So... I am new to collecting anything other than the Hasbro 3.75" line.
I've been enjoying these animated OT maquettes. So far I have all through Luke Pilot.
Now I see that the Yoda and R2 is an exclusive to the cons, and will only be an edition size of 2500. Have to say, this pretty much completely kills the enthusiasm I had for this line. I had hoped they wouldn't be pulling this exclusive crap with this line.
I don't understand why they think it's a good idea to make pieces that many people will not be able to obtain (without paying large amounts of moeny to third parties). The only possible benefit I can see is if it makes the line appear "hotter" and that attracts people? As I said, I have the exact opposite reaction. Just makes me know that I will never have the whole collection so what's the point of buying any of the weaker statues?
Am I strange? Does it not have this effect on other people? Or do people just have enough money that they will buy it on eBay?
Any guesses as to what one of these will be worth on eBay? I don't think I will be at any of the cons...
I really just wish they would make merchandise to sell it to fans, rather than pandering to people looking for an investment, or buying things just because they are rare and not eveyone can have it.
Can someone explain this to me?
I'm thinking of cancelling the Stortrooper and only ordering the ones that jump out at me as very cool in the future. Screw Gentle Giant.
