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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 15, 2024 19:34:38 GMT -5
When will the Walmart preorder process be fixed? And if it cannot be fixed then is removing all exclusives from them being seriously considered? Legacy Pack preorders are now being cancelled for many who ordered on Day 1. There’s just no excuse for that. No Superstars preorders have been fulfilled / or in some cases even offered since Series 2 (other than two figures - Hogan and Piper from Series 6/7). I know they’re a big retailer, but if they cannot provide at least average or above average customer service then let them carry the core line and allow other retailers with the required level of distribution and customer service (Target, RSC, MC) to distribute the exclusives. It seems like many customers (including a lot of international customers who in many cases have no other avenue to exclusives other than preorders) are being let down by Walmart and it’s time to address the issue. I’m hopeful we’ve turned the page starting today.
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Post by J-MANN on Mar 15, 2024 19:51:58 GMT -5
When will the Walmart preorder process be fixed? And if it cannot be fixed then is removing all exclusives from them being seriously considered? Legacy Pack preorders are now being cancelled for many who ordered on Day 1. There’s just no excuse for that. No Superstars preorders have been fulfilled / or in some cases even offered since Series 2 (other than two figures - Hogan and Piper from Series 6/7). I know they’re a big retailer, but if they cannot provide at least average or above average customer service then let them carry the core line and allow other retailers with the required level of distribution and customer service (Target, RSC, MC) to distribute the exclusives. It seems like many customers (including a lot of international customers who in many cases have no other avenue to exclusives other than preorders) are being let down by Walmart and it’s time to address the issue. I’m hopeful we’ve turned the page starting today. Just piggybacking off this, what changed? If this is true, we are all beyond happy about it.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 15, 2024 20:00:46 GMT -5
I’m hopeful we’ve turned the page starting today. Just piggybacking off this, what changed? If this is true, we are all beyond happy about it. A lot of behind the scenes conversations and hard work. Your feedback never fell on deaf ears.
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Mar 15, 2024 20:06:05 GMT -5
Just piggybacking off this, what changed? If this is true, we are all beyond happy about it. A lot of behind the scenes conversations and hard work. Your feedback never fell on deaf ears. Is this why the RA Lesnars and RVD pre-orders finally shipped, too, or was that just a coincidence?
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Post by originalniceguy on Mar 15, 2024 20:07:34 GMT -5
Would this improvement be by way of Walmart fulfilling orders or another company also carrying quantities of the Walmart exclusives?
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Post by Bafio on Mar 16, 2024 8:41:34 GMT -5
Just piggybacking off this, what changed? If this is true, we are all beyond happy about it. A lot of behind the scenes conversations and hard work. Your feedback never fell on deaf ears. Steve, we appreciate your hard work. I hope to see one day, all exclusives on Mattel Creations website.
Could be possible to see a temporary retail exclusive (like now) and then 2-3 months later the wave online on your website? Could be a good trade off for international customers.
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Post by Chip on Mar 16, 2024 8:57:04 GMT -5
Hey Steve, do you know if the Maivia Elite 3 Pack is going to hit Walmart stores too? or is it online only?
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Post by oldschoolwrestling on Mar 16, 2024 12:24:15 GMT -5
Hi Steve, thanks a lot for your effort. Any chance the next Dudley Boyz we'll be getting, could be in their 1999 gear?
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Mar 16, 2024 15:57:58 GMT -5
Hypothetically, would the Monday Night Wars line include the Invasion?
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Post by HeelPiper on Mar 16, 2024 19:01:16 GMT -5
Could we see Wendi Richter in the legends line, maybe in her Brawl To End It All or War to Settle The Score Attires?
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Post by #Heel on Mar 16, 2024 22:26:57 GMT -5
Hey Steve! We know the MNW Series 3 Elites are scheduled for 8/15/24 based on pre orders but is there an estimate as to when we can expect series 2 to hit?
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Post by jjh1292 on Mar 16, 2024 22:35:17 GMT -5
Hi Steve, thanks a lot for your effort. Any chance the next Dudley Boyz we'll be getting, could be in their 1999 gear? I too am hoping we get the tye die attires asap in the elite line. Speaking of, are there any plans for more ECW characters this coming year? Thanks.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 16, 2024 23:23:02 GMT -5
Hey Steve, do you know if the Maivia Elite 3 Pack is going to hit Walmart stores too? or is it online only? It should when the next plano reset happens.
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Post by nomorexclusives on Mar 16, 2024 23:26:56 GMT -5
A lot of behind the scenes conversations and hard work. Your feedback never fell on deaf ears. Steve, we appreciate your hard work. I hope to see one day, all exclusives on Mattel Creations website.
Could be possible to see a temporary retail exclusive (like now) and then 2-3 months later the wave online on your website? Could be a good trade off for international customers. Thanks for listening to the community. We speak out with the best intentions and to help guide you guys when we see problems before you do. I hope at the very least exclusives can be preordered (and actually delivered) through creations (instead of failmart). Is this a viable possibility? -Thanks again honestly its great to finally get some feedback on the walmart issues (from preorders to distribution) after all these years. Many people are fed up and losing hope and quitting. I hope there is a special announcement on this at wrestlemania?
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Post by Chip on Mar 17, 2024 0:03:14 GMT -5
One more retail question for you, Steve....
What about the Survivor Series (British Bulldog) wave with Lawler, HBK, etc....do you know if any retailers have ordered it?
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Post by jt on Mar 17, 2024 10:30:21 GMT -5
Is there anything you can say about potential figures of this years Hall of Fame class? I have been dying for a Bull Nakano figure
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Post by teammadness on Mar 17, 2024 12:36:12 GMT -5
Figures that have been cancelled such as UE Macho Man. UE Double J, Legends Sting….If you were to get access to those again, would those get inserted into a lineup somewhere quickly or would they get pushed to the back of the line?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 17, 2024 15:16:22 GMT -5
Figures that have been cancelled such as UE Macho Man. UE Double J, Legends Sting….If you were to get access to those again, would those get inserted into a lineup somewhere quickly or would they get pushed to the back of the line? It’d depend on the circumstances but my preference would be to include them asap.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 17, 2024 15:17:01 GMT -5
Is there anything you can say about potential figures of this years Hall of Fame class? I have been dying for a Bull Nakano figure If anyone signs a deal that allows figures, we’ll make them.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 17, 2024 15:19:19 GMT -5
One more retail question for you, Steve.... What about the Survivor Series (British Bulldog) wave with Lawler, HBK, etc....do you know if any retailers have ordered it? Survivor Series Elites are under the PLE assortment so I can’t really tell if anymore will go out to replenish PLE pegs or if newer product will ship instead.
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