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The Black Series 3.75" / Re: Toy Fair 2014
« on: February 18, 2014, 01:53 AM »
There are definitely some things from the EU that I'd like to see get explored. My focus tends to be from some of the Dark Horse comics and video games. And it still seems like fairly fertile ground from a character standpoint. But I get this shift in direction. It's an attempt to keep the Star Wars line CURRENT and moving forward with a sense of anticipation towards the new trilogy.
And then there's the shift in the action figure business. We've seen a pattern emerge where interest seems to be gravitating away from the 3.75" action figure to collector focused 6" figures and the video game sector. There have also been some massive failures on some serious movie licensed toy lines. That's led to action figure lines that are leaner, more cost-concious and more risk averse than they were say, 5 years ago.
For the continued health of the line? I'm okay with this shift away from the EU. I understand what's driving it. It's a compromise that's being made in the interest of benefitting the broader Star Wars merchandise line.
And then there's the shift in the action figure business. We've seen a pattern emerge where interest seems to be gravitating away from the 3.75" action figure to collector focused 6" figures and the video game sector. There have also been some massive failures on some serious movie licensed toy lines. That's led to action figure lines that are leaner, more cost-concious and more risk averse than they were say, 5 years ago.
For the continued health of the line? I'm okay with this shift away from the EU. I understand what's driving it. It's a compromise that's being made in the interest of benefitting the broader Star Wars merchandise line.