Re: Hot Toys - DS001A-C - Iron Man 2: 1/6th scale Hall of Armor Collectible Specs & P
As with any product, if you feel it's overpriced, why buy?
So far the general consensus is: no one wants to buy it.
Reason being. It's too expensive. Especially if you want the entire set.
Who put HT in the position they are in today? WE, the collectors. Is it really that hard for them to think "hey, these fans have supported us for so long, even though we released so many variations and re-releases...y'know what? Lets make this display affordable for them, because we want to express our gratitude"...
Rather than doing that, they opted for "we're HT, and you will give us your money...so STFU"
Are you a gamer? If you are, have you played any of capcoms games? If yes, do you enjoy the way they handle DLC?
It's the same thing. When one company knowingly takes advantage of their consumers, there will be backlash. And sometimes, when the complaints start rolling in on a continual basis, believe it or not, some companies do make change because they don't want to alienate their fans.
There's a huge difference when you pay 250 for a figure that includes a delicately sculpted likeness of a certain actor, with clothes and accessories to compliment the character he/she is portraying, to paying $100 plus for what is basically a glorified display stand. Oh, my bad, it has lights, and STICKERS...OMFG SO WORTH IT!!!
It's insulting when HT thinks they are being clever about it, assuming we, their loyal fans, are too stupid to say no and are willing to buy anything they (in this case) fart out.
I'll say this again, I am a big fan of HT. I like their products, and appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into them...but this is the worst pricing decision they have ever made and I urge others that are even contemplating picking up one or two to not open their wallets and for once stomp your foot on the ground and say "NO...not today".
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