Obviously I'm as disappointed in Hasbro's b@stardization of the once venerable Action Fleet line as the next collector. To me, if you're bothering to take over an entire product line, you'd better be making improvements instead of watering it down. Episode I was just the tip of the iceberg compared to what Hasbro had planned for Episode II. I shudder to think what they'll do by the time Episode III comes around (empty boxes maybe?).
The core consumer base has been effectively eroded and the line needs a good shot in the arm. Time to play Action Fleet Product Manager! Here's what I have in mind:
- all vehicles will be resculpted to be as movie-accurate as possible in 1/72 scale
- Deluxe vehicles would include lights, possibly sound, as well as exclusive figures
- figures will also be sold separately in a wide variety of themed Battle Pack-style assortments
- Playsets will be modular, lending themselves to sprawling or towering dioramas capable of showcasing the vehicles and figures
I know a lot of this sounds awfully familiar to those who collected the Galoob line. But my biggest change would be a common scale. That limits the number of $10 X-wing sized vehicles, but also gives the line more variety (a 4" Escape Pod vs. a 24" Millennium Falcon). Capital ships like the Star Destroyer would be done in an even smaller scale, allowing these to still compliment each other AND allow more $10-$15 pricepoint vehicles.
Am I warm yet?
The core consumer base has been effectively eroded and the line needs a good shot in the arm. Time to play Action Fleet Product Manager! Here's what I have in mind:
- all vehicles will be resculpted to be as movie-accurate as possible in 1/72 scale
- Deluxe vehicles would include lights, possibly sound, as well as exclusive figures
- figures will also be sold separately in a wide variety of themed Battle Pack-style assortments
- Playsets will be modular, lending themselves to sprawling or towering dioramas capable of showcasing the vehicles and figures
I know a lot of this sounds awfully familiar to those who collected the Galoob line. But my biggest change would be a common scale. That limits the number of $10 X-wing sized vehicles, but also gives the line more variety (a 4" Escape Pod vs. a 24" Millennium Falcon). Capital ships like the Star Destroyer would be done in an even smaller scale, allowing these to still compliment each other AND allow more $10-$15 pricepoint vehicles.
Am I warm yet?
