[Dr Kain]

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Originally Posted by Den-O

All the Drive and Gaim stuff is still under a picture ban right now. The images available came from a promotional live stream video shown at the beginning of the show.

Well when do they get unbanned? That is kind of dumb to not show off the stuff from the newest shows. Or are they under a picture ban because only 10% of them are likely to come out?

[DJ_MonkieRanger]

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Well when do they get unbanned? That is kind of dumb to not show off the stuff from the newest shows. Or are they under a picture ban because only 10% of them are likely to come out?

How is it dumb? It's called building hype. When you learn the ins and outs of marketing, you'll understand.

[Paladin]

Its not like pictures actually matter. Only a third of this stuff will actually get released, and that's if we're lucky.

[TokuChris]

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Originally Posted by Paladin

Its not like pictures actually matter. Only a third of this stuff will actually get released, and that's if we're lucky.

I don't see a market for the Suika figures - those are big. I expect to see Marika and Sigurd (if their PB Arms Change figures popularity is any indication), as well as Mars, Kamuro, and Knuckle. Lord Baron too.

I suspect Ichigo Gaim and Kiwi Ryugen will be a 2 pack if it's released.

Kurokage Shin, Suika Gaim, Suika Baron, Jam, and Ryugen Yomi I see as "if we have time" or "maybe" releases.

Kind of like those Kurokage Troopers we saw awhile back that never resurfaced.

[Talisman]

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Originally Posted by Kickback

I don't see a market for the Suika figures - those are big. I expect to see Marika and Sigurd (if their PB Arms Change figures popularity is any indication), as well as Mars, Kamuro, and Knuckle. Lord Baron too.

I suspect Ichigo Gaim and Kiwi Ryugen will be a 2 pack if it's released.

Kurokage Shin, Suika Gaim, Suika Baron, Jam, and Ryugen Yomi I see as "if we have time" or "maybe" releases.

Kind of like those Kurokage Troopers we saw awhile back that never resurfaced.

The problem with Kurokage Shin is that it's just Kurokage with a new belt, lock seed, and weapon. If you have Kurokage already, you won't be missing out on much.

I really hope to see Yomi though, especially considering how we got screwed over with Baron Lemon Energy.

[Thessair]

I'd buy the hell out of Suika figures. I may be one of the few, but I eat up the oversized stuff.

[Talisman]

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Originally Posted by Thessair

I'd buy the hell out of Suika figures. I may be one of the few, but I eat up the oversized stuff.

Don't get me wrong, if they manage to actually pull it off, it'll be epic.

But just taking into consideration size and cost, I can't afford either. For me, the AC version is far more practical.

[Den-O]

I'll buy almost any SHF of a toku hero at all. Bandai should market exclusively to me

[Electric Turahk]

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Originally Posted by Kickback

I don't see a market for the Suika figures - those are big. I expect to see Marika and Sigurd (if their PB Arms Change figures popularity is any indication), as well as Mars, Kamuro, and Knuckle. Lord Baron too.

I suspect Ichigo Gaim and Kiwi Ryugen will be a 2 pack if it's released.

Kurokage Shin, Suika Gaim, Suika Baron, Jam, and Ryugen Yomi I see as "if we have time" or "maybe" releases.

Kind of like those Kurokage Troopers we saw awhile back that never resurfaced.

Agree on most fronts here. The second we saw our first two-pack, I knew Gaim Ichigo and Ryugen Kiwi would be next. I do see them coming out. I also expect Marika and Sigurd to be a two-pack once again. Lord Baron and Knuckle are probably givens as well.

But I'd swap Ryugen Yomi with Mars and Kamuro. They haven't really been doing a lot of the movie Riders lately, have they? Just don't seem as likely to me.

All that said, I still like to look at all these pretty things, so Bandai, get to lifting that ban already. :P

[Thessair]

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Originally Posted by Talisman

Don't get me wrong, if they manage to actually pull it off, it'll be epic.

But just taking into consideration size and cost, I can't afford either. For me, the AC version is far more practical.

I absolutely understand. I imagine they'll be insanely priced if they come out. I think things like Suika are kind of prime material for the made-to-order aspect of exclusives.

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Originally Posted by Den-O

I'll buy almost any SHF of a toku hero at all. Bandai should market exclusively to me

You have good taste. Marketing to you would hit most of my interests as well.