Originally Posted by ComicGuy89 (Post 55334)

Wow, is SPD really that popular in Japan? It's good to see Power Rangers get some recognition there.

Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV (Post 55382)

Awesome, always good to hear Power Rangers is getting more recognition over there.



Figuarts shouldn't be wasted on characters like Grumm anyway.

Originally Posted by Snowfall (Post 55391)

A "wider broadcast" could simply mean they're looking for something to fill a timeslot. It doesn't automatically mean the show is hugely popular or they'll start producing figures based on it. The Legend of Korra is a hugely popular show here, for example and it has a limited Japanese fanbase. Should Figma start making figures based on it? Sorry if you see me as someone trying to stop all the fun, but I don't think you understand how business works.

I've never said it's impossible for Zedd to become a Figuart, just that it's unlikely and people seem to mistakenly assume Blufin (the ones running all of these PR polls) are somehow in a position to actually make figures themselves. They've never even included American only characters in their polls, except when there's a PR character who's obviously going to win (i.e. Goldar or Dragon Ranger). That's marketing 101.

If you disagree, fine, it's clear that I can't make you understand, but save the snide comments until I'm actually proven wrong.

Originally Posted by Snowfall (Post 42788)

Bare in mind that these guys are only passing along their suggestions to BoJ, they aren't the ones actually in control of producing the figures. I'd also say it's 99.9% completely impossible that we'll ever see a character without a Sentai counterpart. Goldar/Grifforzer makes sense, because he's popular in Japan too, but Lord Zedd doesn't exist there and couldn't be sold. They're not going to create a completely unique figure just to sell to a very small market.

Originally Posted by Gryphman (Post 55403)

In the past this would be the case. Nowadays, the idea seems more and more likely. Figuarts seem to be catching on in the US far better than BoJ thought. The DBZ line is already aimed primarily at the US market. They're all exclusives in Japan. With the huge 20th anniversary merchandise push coming up, a Lord Zedd Figuart is at least a plausible idea.

Originally Posted by Sentai (Post 55424)

Aw come on. Grumm Figuarts'd be epic, and you know it.

Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV (Post 55457)

I'd take a Piggy Figuart before Grumm. That's how little love I have for the character :p

Originally Posted by Sentai (Post 55424)

SPD being shown over there -is Awesome. For Trip if nothing else. Warm Buttery Toast and all.

Originally Posted by conundrum (Post 55524)

It's Bridge actually, not Trip. You've gotten him confused with that other comic relief green ranger character that was in a police themed series. Lol.

I've always enjoyed SPD. I mean, the plot is nothing spectacular but *most* of the cast/characters make up for it. (i.e. Bridge)