Thought

Envark · 04-15-2004, 04:29 PM

One problem with toylines is that capitalism really doesn't work completely with them. Capitalism usually works well when people "vote with their wallets" and don't buy poor products. However, toy companies don't always count the vote properly. For instance, if we choose to not buy Baxter, then maybe Playmates will realize it was a crappy figure. However, they might take it to mean that we don't appreciate them making weirder figures and churn out more turtle repaints instead. This is why it is essential for people like us to let our voice be heard at Playmates. If you don't like a figure, then don't buy it. But send a letter to Playmates expressing WHY you did not buy the figure. Otherwise, we might end up with another Mattel.

04-15-2004, 04:29 PM	#1
Envark Mouser Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 11	Thought One problem with toylines is that capitalism really doesn't work completely with them. Capitalism usually works well when people "vote with their wallets" and don't buy poor products. However, toy companies don't always count the vote properly. For instance, if we choose to not buy Baxter, then maybe Playmates will realize it was a crappy figure. However, they might take it to mean that we don't appreciate them making weirder figures and churn out more turtle repaints instead. This is why it is essential for people like us to let our voice be heard at Playmates. If you don't like a figure, then don't buy it. But send a letter to Playmates expressing WHY you did not buy the figure. Otherwise, we might end up with another Mattel.