[Neoblackdragon]

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Originally Posted by RamenRider

Aren't Marvel Legends 20 bucks too? Those look a lot better.

We have to define better. Based on the comments it's split. One side is pointing out the actual articulation. Another side is pointing out the quality of the paint apps and articulation. Another side just doesn't like the style of the source material.

Marvel Legends is $20 but the quality is all over. There are some impressive figures in the line. There are many "basic" figures though. Where the body is the same exact body as all the other guys sans a paint job. Spider-man has been rocking the same exact body for years with the last offering being a terrible FFH figure that went even cheaper.

For every MCU Mysterio there are several Union Jack figures.

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Originally Posted by Cheezah95

the thing about the selection for me is... why do more animated figures? The other DCAU line that's been coming out has scratched that itch already and covered pretty much every base there is. What I'm saying is, if you are the type to get a DCAU figure, you already have one and plenty more that work in line with it. Why would you get these?

Well you are under the idea that every potential buyer already owns a figure. Maybe they are a new fan this is the first opportunity for them. People miss out on things.

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Originally Posted by Galaxy Ranger

If they put out better, more and wider variety who cares if it's a monopoly. Power Rangers is already a good example of how a line can benefit from them.

That's a very dangerous hill to be on. Yes Hasbro purchased the brand and applied their standard body(well probably one they intend to move to) for the LC. That's good but if there are no good competition, Hasbro has less incentive to improve or even keep standards.

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Originally Posted by webz

I've been down toy aisles. There's tons of competition. Courts don't look at one company making all super heroes as a monopoly, because boys have other options for action figures:

I think you misunderstood me. I'm not speaking of a Monopoly in that Hasbro owns all the brands that the US govt needs to step in. I'm speaking of how rivals can improve your own product/work. If your brand is the only on on the shelf, you have no reason to improve.

A good example is fast food. Mcdonalds and co were very much on top until newer competitors offered a different kind of service menu. It's why they went mobile orders, redesigned interiors, and offering certain products.

Five Guys offers all the toppings, Mcdonalds comes out with a burger with the option for a tomato.

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Originally Posted by Daredevil

I don’t understand this. People aren’t going to stop buying Marvel toys because of a new DC line. And Hasbro doesn’t care what other companies do. They could be the greatest figures in the world and it won’t stop people from buying Legends. If anything, it would be better if Hasbro had the line. We get more figures, in scale, with a bunch of parts already at their disposal, at a far quicker rate with far more variety.

Again this is VERY dangerous line of thinking. Also again a misunderstanding. It's not about people not buying the other brand but the company not improving itself.

Say Mcfarlane put out the greatest toy at this price point. Hasbro might have the incentive to counter without better QC, accessories, or variety. The Lightning Collection found ways to differentiate itself from the Bandai Legacy line with the unmorphed heads and the rangers main weapons(usually).

You are worried about scale but don't consider the downsides of increased production with quality control. You are thinking short term benefits, I'm thinking long term risks.


Trivial Psychic has explained this much better. Competition is good. Consumers generally win if businesses want to stand out(while remaining profitable). Without it, Hasbro never would have made figures with the articulation they do in the standard they have.