Re: 1/6 Hot Toys – MMS - Guardians of the Galaxy: Drax The Destroyer Collectible Figu
I think people confuse how this works. Just becuase they are both marvel properties does not mean the licenses are the same. Each film is handled individually. As each film has its own set of investors and tradesmen and directors and actors that are involved and some of those have merch rights. And for taxes and legalities each film is considered separate. And at marvel each property has its own "chain of command". Unique brand and merchandise departments and approvals. Just becuase something happened fast(or slow) with one property is not an indication of how it will be with another, even under the same umbrella corp.
And with most of the Avengers team (actors, brand managers, reps, agents) there is an established muliple year history. The GotG stuff is first time.
And we already know they planned to make the figure. We have seen the prototype (it gets reposted 50 times a day). So the delay has nothing to do with want to or anything like that. It's a logistical issue. An approval issue. From the time they start a new proto (we last saw the old one about 6 months ago) it takes 6-8 months to construct and get initial approval to display. If they rush. With the intricate amount of little hand sculpted detail on Drax they would really need to commit time and money to have it out in under 6 months. So all this complaining and begging is pointless and unnecessary. They have barley had enough time to even do the work. We know they planned a release. We have heard from inside sources the issue was with the approval for the first proto and it is being redone. So let's give them the time to do the work.
Everyone that is "give us any drax" knows full well if it sucked they would pass and hammer it and hot toys. And if all you want is any old figure...there's a bunch of cheap plastic ones. There's your any drax. I would rather they take the time to do it well then rush it and i gotta read the inevitable "we waited for this" and "I knew" it would suck and the nit picking.
I have a lot of respect for you, and really appreciated you insight regarding Lone Ranger, but I think you need to realize, that sometimes people gets frustrated and needs to blow of steam. I really wanted the Lone Ranger, but it ain't gonna happen (well...), people ***** and moan because they care. I understand, that knowing **** and listening to people who don't know the same **** can be frustrating, but sometimes, maybe just write "It takes 6-9 months with the legal paperwork and re-sculpting, so patience, I think/know/pray they're working on it, but these things take time."
Those who knows you will find that information very interesting, people who think you're full of **** will think you are full of **** - No matter what.
I know f..k all about sculpting or Hot Toys. I find you knowledge interesting and you posts very informative, but also a bit like you really need to lecture everybody here. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think that is what is pissing a lot of people off.
I love the information you giving. I'm learning stuff I didn't know, so I like your posts, but... well, you could have written: "As far as I know, it takes 6-9 months with the legal papers and the re-sculpt. So, this time next year, if everything goes according to plan, we'll all have a Drax."
So, any news on the Ranger?
I'm sure we'll get both of those soon and hopefully some day, a Ronan 
Great movie, awesome line!
