OK, going back to this....since I didn't want to beat a dead horse and keep pounding away....but this has to be addressed:
I guess it's going to come down to really how detailed you want to be. But I am seriously looking at the two helmets again right now and I am struggling to see the massive differences that you're talking about! In my review I think I point about maybe one or two of the differences, but to my eyes I just cannot see the huge improvements you speak of! In fact, I know many collectors who have the previous Sideshow Stormtrooper, and upon getting the new Hot Toys Stormtrooper wonder why they even bothered with the new one since they don't think it's a massive upgrade at all.
First, the Stormtrooper wasn't as much of an improvement compared the the Sandtrooper. The HT Sandtrooper has an improved more screen accurate sculpt. I didn't buy the HT [stormtrooper] for that reason. Although it was an upgrade from the SS armor, it was still imperfect enough for me to skip the purchase. Because I didn't want to be regretting my purchase like I did the SS sand trooper. The only thing that made the SS Sandtrooper worthwhile was the accessories....full stop.
Second, I am not going to beat a dead horse. You can't see the differences in the helmets between the two.....not an issue for me that you can't see it, personally. But many of us do....so you can't say there is no difference when there is. If you made that disclaimer as that other reviewer had about not knowing all the intricacies and how many people like us really know it to a very detailed measure and not tried to compare it to another I think you would have been alright.
So, no hard feelings....just talking about the facts here.
Oh, and this is probably off topic, but going back to your comment somewhere on how Sideshow and Hot Toys use Big Data and analytics to gather collector feedback? I find that hard to believe to be honest. We'll just take some examples for Sideshow alone.
- I wonder what Sid
eshow ever did when so many collectors indicated that their Xwing Pilot Luke was grossly over-priced for what was included in comparison to the cheaper HT Tatooine Luke.
- What about all the complaints on Sideshow head sculpt paint applications that are simply too dark, too flat, and not up to the HT standards at this price point?
- What about HT and the requests for figures that they have teased eg. 1966 Batmobile, completion of the Sucker Punch team, Drax, Batman Returns Penguin and Catwoman. I almost get tired of collectors posting these requests in HT threads on the HT facebook page that HT seeminly ignores unless adding promotional photos.
- What about the upcoming Sideshow Darth Maul that many thought would be the definitive figure, but does not even come with an alternate head sculpt or a robe of all things! Shouldnt all the data that they gather highlight that many collectors think the release is ridiculous and make them do something about it?
I'm sorry but in this 1/6th hobby, I cant recall a single instance where big companies like Sideshow or Hot Toys have ever done anything different based on customer feedback. Perhaps the only thing they're interested in is their bottom line. Perhaps you think I should tell people to definitely rush out and replace their collections with HT so that they see an increase to their bottom line? For this particular figure, I wouldn't recommend that at all.
Here you go again, I think, just talking about things you have zero knowledge about. Why would you say you don't "think" they use big data analytics if you don't know? Seriously, why even say that? To me it sounds like this "you know....I don't even think the FBI does investigations....because look how many criminals get away with crimes". That's really a rather absurd argument.
Big Data and Analytics isn't an excel spread sheet for Santa to check off. It's basically a tool to measure a lot of data points that they can not analyze on their own based on only information (data) in their database or websites or web forums. Particularly when they are employeing sentiment analysis as a tool to extract information from web forums like this or many others and various social media sites. You may not know how they use the data, or what their criteria for adjusting course is, but that doesn't mean decisions aren't weighted based on some of this data collected.
As an example, gaming companies are literally changing where they spend their time in development based on what the users of the game are communicating is important to them. They literally shift types of game play, weaponry or maps based on this information. In the future most businesses approach to serving customers will largely be based on using Big Data to better target their customers. I have no idea how SS or many other manufacturers in this industry make decisions, I only know that they are using these tools. I told you that i had reached out to talk to the folks at SS about their practical application of BD&A and so I guess you think I am lying.
As I have said to you on numerous occasions, I have no need to pick a fight with you, despite the fact that you are essentially calling me a liar. I'm just trying to make the dialogue on this figure meaningful, accurate and informational. If you don't like details, information, facts and data....great. But that doesn't mean people should get a pass to say whatever they want without being corrected.
Have a good day/night.