
That’s it, the Indiana Jones toy line is as good as dead. Cool Toy Review’s questions to Hasbro regarding the line pretty much a confirmation that the Indiana Jones toy line is over:
Cool Toy Review: Is the German Mechanic figure shown in the second Raiders of the Lost Ark wave scheduled for January going to include any accessories (wrench, removable hat and shirt etc…)?
Also, would it be possible to see a picture of the stands that will be included in this wave as well as Mola Ram without his head dress?
Hasbro: Right now, we are not going to be revealing any more details or information on this wave due to the likelihood that it will not make it out.
Cool Toy Review: What is your internal “doomsday date” to determine the future of the Indiana Jones line at retail? Or, what specific date in the coming months is the “point of no return” for Indy’s future? Will there be enough time to “rescue” the line to produce and distribute post-Temple Of Doom/Wave 4 if the Indy line indeed starts to sell at a faster pace?
Hasbro: Right now, it’s highly unlikely that the line will continue significantly beyond the holidays this year.
The writing is pretty much on the wall for this one, kids. If you’re not familiar with why the line is tanking, I’ve worked out the reasons.* This is also an expansion of a comment I made on a Topless Robot post that put the blame on collectors for the death of the line.
Also, please keep in mind that there’s a good amount of conjecture, but I’m willing to bet that I’m right on my educated guesses.
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