voicesinmyhead
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Post by voicesinmyhead on Aug 9, 2021 17:59:45 GMT -5
Part of me wants this to succeed, but the other part of me is very unhappy about the terrible distribution of the target exclusive legends. What does one have to do with the other? The way that Target handles their preorders, and website in general, has absolutely nothing to do with this crowdfunding project.
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voicesinmyhead
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Post by voicesinmyhead on Aug 9, 2021 18:00:42 GMT -5
Officially BACKED! Number 2,291.
I wouldn't have backed this without the inclusion of Macho Man. Thank you Mattel for adding him in!
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Post by legendsguy on Aug 9, 2021 18:10:00 GMT -5
Mattel sort of shot themselves in the foot by making Macho an "early bird" exclusive. The problem now is that if this doesnt break 5000 by Friday its pretty much dead in the water. No one is going to buy in after that point knowing they won't get Savage while others did. i said the same thing, back on page 62, i addressed the same concerns and 2 people said it was a "smart move" to have Macho as an exclusive for people who back it before the 13th, "to get the numbers up" lol... i understand what they are thinking, however why would i back this if i miss out on Macho? that was my entire point...and the point that Macho shouldve been included from day 1 was my other...
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Post by alkohal on Aug 9, 2021 18:17:48 GMT -5
Mattel sort of shot themselves in the foot by making Macho an "early bird" exclusive. The problem now is that if this doesnt break 5000 by Friday its pretty much dead in the water. No one is going to buy in after that point knowing they won't get Savage while others did. i said the same thing, back on page 62, i addressed the same concerns and 2 people said it was a "smart move" to have Macho as an exclusive for people who back it before the 13th, "to get the numbers up" lol... i understand what they are thinking, however why would i back this if i miss out on Macho? that was my entire point...and the point that Macho shouldve been included from day 1 was my other... Exactly. If you miss out on Macho why would you feel that you should pay the same amount to not get it. All mattel did with that move was push the deadline for this project up to the 13th.
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Post by PrincessOfSunlight on Aug 9, 2021 18:24:19 GMT -5
I’m unmoved from where I was in thinking this is an insulting concept to fans/customers in 2021. Shouldn’t ever be said by the makers that if you don’t buy this, other things won’t happen… basically: money please 🔫
That said, the inclusion of all the pieces would've been a much more appealing offering from the off. It needed that level of name, which Nash has never been - it probably needed a McMahon honestly to succeed on time but then it comes back to the era being a bit wobbly for that.
I also don’t understand why they set bit of a tight window for sales to begin with on it, would it hurt to extend it beyond the deadline they have set. I know there’s all the production lead-time they would say goes into it but it’s not making it to 5000 by Friday and if that doesn’t happen, it’s done. They could’ve gone for a steady campaign to the end of September/start of October and add a month or two to delivery time - it could make it there.
I would opt in but I’d want it all for the price of it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2021 18:44:24 GMT -5
This should’ve come with Ultimate Edition figures of the entire 1992-1997 rosters.
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Aug 9, 2021 18:51:42 GMT -5
They should have gave an option to pick doink or diesel and if it reaches 7,000 you get both. I’d think people would order 2 to get each one
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Aug 9, 2021 18:51:43 GMT -5
I’ve said this elsewhere but I believe there are too many variables within this set that allows people to talk themselves out of spending $250 on it. There’s definitely value there but only if you want everything.
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Post by RedDevil on Aug 9, 2021 19:05:06 GMT -5
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Post by vashts on Aug 9, 2021 19:11:31 GMT -5
Part of me wants this to succeed, but the other part of me is very unhappy about the terrible distribution of the target exclusive legends. What does one have to do with the other? The way that Target handles their preorders, and website in general, has absolutely nothing to do with this crowdfunding project. I learned from NECA how the game is played. Target is intentionally making the preorders short online. They WANT you to go to the store physically and search so you can buy other stuff. Much like NECA, MAttel knows how the game is played. No, they don't care about you. Maybe Bill does, but as a whole, Mattle does NOT care about you, neither does Target and Walmart. They could care less if you get that brand new figure, or if scalpers get iut.
I am being honest and just relaying things I know on the inside.
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Post by kgchampion on Aug 9, 2021 19:18:55 GMT -5
What does one have to do with the other? The way that Target handles their preorders, and website in general, has absolutely nothing to do with this crowdfunding project. I learned from NECA how the game is played. Target is intentionally making the preorders short online. They WANT you to go to the store physically and search so you can buy other stuff. Much like NECA, MAttel knows how the game is played. No, they don't care about you. Maybe Bill does, but as a whole, Mattle does NOT care about you, neither does Target and Walmart. They could care less if you get that brand new figure, or if scalpers get iut.
I am being honest and just relaying things I know on the inside.
Jokes on Target. I don’t buy crapif they don’t have what I want.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2021 19:19:31 GMT -5
Mattel sort of shot themselves in the foot by making Macho an "early bird" exclusive. The problem now is that if this doesnt break 5000 by Friday its pretty much dead in the water. No one is going to buy in after that point knowing they won't get Savage while others did. If they wanted it they know it ends the 13th and they’ve had like 2 weeks to get it.
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Post by jokerjohn on Aug 9, 2021 19:20:31 GMT -5
I'm not understanding the people buying multiple sets just to resell mentality. I know everyone wants what everyone cant have but this isn't the bs like Ultimate Sarge that sold out in a minute. Many people are choosing not buy this for multiple reasons. If they are not going to buy it at 250 with a month to buy it, why might you think they will buy it at 400 for example. That said I hope someone buys 4500 plus sets so I can get the Doink. People will be willing to pay big money for just the figures because they are rare but won't back the project because they don't know about it, Don't want everything.
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Post by alkohal on Aug 9, 2021 19:24:04 GMT -5
Mattel sort of shot themselves in the foot by making Macho an "early bird" exclusive. The problem now is that if this doesnt break 5000 by Friday its pretty much dead in the water. No one is going to buy in after that point knowing they won't get Savage while others did. If they wanted it they know it ends the 13th and they’ve had like 2 weeks to get it. You're missing the bigger picture of what I said. If this doesn't hit 5000 by Friday WITH Savage included how many people are gonna buy in afterward knowing they are paying the same amount and not getting it? This thing lives or dies based on if it hits 5000 Friday. Also not everyone has $300 to lay out without having time to save it. This was dropped without much notice beforehand and it's a lot to ask people to spend who may not have had it readily available.
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Post by Nivro™ on Aug 9, 2021 19:42:15 GMT -5
I feel like a lot of people who are/were waiting till last day to purchase and still waiting till last day to purchase this with the early bird special. Its at 2300 with 4 days left in the early bird. If it can get another 1500-1700 by close friday night, I wouldnt be surprised to see Mattel throw another "gift" in to force those last 1000 sales
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2021 19:47:00 GMT -5
If they wanted it they know it ends the 13th and they’ve had like 2 weeks to get it. You're missing the bigger picture of what I said. If this doesn't hit 5000 by Friday WITH Savage included how many people are gonna buy in afterward knowing they are paying the same amount and not getting it? This thing lives or dies based on if it hits 5000 Friday. Also not everyone has $300 to lay out without having time to save it. This was dropped without much notice beforehand and it's a lot to ask people to spend who may not have had it readily available. I knew this wasn’t hitting 5k the day after Savage was announced, it’s not happening unless they make drastic changes or give it more time.
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Post by powerfred3k on Aug 9, 2021 19:47:55 GMT -5
Part of me wants this to succeed, but the other part of me is very unhappy about the terrible distribution of the target exclusive legends. What does one have to do with the other? The way that Target handles their preorders, and website in general, has absolutely nothing to do with this crowdfunding project. I am have very unhappy with the way Mattel and target have poorly distributed there exclusives. So buying one of these sets is like me saying, yes Mattel and target please continue what your doing because it's perfect fine when it is not.
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Post by koreanthunder86 on Aug 9, 2021 19:51:04 GMT -5
Steve said in video with NotSam he used some of the marketing money to invest in for Macho Man, instead of using that money for social media ads, thus not sure how much money would be left to pull another gift. I hope I'm wrong though about what happens after Macho Madness Early Bird special ends.
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Post by alkohal on Aug 9, 2021 19:51:10 GMT -5
What does one have to do with the other? The way that Target handles their preorders, and website in general, has absolutely nothing to do with this crowdfunding project. I am have very unhappy with the way Mattel and target have poorly distributed there exclusives. So buying one of these sets is like me saying, yes Mattel and target please continue what your doing because it's perfect fine when it is not. ? this has nothing at all to do with target.
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Post by Nivro™ on Aug 9, 2021 19:53:26 GMT -5
What does one have to do with the other? The way that Target handles their preorders, and website in general, has absolutely nothing to do with this crowdfunding project. I am have very unhappy with the way Mattel and target have poorly distributed there exclusives. So buying one of these sets is like me saying, yes Mattel and target please continue what your doing because it's perfect fine when it is not. bruh, my friend...Ive seen & purchased only 1 store exclusive from Target (Liv) and had to rely on Ebay/Scalpers or PJ to get any others and Im backing 2 rings. I understand your frustration but to quote the late great Bobby Heenan, you're comparing ice cream to horse manure.
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