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Re: That AT-ST Scout Walker.
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lugnet.starwars
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Tue, 31 Oct 2000 02:00:57 GMT
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In lugnet.starwars, Mark Sandlin writes:
> My comment was based on LEGO's propensity for taking the least expensive
> route to solve a given problem.
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> The set is supposed to retail for $9.99. I would imagine that it's pushing
> that price point with the parts included.
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> There already exists a mold and a process for painting Chewie. Therefore
> it's cheaper to toss him in the set than it would be to make a new AT-ST
> driver figure. Supposing they used existing parts, they'd still have to
> paint a new torso.
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> I would suspect that if a new figure were created, it wouldn't stay within
> the $9.99 price point.
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> ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin
I agree. A small, standard, off the shelf mold base will cost you, about
3000-5000$. That doesn't even include the cost of the hot runner (or cold
runner depending on the resin and how the part is gated.) Then you have to
machine it. The cost of machining goes up if you have to include siding
cores (required for complicated geometry on some helmets, and other body
parts like legs, arms, torsos and waistlines). Last but not least, TLG
holds an increadible tolerance on their molds, so the price keeps going up
and up.
SO, if you consider that most systems are 4-16 cavity molds, we are talking
much larger costs to mold a new AT-ST driver helmet. Try 10000-30000$ USD.
Nice.
Thought I would put some perspective into it. TLG is choosing to cop out on
this one.
Trev
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