Dude, Bandai is not taking on more than they can chew. Having a diverse base has its advantages, and that's what they're going for. S.H. Figuarts is no longer a Toku and anime-centric brand, although those will likely continue to be the bones of it for a long time to come. It's a format upon which they can build, and that's what they're doing. Shotgunning like this is random, sure, but we're also talking about properties and licenses that have appeal both in Japan and in the West, particularly the US, which means they can net greater profit and deliver better, newer, and most importantly, more, product.

And I know it hurts to hear this, but Sentai just could not sell enough to be sustainable, for whatever reason. They may revisit it in the future, and I really wish they would, but for now, it's done.

To answer the last part: Might be some issues with the rights to the likeness of Ford and Fisher, or they might be saving them for later. Leia's outfit in ANH would pretty much mean she'd be a brick from the waist down, I'd much rather have her in one of her ESB outfits, or fatigues from ROTJ.

Though frankly I'd be on board for anything from ESB.

I would imagine we will get more Figuarts of the OT Star Wars character. However the Sentai/Power Rangers line seems to be dead. If we get a new Super Sentai/Power Rangers figuart, it may be the rangers from the upcoming PR movie from Lionsgate or maybe Zyuohger.

I personally think it's cool that Tamashii has been looking to do more Western franchises for the SHF line. I will be up for more Western franchises for the SHF line like Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper, Friday the 13th, Mortal Kombat, etc.

Talisman, I disagree as their quality control has really taken a beaten from what it used to be.

I've noticed no significant decline.

Then you are lucky.

He's not the only one. All the recent Figuarts I've bought have been perfectly fine. Don't really see the significant decline you're talking about.

Maybe he talking about figuarts not coming with many hands and weapons.

I just realized I double-ordered some May TWE SHF:
First-Order stormtrooper w/ baton
AOU Ultron

Does anyone need either of these? Will sell a bit below cost + shipping

Neither have I, I'm buying SHF's regularly for about two years now and I got one single figure with noticeable QC errors. The rest is absolutely fine.

That's accessory count though, not quality control.

I've had the odd figure come with a few sloppy paint apps, but that strikes me as more being unlucky than any "significant QC" decline". A lot of the ones I've owned in recent years have also been some of the best.

As for the hiked prices with fewer hands/accessories, it sucks but not overly surprising. Prices are always going up on everything.