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It's unfortunate the strategy seems to be to monopolize rather than compete. I do most of my business with BBTS because tax is based on my state, not theirs, and the flat rate shipping of $4 is hard to beat. Sideshow tax and shipping come to nearly $40 on a standard 1/6 product, that's just unappealing as a consumer.
It’s funny, 10 years ago when Sideshow became official distributor of Hot Toys and started carrying DC/WB products (I believe Hot Toys Reeve Superman and the Toy Fairs Batman were the first figures they were able to sell directly), we were all over the moon and excited.
Now over those 10 years, that excitement has completely eroded. Charging for extra box protection, jacked shipping costs, selling damaged/returned product to unknowing customers as “new”, the relationship with this forum, the expiration date on codes, the way they handle competition, they’re just digging themselves into a hole.
I’ll probably never buy from them again.
There's some Hot Toys back up on Toys Buying Agent site.
They wouldn't, unless Hot Toys gave it to them contractually through an exclusive distribution agreement (which may be the case).How does sideshow have any power on who sells what? That makes no sense.
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They wouldn't, unless Hot Toys gave it to them contractually through an exclusive distribution agreement (which may be the case).
I wouldn't take any of the griping in this thread at face value; both businesses are responsible for whatever terms they mutually agreed to and the decision to focus anger on Sideshow seems, at this point, to be fairly arbitrary--especially since we don't actually know what happened.
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I think we can blame some of Sideshow at least for US distribution to local retailers. Toy Anxiety and Alter Ego Comics (and a few others I just cant recall since I don't regularly shop anywhere else) specifically said Sideshow cut all their allotments by more than half over a year ago. And not only that, a lot of retailers used to offer about an 8% discount on anything from sideshow (not just Hot Toys but all things that come through sideshow) and now they aren't even allowed to do that. So, while maybe not ALL anger should be directly pointed at SS, there's definitely some shady dealings coming from their end to force consumers to buy directly from them instead of other shops that get their products from SS.
A separate head with damaged cowl would make this more appealing instead of a 90% rehash. Do something different with it HT!View attachment 502721
It's good to hear that there's a growing sentiment to walk away from SS. Their business "strategy," if you can even call it that, is simply atrocious. Rather than do what a typical business would do, which is compete, they resort to flexing their monopoly muscle so we good folks can have the privilege of paying MORE. Yeesh, what horrible business acumen...as if SS isn't making a more cushy premium for charging you $20 for basic shipping.
Anyways I think if anything, now would be a fantastic time to start supporting the smaller guys even more. This month has been tough on the wallet due to the holiday season and I've got a one HT per month rule, but starting next month I'm gonna buy TWO figs from TBA to show my support! Gotta help the small guys and let them know we got their backs.
We need to vote with our wallets!
''Ah, yes, i was WONDERING what would break first, your spirit, or your silence regarding the fact that you would like a battle damaged head sculpt with the DX19 Dark Knight Rises Batman figure.And when this post is.......over.......THEN you have my permission to die.''..........A separate head with damaged cowl would make this more appealing instead of a 90% rehash. Do something different with it HT!View attachment 502721
As a huge TDK trilogy fan who doesn't own any Batman figures, I am hesitating if I should pre-order this as my first HT Batman figure.
What do you guys think?
As a huge TDK trilogy fan who doesn't own any Batman figures, I am hesitating if I should pre-order this as my first HT Batman figure.
What do you guys think?
Now is the time. I would recommend getting the batpod as well sine they reslli don?t make vehicles anymore.
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