No. In the long run it actually hurts HT. Re-releasing a figure as we've seen knocks down the value of the original on the secondary market. Well, many people hoping to get that high price (on a figure HT's already gotten money for), would likely turn around and buy 2, 3, 4+ new Hot Toys figures with the take on the resale. Stripping the collectors of that cash hurts Hot Toys directly. It's not like they'll make that back re-releasing figures people already own and I doubt there're enough new customers at the higher new price to justify the hit they take from those who'd purchase products with resale cash. So in the end, less revenue = less product and/or cutbacks to compensate for the loss of cash. In the end, both HT and collectors lose.
maybe i would have agreed to the above points if hot toys were just releasing ordinary toys, but what they have is some of the best ever action figures out there, only thos who are concerned about resale value would drop out and not those who appreciate the aesthetics of a hot toys product,i buy only the ones i really like and dont buy ones which i dont like, i buy whatver i like from sideshow, koto, bowen,
its true there are a lot who just collect for the rarity forgetting the fact these are really first class toys, a major jump from the types of figures we older folk have seen during our times,
what happens with limited run is people take advantage of the oppurtunity to make some money by hoarding, among thos there might be even thos who like to fund their future purchases by selling older multiple stocks at high values,
for me as someone who buys a figure to enjoy its artistic value, and not for reselling, id appreciate it if i could find some figures at retail price few years down the line, if i happen to damage the one in my hand.
also im pretty sure if hot toys continued their limited run, more scalper would be joing in leading to lesser amount available for someone who just wants one for his collection,
in fact the reason for pieces like thor , cap not selling out is due to multiple scalper orders and false demand,which in turn leads to poor QC. also i would rather have hot toys get my cash rather than a scalper if they wish to increase the prices,
the only factor they need to careful is their quality as long as they release the best toys out there in the market, people will buy it no matter what
......A large percentage of collector's use money from selling figures to buy new. Check out the Freaks sale thread. Heck certain figures going for less than retail while others at or above retail. Collector's will be more hesitant / selective buying product not knowing which will fetch "at least" a break even return. It'll hit HT were it counts eventually....
