Topic: General Questions for Hasbro as of July 10th, 2021

[StarAlien70]

I'm tired of exclusives; every time SA 3.75" is mentioned, it's always an exclusive! Why do they have such a downer on SA 3.75" anyway? He says he knows how popular they are, but the production and distribution contradict that statement.
 
They are so frustrating; not only from a consumer point of view, but also as a business. I don't get their direction. In the past year they have churned out so much plastic rubbish, just after they were producing some of the best stuff they had made in years (VC).

I just don't get it (?).

[JDeck]

My opinion is that Hasbro knows 3.75" SA collectors are loyal lifelong fans. Now that Star Wars is relevant again, they need new fans, like kids (5poa), or new collectors (6"). Once Star Wars dies down in relevance, after ep.9, they'll start focusing on lifelong fans again. Like they did after ep.3. Besides it takes longer to produce SA figures than it does to make a new Sw movie. That's just my assessment, I could be wrong. Either way they're feeling the heat.

[StarAlien70]

I agree JDeck.
And as always in business; loyal fans get strung along, while they seek new customers. My problem with that is, the fans that want original trilogy figures that still haven't been produced yet, well: None of us are getting any younger! I don't want to be only just completing my figure collection when I'm 90 something.

My other gripe is that the SA 3.75" figures that they are producing are only available as Walmart exclusives, and are turning up on the secondhand market for stupid money. That can't be good business for Hasbro or Walmart (?).

[JDeck]

  i hear you man.  I don't want to sound like I'm making excuses for Hasbro. This round of Q&A seemed a little more optimistic for SA 3.75". I could see other retailers asking for their own "exclusives". Hasbro has to know they're screwing their base.

[Commander_Kurgan]

Playsets for 6"?
Two words: size - price.

Sometimes it seems like they don't listen to the customer at all, but follow some product idea they are personally fascinated with.
They are detached from the fan base. Very detached. And too many people are kissing their shebs and are content with the crumbs they are feeding us.

[JDeck]

  I would like Hasbro to explain this... 6" is supposed to be so much better, I don't really see it. Geez, what a mug. Found that little comparison shot on JTA. This is why I can't get fully into the 6" Hasbro line.

 Apparently they  explained it to Yakface. http://jediinsider.com/index.php?itemid=17620&catid=8
   They said they'll change the lips, eyebrows and hood. But jeez! She needs a total overhaul. If I was Hasbro I wouldn't have even put that on display. Lol. Honestly this isn't the first time they've screwed up a 6" Leia figure. I'd say in most cases the 3.75" look better than their 6" counterparts. Bigger isn't better.

[Tamer]

Folks I too feel your pain when it comes to the 3.75" line. Personally, from what I am hearing right now Wal-Mart and certain runs like EE's Astro Wave are probably about all we can hope to get as for SA Figs. Sad, but all we can do with these Q and A's is keep asking those questions so they keep hearing it and it will stay relevant. Lets keep after them!

As far as the six inch line it is their premier flagship now. They sent me their SDCC Exclusives yesterday and that Obi Pack is hands down fantastic folks. Watch this and tell me it isn't great!


Its easy to see where their main focus is. I am really enjoying their 6" line personally.

[Nicov55]

I'm still boycotting their 6" stuff. It does not change anything but it is my way to express the way i feel. I'll keep on buying older 3.75 stuff an ebay, paying no attention to the 5POA rubish they release while secretely hoping that staff in charge of marketing get sacked or something.

[JDeck]

Of course the SDCC exclusives look good. Good luck getting one though. If they constantly made 6"  product like that all the time, I'd be all over it.  For me the two biggest problems with the 6" figures are face paint applications and the joints. Not to mention they sometimes get the scale wrong (R2& Boushh Leia).  I don't like the soft plastic vinyl they use. It sucks for armor or droids, and it warps. Last Q&A my question was, if they'd consider using a harder plastic. No answer. Guess not,  cuts overall cost.  In 3.75" scale these problems are negligible, but they are amplified in 6" scale. They can hit some home runs, but they strike out too. I'd say 1 in every wave is a homer. That's just me, according to them they've exceeded expectations. What do I know.

[Commander_Kurgan]

Try building a squad of troopers in 6" and estimate the cost.
One word: prohibitive.

Try customizing by using parts from 3 or 4 different figures.
One word: prohibitive.

Hasbro has no, mark my words, no idea about our requirements or they simply don't care.

[JDeck]

 Here's some interesting news http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/content/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18324
 
 I also heard Hasbro was surveying people at sdcc on whether they prefer the Vintage collection or the Black Series 3.75&6". http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/content/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18327

[Tamer]

I read that yesterday too, time to spread the news. It would sure be cool to get it back.

[JDeck]

Interesting results for JTA's figure poll. http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/content/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18342
 
 TVC won hands down for first choice. duh! However I'm surprised BAD didn't score a little higher for second choice. 6" came in high on 4th choice. I hope Hasbro takes a gander at these results.
  I would think a Build A figure line would be advantageous for retailers, and Hasbro. There would be a lower possibility for peg warmers, as you need all the figures to make the BAF.

[Tamer]

In response to the Forbes article about an exciting announcement for the Black Series Exclusives I got a reply back yesterday that said to stay tuned.

I am hoping that article wasn't simply mentioning the EE Exclusive Astro-Mech Set. Earth shattering it was not.

[CHEWIE]

Not sure if you guys have ordered from Galactic Trading Post... but after getting these, I am not so concerned about playsets from Hasbro anymore... anything they would come up with would fall short of this...