[Jackieboy]

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Originally Posted by JanSolo

Is it weird that I see the smaller 1:18 stuff to be more the adult line and the big clunky ones to be more kid friendly? With the 5'' to 6'' action figures the pieces are larger therefor easier for kids to grab and move, harder to loose or choke on, roughly the same size as Barbies and other fashion dolls which are thought of as a good kids size for the reasons listed above. The smaller figures on the other hand are just that, smaller, harder for little hands to move and pose, easier to loose and swallow. Also the fact that they are the scale of model cars not intended for kids makes me see them as the more clear candidate for the adult collector.

That's just my opinion and I'm open to hearing any different opinions on that.

As for the thread topic of MU going the Mattel route, I don't see that happening.

it could also be down to sales,maybe we are ignorant to the fact that hasbro lost out so much money on the "old" format.though we deem it popular,think about it.how much has hasbro lost out on a 10 dollar figure going down to 1 dollar in some stores,only to turn up on ebay for full price or more?so they decide to churn out cheaper less cost effective figures for around the same price as the old ones.i agree that hasbro dont really care much for the collector community.they probably see it as a fad.