

Westlos420 wrote:I think profit plays a big part on why people buy. If something like a pop cost 10-15 bucks they will risk it on the chance of it rising in value but something like Hikari pretty much takes that profitability away so people dont risk going for it.
nonotglenn wrote:Westlos420 wrote:I think profit plays a big part on why people buy. If something like a pop cost 10-15 bucks they will risk it on the chance of it rising in value but something like Hikari pretty much takes that profitability away so people dont risk going for it.
That's a pretty insightful perspective. I think you are right on. Plus size..I think collections of larger items are a little harder to keep..or at least not run out of room quickly.
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:I have always liked them but with their size, I just never had the space to display them. Of course now with the 10" Pops we are running into the same trouble...
PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:I have always liked them but with their size, I just never had the space to display them. Of course now with the 10" Pops we are running into the same trouble...
mongoose12 wrote:PaleRiderOfDoom wrote:I have always liked them but with their size, I just never had the space to display them. Of course now with the 10" Pops we are running into the same trouble...
That's the irony... before the size was discouraging to collectors...but pops are growing by the day
bspears82 wrote:It sucks that this line did not take off. I love the skeletors
CarlitaJuanita wrote:dexiesmom wrote:CarlitaJuanita wrote:
My own feeling, people start a collection because it’s something they like. Then, value enters the picture, since no one collects with the hope it will go down in value. With that being said, I like my Hikari Bats, but I won’t expect the value to rise.
I guess it depends on the person. There are a lot of things in my collection that I know are probably worthless to most people, even other collectors, since they aren't popular anymore. Don't even know if they would sell for retail anymore. But I like the items and enjoy them so their value doesn't matter to me.
I agree. I think it’s with any collection. Some will be higher and some will be lower. That’s the fun of a collection I think
Mikey_2_times wrote:Are hikaris still being made?
Poncho Pete wrote:Fun time back when there were releasing new ones. Limited edition sizes being high, price point, and size of pieces prevented a critical mass that could drive sustained success.
mohawkjones wrote:Poncho Pete wrote:Fun time back when there were releasing new ones. Limited edition sizes being high, price point, and size of pieces prevented a critical mass that could drive sustained success.
Unfortunately all true points. For a smaller company Hikari could have been a "hit" but compared to the Pop! juggernaut I can completely understand allocating the resources for Hikari to a different line. A fun run while it lasted...
mongoose12 wrote:mohawkjones wrote:Poncho Pete wrote:Fun time back when there were releasing new ones. Limited edition sizes being high, price point, and size of pieces prevented a critical mass that could drive sustained success.
Unfortunately all true points. For a smaller company Hikari could have been a "hit" but compared to the Pop! juggernaut I can completely understand allocating the resources for Hikari to a different line. A fun run while it lasted...
i'm a realist also...it just wasn't meant to be. i still love my collection
mohawkjones wrote:
Now if we could just put a nail in the coffin for this thread I would be happy. The line has been MIA for almost 3 years now yet ever so often someone has to chime in with "I don't think Hikari will blow up because they are too expense/big/weird/I can buy 6 pops/I don't get it/the moon is made of cheese/Hikari didn't kill themself/tasted like poo/etc." ...thanks folks, we get it. Nothing new to add to except maybe your post count.![]()
This thread just makes me sad.
CaseyJones14 wrote:mohawkjones wrote:
Now if we could just put a nail in the coffin for this thread I would be happy. The line has been MIA for almost 3 years now yet ever so often someone has to chime in with "I don't think Hikari will blow up because they are too expense/big/weird/I can buy 6 pops/I don't get it/the moon is made of cheese/Hikari didn't kill themself/tasted like poo/etc." ...thanks folks, we get it. Nothing new to add to except maybe your post count.![]()
This thread just makes me sad.
This made me
The Dorbz thread is exactly the same way - just random conversation and people saying they miss Dorbz.
mongoose12 wrote:I guess this is goodbye from me
Submyst wrote:https://imgur.com/gallery/iUQco
PhoenixForce wrote:I LOVE Hikari figures but what turns me off/away is the retail price point. Up to $80 for a store exclusive is killer. Fortunately the few that I have I was able to get on clearance for various stores and sites over the years.
mohawkjones wrote:nonotglenn wrote:Westlos420 wrote:I think profit plays a big part on why people buy. If something like a pop cost 10-15 bucks they will risk it on the chance of it rising in value but something like Hikari pretty much takes that profitability away so people dont risk going for it.
That's a pretty insightful perspective. I think you are right on. Plus size..I think collections of larger items are a little harder to keep..or at least not run out of room quickly.
I find these an incredibly sad statement on the modern collector. Totally kills the "collect what you love" mentality in favor of the hoard it/sell it mentality which sucks the fun out of the hobby IMO.
heymrosario wrote:I recently just purchased some Hikari mini's and man, I love the style! I think this line will 'blow up' in my collection
PhoenixForce wrote:heymrosario wrote:I recently just purchased some Hikari mini's and man, I love the style! I think this line will 'blow up' in my collection
Did you open them? The little ones STINK!
heymrosario wrote:PhoenixForce wrote:heymrosario wrote:I recently just purchased some Hikari mini's and man, I love the style! I think this line will 'blow up' in my collection
Did you open them? The little ones STINK!
I haven'tI'm afraid to open them since you gave me the warning
PhoenixForce wrote:heymrosario wrote:I recently just purchased some Hikari mini's and man, I love the style! I think this line will 'blow up' in my collection
Did you open them? The little ones STINK!
Squird wrote:PhoenixForce wrote:heymrosario wrote:I recently just purchased some Hikari mini's and man, I love the style! I think this line will 'blow up' in my collection
Did you open them? The little ones STINK!
And it does not go away. I put mine out for weeks hoping that the smell would go away. Only went away when I sold them and shipped them off.'
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