>>8188653>Metal isn't inherently valuable as it's a composite of many cheap scraps >Only exists to add muh heft, making stands harder or even useless based on the amount>If it falls from too high, the weight is only going to make the damage that much worse to itself and whatever else it hits.>Diecast sculpting is inherently less sharp than plastic, leading to mushy details>Requires tons of paint to match the rest of the fig, often clearly doesn't match in certain lighting, if at all>Paint doesn't adhere to metal as easily as plastic, leading to chipping and scratching compromising it, especially on toy with many moving and locking parts>Also chipped paint can lead to rust and corrosion, further ruining aesthetics and even functionality>If there is metal-on-plastic joints, it can wear out the plastic much faster that plastic-on-plastic joints, even if it's not a direct connection the weight on the joint can wear out friction and ratchet joints faster >Trying to repair and remove diecast can be a huge pain due to extreme tightness of screws and pins used in them >Joint-tightening solutions also are less effective when diecast is a used>Adds weight to shipping cost if bought online.Literally exists to appease retarded nostalgiafag cavemen who equate weight to quality. There is nothing diecast can do that plastic can't do a million times better. No one fucking asks for phones, cars, or clothes to compromise functionality to weigh more because they did in the past, so why should toys?
