
A case of action figures sent to a retailer might contain, for example, two Batman figures, two Superman figures, two Wonder Woman figures, and one Green Lantern. In this case, Green Lanter is the “shortpacked” figure–the one who is found only one-to-a-case (or sometimes one to a few cases). A much-reviled practice among many toy collectors, shortpacked figures nonetheless tend to command huge aftermarket prices.
« Back to Glossary Index