[Switchblade]

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Originally Posted by ComicGuy89

Wow, is SPD really that popular in Japan? It's good to see Power Rangers get some recognition there.

I don't know about SPD, but Dekaranger was huge.

[Sentai]

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

Awesome, always good to hear Power Rangers is getting more recognition over there.



Figuarts shouldn't be wasted on characters like Grumm anyway.

Aw come on. Grumm Figuarts'd be epic, and you know it.

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Originally Posted by Snowfall

A "wider broadcast" could simply mean they're looking for something to fill a timeslot. It doesn't automatically mean the show is hugely popular or they'll start producing figures based on it. The Legend of Korra is a hugely popular show here, for example and it has a limited Japanese fanbase. Should Figma start making figures based on it? Sorry if you see me as someone trying to stop all the fun, but I don't think you understand how business works.

I've never said it's impossible for Zedd to become a Figuart, just that it's unlikely and people seem to mistakenly assume Blufin (the ones running all of these PR polls) are somehow in a position to actually make figures themselves. They've never even included American only characters in their polls, except when there's a PR character who's obviously going to win (i.e. Goldar or Dragon Ranger). That's marketing 101.

If you disagree, fine, it's clear that I can't make you understand, but save the snide comments until I'm actually proven wrong.

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Originally Posted by Snowfall

Bare in mind that these guys are only passing along their suggestions to BoJ, they aren't the ones actually in control of producing the figures. I'd also say it's 99.9% completely impossible that we'll ever see a character without a Sentai counterpart. Goldar/Grifforzer makes sense, because he's popular in Japan too, but Lord Zedd doesn't exist there and couldn't be sold. They're not going to create a completely unique figure just to sell to a very small market.

That's from the Bluefin poll done a month or two ago. Sounds like you said impossible to me. Took me a while to find that to. But like Aliens and Loch Ness, I knew it existed.

Zedd -is- Coming.
SPD being shown over there -is Awesome. For Trip if nothing else. Warm Buttery Toast and all.

[WhiteRanger]

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Originally Posted by Gryphman

In the past this would be the case. Nowadays, the idea seems more and more likely. Figuarts seem to be catching on in the US far better than BoJ thought. The DBZ line is already aimed primarily at the US market. They're all exclusives in Japan. With the huge 20th anniversary merchandise push coming up, a Lord Zedd Figuart is at least a plausible idea.

yea i agree with Saban working with blue fin and blue fin USA already done 6th ranger polls titanium included as well it is possible to see those characters

[ZeoRangerV]

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Originally Posted by Sentai

Aw come on. Grumm Figuarts'd be epic, and you know it.

I'd take a Piggy Figuart before Grumm. That's how little love I have for the character

[Sentai]

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

I'd take a Piggy Figuart before Grumm. That's how little love I have for the character

Only if he comes with his dumpster!

[conundrum]

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Originally Posted by Sentai

SPD being shown over there -is Awesome. For Trip if nothing else. Warm Buttery Toast and all.

It's Bridge actually, not Trip. You've gotten him confused with that other comic relief green ranger character that was in a police themed series. Lol.

I've always enjoyed SPD. I mean, the plot is nothing spectacular but *most* of the cast/characters make up for it. (i.e. Bridge)

[Sentai]

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Originally Posted by conundrum

It's Bridge actually, not Trip. You've gotten him confused with that other comic relief green ranger character that was in a police themed series. Lol.

I've always enjoyed SPD. I mean, the plot is nothing spectacular but *most* of the cast/characters make up for it. (i.e. Bridge)

Sorry

Sorry Bridge, forgive me and I'll make you toast!