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Originally Posted by Skoob

I commented that the decision to abort an entire mature product line couldn't have been made lightly, as it reflects negatively and might indicate friction within the organization. When stuff like this happens, it makes customers nervous; nervous customers are hesitant shoppers. Hopefully, the matter is unique, contained and resolved, but...?

For my part, I agree with the decision, as some of the kiboshed items begged for revision. But I'm puzzled by some of the stuff that's green-lighted as well. Where is the old boutique standard? Where is the market focus?

Given the falling viewership, the preponderance of TV figures seems to carry more than a little risk.

DC Collectibles has been a mainstay for me. I hope all will be well.

I'm not disagreeing, but as far as we know they aren't aborting the line, they are changing its focus to themed sets and multi-packs, which isn't necessarily the worst thing ever and doesn't remove the possibility of getting more single figures in the future if sales improve.

I'm a big Icons fan but the line has had some questionable decisions, particularly around character choice. No Wonder Woman for nearly two years into the line and some really weird d listers instead of major characters that would have sold more figures were a big factor for me. I've bought slightly less than half all the Icons figures, fewer from the opening waves than later, because characters like Deadman didn't interest me at all, and Mr Miracle is nothing without Barda.

I'm down with the idea of thematic multi-packs, so long as there is a good variety and a decent gender ratio. If we just get Superman + Whatsisname, Superman + Luthor, Superman + etc. Batman + Joker, Batman + Bane, Batman + etc. then that would be hugely disappointing.

But some interesting stuff like Batwoman + Maggie Sawyer, Wonder Woman + Cheetah, Batman + Mr Freeze with Nora in a crytube and stuff like that then I'd continue to support this line.