Flashing L.E.D in packaging?

[Machineman]

What's with the flashing light for in the current figure packages?
Are kid supposed to be drawn to them like Moths or does it become part of the toy?

[miguel]

thats what i was about to post, but it doesnt seem to be part of the figure

[spongyblue]

I just attributed it to trying to look like a 'high-tech' weapons case or something

[greyloch]

Maybe they're trying to attract people like me with, "ooooo ... sparkly/shiny... ooooo, can I buy it sweetie?? PLEASE?? I'll be good for the rest of the whole week and even take out the trash. PLEASE??"

But that's just a guess. ;D

[Quiller-Bee]

As far as I can tell, what greyloch said seems to be pretty much the only purpose the lights serve. They don't integrate with Destro's figure, I know that much. Personally, I think they should add a siren to the packaging.

[Grayfox]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the LEDs are there only to attract our attention. They don't integrate with the weapon case or the weapons themselves. I think it's a stupid idea. The packaging is already different enough from the other toys with the big, grey plastic caps [that form the weapon case]. I'm sure some part of the money I spent on Destro is used to cover the cost of that LED and the two batteries that power it. Can't say I like that heh.

[Squishee Slinger]

That is the sole purpose. It got my attention while strolling the ailses and everyone else who has posted about it here too it seems to be pretty effective. Maybe is xevoz had had them....



~SS~

[sixwayshot]

Meh, free batteries with a 15 dollar action figure.

It does catch your eyes, though.

[swhite74]

Must be working... I picked up my first S6 figure since the very beginning this past week (Lt. Stone, how majorly freakin' kicks much butt), and will definitely be snagging a few more as my only two have become customs now.

I was expecting the LED to have some sort of function regarding the figure...but lik sixwayshot said, free batteries! Whoohooo!