If Playmates sold basic figures with premium paint jobs, would you buy them?

*Zulithe* · 12-20-2012, 05:01 PM

I just posted about this as a random thought in the "sightings" thread, figured it might be a cool idea for a poll.

We all know how the TMNT action figures from playmates differ a lot from the "paint masters" or "prototype" figures shown in promo images or at conventions. But what if they were to sell these figures with better paint jobs at a premium price targeted at collectors? Maybe they could even use better materials for things like the accessories, as well as have those fully painted as well. Would it interest you?

Imagine, a standard TMNT basic figure is 8.99 retail price, right? How much would you pay for the same figure with a vastly improved paint job along with premium painted accessories/weapons and maybe slightly better packaging? $15? $20? $30? We have seen figures that are similar to this sold at conventions, for example the black-boxed figures from the 2012 New York International Toy Fair. But while those are pretty nice, they could have been even nicer.

Clearly they couldn't sell items like this alongside the normal figures, as it would be confusing and possibly a sales disaster. But they could sell them at specialty shops or online (playmates.com or maybe even amazon.com, as we've seen amazon selling the Night Shadow Leonardo)

Thoughts? Answer the poll and let's hear your thoughts.

View Poll Results: High-quality painted goodness. Chose!
would buy ($20 or lower)	10	40.00%
would buy (even if above $20)	11	44.00%
not sure if I would buy	3	12.00%
would not buy	1	4.00%
Voters: 25. You may not vote on this poll

12-20-2012, 05:01 PM	#1
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	If Playmates sold basic figures with premium paint jobs, would you buy them? I just posted about this as a random thought in the "sightings" thread, figured it might be a cool idea for a poll. We all know how the TMNT action figures from playmates differ a lot from the "paint masters" or "prototype" figures shown in promo images or at conventions. But what if they were to sell these figures with better paint jobs at a premium price targeted at collectors? Maybe they could even use better materials for things like the accessories, as well as have those fully painted as well. Would it interest you? Imagine, a standard TMNT basic figure is 8.99 retail price, right? How much would you pay for the same figure with a vastly improved paint job along with premium painted accessories/weapons and maybe slightly better packaging? $15? $20? $30? We have seen figures that are similar to this sold at conventions, for example the black-boxed figures from the 2012 New York International Toy Fair. But while those are pretty nice, they could have been even nicer. Clearly they couldn't sell items like this alongside the normal figures, as it would be confusing and possibly a sales disaster. But they could sell them at specialty shops or online (playmates.com or maybe even amazon.com, as we've seen amazon selling the Night Shadow Leonardo) Thoughts? Answer the poll and let's hear your thoughts.