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10-09-2022, 05:34 AM | #5621 |
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Ignore this. Bug double posted it.
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10-09-2022, 08:17 AM | #5622 |
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At this point, let's be honest, Lanard might as well be a Smythe Toys exclusive toy brand in all but name. If you live in the UK, Germany, France, Ireland, Switzerland and Austria, you're covered by Smythes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smyths They don't ship to U.S. so you would need to set up an expensive forwarding address operations. Kinda like what many Australians have to do. Why doesn't TK Prime ever bring this up? Who knows. Thank You! For more info on all CORPS! Products https://linktr.ee/TheCorpsUniverse
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10-09-2022, 08:28 AM | #5623 |
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At this point, let's be honest, Lanard might as well be a Smythe Toys exclusive toy brand in all but name. If you live in the UK, Germany, France, Ireland, Switzerland and Austria, you're covered by Smythes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smyths They don't ship to U.S. so you would need to set up an expensive forwarding address operations. Kinda like what many Australians have to do. Why doesn't TK Prime ever bring this up? Who knows. This is how the stuff ends up on ebay btw. People in parts of Europe just buy it normally and sell it on ebay. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smyths https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/...text=the+corps https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/...t=primal+clash https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/...s/c/SM06010122 |
10-09-2022, 08:40 AM | #5624 |
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My wife is from the UK, we were over in April. Smyth's has more Lanard than Walmart obviously, but even then, not a whole lot. I was hoping for some of the cool stuff, but their bricks and mortar stores didn't have a lot. I have tried to convince my wife to have her sister ship stuff but she is adamant that she is not going to stress her family with my stupid hobby.
As soon as we have a start date locked I'll post up those details, And while that won't please everyone It's one other option to find both new and unique older Lanard Products including Prototypes, QC samples, Packaging Approval samples, and more all at incredibly low prices. Again, as soon as we have a date locked in I'll post that information up as well, in past years it was usually done right after thanksgiving and would remain open through Christmas Eve, This year things are moving at a faster speed so with any luck we can have an earlier start date. For more info on all CORPS! Products https://linktr.ee/TheCorpsUniverse
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10-09-2022, 09:38 AM | #5625 |
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It's good to know that instead of setting up an eBay store or selling things through Amazon direct, Lanard decided it's better if I spend 7 and a half hours driving 500 miles to maybe get the products I want at their warehouse.
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10-09-2022, 09:44 AM | #5626 |
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Don?t be sorry, nothing wrong with asking a question. But Joes are far superior.
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10-09-2022, 11:29 AM | #5627 |
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I firmly believe that The Corps (and the other military derived spin offs like Jurassic Clash or the 12? Ultra Corps) are ?more successful? in that, worldwide, they have MUCH higher unit sales/sales volume. HOWEVER GI Joe has maintained a much more prominent branding position due the brand?s legacy and Hasbro?s continued support. I also think GI Joe is a more profitable brand due to higher per item margins (Hasbro makes more money per Classified figure than Lanard probably does with its mid-sized vehicles) and a VASTLY more robust licensing program (even if Hasbro does not make GI Joe Reaction, or Ultimates, or Worlds Smallest, or the myriad of clothing and other merchandise, Hasbro still gets paid for the license). The Corps relies on sheer product volume and low investment to maintain profitability. GI Joe relies on higher per item margins and a significant back end (ie, licensing out the brand) to make it a profitable entity. Quote:
I still remain flabbergasted after we saw the impressive investment made a decade ago in new tooling (with full ball hips) and a number of wonderful vehicles and an MIA GI Joe brand?Lanard did NOTHING to capitalize. I firmly believe that Lanard was on the precipice of something grander with The Corps. They were in prime position to snatch the ?military fantasy? angle away from GI Joe?only to let it slip through their fingers. Because Lanard would apparently rather remain as a second rate discount toy maker eking sales out of copying larger brands.
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10-09-2022, 02:33 PM | #5628 |
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Lanard is the bollywood of the toy world.
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10-09-2022, 02:36 PM | #5629 |
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10-09-2022, 03:59 PM | #5630 |
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