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Tony_Bacala · 05-21-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarquinius

On the other hand, what does that mean for collecting? A lot of MISB, MOSC collectors often look for resell value on their toys. If the toy industry moves to individuals producing their own toys, what becomes collectible then?

I think it equates to what's going on with digital comics, from a fan's perspective. The old guard which collects for value will be pissed at first. But, the technology brings more people into the fold. Which in turn makes the few hardcopy prints available worth more over time. The average toy collector will switch from being a value based speculator into more of a personal collector. Just as the comic fan is switching from someone who collects comics to someone who reads comics. In this 3d era, you will only buy something if you like it yourself, not for value later.

The other angle is the paint. I can see those with good paint skills getting a rock star status. It will be much easier to sell the above figure later if it was painted by rock-star-painter than if I did it. So finding model A with painter B will be the collector focus on eBay or whatever I think. Especially if the painter documents he's only doing a limited run of paint jobs per figure.

And, realistically, until I can get something that is indiscernible from a Hasbro product, in quality of materials, paint apps, mold sharpness - for 10-20 bucks, it's not something I'd get into. Since printers won't be buying materials in bulk, and painters aren't being paid 10 cents an hour, it can't happen. The big guys will have to abandon the market completely so there is no other choice before I'd pay 100 bucks for a well done 3d figure.

Exciting times either way, I hope it creates a kick ass boutique market and forces the big guys to step up their game, address adult needs for real.

05-21-2013, 08:04 AM	#11
Tony_Bacala Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,661	Quote: Originally Posted by Tarquinius On the other hand, what does that mean for collecting? A lot of MISB, MOSC collectors often look for resell value on their toys. If the toy industry moves to individuals producing their own toys, what becomes collectible then? I think it equates to what's going on with digital comics, from a fan's perspective. The old guard which collects for value will be pissed at first. But, the technology brings more people into the fold. Which in turn makes the few hardcopy prints available worth more over time. The average toy collector will switch from being a value based speculator into more of a personal collector. Just as the comic fan is switching from someone who collects comics to someone who reads comics. In this 3d era, you will only buy something if you like it yourself, not for value later. The other angle is the paint. I can see those with good paint skills getting a rock star status. It will be much easier to sell the above figure later if it was painted by rock-star-painter than if I did it. So finding model A with painter B will be the collector focus on eBay or whatever I think. Especially if the painter documents he's only doing a limited run of paint jobs per figure. And, realistically, until I can get something that is indiscernible from a Hasbro product, in quality of materials, paint apps, mold sharpness - for 10-20 bucks, it's not something I'd get into. Since printers won't be buying materials in bulk, and painters aren't being paid 10 cents an hour, it can't happen. The big guys will have to abandon the market completely so there is no other choice before I'd pay 100 bucks for a well done 3d figure. Exciting times either way, I hope it creates a kick ass boutique market and forces the big guys to step up their game, address adult needs for real. __________________ Transformers at TFW2005.com!