[jano11]

All the new kits are overpriced there is no question about that.
Less sales for higher prices to make up for more sales at lower prices is an odd way to go given that the whole world is in deep financial shit.

One year ago they said it's because the oil price, now they went up another notch but didn't state any reasons.

I do not doubt that some people will buy model kits no matter how high the price, but most builders won't.

As an example I bought the Fujimi F248 for 4500 yen + shipping, I would have bought 2 if the price were as last years Fujimi F1's (3200yen). I won't even mention the overpriced Tamiya curbside wannabes.