Labeled101
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Post by Labeled101 on Sept 2, 2022 11:22:07 GMT -5
Jackass Pacific - of course… the one thing I chose to not open 😂 Thanks
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markanthonyxiii
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Post by markanthonyxiii on Sept 2, 2022 11:26:41 GMT -5
Still no updates from my set.
I have been told that my order is awaiting on stock, which is confusing as I thought that Mattel had received all of the inventory to start shipping?
I'll probably get Macho Man before the ring lol.
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Post by aggressiveperfector on Sept 2, 2022 11:35:21 GMT -5
Nothing…still…utter…nothing.
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Post by aggressiveperfector on Sept 2, 2022 11:36:27 GMT -5
Still no updates from my set. I have been told that my order is awaiting on stock, which is confusing as I thought that Mattel had received all of the inventory to start shipping? I'll probably get Macho Man before the ring lol. I was told by the lady in customer service that my order was in the warehouse awaiting shipping and I should get it soon…that was a day ago. |
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Post by kgchampion on Sept 2, 2022 11:49:55 GMT -5
Fair thee be warned! Do not put the support legs on the back of the entrance stage if you are planning on breaking it down at some point. I had to dismantle the whole thing then pry them off as I believe they were intended to lock in place once they are put on. Follow up: Jackass Pacific mentioned that this was made clear in the instructions! The one thing I chose to neglect 😂 I literally pulled it off with ease yesterday. And it snapped right back into place when I put it back on. The only thing holding it in place is a tongue and groove system that clips into place. Please note: I don’t think it’s an actual tongue in groove. It’s the closest thing I can think of. |
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hbkowns
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Post by hbkowns on Sept 2, 2022 11:57:10 GMT -5
Another day,
Another nothing.
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Post by kgchampion on Sept 2, 2022 11:57:57 GMT -5
Can anyone post pictures of the New Gen entrance next to the first two Mattel entrance stages? I’d like to see a size comparison.
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Post by jumpinjefffarmer on Sept 2, 2022 13:17:50 GMT -5
Still clownless here in Scotland. This is painful. Reminds me of the time motley cruz kicked my a$$ right in the middle of the ring fair n square.
Stop the horseplay. Give him to me. Give me my clown. #FULLFORCE
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FigFanVader
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Post by FigFanVader on Sept 2, 2022 13:25:17 GMT -5
After several days of delays, FedEx dropped of my package at 8 pm last night. It had gone from "out for delivery" to "pending" and I was sure it was going to get delayed again, but then I spotted the truck outside (good thing I did, because the guy just dropped it outside and never bothered to ring the doorbell). I was able to open it today, and it is as amazing as everyone else has said.
I've never been a ring guy. I owned three rings as a kid: the original LJN, the LJN bendies ring, and the Hasbro ring. I eventually just used them for display and like a lot of my childhood toys, I have no idea what ever happened to any of them. I switched to collecting MOC and never saw a need to own a ring, and originally I was not planning to back this one. But I got caught up in the hype and wanted the figures and just impulsively backed it right before the Early Bird deadline. I am so glad I did.
If ever I were to own a ring, this is the one to have. Of course I've got no room for it but someday I'd love to build it and have it on display. The light-up entrance is awesome and I am trying to figure out a place to fit that, which is tough because it is huge. And of course Doink and Diesel are incredible figs and a great addition to this set.
I'm sorry that so many people are still waiting to have their ordered fulfilled, but trust me, this is worth the wait! Great job, Mattel.
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hbkfan77
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Post by hbkfan77 on Sept 2, 2022 13:40:43 GMT -5
Nothing…still…utter…nothing. The feeling of demoralization when clicking on my Email is real. It’s been WEEKS. This is ****** up. |
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Sept 2, 2022 15:36:16 GMT -5
I had a dream that Mattel sent me another on accident
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Post by Artie Kendall on Sept 2, 2022 16:34:50 GMT -5
Mine arrived yesterday. Not sure what to do with it. I don't want to keep it but part of me feels like I should open it to check it out in case something is wrong with it.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Sept 2, 2022 17:20:48 GMT -5
How are U.K. guys tracking their set?
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Post by CM Tusk on Sept 2, 2022 17:23:09 GMT -5
Guy I bought from still hasn’t received anything ro he’s just scamming me. Kind of just waiting to find out.
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Post by aglassbottlecocacola on Sept 2, 2022 17:48:26 GMT -5
A few longer thoughts on Mattel and the future of their crowdfunding (for reference, I backed multiple and have received all of them - it's a shame so many of you are still waiting to get yours):
1. The continued dropping of the resell price is troubling (for everyone) long term. While good for those that missed out, it's going to make anyone who bought to resell reluctant to back anything wrestling related in the future. Clearly, there is saturation of the market (as to be expected in the early stages of the product being shipped out) but to a much greater extent than anticipated. For those happy to see resale prices dropping be careful what you wish for because...
2. It's a double edged sword, without the bulk backers, there's definitely no ring skirts and 60/40 on whether Doink would have been made. So while this is good in the short term for collectors and those who want this specific item, it's going to be rough when the next crowdfund is announced and it is likely more expensive. No one is going to be backing ten or more of the next set when they can't double their money on this one (after over a year of waiting for delivery) and that means it's going to be more challenging for the next set to hit all of the tiers.
3. Mattel has handled the shipping poorly - look at all the people who haven't gotten theirs yet while others have gotten multiples. It's terrible for those who really, truly want this item and went to the trouble of figuring out ways to make payments on it just to get one for their own collection. Shipping it in a clearly labeled box is a terrible call as well, there's no excuse for not shipping these in a plain brown box. They will likely correct this next time but at a higher shipping cost to the consumer.
4. Not including Macho Man at the same time as the rest of the set is completely inexcusable. Anyone selling on eBay is ripe for the "item not as described" reason for a return. It also serves to depress initial resale prices as we're currently seeing because there's going to be a chunk of the buyers who want to wait for Macho Man before buying anything else to get a truly full set (which also makes it even more clear that Macho Man is the reason this set was funded).
Overall, the set is well done and (in my opinion) turned out great. It's just unfortunate that it hasn't been as popular on initial resale as many expected and that Mattel made some terrible decisions in their manufacturing (Macho Man shipping separately) and distribution (likely more a FedEx issue, but still on Mattel). It doesn't bode well for the sales of the next crowdfund, which is unfortunate for all of us that enjoy this set and want to have more to enjoy too.
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atm06
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Post by atm06 on Sept 2, 2022 18:21:17 GMT -5
Anyone else get another FedEx notification? Must be Macho time!
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eatushsa2
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Post by eatushsa2 on Sept 2, 2022 18:49:21 GMT -5
Out of curiosity anyone else in the Middle East funded this?
If so where from exactly, how far along has your arena reached.
Mine has been stuck in Europe for a week now.
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Post by Captain McKay on Sept 2, 2022 18:50:15 GMT -5
A few longer thoughts on Mattel and the future of their crowdfunding (for reference, I backed multiple and have received all of them - it's a shame so many of you are still waiting to get yours): 1. The continued dropping of the resell price is troubling (for everyone) long term. While good for those that missed out, it's going to make anyone who bought to resell reluctant to back anything wrestling related in the future. Clearly, there is saturation of the market (as to be expected in the early stages of the product being shipped out) but to a much greater extent than anticipated. For those happy to see resale prices dropping be careful what you wish for because... 2. It's a double edged sword, without the bulk backers, there's definitely no ring skirts and 60/40 on whether Doink would have been made. So while this is good in the short term for collectors and those who want this specific item, it's going to be rough when the next crowdfund is announced and it is likely more expensive. No one is going to be backing ten or more of the next set when they can't double their money on this one (after over a year of waiting for delivery) and that means it's going to be more challenging for the next set to hit all of the tiers. 3. Mattel has handled the shipping poorly - look at all the people who haven't gotten theirs yet while others have gotten multiples. It's terrible for those who really, truly want this item and went to the trouble of figuring out ways to make payments on it just to get one for their own collection. Shipping it in a clearly labeled box is a terrible call as well, there's no excuse for not shipping these in a plain brown box. They will likely correct this next time but at a higher shipping cost to the consumer. 4. Not including Macho Man at the same time as the rest of the set is completely inexcusable. Anyone selling on eBay is ripe for the "item not as described" reason for a return. It also serves to depress initial resale prices as we're currently seeing because there's going to be a chunk of the buyers who want to wait for Macho Man before buying anything else to get a truly full set (which also makes it even more clear that Macho Man is the reason this set was funded). Overall, the set is well done and (in my opinion) turned out great. It's just unfortunate that it hasn't been as popular on initial resale as many expected and that Mattel made some terrible decisions in their manufacturing (Macho Man shipping separately) and distribution (likely more a FedEx issue, but still on Mattel). It doesn't bode well for the sales of the next crowdfund, which is unfortunate for all of us that enjoy this set and want to have more to enjoy too. I see what you’re saying, but Macho Man was never a part of the initial offering. He was added as an early bird bonus figure included with orders for a limited time. Thus, since he was never meant to be part of the overall package from the get-go, shipping him separately was the right move for them, lest they have to completely redo their packaging schematics and still be able to differentiate between Macho Man sets vs. non-Macho sets. As for the resale aspect, it’s the first month of release. Given that so many people bought this strictly FOR resale, it’s no surprise to see so many people unable to sell for the amount they thought. To be honest, some people were expecting this, since everyone who was buying for resale basically announced it early on, so people could all pretty much count on different sellers offering different prices. That said, it’s still fetching $200 more than retail, give or take, so there’s still immediate profit, maybe just not as much as people hoped. To them, I say hold off, and see what the resale market looks like in 1-2 years or so. And the staggered shipping is nothing new with crowd funding. Hasbro did the same thing with their Sentinel last year. Sucks having to wait, but that’s the nature of having to ship thousands of these sets within a relatively short time period. |
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Sept 2, 2022 19:58:10 GMT -5
They had a year and knew how many needed made and shipped. They could’ve figured out something instead of leaving people in the dark about when it will ship. They promised on or before 8/30 and they’ve missed that on the base set alone.
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Post by aglassbottlecocacola on Sept 2, 2022 19:59:57 GMT -5
A few longer thoughts on Mattel and the future of their crowdfunding (for reference, I backed multiple and have received all of them - it's a shame so many of you are still waiting to get yours): 1. The continued dropping of the resell price is troubling (for everyone) long term. While good for those that missed out, it's going to make anyone who bought to resell reluctant to back anything wrestling related in the future. Clearly, there is saturation of the market (as to be expected in the early stages of the product being shipped out) but to a much greater extent than anticipated. For those happy to see resale prices dropping be careful what you wish for because... 2. It's a double edged sword, without the bulk backers, there's definitely no ring skirts and 60/40 on whether Doink would have been made. So while this is good in the short term for collectors and those who want this specific item, it's going to be rough when the next crowdfund is announced and it is likely more expensive. No one is going to be backing ten or more of the next set when they can't double their money on this one (after over a year of waiting for delivery) and that means it's going to be more challenging for the next set to hit all of the tiers. 3. Mattel has handled the shipping poorly - look at all the people who haven't gotten theirs yet while others have gotten multiples. It's terrible for those who really, truly want this item and went to the trouble of figuring out ways to make payments on it just to get one for their own collection. Shipping it in a clearly labeled box is a terrible call as well, there's no excuse for not shipping these in a plain brown box. They will likely correct this next time but at a higher shipping cost to the consumer. 4. Not including Macho Man at the same time as the rest of the set is completely inexcusable. Anyone selling on eBay is ripe for the "item not as described" reason for a return. It also serves to depress initial resale prices as we're currently seeing because there's going to be a chunk of the buyers who want to wait for Macho Man before buying anything else to get a truly full set (which also makes it even more clear that Macho Man is the reason this set was funded). Overall, the set is well done and (in my opinion) turned out great. It's just unfortunate that it hasn't been as popular on initial resale as many expected and that Mattel made some terrible decisions in their manufacturing (Macho Man shipping separately) and distribution (likely more a FedEx issue, but still on Mattel). It doesn't bode well for the sales of the next crowdfund, which is unfortunate for all of us that enjoy this set and want to have more to enjoy too. I see what you’re saying, but Macho Man was never a part of the initial offering. He was added as an early bird bonus figure included with orders for a limited time. Thus, since he was never meant to be part of the overall package from the get-go, shipping him separately was the right move for them, lest they have to completely redo their packaging schematics and still be able to differentiate between Macho Man sets vs. non-Macho sets. As for the resale aspect, it’s the first month of release. Given that so many people bought this strictly FOR resale, it’s no surprise to see so many people unable to sell for the amount they thought. To be honest, some people were expecting this, since everyone who was buying for resale basically announced it early on, so people could all pretty much count on different sellers offering different prices. That said, it’s still fetching $200 more than retail, give or take, so there’s still immediate profit, maybe just not as much as people hoped. To them, I say hold off, and see what the resale market looks like in 1-2 years or so. And the staggered shipping is nothing new with crowd funding. Hasbro did the same thing with their Sentinel last year. Sucks having to wait, but that’s the nature of having to ship thousands of these sets within a relatively short time period. Didn't say they should have changed the packaging of the set, only that they should have shipped Macho Man at the same TIME. Shouldn't have an at least multiple week delay between pieces of the set being shipped. Regardless of how people want to view the resale market, it's going to have a negative impact on the next project when the profit margin isn't as high as was expected. It may not surprising, but it's troubling for the long term viability of WWE projects. The resale returns and the shipping problems don't bode well for Mattel's next crowdfund, particularly if they announce it sometime soon when these issues are fresh in the minds of the previous backers. Especially if the next set has a higher price too. |
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