New Doctor Who 1:6 from Big Chief Studios!

[DVD1]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Now that is a good point. Closing that gap would be cool. Even cooler if we got more than a PO, but a ready to ship now option.

 

[Liz10]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

+1

These things are too expensive to buy multiples of the same Doctor

Just wondering why certain people bought 3 or more 11 figures then, they even wear the exact same outfit...money certainly doesn't seem to be a problem for them.

Liz10 is back! (...reaches for the vodka)

Let me try and put this in simple English for Liz - you no like expansion packs, you no have to buy them.

Personally I'm in favour of 'freedom of choice', something maybe they don't have in Liz's neck of the woods, for both consumers and companies alike. You have the money, you buy something, you don't have it, tough ****. What's annoying is to have one person broadcasting loudly and incessantly that this company is breaching their human rights by not selling stuff in the way they (and now their dad) wants. Especially as expansion packs are a much discussed idea and it would be great to see someone try it. If it goes **** up, it goes **** up. Let's try it and see.

No, sorry, lets not try it, Liz10 doesn't like the idea. Jesus Christ, this is what living in the common market does to people. They get a sense of entitlement that infantilises them. Maybe it would be better if action figures were produced by Brussels and given to people by the state - you'd have no choice over what you were getting but at least they'd be 'free', so Liz10 would be happy.

I'm not the only one who doesn't like the idea, not anymore.

It's not exactly 'freedom of choice' if I'm forced to buy stuff I don't want in order to get stuff I want, is it? I'll have no other choice than buying expansion packs if I want a Closing Time Doctor (with an accurate outfit, mind you).

Don't worry, I have enough money to buy all the things I want, I just don't have enough money to waste it on things I don't want. I'd happily pay €200 per figure but I wouldn't even want most of the parts these packs contain if they were free.

I suspect there are good reasons why nobody else tried expansion packs yet...

I never said they're breaching anyone's rights, please don't put words in my mouth. If you hate my presence in this thread so much put me on your ignore list. I will continue to speak my mind.

 

[DVD1]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Your point about nobody else trying expansion packs, it got me thinking.
Technically, HT have, but, contained as extras in a single or double release.
Indy came with a second costume and backdrop.
Skywalker came as two figures. Not quite the same thing, but we had options. Personally, I used the second Indy costume on a Hasbro Indy.
The expansions packs will allow the individual who enjoys one figure on display to redress it as and when. That's ok. However, thinking of cost, doing a changeable single figure will only incurr purchasing two sets from the list posted by BC, to create each new look.
Now, me, I'd like complete figures. To complete the outfits, I'd have to secure more stuff (already looked around. Doable). I would prefer to see the varients available as complete figures.
Ergo, there are potentially two markets.
BC could, if they wish, offer complete figures unboxed, no extras, but built using the expansion packs to recreate the varients. Everybody wins.

 

[Captain Britain]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Your point about nobody else trying expansion packs, it got me thinking.
Technically, HT have, but, contained as extras in a single or double release.
Indy came with a second costume and backdrop.
Skywalker came as two figures. Not quite the same thing, but we had options. Personally, I used the second Indy costume on a Hasbro Indy.
The expansions packs will allow the individual who enjoys one figure on display to redress it as and when. That's ok. However, thinking of cost, doing a changeable single figure will only incurr purchasing two sets from the list posted by BC, to create each new look.
Now, me, I'd like complete figures. To complete the outfits, I'd have to secure more stuff (already looked around. Doable). I would prefer to see the varients available as complete figures.
Ergo, there are potentially two markets.
BC could, if they wish, offer complete figures unboxed, no extras, but built using the expansion packs to recreate the varients. Everybody wins.

Actually, your post got me thinking... I'm sure that one reason I love the idea of expansion packs so much is that the idea reminds me of the old Palitoy Action Man expansion packs - a raincoat and a machine gun on a blister card - bliss!

But to take what I've quoted in bold - wouldn't this affect the market for the original release? I am already wondering whether to get 10 when he is released or wait for a blue suit expansion pack and build up a figure that way, as I love the blue suit and am not keen ont he brown one or the coat. That is potentially a sale lost of the big, boxed, expensive first release.

I'm not saying it isn't a cool idea I just can't see it being financially viable.

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

This is just my opinion, but I think it would be bad form not to include both the brown and blue suits with 10. It's exactly the same except for the color so there's no extra expense incurred for new patterns, same with the shoes. Barring that, offer both variations for pre-order at the same time, and let people choose which they prefer.

 

[Doctor Who]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Just wondering why certain people bought 3 or more 11 figures then, they even wear the exact same outfit...money certainly doesn't seem to be a problem for them.

Mine don't wear the same outfit, one has the jacket and is on display with all accessories. One with jacket and Sonic with my TARDIS and 4th Doctor, and one without the jacket with the bust, the CO figure and those Lego 11th Doctors. And money is a problem, I just don't collect many other things.

 

[Liz10]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Now, me, I'd like complete figures. To complete the outfits, I'd have to secure more stuff (already looked around. Doable). I would prefer to see the varients available as complete figures.
Ergo, there are potentially two markets.
BC could, if they wish, offer complete figures unboxed, no extras, but built using the expansion packs to recreate the varients. Everybody wins.

My thoughts exactly.

They could offer both, full figures and expansion packs, at least until it's clear if there's a significantly bigger demand for one or the other.

But to take what I've quoted in bold - wouldn't this affect the market for the original release? I am already wondering whether to get 10 when he is released or wait for a blue suit expansion pack and build up a figure that way, as I love the blue suit and am not keen ont he brown one or the coat. That is potentially a sale lost of the big, boxed, expensive first release.

I'm not saying it isn't a cool idea I just can't see it being financially viable.

With that logic, I guess one could also say that the expansion packs affect the sales for the original figures.

People that strongly prefer the blue suit won't buy the brown version either way, they'll wait until the blue suit expansion packs are released or a ready made blue suit 10 is being offered.



I really don't see how buying expansion packs and building a specific variant is better than buying it as a full figure. Also, I find it funny how I'm getting belittled for my opinion, yet nobody can tell me where I should get red bowtie & braces for the Closing Time Doctor. Maybe someone will take apart an original 11 and sell the parts separately. Maybe some people will take apart the expansion packs and sell those parts separately as well. At least that way people who only want a few specific parts to complete a figure could buy them without having to get several unwanted parts along with them. But you'll have to deal with different sellers who'll most likely jack up prices, risk not getting certain parts etc. But why make it simple when you can do it complicated eh?

 

[pixletwin]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

I seem to remember BC stating that the Blue and Brown variant would be together with the fig. Am I crazy?

 

[bloodgear]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

I really don't see how buying expansion packs and building a specific variant is better than buying it as a full figure. Also, I find it funny how I'm getting belittled for my opinion, yet nobody can tell me where I should get red bowtie & braces for the Closing Time Doctor. Maybe someone will take apart an original 11 and sell the parts separately. Maybe some people will take apart the expansion packs and sell those parts separately as well. At least that way people who only want a few specific parts to complete a figure could buy them without having to get several unwanted parts along with them. But you'll have to deal with different sellers who'll most likely jack up prices, risk not getting certain parts etc. But why make it simple when you can do it complicated eh?

Toy Anxiety. But you missed the boat. They're soldout now but they had a fair few when they came in.

 

[LaSirenofEire]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Toy Anxiety. But you missed the boat. They're soldout now but they had a fair few when they came in.

what I was going to say, but you beat me to it. They will almost certainly be parting out the expansion packs as well so you can pick and choose what you want. I also think that TA is extremely reasonable in their prices. I've been picking up parts of the DX Jack Sparrow from them that I want since I don't want the whole figure and I've been very satified with the prices. Their prices for the 11th Doctor parts also seemed very reasonable. But that's me.

Edited to add: If anyone is interested, Toy Anxiety has the boxed figure and a few (very few) parts left.

 

[Underworld54]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

So we're obviously not going to get the 10 pre-order this month like Big Chief said (another instance of them not coming through on their word) so who knows when that will come. So here's how I think the release schedule will go for the upcoming figures:

Amy and 10: Late 2013 (Yes, I know what BCS said about these figures being released in the first half of 2013 but I just don't believe it.)

4 and maybe Clara: Early 2014 and Late 2014 respectively (it'll be too late for Clara since 11 is rumored to be regenerating Late 2013/Early 2014) This is assuming they are still in business at this time which I seriously have doubts about.

9? 1? Other Doctors?: I can't see that far into my crystal ball.

I feel bad for the people who would like all the Doctors in 1:6 scale, I can't foresee all of them or even most of them ever making it to release.

 

[Liz10]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Thanks for the info

They will almost certainly be parting out the expansion packs as well so you can pick and choose what you want.

BC could also just sell every part separately themselves so people can pick and choose what they need to build their desired variant but as I said, why make it simple when you can do it complicated.

 

[Doctor Who]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Why not make it in packs and make sure we have all parts before ending up needing another for something else and have it sold out and save us on shipping? I can think of a few characters that could use some parts that come with the packs. Spare parts are always useful and if you don't want them, I'm sure there's more than a handful who could use them. Just look at how fast Toy Anxiety sold out of parts.

Why make it complicated for collectors when you can do it simple?

 

[LaSirenofEire]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Thanks for the info




BC could also just sell every part separately themselves so people can pick and choose what they need to build their desired variant but as I said, why make it simple when you can do it complicated.

Maybe it's not practical for them to sell individual pieces directly (more people needed in shipping, etc. that would be an additional expense) or what they're planning isn't quite what we think they're going to do. I'm guessing there has to be more to it than what we're seeing. This issue could be said of any company that sells part sets from military to Barbie as probably half the stuff in the sets are not wanted by those who buy them, but those companies are doing it for a reason. Just perhaps not one that make sense to us.

 

[Liz10]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Why not make it in packs and make sure we have all parts before ending up needing another for something else and have it sold out and save us on shipping? I can think of a few characters that could use some parts that come with the packs. Spare parts are always useful and if you don't want them, I'm sure there's more than a handful who could use them. Just look at how fast Toy Anxiety sold out of parts.

Why make it complicated for collectors when you can do it simple?

Yeah, but the packs don't make sure that we have all parts either, as proven by the wrong colour bowtie & braces example.

I don't think having to buy every part from a different seller saves on shipping. If you could buy everything from BC themselves, that would save shipping.

The best option that ensures that everyone gets all parts they need for a certain character is offering them as full figures.

Toy Anxiety is a company and located in the US. I don't think it'll be as easy to get rid of unwanted parts as a private seller located in Germany. Doctor Who and the 1/6 hobby aren't nearly as popular in Germany and collectors that live in the UK, US etc rather buy from fellow countrymen to save shipping and avoid custom fees.

 

[bloodgear]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Toy Anxiety is a company and located in the US. I don't think it'll be as easy to get rid of unwanted parts as a private seller located in Germany. Doctor Who and the 1/6 hobby aren't nearly as popular in Germany and collectors that live in the UK, US etc rather buy from fellow countrymen to save shipping and avoid custom fees.

eBay begs to differ.

 

[Doctor Who]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

Yeah, but the packs don't make sure that we have all parts either, as proven by the wrong colour bowtie & braces example.

I don't think having to buy every part from a different seller saves on shipping. If you could buy everything from BC themselves, that would save shipping.

The best option that ensures that everyone gets all parts they need for a certain character is offering them as full figures.

Toy Anxiety is a company and located in the US. I don't think it'll be as easy to get rid of unwanted parts as a private seller located in Germany. Doctor Who and the 1/6 hobby aren't nearly as popular in Germany and collectors that live in the UK, US etc rather buy from fellow countrymen to save shipping and avoid custom fees.

But we already have the others. What would be the point in selling another red bow tie and braces set? Then you'd complain we'd get doubles.

Why need to buy from different sellers is TA has most, if you don't slack around?

There are plenty of EU collectors, including me, who have bought all-around. I buy where it's available. As a seller, I never had any issue getting rid of anything. Including people from UK, US and AU.

 

[pixletwin]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

One thing I wanna know: who let the resident Eeyores out?

 

[Doctor Who]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

One thing I wanna know: who let the resident Eeyores out?

 

[Liz10]

Re: New Doctor Who 1:6 and 1:4 from Big Chief Studios!

eBay begs to differ.

I wanted to avoid selling on ebay after several encounters with idiot buyers.

But we already have the others. What would be the point in selling another red bow tie and braces set? Then you'd complain we'd get doubles.

To have a Cowboy Doctor with accurately coloured bowtie & braces, that would be the point.

We already have the others? My original 11 needs his bowtie & braces too.

If the Closing Time packs would contain red bowtie & braces instead of blue there wouldn't be any problem because then you could make a complete Cowboy Doctor. But this is not the case.

People that want to make a fez & mop variant will also need red bowtie & braces amongst other things. I guess they are supposed to buy an original 11 plus the packs with fez head & mop. Seems like you'll need to buy an original 11 for every variant you plan to make which will cost more than buying multiple ready made variants and kinda makes the expansion packs pointless.

Why need to buy from different sellers is TA has most, if you don't slack around?

I would prefer to buy within Europe to save shipping and avoid custom fees.

As a seller, I never had any issue getting rid of anything. Including people from UK, US and AU.

I did. I know many others that have trouble selling stuff. Just ask some model horse collectors. Americans happily buy a resin horse for $300 and up but they avoid buying overseas, once imported you can only sell it to another german but they won't give you even half of what you originally paid. Same goes for Doctor Who stuff. Foreign buyers only buy overseas if they don't get it in their own country or if you sell it for a bargain price.