I agree with you, Sloely. This is all way too much. I just ordered Sweetums myself, as well as the backstage playset (two must-haves). I really want to order mini Swedish Chef and Scooter (mostly because I want to see the Electric Mayhem and Rowlf minis) but I simply can not afford them. Pops, Lips and Steppin' Out Fozzie are essential figures from Series 9 in my mind, and I will be doing everything in my power to buy them when they come out. If they come out on November 26, like ebgames website says, then I can wait a few days for payday and buy them then. However, I must be careful with that check because it will be my Christmas fund.
I had almost forgotten about the Jim Henson figure coming out (for shame!) It will be interesting to see if I will have a chance to purchase him when he comes out or if I will be paying much too much for him on ebay sometime in the future.