An ES of 999 for these at $650 a pop selling out across all 4 pieces previewed would net just north of $2,500,000. Waste?
No reason they can't go as deep as they want if the initial sales are strong, and if they aren't they move forward with other projects.
Last I recall they've already tackled major characters established companies have been ignoring for a the better part of decade, maybe more, and they've been around for 5 minutes.
Ehhhh... depending on the margins, then only four figures, all that time, people to pay.....
2.5 million to me for a years worth of work is not that much for a company.