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I think the problem is that Transformers fans are willing to pay out $$$$ for TFs. Let's be honest, guys, we're all cheapskates. x) Except when it comes to Nirvana, I guess. But c'mon, how many threads have we had on here with people going "Oh that's too expensive"? Whenever Hasbro do try making something geared towards older collectors, that always happens!Now granted, TF stuff is probably much higher quality (I dunno, the only "higher-end" one I have is a TakaraTomy release so prolly not a good comparison), whereas modern MLP quality can be.......... variable. But still x) I can't imagine MLP fans coming together to raise thousands of dollars for a lifesized Tirac, you know?
Well in my opinion there is something wrong if you spend all your hard earned money on pop culture items to a point Hasbro can charge an insane price like that and you will still open your wallet. Some things really, truly aren't worth it and the moment my real car breaks down I'll wish I wouldn't have bought that little plastic transforming car for hundreds of bucks on ebay if you know what I'm saying. Being cheap in the right places pays off in the end.But I'll leave it at that because people love feeling personally attacked and I'm not gonna fight these windmills today.
I think they should do another Pony Project , with designers and artists
and the one with the absolute BEST name, Hot Soldiers
There's also the angle that as mostly women we are socialized to spend money on our household and families and appearance before our hobbies.
Yeah, and we're generally paid less.
Quote from: Wardah on September 19, 2020, 07:45:58 PMThere's also the angle that as mostly women we are socialized to spend money on our household and families and appearance before our hobbies.Tragically, there’s a lot of truth in this. :/ Not to mention stereotypes about just what types of hobbies “normal” women have. Rarely are geeky women with toy collections ever portrayed in popular culture, media, or even documentaries. We’re obviously too consumed with spending our money on purses, shoes, and makeup. Still, the sheer number of collector-aimed Barbie dolls retailing for hundreds of dollars would seem to imply that the industry is willing to bet on women shelling out for high-end toys. Integrity’s Jem dolls, Breyer’s pricier models, and Pullips are further evidence that there are lots of adult collectibles aimed at women. For some reason, MLP in particular tends to ignore their collector market.
For some reason, MLP in particular tends to ignore their collector market.