[acdcguy]

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Lucha

They don't care about leaks to retailers. They wouldn't even technically be leaks, as the exclusive catalogs have always been made explicitly for the retailers. What they care about is retailers leaking to the public, which has happened every year for as long as I can remember.

Leaks to the public of future toy lines jeopardize sales of the current toy lines. When consumers see the bright, shiny, totally new and different mech system on the horizon, they're less likely to buy the 90th mecha from the current line. Leaks cannibalize sales.

The current mecha would expected to be going on clearance by now, with only the last wave being at full price. By this time leaks don't affect sales because all those who wanted the toys would have them by now. It won't hurt the manufacturer, but it could hurt the retailers themselves.