well they sell retail figures in Singapore at SGD 18.90 each, which converts to about USD 13.50. the normal vehicles at SGD 59.90, which converts to USD 42.60. and it makes no sense, since you cant blame it on shipping; they are all made in china, it is way cheaper shipping to singapore than to america. for loose figures, i'd wish someone in the united states will help us to buy, even at a commission of USD 1 dollar a figure, and including shipping, it will be lesser than 13.50.