Switchouts! Switchouts! Switchouts!

[ukshaun]

The problem with portrait switch-outs is i tend to stick with the one i like the most, leaving the other(s) in the box.

That said, on rare occasions, a piece can ship with two equally impressive portraits. The best example is probably the Sideshow Captain Marvel 1/4 piece. I like both portraits equally. The same applies to the Sideshow Domino PF

[jeremydmc]

I generally stick to one switchout I like the best and the rest sit in the "Switchout Box" I made. On a rare occasion I will actually change a statue up but it's very rare once I get the look I like. I do like the option to choose as others have said. The regular may appeal to me and the ex is the better choice.

[SkilledButton]

Originally Posted by Gyro Zeppeli

I hate them. Just make separate versions. The switch outs just sit in boxes or on the base 99% of the time for me. It's just an extra $100+ tacked on.

This right here....

Id much rather have the option and buy them, only if I want to spend the extra money. Most times it's baked into the cost and you just leave it in the box.

[SDguy]

Originally Posted by SkilledButton

This right here....

Id much rather have the option and buy them, only if I want to spend the extra money. Most times it's baked into the cost and you just leave it in the box.

I think we grossly overestimate the cost of a switchout, vs producing 2 separate final products/SKU's.

[SkilledButton]

Originally Posted by SDguy

I think we grossly overestimate the cost of a switchout, vs producing 2 separate final products/SKU's.

Possibly true, though I see companies like Queen do this, with their iron spider for example.

Just tiered, with more switch outs and cost increases as you go up. It's awesome imo.

[SDguy]

True, but then again, with Queen's prices, I don't think anything they are doing is about saving money

[SkilledButton]

Originally Posted by SDguy

True, but then again, with Queen's prices, I don't think anything they are doing is about saving money

Really no more expensive than XM for 1/4 scale pieces.
Though obviously smaller footprint, so it balances out I guess.

[BurningRage]

Don’t like when the switch out head causes a seam.

[generalszabo]

Originally Posted by Gyro Zeppeli

I hate them. Just make separate versions. The switch outs just sit in boxes or on the base 99% of the time for me. It's just an extra $100+ tacked on.

I agree that the switchouts stay in a box forever but I'd rather have the choice of which part to display. I might not like the piece otherwise and there's no guarantee when/if the next versions of some characters will be coming, it's just the option I appreciate and am happy to pay for

[Augen]

I think it comes to specific characters and options.

For example I was so glad Hawkgirl had a swap out head sculpt, but other characters it is either a nice bonus or unnecessary.