Another Hasbro America TFs promotion & prizes

[Demonac]

The reason we get slugged so much is because Hasbro Aus act like they have a monopoly, and the best way to deal with a Monopoly is competition. People scream about the likes of Gerry Harvey, but Hasbro Aust is really not much better.

Hasbro have a monopoly on Transformers because they own the brand.
That's like saying Holden have a monopoly on the Commodore.
The reason we are charged so much is because people are willing to pay that much (although that could be on the verge of changing with the way these movie toys are still on the shelves).

[Robzy]

Hasbro have a monopoly on Transformers because they own the brand.
That's like saying Holden have a monopoly on the Commodore.

I think Bowspearer meant more from a Hasbro Aus Vs Hasbro US perspective. Hasbro Aus has held the balance of power because people haven't always had (or been aware of) an alternative way to get the same figures cheaper.

The reason we are charged so much is because people are willing to pay that much (although that could be on the verge of changing with the way these movie toys are still on the shelves).

Well, up until the last few years many people probably haven't been aware of the ridiculously higher prices we pay in Aus for exactly the same items that people in the US pay for. Sometimes 2 or 3 times as much! It's the "we didn't know any better" scenario... but now, as with all things on the net, it's right in front of anyone who's willing to do 5 minutes of research.