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Post by Feargus McReddit on Jan 2, 2018 13:50:50 GMT -5
Yeah, in terms of those things, Funko is more categorised as vinyl figures so aren't really "toys" in the same way action figures are which is why you're less likely to see them in toy stores (even though my local toy store does have them but still). So if they were to do a deal with a manufacturer, they probably wouldn't get in the way unless they've done a badly put together contract. Also, you usually only see exclusivity in the realm of action figures and things like Lego where there are direct competitors and whatever is being licensed out is done along the very narrow band of their competitors; Mattel is most concerned with blocking out companies like Hasbro, and Lego is more concerned with blocking other block building brands. DC comics has their action figure line and the Funko deal, but then in terms of collectible statues they've also got a whole slew of companies that put out a lot of broad sorts of stuff; I've got stuff on my shelf from like four different companies that's all Batman-related stuff. Once you get into the collectible market there's no real exclusivity or fear of competition, because all those companies are working different styles and at different price points. If it's not lining the aisle of a toy store it's not going to be blocked by any deal unless you're getting taken for a ride. Yeah, I have a couple of comic book stores near me and there's pretty much every kind of figurine and style in there and yeah, there's probably a sense of competition with how much space Funkos usually take up but it's not like Funko has to worry as much when their stuff is cheaper than the $30+ ones that other companies do because of their own style. |
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Post by Final Countdown Jones on Jan 2, 2018 14:04:03 GMT -5
Also, you usually only see exclusivity in the realm of action figures and things like Lego where there are direct competitors and whatever is being licensed out is done along the very narrow band of their competitors; Mattel is most concerned with blocking out companies like Hasbro, and Lego is more concerned with blocking other block building brands. DC comics has their action figure line and the Funko deal, but then in terms of collectible statues they've also got a whole slew of companies that put out a lot of broad sorts of stuff; I've got stuff on my shelf from like four different companies that's all Batman-related stuff. Once you get into the collectible market there's no real exclusivity or fear of competition, because all those companies are working different styles and at different price points. If it's not lining the aisle of a toy store it's not going to be blocked by any deal unless you're getting taken for a ride. Yeah, I have a couple of comic book stores near me and there's pretty much every kind of figurine and style in there and yeah, there's probably a sense of competition with how much space Funkos usually take up but it's not like Funko has to worry as much when their stuff is cheaper than the $30+ ones that other companies do because of their own style. Super generic, blandly-designed Funkos moving for like 11 bucks isn't going to do anything to impact the sale of a $300 1/6 scale statue designed by a renowned Japanese artist. Collector's goods exist in a world much more concerned with enticing people to buy their super expensive luxury show piece than about fighting anyone else through direct competition, and they know full well there's die-hard whackadoos who will be more than happy to drop money for anything they can of big name characters that justifies everyone getting a piece of the pie. The only real fear of competition in the toy industry is on the level of the kinds of things that parents will buy their kids and about locking down the big brand names to appeal to those kids. Also, the cost associated with exclusivity is steep as f***; Funko could never support it with their cheap model even with how little actual design they're doing. It's justified for the titans locking down major brands like Star Wars because whatever company can nail down a big contract like that can basically print money. But no so much outside of that. |
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Post by chazraps on Jan 2, 2018 14:06:32 GMT -5
A New Japan exclusive or other puroresu companies too? Although if we're being honest the other companies are in bad shape or are indies. What? DDT is doing tremendous! Where are you getting this take from? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2018 18:08:36 GMT -5
Bad Luck Fale dating simulator.
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Post by honsou on Jan 2, 2018 18:12:42 GMT -5
A New Japan exclusive or other puroresu companies too? Although if we're being honest the other companies are in bad shape or are indies. Basically every company in Japan has had giant increase in attendance besides NOAH but even NOAH had a big last few months. That being said the game is probably NJPW exclusive |
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Jan 2, 2018 19:01:52 GMT -5
Bad Luck Fale dating simulator. TAKE MY MONEY! TAKE EVERY DAMN PENNY! |
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Post by OVO 40 hunched over like he 80 on Jan 2, 2018 19:19:20 GMT -5
A New Japan exclusive or other puroresu companies too? Although if we're being honest the other companies are in bad shape or are indies. What? DDT is doing tremendous! Where are you getting this take from? They're bigger than NOAH and All Japan? I legit thought DDT was an indy. |
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Post by honsou on Jan 2, 2018 19:36:00 GMT -5
DDT is the third biggest promotion in Japan, for big shows they can bring in a little under 20k.
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Post by Fundertaker on Jan 2, 2018 19:36:00 GMT -5
At this point in time, only New Japan can really escape the "indy stigma" to be fair. DDT (and Dragon Gate) have quite a few thousands of dedicated fans but aren't really considered big companies. Both are bigger than All Japan and NOAH at this point in time yeah.
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Post by chazraps on Jan 2, 2018 20:17:01 GMT -5
What? DDT is doing tremendous! Where are you getting this take from? They're bigger than NOAH and All Japan? I legit thought DDT was an indy. Yes, DDT only does sell-out shows at this point. They are they number 2 and have been for about two years now. |
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Post by OVO 40 hunched over like he 80 on Jan 2, 2018 20:18:18 GMT -5
They're bigger than NOAH and All Japan? I legit thought DDT was an indy. Yes, DDT only does sell-out shows at this point. They are they number 2 and have been for about two years now. I considered them an indy but glad there are more places the boys can work in. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2018 22:38:01 GMT -5
It's a DLC pack for the new Fire Pro game.
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Post by Giul T. on Jan 2, 2018 23:04:23 GMT -5
A pack containing at least 6 NJPW wrestlers and a story mode to become IWGP heavyweight champion from just a Young Lion!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2018 23:10:43 GMT -5
Dang. I had a feeling it wouldn't be a fully fledged 3D console game, but I'm still kinda bummed tbh.  You can already create pretty good representations of the roster and arenas in Fire Pro, so it's seems a bit redundant. Still...This is pretty neat and more things to do in the new game is always a good thing. |
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Post by corndog on Jan 2, 2018 23:23:58 GMT -5
What? DDT is doing tremendous! Where are you getting this take from? They're bigger than NOAH and All Japan? I legit thought DDT was an indy. NOAH has not been doing that great for a while. Up until very recently they couldn't even get 1000 people in Kuroken. All Japan seems to be doing better lately, but they are still behind DDT and Dragon Gate who draw much better for big shows. |
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Post by HMARK Center on Jan 2, 2018 23:34:55 GMT -5
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Jan 2, 2018 23:50:10 GMT -5
Daryl as a playable character or GTFO.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Jan 3, 2018 0:08:46 GMT -5
Do we know when Fire Pro releases for the PS4?
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Post by Giul T. on Jan 3, 2018 0:17:40 GMT -5
Do we know when Fire Pro releases for the PS4? The news I heard during the conference was "Before G1" |
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Post by Convoy on Jan 3, 2018 0:42:50 GMT -5
Keeping my expectations nice and low for this. Way to not be disappointed, past me. |
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