[Rama]

When I read that title I actually expected a bigger crap storm in this thread then is here...so far. It is kinda a dick move on BOA part though. Hope that the only limited and exclusive to SDCC thing about this is the 24kt plating.

[conundrum]

Yeah, I really don't expect BOA to use precious time, money, and resources to make the molds for Tribal, Green Ranger, and White Ranger coins just to have them be very limited exclusives.

Someway, somehow, they're going to find another way to get their mileage out of those molds.

[WhiteRanger]

No notice that bandai ant using the silver stripe helmet

[dekablue25]

what makes this worse is ONLY 1000 avaliable.Now bandai should know fans will buy this like hot cakes but making only so little is just stupid cause all the scalpers will just be buyin em and making it rain $$$ on ebay.

[Orange Ranger]

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Originally Posted by dekablue25

what makes this worse is ONLY 1000 avaliable.Now bandai should know fans will buy this like hot cakes but making only so little is just stupid cause all the scalpers will just be buyin em and making it rain $$$ on ebay.

I bet some people pay their rent for the summer off SDCC exclusive profits.

[goldblade6]

I just wanted to chime in that I also think this decision on Bandai's part is absolute bull$#*!. None of their exclusives will be produced in anywhere near the quantity to meet demand. Each of these is going to go for outrageous amounts on eBay. I know it sounds cliche and melodramatic, but when companies do this to fans who have been supporting their efforts, it really is a slap in the face. We've been buying their product to gets products like these, and are then told that only a few lucky winners will get one. It's rude and a well-run company should know better.

[netkid]

I'm calling it now, these things will at least hit $500 on the aftermarket. People who give in to scalper prices or get into bidding wars, while the wiser ones go for cheaper aftermarket custom/repro parts.

[Electric Turahk]

Anyone else bothered by how the Green Ranger coin is on the side with the White Ranger picture and vice versa?

:P

[Den-O]

I can appreciate the novelty of the White Coin. That alone seems cool since it's an entirely US original thing. But I mean come on, only 1000? Yeah I'm not paying the scalper prices for this one.

[Orange Ranger]

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Originally Posted by goldblade6

I just wanted to chime in that I also think this decision on Bandai's part is absolute bull$#*!. None of their exclusives will be produced in anywhere near the quantity to meet demand. Each of these is going to go for outrageous amounts on eBay. I know it sounds cliche and melodramatic, but when companies do this to fans who have been supporting their efforts, it really is a slap in the face. We've been buying their product to gets products like these, and are then told that only a few lucky winners will get one. It's rude and a well-run company should know better.

I really agree with you. No, we are not owed these things but they could make money and throw us a bone at the same time. I remember when Con exclusives were an incentive to get people to come to your show or even your booth and hope they will buy other things or promote your brand. Now Con exclusives are a big money business for ebay sellers and online stores. I know it's not as much about the fans any more when dealers on the show floor are getting mountains of exclusives from booths before open without waiting in line. Comic-Con sells out months in advance these days and many companies seem to favor stores that will regularly buy their products when it comes to getting the product into the hands of fans who attend as opposed to resellers who will mark it up to high heavens. What really bugs me is that whatever price the resellers set (double, triple, etc) that becomes the default secondary market price for no reason other than "they said" and it usually only goes up from there if a item is truly limited.



TLDR - Most companies offering Comic-Con exclusives really aren't doing it for the fans anymore.