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Originally Posted by kylactus

...its the damn display block spinner thing in the isle that screams "Hulk smash" and "my spider sense is tingling" at you.

Lol, that's about the only thing that has ever bothered me about SHM. My local Target actually disconnected the sensor after about a week, due to people complaining. It's especially annoying when you're trying to look at stuff on the opposite side of the aisle.

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obnoxious display for overly stocked line, Hasbro is sure dumping a crap ton of effort into sinking boat.

Doesn't seem like a sinking boat if the target audience is eating it up. Just saying.

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Originally Posted by kylactus

Don't get me wrong I think there a fine kids toy (if a bit pricey) but the full pegs tell me that the demand to supply ratio has definitely been overestimated.

I'd have to disagree on the pricing. I think $10 each for the basic figures is pretty good for that size of a toy (compare it to Total Heroes). Plus the gimmick becomes more fun with every additional figure set purchased (something to keep the kids wanting more).

Besides, I'd much rather Hasbro keep the Assemblers-style gimmicks with the kiddie lines and leave MI alone. The only gimmicks that ML and MU/I need are articulation and [appropriate] accessories. Maybe a BAF, in the case of MLIS.