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Matrixbeast

09-05-2015 01:07 AM

I think it just had to do with fans wanting full teams, but only Red and 6ths were bringing in acceptable sales.
(Note: I could be entirely wrong. I'm just making an assumption)

And do so! Gekiranger is a great series~

Guyver Spawn

09-05-2015 01:49 AM

Figuarts are not apart of the main toy line for the Sentai and Kamen Rider. Role play toys, DX mecha toys, gimmicky toys, candy toys and soft vinyl figures is pretty much are the main toys for the series. Also other merchandise sales for stuff like pencils, toothbrushes, backpacks, t-shirts, shoes and video games also go into sales as well.

Suzu	09-06-2015 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by barnstenchfartface (Post 553530)

Isn't it selling even better than Kamen Rider though? At least that's what I've heard around here I think. And we're getting Ghost, so...

The Ninninger Toys are the 3rd best-selling toyline for Bandai this year, Kamen Rider Drive being 4th.
So yes, this year Sentai was stronger than Kamen Rider.

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Lolita (Post 553528)

I remember there being a similar “rumour” about Goukaiger.?

So far, the only time Sentai was almost cancelled was when Carranger was on air. After the major problems Ohranger had, Carranger was supposed to be Sentai's farewell but it saved the franchise instead.

Gokaiger was supposed to be the last Sentai in the classic style. Actually, they wanted to keep making shows like Go-Busters after that, but due to Go-Busters failing, they went back to the old concepts.

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Originally Posted by Bromithius (Post 553534)

I know the figuarts figures sell very well for sentai.

Sadly, the S.H. Figuarts for Sentai only sold okay when Akibaranger was on air. I think the last ones they made were Sun Vulcan?
The problem is that Sentai is more of a kids' franchise and there's not many adult fans buying those, unlike with Kamen Rider, which is more popular in all age groups.
However, Sentai's success is determined by the main toyline, which are the items for children. And as long as those work and the ratings are okay, Sentai will be safe.

ZeoRangerV

09-06-2015 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Suzu (Post 553935)

Sadly, the S.H. Figuarts for Sentai only sold okay when Akibaranger was on air. I think the last ones they made were Sun Vulcan?

I wouldn't have said they even sold that well then. If anything all Akibaranger did was give them a platform to promote them properly on.

Bromithius

09-06-2015 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Suzu (Post 553935)

The Ninninger Toys are the 3rd best-selling toyline for Bandai this year, Kamen Rider Drive being 4th.
So yes, this year Sentai was stronger than Kamen Rider.

So far, the only time Sentai was almost cancelled was when Carranger was on air. After the major problems Ohranger had, Carranger was supposed to be Sentai's farewell but it saved the franchise instead.

Gokaiger was supposed to be the last Sentai in the classic style. Actually, they wanted to keep making shows like Go-Busters after that, but due to Go-Busters failing, they went back to the old concepts.

Sadly, the S.H. Figuarts for Sentai only sold okay when Akibaranger was on air. I think the last ones they made were Sun Vulcan?
The problem is that Sentai is more of a kids' franchise and there's not many adult fans buying those, unlike with Kamen Rider, which is more popular in all age groups.
However, Sentai's success is determined by the main toyline, which are the items for children. And as long as those work and the ratings are okay, Sentai will be safe.

I really appreciate your insight on all of your answers. Sun Vulcan was the latest figuarts that they did and I hope they continue doing more or at least completing the teams they didn't finish yet.

What is your take on that? Do you think they will finish any of the uncompleted teams in the SH Figuarts line? I certainly hope so but it may just be just hopeful/wishful thinking.

Kamen rider is certainly pretty awesome, the only kamen rider series I've watched was the wizard ark. Also, a pleasant surprise is that they make quite a lot of kamen rider figuarts!

All in all, I'm glad that the sentai series looks pretty healthy despite the "almost" cancels like you mentioned before. Made me scared for the future of sentai since a lot of us here grew up with them.

ElConvoy

09-06-2015 05:53 AM

Sentai figuarts at this point wont come back. The line can be considered dead at the moment.

Kamen Rider Lolita

09-06-2015 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Suzu (Post 553935)

Gokaiger was supposed to be the last Sentai in the classic style. Actually, they wanted to keep making shows like Go-Busters after that, but due to Go-Busters failing, they went back to the old concepts.

I actually didn’t know that Goukaiger was intended to be the last “classic-styled” Sentai.

I never read anything about Goukaiger being the final series. I just came across a YouTube video in which the question, “Is Goukaiger the last Sentai?” was asked, which is why I put quotation marks around “rumour”; I didn’t read/ hear of it again after that.

In any case, it’s good to know that Ninninger’s toyline is selling well. :)

Suzu	09-06-2015 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV (Post 553937)

I wouldn't have said they even sold that well then. If anything all Akibaranger did was give them a platform to promote them properly on.

That's why is used the word "okay" and not "well" ;)

Random

09-06-2015 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bromithius (Post 553938)

They don't give us the sales numbers for Figuarts so everything is speculation, but judging by the sporadic releases, it's pretty easy to see what was going on.

They never bothered to give us the sixth rangers for most of the seasons and for things like Boukenger and Jetman, they never even completed the core cast. So no, even if we eventually get more Sentai Figuarts, it's very unlikely they'll go back and complete the unfinished teams. They're unfinished, because the sales were likely very poor for what was released.

Kamen Rider Figuarts and toys in general do much better than Sentai. This season is a bit of an exception, with the ninja theme being hugely popular, but there's pretty much no chance of either show ending anytime soon.

henshinzero

09-06-2015 05:06 PM

I wish sentai did a monster theme since Kiva.

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