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10-08-2011, 03:21 PM | #1 |
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Is this correct? If so, why?
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10-08-2011, 03:43 PM | #2 |
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I would have to say no, this not true. As for why? I think it's obvious if your interested in the toys, then your interested in the story that drives the characters. This may not hold true for everyone, but I think it does for most.
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10-08-2011, 03:47 PM | #3 |
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I think it is correct TO AN EXTENT. I do think more "hardcore collectors" tend to read the comic, but I also feel at this point, we're starting to see some demographic shift.
A good many of the early Joe collector were introduced to the brand via the comic, launched in 1982. At this point, many of those collectors have started to move on, and now guys like me (mid-late 20s) are more prevalent, and WE grew up on Sunbow reruns and the DiC CARTOONS, not the comics. But I really think the most telling thing is pure sales numbers: In 2010, GI Joe comic sales on its core title slid down from around 14K early in the year, to just over 10K by the end. Even the relaunch this year only bumped sales to around 13K. If Joe comic collectors were reflective of the brand's strength and toy sales, the line would have been ditched by retail years ago. I think the big reason for the comics' lack of impact is industry-wide: they just aren't available. During the 80s and 90s, comics were everywhere, and cheap. Since the bubble burst around the turn of the century, comics have pretty much been relegated to comic shops (pretty much only in large metropolitan areas, rural areas like mine are SOL), and aside from a small number of dedicated fans, most casual collectors have simply pushed them to the side. There DOES need to be some consistent exposure to maintain interest: I really didn't have much interest in Transformers Prime until I was able to watch it 5 days a week. I'd argue that more fans right now are more familiar with the story of GI Joe Renegades than any of the comics
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10-08-2011, 03:49 PM | #4 |
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I think it depends on what you mean by "toy collectors". If it is someone who collects toys (Joes, MOTU, Transformers, Marvel Universe, etc) in general then I agree. If it is someone who only collects Joes then I would think that most of those people are interested in the comics or at least the cartoon.
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10-08-2011, 03:53 PM | #5 |
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Comics these days are very expensive, the stories drag on, and they are half advertisements. On top of that, their re-sale value is non-existent. Action figures on the other hand are still a hot commodity. If you ever go to a Con, you can see there is a very small demand for comics, which is ironic, I just buy trades if I'm interested, it's cheaper and you have the whole story arc at your figure tips, no waiting a month to see what happens.
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10-08-2011, 03:59 PM | #6 |
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I still have a ton of the old Marvel run, but I would never go out of my way to collect them now. Mine arent even in good shape because I dont really care. Thats the only Joe story to me and I stick to it. I would probably pick up TPBs to relive my favorite story arcs, like Benzheen and Return to Silent Castle, but Im always after books at Barnes and Noble and simply flip through the Joe TPBs.
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10-08-2011, 04:05 PM | #7 |
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I think it comes down to money with all the ongoing series and mini-series it really starts to add up.Especially at 5 bucks a po back in the 50s you could get 50 comics for that price.
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10-08-2011, 04:13 PM | #8 |
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Bullshit! I'm always going for the comics before the toys, especialy at the flea market.
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10-08-2011, 04:13 PM | #9 |
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Especialy the old Marvel run - I got about 70% of it and always look for the rest.
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10-08-2011, 04:40 PM | #10 |
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Comics these days are very expensive, the stories drag on, and they are half advertisements. On top of that, their re-sale value is non-existent. Action figures on the other hand are still a hot commodity. If you ever go to a Con, you can see there is a very small demand for comics, which is ironic, I just buy trades if I'm interested, it's cheaper and you have the whole story arc at your figure tips, no waiting a month to see what happens.
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