Integration

Iceman · 02-07-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by User897

Also, it has to be considered that they would have to beat the Playmates version. As far as accuracy of the mold, lights, and sounds, DST could do it. But they would also have to make the nacelles pivot like the Playmates version and the cost of such a venture is a lot more than it was in the 1990's to early 2000's. I'd be willing to bet that the nacelles are the number one thing keeping them from diving in. I think DST would be fools not to take it on, but they are going to have to overcome their fears and get the lack of QC under control. To do that, it takes time and money.

I hadn't thought about that. It would mean more than simple wire to power the LEDs in the nacelles, like laptop monitor cables, and that would drive the price up. I know the cost of making toys has gone up a lot in the last five years. Labor, plastic, shipping, etc all have risen sharply.

02-07-2013, 07:58 PM	#20
Iceman MUtant Overlord Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,754	Quote: Originally Posted by User897 Also, it has to be considered that they would have to beat the Playmates version. As far as accuracy of the mold, lights, and sounds, DST could do it. But they would also have to make the nacelles pivot like the Playmates version and the cost of such a venture is a lot more than it was in the 1990's to early 2000's. I'd be willing to bet that the nacelles are the number one thing keeping them from diving in. I think DST would be fools not to take it on, but they are going to have to overcome their fears and get the lack of QC under control. To do that, it takes time and money. I hadn't thought about that. It would mean more than simple wire to power the LEDs in the nacelles, like laptop monitor cables, and that would drive the price up. I know the cost of making toys has gone up a lot in the last five years. Labor, plastic, shipping, etc all have risen sharply. __________________ BST