Its official for me. Once a figure is announced and put up for pre order, there is no reason to visit threads to get any news. And I know this is a forum where discussion is had, but it seems that less an less discussion about the actual figures happens with every release. And it only took @ 50 figure theads for me to realize this!
Figure is announced for PO.
Some express their love for it, some their hate for it, some in the middle.
These are the posts that will following
how overpriced it is
how bad the head sculpt is.
how it comes with too few accessories.
how the wrong version was made.
why something else wasn't made ahead of this
how its going to take a year plus after delays for it to come out.
how the price increases will put Hot Toys out of business
how some members think their opinion and way of thinking is the correct way and not just their opinion. This is mostly revolving accuracies of head sculpts.
how those who love it try to convince those who don't to buy it.
And I hope no one thinks I am taking a shot at anyone or everyone. I have been and am guilty of particpating in this also. But this is how it is and years later, it won't change. There have been many new members join since I did and some older members have fallen off. Yet the conversations haven't changed. It has gotten a bit more confrontational, but I think thats because of an infusion of some younger members who may not quite get that the world is not all
black and white.
Sorry for venting, but I didn't want to spend money on a therapist.