If the stores don't buy it you can't distribute it. I am not making this stuff up. Wal-Mart, TRU and everyone look at mass distribution across many stores. Sometimes a particular store or area has success with somthing that nationwide didn't seem to work.

As they say there are always exceptions to the rule.

I loved Street Freaks but truly it's sales numbers and profits were behind those generated by the C.A.R.S. and Pop Culture SKU's.

Tom, Mac and I are working on remedying this situation. In the multi-packs and in the Precision line this year, you'll find some of the popular programs from Street Freaks. In the 5 packs and 10 packs that's a complete collection in one box! Few companies do this in their collector lines.

We can't force retailers to carry the old Street Freaks Line a new one or the multi-packs. Retailers pick and choose what they set on planogram based on historical data, trends, price points and most important to them 2 things: Trading Margin and expected Sales Volume.

For them those two factors help themmeasure one thing: Profitability per linear foot or inch. Street Freaks wasn't gettin' it done or it would still be around.

I truly am sorry that this has personally affected you. I amsure it has affected others as well. I am also sorry that the retailers in your neck of the woods have chosen not to carry an item you might want.