The Soapbox XII: The Convenient Truth

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Well, here is a perfect example:

Impossible Toys (makers of the Quints), have just announced plans to make a G1-styled Arcee. Personally, there is no doubt in my mind that this will have a negative effect on Hasbro's ability to sell Animated Arcee, as many G1 purists have publicly stated that they're only buying it due to a lack of a G1-styled alternative.

One could argue that this is even more damaging to Hasbro than say, a KO Sunstreaker, as the KO interferes more with the second hand market than with Hasbro directly.

I wonder how many of you here who deride KOs will also consider purchasing this?

When it comes to those things, Hasbro should also share some culpability as they had ample time to make a proper G1 Arcee toy for almost 25 years but repeatedly neglected to do so despite more than a few other 'fembot' released toys.

Hasbro's neglect of a section their market is what gives rise to such third party toys.