Captain Late
02-22-2007, 01:21 AM
This is just something that popped into my head recently. It's interesting that DCD keeps both run size and secondary market prices high, at least on their more popular lines. In contrast Bowen which is considered the best of the Marvel producers has had to restrict their run sizes all the way down to even 1500 for a regular edition and even then only the occasional piece really appreciates.
Obviously popularity is part of it, the two lines I'm mainly speaking of are Women of DCU and Batman BW (which are very popular) and Bowen probably does outpace both those lines combined with just MB releases but you never really see either of those DC lines even slightly below retail. I think the main reason has to be the fact that Marvel gives a license to pretty much everyone (I'm just waiting to hear that DC Direct is producing a line of Marvel statues :laugh: ) while DC keeps their product completely in house. They must be tougher on retailers as well, I don't think Drod can offer any discount or free shipping on them..
Any other thoughts on this? I just found it odd that even a low run Bowen MB can often be had for fairly cheap but bargains are very rare for the undersized Women of DCU busts despite the high runs. If BD went back to the Ph 1 runs of 5-6 thou people would go nuts but that seems to be the norm for DCD.
Obviously popularity is part of it, the two lines I'm mainly speaking of are Women of DCU and Batman BW (which are very popular) and Bowen probably does outpace both those lines combined with just MB releases but you never really see either of those DC lines even slightly below retail. I think the main reason has to be the fact that Marvel gives a license to pretty much everyone (I'm just waiting to hear that DC Direct is producing a line of Marvel statues :laugh: ) while DC keeps their product completely in house. They must be tougher on retailers as well, I don't think Drod can offer any discount or free shipping on them..
Any other thoughts on this? I just found it odd that even a low run Bowen MB can often be had for fairly cheap but bargains are very rare for the undersized Women of DCU busts despite the high runs. If BD went back to the Ph 1 runs of 5-6 thou people would go nuts but that seems to be the norm for DCD.