InArt: The Lord of the Rings - Frodo and Sam

[Cap'n Cook]

Has there been any word on whether these will be sold as a two pack or singularly?

Would not be surprised if InArt sell sculpted versions as singles but rooted only as the twofer.

 

[HyperDrive]

Has there been any word on whether these will be sold as a two pack or singularly?

Would not be surprised if InArt sell sculpted versions as singles but rooted only as the twofer.

When Will asked if they’d be a rooted two-pack, they alluded to it being multiple SKUs but no specifics yet.

 

[Cap'n Cook]

When Will asked if they’d be a rooted two-pack, they alluded to it being multiple SKUs but no specifics yet.

Thanks for that.

What does SKU stand for? Always wondered.

 

[HyperDrive]

Thanks for that.

No problem. I also think they might do a combination of sorts. I personally think they’ll offer the rooted versions as a single pack and the sculpted versions will be a 2-pack. But we’ll see. It’s worse for businesses when there’s more SKUs. Speaking of…

What does SKU stand for? Always wondered.

Basically it’s a product item. INART kept mentioning the term during the Will stream.

 

[Cap'n Cook]

No problem. I also think they might do a combination of sorts. I personally think they’ll offer the rooted versions as a single pack and the sculpted versions will be a 2-pack. But we’ll see. It’s worse for businesses when there’s more SKUs. Speaking of…


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Basically it’s a product item. INART kept mentioning the term during the Will stream.

Thanks again!

 

[Earth 616 Collector]

Thanks for that.

What does SKU stand for? Always wondered.

Like what HyperDrive mentioned it's an individual product item. In terms of 1/6th scale, when SKU is mentioned it's related to the amount of offerings for that individual figure.

For example: InArt The Batman had 6 different SKU's.

1. Standard Batman
2. Premium Batman
3. Standard Bruce Wayne
4. Premium Bruce Wayne
5. Batsignal
6. All In

 

[HyperDrive]

Well said @Earth 616 Collector

And for Frodo and Sam, there’s the potential for (6) individual product SKUs (at least). I think it’d be more like 3-4 but we’ll see.

1. Frodo (Standard)
2. Sam (Standard)
3. Frodo (Premium)
4. Sam (Premium)
5. Frodo & Sam (Standard 2-pack)
6. Frodo & Sam (Premium 2-pack)

And overall, it’s always preferable to have less SKUs per release to increase profit margins, cost-efficiency, inventory tracking, etc.

 

[Cap'n Cook]

Like what HyperDrive mentioned it's an individual product item. In terms of 1/6th scale, when SKU is mentioned it's related to the amount of offerings for that individual figure.

For example: InArt The Batman had 6 different SKU's.

1. Standard Batman
2. Premium Batman
3. Standard Bruce Wayne
4. Premium Bruce Wayne
5. Batsignal
6. All In

Well said @Earth 616 Collector

And for Frodo and Sam, there’s the potential for (6) individual product SKUs (at least). I think it’d be more like 3-4 but we’ll see.

1. Frodo (Standard)
2. Sam (Standard)
3. Frodo (Premium)
4. Sam (Premium)
5. Frodo & Sam (Standard 2-pack)
6. Frodo & Sam (Premium 2-pack)

And overall, it’s always preferable to have less SKUs per release to increase profit margins, cost-efficiency, inventory tracking, etc.

Thank you both.

 

[SwedishHeat]

Well said @Earth 616 Collector

And for Frodo and Sam, there’s the potential for (6) individual product SKUs (at least). I think it’d be more like 3-4 but we’ll see.

1. Frodo (Standard)
2. Sam (Standard)
3. Frodo (Premium)
4. Sam (Premium)
5. Frodo & Sam (Standard 2-pack)
6. Frodo & Sam (Premium 2-pack)

And overall, it’s always preferable to have less SKUs per release to increase profit margins, cost-efficiency, inventory tracking, etc.

How would InArt increase their profit margin by having less SKUs?

 

[HyperDrive]

How would InArt increase their profit margin by having less SKUs?

Usually you don’t need more SKUs per release. Having less SKUs means you’re able to sell what you do put out more quickly. It’s more optimal, efficient and increases your bottom line. I’d look up ‘SKU Rationalization’ but here’s a quick little excerpt from an article on Google (Goods Order Inventory).

 

[HyperDrive]

Like in the case of INART Harry Potter, in many ways it was probably more efficient and better for INART that they only offered (2) sets/SKUs. A Standard single pack and a Premium rooted figure W/ DIORAMA. If they had offered a Premium single pack, it might have been more redundant and not required per whatever market data and research they have. Cause you already know most people would have purchased the premium single pack over the premium set with the dio, but at the end of the day, INART wants to sell that packaged deluxe set primarily. Etc.

@SwedishHeat

 

[SwedishHeat]

Usually you don’t need more SKUs per release. Having less SKUs means you’re able to sell what you do put out more quickly. It’s more optimal, efficient and increases your bottom line. I’d look up ‘SKU Rationalization’ but here’s a quick little excerpt from an article on Google (Goods Order Inventory).

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Let me rephrase, I'm not curious why a business, in general, should reduce their SKUs. I'm asking you how you think InArt could increase their profit margin by reducing the SKUs on Frodo and Sam.

I disagree with your assertion that "it’s always preferable to have less SKUs per release to increase profit margins, cost-efficiency, inventory tracking, etc.. And I'm asking you to support it.

 

[HyperDrive]

Let me rephrase, I'm not curious why a business, in general, should reduce their SKUs. I'm asking you how you think InArt could increase their profit margin by reducing the SKUs on Frodo and Sam.

I think your assertion that "it’s always preferable to have less SKUs per release to increase profit margins, cost-efficiency, inventory tracking, etc." is incorrect. And I'm asking you to support it.

Imo, it would. It would optimize their sales, higher cost-efficiency if they only offer what they ideally want to sell and not lead to certain SKUs sitting on shelves or not getting the most out of what they intend to sell primarily. I elaborated with the INART Harry example.

With Frodo and Sam, I know for a fact that more SKUs will be redundant and it might hurt them or take away sales from other sets. Harder to move. I don’t have access to their market data so I wouldn’t be able to tell ya what they think would be better for them, but there’s a reason why they decided not to offer a Premium single pack Harry rooted figure and I assume there could/would be similar reasoning with Frodo and Sam.

On the flip side, it definitely hurt them with Ledger Joker when they started out cause they should’ve realized (well documented throughout the community) that most people would’ve solely opted for a single pack rooted purple coat Joker. A more diehard would’ve still have gone for the Premium deluxe set with the Prison Joker. They changed things up for the Batman 2022 release. But since then, they sometimes only offer rooted figures for all emcompassing packs like Harry and Ron. With Hermione and Legolas, only offered in rooted flavor like Gandalf.

Let’s speculate regarding Frodo and Sam. There wouldn’t be alternative versions included here so it’s just the default Frodo and Sam designs that will be offered here and there’s strong data supporting most people will end up going for a rooted 2-pack if offered. You kinda need both of them. In addition, prior certain LOTR figures in the line only come as rooted and many consumers in general are preferring their rooted offerings anyway. Imo, they should offer the sculpted versions as a 2-pack only if they’re even considered to be made and offered. And the rooted offerings as two respective single packs and a double pack. Cause ideally you’d think they’d want to maximize more of what they’re putting out. 2 single sculpted packs would be redundant. And before it’s said that it'd be terrible cause they’re forcing you to get the sculpted 2 pack for those who don’t want rooted figures, well at least there’s the option and no one if holding a gun to your head and they make more money. Great.

Just how I see it. I know you’ll probably end up disagreeing with me still and that’s okay. I’ll stand by what I’m saying.

 

[Alatar]

I’ve kind of taken a break from this hobby for the last several months. Now trying to get back up to speed. Only interested in collecting the nine members of the Fellowship by InArt. I’ve got InArt Gandalf and Aragorn and have Legolas on preorder. At this point Frodo and Sam are simply confirmed to be in development/production, right? I’m going to start checking in regularly again to keep en eye out for when they go on preorder. Is there anything else I should be aware of?

 

[Hologram AI]

I’ve kind of taken a break from this hobby for the last several months. Now trying to get back up to speed. Only interested in collecting the nine members of the Fellowship by InArt. I’ve got InArt Gandalf and Aragorn and have Legolas on preorder. At this point Frodo and Sam are simply confirmed to be in development/production, right? I’m going to start checking in regularly again to keep en eye out for when they go on preorder. Is there anything else I should be aware of?

You're correct. They confirmed that they will complete the Fellowship so Gimli, Boromir, Merry and Pippin will be coming as well. I'd give it 5-6 years though before they get to the other 4. LOTR isn't the only thing they're working on.