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Gunathar · 09-27-2016, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

Because it costs money. These figures would be more expensive than Hasbro stuff even without the import costs. Hasbro seems to go after a middle ground between play-factor and collector-pleasing because they still need to make it marketable to kids. SH knows they are targeting only collectors with their products so they can go the extra mile. Even if you strictly compare American toy companies (to eliminate import/export factors the Japanese face) you can always tell who a toy is made for, granted American collectibles only cost a few dollars more than Hasbro/Mattel items they often lack strength in articulation because they're aware their audience doesn't really need that much. It's a juggling game between looks and mobility if you want both done well it'll cost you more.

Ah. Thanks for the explanation En Sabah Nerd! Still, if Hasbro wants to appeal to kids AND collectors alike I say keep the less articulated 3/34 figures for the little ones and the better sculpted 6-inchers for the bigger kids like us

09-27-2016, 05:37 AM	#212
Gunathar Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: La Belle Province Posts: 314	Quote: Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd Because it costs money. These figures would be more expensive than Hasbro stuff even without the import costs. Hasbro seems to go after a middle ground between play-factor and collector-pleasing because they still need to make it marketable to kids. SH knows they are targeting only collectors with their products so they can go the extra mile. Even if you strictly compare American toy companies (to eliminate import/export factors the Japanese face) you can always tell who a toy is made for, granted American collectibles only cost a few dollars more than Hasbro/Mattel items they often lack strength in articulation because they're aware their audience doesn't really need that much. It's a juggling game between looks and mobility if you want both done well it'll cost you more. Ah. Thanks for the explanation En Sabah Nerd! Still, if Hasbro wants to appeal to kids AND collectors alike I say keep the less articulated 3/34 figures for the little ones and the better sculpted 6-inchers for the bigger kids like us __________________ Yin some, Yang some.