viper412
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Post by viper412 on Jul 14, 2021 18:00:35 GMT -5
I'm not saying this Cena was a bad idea given the relevance of the Firefly Funhouse match, but I am saying that overstocking a figure of John Cena depicting his floundering lower-card days on Smackdown was probably not the best call. Picking Cena and tatanka to put in a legends line was terrible idea. Just like putting another Jake Roberts figure figure in the line is. It really shows how out of ideas Mattel is. So they just re-release other characters and and some new belts like they are doing with bam bam. Also if this line and ultimates was "really" that successful they would not have to purge out non selling product. Not everyone was around for Bam Bam in 2011 or 15 so this is good and a new belt |
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Post by Professor Sparlin on Jul 14, 2021 18:11:04 GMT -5
Why is everyone so hateful about this clearance? Target is clearancing nearly every toy line... Marvel Legends, Ghostbusters, Tech Decks... This happens every time around this year. It's their "Summer Clearance Event." Relatively speaking, this is a good thing to help get newer figures on the shelf. I was at a Target and bought 3 Cena's because they were $6...
I have not seen Ultimate clearanced out, but I would buy any that I see on clearance!
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Post by J'Dinkalage Morgoone on Jul 14, 2021 18:12:35 GMT -5
Why is everyone so hateful about this clearance? Target is clearancing nearly every toy line... Marvel Legends, Ghostbusters, Tech Decks... This happens every time around this year. It's their "Summer Clearance Event." Relatively speaking, this is a good thing to help get newer figures on the shelf. I was at a Target and bought 3 Cena's because they were $6... I have not seen Ultimate clearanced out, but I would buy any that I see on clearance! are you new here? lol |
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Post by Professor Sparlin on Jul 14, 2021 18:18:19 GMT -5
Why is everyone so hateful about this clearance? Target is clearancing nearly every toy line... Marvel Legends, Ghostbusters, Tech Decks... This happens every time around this year. It's their "Summer Clearance Event." Relatively speaking, this is a good thing to help get newer figures on the shelf. I was at a Target and bought 3 Cena's because they were $6... I have not seen Ultimate clearanced out, but I would buy any that I see on clearance! are you new here? Ha! Right! I forgot that most of us need things explained to us in crayon! |
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Post by LA Times on Jul 14, 2021 18:23:19 GMT -5
Why is everyone so hateful about this clearance? Target is clearancing nearly every toy line... Marvel Legends, Ghostbusters, Tech Decks... This happens every time around this year. It's their "Summer Clearance Event." Relatively speaking, this is a good thing to help get newer figures on the shelf. I was at a Target and bought 3 Cena's because they were $6... I have not seen Ultimate clearanced out, but I would buy any that I see on clearance! Clearance sales benefits the consumer, but it hurts the retailers and the toymakers. |
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TRIBE CHEIF
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Post by TRIBE CHEIF on Jul 14, 2021 18:26:05 GMT -5
I mean, you could just buy the Eddie as it is too.. is he red card or yellow tho |
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Post by J'Dinkalage Morgoone on Jul 14, 2021 18:35:17 GMT -5
I mean, you could just buy the Eddie as it is too.. is he red card or yellow tho damn dude, if its clearanced it doesnt matter, like someone said before twice |
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Post by Professor Sparlin on Jul 14, 2021 19:05:09 GMT -5
Why is everyone so hateful about this clearance? Target is clearancing nearly every toy line... Marvel Legends, Ghostbusters, Tech Decks... This happens every time around this year. It's their "Summer Clearance Event." Relatively speaking, this is a good thing to help get newer figures on the shelf. I was at a Target and bought 3 Cena's because they were $6... I have not seen Ultimate clearanced out, but I would buy any that I see on clearance! Clearance sales benefits the consumer, but it hurts the retailers and the toymakers. "Clearance sales can attract bargain hunters that are typically new customers to your store. It's also a reward for loyal customers. But, most importantly, it opens up more shelf space for your best-selling items." - smartwerksusa That being said, clearance is still profitable to a company... They have all the logistical and statistical data need to run an effective and profitable clearance event. Is Target and Walmart hunting?? Are they being phased out similarly to K-Mart or Toys R Us?? The real bottom line is that clearance is a marketing tool. This could be interpreted as something that hurts Mattel, if we are talking about WWE toys. However, if you look at every "failed" series as a re-branding or a chance to refresh exclusive toy lines, then the argument could be made that clearancing out an old exclusive toy line helps retailers and the toymakers. If Legends die today, Mattel has several branding names and gimmicks that will take it's place. You should know that, you've been a collector for years! I will acknowledge that there are toymakers, clothing designers, food brands, and all sorts of items that get discontinued. That is the nature of the business. Still, these figures are elites regardless if there are branded as Top Talent (which also saw a mass clearance, and re-branded as Top Picks), NXT, Hall of Fame, Hall of Champions, Then Now Forever, Fan Takeover, Fan Central, Flashbacks, WrestleMania, or this beloved Legends line... Mattel has been thriving for a decede now! No one is hurting and everyone benefits. Clearance is a win win for all parties involved. |
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Post by hb2k4life on Jul 14, 2021 20:49:43 GMT -5
Keeping fingers crossed that with all the new empty shelf space there will be the return of the almighty flexforce Line!!
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Post by powerfred3k on Jul 14, 2021 20:53:13 GMT -5
Why is everyone so hateful about this clearance? Target is clearancing nearly every toy line... Marvel Legends, Ghostbusters, Tech Decks... This happens every time around this year. It's their "Summer Clearance Event." Relatively speaking, this is a good thing to help get newer figures on the shelf. I was at a Target and bought 3 Cena's because they were $6... I have not seen Ultimate clearanced out, but I would buy any that I see on clearance! I want "New" legends not re-releases. I want this line to do well but Mattel and target are sabotaging it at every opportunity. |
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Post by LK3 on Jul 14, 2021 21:01:27 GMT -5
I mean, you could just buy the Eddie as it is too.. is he red card or yellow tho Why do you need it to be clearanced to buy it, is my question? It’s been out for a long time now and if you really want it it’s only $20. |
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Post by crush on Jul 14, 2021 21:50:57 GMT -5
Why is everyone so hateful about this clearance? Target is clearancing nearly every toy line... Marvel Legends, Ghostbusters, Tech Decks... This happens every time around this year. It's their "Summer Clearance Event." Relatively speaking, this is a good thing to help get newer figures on the shelf. I was at a Target and bought 3 Cena's because they were $6... I have not seen Ultimate clearanced out, but I would buy any that I see on clearance! Because like to use it to verify their own desires and conspiracy theories. |
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Post by HHH316 on Jul 14, 2021 22:05:26 GMT -5
I don’t think I’ve seen an Ultimate at Target since late January. It’s crazy to think that stores still have them stocked.
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Post by mrh on Jul 15, 2021 0:35:51 GMT -5
UEs are flying off the shelves
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Post by kgchampion on Jul 15, 2021 2:46:48 GMT -5
My Target had a bunch of UE Machos a couple weeks ago. I just bought it full price this week from Walmart and all I really wanted was the coat and hat. Damn.
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Post by disorder on Jul 15, 2021 4:36:38 GMT -5
This is what happens when people buy 5-6 figs at a time to try and flip for profit. Eventually stock passes demand. Nothing about this surprises me. This is dead on. It gives the appearance of the figures selling well, so they get more. The. The dude ends up returning what doesn’t sell and we’re left with pegs of the same figure |
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Post by razorrock on Jul 15, 2021 4:46:30 GMT -5
Just noticed Vader is sold out on Target online.
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Post by The Madness on Jul 15, 2021 10:56:52 GMT -5
My Target just keeps getting in more and more Weasel Suit Heenans.
I'd love to find Ultimate Macho Man on clearance, just for the sake of customizing figures or replacing the woefully undersized cowboy hats on the DM WM7 and Slim Jim figures.
The only ultimate editions I've ever seen in stores were Nakamura and Ronda Rousey; I don't even know if my Target still carries them.
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Jul 15, 2021 11:02:19 GMT -5
I'm not saying this Cena was a bad idea given the relevance of the Firefly Funhouse match, but I am saying that overstocking a figure of John Cena depicting his floundering lower-card days on Smackdown was probably not the best call. Picking Cena and tatanka to put in a legends line was terrible idea. Just like putting another Jake Roberts figure figure in the line is. It really shows how out of ideas Mattel is. So they just re-release other characters and and some new belts like they are doing with bam bam. Also if this line and ultimates was "really" that successful they would not have to purge out non selling product. They haven't made a Bam Bam in almost 5 years before the recent one. People like you need to realize that there are collectors who started after you did and don't want to pay 100+ dollars for older figures. |
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Post by newgenandy on Jul 15, 2021 11:05:01 GMT -5
I'm not saying this Cena was a bad idea given the relevance of the Firefly Funhouse match, but I am saying that overstocking a figure of John Cena depicting his floundering lower-card days on Smackdown was probably not the best call. Picking Cena and tatanka to put in a legends line was terrible idea. Just like putting another Jake Roberts figure figure in the line is. It really shows how out of ideas Mattel is. So they just re-release other characters and and some new belts like they are doing with bam bam. Also if this line and ultimates was "really" that successful they would not have to purge out non selling product. Why are they out of ideas? They can only produce who is available to them |
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