Toys Then and Now

[shockNwave]

There seems to be a pattern (when it comes to these non-TF figures) that the smaller the figure the greater the detail. They wouldn't dare try for that on the larger figures unless they were aiming at the collector market and even then it would be limited edition like those figures behind the glass displays at Zing.

It's all about cost effectiveness like removing the joints from the legs (which is blasphemous for an action figure aimed at kids).

[GoktimusPrime]

There seems to be a pattern (when it comes to these non-TF figures) that the smaller the figure the greater the detail.

This sometimes holds true for some Transformers toys too.
e.g. Legends Class ROTF Devastator vs Combiner Class ROTF Devastator etc.

[DELTAprime]

I'm somewhat dismayed at the rise of loot box toys. These parents are buying toys up to around $80 for their kids that they don't know what is inside.

I've seen parents buy these stupid things for their kids then have the kid hurridly open it once it's paid for only to have the kid start crying because they already own the toy.

It's like a pokie machine for kids, sometimes you hit the jackpot and get the toy you want, sometimes you get the same toy you already own three of.

What's wrong with knowing what's in the box before you pay for it?

[Autocon]

I'm somewhat dismayed at the rise of loot box toys. These parents are buying toys up to around $80 for their kids that they don't know what is inside.

I've seen parents buy these stupid things for their kids then have the kid hurridly open it once it's paid for only to have the kid start crying because they already own the toy.

It's like a pokie machine for kids, sometimes you hit the jackpot and get the toy you want, sometimes you get the same toy you already own three of.

What's wrong with knowing what's in the box before you pay for it?

Greed.

[shockNwave]

I'm somewhat dismayed at the rise of loot box toys. These parents are buying toys up to around $80 for their kids that they don't know what is inside.

I've seen parents buy these stupid things for their kids then have the kid hurridly open it once it's paid for only to have the kid start crying because they already own the toy.

It's like a pokie machine for kids, sometimes you hit the jackpot and get the toy you want, sometimes you get the same toy you already own three of.

What's wrong with knowing what's in the box before you pay for it?

The best (and ethical as well) loot boxes I know of are the $5 TF Botbot ones.

[kovert]

Evolution of Hasbro Star Wars figures. Modern articulation with better detail and finish. I didn't bother featuring earlier versions of AT-AT Commander/General Veers because the current 6 inch version is probably the best version (premium format such at Hot Toys aside). The Black Series 6 inch figures, especially with face printing technology, are better representations of the characters than the ones in 3.75 inch form.

[Autocon]

^ how do prices compare?

[kovert]

Back in 1995, 3.75 inch Star Wars figures (five points of articulation) were priced at $8.99 at Toys R Us. In the mid 2000s, 3.75 inch figures were priced at around $14.99 or more. Now, the 3.75 inch figures are priced at around $24.99 or more. Back in 2014, the 6 inch figures were priced at $34.99. The 6 inch figures are now priced at around $39.99.

Prices in AUD and at RRP.