Last Friday,
Hasbro's
Marvel Legends team attempted to leap into the future with their latest livestream, presenting it exclusively in the ultra modern, innovative
3D VR format. Collectors tuning in last Friday were met with a perplexing sight:
a video that looked stretched in every direction, a virtual showroom accessible only via VR headsets. The move left many scrambling to dust off their old VR gear or hastily order new ones, while others were left staring at their screens in bewilderment: "
This is either the best Spider-Man figure I've ever seen, or the worst?".
ToyFarce investigated...
The livestream, intended to showcase the newest
Marvel Legends figures, was swiftly taken down and replaced with a
standard 2D version after feedback poured in. However, a niche group of
tech-savvy collectors expressed disappointment, having thoroughly enjoyed the
immersive experience. One enthusiast Marvel Legends collector remarked: "
I felt like I was right there, picking up the figures myself! I was there, right in front of Dan, Ryan and Dwight, like we were all hanging out together! It's the next best thing to being at a convention!"
*Psychedelic drugs not included
Despite the hiccup, the incident has sparked discussions about the future of toy reveals: While the majority of collectors seem content with
traditional formats, a vocal minority is eager for more immersive experiences. As one fan said: "
Maybe next time, they'll find a middle ground... like augmented reality cards included with the figures?"
"It either looks great, or really bad. Not sure yet!"
For now, it seems
Hasbro will stick to
tried-and-true methods, but the brief foray into
VR has left an indelible mark on the community, highlighting the diverse preferences among collectors.
Yay, technology!
New reaction image?
More news at 11:00... "
I guess we're not ready to ASSEMBLE in virtual reality just yet..."
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