I get the impression you don't understand how this all works. And it's worth noting without Disney, there is no more STAR WARS or toys for that matter.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Pre-release)
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I get the impression you don't understand how this all works. And it's worth noting without Disney, there is no more STAR WARS or toys for that matter.
Probe Droid
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100 days until the film opens! Start counting down, boys!
Riceball
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Sure, it's not the most awesome thing out there but it does do a bit more than what you describe, if that's all that it did it probably would retail for around $70 or so but I think that it's the interactive component that drives up the cost. Remember, you can talk to the thing and it will react to you, it may not be an appropriate response for what you said but it is voice recognition tech and that's probably why it costs as much as it does. That and the licensing fee they have to pay Disney.
KrangPrime
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in truth, I'll admit..no. I don't follow the working of the toy industry closely... but also it may be some of my inherent always there cynicism at work as well..
for instance, take playmates. at a recent panel, they claim that the 4 main turtle figures out sold everyone. EVEN the main villains like shredder and krang. hence why we only got two sets of classics series figures.. (both turtles, one animated and one movie). Meanwhile, Shredder and Krang where mysteriously cancelled. despite high demand for them and despite not even being given a chance to fail as they so claim. meanwhile, row after row of turtle variant peg warmers line the toy aisle at the one I just went to. they may vanish at christmas, but rest of the year, they just sit there gaining dust. I don't quite get how that works either.... meanwhile, companies like mondo do fantastic work. yet I also think their price point is ridiculously high also, especially for a limited edition. $600's for four figures. go figure.
at least some collectibles I can understand the high price point. the all metal Sideshow C3P0 for instance. only thing it does is light up it's eyes, but the cold feel and heavy weight of metal makes it one of the cooler items I own.
while it may have some unique tech, I also argue that we've been so spoiled by tech advancements that stuff that would have seemed amazing ten years ago is almost ho hum now.
that might also be part of it as well sub consciously.
But, that's my opinion... others may definitely vary: )
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Fair enough.
There is an astounding amount of complexity at work. From the R & D, the cost of the raw material, the cost of production, packaging, marketing, and licensing. Then there is distribution which present a whole new set of logistical challenges. Think about what it must take to get a toy from concept to store shelf and then multiply that by a factor of 10 and you get close. Oh, and liability insurance, can't forget that.
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astroboy
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The real question for me is.....who do I see this with first?
My wife? My dad? My buddies? Or the nerds from work?
If it's the nerds from work we can blow off the afternoon to hit a matinee on the 18th.
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Zombie_61
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Oh, sure, they're happy now. But wait until after the movie is released and they're so closely identified with their Star Wars characters that they can't get work in other movies. :lol
jkno
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Riceball
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The probably shouldn't but I seem to recall them having recoil all throughout the OT, this was probably because they used real blank firing Sterlings so the recoil couldn't be helped. In real life I can't imagine an energy weapon actually having recoil unless it's producing the energy through some sort of explosive process.
I don't so I need to dig up my DVD's and go watch,been wanting an excuses to anyway.
I do remember reading....I think it was that SW wiki that blasters used air that it charged to make the bolts? so it's an airgun of sorts? that sound right to anybody?
Still can't stop laughing at Vader's wounded wookie saber :lol
Zombie_61
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That is one of the funniest things I've ever seen on the RPF. :lol
thumbsupthumbsup:thumbsupKrangPrime
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http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/gadgets/star-wars-themed-luxury-watch-devon-costs-much-car-n423711
first person who tells me this isn't expensive and over priced gets the darwin award ;o)
first person who tells me this isn't expensive and over priced gets the darwin award ;o)
Reelo
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Damn what a beauty. Goodbye savings...
(j/k...)
Riceball
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Expensive? Definitely. Overpriced? I don't know, I'm not much of a high end watch person but all of their watches are pricey although this seems to be the most expensive one yet. I'd imagine that this might appeal to high end watch collectors who are also Star Wars fans. While this watch is hideously expensive it is much cheaper than some Rolexs although with a Rolex you know what you're getting for your money, mainly gold and diamonds.
Well, at the time the video was made, 10% of their stock had been purchased. I have to admit, that time belt system is pretty nifty.
Zombie_61
Master Member
As Luke Skywalker said, "What a piece of junk!" I bet it tells time in parsecs. :facepalm
Did you watch the video?
Zombie_61
Master Member
Yes. I have to admit it looks like a clever piece of engineering, but that cheesy case makes it look like a kid's watch that you'd buy at 7-11. That being said, I couldn't care less about wristwatches, so what do I know?
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