I think we HAVE to realize that GW do NOT PRICE there models on how much materials they use. Its a complex balence of supply and demand along with the future if the hobby.
Using your example how many people do you see using razorbacks compared to rhinos?
Is this because they are more expensive? not really
Because rhinos are cheaper and do there job i.e. people use rhino over razorbacks for their rules.Ok
Now if you end up selling less razorback then you are probably only going to sell them to people who really want the razorback, no subsitute. Right, so its more inelastic. then they can charge more.
The cheaper box set price is to tempt people into not just buying the razorback but also buying some marines to more sell generally is better for them.
REMEMBER GW KNOWS YOU GENERALLY BUY MODELS FOR RULES!
rant done
