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Originally Posted by Klashikari
This is even more critical with this figure as it is plainly advertised as made-to-order release, which means there won't be as much extra as regular scale (the fact even they do that on their official website is a big indication).
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Well, with the current "preorder market" most figures are hardly 'overproduced'
and as most of us who've been collecting for a while noticed, there's usually nothing left on shelves at a retailer shortly after release
Figuremanufacturers are living in golden times
Develop prototype->advertise->take preorders->mass produce->sell
No need to produce more than ordered, working though 3rd party factories means no ongoing cost of labour/production
if preorders are too low to cover targeted revenue, the figures simply gets delayed
If demand exceeds production, wait and rerelease on preorder basis again
(always smart to wait for raw materials/transport costs to lower, or currency to change in your favor)