[Jackieboy]

dave vonners thoughts...quote.
The goal of this line, from it's inception, was to bring world building to Marvel Collector. From HERBIE the Robot to Galactus, the Marvel fan could step back and literally see the Marvel Universe in front of them. My goal, along with the team during that time, was to bring that.

While a lot of ground has been covered, clearly there's tons more, and many different directions, or "Story archs" that could've been tapped into. That was always my approach. Not to just throw figures out there, but to approach the line like a yearly story, that would incorporate staple characters (Iron Man, Spider-Man....characters needed to keep the line relevant for retail and for the line to remain afloat ), key core characters that gained in popularity (Thor, World War Hulk )....and fan favorite characters that we always wanted but never expected to see in toy form (Rocket Raccoon, Blastaar...). I think, at the end of the day, we did that.

I'm happy the line is still around in ANY capacity. Of course, there are some things that myself or the team would've approached differently, but hindsight is always 20/20. I'm sure the team now, is doing the best with what they have, and putting THEIR best foot forward.

At the end of the day, it's about the fans. If you Love it, enjoy it and voice your Love for the line. If you're nolonger a fan of the line, voice your concern and consider other ways to enjoy your passion. Regardless of your feelings toward the line, at the end of the day, YOU the fans control the ultimate direction of the line by your voice and support. I understand some fans displeasure with the current state of the line, and maybe it's your time to move on. Others still enjoy, collect, and support the line. The Marvel brand is bigger and stronger than ever before, and as a Marvel fan in this day and age, we have so many options to let our imaginations run free. I guess what I'm saying is....the same I've said from the start....if its for you, cool. If the line Isn't for you, that's cool too. You have a choice. I'd rather have the Power of Choice, as opposed to being limited OF choice. And the choice has always been yours to enjoy.

The line was always a fight to maintain. And I'm sure the same outcome would happen that's occurring now. Perhaps not. LOL. I know it's frustrating, guys. But hey... you always have the guys who work in the line ears. Just as before. Voice your likes and dislikes on social media and the forums. They are always listening.