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    There are two main successful business types. One is to make the cheapest (usually lowest quality) products possible and sell in large quantities for as much as possible. The other is to make the highest quality products that warrant the premiums you sell them for. IMO, the first style of companies are the bane of existence because they mostly make garbage and create markets using marketing. They create false demand by putting all their resources into marketing smoke. Arcadia is part of the latter group and in order to stay successful, they need to maintain and further push in that direction. Basically they need to make the best products that are undeniable and therefore, people will continue to buy. Some high end car companies started to make even more premium versions of their already top of the line cars but only after years of constant improvement in their regular products to prove they are top of the line. Arcadia is trying to do the same with their premium line but IMO, could backfire because their so called premium line is something that was done long before and much better so they are just diluting themselves. What they call premium is what people expect they should do normally. @Arcadia, my advise to you is to make the very best products you can, especially when we are talking about an old design you've been milking for 10 years. It's disgraceful to come to this day and call a few tampos that you should have included from the start, "premium". Every VF-1 you put out should be decked out with tampos, details, accessories, features, etc. that put the old Yamato versions to shame. Each release should make owners of the old versions chomp at the bits to get the new one because it's so much better. Instead, you have people who already own the old versions contemplate why they would want to spend twice as much and get something they don't even consider as good as what they already got years ago and in many cases, completely pass on the new one. You are making products that are too easy and practically begging people to copy and beat you at your own game with. Make something truly outstanding and people will be too eager and busy trying to secure a preorder to pay attention to a copy of an inferior version of something made 10 years ago.
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    Yeah, it's nice and looks good for sure! Part of my regret was I waited until well after it was released to get it and didn't want to pay much for it. I got it on sale for slightly less but then about a week later, it went on deeper clearance for a lot less than I got it for so just annoying that I should have waited a bit longer. The figure itself doesn't disappoint in doing what it's meant to do...look good in the one pose so you should be happy.
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    Same here! I bought it a few months ago but it's my first anime statue (I think) and probably my last. it's nice but I figure I'd rather have action figures with unlimited poses.
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    Nice! I just got some Monsterarts baddie reinforcements for Godzilla to beat down too. Gotta find the time to open them...
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    Do it if you have the skills! Like I said, I'm not happy with any seeker I've seen yet and haven't bought any because of it...Won't even pay for the KOs. Maketoys seems to have done an incredible job on their bot but just like their Jazz, they have some strange kibble in alt mode that ruins it.
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    Oversize KO MP3? Looks good! Im looking forward to see if Maktoys Seeker is worth getting. So far, I haven't seen a Seeker design worth buying but hoping that is it. Bot mode looks good but the flaps under the thrusters in jet mode are killing me.
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    Lovely collection of 1/60s!
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    Thanks!
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    I've seen a layoff talk and pictures about those lately. Seems like a game and set of vehicles made for me! Especially considering how big and expensive the Chogokin SW vehicles will likely be. I should grab some but sure it's a deep rabbit hole one I start.
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    Hi-Metal R

    Slave IV replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    Lol, I should put another Regult in there but I'm waiting on the variants. Better than other displays with NO enemy mecha huh?
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    Hi-Metal R

    Slave IV replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    I'm gonna have fun trying to fit all the Destroids in there too...
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    Nice! Great picture too!
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    Hi-Metal R

    Slave IV replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    That would be great if they release others or just reissue. I missed it initially and thought I was fine with not owning one. It kept bugging me so I kept my eyes open for a deal. Finally got one for a decent price and really glad because it's so good. I'd say anything under $200 is worth it.
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    Hi-Metal R

    Slave IV replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    Yeah, the armored is my favorite of the Valks at this point.
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    Ah, cool! I have thousands of Hot Wheels but never paid that much attention. I thought it was just certain cars and packaging.
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    Is Treasure Hunt indicated by the "TH" on the car?
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Slave IV replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    I think it's even more telling that the people complaining about NY the most KEEP going back to shop there. Anyways, I haven't messed with my Delta Valks at all beyond initial opening but dying to. Just not enough time in the days. Gotta get Messer's Valk suited up! More pics!
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    Ooo, nice!
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    I was hoping HLJ would have the same discount for Roy's premium but they were around 3000y more so it was definitely a special deal they had for Hikaru. there are tons of comparison photos from Arcadia and throughout this thread.
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    Hi-Metal R

    Slave IV replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    Oh, I see now. It kinda looked like the Spartan hand from the angle of the picture.
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    Hi-Metal R

    Slave IV replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    Haha, nice! The Spartan hand pegs in?
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Slave IV replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    The deal with NY is they usually have the lowest prices for preorders so I guess that means there is some give elsewhere in their service. For those of us who don't care how fast a toy gets to us because we all end up with the same toy, shopping at NY means we save a lot of money. Considering the thousands of dollars I spend per month, that's a huge amount of savings.
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    That part was in response to "what would I do if I was Arcadia's head honcho". Don't get me started on the pharmaceutical industry Haha. It's funny to me when people see them as copycats or producers of low quality when everything from the highest quality tech to pure garbage is made there. It all depends on what you want and the steps you take to get it.
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    I forgot to mention that even without all the love, my own satisfaction for what I accomplish is already enough. As for the business thing, luckily I don't have to worry about it because it's not my business nor is it something I would ever want to get involved in. Just for the sake of thought, for starters, I don't think Arcadia has to lower prices (though it would be nice), they just have to ensure their product is the best. For me, I would start with the people making the the products. Better morale means better quality work and less chance for mutiny. Coming out with new designs instead of finding cheap ways to rehash the same old thing that they should have done right to begin with would also be nice. There is no reason why there should be different levels of Arcadis VF-1 Valks. Every VF-1 they sell should be decked out, epitome of VF-1 toys capable with that mold at one reasonable price. By labeling one as "Premium", they devalued themselves because everything they make should be "Premium".
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