(Sep. 16, 2022 5:26 AM)KIO Wrote:(Sep. 16, 2022 4:54 AM)shindivinity Wrote: overpriced useless barbie dolls/bakugans/transformer toys etc
None of what you listed is as bad as Hasbro's current Beyblade. Barbie dolls, Bakugan, and Transformers especially, being a Hasbro brand, is properly priced for the quality they're delivering. Hasbro Transformers is arguably in its best place in years.
(Sep. 16, 2022 4:37 AM)shindivinity Wrote: Can't help but think IMO, Hasbro's demographics for their latest batches of Beyblade toys barring Pro Series are aimed at very young children.
Hence the very lightweight materials used on their blades, so that is not easily able to injure anyone in case of any accidents, unlike the heavier and sharper counterparts from TT which are aimed at a much older demographic.
Pro Series and mainline have always been advertised as being aimed towards 8+ children. The only reason why American children buy the product is because it's the only thing easily available in-stores. It's not because American children want to buy lightweight Beys - given the choice, of course they would want Pro Series or Takara Tomy over regular Hasbro. It's an accessibility issue. Kids aren't buying Pro Series and TT because it's either too expensive or they can't wait for shipping.
Pro Series and TT are not aimed towards older demographics. Who do you think is buying Beyblades in Japan? It's always been children buying TT - TT recommends the age to be 6+, even lower than Hasbro's 8+ for Pro Series. "The older demographic" is a very small segment of the market, and thinking TT is aimed towards "a much older demopgraphic" only makes sense if you disregard the entirety of TT's domestic market.
You nailed it.