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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 10:13:23 GMT -5
Was looking at my figures today, they're all elites, then the price points between basics and elites, and the fact that Mattel just released two Basic/Elite hybrids (Ricardo/Heyman) in the basic/Battlepacks lines, then thought of this...
I mainly purchase only elites for the leg articulation (splits) which allow you to do more with a figure. Although the ab crunch is cool, it's not entirely a necessity for me.
Do you think it would be a good idea if Mattel started a hybrid line in which the figures would have elite lower body articulation and a basic upper body?
I think it would be great, as it would lower the amount of movable/breakable/loose parts, you'd be able to do just about the same things as an elite, I'd assume the cost is less to make than an elite, and the price point could be $2-$3 more than basics (meet in the middle between basic and elite pricing).
I believe if they did this, they could produce them monthly just like the basic line we have already, and make a lot more characters that have never been visited in the elite line previously. They'd fit right in with our existing basic/elite/Battlepack lines, and allow for kids and collectors alike to get more articulation in their figures for a cheaper cost.
Thoughts?
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Post by PJ on Dec 7, 2013 10:18:52 GMT -5
All that is dropping is the ab crunch so there's no real savings especially seeing anyone who has tried their own will tell you the elite waist with basic torso don't fit together. So they would still need to cast new torsos and charge about the same as they do for elites now.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 10:25:18 GMT -5
All that is dropping is the ab crunch so there's no real savings especially seeing anyone who has tried their own will tell you the elite waist with basic torso don't fit together. So they would still need to cast new torsos and charge about the same as they do for elites now. Makes sense, but what if hybrids replaced basics? They could have the same minimalistic art and accessories or none at all just like basics do now. That would also raise the starting point for 6" figures to probably $12.99-$14.99 which isn't terrible when you consider more articulation. I see what your saying. I'm just thinking of a way to have elite leg articulation on figures for lower costs than elites. (Which are roughly $20 after tax here) Idk, I'm just bored and thinking of different stuff haha |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 10:29:10 GMT -5
I think it would be better than flexforce or power slammers.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 10:29:56 GMT -5
I think what I would really want is basics with elite articulation
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 10:33:54 GMT -5
I think it would be better than flexforce or power slammers. I think what I would really want is basics with elite articulation Haha good point. And yes, if we simply got elites at basic pricing (normal prices not sales), I'd be in heaven and spend a lot more money lol |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 10:35:37 GMT -5
I think it would be better than flexforce or power slammers. I think what I would really want is basics with elite articulation Haha good point. And yes, if we simply got elites at basic pricing (normal prices not sales), I'd be in heaven and spend a lot more money lol yea I know haha |
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Post by Duck Holliday on Dec 7, 2013 18:51:41 GMT -5
I think you raise an interesting thought. Most of my elites don't take advantage of the ab crunch (although a few do and makes them pop out better on the shelf) Although as another poster said, if they would have to design and cast new molds, I'm not sure we would save much money. However, if you combined that with no accessories or entrance gear that actually might cut the cost enough... However for me it will still come down to the over all look and how I'd want to pose them. Also, I still want the better paint on elites (especially for tattooed guys like Punk).
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Post by WMDman on Dec 7, 2013 19:10:35 GMT -5
If basics had the ball joint in the hip I'd be fine with no abb crunch and double jointed knees
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Dec 7, 2013 19:14:43 GMT -5
No. There's no need for a third line, and replacing either basics or elites would be a bad idea. Losing the ab articulation isn't worth it. Losing the basic price point isn't worth it.
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Post by cableV on Dec 7, 2013 19:15:11 GMT -5
I was never a fan of the ab crunch, but I don't see a reason to make any changes, or start a new line now.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 19:34:54 GMT -5
No. There's no need for a third line, and replacing either basics or elites would be a bad idea. Losing the ab articulation isn't worth it. Losing the basic price point isn't worth it. I wouldn't even think of losing the elite line with accessories and full articulation. I was imagining more or a re-working of the Basic line. Instead or re-casting all the upper bodies, Mattel could redo the bottom halves with the extra joint to simply allow more articulation for basics. I personally would collect and spend a lot more if basics had more articulation (specifically in the legs), and I'd only get elites for accessories or extra decal from that point on. Since I'm so used to paying $20 every time I buy 1 figure, paying $12-$14.99 would be a considerably large price decrease for me and still keep me happy. I only see it as pros because I don't have a basic collection, and would like to get newer figures more often. I like the way the basics look and scale, I just want better leg articulation, that's all |
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Post by JHTB® on Dec 7, 2013 19:38:30 GMT -5
This is going to be like the BP Heyman, Hornswoggle etc...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 19:40:10 GMT -5
This is going to be like the BP Heyman, Hornswoggle etc... Exactly, like Heyman and Ricardo are now, but instead of an ab crunch, give all the basics elite leg articulation |
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Post by BØRNS on Dec 7, 2013 21:32:21 GMT -5
I think what I would really want is basics with elite articulation I think this is exactly what I would like. |
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Post by si4life02 on Dec 7, 2013 23:03:34 GMT -5
That's what I've wanted since the beginning of the line
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 23:10:30 GMT -5
Ideas like this are exactly why mattel doesn't let us run the company lol
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Dec 7, 2013 23:13:27 GMT -5
I've never liked the ab articulation.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 23:24:23 GMT -5
Ideas like this are exactly why mattel doesn't let us run the company lol Mattel doesn't let us run the company because #1, we don't own it, #2, I doubt any of you hold shares in the company, and #3, we are a very minimal impact on their entire sales market. If what they're doing is making them good money, why the hell change it. My idea has to do with improving the quality of basic figures while retaining the same profitability. By no means do I think this will ever happen nor be considered by Mattel and/or wwe, but one can hope and have an opinion right? What's your issue with the idea? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 23:41:33 GMT -5
Ideas like this are exactly why mattel doesn't let us run the company lol Mattel doesn't let us run the company because #1, we don't own it, #2, I doubt any of you hold shares in the company, and #3, we are a very minimal impact on their entire sales market. If what they're doing is making them good money, why the hell change it. My idea has to do with improving the quality of basic figures while retaining the same profitability. By no means do I think this will ever happen nor be considered by Mattel and/or wwe, but one can hope and have an opinion right? What's your issue with the idea? Like you said one can have a opinion right? Well that was mine. |
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