Remake of 'The Dukes Of Hazzard'

[Lonestarhobbies]

I'm amazed that folks don't think a Lt Ed of 2 high end "Hot Toys" style figures of Bo and Luke plus the General Lee would be worth paying that much.

If people are paying twice that much for 1/6 scale figures currently (not to mention the price tag on those larger scale Tonner dolls), I would assume there is potentially a market for higher quality stuff at the 1/9th as well.

This would be aimed at adult collectors, not kids. If you go beyond the nostalgia market and up the quality of the product, fans/collectors will be willing to pay adult prices for these limited edition pieces (and it's ridiculous how much some of the after-market prices are for certain pop-culture characters). Just my observations from lurking the 1/6th forums lately.

Ok, I've been a 1/6th scale collector,kitbasher, and customizer since the late 90's..... I've seen the ups and down in that hobby. While the interjection of the higher end brands like Medicom,Hot Toys and etc. have helped push the quality of the figures,gear, and vehicles to astronomical proportions and almost blur the lines between toy and reality in some cases these higher end brands have also forced alot of collectors to simply walk away.

I've bought my share of $40-$50 DML and BBI figures....and used to do so quite regularly......I simply would not let myself get into spending $80-$200 for a figure...no matter how cool the piece seemed. I'm not alone either. I've had countless numbers of friends that also refuse to pay the big $$$ that Sideshow and some of the other brands were demanding. Some people have the cash for the uber expensive stuff....but let's be honest---the majority of the public probably wouldn't.

A company could choose to sell 1,000 figures at $180 each netting $180,000 or move 100,000 units at say a $10 each and have a greater impact.

Just kind of how I was looking at the situation....... and an observation from soemone who's usually on a budget.

[jwyblejr]

A well styled detailed and scaled Dodge Charger gen lee would probably sell across markets to the car enthusiast as well. Like Starsky's Torino there is a large commjunity of people who love the car and would probably buy it if the price point was in the right range

of course the same would be true for a reissue or new sculpt of the Torino or Squad 51. in these shows the car was as much as star as the actors

Plus,they can just slap some paint on the Dodge and sell it as Brock's car. Get more mileage out of the mold that way.

[samurainoir]

Case in point... The Greatest American Hero was a huge "win" as a limited edition exclusive at a one day con, but I fear that he would be a peg warmer if produced in mass quantities and distributed to Toys R Us. Particularly if they do Pam and Bill as well. Beyond our own personal preferences, do people here think that there is that many adult GAH fans/collectors out there that have been clamoring for an action figure on the same level as the DC Heroes?

[samurainoir]

I'm amazed that folks don't think a Lt Ed of 2 high end "Hot Toys" style figures of Bo and Luke plus the General Lee would be worth paying that much.

If people are paying twice that much for 1/6 scale figures currently (not to mention the price tag on those larger scale Tonner dolls), I would assume there is potentially a market for higher quality stuff at the 1/9th as well.

I guess we'll soon see what the price point on Buck's spaceship will be and what people are willing to pay.

This would be aimed at adult collectors, not kids. If you go beyond the nostalgia market and up the quality of the product, fans/collectors will be willing to pay adult prices for these limited edition pieces (and it's ridiculous how much some of the after-market prices are for certain pop-culture characters). Just my observations from lurking the 1/6th forums lately.

[ctc]

>Seems opposite of common sense buisiness to me

It's called "maximalization." Companies balance cost vs expected market vs what that market will pay. If you can sell 100 items for $1 each, or one for $150, they'll go with the one.

Don C.

[Lonestarhobbies]

Limit the production numbers for the real hardcore fans and price it at $150-180 retail.

Limiting the numbers a bit is fine....BUT a price range like that would be ridiculous. I've never understood some comapnies that only want to make a handfull of pieces, mark them way the hell up, and expect to stay in buisiness?

Seems opposite of common sense buisiness to me....

[jds1911a1]

A well styled detailed and scaled Dodge Charger gen lee would probably sell across markets to the car enthusiast as well. Like Starsky's Torino there is a large commjunity of people who love the car and would probably buy it if the price point was in the right range

of course the same would be true for a reissue or new sculpt of the Torino or Squad 51. in these shows the car was as much as star as the actors

[Sandman9580]

I still have a preference for the first 5 episodes filmed on location in Conyers and Covington, Georgia, though.

Yeah, I preferred that setting too. Why'd they change it? I know it's cheaper to shoot on the backlot, but why'd they go to Georgia in the first place then?

[bobws]

Go to that price in this economy and you'll lose your market!

[samurainoir]

I think there would be a demand if they went the deluxe "Hot Toys" high end Lt Ed route with this at the 8 inch scale, and it would have to include the car.

A nice boxset with the General Lee, and brand new, detailed head sculpts and paint aps that really capture the likenesses of the original actors.

Limit the production numbers for the real hardcore fans and price it at $150-180 retail.

[BlackKnight]

Yeah ..., So What IS a Cooter ?.

[Lonestarhobbies]

I grew up watching the Dukes also....and I've got a decent sized Dukes memorabilia collection.

I'm extremely pleased to see the show still surviving...and a whole new generation appreciating the show.

I never could understand why Mego didn't include more characters in the 8" line.....

[grizzlelee]

The Dukes was a HUGE part of my childhood. Never wanted to miss the CBS Friday night schedule of The Incredible Hulk, The Dukes of Hazzard and Dallas. I still have a preference for the first 5 episodes filmed on location in Conyers and Covington, Georgia, though.

[Captain]

The show does have a very strong following. the movies however......not so much.

I think a Duke boys set with the car would be neat, but I dont know how many units it would move?

[starsky]

i think it's so popular because the original cast does a great job promoting the show and meeting their fans!