My Animation Era

Gu Miao's guess was correct.

Lao He's so-called "ten thousand" hand-made models are actually an "exaggerated" statement.

Because this calculation method is not rigorous. Take Pleasant Goat clay dolls as an example. The same batch of clay dolls can be divided into more than a dozen styles based on their "action" and "expression".

There is also the demon robot in "Dragon Fighter". If you change the color, it will be a new model.

And most importantly...

Even if the hand model officially produced by Wanbao and the hand model produced under authorization from a third party look exactly the same and even have similar quality, they will still be judged as "two" styles.

That's divided by two.

But even so, five thousand and ten thousand are quite astonishing numbers, and they are simply too huge for the product line of hand-made models.

"Actually, it's not bad."

Lao He shrugged and said, "Although there are so many styles, in fact, there are only a few best-selling styles."

"That's true."

Gu Miao nodded in agreement.

When it comes to hand-made models, unless you have a "collecting habit", under normal circumstances, everyone will only choose to buy the models they like.

There is always one or more products that are not popular with consumers due to pricing, style, quality or other reasons, and are unsaleable or even uninterested.

These are normal things.

Generally speaking, in the "hand model" category, Wanbao Toys still makes money. And based on the production scale and sales, the profit is not huge.

The products are sold overseas, so why can’t we make money?

"Tsk tsk!"

Under the leadership of Lao He, Nantong, who accompanied Mr. Gu to visit Factory No. 2, said with emotion on the car back to the city: "It is these peripheral derivatives that make money!"

Selling comic books?

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

Not to mention, the most popular comics sold now only have tens of millions of copies...

"no way!"

Gu Miao consoled her: "The overall size of the toy market is larger than that of the comics market. Moreover, the book publishing market has been shrinking in recent years."

There are fewer and fewer readers.

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

The environment is so bad...

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

Because this industry is in a recession!

If the comics industry could restore its glory and splendor of the last century and give Gu Miao hope, how could he ignore Nantong's proposal?

"Restore the glory of the last century?"

"It's difficult!"

Nantong sighed and said: "Under the impact of the Internet wave, the traditional book publishing industry is basically in a state of limbo. It's good to be able to survive, but how about regaining its glory?"

"That's too pessimistic of you to think that way."

Gu Miao shook her head.

The Internet has indeed impacted the traditional book publishing industry, causing sales of works such as comics and light novels to plummet, and paper publications becoming mere decorations.

However, under this wave, "limited" products of the era such as "online novels" and "online serial comics" have also emerged.

"As a cartoonist who comes from the Internet, you should be very clear that the business expansion point of comics and light novels in the future can only rely on the Internet."

Gu Miao took out a document and handed it to Nantong, who had been following him for a long time without even bothering to eat.

The document is very thin and short.

But after taking a glance, Nan Tong was shocked and said: "Mr. Gu, what are you..."

"I'll give you money, and you can build a website that specializes in online light novels and comic series."

Gu Miao said with a smile: "Don't think about making money in the early stage. First build the website framework and focus on accumulating popularity. Later, when you have a certain user base, you can start thinking about making profits."

The profit method is easy to handle.

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

There is great potential for future development!

As for whether online comic series can win the favor of users under the impact of online novels, Gu Miao doesn't think it's a big problem.

There is actually not much overlap between people who like reading novels and people who like reading comics. The two are almost different groups, they may compete but they can also coexist.

"Okay! I'll do it right now!"

Nantong held the document with an excited expression.

Just when he was about to get up and say goodbye and go back to find someone to arrange the website construction, Gu Miao stopped him.

"What's the hurry? I haven't finished speaking yet!"

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

"Why?"

Nantong wondered: "Aren't there more Internet users in China? Are there any disadvantages in taking root in the domestic market?"

"nonsense!"

Gu Miao replied angrily: "Domestic comics and light novels are so boring, don't you have any ideas in your mind?"

What's more, there is still a big mountain of "online novels" in China, and it is difficult to get ahead.

In this case, it is better to go to sea from the beginning. First open the market abroad and consolidate popular users, and then consider returning to China to compete with "online novels" on the same stage.

"alright, I got it."

Nantong nodded and immediately asked: "What's a better name for this website?"

Name it...

It's time for Gu Miao to reveal her academic qualifications, IQ, and talent.

The "Fried Motorcycle Man" was previously named "The Ultimate Motorcycle Man", which caused him to be ridiculed for a long time by the "Happy Baby" animation production team, saying that he was uneducated and lacked taste.

Gu Miao has always remembered this grudge.

You all think he is uneducated, right?

In this case...

Then he must think of a name that is not only cultural but also shows his unique taste, and slaps this group of people in the face.

What's a good name?

After thinking hard, Gu Miao suddenly thought of a certain pink APP, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she clapped her hands and said, "I have it! Let's call it Beep Comics!"

"Beep comics?"

Nantong asked confused: "Is this... is this too hasty? And why does this name sound like something is wrong?"

"nonsense!"

Gu Miao said righteously: "What's wrong? This name sounds very serious and gentlemanly, which makes people awe-inspiring!"

Gentlemanly?

Is there any?

Nantong, who was deep in thought, couldn't figure out why the word "beep" was related to "gentlemanly style"?

Before he could figure it out, Mr. Gu said again: "That's right!"

"If the APP is launched on the Huihui website, the icon must be pink...forget it, I will design it and send it to you directly!"

Pink icon?

Nantong became more and more confused as he listened.

Tips: "Sailor Moon" was adapted into a handheld game by Nintendo shortly after the animation was broadcast. It was mentioned on the last page of the first volume of "Video Game Software" in June 1994. It should not have entered the game at that time. domestic……