Choosing action figures here starts with one question: do you want a character-focused collectible, a paired video-game display, or an accessory for a larger-scale scene? The listed range runs from $13.26 to $300, and the options serve distinctly different purposes. One is a display-only 1/6-scale prop, two bring together Contra characters Bill and Lance, and one centers on Donkey Kong from the Super Mario Bros. franchise.
Quick take
The 1/6 Scale VSS Gun Metal Model is the clear fit for an existing 12-inch action figure scene rather than for someone seeking a complete character. The NECA Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 2-Pack 2016 New is the more feature-specific Contra choice, with articulated figures, pixel-style paint decoration, and named accessories. The Takara Donkey Kong figure is for collectors prioritizing the named character, Japanese origin, and standard-edition designation. The other NECA Contra Bill & Lance pack is a separate new option identified with GTIN 634482607909.
Listed-price comparison
| Action figure or accessory | Listed price | Price position | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donkey Kong Action Figure NINTENDO Super Smash Bros game 1994 Toy Hobby Takara | $300.00 | Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros. collections | |
| Neca Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 2-Pack 2016 New | $120.00 | Contra display with game-style details | |
| 1/6 Scale VSS Gun Metal Model for 12'' Action Figure Scene Prop Accessories Toy | $13.26 | 1/6-scale scene building | |
| Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 2-Pack | $129.99 | A new NECA Contra pair with a listed GTIN |
Decision matrix
Start with format, not price alone. The VSS model is an accessory intended for 1/6-scale action figure scenes, while the other three choices are character figures or figure packs. For a single recognizable character, the Donkey Kong option is the direct match. For a Contra display, the choice is between a pack with specifically described video-game styling and accessories, or a separate NECA pack whose listing includes a GTIN and mixed-materials attribute.
Condition is another useful divider. The Donkey Kong figure is used and opened. Both Contra packs are listed as new, although the 2016-titled Contra pack describes dents and bends to its box. The VSS model is listed as new and is designated for display only.
Product notes
Donkey Kong Action Figure NINTENDO Super Smash Bros game 1994 Toy Hobby Takara
This Takara Donkey Kong figure makes sense when the character itself is the priority. Donkey Kong, the Super Mario Bros. franchise, Japanese origin, multicolor finish, and PVC material give it a focused identity for a Nintendo-oriented display. The standard-edition designation also makes it a straightforward choice for someone who wants the named release rather than an accessory or a paired set. Its important limitation is condition: it is listed as used and opened. That makes this a more targeted selection for collectors comfortable with a pre-owned figure than for shoppers who specifically want a new item.
Neca Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 7" Action Figure 2-Pack 2016 New
Pick this NECA Contra pair for the most explicitly game-inspired presentation of the two Contra choices. Both figures are described as highly articulated, with special paint decoration meant to recreate a pixelated video-game look. The package also names detachable weapon blast effects, a power-up capsule, and a clear support stand, creating a more built-out display concept around Bill and Lance. At $120.00, it is the lower-listed-price Contra pack in this comparison. The limitation is packaging condition: although the figures are listed as new and unopened, the description calls out minor dents and bends on the box.
1/6 Scale VSS Gun Metal Model for 12'' Action Figure Scene Prop Accessories Toy
This small VSS Gun Metal Model is for building out a scene around an existing figure, not for adding another complete character. It is described as a 1/6-scale metal-alloy model, about 6.8 cm long, and suitable for 12-inch action figure scenes. Its interchangeable feature and action-figure compatibility make it relevant to military-themed displays, creative photography, or accessory-focused collections. The key limitation is explicit: it is for display only, and the package includes the VSS model rather than a figure body or other parts. Choose it when a compact scene detail is the goal.
Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 7" Action Figure 2-Pack
This new NECA Contra Bill & Lance pack is a sensible alternative for shoppers who want the paired characters and prefer an option identified by GTIN 634482607909. It is listed with mixed materials and is positioned in the figures-and-action-figures category, keeping the focus on a ready-made Contra character pairing rather than a scale prop. Its limitation is straightforward in this four-item comparison: the listed price is $129.99, which is $9.99 higher than the other NECA Contra 2-pack. Choose it when this exact Contra pack identification and new condition fit the collection you are building.
Final recommendation by use case
- For a Donkey Kong-focused collection: choose the Takara Donkey Kong figure for its named character, Super Mario Bros. franchise connection, and Japanese origin.
- For a detailed Contra display: choose the NECA Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 2-Pack 2016 New for its articulated figures, pixel-style paint decoration, and stated display accessories.
- For a specifically identified new Contra pack: choose the Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 2-Pack with GTIN 634482607909.
- For a 12-inch action figure scene: choose the 1/6 Scale VSS Gun Metal Model when a display-only accessory is more useful than another character figure.
