Hasbro Q&A Answers
JI participated in this round of the Hasbro Q&A. Here are our questions and subsequent answers. Thanks to Pat and Kevin for spearheading this effort.
1. Many Joe collectors enjoy seeing preproduction materials just as they would behind the scenes featurettes on a DVD for a favorite movie. Last year at San Diego Comic-Con, Hasbro put out a sketch book from the Hasbro designers that such fans enjoyed a great deal. While we understand that it is important to keep information on upcoming product confidential, what is the possibility of putting out a G.I.Joe-specific book like this that includes creative material for items already released?
We actually have two things at ComicCon this year that you will enjoy. We will have a new Hasbro sketch book as well as a book of photography called insight:. The proceeds from insight: will benefit ALS charities and the family of the Hasbro photographer who is suffering from the disease - its an amazing collection! We will also try and bring more behind-the-scene peeks to JoeCon.
2. With the film's release just around the corner, a lot of licensed materials are showing up in places where Joe collectors don't routinely search. Is there a list of licensees or of miscellaneous merchandise that we can expect to see?
We do not currently have a published list, but we will look into having this at JoeCon.
3. Movie figures are now on the shelf. Reaction from fans has been positive, but one recurring concern is the price. The Armored Panther is similar to the Armadillo tank released in the 25th line just last year. Yet, with almost half the content, the price is roughly the same. Admittedly, $15 at the time seemed like a steal for the vehicle assortments. So, we don't mean to look a gift horse in the mouth. Not only do we appreciate the Q&A opportunity, but we also feel that we are given the chance to buy some great items to add to our ranks. The Armored Panther with Thunderblast certainly can't be missed. But the concern has been voiced by fans on numerous occasions and the prices would be easier to absorb if we could justify it to ourselves. Is there any possibility of the retail price going down any time soon?
Sorry to say that the retail price will not be going down. The new prices reflect the new environment we are in as a brand including higher plastic
prices, gas prices for shipping, and funding for the movie. Ultimately, pricing is up to the individual retailers.
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