fmwpt
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Post by fmwpt on May 16, 2018 15:47:57 GMT -5
So many of you may know, some of you may not - others may even be the lucky ones who are... Mattel has started to ‘sponsor’ collectors on Instagram and Twitter. I for one think this is bullcrap, and yes I am jealous as lol. Now that I have been clear in my thoughts - I wondered what you guys think? MattelDesignTeam have made it clear that they get frustrated when line ups are leaked or a certain elite 1 figure was ‘stolen’, yet they have now created a scalpers market with these figures they are sending early to their brand ‘partners’. And while it’s not all, it is some who are selling these figures and trying to screw the rest of us. It’s this type of exclusiveness that makes me look long and hard at marvel legends and other lines and consider switching. Way to alienate the vast majority of your collectors MattelDesignTeam Thoughts??? I think you are so jealous that you aren't thinking right... "line ups are leaked or a certain elite 1 figure was ‘stolen’", first, don't know why you are talking about line ups leaked or stolen figures. "It’s this type of exclusiveness", second, what exclusiveness?? They receive the figures before you, me and others can buy them, but they are not exclusive lol Two more things. If they receive stuff they don't want why not selling it? I would sell what I didn't wanted or had use for... What's the problem? Futhermore if they are not receiving money I don't see the problem. And only buys who want. If you don't want to buy from them just wait until the product is on the market. And like others said they photos and work are great, they deserve this and I hope Mattel continues with that.
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Post by TheChosen1 on May 16, 2018 16:38:55 GMT -5
My question is who's dumb enough to buy figures (and pay more) knowing they're going to come out in like a month or two. ive always wondered this
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Captain McKay
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Post by Captain McKay on May 16, 2018 17:03:05 GMT -5
This has been a common practice for a very long time. Movie critics get early screenings of movies. Book critics get advance copies of new books. DJs get albums/CDs before the official release date. My only complaint is that the privilege is going to people like that guy in the video from page one... you know... the guy with all the charisma of paint drying. Mattel needs to make better choices because that guy was as excited to get those figures as I am when I have to clean my cat's litter box. Agreed, but to be fair, the average wrestling fan has the social skills of Festus, so it's tough to find one that can be both well spoken and engaging. This post makes me miss Glenn Webb's reviews. The guy was charismatic, and could review a figure perfectly with all details included in 5-6 minutes.
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Captain McKay
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Post by Captain McKay on May 16, 2018 17:10:41 GMT -5
As for the influencer/sponsor spots...it's win-win for these guys and for Mattel.
The influencers get a bunch of free figures. Dream come true for a collector. And since they're collectors, they're most likely not gonna be scalping them.
Mattel gets a TON of free publicity, and has to do virtually zero in terms of advertising their own product.
Business 101, basically.
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Post by Iron Bison on May 16, 2018 18:21:20 GMT -5
Agreed, but to be fair, the average wrestling fan has the social skills of Festus, so it's tough to find one that can be both well spoken and engaging. This post makes me miss Glenn Webb's reviews. The guy was charismatic, and could review a figure perfectly with all details included in 5-6 minutes. YES! Thank you! Glenn is THE guy I would 100% loved to have gotten the free stuff to review. I miss him a lot.
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Post by Hound on May 16, 2018 23:28:09 GMT -5
I think it’s pretty cool
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Post by FFK on May 16, 2018 23:59:38 GMT -5
Guess I should start reviewing figures. Maybe I’ll get some free figures too. I collect MOC so it’ll be a in box review. Lol jk
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Post by "The Visionary" Eldniw on May 18, 2018 9:52:01 GMT -5
Jealousy bred this entire post. LMAO!
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Post by blu3blazer on May 19, 2018 14:10:56 GMT -5
I'm surprised Mattel hasn't done this sooner. Other toy companies have been doing this for years. My daughter started watching influencer videos around 3 years ago for Shopkins, My Little Ponies, and girl's blind boxes.
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Post by mcfclee on May 19, 2018 17:33:37 GMT -5
I'm surprised Mattel hasn't done this sooner. Other toy companies have been doing this for years. My daughter started watching influencer videos around 3 years ago for Shopkins, My Little Ponies, and girl's blind boxes. Mine too, they are the worst things to listen to from close by.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2018 18:39:51 GMT -5
This thread is all over the place. Also, I wish Zack Ryder would acknowledge my existence like he did with another member a couple of pages back.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on May 19, 2018 19:28:26 GMT -5
This thread is all over the place. Also, I wish Zack Ryder would acknowledge my existence like he did with another member a couple of pages back. Zack Ryder has a forum account?
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Post by JHTB® on May 19, 2018 20:06:26 GMT -5
This thread is all over the place. Also, I wish Zack Ryder would acknowledge my existence like he did with another member a couple of pages back. Zack Ryder has a forum account? Yup. He posted 2 pages back.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on May 19, 2018 20:08:05 GMT -5
Zack Ryder has a forum account? Yup. He posted 2 pages back. vintagefigs?
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2018 20:45:44 GMT -5
Yup. He posted 2 pages back. vintagefigs? correctamundo
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Post by Codyverse: Tag Team Champion on May 19, 2018 20:47:09 GMT -5
You are just jealous and delusional. This is marketing. The influencers are people with a following. This has nothing to do with leaked line ups or scalpers. Most toy companies do this. Don’t you have a card to go not be on?
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Post by screech on May 19, 2018 20:54:14 GMT -5
Poor Zack's about to be bombarded.
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Post by Purple Reigns on May 19, 2018 20:56:08 GMT -5
If all you guys stopped watching videos of weirdo men playing with dolls, they wouldnt have audience to review to
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on May 19, 2018 20:56:10 GMT -5
Damn he a main eventer here but not in...
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2018 21:01:40 GMT -5
Poor Zack's about to be bombarded. I'm sure its an everyday thing for him. I would love to see how many notifications his inbox has when a member finds out that he's on here.
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