Blackbird 13
Main Eventer
Joined on: Sept 6, 2005 3:32:41 GMT -5
Posts: 3,242
|
Post by Blackbird 13 on Dec 12, 2019 1:33:03 GMT -5
This is a little bit ridiculous at this point.
I get that the retailers want these to drive foot traffic, and I get that folks like Ohno and Backlund might have never gotten made otherwise.. but someone along the supply chain is completely failing at putting these figures in the hands of all the consumers that want one.
Still think a better strategy is like Rock and Paige. Cool new figures, but not first time, only way to get the character type deals.
I've got everyone Mattel has released up through E71 except Bundy, but I cant find Ohno, and it's frustrating as a collector.
|
|
GR81J
Main Eventer
Joined on: Mar 18, 2003 11:12:08 GMT -5
Posts: 1,246
|
Post by GR81J on Dec 12, 2019 11:59:06 GMT -5
Yup! I’ve opened 4 cases myself and haven’t found any Ohno or Paige. I’ve called so many when they opened and still didn’t have any. Idk what’s up with the cases but they don’t have em Do you work at target? How do you open 4 cases? Just when u go in ask them and they bring it out and open it right in front of u and nothing outta 4 try’s
|
|
|
Post by CM Poor on Dec 12, 2019 12:06:28 GMT -5
What's the case assortment for the sets arriving without the exclusives? I'm only after one figure in this series, so if Ohno and Paige getting left out means Adam Cole gets doubled up, I'm 100% there for it.
|
|
Hasbromaniac
Main Eventer
Joined on: Nov 17, 2004 16:13:30 GMT -5
Posts: 3,598
|
Post by Hasbromaniac on Dec 12, 2019 12:19:42 GMT -5
Geez, Mattel's new year resolution should be fix their darn distribution. Can't see it being target's fault here, as their stores get sealed cases from their warehouses who get them from MATTEL.
|
|
Deleted
Joined on: May 18, 2024 9:41:05 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2019 12:30:24 GMT -5
What's the case assortment for the sets arriving without the exclusives? I'm only after one figure in this series, so if Ohno and Paige getting left out means Adam Cole gets doubled up, I'm 100% there for it. Be ready to be disappointed. The double ups are Super Cena and Jeff Hardy...
|
|
|
Post by CM Poor on Dec 12, 2019 12:31:31 GMT -5
What's the case assortment for the sets arriving without the exclusives? I'm only after one figure in this series, so if Ohno and Paige getting left out means Adam Cole gets doubled up, I'm 100% there for it. Be ready to be disappointed. The double ups are Super Cena and Jeff Hardy... Ah, that makes sense. TBH, being zeroed in on Cole, I kinda spaced who all filled out the rest of the set anyway. I'll get him eventually.
|
|
bizzclizz4life
Superstar
Joined on: Jul 22, 2017 22:41:50 GMT -5
Posts: 626
|
Post by bizzclizz4life on Dec 12, 2019 13:02:59 GMT -5
More problems with Store Exclusives... What's new. Half the issue would be solved if Ringside would stock these too. Yes they are 'Store Exclusives', but considering how much of a hassle and pain these things are to find, you'd think Mattel would come up with some sort of solution so people have a good chance to get these and keep their customers happy. From scalpers with insanely stupid prices, international customer struggle, to people opening every case before they can even touch a shelf, calling stores 5 times a day and now to them not even being in the cases. What's next? I remember months ago when Pete Dunne just came out, it was a nightmare for people to find him so someone contacted Mattel about the situation surrounding him. Then the employee said something along the lines of "Guess you'll have to go online and pay extra for him". Can't remember who it was but given that response, guess they don't care if you can't find them or not. Toys R Us in Canada seems to get them no problem, why can't RSC?
|
|
monroe
Mid-Carder
Joined on: Mar 1, 2018 14:59:57 GMT -5
Posts: 462
|
Post by monroe on Dec 12, 2019 13:40:25 GMT -5
Still have not seen Elite 71 at targets in my area .And some of the walmarts are getting 72 with no Gorilla around me too . I agree the exclusives are a joke and I sometimes wonder if the ones who have 10+ of the exclusives for sale have a connection with mattel .
|
|
bretttyker
Mid-Carder
Joined on: Jun 6, 2017 1:09:27 GMT -5
Posts: 204
|
Post by bretttyker on Dec 12, 2019 13:54:24 GMT -5
At least everyone else has been getting E71 and E72. My surrounding Target areas are now just getting E70 and Wally World are still on E68. I’ve always had a good luck finding all the Target exclusives, but never found any Wally World exclusives at all whatsoever. Hopefully, my surrounding areas starts getting the new series in soon. My Walmart’s still at E66
|
|
ryanpelley
Mid-Carder
Joined on: May 31, 2019 20:14:18 GMT -5
Posts: 341
|
Post by ryanpelley on Dec 12, 2019 17:18:30 GMT -5
Half the issue would be solved if Ringside would stock these too. If only. Going out "hunting" at numerous stores in one day for these exclusives can be fun and actually finding something is super rewarding, but heck, at this point, I'm missing out on a lot of these despite being there when the shelves are getting stocked. Kinda hard to stay excited when this stuff happens.
|
|
Hasbromaniac
Main Eventer
Joined on: Nov 17, 2004 16:13:30 GMT -5
Posts: 3,598
|
Post by Hasbromaniac on Dec 12, 2019 17:40:41 GMT -5
WWE is a perfect partner for mattel. Even with crappy storylines and crappy distribution, we diehard fans and collectors complain, but still watch and buy their product.
|
|
Deleted
Joined on: May 18, 2024 9:41:05 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2019 18:13:26 GMT -5
WWE is a perfect partner for mattel. Even with crappy storylines and crappy distribution, we diehard fans and collectors complain, but still watch and buy their product. It's true... It's DAMN TRUE!!!
|
|
|
Post by terraryzing on Dec 12, 2019 18:30:20 GMT -5
Whats the point in even collecting anymore, this is just crap not getting the figures I want. Might have to sell off my huge collection. Is your collection MOC? If so let's talk about the RSC Exclusive B&W Macho Man. PM me!
|
|
|
Post by TheLastDude on Dec 12, 2019 18:38:29 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by Al_Snow_MotherF***ers on Dec 12, 2019 19:21:44 GMT -5
My target still has e67
|
|
|
Post by Al_Snow_MotherF***ers on Dec 12, 2019 19:22:05 GMT -5
|
|
dewbert
Mid-Carder
Joined on: Mar 21, 2018 22:11:16 GMT -5
Posts: 75
|
Post by dewbert on Dec 13, 2019 3:28:37 GMT -5
I noticed this happening with E69 as well. There would be cases without Liv and Sonya. I wonder if there are only a certain number of chase figures produced and then they just send out other cases once they run out.
|
|
|
Post by BadGirlRyleigh on Dec 13, 2019 3:37:38 GMT -5
I noticed this happening with E69 as well. There would be cases without Liv and Sonya. I wonder if there are only a certain number of chase figures produced and then they just send out other cases once they run out. TRU Canada got tons of Liv & Sonya
|
|
|
Post by Crossfit Jesus on Dec 13, 2019 13:29:45 GMT -5
Can confirm I just found a fresh case of 71 at target and no ohno or paige
|
|
|
Post by fzmadness on Dec 13, 2019 13:37:30 GMT -5
I feel like not too many people have found these figures. Maybe it is just me but I don't see many people saying they found them and there aren't too many online in the secondary market.
|
|