[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by VashTS

Agreed.
Celebs worshipping is dying.

What collectors will pay 30 plus per figure for NBA players? Die hard fans would want complete teams and that is who will buy.

This is for 80s and 90a kids and looking at NBA ratings, just dont think the market is there or even the demand.

Modern player do not have the luster of the older generation. This will be short lived as a Figure line.

I can see a Hall of Fame line somewhat working, but for me, if I were to get and Olajuwon, I would like his teammates, and I cannot see Hasbro doing supporting players.

Ewing, Larry Johnson, Morning and so on would be nice, but lack of side kicks will hurt my appeal.

You’ve misinterpreted what I’ve written, idolatry has not, in any way, abated in the United States. I’m expressing nearly the opposite of what you suggest. The events that have unfolded in America over the last 6 years have demonstrated that this nation struggles mightily with personality cults and demagoguery as actual cults (QAnon) have found purchase within elected office.

What I’m saying is that kids are likely to buy these more than anyone else because these are their heroes that they see in action all the time. As children a read less, imagination becomes muted and fanciful heroes pale in comparison. Whereas younger generations of comic fans need movies or shows to introduce them to comic and fantasy characters, athletes are far more accessible to them as idols and their exploits are available on display most days of the week.

While I don’t believe this will appeal to many adults outside of a one off here and there, there is a very strong possibility that this effort will be a success with children. I’m not portending doom for the line here; I’m simply stating that I’m not certain how many adult sports fans are going to be investing in this. But I could be wrong, we’ll see.