"They can say to the retailers, 'I know this toy isn't selling, but you have to buy it anyway.' "
This toy can sell for $30 still in the package as a collectors item.
The companies said Toysmart would retain control over the site, including decisions about which toys to sell.
Once the bidding starts, however, the toys can sell for more than four times their original price.
In Japan, the toys has sold about 200,000 units in less than three months prior to its first release.
However, the toys made for the series did not sell as well as expected.
The accompanying cuddly toy featured in the video also sold well.
All together the toys sold for over £400.
I understand the reasoning for it; to make sure that all toys sold are safe.
These military toys were action-packed with lots of operating features, and sold extremely well.