Well, it was suspected the event didn't turn out as well as they had hoped. So many were hoping this would lead to them allowing distributers to sell them. But thats not the case. Definately a big FU on HT's part to all of their collectors outside of Japan and Hong Kong. Clearly they don't yet realize just how global they are now.
nah, I think its just their marketing strategy.
They are just doing this to create the hype for the EU and US market. People always want something they cant get or hard to get.
Would people be talking or wanting these as much as it is now, if it was available easily? look at thriller, BAD, two face etc. Those are worth even lesser than what they originally retailed for.