Trophy Room - WTF

[big_red_s]

OK, the Superman cape, belt + display look real cool... but $300????

http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dc...JUST+ANNOUNCED

The JLA Trophy Room prop replica program continues for 2008 with Superman's Cape and Belt!

These life-sized, high-quality, mixed-media replicas of two of the most important pieces of Superman's costume each feature authentic secret compartments! The lined, red fabric cape features the S-shield sewn meticulously onto the back, while a hidden pocket is sewn into the lining of the cape for Superman to quickly stash any of Clark Kent's personal effects! The accompanying faux-leather yellow belt fastens with a metal buckle that opens to reveal another secret compartment. Both pieces of this prop replica set can be displayed from the metal wall display shelf included, with the cape hanging from the bottom and the belt sitting on top.

Packaged together in an 4-color box, the cape measures approximately 56" long, 53" wide at the bottom and 20" wide at the top, the belt measures 36" long, and the display shelf measures approximately 22" long x 3.25" high x 5.25" deep.

Also included are a Certificate of Authenticity and a "Guide to the Trophy Room" brochure, written by best-selling author Brad Meltzer!

Minor assembly is required.

$ 295.00 US | On Sale October 1, 2008

[wktf]

I'd love to own that cape, but not at that price.

[spider-man]

I actually might get one of these

[big_red_s]

Originally Posted by spider-man

I actually might get one of these

Me too

[armitage]

It looks nice but not to the tune of $3oo.

[HalJordanFan]

A big pass!

[ThanosRules]

I wonder how well these props are selling at 300 bucks? To me they're way way over priced though and all I can picture is DC laughing all the way to the bank.

Pass.

[JadeGiant]

after seeing those pics I am immediately reminded of the bat signal that was released a few years back

[Wayne Foundation]

The whole concept of DC "Direct" would seem to me to cut out the middle man and higher priced freelance talent by taking care of everything in house. This is exactly what they do except there is no price savings to the consumer.

I guess Superman's cape would be kind of cool - but not for 300.00 - that's ridiculous when I can have one professionally made for half that. But the belt...wtf do I care about Superman's belt? Why don't they give me Clark Kent's tie? That would be awesome.

To each their own, but I'll buy some of these things when they make some sense and come at a fair price...and feature something that's original.

[Red X]

Why the heck do they both has secret compartments? What is Supes smuggling besides plums?