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Post by sunglassessteve on Nov 28, 2011 13:43:46 GMT -5
Im really liking these legends on mattycollector.com now. Not only was ordering from them fast and easy, but i just checked there site again too find that there still up for sale. Not too mention RSC and other places have them going too. This is good news too me, as its looking like everyone who wants a legend from the upcoming legends line exclusive will seem too be able too pick them up with out a problem. I was worried for months that these things were going too sell out super fast and some ppl would do with out the way everyone was talking, but too see that there still selling a week later is pretty cool imo. What are some of your thoughts on these Rockers sales and them being up so far? Do you think its helping or hurting the line?
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Post by Chewdeezy on Nov 28, 2011 13:52:49 GMT -5
If these don't sell out, we won't have legends on Mattycollector anymore.
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Post by The Madness on Nov 28, 2011 13:54:05 GMT -5
If these don't sell out, we won't have legends on Mattycollector anymore. I think the single Legends for 2012 will still happen, but it doesn't really bode well for future two-packs.
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Post by Bandalero on Nov 28, 2011 13:58:30 GMT -5
I think it's hurting the line.
I know you're not familiar with mattycollector.com but if you are a He-Man, DCDU, or Ghostbuster fan you'll know Mattel's position when it comes to figures not selling out in a matter of days, which is - a complete failure.
You've also never experienced mattycollector.com on the 15th of the month when everything goes on sale at once. Nor have you dealt with DigitalRiver, the most incompetent 3rd party vendor that does their electronic transactions and shipping.
And above all else, people need to realize something here:
The WWE Universe does not solely revolve around a toyline. WWE produces a wide variety of merchadise: DVDs, T-Shirts, Autographs, Movies, and other WWE paraphernalia. So just because we are hyped up and excited about the Rockers, the majority of WWE fans aren't exactly racing to the internet to check out a toy company website to see if their loveable Rockers have been produced.
Legends online means that children are going to be eliminated from the scope due to access. They need a parent with a credit card to make a purchase on their behalf. The WWE gears it's marketing towards kids ala PG-era, so you can do the math.
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Post by Chewdeezy on Nov 28, 2011 14:01:43 GMT -5
True, 2-Packs aren't looking well for 2012-2013. However, if Andre doesn't sell out within a week, there will be no more legends in 2013. If these don't sell out, we won't have legends on Mattycollector anymore. I think the single Legends for 2012 will still happen, but it doesn't really bode well for future two-packs.
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Post by Chewdeezy on Nov 28, 2011 14:02:22 GMT -5
Yep, if the hardcore collectors don't gobble up the Legends, all we have left is Flashbacks. I think it's hurting the line. I know you're not familiar with mattycollector.com but if you are a He-Man, DCDU, or Ghostbuster fan you'll know Mattel's position when it comes to figures not selling out in a matter of days, which is - a complete failure. You've also never experienced mattycollector.com on the 15th of the month when everything goes on sale at once. Nor have you dealt with DigitalRiver, the most incompetent 3rd party vendor that does their electronic transactions and shipping. And above all else, people need to realize something here: The WWE Universe does not solely revolve around a toyline. WWE produces a wide variety of merchadise: DVDs, T-Shirts, Autographs, Movies, and other WWE paraphernalia. So just because we are hyped up and excited about the Rockers, the majority of WWE fans aren't exactly racing to the internet to check out a toy company website to see if their loveable Rockers have been produced. Legends online means that children are going to be eliminated from the scope due to access. They need a parent with a credit card to make a purchase on their behalf. The WWE gears it's marketing towards kids ala PG-era, so you can do the math.
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Post by Bandalero on Nov 28, 2011 14:04:16 GMT -5
True, 2-Packs aren't looking well for 2012-2013. However, if Andre doesn't sell out within a week, there will be no more legends in 2013. I think the single Legends for 2012 will still happen, but it doesn't really bode well for future two-packs. Exactly, if product doesn't sell out in a matter of days by Mattycollector standards, it's as good as finished. Andre will be the true test. And as much as I love Arn & Tully, their slow dismal sales will kill it completely. The only hope is that Liz is slated to be the last release so she'll end it on a "high"
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Post by ToxicTwistOfFate on Nov 28, 2011 14:08:08 GMT -5
Did anyone that ordered from Matty actually get their order yet? My tracking number still hasn't updated from the day they sent me it.
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Post by sunglassessteve on Nov 28, 2011 14:09:34 GMT -5
I think it's hurting the line. I know you're not familiar with mattycollector.com but if you are a He-Man, DCDU, or Ghostbuster fan you'll know Mattel's position when it comes to figures not selling out in a matter of days, which is - a complete failure. You've also never experienced mattycollector.com on the 15th of the month when everything goes on sale at once. Nor have you dealt with DigitalRiver, the most incompetent 3rd party vendor that does their electronic transactions and shipping. And above all else, people need to realize something here: The WWE Universe does not solely revolve around a toyline. WWE produces a wide variety of merchadise: DVDs, T-Shirts, Autographs, Movies, and other WWE paraphernalia. So just because we are hyped up and excited about the Rockers, the majority of WWE fans aren't exactly racing to the internet to check out a toy company website to see if their loveable Rockers have been produced. Legends online means that children are going to be eliminated from the scope due to access. They need a parent with a credit card to make a purchase on their behalf. The WWE gears it's marketing towards kids ala PG-era, so you can do the math. Couldnt have said it better myself. Your right i never have been on the site when everything goes up for sale, so im kinda glad though that they do these on different days then that for sure. Do you think Andre will obviously be a bigger hit than the Rockers were? I think he will for sure, as his merchandising products are just so in demand no matter what gets produced compared too the Rockers. Its a shame Mattel would consider the rockers a failed line cause it didnt sell out in a few days though. I can see where your coming from on this though, i just think its ashame cause they are excellent figures and so many ppl on here i see have got them and jumped on them. I just hope they decide too try a few more Legends 2 packs before scrapping the idea altogether. Maybe L.O.D in red and black would be great, or even Hart Foundation, Natural Disasters etc. I would really hate too see the legends go altogether, as i think they are my favorite line too collect now, more so than the current roster guys. I think Mattel shouldnt jump the gun and say its a failed line for at leas a month. I know some ppl get paid every week, but there is alot who dont get paid til every other week, or even every month and even the older collectors, which is who they are shooting for with these, they all have bills too pay and ppl too take care of. Im sure ppl are still planning on buying them just cant with X mas time and having too pay there rent or mortgage or car payments etc.
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Post by sunglassessteve on Nov 28, 2011 14:11:13 GMT -5
Did anyone that ordered from Matty actually get their order yet? My tracking number still hasn't updated from the day they sent me it. Nope! I was meaning too ask the same question actually. I just checked mine this morning and it still said the same thing it did all last week that package was received for electronic shipping in Ontario, CA. Hoping that gets updated tomorrow at the least. Would love too at least have them in by the end of the week too check them out in person before i gotta hand them up til x mas lol
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Post by Rob7274 on Nov 28, 2011 15:16:48 GMT -5
I was praying they would have sold out by now.......Now is the time to fear for Legends line existing in mid 2012 onwards :-(
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Post by Cammi Oh on Nov 28, 2011 15:25:15 GMT -5
Yes, though the screw up on Shop.Mattel might be one reason that they are still available. A lot of people bought them for $20. Those who were on the fence that TRIED to get them for $20 might have felt a little slighted by not getting them at that cost and may have opted out on this set. Andre will, hopefully, go more quickly.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2011 15:43:03 GMT -5
I don't think it'll make any difference the Legends line was doomed when pulled from general retail
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Post by mrhoss on Nov 28, 2011 15:54:08 GMT -5
If Andre doesn't sell out in 8 minutes it is over.
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Post by ToxicTwistOfFate on Nov 28, 2011 16:00:50 GMT -5
If Andre doesn't sell out in 8 minutes it is over. Well I know I won't be buying him. I think Andre might sell decently but I don't think he will sell out.
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Post by marklud on Nov 28, 2011 16:14:05 GMT -5
I don't think it's necessarily a gigantic failure that the Rockers didn't sell out right away. It's possible that Mattel made a ton of them thinking that they'd be TRU exclusives -- and we all know that they made WAY too many of those in that unfortunate first series -- and they've got a lot more stock than they normally would for an online set. I think the single figures coming up will be much more important in that regard as far as sales go.
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Post by JKLMD2002 on Nov 28, 2011 16:43:17 GMT -5
Well it was fun while it lasted. Guess we'll have to rely on Flashbacks for our Legends fix.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Nov 28, 2011 16:58:50 GMT -5
And as much as I love Arn & Tully, their slow dismal sales will kill it completely. Yup. I could see those selling in the mid-hundreds rather than thousands. Arn might sell okay (but nothing compared to the Rockers), but Tully is for sure going to annihilate any plans of continuing the Legends on MattyCollector.
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Nov 28, 2011 17:29:42 GMT -5
I think the price point is really killing the line. People are just not going to shell out for the less obscure characters. Classics from Jakks were 10$. Not bad at all. You never really thought twice about some of them. With Mattel you have to say hmm is it really worth the 20$? its a catch 22 b/c Mattel does make such a great figure and great accessories. Also if you remember when Jakks made DA classics they also warmed shelves at 15$.
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Post by kjtoys on Nov 28, 2011 17:40:59 GMT -5
Did anyone that ordered from Matty actually get their order yet? My tracking number still hasn't updated from the day they sent me it. yep i got one of my orders today from matty. did you choose ups or cornerstone logistics for shipping? ups only costs a few bucks more and comes much faster. cornerstone logistics is the worst, if you have any past experience with them you know the package basically goes on a scenic tour of the u.s.
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