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Joe Moore · 06-23-2020, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Comedian

Maybe it’s time to bring back a cult classics or movie maniacs type line. Like what neca is doing with toony terrors. Neca has got to come up with something new. As beautiful as their figures are, and they are beautiful, they are getting stale. The excitement just isn’t there anymore. I don’t have the answer, but if someone can get us excited again, it’s Randy. I’ll keep the faith.

I've always thought they should have a Cult Classics style "basics" line for their horror and sci-fi releases. Basically, after an Ultimate has had it's run, bring back the mold as a lower cost release with less accessories, and smaller packaging. Kind of like they did for Freddy and Jason back in 2010 thru 2013. The figure, 1 to 2 accessories, and no interchangeable parts. Price them at $18 in plastic backers. Within those you can do store exclusive variants here and there with a different head sculpt or something. The aim would be to always have their characters on toy shelves, and give people a cheaper option who maybe don't want all the stuff that comes with Ultimates.

I also think we're going to see a bigger shift to the Mego style releases for anything that's not a 100% sure fire hit. The risk and cost to them is just much lower in that format.

06-23-2020, 06:58 AM	#21
Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,318	Quote: Originally Posted by Comedian Maybe it’s time to bring back a cult classics or movie maniacs type line. Like what neca is doing with toony terrors. Neca has got to come up with something new. As beautiful as their figures are, and they are beautiful, they are getting stale. The excitement just isn’t there anymore. I don’t have the answer, but if someone can get us excited again, it’s Randy. I’ll keep the faith. I've always thought they should have a Cult Classics style "basics" line for their horror and sci-fi releases. Basically, after an Ultimate has had it's run, bring back the mold as a lower cost release with less accessories, and smaller packaging. Kind of like they did for Freddy and Jason back in 2010 thru 2013. The figure, 1 to 2 accessories, and no interchangeable parts. Price them at $18 in plastic backers. Within those you can do store exclusive variants here and there with a different head sculpt or something. The aim would be to always have their characters on toy shelves, and give people a cheaper option who maybe don't want all the stuff that comes with Ultimates. I also think we're going to see a bigger shift to the Mego style releases for anything that's not a 100% sure fire hit. The risk and cost to them is just much lower in that format. __________________