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You would have to make a lot of product to show up on Hasbros radar. Technically it is copyright infringement. It all comes down to proving that you profit from the line. Even customizing them for profit is a crime.

To manufacture in small batches like this you are looking at most likely $50 a figure. Design, tooling, manufacturing, painting and shipping.... could even be more until you purchase several hundred units.

Also, this is a discussion on Marvel 3.75" so enough of the annoying "topic" talk. There are literally less than 12 posts about this spread out over 10 pages.

In actuality, casting is stealing. What Vort, Glassman, Nomad, K Dub and now even Pilk do is piracy. In a court they could be used for vast sums of money affecting the next generation of their families if the Disney litigation machine were so inclined. Cease and desist letters would go out first, and if ignored- then legal action would follow.

Anyway Ky, talking to the person that answers emails from a.seller is not the route to go. That is akin to asking the check out girl at Wal-Mart about manufacturing cost of paper towels when buying them.from there. Write to I Am Elemental producers, write to Boss Fight/Marauders people and find out WHERE to find the manufacturing people.

We all want better Marvel figures. We won't see it from Hasbro, so at least this is a start. Imagine though, a perfect 90's Storm for only $85 would very people buy them?

On a.see note, did you guys see an Emma Frost figured auctioned for $152.50 the.other day!!!! Crazy!

Also got our second SDCC green H.I.S.S. tank in! Gonna try to squeeze n a quick HYDRA shoot later. I still feel bad for poor Ant-Man from the last shoot! Any suggestions for whom HYDRA's next victim.should be?

One last thing..... with all the contests, fantasy leagues and secret Santa talk.... would others be.interested in donating a figure each into a large pool for an ultimate thread give away? Theme and rules to be discussed later...smooth ;-) everyone could enter, not skill or luck.based? We all would enjoy getting free Marvel 3.75" figures I think!

(Those casts are coming well Pilk, good job)
(It is ok if you prefer soft goods Jedi, I still love you)

And a big internet hug to all, for reading this forum thread brings a smile to me daily and I truly enjoy each and every new of you!!!