According to the inflation calculator ...
What cost $3.79 in 1983 would cost $7.63 in 2006.



and try this again with a TF Omega Supreme
What cost $59.99 in 1985 would cost $112.25 in 2006.

TF Metroplex
What cost $34.99 in 1986 would cost $63.19 in 2006.

and Optimus Prime
What cost $26.99 in 1984 would cost $52.67 in 2006.

with Grimlock
What cost $16.99 in 1984 would cost $33.16 in 2006.


So it's not that stuff is expensive now ... it's really always been like that. If you had lots of toys growing up, thank your generous parents.