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trebleshot · 09-28-2011, 06:11 AM

Snowflakian wins the thread.

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Originally Posted by thechris

How long do you honestly think Hasbro is going to be able to release repaints and crap and get away with it?

Considering they have reused molds for every toy line they've ever done, Hasbro will probably continue the practice as long as they remain in the toy business.

You also have to understand that even though collectors may not like it (even loathe it), it is a common practice in the toy industry and it's not just Hasbro. You only have to gaze over at the Mattel section of the aisle to see that (DCUC was practically built around the concept). Or even the Lego/Building Block aisle. Talk about reusing parts.

Like Snow said, it's a cost-cutting measure and it also helps fund R&D for future releases and even new molds. Which, in turn, are reused and the cycle starts all over again.

Don't assume that a redeco/remold is taking the place of a new figure/character. In fact, in many cases that redeco/remold is actually paying for that new character to be made down the line.

If it helps any, consider it a necessary evil. So you really like that X-23 or Darkhawk mold, huh? And the new articulation is awesome, too. Where do you think the money came from to make that stuff happen?

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Originally Posted by omega145

How do you know this? I find it hard to believe.

Google.

(Also, Hasbro is a publically-traded company [NYSE:HAS] and they do release quarterly stock & financial reports, which can be found on the web from various sources, including fan sites and message boards.)

09-28-2011, 06:11 AM	#21
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Snowflakian wins the thread. Quote: Originally Posted by thechris How long do you honestly think Hasbro is going to be able to release repaints and crap and get away with it? Considering they have reused molds for every toy line they've ever done, Hasbro will probably continue the practice as long as they remain in the toy business. You also have to understand that even though collectors may not like it (even loathe it), it is a common practice in the toy industry and it's not just Hasbro. You only have to gaze over at the Mattel section of the aisle to see that (DCUC was practically built around the concept). Or even the Lego/Building Block aisle. Talk about reusing parts. Like Snow said, it's a cost-cutting measure and it also helps fund R&D for future releases and even new molds. Which, in turn, are reused and the cycle starts all over again. Don't assume that a redeco/remold is taking the place of a new figure/character. In fact, in many cases that redeco/remold is actually paying for that new character to be made down the line. If it helps any, consider it a necessary evil. So you really like that X-23 or Darkhawk mold, huh? And the new articulation is awesome, too. Where do you think the money came from to make that stuff happen? Quote: Originally Posted by omega145 How do you know this? I find it hard to believe. Google. (Also, Hasbro is a publically-traded company [NYSE:HAS] and they do release quarterly stock & financial reports, which can be found on the web from various sources, including fan sites and message boards.) __________________ Last edited by trebleshot; 09-28-2011 at 06:15 AM..