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The YouTube video delves into the drop in backers for the HasLab Black Series Rancor project and criticizes Hasbro for potential missteps in its product promotion. The importance of listening to collector feedback, pricing strategies, perceived value, and the need for unique, special figures are key themes throughout. The discussion also covers expectations for newly molded figures, differences between TVC and Black Series collectors, and the challenges collectors face in decision-making during the holiday season. The video ends with a call to action for viewer engagement and a teaser for future content.
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In this segment, the YouTuber discusses the drop in backers for the HasLab Black Series Rancor project, with over 300 backers lost since a livestream. Criticizing Hasbro for potential missteps in product promotion, the YouTuber highlights the importance of listening to collector feedback. HasLab projects are meant to be significant, collector-focused releases, but the YouTuber emphasizes the need for quality and meeting collector desires over profit margins.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of meeting collectors’ desires to generate loyalty. They highlight that Hasbro’s pricing strategy for the Rancor project may not align with the perceived value. The speaker suggests that the Rancor could have been priced lower by cutting unnecessary details while still being appealing. They compare the Rancor to other products like the Razor Crest, Ghostbusters Proton Pack, and Dragon Ball C Great Ape Figure to illustrate differences in pricing and perceived value. Overall, the speaker believes the Rancor project’s main issue lies in the pricing strategy rather than the product’s concept.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses a new figure, the Rancor, being offered by Hasbro for $350, which they find expensive compared to the SH figure quality. They criticize the starting price point and the lackluster tears included in the package, suggesting that the Gomorian guard figure is old news and the cardboard backdrop is insulting and unnecessary. The speaker expresses disappointment in the lack of innovation and value in this tear of the HasLab release.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker criticizes the inclusion of figures in a collectible toy line, particularly salacious crumb and Jedi Luke figures. The speaker mentions that both figures have been released before and are not unique or special. They argue that the high backer tier for a Rancor toy should offer something exclusive and desirable. The speaker highlights the desire for figures like Oola and Malakili instead of repackaging previously released figures. The need for new, unique, and special figures in the collectible line is emphasized.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the expectations for newly molded figures accompanying Hazlab releases, citing examples from past Hazlab offerings. They argue for the inclusion of characters like the Rancor Keeper due to their significance in Star Wars lore. The segment also touches on the differences between TVC and Black Series collectors, highlighting the nostalgia factor for older TVC collectors and the disposable income of older collectors. The failure of the first-order tie fighter as a large Black Series release is mentioned as well.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses the dilemma faced by collectors in choosing which toy to back, especially during the holiday season. The narrator questions the timing of releasing multiple toys at once and the pricing strategy of Hasbro. They invite viewers to share their thoughts on backing the Rancor, the pricing, and Hasbro’s business decisions. The segment ends with a teaser for future content and a call to action to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more videos.