Gu Miao guessed correctly.

Lao He's so-called "10,000" figure model is actually an "exaggerated" statement.

Because this calculation method is not rigorous. Taking the Pleasant Goat clay doll as an example, the same batch of clay dolls, "action" and "demeanor" can be divided into more than a dozen styles.

There is also the demon god robot in "Dragon Fighter", change the color, and it will be new.

And most importantly......

The hand-made model officially produced by Wanbao and the hand-made model authorized by a third party, even if it looks exactly the same, and even the quality is almost the same, it will still be judged as "two" styles.

Ranwen

That's divided by two.

But even so, five thousand and ten thousand are quite staggering numbers, which is simply too large for the product line of figure models.

"Actually, it's okay."

Lao He shrugged his shoulders and said: "Don't look at so many styles, but in fact, there are only a few best-selling styles." ”

"That's just as well."

Gu Miao nodded in agreement.

Figure models, unless they are "collectors" patients, under normal circumstances, everyone will only choose to buy their favorite styles.

There is always one or more products, because of pricing, shape, quality or other reasons, are not welcomed by consumers, unsalable or even unwanted.

It's all normal.

Overall, in the category of "figure models", Wanbao Toys still makes money. And according to the scale of production and sales, it is not a lot of money.

The products are exported overseas, so can you not make money?

"Tsk!"

Under the leadership of Lao He, Nantong, who accompanied Mr. Gu all the way to visit the No. 2 factory, said with emotion in the car back to the city: "It's still these peripheral derivatives to make money!" ”

Selling comic books?

Even if the sales volume breaks through the sky and hundreds of millions of copies are sold, the actual value is not as high as these peripheral derivatives.

Not to mention, there are only 10 million copies of the most popular comics sold now......

"No way!"

Gu Miao comforted: "The overall scale of the toy market is much larger than that of the comic market. Moreover, the book publishing market has been shrinking over the years. ”

There are fewer and fewer readers.

In a few years, I'm afraid that no one will be happy to read comics. By that time, even if "Dragon Ball", "One Piece" and "Naruto" continue to be serialized, I am afraid that the sales will not be satisfactory.

The environment is so bad......

This is also the reason why Gu Miao vetoed Nan Tong's proposal and was unwilling to spend a lot of money on the comic company.

Because the industry is sluggish!

If the comic industry can restore the glory and glory of the last century, so that Gu Miao can see hope, how can he ignore Nan Tong's proposal?

"Restore the glory of the last century?"

"It's hard!"

Nan Tong sighed and said: "Under the impact of the Internet wave, the traditional book publishing industry is basically in a half-dead situation. It's good to be able to live, but why not put aside this revival of glory? ”

"You'd be too pessimistic to think so."

Gu Miao shook her head.

The Internet has indeed hit the traditional book publishing industry, causing the sales of works such as comics and light works to plummet, and paper publications have been reduced to decorations.

However, under this wave, "limited" products of the era such as "Internet" and "Internet serialized comics" have also emerged.

"As a cartoonist from the Internet, you should know very well that the future business development point of comics and light can only rely on the Internet."

Gu Miao took out a document and handed it to Nan Tong, who had been running with him for a long time and couldn't even take care of eating.

The file is thin and short.

But after glancing at it, Nan Tong was shocked and said, "Mr. Gu, you are ......"

"I'll give you money, you go and build a website, specializing in online light and comic serialization business."

Gu Miao said with a smile: "Don't want to make money in the early stage, first build the website framework and accumulate popularity." After you have a certain user base, you can start thinking about making a profit. ”

It's easy to make a profit.

Just learn the "VIP subscription" method of the Internet, and then combine it with offline physical book publishing, animation, live-action dramas, games and other IP adaptations, most of which will not be a problem.

There is great potential for future development!

As for whether webtoon serialization can win the favor of users under the impact of the Internet, Gu Miao feels that it is not a big problem.

People who like it, and people who like to read comics, actually don't have a high overlap rate. The two are almost different groups, perhaps competing but coexisting.

"Good! I'll do it! ”

Nan Tong held the document with an excited expression.

Just as he wanted to get up and say goodbye and go back to find someone to arrange the construction of the website, Gu Miao stopped him.

"What's the hurry? I'm not done yet! ”

"This website, I suggest you make it an international website. Promote it more abroad, especially neon Europe and the United States, but you don't need to put too much energy into it. Gu Miao instructed.

"Why?"

Nan Tong wondered: "Aren't there more domestic Internet users?" Rooted in the domestic market, what are the drawbacks? ”

"Nonsense!"

Gu Miao replied angrily: "Domestic comics, what kind of hanging style, don't you have a little pressure in your heart?" ”

What's more, there is still a mountain of "Internet" in China, and it is difficult to get out of the way.

In that case, it is better to go to sea in the first place. After opening up the market abroad and consolidating popular users, we should consider returning to China to PK with the "network".

"Okay, I see."

Nan Tong nodded, and then asked, "Then what is the best name for this website?" ”

Pick a name......

It's time for Gu Miao to expose her education and IQ and show her talent.

previously named "Fried Bikerman" "The Best Biker", which made him laugh at the animation team of "Happy Baby" for a long time, saying that he had no culture and lacked taste.

Gu Miao has always remembered this hatred.

They all think he's uneducated, right?

Case......

Then he had to think of a name that was both cultural and could show his unique taste, and slap this group of people in the face.

What's the name?

After some hard thinking and meditation, Gu Miao suddenly thought of a certain pink APP, and her eyes suddenly lit up, and she clapped her hands and said, "There you have it!" It's called a beep comic! ”

"Beep comics?"

Nan Tong asked confusedly, "Is this ...... Is this too sloppy? And how does this name sound, it seems that something is wrong? ”

"Nonsense!"

Gu Miao said righteously: "What's wrong?" This name is very serious when you hear it, and it has that kind of gentlemanly demeanor, which makes people awe-inspiring! ”

Gentlemanly?

Is there one?

Nan Tong, who was deep in thought, didn't understand why the word "beep" was related to "gentlemanly demeanor"?

Before he could figure it out, he only heard Mr. Gu say again: "That's right! ”

"If you go back to the website and launch an APP, the icon must be pink...... Forget it, I'll design it and send it to you directly! ”

Pink icons?

The more Nantong listened, the more confused he became.

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Tips: "Sailor Moon" was adapted into a handheld game by Nintendo shortly after the anime aired, and it was mentioned on the last page of the first volume of the first issue of "Video Game Software" in June '94, which should not have entered the country at that time......