Post by: custo on February 22, 2005, 10:37:39 PM
I really feel that this is worth a try, so let's get together as a community and show hasbro how much we care. If everyone could pass this on to all the GIJOE collectors they know it would be greatly appreciated. Everyone please spend a little time to write a letter (a real letter) and mail it to Hasbro, a little time and postage may make a difference.
Here are Hasbro's mailing adresses:
Hasbro, Inc.
Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 200
Dept. C-847
Pawtucket, RI, 02862-0200.
Hasbro, Inc.
1027 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02862.
Please just send one letter, we brought back the o-ring, we got them to make comic packs, we got them to make troop builder packs, we can do this WE CAN
Custo
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Post by: Agent_Loop on February 22, 2005, 11:23:20 PM
Just let nature take it's course, custo and others who are frustrated about the Sigma Six situation. Let Hasbro see for themselves how their new line becomes a success or failure this fall. If Sigma Six does go well...I will still not collect any of their figures...but if it does go down the drain as most predict, we'll be laughing at Hasbro and tell them that is the last mistake they will ever make.
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 22, 2005, 11:49:48 PM
I don't expect the Sigma line to be around in a year or so. The toy market is a tough sell now adays for kids. If you don't believe me, then why is WB changing the look of Bugs and his pals.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05048/458932.stm (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05048/458932.stm)
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"It doesn't take a genius to look at the trouble in the toy business and what's going on in the food business to see that the overall kids market is particularly weak," says Jon Mandel, co-chief executive of Grey Global Group Inc.'s MediaCom.
What makes Hasbro think this line will have an impact in sales is beyond me. Even toys from movies like Spiderman have collected dust at TRU. When Sigma doesn't go well as expected, then Hasbro will throw out a bone to the 3 3/4 collector. They know they have niche market in terms of a cash grab. But some can argue the nostalgia is warring off for most toy lines. If this hiatus is long one for the 3 3/4, then Hasbro killed the golden goose in my view. That gives way to much time for the collector to figure out whether he was collecting for the love or for the habit.
Post by: Jon S. on February 22, 2005, 11:59:42 PM
Post by: Redmao on February 23, 2005, 10:23:32 AM
Post by: Spillspleen on February 23, 2005, 11:32:17 AM
Post by: BHMike on February 23, 2005, 11:45:12 AM
and vice-versa....
Let the 3 3/4" line take a break. I'd bet by this time next year we'll have more 3 3/4" stuff.
Mike
Post by: Spillspleen on February 23, 2005, 12:58:33 PM
Maybe a cereal will come out as well..... :shock:
Post by: Redmao on February 23, 2005, 01:10:33 PM
Post by: custo on February 23, 2005, 05:21:20 PM