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VashTS · 09-22-2022, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Lol the figs look to be well done, but some of those likenesses are hilarious. Ice Trae made me audibly laugh and alternate-Earth Stef drew some chortles as well. Bron looks a little off too; ‘What If’…. Lebron was T-Mac? And The Greek Freak, damn, they just made up a face! Conversely, Joel, Luka, Tatum and Jah look as they should.

So funny and so many questions that I don’t really care about the answers to. Namely, will these figures be scaled within the line itself?

As a sports fan, but never a collector of Stating Line-Up, I appreciate Hasbro trying to appeal to the sporting community. However, despite the nation’s current struggles with cult of personality challenges and idol worship, I’m not sure this will move the needle with many collectors outside of children. But, of course, that demo is the target for this line. Sports heroes are the ‘heroes’ that most readily resonate with kids given that children don’t read as much (of anything) as previous generations did.

Agreed.
Celebs worshipping is dying.

What collectors will pay 30 plus per figure for NBA players? Die hard fans would want complete teams and that is who will buy.

This is for 80s and 90a kids and looking at NBA ratings, just dont think the market is there or even the demand.

Modern player do not have the luster of the older generation. This will be short lived as a Figure line.

I can see a Hall of Fame line somewhat working, but for me, if I were to get and Olajuwon, I would like his teammates, and I cannot see Hasbro doing supporting players.

Ewing, Larry Johnson, Morning and so on would be nice, but lack of side kicks will hurt my appeal.

09-22-2022, 05:13 AM	#37
VashTS Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,259	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel Lol the figs look to be well done, but some of those likenesses are hilarious. Ice Trae made me audibly laugh and alternate-Earth Stef drew some chortles as well. Bron looks a little off too; ‘What If’…. Lebron was T-Mac? And The Greek Freak, damn, they just made up a face! Conversely, Joel, Luka, Tatum and Jah look as they should. So funny and so many questions that I don’t really care about the answers to. Namely, will these figures be scaled within the line itself? As a sports fan, but never a collector of Stating Line-Up, I appreciate Hasbro trying to appeal to the sporting community. However, despite the nation’s current struggles with cult of personality challenges and idol worship, I’m not sure this will move the needle with many collectors outside of children. But, of course, that demo is the target for this line. Sports heroes are the ‘heroes’ that most readily resonate with kids given that children don’t read as much (of anything) as previous generations did. Agreed. Celebs worshipping is dying. What collectors will pay 30 plus per figure for NBA players? Die hard fans would want complete teams and that is who will buy. This is for 80s and 90a kids and looking at NBA ratings, just dont think the market is there or even the demand. Modern player do not have the luster of the older generation. This will be short lived as a Figure line. I can see a Hall of Fame line somewhat working, but for me, if I were to get and Olajuwon, I would like his teammates, and I cannot see Hasbro doing supporting players. Ewing, Larry Johnson, Morning and so on would be nice, but lack of side kicks will hurt my appeal. Last edited by VashTS; 09-22-2022 at 05:16 AM..