1/6 Hot Toys - Star Wars: Episode III ROTS - Kit Fisto Collectible Figure

[BuddyGus]

I am no economics expert, but I don't think that the total cost of tariffs will be transferred to the customer. That defeats the point and historically, doesn't meet the intent or function of tariffs. Companies and manufactures negotiate to see who eats what portion of the tariff. That is why it is a tactic to move manufacturing home. The country used tariffs extensively in the beginning to protect industry in the nation and to raise revenue. They lowered significantly in 1913 with the start of income tax and again in 1947 to stimulate global trade and economy.

Of course, some will make its way into a price hike. But, it shouldn't be the full amount.

The price of figures has been steadily rising for years. When I got my first Hot Toys Figure, it was $80. Of course, that was 20 years ago. Wouldn't surprise me if they use the tariff to hike the price and pocket the difference.

Sadly, at the rate prices increased, many of us are more picky about purchases or have quit all together.

Just my thoughts.

 

[Ramatuelle]

Well one problem is, to "move manufacturing home" is going to take like 50 years. Steel mills that have been shuttered for the last 30+ years are either obsolete or have been razed for other things. They'd have to be completely redone. Same for much other stuff. And lets say we do move everything to this continent! The price will just triple anyways, because Americans expect health insurance and perks like that. [as they should.]

IIRC tariffs had a huge role to play in the onset of the last Great Depression.

This hobby is now at the outer limits of what I'm willing to pay. Getting me to pay $300+ for basic figures is going to take an act of God, unless its someone I cant live without. Truth: I would have paid $300+ for Wolffe. Its going to take someone like that, to get that kind of money out of me.