PCS 1:4 MOTU Classic (Mixed Media) Skeletor and Panthor

[Fenrir]

Personally I wouldn't buy a combo set, but I'd definitely would buy Panthor. Even at a higher pricepoint.

[bObA_fEtt_Ox]

Originally Posted by Otter

Yes but they are different characters. Skeletor is arguably moe appealing than He-Man. Battle Cat is definitely more of a "must have" than Panthor. Ergo, if the combination is too costly, a solo Skeletor is probably still a viable option.

But for Jerry to make a third skeletor meanwhile Sideshow making one is not a right move and unfortunately for us the reason that Filmation and Mixed media lines could be stopped.
But making a skeletor + panthor would be a right move because a lof of us want the cat and that would be an originality and a must have.

[gomur]

Originally Posted by Otter

I'm totally down with half-measures if it means we get Skeletor or no "Skeletor & Panthor".

Originally Posted by bObA_fEtt_Ox

But for Jerry to make a third skeletor meanwhile Sideshow making one is not a right move and unfortunately for us the reason that Filmation and Mixed media lines could be stopped.
But making a skeletor + panthor would be a right move because a lof of us want the cat and that would be an originality and a must have.

Exactly. If not for Battle Cat, I would've passed on the He-Man. Skeletor by himself wouldn't do it for me. I'd need his mount also. Actually, seeing skeletor mounted on Panthor would be awesome if structurally sound.

[Otter]

Well, maybe I'm in the minority.

I just figure it would be easier to break even on a single statue than a combination, and that it'd be easier to move Skeletor than Panthor. Regardless of what Sideshow is doing. I think their Skeletor is too stylised for a lot of people, and there's a market for something detailed, yet classic.

... but this is a Panthor thread.

[Otter]

Originally Posted by bObA_fEtt_Ox

But for Jerry to make a third skeletor meanwhile Sideshow making one is not a right move and unfortunately for us the reason that Filmation and Mixed media lines could be stopped.

But the bust and the Filmation statue all sold out, right? And what's been established with He-Man and Battle Cat is a totally different aesthetic than Sideshow's, or either of those. It would appeal to a different market.

All I know is that if I could only get one statue, and PCS did do a 1:4 Skeletor, I'd cancel my Sideshow order in a heartbeat. But I'm just one guy.

[PermaGrin]

SS's isnt even Skeletor. It a dude dressed up as a skeleton guy that sort of resembles Skeletor.

[Otter]

But only a few ordered it. Less than 50% of the number we need to go into production...

“We only cancel when the pre-orders are very very low. So low that we would lose money going into production.”

“The numbers were very very low...

“If our [licensing] deal wasnt up in 6 months Id regroup and try to sell them direct through me. I only have to sell half as many if Im selling directly...

“200 is our minimum to go into production but that doesnt fluctuate depending on the piece. Tygra didnt come close to 200”

http://news.thundercats.ws/2012/10/0...e-canceled-511

Just found this from PCS while browsinging the Sideshow thread, regarding the cancelled PCS Tygra. I know times have changed somewhat, but I find it hard to believe there aren't options. A low edition run of 200 on Skeletor would have to sell through, right?

EDIT: Actually, reading a bit of the PCS Thudnercats thread I can understand why Jerry would be gun shy of future MOTU mixed media releases, if He-Man sales didn't perform as expected, particularly for Panthor which could be considered pretty niche within the fandom (regardless of how popular he is in this thread). But Skeletor, even as a combo... I reckon has the chops. Hopefully this isn't dead just yet. Maybe a little more noise from the community would help.

[KELPIE]

A Skeletor on Panthor would be awesome. It would also be a great way to push the "combo" aspect of the set. No chance of only buying Skelly or Panthor if one is riding the other.

Just to throw a cat among the pigeons... Jerry did say he had some positive feedback from distributors about 1:3 realistic He-Man and Skeletor. Would you be interested?

[Gecktechs]

Originally Posted by KELPIE

A Skeletor on Panthor would be awesome. It would also be a great way to push the "combo" aspect of the set. No chance of only buying Skelly or Panthor if one is riding the other.

Just to throw a cat among the pigeons... Jerry did say he had some positive feedback from distributors about 1:3 realistic He-Man and Skeletor. Would you be interested?

WHAT!!!??? 1/3? That would be awesome! When did he say that?

[KELPIE]

Originally Posted by Gecktechs

WHAT!!!??? 1/3? That would be awesome! When did he say that?

Originally Posted by PopCultureShock

Having said all that, my retailers and distributors are telling me a 1:3 Skeletor and He-Man re-designed in a modern way, might do well, and as an artist the challenge of doing that is very appealing. But Im hesitant to spend the time and money on a 1:3 set (we would only do it as a set) after being so let down on the 1:4 He-Man sales.

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