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Just curious why they don't take the ultimate skins to the next level. Of course, one thing I'm sure of, is it seems like Riot is very hesitant to release ultimate skins. That or they just have few concepts worthy of such a price. I would suggest for them to do something they probably would never normally consider. That is, to use licensed trademarked people/music etc. to create these skins.
Offhand, I could see a Bruce Lee Sin. Of course he would look just like bruce lee and have some of his personal fighting moves. The yellow jumpsuit from "game of death" (his last film - unfinished) would be a sweet outfit, along with voiceover etc. Of course this requires a contract with the Bruce Lee Estate, but I think riot could handle a percentage of sales going out the door and still survive.
Likewise, I do realize this suggestion is being given a few months too late, but it would have be cool for Sonya to play small "riffs" of copyrighted music with her spells. I know these contracts are not easy, but for $30.00 a skin and the long lasting nature of this game, I think it's a major hurdle that probably as far as games go, only Riot could overcome and make happen.
I could list many other's but I like the Bruce Lee one the best, it seems so natural a match. If that doesn't line up well with Riot's own thoughts, I'm sure none of the others would as well. It's really not about Riot making less money off skins to me, it's more about taking it to the next level and including pop culture directly rather than subtle references.