Yup. I think some people just believe with all their hearts that they are entitled to receive something for less than its worth. Working in a bankruptcy office, I have seen more than my share of that.
1/6 Price vs. quality poll
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Yup. I think some people just believe with all their hearts that they are entitled to receive something for less than its worth. Working in a bankruptcy office, I have seen more than my share of that.
Did they give any indication WHEN they might present the first armored figure?
I agree. It really does come across that way by some people anyways.
Some people are astounded that our lawyers don't work for free.
Can't say that surprises me.
CAhobbit
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Nope. At the time only parts of what would go into a possible armored figured were talked about (or even looked at) at Sideshow (it seems). I got the impression that armored figures were a ways off since the cost was looking to be too high and some manufacturing issues were brought up as well.
Darth Cruel
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Can you all just imagine how completely awesome a Sideshow 1/6 scale commander Bly would be with the Kama, visor, double pistols et al? When they finally get around to him...they better include a long blaster rifle and clone carbine as well. AND a holo Darth Sidious...NOT AS THE EXCLUSIVE ITEM.
devilof76
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That is my holy grail of armored figures. I don't even want stormtroopers, but I can't wait for Bly.
RoboDad
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I agree with what Josh said earlier about snide comments, but for the record, this one is borderline snide as well, from the other camp.
I don't think I'm entitled to receive something for less than it is worth. "Worth" is subjective, and can't be quantified on a spreadsheet. On the other hand, cost-to-manufacture and profit can be quantified, and I do not believe that Sideshow is cutting their profit margin to the bone on these figures, as some people apparently do. They are making a very healthy profit on them.
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I don't compromise on quality, so they can charge whatever the hell it takes. But Sideshow needs to dump that Art Buck body and get on with the times. Bespin Luke looks terrible as they built him around that buff body.
I doubt they yet have the fabrication skills to make armored figures that could be taken seriously as Medicom's. But I'm rooting for ya, Sideshow. If you're gonna do it, get it right!
The best arsenal I have at my disposal is education. I wait around for good deals when I sense that something (that I want badly) isn't selling fast enough. And when that is not an option, I sacrifice myself and make it a goal to afford it. Sell off old toys, save, eat noodles for a month, whatever. Life isn't fair.
I doubt they yet have the fabrication skills to make armored figures that could be taken seriously as Medicom's. But I'm rooting for ya, Sideshow. If you're gonna do it, get it right!
The best arsenal I have at my disposal is education. I wait around for good deals when I sense that something (that I want badly) isn't selling fast enough. And when that is not an option, I sacrifice myself and make it a goal to afford it. Sell off old toys, save, eat noodles for a month, whatever. Life isn't fair.
Sorry if I came off as snide.
My questions is why do you and others (yes Alice, I am looking at you) think Sideshow should cut their profit margin to the bone.
Now some of you are going to chime back that you don't expect that... but really, you do.
Anzik
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Looking back on this thread there are many comments from collectors that say they don't mind the price for the quality and detail it just means they will buy less, namely obscure characters. I don't mind $70 for Sam and Frodo, but the assumption of Merry and Pippin for $70 will wrinkle more noses.
As far as the armored figures go... the consensus that we will pay over $100 each will guarantee that price point. It is well known that the cost of development is spread over the edition size and I think we can all assume that the demand for stormtroopers will be huge, therefore the edition sizes will be huge, thereby absorbing the cost easily, yet I predict they will still retail over $100. The armor will be reused many times over, especially for clone troopers because they can do multiples with different paint. We know people want army builders and we know that they have said they would save people money this year (ie no Jabba type expense) to whack us next year with troops.
You have to look at some facts, like the mileage of the Buck body. If you add up all of the figures that have used the buck body, the costs they paid in volume must have been like pennies per figure (granted thats speculation, but reasonable) so it stands to reason that a new regular body should be able to achieve the same mileage and spread out the cost.
What it comes down to in my opinion, is that the fan who will pay $120+ for a figure are far fewer than what will pay SSC prices. This is sideshow's niche in the market and the farther they move away from the middle ground the more customers will shy away from the obscure releases.
As far as the armored figures go... the consensus that we will pay over $100 each will guarantee that price point. It is well known that the cost of development is spread over the edition size and I think we can all assume that the demand for stormtroopers will be huge, therefore the edition sizes will be huge, thereby absorbing the cost easily, yet I predict they will still retail over $100. The armor will be reused many times over, especially for clone troopers because they can do multiples with different paint. We know people want army builders and we know that they have said they would save people money this year (ie no Jabba type expense) to whack us next year with troops.
You have to look at some facts, like the mileage of the Buck body. If you add up all of the figures that have used the buck body, the costs they paid in volume must have been like pennies per figure (granted thats speculation, but reasonable) so it stands to reason that a new regular body should be able to achieve the same mileage and spread out the cost.
What it comes down to in my opinion, is that the fan who will pay $120+ for a figure are far fewer than what will pay SSC prices. This is sideshow's niche in the market and the farther they move away from the middle ground the more customers will shy away from the obscure releases.
RoboDad
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Sorry if I came off as snide.
My questions is why do you and others (yes Alice, I am looking at you) think Sideshow should cut their profit margin to the bone.
Now some of you are going to chime back that you don't expect that... but really, you do.
Actually, I really don't. What I do think is that their profit margin is much higher now than it was two years ago. And, if no one says anything it may continue to grow, simply because we're "willing to pay for quality". I really think that's the point that Alice was trying to make.
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I still say they should all cost $200.
Me too, I have been emailing SS from multiple address's encouraging them to raise their prices!!
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