I am not privy to any insider information, but I've heard stories from a few people in the business who say HT uses very aggressive tactics to destroy competition... I think they are very aware of what other companies are doing.I really don't think INART much cares about Hot Toys, just the same way I don't think HT really care the same way people think they are fearing INART. Hot Toys has the casual market that has seeped into high-end collectibles, and they do a fine job.
INART is the answer to the question of can there be better? And it's the hardcore collectors who will jump ship and pay more money to get better. Anyone who thinks Hot Toys is doomed or sweating because of INART are incredibly wrong. HT has the stranglehold on the market and the market that will be the biggest for a long time.
It's nice that HT's are being a bit more transparent, but I doubt they're fearful. It's weird seeing people really jump on one or the other. HT is fine for what it is. You don't have to disparage one to feel comfortable in making your choices.
Anyway, we all know JND is best.
That's great! Thank you
Hot Toys don't really care. Even for the TW thing, I'm pretty sure the pressure was from Sideshow telling them to put out a statement to help out.
I liked that pose as well. Simple but effective and conveyed the vibe of the movie pretty well.
What’s the extra accessory? I still think it’s criminal that neither HT nor InArt have included a flare with a ridiculously bright red LED. I mean, you have all these cool as hell, atmospheric red filtered shots and you don’t give people the one accessory that could naturally help recreate it?
I was thinking the same bro
Yep yep yep...For once I might not have to spend extra money booking commissions to get my figure to look right. That alone makes me excited and hope it becomes somewhat of a wake up call in that department for Hot Toys.
As I said, I'm not privy to insider information, but as you point out, they have a stranglehold on the 1/6 market... meaning exactly that: they use every possible tactic to block, impede or disuade other companies from being able to compete with them.
Premium Batman comes with the portable laptop, standard doesn't.
Not necessarily...It's simply means they have been in the game for the longest and have established a certain trust and loyalty between their product and their consumers. The quality of their work and their reputation speaks for itself, people can bank on their portfolio of work and simply base on that to spend their money. That's what I meant when I say they have a stranglehold on the market.
Ah, no... I meant they have a stranglehold on the market meaning top factories, talent, etc. But, as we've seen, other companies are finding ways to improve their product and output, so we're all in for a treat.
This is pretty much me at the moment talking with my sensible friend about whether to order the "All In" set or not......
Join us in the "All In Deluxe" side.
