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Post by PVA on Mar 19, 2013 17:58:07 GMT -5
Im sure I'm a little late on this; but when/why did the carding for basic shrink size?
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Post by JDSFullmetal on Mar 19, 2013 18:00:25 GMT -5
To keep cost down, I think. I kind of wish they would do the same with the Elite packaging, theirs is far to big.
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Post by Last Trent Barreta Fan on Mar 19, 2013 18:00:43 GMT -5
Save on money.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2013 18:10:28 GMT -5
Cut down costs
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2013 18:11:20 GMT -5
I think it looks better imo.
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Post by BCizzle on Mar 19, 2013 18:18:03 GMT -5
At least they didn't shrink the figures.
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Post by Halloween King on Mar 19, 2013 18:19:50 GMT -5
I think it looks better imo. Plus why waste so much cardboard. |
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Post by dontquestionmyhart on Mar 19, 2013 18:26:04 GMT -5
To keep cost down, I think. I kind of wish they would do the same with the Elite packaging, theirs is far to big. I agree. Especially if the figure doesn't come with an accessory like Liz, the box looks so empty, it's a waste really. |
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Post by TheChamp420 on Mar 19, 2013 18:39:14 GMT -5
I honestly wish figures came in this size box, with a little tab to hang em up, it would save me soooo much room
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2013 18:42:11 GMT -5
I think the first smaller packages came with the basic 24 set. I love the smaller sized ones.
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Post by RybackV1 on Mar 19, 2013 18:47:45 GMT -5
I loveee the new Basic boxes. Much much better than the oversized ones used series 1-23
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Post by Chewdeezy on Mar 19, 2013 19:14:56 GMT -5
To keep cost down, I think. I kind of wish they would do the same with the Elite packaging, theirs is far to big. The Elite packaging has shrunk a little. |
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Post by The Highwayman on Mar 19, 2013 19:21:51 GMT -5
I love the smaller packaging. I wish they'd go as small as possible for all lines. You cut down costs (more can be spent on the actual figure), you help the environment and you save both MOC collectors and stores room. Good news all around, IMO.
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Post by MrPerfect25 on Mar 19, 2013 19:51:18 GMT -5
Yes, the elite packaging is smaller too. Started with E18.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2013 19:52:57 GMT -5
Waste of money i rather get some extras in our basic than a card. i also think it looks great.
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Post by gps on Mar 19, 2013 20:16:44 GMT -5
To keep cost down, I think. I kind of wish they would do the same with the Elite packaging, theirs is far to big. Elite packaging actually has been made smaller. If you hole a package from E12-E17 next to one from E18 or later you can tell. They used to be about 8" wide. Now it's only 7.5". Small change. Almost unnoticeable. I think I noticed because of my OCD about stuff like that. |
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Post by Chewdeezy on Mar 19, 2013 20:21:02 GMT -5
I love the smaller packaging. I wish they'd go as small as possible for all lines. You cut down costs (more can be spent on the actual figure), you help the environment and you save both MOC collectors and stores room. Good news all around, IMO. Mattel is making smaller packaging to save on costs to keep their prices down so that they can make more profit for selling figures at the same price or more. They aren't going to pass along the savings to us. |
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Post by poindizzle on Mar 19, 2013 22:48:41 GMT -5
To keep cost down, I think. I kind of wish they would do the same with the Elite packaging, theirs is far to big. Elite packaging actually has been made smaller. If you hole a package from E12-E17 next to one from E18 or later you can tell. They used to be about 8" wide. Now it's only 7.5". Small change. Almost unnoticeable. I think I noticed because of my OCD about stuff like that. Also, don't forget the change from E1 through E11 which were rectangular to the E12 and up which have the rounded corner. It doesn't seem like much, but just rounding one corner on every figure has to cut overall carboard costs quite a bit. |
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Mar 19, 2013 23:26:15 GMT -5
I don't mind the smaller packaging so hopefully they stick with it. When i open figures and throw it in the trash it takes a lot less room in the can. I just feel kind of bad for MOC collectors b/c they appear to be harder to find nice cards.
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Post by NameRedacted™ on Mar 19, 2013 23:36:38 GMT -5
I just feel kind of bad for MOC collectors b/c they appear to be harder to find nice cards. I think it is harder for us MOC peeps for sure. Little things like wrinkled corners or even a razor blade mark down the back of a card from the employees opening the box has made me pass on numerous figures. |
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