Soon Kali-Ma will rule the world.... You will be a true believer....

Wor-Gar · Apr 22, 2009

KBA said:
This blows even Hot Toys away IMO. Amazing customs like this, with the best customizers involved is the ultimate. You have the passion of the fan, without the BS of big profit companies.

Well said!

amarcord · Apr 22, 2009

KBA said:
This blows even Hot Toys away IMO. Amazing customs like this, with the best customizers involved is the ultimate. You have the passion of the fan, without the BS of big profit companies. Doesn't get any better than this for Mola. I'm glad to see this happen, and can't wait to see what you 3 offer next. Reminds me of the quality of rainmans full figures and beyond!

Nice to know it going to be offered for a lower price than a Hot Toys figure

Wor-Gar · Apr 22, 2009

amarcord said:
Nice to know it going to be offered for a lower price than a Hot Toys figure

Keep dreamin', sleepwalker.

The Josh · Apr 22, 2009

KBA said:
This blows even Hot Toys away IMO. Amazing customs like this, with the best customizers involved is the ultimate. You have the passion of the fan, without the BS of big profit companies. Doesn't get any better than this for Mola. I'm glad to see this happen, and can't wait to see what you 3 offer next. Reminds me of the quality of rainmans full figures and beyond!

True they don't have to put up with the BS that say SS or HT does from LFL. However, they have the blessing of LFL to make stuff where as items like this if enough are made could draw the ire of LFL.

Something Sexy · Apr 22, 2009

Wor-Gar said:
Keep dreamin', sleepwalker.

Haha yea, I would be willing to pay much more than a Hot Toys figure because this blows away anything Hot Toys has put out.

amarcord · Apr 22, 2009

Wor-Gar said:
Keep dreamin', sleepwalker.

I would be prepared to pay more, but if Hot Toys prices are considered already as big profit, I was only assuming these were going to be offered for less.

Something Sexy · Apr 22, 2009

amarcord said:
I would be prepared to pay more, but if Hot Toys prices are considered already as big profit, I was only assuming these were going to be offered for less.

Yea but that works out with Hot Toys because they make a billion of one figure (Yes I was exaggerating that number but you get the idea). So it is cheaper to produce where with this figure it is going to be a different story because they won't be making many.

eighthsamurai · Apr 22, 2009

Something Sexy said:
Yea but that works out with Hot Toys because they make a billion of one figure (Yes I was exaggerating that number but you get the idea). So it is cheaper to produce where with this figure it is going to be a different story because they won't be making many.

exactly - and each one is hand made to perfection. no factory work here. it takes more time and energy. comparing the price for this to hot toys' prices is something only someone on the lunatic fringe would dare to do.

Wor-Gar · Apr 22, 2009

amarcord said:
I would be prepared to pay more, but if Hot Toys prices are considered already as big profit, I was only assuming these were going to be offered for less.

Oh, I thought you were totally kidding when you said that. You were serious? A hand-made custom for LESS than a factory figure? And these artists aren't outsourcing their work to a nickle-a-day worker in China.

Even if you take the HT base price, add to that the amazing paintwork upgrade, the real hair on the headdress, real necklaces (not plastic), etc, and most-likely the extremely limited number (I'm guessing 10-20 tops) then I think you'll come to a more realistic price for the work and craftmanship.

amarcord · Apr 22, 2009

Wor-Gar said:
Oh, I thought you were totally kidding when you said that. You were serious? A hand-made custom for LESS than a factory figure? And these artists aren't outsourcing their work to a nickle-a-day worker in China.

Even if you take the HT base price, add to that the amazing paintwork upgrade, the real hair on the headdress, real necklaces (not plastic), etc, and most-likely the extremely limited number (I'm guessing 10-20 tops) then I think you'll come to a more realistic price for the work and craftmanship.

My point of view was more that companies like Hot Toys get the name of big profit while they give us figures with great sculpts, standard paint and nice outfits for a reasonable price (don't forget they have to pay licence fees)

The hand made feel and therefore more exclusive about the Mola Ram make it more desirable.

Probably the demand will be great and therefore a very high price seems to be more honnest (just to give all collectors the chance to buy instead of the ones who can be behind their computer all day long and order when it is put online for sale)

Wor-Gar · Apr 22, 2009

amarcord said:
My point of view was more that companies like Hot Toys get the name of big profit while they give us figures with great sculpts, standard paint and nice outfits for a reasonable price (don't forget they have to pay licence fees)

The hand made feel and therefore more exclusive about the Mola Ram make it more desirable.

Probably the demand will be great and therefore a very high price seems to be more honnest (just to give all collectors the chance to buy instead of the ones who can be behind their computer all day long and order when it is put online for sale)

Makes sense. Demand always sets price...and supply (in this case 'volume' like an HT figure) always brings the price down. And the smaller the run, the higher the price, as we've seen with German Indy... at least the justification is there. Still, there will always be those who don't like the price. At it's core it depends on how badly they want or treasure the character. Price will separate those who just think it's cool from those who truly love and must-have this character.

Morbach · Apr 22, 2009

wow this thing is crazy!!! Great work :clap

amarcord · Apr 22, 2009

Wor-Gar said:
Makes sense. Demand always sets price...and supply (in this case 'volume' like an HT figure) always brings the price down. And the smaller the run, the higher the price, as we've seen with German Indy... at least the justification is there. Still, there will always be those who don't like the price. At it's core it depends on how badly they want or treasure the character. Price will separate those who just think it's cool from those who truly love and must-have this character.

Indeed, and would add that price also seperates the ones who can miss the money more easy and the ones who have to make choices.

Very curious also to see how the selection will work and if everyone will get a fair chance for buying one. (in the case of it being a very low edition number and demand is high)

Wishing already the best of luck to the Mola Ram fans because I fear they will need it in order to secure this super figure.

creecher · Apr 22, 2009

Selection? All they have to do is select when and how many will be available. First in best dressed. There is nothing fair about business. It's put it out there and let the masses clamor at their leisure. If you want one and miss out their will always be cries of discrimination, depending on your personal circumstance. You were asleep, at work, an appointment, taking a shower, in the toilet etc. If you want it you will stay awake, take time off, cancel that appointment, save water, hold your own. It's all luck. Right time and right place.