Speaking of, Pfeiffer Catwoman is a character/figure that would have me willing to pay Queen Studios-level money. Imagine a two-pack and one being the battle-damaged ripped up final act look with rooted hair
I’m sure if their products become a hit, that will change.
They've also said a couple of times before that Burton Batman is just not popular enough in China, which is the market they mainly cater to.
I think that's going to be the biggest limiting factor in terms of what they tackle. Especially coming off the initial success of this Joker figure, Queen Studios could very quickly end up only chasing billion dollar franchises because that's where the money is. They've shown a lot interest in doing a Stallone character (Rambo or Rocky) for instance, but I think once they saw sales for something like that being a drop in a bucket compared to their Joker, they could realize those older franchises who've been done many times before aren't really worth their time.
There is a visible panel at the back of the head? That would be pretty dishonest of them not to show it and have people unpleasantly see it in hand.
This is probably true for the US as well. There was this poll taken by IGN recently, asking what everyone's favorite movie Batman actor was. It was ranked from Bale -> Pattingson -> Other -> Keaton
This is because anyone over the age of 30 doesn’t vote for these stupid ass polls.This is probably true for the US as well. There was this poll taken by IGN recently, asking what everyone's favorite movie Batman actor was. It was ranked from Bale -> Pattingson -> Other -> Keaton
Of course this doesn't exactly represent the vast majority of the US but I think the majority of the demographic of young adults to those in their late 20s, view Bale and probably Affleck, more popular than Keaton now. I think if you start to ask this question to those in their 30s and above, you'll see it slightly shift more to Keaton but he still wouldn't be as popular.
It's probably why Hot Toys dropped doing Catwoman/Penguin and instead just milked the hell out of the Nolanverse and now will do the same for Pattinson.
All the more reason Burton Batman figures won't get made.
The people who are vocal about these things will say Bale/Affleck/Pattingson is more popular and that's what companies will gravitate towards to.
Guaranteed. I'm barely in the hobby anymore myself. Sure there are dedicated lifers, but I do think people age out of it or wind up in 'stasis' due to changing interests, different priorities and ... lack of product targeted at them. It becomes a feedback loop:
I think when you break down these 3 points the vaule is there.
1 - Super nice tailoring
2 - Rooted sculpts with movable eyes x 2
3 - the diorama is metal and wood.
So if you're talking customs you're looking at well over 2k.
Wait for hot toys to raise their prices again given this.
Good luck. The majority of collectors seem to really like PERS unfornately.
Same! Really looking forward to what they come up with for the BvS Trinity. The good thing about a different company taking a shot at them, is they can hopefully improve upon what was done before.
