What Are Ya Buyin (2024)

First appearing in the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 , the Merchant was designed by artist Masaki Yamanaka to be the "living embodiment" of a shop. Clad in a heavy trench coat—inspired by the manga character Neptune Man—the Merchant hides a virtual arsenal within his pockets.

The Merchant ’s impact is so profound that Capcom has continued to reference him in newer titles. In Resident Evil Village (2021), the shopkeeper known as explicitly quotes his predecessor, stating that the phrase "What're ya buyin'?" is something an "old friend" used to say. what are ya buyin

: The classic prompts that open every transaction. First appearing in the 2005 original Resident Evil

: The ultimate validation when you offload a rare gemstone or treasure. In Resident Evil Village (2021), the shopkeeper known

This simple question is the calling card of the , the mysterious, purple-clad weapons dealer from Resident Evil 4 . Over the decades, his iconic sales pitch has evolved from a catchy game mechanic into one of the most enduring memes in pop culture history. 1. The Man Behind the Mask