A "beta" build of a Toki Tori figure - Would you want a complete one?
Two Tribes is trying hard to get more people interested in their awesome WiiWare puzzler, Toki Tori. Last week they decided to start making blog posts about the game's development, but this week they're going one step further.
Apparently lots of people have already requested Toki Tori merchandise, but the costs to make these were quite high. Two Tribes isn't exactly that big of a company, so they never really considered making any merchandise, as they would not be able to afford it. Recently however, a new company called Shapeways emerged, offering cheap 3D printing.
Obviously Two Tribes tried this out right away, and got a very nice-looking beta build of what could be a Toki Tori action figure or plushie. Now the question is, of course - Is the demand for these high enough to actually make fully coloured models and sell them, or would Two Tribes be wasting their time? They want to know what you think, so if you'd like to have a Toki Tori figure sitting on your desk then head over to their site and speak your mind now.
1. themortalangel
26 Jan 2009, 10:32 GMT
That's actually rather neat. I wonder if they'd make me in 3D toy size for cheap??
2. Omega
26 Jan 2009, 11:09 GMT
No! I like the Toki Tori game but I would never pay for such a needless junk. What are they thinking? That people have too much money or what?
3. Dazza
26 Jan 2009, 11:26 GMT
I'd love a little Toki Tori mascot for my desk. Great idea Tribes, make it so!
4. Objection_Blaster
26 Jan 2009, 12:11 GMT
Most people like little toys, etc. of their fav games, but Toki Tori was not one of mine. It was good, but I didn't care for it like everyone else seemed to.
5. Turkey Brutus
26 Jan 2009, 12:13 GMT
I did enjoy the game, but the odds of me buying a figurine are quite low. Maybe if I saw it cheap one day in a store...but I really doubt I'd make the special effort to order it full price off the internet.
Good game, Two Tribes, but I'd rather give you $10 for a new game than however many dollars for a toy.
6. AlexSays
26 Jan 2009, 12:33 GMT
Chicken Brutus has summed up 99% of everyone's thoughts ('cept Dazza he's weird).
Which is why this is a terrible idea unless it doesn't cost them too much money.
7. Jogurt the Yogurt
26 Jan 2009, 13:23 GMT
Me too Dazza! Toki Tori figurine ftw!
8. Starwolf_UK
26 Jan 2009, 13:30 GMT
3D printing hmm...that tends to end up with a product like sandpaper and fragile (so you want it put in a cabinet or jar if possible).
9. Stuffgamer1
26 Jan 2009, 14:19 GMT
I like the plushie idea better. I'd buy one of those, if reasonably priced. But I agree that figurines aren't really worth the bother unless they're free (like my Homestar Runner figurines were when I bought a bunch of other stuff).
10. Kawaiipikachu
26 Jan 2009, 14:52 GMT
I wouldent mind I cute little Toki Tori figurin just like I got a cute little chocobo here kwer.
I would give two tribes my word& hopefully I have a little Toki Tori my own
11. ness
26 Jan 2009, 15:52 GMT
@ Omega: Can it be that you dislike every videogame merchandise which costs money?
@ News: Depends on how much money it would costs.
12. Ricardo91
26 Jan 2009, 16:17 GMT
I thought that beta figure was a bar of soap.
@Stuffgamer. Same here. I'd love to have a toki plush doll!
13. -TR
26 Jan 2009, 16:24 GMT
Awsome idea. Now I ned to download the game.
14. Omega
26 Jan 2009, 17:09 GMT
@Ness: No, not principle. If you present me with one of those figurines I probably put it in my display case, right next to the little teddy bear that someone has once given to me.
15. Wiiloveit
26 Jan 2009, 18:03 GMT
@AlexSays: Agreed, although I would looove a plushie. I mean, come on - wouldn't it be amazing?
Next on the list: a rubiks cube shaped like Enril (the pointer) from LostWinds, alongside stress balls of the little squidgey enemies from the same game.
@-TR: DO IT. NOW. You shall not regret it.
16. tatemon555
26 Jan 2009, 20:40 GMT
Awesome!!! I've always wanted my own bird-thing action figure!!!
17. Objection_Blaster
26 Jan 2009, 21:16 GMT
To everyone above: if you are interested in Toki Tori merchandise, saying it here isn't sufficient. Go to the link provided by the article!
18. Terranigma
26 Jan 2009, 21:22 GMT
The idea is nice but there isn't a big market for such a thing and those who would are more likely to buy the actual game. Still, it is a nice effort from Two Tribes.
19. Bahamut ZERO
26 Jan 2009, 21:53 GMT
Depends on the squishiness or fluffiness.
It needs to be either really fluffy or really squishy. Im very specific when it comes to manly things like plushies
20. beastman93
26 Jan 2009, 22:00 GMT
Meh. Cool, but not for me. Liked the game, but wasn't crazy about it.
21. Egg miester
26 Jan 2009, 22:50 GMT
I'ld rather have a plushie but i wouldn't mind any cute little Toki Tori toy
22. Twilight Crow
27 Jan 2009, 01:54 GMT
^ Same here.
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I really like funny little creatures toys
23. Razoredge17
27 Jan 2009, 02:27 GMT
I would totally buy Toki Tori merchandise. My desk would appreciate it... maybe next to my Mastersword mini replica?
24. chunky_droid
27 Jan 2009, 10:46 GMT
I dunno if I'd personally by it myself but if they just sold it at like newstands and stuff it's a cute enough chicken to sell on its own I would think.
25. Outrunner
27 Jan 2009, 14:32 GMT
No. I think it'd be a waste of their money. Although I did enjoy the game, I personally wouldn't buy this.
26. Pavlos2094
28 Jan 2009, 15:16 GMT
pretty cool, but even if it goes on sale, it won't come here in Greece.
27. ness
28 Jan 2009, 19:53 GMT
@ Pavlos2094 (#26):
I think they would sell it through the internet and (hopefully) would ship it in the whole world.
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