Hasbro has had a BAD week! Lets discuss the Selfie Series!

[@imj3688]

I love the "pegwarming plastic pollultion" line. I also love the support for a traditional "Christmas Product" but you are right - that material is going to sit there. It's like when you go to the mall and some guy has set up his newest "lacquered printed acryllic poster store" and you can't help but think "you put all this effort into this store to sell junk posters and it's going to be out of business in two months". You just know it's a bad decision - you've seen it a million times over life.

[@retroblasting]

This is the nadir of Hasbro shamelessness. $80 for a narcissistic wish fulfillment exercise?? EFF THAT.

[@qccomix9284]

If there were body options for kids I'd consider getting one for my daughter. She loves playing with action figures and I'd bet she'd get a kick out of her own figure. Unfortunately not for 80 bucks though.

[@bentonrp]

Yay! Retroblasting! ... Yeah, they want a dumb society, and this is one way to take away qualities from characters to truly be revered. The writing may be fictional ! But the values they convey are of no less than the eternal truths.

[@orionhan2431]

Cool service but they charge too much. Especially since they only print the head. if they mold it from plastic, then $80 is an good price. Better off waiting for the app to be available elsewhere and print it yourself

[@DominusNox106]

NO WAY!!! Am I paying $80.00. I badly wanted to get one for myself and my wife as well. I'm upset. Also they completely changed up my delivery dates and screwed me out of the stuff I was supposed to get in November. And finally, as a US Paratrooper, a Combat Medic, and a Veteran of the Afghanistan conflict I say BE PROUD! You've earned it.

[@AnalogToys]

Thank you for your service

[@thomasgoesnostalgic]

I was hoping to get this for my brother and his fiancé as their cake topper but damn…$80 woof

[@jasonkeglovits5157]

@@thomasgoesnostalgic it's 60

[@jasonkeglovits5157]

Saying you want something badly implies willingness to do what is necessary to get it, soooo maybe you just "kinda" wanted to get it as long as it fell in a better $ point.... but hey, it's not 80... So have at it

[@mross8991]

Well this sucks. I wanted to get the selfie series of my dad who is a Vietnam vet on a Flint but now they've jacked up the prices and limited the bodies as well as being freakin resin... damn it Hasbro, you bastards.

[@OfficialFinnTDK]

I would rather commission a custom head from an action figure customizer than paying $80. And as always, to quote, "The fans are doing the best work."

[@MichaelJShaffer]

If this weren't all true I'd think Hasbro was pranking the public. Ridiculous. I'm really holding out for a Frestivus Fett.

[@Kkaaos77]

OMG! And he could come with a list of grievances and a aluminum pole.

[@edbraun383]

Agreed, there needs to be a figure for "the rest of us!"

[@JosephDickersonUX]

Hasbro is REALLY misreading their customers right now. They are easily padding their profit margins by upping the selfie figure price by this much - No WAY the material or production costs have gone up that much, even with inflation.

[@abadtoy32]

Can’t wait for the QC issues on these selfie figs lol

[@shockwave75]

I've been doing my best to spread that last 3POA video where Bobby breaks down the whole Haslab thing around. And I agree with you guys, if someone really wants these things, and feels they're worth the price, then they should buy them, and I hope they're very happy with them. But the knowledge that Bobby Vala was laying down needs to be shared. I found all too often that many toy collectors have no idea how the industry really works. I've spent years doing my best to learn what I can because I love this hobby, and how these things are made is a part of that.

[@jameschristoforou6541]

Thank you! The holiday series IS garbage! Always the KZbin figure channels are forever claiming “you should collect what you want everyone is loved we love all the products” but no the holiday figs suck balls badly. Good job analog toys for speaking on it

[@Mark_Knight]

Agreed

[@bentonrp]

If anyone read my mind to discover my totally honest thoughts, it would be that the only practical purpose the Holiday Star Wars figures serve... is to make a kid who is obsessed with the Black Series, and a mom who hates everything about Star Wars bond over at least *something* this Christmas! 🤣

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

Tony with the NEWWWSSS LOL. Great job my friend!!!

[@AnalogToys]

Thanks Mike!

[@richardvasquez1666]

Hasbro's gonna be losing money for however many more years they have the Marvel and Star Wars licenses. Collectors are just gonna wait until the shit goes on clearance quarter after quarter.

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

I love that, for Marvel, the only option for a female body... is Black Widow. It's like we're in 2012 all over again! Honestly, if these things weren't resin, I'd say just sell the head and send it in a tiny padded satchel. But even then, I'm pretty sure that'd be too consumer-friendly for Hasbro, and they'd give the heads a unique neck peg so you couldn't swap the heads anyway. They can't even justify the $20 increase. Like, what happened during development where these were priced out enough that $60 was a price that wasn't just floated around internally, but outright announced to the public... and then it's increased? It can't be anything but greed.

[@jasonkeglovits5157]

It's not 80.... He got people all up in arms on an imaginary $ increase that didn't happen.... Honestly it is probably still too high... But it's a novelty sooooo

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

@@jasonkeglovits5157 It was the price Hasbro announced and that was reported by numerous outlets. He didn't imagine it, he learned it like everyone else. Hasbro decreased the price back to $60. Which also makes clear that $60 is fine for making a profit on this, and $80 was just them boosting the price out of greed.

[@bradbosshart5709]

I wonder if they backtracked? I got a selfie Ghostbuster for $64 with tax, free shipping. I do know Hasbro is catching heat from collectors for cardboard packaging.

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

I remember seeing the Christmas Troopers on *massive* clearance at Zing for months. Like, $10 AUD, and it may have gone even lower. I'm pretty sure they weren't even making a profit on them at that point, they just wanted them gone.

[@kristianvillarosa4655]

I love those starwars chrismas repaints, I also have a tennisball sized dent in my head, flippers for hands and pays for onlyfans.

[@VashPlissken45]

🤣🤣🤣

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

😂😂😂

[@crushingalldeceivers]

My wife's boyfriend loves them too

[@VashPlissken45]

@@crushingalldeceivers Hey good for him 😂👌🏼

[@iggymoondust289]

"If your one of the people who want this shit ... your fookin crazy" you've gotta love Tony's way with the English language. Sir I salute you .

[@seanswader7425]

I think $80 is too high for this. But I can see people paying for it for either pranks or gifts. Put your ladies head on Black Widow or pick something like grand moff tarkin for your boss. As long as they didn’t understand why they’re getting their selfies in crazy angles, could make for a fun surprise. There is an entertaining concept here, but that’s a steep price

[@lancefromohio]

They are using a rig of Form 1 resin printers. I have one. I think these prints will be fine for headswaps. The resin is durable. However, direct sunlight over time will destroy it.

[@MattsCollection]

I served in the military for 20 years....where's my action figure? Even though I do not like the Christmas themed figures and won't be getting them....the first series probably sold well enough to justify them making more. Some people like them and we all collect differently, so perhaps don't shit on people who like these.

[@nathanwebb3371]

I did 3 tours of Afghan and I’d love an action figure of myself in uniform. I was excited when I saw the selfie series. but Snake Eyes isn’t the character for me. And if head swaps aren’t a thing there’s no point for me. But if they did a Duke or Flint or even Breaker I could have customised the uniform, and I would have. Maybe series 2

[@zabut2301]

Hasbro is great at helping me save money. With these ridiculous price increases it makes more sense to collect vintage or customs like Stan Solo.

[@starlord157]

This is the literal meme of “how many times do we gotta tell you old man” from sponge bob…

[@d-loot-thief2331]

You are 100% right. I usually wait for the habro figures to go on sale since they decided to raise the prices. Especially with the new windowless boxes.

[@Paul_1971]

Same here, but ultimately its the poor retailer that suffers

[@hgc7000]

That's basically what I've been forced to do now. But, it seems like the stock initially comes out at the higher prices, and there are clearance sales 3 weeks to a month later, then they hit the discount stores soon after in the US. Strange business model.

[@Kkaaos77]

I would much rather just help out a toy maker in the community by commissioning a head to be printed. (Then again I don’t really want a toy of myself, I hate myself 😹)

[@boarlegion5077]

To be immortalized, other people will have to buy the selfie of you, not just you.

[@darthandy6438]

Aww man. There was me thinking I was cool with one of those red and green Christmas stormtroopers as my Christmas tree topper

[@dazbry7612]

Hasbro star wars department has more than jumped the shark, they have jumped way too high and got lost at sea LOL

[@TheMagicGhostbuster]

I've seen people post pictures of the 3D render after scanning their face and I'm yet to see one that looks like the person. I'm shocked some say they bought them. Perhaps in hand they'll look better but at the moment the pictures I've seen remind me of the Create a Wrestler feature on old N64 WWF games. Enough options to get a rough representation of yourself but no close to a decent likeness.

[@jamessaltzburg9549]

I passed on the prior waves of these xmas figs at 10 bucks. I was intrigued at 60 for the selfie line but that 80 is fkn ridiculous for it especially when most if not all the bucs they are using are from pegwarmer figures

[@romeoalpha68]

Thanks for the information . I was thinking about getting a Selfie but now knowing I can't swap out the head with a different hero makes me not wanting not wanting to do this at all . Not to mention the price increase that basically stops me altogether . As fellow Veterans you probably know that those of us who rely on our pensions can't afford these price hikes . Veterans and Active Duty Personal don't get paid enough here . ( I imagine it's the same in Australia and other western nations ) Considering the time I invested , my injuries , and the service connected illness my life was forever changed . Making well under the cost of living for anyone who served/serves is another sacrifice we made . Many people outside of this bubble do not understand . I'm with you . I love the people I served with . The people who kept me alive through my injury and illness . I have no love for my Government the Pentagon , or Veterans Administration who tosses you aside if you become injured or ill . I was told I was no better than a broken down Jeep by a paper pushing bean counter . I tried to fight my medical board . Thought I could at least train soldiers. I was good at what I did . If not that counsel those who become injured . It's a hard pill to swallow going from being able to compete in Iron Man races to having to learn to walk again . I'm proud of my service. What I accomplished in training to become US Army Airborne and all the training through Airborne , Pathfinder , Ranger , Air Assault schools . All of that I love . My nation's government , how uncaring and radical the right has become hasn't made me too proud these last few years . That said Hasbro this last couple of years has been very unkind to it's public. I love the Marvel Legends Comic Book figures . I don't like how Hasbro has treated the Collector Community . I actually hope the Ghost Rider Engine of Vengeance fails now . I signed up for it at first but as time has passed I've become uncomfortable in the difference Between this Haslab Ghost Rider compared to the Sentinel/ Galactus . Even though I'd like to have a Mephisto it's not worth spending $350 ( 388 after tax) on . I have the Sentinel and am waiting for Galactus . I won't be getting Ghost Rider. I backed out a few days ago . Love your videos . Sorry to drone on . Keep up the good work and keep fighting the good fight .

[@synthalus]

Veterans and Active Duty Personnel don't get paid enough... only in the United States of America. Civilians have it even worse. It's not sustainable. We're heading towards the fall of the Roman Empire fast fowards.

[@JONNYSORENSEN_AU]

I would never want my mug on an action figure, hasbro can take a hike.

[@MikeysActionFigures562]

A lot of people just want to buy these selfie figure to put the sculpts on bodies they want and for hasbro to sell resin for $80 it’s not worth it at all. I’m sure this is gonna flop and not end well. Great video!

[@misterdarwin]

Problem with the GR HasLab is that it only seems worthwhile if all the unlocks were reached. 7 figures at $25 would account for half the cost. Now one figure is down and we're far from unlocking Mephisto. Without the unlocks, that's one overpriced car. It looks great, but I see the little details like the working stick shift and wonder why Hasbro thinks fans wanted that, let alone to pay for it? IMO a HasLab, being a specialty item with a low production run, should push the boundaries of value before the unlocks are reached, but it should still be worth it. Galactus and the Razor Crest were worth the asking price by themselves. The tiers should push it from being borderline worthwhile to being a solid value. That doesn't seem to be the case for the Ghost Rider HasLab. Normally we see the HasLab get boosts in the last week, but I can see the opposite effect here if they aren't close to unlocking the extras.

[@chronogaruda2003]

Unless it's an indie project, I personally believe no toy company should crowd fund their products, especially if they are already a multi billion dollar company.

[@hobartpaving8986]

I’m not a fan of the HasLab model for ‘big ticket’ items, but it’s not crowdfunding. Crowdfunding would mean the toy would go into general production if the goal was met, whereas if you don’t order these projects while they’re live your chance has gone. HasLab is more like a limited pre-order window, with a reserve on the amount of orders needed. As I say, I’m not a fan of it - although I can’t imagine the Unicron toy on actual release, so I can see why they took that route, no toy shop would put a $600 toy with a box as big as a washing machine on a shelf!

[@bladestar2322]

If I looked like I did at 20, I might want a figure of myself. But I'm a balding, overweight, 64! No way would I want myself as a figure now!

[@Kasperl88]

You know they missed a trick by not using a Steel Brigade body for the G.I. Joe figure.

[@yesterlandtoys1138]

Spot on Tony! Excellent breakdown sir! Well done!

[@MiguelLopez-ll5us]

daaaaaamn, sir. Totally agree with everything you said, as a collector of Marvel Legends for so many years and as a mexican (taxes are a real thing here) i stoped buying the cardboard boxes figures. they are expensive and i don't like having loose figures. Greetings from México. Thanks for the advice. the threat is real!!!

[@jasonkeglovits5157]

Paid 60 for mine.... But I hear you, but the novelty sounded cool enough to try it out... But it doesn't look like me....

[@wayigotitfigured9800]

I got no fight with someone making an action figure of you for whatever reason. I'm not sure what your objection to this is (other than the price, which is ridiculous I admit, but I also don't plan to get one). I get that it's resin and all that, but what again is the overall issue? You don't like it? Do you have another solution for people that want a head made of themselves?

[@JurassicRod]

Snake Eyes is such a specific body. I don't want to have his uniform. I'd rather a more generic outfit like Dukes. But I thought the heads would be removable so I could put it on whatever body I want. But $80 is too much now, especially if I can't even change the body! I also refuse to have apps on my phone. No matter what incentives these companies offer for me to allow them access to my phone, internet search history, camera, mic etc.

[@DarkAlex1978]

As 3d printer I want to say how 3d printing something like an head costs virtually nothing. I would like to know exactly the calculation of costs which lead to 80 bucks, because a 3d printed head production cost is likely to be around 30 cents

[@ImTheKingOfHyrule]

It seems to me that there is an opening in the market for a 3D printing service for selfie heads. It might end up costing a little more than Hasbro's selfie series (or about the same), but having the option to put it on any 1:6 figure would be a lot more exciting. And it seems really strange to me that in the GI Joe selection they don't have any regular soldier options, just Snake Eyes and Scarlett, when there's plenty of more conventional military bodies to pick from (not to mention Cobra).

[@realcoolvintagetoys4786]

I wonder how many (more) Hasbro/ Marvel Legends diatribe videos we'll get following the 'I'm Done With Marvel Legends' video from a week or so ago? ...sigh...

[@AnalogToys]

Are we harshing your buzz? Yucking your yum? We'd hate to share an opinion related to action figure collecting on a channel called _Analog TOYS._

[@bobahicks]

80 dollars for the selfie action figures is f*ckin ridiculous. Just crazy money to be putting down on a resin print.

[@scubapete9500]

Hasbro, acting like we don’t all know 5 friends with 3D printers. 😂

[@TroyPacelli]

OMG! This is some serious Fans Strike Back level BS! Ever since I heard this gimmick announced, I thought, "Why do I need Hasbro to do this when there are already boutique customizers doing this?" Now I have my answer: I wouldn't!

[@el_covfefe]

My issue with Haslab is they are actually pricing things with all of the tiers included and selling it like the tiers are extra. As for the selfie I liked it as a novelty but at 80 it lost that appeal. I wonder who will step in and offer heads at a lower price point?

[@Phant0mwolf-Productions]

at the time of this text, I only paid $60 for mine and I should arrive by mid Nov

[@darthwizzywizard]

100% Agree. It’s a weird world we now live in.

[@miragebangbravern]

When I saw this coming out, I was like "Neat but to be honest, I could get a head of myself from some customizer for cheaper especially not to mention that it can be shipped to Southeast Asia." And then Hasbro proved me right *super hard*

[@jamesrockstreet]

Wow. Thanks. Appreciate your service. I guess we’ll just need to wait until we deserve an injection molded head. Weird tone in this episode. Hasbro sucks and we suck too. We get it.

[@knightwolfpro4494]

I would've loved a quality Ghostbusters figure of myself, but not for that cost.' Also if they give us a Christmas themed Slave Leia figure, I'm there.

[@dyladino]

Super grateful you made this video because I was only getting this so I could swap the head onto a different body 80 dollars for a stock unsold body and a fragile head is so damn lame

[@beaker126]

Hasbro seems to think the way out of their hole is to get a bigger shovel.

[@loganw4633]

American here! Never was SF but I worked with them exclusively for 9 months in Syria. And I share the exact points on the army as you lmao. Love ya brotha!

[@MasterSkywalker86]

yeah Im getting that Mcfarland vehicle for sure. I mean LOL they could have charged 350.00 with a Batman as just bruce wayne as a early bird special with Death metals guitar as a unlockable. LOL But Todd decided to love his fans. But I'm using that for Classified and Valaverse. Granted I'd love to custom that into a Dreadnok machine. It could also be cool with Kerak and his Calvary too. It might be a little bit spacious But when it comes to a little bigger it's easy to make work. Now I know Todd as a 80 dollar Batmobile coming. But I'm expecting that to have the lights and maybe other stuff. Still way way lower then the Hasblab. Since it is a car Keaton drive, I'm hoping it looks similar to the car in that 80's.

[@Victor-mc1sz]

I find it funny that I was able to purchase a 1/6 scale military humvee on Amazon for less than $350. Sure it doesn't have the fancy LED lights, but fancy LED lights on a $40 1/12 charger shouldn't increase the price to $350.

[@georgecostanza8927]

God bless you, Tony. Thank you for your honesty.

[@johnallisonalexander6505]

Brilliant video, and thank-you for your service!

[@paulhewitt7664]

Thank you for your service, Tony!

[@Djkold]

It's true. The FOMO is deeply rooted in many collectors, much like the apologists regarding the Disney era SW entertainment. The bar has been set so low that the smallest effort looks like a masterpiece. And that campaign is bleeding still. As of now it's down to 5478 backers. I don't collect Marvel, so I can't tell if this is a desired item, but it looks too modern to me to have that sentimental value. Johnny Blaze would probably have fared better.

[@josephzipprich775]

I wish the selfie series allowed to customize a transformer because thats what i collect

[@Gojitron1]

I have a list of about 50 characters that I'd love to see made into action figures. "Me" is not on the list. I can see people wanting to give these as unique gifts to someone, but I don't know any collector that wants a figure of themself. Boss move by McFarlane, timing was absolutely deliberate.

[@Fenrizfur]

About the Haslab Ghost Rider HellCharger : Something to think about : 350 USD buys you an All-In set of Mythic Legions...

[@jumpmanejones]

I want one. And will probably get one. Not to sound arrogant but… I just always wanted my own action figure. Im sure we all have. and if we support this maybe it will become the future of toys. and maybe we all will never be able to say companies aren’t all inclusive. Because we all can get a chance to be immortalized in plastic.

[@jumpmanejones]

And I’m very critical of Hasbro! They are delusional in their planning.And Absolutely nutty with execution!

[@astron1701]

Love the vid. I agree with you about hasbro. On the selfie series all I can say is that it's an over priced missed opportunity. Wouldn't a vanity figure be better as a custom portrait from a game. Say like revan? Heck with that thinking the Ghostbusters body is perfect. However the cost makes it impractical at best. What funny, I have a phone, scanning software and a resin 3d printer...

[@CastaldoFilms]

What kills me is that they increased the price and still won't make Selfie Series figures with glasses 😤 I also had no idea that it was 3D printed resin, I can just make that at home.

[@pmgerard]

They did add glasses and beards as options. Ghostbusters News has been reporting it.

[@lazylefthand]

You can get a resin printer for the cost of 4 selfie series figures.

[@underworldpalacecustoms9889]

If you have a Microcenter near you, they have deals on a Creality CR-10 resin printer for $100 all the time

[@blissfairchild7194]

This may sound bad, but even when I was a child and loved GI Joe, I'd often love when stores were going out of business because they used to have 50% off or more on all their products, including GI Joe, Transformers (getting 3x Jetfires for $5 each was pretty fun), etc.. those were great times to be alive, unlike now, where failing stores never ever lower their prices that low any more, because of other companies that buy out their stock for more than they'd sell them for. When Lionel Play World went under, the prices on GI Joe were pretty low.

[@latinlover1596]

Man I want to be the hulk

[@bobastu]

I served in the second most elite specialty of the US Navy, the nuclear submarine force, SOCOM having the highest and most elite status. We too have a brotherhood, where I can depend on any individual wearing a submarine warfare pin. The majority of the submarine force is in the top 1-2% of everyone in the military overall, with Operators filling a smaller number than that. I was there from 9/11 and forward to retaliate against Afghanistan, launching 25 Tomahawk cruise missiles, more than any other unit combined. I know where you are coming from. Military members don't seek accolades or recognition, we are doing our duty. Occasionally people find themselves, like yourself, in a position to be honored in a way that matches their hobby and their mission. The selfie series is self-indulgent. And if people want to spend that, it's their money. I was looking at buying a Hot Toys 1/6 Jengo Fett head for my Boba Fett. At $80.00, I'm just going to buy the whole figure for over $200. The funny thing is the figures being offered are some of the first release figures for GI Joe, and figures which have existed in other lines for a few years. So at $20 figure, minus head, Hasbro is charging $65+ for just the head. A resin head. They must be hand painted, like Hot Toys and Sideshow heads at 1/6, yet they are 25% smaller, and will more than likely crack over time. I think you should take a collection from your fans to purchase a head. Just so you can compare the the quality compared to your action figure likeness.

[@Hotrodimusprime]

I don’t believe it to be arrogance tbh . The selfie series kind of seems like pure exploitation of the fun childhood idea of having yourself immortalized in plastic.

[@jeffreykatuin1749]

How dare they make holiday figures. This hobby should be absolutely sober and realistic. No exceptions! For those that disagree: take a long look in the mirror and get out of la la land.

[@timothyward8695]

You can buy stupid stuff all day long. Nobody's going to stop you. We might laugh at you, but we'll not stop you.

[@Toygains]

Totally agree. With that being said I might have backed an Ecto-1 with lights and sound at that price

[@andrewdavis3622]

Did Todd McFarlane just reannounce the Batmobile monster truck to come with a 7-in figure for $50? Cuz I got that truck already and I paid like $70 but no figure

[@Zeno4XX]

Along with all of that, they don't even do your proper hairstyle, they just let you pick from pre selected hair, and hope one kinda matches your actual hair? Fuck all of that, I can just pay a customizer to make a head sculpt. Great bit of truth man, thanks for the video.

[@MattMovies611]

Any hasbros who are going to come after Tony because “He has an action figure” stop complaining and join the service serve your country in the special forces then become a positive and great voice in the toy community and maybe you’ll get one too

[@AnalogToys]

Thanks Matt

[@hgc7000]

Christmas Chewie will become Army Builder Yetis on clearance. The selfie figs in the least could be a cool gift for someone you know who's a SW or Ghostbuster fan. But screw that price increase, just like all the Hasbro price increases the past 2 years is bullshit. I'm good with the Lego figure my kids made for me. That McFarlane Bat-vehicle drop is HILARIOUS and awesome. Good on Todd for not trying to screw us over, and I've got plans for that rig with my Action Force figs already!!

[@Dont4Get2BringATow3l]

Careful now, remember Dan is now going around calling out anyone that talks bad about Hasbro or leaks their information. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@joshua3732]

I felt like $60 was too much for the selfie series, but I was considering it. $80 is ridiculous! No way.

[@bramzwingli]

I'm surprised they didn't do more generic stuff for the GI Joe selfie figures, like a cobra trooper or something

[@pittviscous]

$80 is a Deal Breaker for me Hasbro can choke on all the plastic heads they don’t sell sad day I was looking forward to that one. Thanks for the update Boo Hasbro Corporate Greed at it’s finest. Collector since 78’ going back to Mcfarlane for my fix

[@lormegz]

Since Hasbro can't do Steel Brigades.... My idea is for Hasbro to do Selfie GI Joe Green Shirt grunt soldiers based on the cartoon design. That would sale.

[@TheDuke013]

Call me crazy, I love Christmas more than star wars, so they will be in my Christmas display. But I would go with an independent 3D printer if you want a head printed, and you get to pick the scale. Who the hell is that skunk haired guy in the knock off charger on fire?

[@rickestricky1368]

Thank you for your perspective on the Selfie-series and for your service. Cheers mate!

[@Grotesque_denizen]

I don't see anything wrong with people wanting their likeness on action figures or with wish fulfillment, isn't that what alot of collecting action figures comes down to? That's not to say I agree with how Hasbro have gone about or many of their business practices

[@Rancoroth419]

I was considering doing the selfie thing, even at the 60-dollar tag for a re-use body and custom head. But to be done dirty by hasbro with a 20-dollar increase. I am out.

[@aubreysmith7355]

Everything you said is fair. You're just talking about basic rules of demand and profit (if u charge too little you lose out on profit but as you increase price the demand goes down until it becomes so small you start to lose out on profit. Also if profits go down for any variety of reasons to keep profits the same increase prices, decrease costs or increase amount of products which both could have the opposite effect. The reality though is Christmas junk sells like crazy. One of China's main exports is plastic Christmas crap because it's sells like crazy. All music artist's make christmas albums with the same 10 songs on them because they make a lot of money. Justifiably you say christmas figures are junk but they will sell. They will also end up in clearance on Dec 26th like all the other Christmas junk. That is more about making more profit then they threw out. That is how christmas junk makes money and boy does it. Plastic prices went way up so IMO the less plastic packaging was to reduce cost (with a PR spin). The profit off making christmas junk just makes the pr being bs more obvious. The thing I disagree with most that you basically said was people should want their face on an action figure. Price and quality are all fair points but demand will be their. The idea that unless you are a military person or a youtube host it's not justified is rediculous. Since when is an impulse/vaniety/expendable income item have to do with justification. Things like selfies, portraits, caricature drawings at fairs, they did "get yourself or friends/family drawn as a Simpsons character". Vaniety items will sell and it has nothing to do with justification. IMO it has nothing to do with "does the person deserve the honor". Matter of fact that would be a reason it does sell is because that person might never have gotten a figure of themselves made. I'd say that item would also have a lot of sales as gifts including romantic gestures. The quality being bad and price vs what they are giving you for that cost is a fair point and a good reason to pass but the idea that that type of product being sold has no market because people won't buy it because they don't have the right social status to deserve it is a dumb assessment.

[@jimmybacas8003]

"What are we gonna do about this scalping problem? Any suggestions?" "How about we just start charging more than the actual scalpers?" 🙃

[@happybuttersblast8334]

The christmas star wars figures... really needed the loop on the head to hang from christmas trees because as an ornament is the only freaking way I'd get one of them.

[@ross2283]

I was on the fence about buying a selfie series as the price was a bit high to begin with but Hasbro has convinced me to skip it.

[@prismatic1239]

Hasbro needs a reality check

[@troubledturtle2332]

Those Christmas figs will be great for customizers when they go on discount.

[@malignantool132]

I wonder how important all of the 6in action figure lines actually are to Hasbros profit. Most stores have around 5-6 aisles for toys and various Hasbro and Mattel owned brands dominate those aisles. Very little space for legends or black series . In the overall corporate Hasbro structure I'd say us adult collectors are viewed as more of a niche. Though their other products have experienced price increases , none have been 50% like the figures. They really are treating certain customers like junkies and those people are just asking for more , just like they hoped.

[@bradforever4489]

Thank you Tony! There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about this ScamLab that requires it to be crowd funded. Also, if Hasblow didn't wish to risk a retail release, it could have made it a pulse exclusive or limited to online retailers. (the fact that so many vehicles go to clearance before customers buy them is evidence that their is a demand but people aren't willing to pay those crazy prices). This base offering is NOT worth $350 plus tax and shipping. This was an obvious cash grab exploiting the fandom of their customer base and abusing their loyalty to your brand. Shame Hasblow. And SHAME on ANYONE who defends a $13 BILLION corporation instead of siding with fellow consumers! Keep roasting them fanboys Tony!

[@godofzombi]

I wonder what the value of these selfie figs will be 20 years down the line.

[@jstingray]

(Update/edit) My first comment was going off what little I had seen of this concept. After getting my hands on the app, the selfie series is extremely low quality, and nowhere near worth the price... Hadn't heard about he selfie price hike. That stinks. Still getting one, though. I've purchased custom heads plenty of times for custom figures. I will be swapping the head. I will have my head on a Steel Brigade figure. If it cracks, I'll glue it back (that has happened a time or two in the past when fitting them). Not a Hasbro fanboy, but I do like their headsculpts. It's literally the only reason I invest any money in the Marvel Legends line (purchased at sale prices when I can find one). Wish I could show pictures on here, cause most of them are custom Action Force kitbash figures 😁. P.S. Thank you for your service. I have nothing but respect for the men and women in the armed forces.

[@jstingray]

@@BobbyLCollins First off, I said I'd glue it back, not "bend over and buy another one". Secondly, not married, but I fail to see how my wife's loyalty would be in question (unless you're just being an asshole, but you said you weren't being snarky so that can't be the case). Finally, I changed my mind real quick after I looked at the app. They are very low quality, and nowhere near worth the price.

[@Stucknthe80z]

So, the only way to win, or get our collective point across is to drive Hasbro out of business . Or to the brink of bankruptcy

[@muddfoot69]

The ghost rider car is cool….not 350 cool…perhaps 150