4 minutes ago, AllWingsStandyingBy said:

Now, replace 12-Packs with your favorite blistered plastic FFG product, and assume whatever the smallest amount of items that can be produced during a printing run, and compare to that to expected demand and expected return vs other products that could also be produced using the production, packaging, and distribution resources.

I am actually surprised to see some things being reprinted ongoing actually. There must be enough fresh blood still buying the t65 x-wing single blister somehow. You’d think at some point no one uses them so they drop off, but I guess not.

I also think they prioritize based on how many they’ll sell. For example, I really need a raider but that’s going to take longer because they would rather get other high demand ships out the door first.

While there is always time for them to go back on the statement, FFG has said that no ship will ever be truly out of print. So while they may not be on shelves at the moment they will eventually go back to reprints. No ship will ever become some rare never to be seen again thing that new players have no hope of obtaining.

I don't know if that holds true for dial and base upgrades. As mentioned above, I wouldn't be surprised if there is a 3D print available for them. I know that almost no one at the shop I play at uses them. Obviously some players love them. I like them, but I couldn't be bothered to constantly switch them out. And there is no way I am buying enough to put one with each ship. I use the blue bases, but a quick look on youtube and you can can fine tutorials on how to dye plastic. So if I need more I'll dye my own. I am probably going to dye the epic bases and pegs to match my bases so I can have them all the same