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I think it's great to introduce new products because it keeps the engagement/interest going.
But I'm not sure if ProjectFred will succeed. For me, it's several reasons:
-Price
-The face is a bit ...menacing or creepy looking to me
-Timing is off especially when they just they have so many product lines that probably need focus. Also public opinion isn't so positive at the moment.
Still good on Funko to make people excited for what's to come and bring business to the restaurant. We will see how it goes!
But I'm not sure if ProjectFred will succeed. For me, it's several reasons:
-Price
-The face is a bit ...menacing or creepy looking to me
-Timing is off especially when they just they have so many product lines that probably need focus. Also public opinion isn't so positive at the moment.
Still good on Funko to make people excited for what's to come and bring business to the restaurant. We will see how it goes!
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I know it’s an 11 inch pop but that price tag makes it a no go for me, have baby on way and diapers are expensive.
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I’m curious to see different characters in the same style, but the price makes it a hard pass for me regardless.
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dr-FOMO wrote:I think it's great to introduce new products because it keeps the engagement/interest going.
But I'm not sure if ProjectFred will succeed. For me, it's several reasons:
-Price
-The face is a bit ...menacing or creepy looking to me
-Timing is off especially when they just they have so many product lines that probably need focus. Also public opinion isn't so positive at the moment.
Still good on Funko to make people excited for what's to come and bring business to the restaurant. We will see how it goes!
Totally agree with the points you raised. The price might turn away a lot of collectors but yeah, let's see how it goes!
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jaypeeds wrote:dr-FOMO wrote:I think it's great to introduce new products because it keeps the engagement/interest going.
But I'm not sure if ProjectFred will succeed. For me, it's several reasons:
-Price
-The face is a bit ...menacing or creepy looking to me
-Timing is off especially when they just they have so many product lines that probably need focus. Also public opinion isn't so positive at the moment.
Still good on Funko to make people excited for what's to come and bring business to the restaurant. We will see how it goes!
Totally agree with the points you raised. The price might turn away a lot of collectors but yeah, let's see how it goes!
100 agree on the concern and affect of price. It does worry mean that they might ostracize new collectors.
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the price is what turned me off... but it saves me $$ in the long run... not like i have alot...
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I see what they are trying to do. But yea too pricey for me and the look just not speak to me. So it will be a pass for me.
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Seems like price is a common factor for all of us.
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I do like the new Project Fred and I am considering buying it. Money is tight for us and it's Hot Toys level pricing so that makes it difficult to justify, but I am still considering it because I do like it and I have been pivoting to being primarily a Freddy collector.
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Interesting it is but will have to wait a bit longer to see what is rolled out.
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The price point and size are deterrents for me. But it’s definitely nice to have a new type of product and I’m sure there’ll be fanfare for it!
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Price is a tad high for my liking!
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It just feels like the product is literally to compete with BearBricks and KidRobot, which do have a market...
BUT I love collecting because it's in my price range and a passion for media/pop culture.
Price tag is very very high.. maybe this is a new way for them to present at Designer Con?
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Price tag is very very high.. maybe this is a new way for them to present at Designer Con?
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Yeah I think it would need to be something special and really meaningful at almost $300.00
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plumb102 wrote:It just feels like the product is literally to compete with BearBricks and KidRobot, which do have a market...
BUT I love collecting because it's in my price range and a passion for media/pop culture.
Price tag is very very high.. maybe this is a new way for them to present at Designer Con?
I agree but a simliar LE bearbrick 100/400 combo pack is 110-150
This price is way more than that
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hpellot wrote:plumb102 wrote:It just feels like the product is literally to compete with BearBricks and KidRobot, which do have a market...
BUT I love collecting because it's in my price range and a passion for media/pop culture.
Price tag is very very high.. maybe this is a new way for them to present at Designer Con?
I agree but a simliar LE bearbrick 100/400 combo pack is 110-150
This price is way more than that
I thought the like Bearbrick 10" ones are like $500-1000.
this new Funko product is 11"
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Definitely a premium product. Almost feels like Funko is trying to dabble in the Designer Toy market like people mentioned above. People with the extra funds to spend will buy it and those who do not won't. Doesn't really seem like a long-term line though, maybe a special one-off release every so often.
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Maybe its a case of "loss leader product" its more profitable the attention that we gave to this, that the actual product. Maybe just the introduction of a new format or line in bigger size, so when it comes the normal size doesent sound crazy at all.
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$295?! In this economy?!?!
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plumb102 wrote:hpellot wrote:plumb102 wrote:It just feels like the product is literally to compete with BearBricks and KidRobot, which do have a market...
BUT I love collecting because it's in my price range and a passion for media/pop culture.
Price tag is very very high.. maybe this is a new way for them to present at Designer Con?
I agree but a simliar LE bearbrick 100/400 combo pack is 110-150
This price is way more than that
I thought the like Bearbrick 10" ones are like $500-1000.
this new Funko product is 11"
I love me some Designer vinyl also and thats where the majority of my collection is, but yeah the price point for this particular sculpt seems a bit high. It is a larger piece and limited, but seems it should be closer to 150-200 and that seems still a little out of range.
Bearbrick comparison seems a good one, 400% ones go for about that 150 range, the 1000% ones are in the 500-1000 range
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Price is a bit too rich for my blood! The 1/10 chase i thought was interesting
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If it was $100 I think I'd do it- I like the "designer" toy feel.
$295 is too steep for me
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Saw the teaser, was intrigued. Saw the price, no longer interested at all.
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I think its a good idea to get a higher value product out there but i think they went to high
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I don't see the value in it, not when there are far more detailed display pieces around the same size, for half the price. Theres nothing about this piece that warrants the $300 price tag. They were better off making it 1.5-2kpcs at 150 instead of 750pc at 300.
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Personally I think these should have been a lot smaller, a lot less expensive and exclusive to purchase only at Bobs Big Boy restaurants. I like how it looks but truthfully it’s a bit out of my price range.
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post31 wrote:Personally I think these should have been a lot smaller, a lot less expensive and exclusive to purchase only at Bobs Big Boy restaurants. I like how it looks but truthfully it’s a bit out of my price range.
I think that exclusivity, of it being just at the restaurant, is a FANTASTIC idea.
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See I'm fine with the design/mold, concept, limitedness...maybe so-so on the price. It's the overall size that is what's making me hesitant. Space was a huge factor when scaling down from Pops to Sodas....so perhaps this will be one where only maybe a couple of really sick designs will make it into our collection
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plumb102 wrote:If it was $100 I think I'd do it- I like the "designer" toy feel.
$295 is too steep for me
I ageee If this was 95-100 it would be fine
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I am just confused...like why the price, I am not complaining of the price just confused literally at why it warrants that tag
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I’m thinking we are going to see Project Fred in pop form in the distant future. Just like the Wobbler to Pop.
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joeb0011 wrote:the price is what turned me off... but it saves me $$ in the long run... not like i have alot...
Unless my boss increases my pay like 500% this will be outside my budget, but hoping the line does well, I know there are collectors with some deep pockets.
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Like the size, dislike the price.
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I need to see one in person, but regardless the price seems a bit high.
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TonyFunkoFreakHead wrote:I am just confused...like why the price, I am not complaining of the price just confused literally at why it warrants that tag
I agree the price is just not ideal
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Looking forward to seeing this new Project Fred in Person and getting a true feel for the weight and size and materials feel. The pin looks great sad I could not make it out to grab one and the poster and be around funko family.
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geekypeeples wrote:Looking forward to seeing this new Project Fred in Person and getting a true feel for the weight and size and materials feel. The pin looks great sad I could not make it out to grab one and the poster and be around funko family.
I agree. I want to see it in person and see how it feels and looks. Hopefully they will have it on display at C2E2. The pins are awesome though
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