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Originally Posted by MapleMegatron
I'm just here for the facts and getting a better understanding of my hobby. The article is about adults buying toys for themselves as opposed to buying it for kids, so that should be distinguished within our discussion. That is all I was trying to say.
And I wish to thank you for all the info you've provided.
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Oh, no problem and that's been what was being said, that for sure there are some purchases meant for children, but that every line has their adult fanbase without question.
The article crams everything together, not just TFs and that was my original point. The same would apply to Star Wars or Marvel/DC lines too... and same for any line that draws a large (adult) fanbase.
That's why I stated thay the collectors do have a fairly stronger impact that people realize it/ give credit to, just think about it .. the movies were not truly really all that younger child friendly, the big announcement events, the funding campaigns, the fan votes, ect. So it's kinda a given that Hasbro does its homework.
I will always see the funding campaigns as more a way for Hasbro to test the waters for pricing for future items and price hikes as while some people in Hasbro might be really passionate about the lines, the cutting of corners end up showing that Hasbro doesn't care all that much at the higher levels of management and it's simply a business and to make as much money as they can (as shown on the behind the scene threads).