thanks for the info..

and don't get me wrong - I also believe that it's the public's right to say that they think that something isn't worth the money; and of course they don't have to buy it. I just meant that I can understand why Hasbro Asia would be milking this for all that it's worth. And yeah, I get where you're coming from in regards to the regret at seeing a product then released elsewhere for cheaper - but that's also just common marketing, people who "must have this now" will also deem that product to be worth more than others. So after a period of time where those people buy theirs, the company can get more sales by pricing the product for the masses.

It IS quite highly sought after - and obviously is causing all sorts of internal dilemmas with people on this forum - and so it's working for them