>>11691275>And a lot of people rightfully complain about itDumb people complain about a lot of stuff they don't understand. Thanks for setting that example btw.
>MONTHS later AND after they were sold out on 4H's own store.The 4H got the figures first, shipped out the rewards to the individual backers and THEN sent stock to BBTS. BBTS bought them through the Kickstarter just like everyone else, it wasn't until future releases that they started getting direct orders.
Yes, the 4H didn't get full retail support right out the gate, but they didn't have a full production stream at that point either. Kickstarter was a new concept, especially in the toy markets and the 4H showed it could be a successful way to start a new toyline. But even in those early stages retailers were buying 4H products, just in a less direct manner.
>LOL, no. Even TODAY shipping isn't that expensive. I literally worked part time in a shipping store, yes shipping was that expensive, even moreso today. The 4H's high shipping prices were one of their biggest issues in the early days. Even now the cheapest their shipping gets is $10 flat rare. If you don't have a deal in place with a shipping company, shipping is VERY expensive. Hell, most kickstarters STILL charge similar prices for shipping because $12 is a good average price.
And again, only the first bird cost $45, every subsequent one bought was $33, even if you bought them from the 4H store. With Legions, you could even get figures for as low as $16, which rivaled even Marvel Legends at the time. NECA was well into the $25 range by then and their products were way shittier.
I get it, your dad works for a bank and you're pissed people aren't giving them free money because direct funding is better for companies then taking high interest loans. No reason to make shit up and act like a fool over it, I'm sure your dad can still afford your nuggies and apple juice from Mcdonalds.
