[Gregory]

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

All the more reason for them not to attempt Snake Mountain, then.

Couldn't agree more. I think it would be downright foolish.

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

Apples and oranges, my friend. The only thing a Premium Format figure and CG have in common is the price tag. I understand what you're trying to get at, but a PF figure is not a playset. What you're saying is closer to Mattel putting out another MOTUC figure that was not in the same scale as the rest of their figures.

Comparing the castle to a PF figure is an apt comparison, IMO, simply because they are similarly priced and for a similar market; the collector. Perhaps it wasn't the best comparison, but my point was not about the change in size of the product, but about the scope of the changes.

It doesn't really matter what the product, delivering something that is in some significant way(s) different than what people ordered is a bad move. It seems naive to me to assume the majority will be happy with the changes.

Mattel will mention the buyer cancellations, but would they acknowledge the reasons at this point? Probably not. That would mean that they might share in the blame for the castle not being the success they thought it would be and I think that's what bothers a lot of people.

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

In the scenario, I would agree with you and I wouldn't want to buy it, either. But I also wouldn't constantly rail against the company for disappointing me.

I assume this isn't directed at me specifically, since I've never posted anything about Mattel on this board before, nor do I collect their products, but I definitely get what you're saying.

That said, I'd think you'd be pretty used to it by now, being a moderator of a toy forum.