RE: Metal minis vs. Plastic

Apparently, it also costs a lot more to produce a mould for plastics.  I
know the Evil Empire's (tm) explanation for not making a new Landraider
mould (the old one broke) was that it was going to cost them US$20,000
for a new one.	

(w) Brendan.Robertson @ employment.gov.au
(h) Denian @ Shepparton.net.au

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>>Why are gaming minis so expensive when they come unpainted and
>>some even need to be assembled? 
>>Is it cheaper to produce a mini in metal or plastic
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>>Could we get one of the mini manufacturers, or even
>>Galoob to make a good looking line of plastic generic (not a specific
>>backgound) line of ships?
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>I guess it is a case of increased sales allowing the smaller profit per
>unit. 
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>Lots of good reasons to go plastic except from the production side, 
>I suppose most of the hobby suppliers are all geared up to production 
>in metal with plastic injection moulding needing a whole new workshop.
>Owen Glover
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