selling the ones you don't need...

[darkprophet]

Aug 6, 2024 13:39:37 GMT -5 Ruby Fusion said:

Best shot is buying a lot and selling the ones you don't need...

Good point. Thanks

[ozz]

Heenan is definitely valuable, so a fair price is what you're comfortable with and able to pay while it's being offered. Aside from that, if the current going rate is $80-100, then $80 seems like a good buy and anything lower than that seems like a good deal!

[darkprophet]

Aug 8, 2024 15:20:23 GMT -5 ozz said:

Heenan is definitely valuable, so a fair price is what you're comfortable with and able to pay while it's being offered. Aside from that, if the current going rate is $80-100, then $80 seems like a good buy and anything lower than that seems like a good deal!

Gotcha. Thank you. I would rather pay that for the next Coliseum Collection set, personally.

[FigFanVader]

I am in the same boat. I had a few of these as a kid but didn't keep them, and then a couple of years ago I came across a loose lot in near perfect condition at a steal of a price, so I grabbed them. I've been filling in the figures one at a time since then and also trying not to pay a lot. I think the most I've spent was $20 for Andre, but most were in the range of $10-15 (aside from that original lot, which were about $5 each).

I am down to only needing Savage, Beefcake, Albano, and Heenan. I've seen Albano for decent prices (under $20) but usually they have some scuffs or paint loss, so I haven't pulled the trigger on one. Beefcake doesn't pop up as often and many I've seen are in poor condition, so getting one in nice condition will likely run more. I was able to find Kirchner bundled with Orndorff (who I also needed) in a lot for $20 and both were near mint, so I lucked out on that. Kirchner on his own often does go for more.

Heenan is for sure the hardest to find and most expensive. I am in no rush to complete my set and content to keep looking and snag them if they ever show up at the right price. For me, that's part of the fun of collecting. But yes, you're at the point where the ones you are missing are harder to find and higher priced. Good luck!

[darkprophet]

Aug 8, 2024 16:54:29 GMT -5 FigFanVader said:

I am in the same boat. I had a few of these as a kid but didn't keep them, and then a couple of years ago I came across a loose lot in near perfect condition at a steal of a price, so I grabbed them. I've been filling in the figures one at a time since then and also trying not to pay a lot. I think the most I've spent was $20 for Andre, but most were in the range of $10-15 (aside from that original lot, which were about $5 each).

I am down to only needing Savage, Beefcake, Albano, and Heenan. I've seen Albano for decent prices (under $20) but usually they have some scuffs or paint loss, so I haven't pulled the trigger on one. Beefcake doesn't pop up as often and many I've seen are in poor condition, so getting one in nice condition will likely run more. I was able to find Kirchner bundled with Orndorff (who I also needed) in a lot for $20 and both were near mint, so I lucked out on that. Kirchner on his own often does go for more.

Heenan is for sure the hardest to find and most expensive. I am in no rush to complete my set and content to keep looking and snag them if they ever show up at the right price. For me, that's part of the fun of collecting. But yes, you're at the point where the ones you are missing are harder to find and higher priced. Good luck!

Just grabbed Kirchner for about $20 after shipping. I’m good with that price. Still don’t really want to go above that. But who knows, maybe if I’m down to only one left I’ll be willing to spend a bit more to complete the collection. I definitely want at least Beefcake to complete the wrestlers in the collection. Finding one in good shape is proving hard though. Oh well, patience will help.

[ozz]

Aug 8, 2024 19:11:45 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

Aug 8, 2024 16:54:29 GMT -5 FigFanVader said:

I am in the same boat. I had a few of these as a kid but didn't keep them, and then a couple of years ago I came across a loose lot in near perfect condition at a steal of a price, so I grabbed them. I've been filling in the figures one at a time since then and also trying not to pay a lot. I think the most I've spent was $20 for Andre, but most were in the range of $10-15 (aside from that original lot, which were about $5 each).

I am down to only needing Savage, Beefcake, Albano, and Heenan. I've seen Albano for decent prices (under $20) but usually they have some scuffs or paint loss, so I haven't pulled the trigger on one. Beefcake doesn't pop up as often and many I've seen are in poor condition, so getting one in nice condition will likely run more. I was able to find Kirchner bundled with Orndorff (who I also needed) in a lot for $20 and both were near mint, so I lucked out on that. Kirchner on his own often does go for more.

Heenan is for sure the hardest to find and most expensive. I am in no rush to complete my set and content to keep looking and snag them if they ever show up at the right price. For me, that's part of the fun of collecting. But yes, you're at the point where the ones you are missing are harder to find and higher priced. Good luck!

Just grabbed Kirchner for about $20 after shipping. I’m good with that price. Still don’t really want to go above that. But who knows, maybe if I’m down to only one left I’ll be willing to spend a bit more to complete the collection. I definitely want at least Beefcake to complete the wrestlers in the collection. Finding one in good shape is proving hard though. Oh well, patience will help.

Heenan and Beefcake were always in the more valuable bunch of those, going back even 25 years ago when I was in my heyday. Not to the levels they are now, of course, but still more than most others. If you're in no rush the best bet, like someone said, is to bide your time and wait for a larger lot to come around with a Heenan in it, and then resell the rest. It'll take some time and effort, but you can most likely recoup most of your money and perhaps even end up with a free Heenan by the end of it...or you might even make some profit. I rebuilt an LJN collection when my kid was born so we could play with them together, and I did it that way. I tracked my purchases, resales, trades, and I think I have all but 10-12 figures to go (most but not all of the valuables ones, and a couple commons) with a total spend of nearly $0. It's a fun way to look at it and keep it fun.

[darkprophet]

Aug 14, 2024 10:31:34 GMT -5 ozz said:

Aug 8, 2024 19:11:45 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

Just grabbed Kirchner for about $20 after shipping. I’m good with that price. Still don’t really want to go above that. But who knows, maybe if I’m down to only one left I’ll be willing to spend a bit more to complete the collection. I definitely want at least Beefcake to complete the wrestlers in the collection. Finding one in good shape is proving hard though. Oh well, patience will help.

Heenan and Beefcake were always in the more valuable bunch of those, going back even 25 years ago when I was in my heyday. Not to the levels they are now, of course, but still more than most others. If you're in no rush the best bet, like someone said, is to bide your time and wait for a larger lot to come around with a Heenan in it, and then resell the rest. It'll take some time and effort, but you can most likely recoup most of your money and perhaps even end up with a free Heenan by the end of it...or you might even make some profit. I rebuilt an LJN collection when my kid was born so we could play with them together, and I did it that way. I tracked my purchases, resales, trades, and I think I have all but 10-12 figures to go (most but not all of the valuables ones, and a couple commons) with a total spend of nearly $0. It's a fun way to look at it and keep it fun.

Thanks for the advice. Surprisingly, after saving searches for them on the Bay, I came across a good condition used Beefcake for just $10 with free shipping! I ordered right away, of course, too good a deal to pass up! Once I receive it, I’ll post a pick of my set-up. I’ll have one of each wrestler (no variants), and still missing Albano and Heenan. But I’ll be pretty maxed on my current display setup, so may leave it as is with at least having all of the wrestlers!

[ozz]

Aug 14, 2024 11:59:26 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

Aug 14, 2024 10:31:34 GMT -5 ozz said:

Heenan and Beefcake were always in the more valuable bunch of those, going back even 25 years ago when I was in my heyday. Not to the levels they are now, of course, but still more than most others. If you're in no rush the best bet, like someone said, is to bide your time and wait for a larger lot to come around with a Heenan in it, and then resell the rest. It'll take some time and effort, but you can most likely recoup most of your money and perhaps even end up with a free Heenan by the end of it...or you might even make some profit. I rebuilt an LJN collection when my kid was born so we could play with them together, and I did it that way. I tracked my purchases, resales, trades, and I think I have all but 10-12 figures to go (most but not all of the valuables ones, and a couple commons) with a total spend of nearly $0. It's a fun way to look at it and keep it fun.

Thanks for the advice. Surprisingly, after saving searches for them on the Bay, I came across a good condition used Beefcake for just $10 with free shipping! I ordered right away, of course, too good a deal to pass up! Once I receive it, I’ll post a pick of my set-up. I’ll have one of each wrestler (no variants), and still missing Albano and Heenan. But I’ll be pretty maxed on my current display setup, so may leave it as is with at least having all of the wrestlers!

Wow, that would have been a steal even 20+ years ago! Nice score. Take the savings and add it to the Heenan fund so you don't feel bad spending more than you'd normally anticipate .

[FigFanVader]

Aug 14, 2024 11:59:26 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

Aug 14, 2024 10:31:34 GMT -5 ozz said:

Heenan and Beefcake were always in the more valuable bunch of those, going back even 25 years ago when I was in my heyday. Not to the levels they are now, of course, but still more than most others. If you're in no rush the best bet, like someone said, is to bide your time and wait for a larger lot to come around with a Heenan in it, and then resell the rest. It'll take some time and effort, but you can most likely recoup most of your money and perhaps even end up with a free Heenan by the end of it...or you might even make some profit. I rebuilt an LJN collection when my kid was born so we could play with them together, and I did it that way. I tracked my purchases, resales, trades, and I think I have all but 10-12 figures to go (most but not all of the valuables ones, and a couple commons) with a total spend of nearly $0. It's a fun way to look at it and keep it fun.

Thanks for the advice. Surprisingly, after saving searches for them on the Bay, I came across a good condition used Beefcake for just $10 with free shipping! I ordered right away, of course, too good a deal to pass up! Once I receive it, I’ll post a pick of my set-up. I’ll have one of each wrestler (no variants), and still missing Albano and Heenan. But I’ll be pretty maxed on my current display setup, so may leave it as is with at least having all of the wrestlers!

Wow, great find! I am sorry I missed that one, but glad it went to a fellow collector who is also trying to complete the set.

[darkprophet]

Aug 15, 2024 21:18:16 GMT -5 FigFanVader said:

Aug 14, 2024 11:59:26 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

Thanks for the advice. Surprisingly, after saving searches for them on the Bay, I came across a good condition used Beefcake for just $10 with free shipping! I ordered right away, of course, too good a deal to pass up! Once I receive it, I’ll post a pick of my set-up. I’ll have one of each wrestler (no variants), and still missing Albano and Heenan. But I’ll be pretty maxed on my current display setup, so may leave it as is with at least having all of the wrestlers!

Wow, great find! I am sorry I missed that one, but glad it went to a fellow collector who is also trying to complete the set.

Thanks! I’d been checking multiple times per day. Couldn’t have been up more than a couple hours before I snagged it!

[wrestlingcollector80]

I'll keep my eye open glad you got back to finishing this collection. I'm finishing getting some newer stuff then I'll go back to LJN finish that. One piece I didn't collect yet are the LJN thumb wrestlers. I had some of them growing up but sold them or lost them years and years ago nothing too rare though.

[darkprophet]

Aug 16, 2024 7:08:56 GMT -5 wrestlingcollector80 said:

I'll keep my eye open glad you got back to finishing this collection. I'm finishing getting some newer stuff then I'll go back to LJN finish that. One piece I didn't collect yet are the LJN thumb wrestlers. I had some of them growing up but sold them or lost them years and years ago nothing too rare though.

I thought about them too. I had some of them, but they were never too appealing to me, even as a kid. So without the personal nostalgia connection, I think I’ll pass on that collection.

[darkprophet]

My “complete” collection- every wrestler, in good enough shape. Half were mine from childhood, the other half bought online past month or so. Missing variants, Albano and Heenan. But this case is pretty much capped, and I think looks good enough as is!

ibb.co/gzR9GBB

[Cammi Oh]

My collection came from the 80's when Target had them all clearanced off for 75 cents. I bought them all and they became my "go-to" wrestling toys to play with since they were a better size for playing.

[darkprophet]

Aug 25, 2024 9:56:32 GMT -5 Cammi Oh said:

My collection came from the 80's when Target had them all clearanced off for 75 cents. I bought them all and they became my "go-to" wrestling toys to play with since they were a better size for playing.

Nice! Traditional 8” LJNs were my first toy love, and still are!

[wrestlingcollector80]

Aug 19, 2024 14:13:13 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

My “complete” collection- every wrestler, in good enough shape. Half were mine from childhood, the other half bought online past month or so. Missing variants, Albano and Heenan. But this case is pretty much capped, and I think looks good enough as is!

ibb.co/gzR9GBB

that's a sweet collection! i'm still watching for albano and heenan for you!

[darkprophet]

Aug 26, 2024 5:35:33 GMT -5 wrestlingcollector80 said:

Aug 19, 2024 14:13:13 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

My “complete” collection- every wrestler, in good enough shape. Half were mine from childhood, the other half bought online past month or so. Missing variants, Albano and Heenan. But this case is pretty much capped, and I think looks good enough as is!

ibb.co/gzR9GBB

that's a sweet collection! i'm still watching for albano and heenan for you!

Thanks, Buddy!

[g4]

Anyone else got the mail-away belt still in bag? 🤗👋🏼