Counterpunch wrote:Won't happen.
TFs will just get a little smaller.
Prices will remain consistant.
I like smaller toys. But not down to the Legend size.
Analysts predict 10% increase in cost of toys next year
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by Sledge » Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:48 am
Stuff in America has to be cheaper. You guys have to spend a load of your income on health insurance.
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by publicvisage » Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:53 am
I can't see spending a couple of dollars more being a problem. If anything, I'll just be more critical of which figures I purchase.
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by City Commander » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:15 am
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Auto Bot wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Won't happen.
TFs will just get a little smaller.
Prices will remain consistant.
I like smaller toys. But not down to the Legend size.
just look at the Hybrid style line.
Freaking awesomeness at 4 inches!
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by Seibertron » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:21 am
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Considering how little the prices have risen for the Transformers toys, or action figures in general, since the Transformers were released in 1984, I'd say it's about time. Look at the prices on G1 figures compared to today's prices. Today's figures do more and come with more features and are larger figures all around than what we had back in '84. If they need to raise the prices to cover costs, then so be it.
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by Auto Bot » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:25 am
megatroptimus wrote:It's amusing to see some people scandalized by a small 10% increase yet they don't care for scalping prices or inflated shipping charges on Ebay.
Actually, that's my worry. You increase the official SRP by 10%. The scalpers increase it by 100%.
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by Auto Bot » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:27 am
The Master Blaster wrote:Auto Bot wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Won't happen.
TFs will just get a little smaller.
Prices will remain consistant.
I like smaller toys. But not down to the Legend size.
just look at the Hybrid style line.
Freaking awesomeness at 4 inches!
That's an exception. But the truck mode is not so good. Grossly disproportionate. Design is focused primarily on making the robot look good.
I prefer a balance of attention to both robot and vehicle. Even thought both won't be perfect.
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by Seibertron » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:37 am
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Case in point ...
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- G1 Ramjet $13.99 @ Sears
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by Seibertron » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:43 am
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I have more boxed items that aren't pictured in the galleries here. I have a box for G1 Skywarp that has a Target price tag on it for $12.99. I have a Perceptor box that has a price tag for around $18 - 20 if I recall correctly. I have all three Insecticons boxed as well ... I believe their prices are around $6.99 or something like that. The G1 cars were around $8.99 ... they're the closest thing to what's comparable to the current $9.99 deluxe figures. The Insecticons are comparable to today's scout class figures. The legends figures are about $1 more than the original Mini-Bots which were priced at $2.99.
The Transformers prices, if anything, have gone down in price considering the current size and features that we have with today's figures. I'd love to see someone run some inflation numbers on the examples that I provided to see how much G1 Grimlock should sell at retail if you added inflation to his price.
The Transformers prices, if anything, have gone down in price considering the current size and features that we have with today's figures. I'd love to see someone run some inflation numbers on the examples that I provided to see how much G1 Grimlock should sell at retail if you added inflation to his price.
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by tom brokaw » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:45 am
i wouldnt be surprised, about 2 years ago they raised the price on star wars figs from $4.99 to like 5 something then today where they are around $6.99.
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by Seibertron » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:50 am
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Lo and behold ... I found a website that allows you to do calculations on prices. Here's what it said about a $12.99 Grimlock from 1985.
http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
The Inflation Calculator wrote:What cost $12.99 in 1985 would cost $24.31 in 2006.
Also, if you were to buy exactly the same products in 2006 and 1985, they would cost you $12.99 and $6.94 respectively.
http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
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by Auto Bot » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:58 am
Seibertron wrote:Lo and behold ... I found a website that allows you to do calculations on prices. Here's what it said about a $12.99 Grimlock from 1985.The Inflation Calculator wrote:What cost $12.99 in 1985 would cost $24.31 in 2006.
Also, if you were to buy exactly the same products in 2006 and 1985, they would cost you $12.99 and $6.94 respectively.
http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
I don't get it.
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by videriant » Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:02 pm
Seibertron wrote:Lo and behold ... I found a website that allows you to do calculations on prices. Here's what it said about a $12.99 Grimlock from 1985.The Inflation Calculator wrote:What cost $12.99 in 1985 would cost $24.31 in 2006.
Also, if you were to buy exactly the same products in 2006 and 1985, they would cost you $12.99 and $6.94 respectively.
http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
US Inflation. =P Somebody needs to do an adjustment for our friends overseas.
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by Hoistimus » Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:02 pm
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I still can't get over the fact that we're paying 50% more in Canada while the difference in dollars between Canada and US is below 5% difference. Shipping them to either country isn't that much different since they're all coming from Asia..
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by Seibertron » Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:08 pm
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Auto Bot wrote:Seibertron wrote:Lo and behold ... I found a website that allows you to do calculations on prices. Here's what it said about a $12.99 Grimlock from 1985.The Inflation Calculator wrote:What cost $12.99 in 1985 would cost $24.31 in 2006.
Also, if you were to buy exactly the same products in 2006 and 1985, they would cost you $12.99 and $6.94 respectively.
http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
I don't get it.
Wikipedia has a pretty comprehensive page that talks about inflation. Here's the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inflation
Wikipedia wrote:Inflation is the persistent rise in the general price level as measured against a standard level of purchasing power.
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by featofstrength » Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:11 pm
this is bullcrap!...yet...i...will...still...buy...them
gotsta have my plastic crack
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by metalformer » Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:50 pm
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the purifyer wrote:Oh come on they're expensive enough down here already.
$30 a deluxe is already raping my wallet.
Now THAT is expensive! In my areas some stores sells them for almost $15!
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by Dead Metal » Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:25 pm
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megatroptimus wrote:Dead Metal wrote:Hey we in Europe oredy pay duble from what you in the US have to pay, now they want even more?!
F that!
What's the minimum/average wage where you live?
€400 is as far as I know the lowest income per month!
And you have to pay your bills with that befor you buy your toys!
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by Agent 007 » Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:34 pm
why's everybody having a fit? It's not like there are tfs on the shelves 
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by Dead Metal » Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:40 pm
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Mr.Bond007 wrote:why's everybody having a fit? It's not like there are tfs on the shelves
It's becows the high prices and the poor advertising that they are all shelfwarmers here in Germany, so Hasbro please put the prices down!
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by Counterpunch » Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:51 pm
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The answer to all these problems, is obviously 10% more scalping income.
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I predict more cost cutting. Transformers will now be marketed as 'Ready to Paint! Paints not included.'
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