wrestlingfan0815
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Post by wrestlingfan0815 on Jun 18, 2023 19:08:15 GMT -5
If Jazawares loses the line hopefully whoever picks it up will have better distribution because when the “newest” wave in stores has been out for about a year you know there’s a problem
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Post by kinnikuman on Jun 19, 2023 9:44:00 GMT -5
Why would Jazwares lose the line? And if another company did pick it up, stores would still not stock them. AEW just doesn't sell in enough volume for chain stores to make them a priority.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Jun 19, 2023 16:48:44 GMT -5
Why would Jazwares lose the line? And if another company did pick it up, stores would still not stock them. AEW just doesn't sell in enough volume for chain stores to make them a priority. They’d lose the line because they haven’t put new figures in stores since December
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Post by derekbrazen on Jun 19, 2023 18:43:02 GMT -5
Does anyone know if AEW cares about their toyline? Does AEW get a flat licensing fee per series of figures, regardless of sales? How much influence does AEW have on wrestlers chosen for each series? If they make "X" $$ regardless of sales, why would AEW care?
I don't understand why these toys aren't advertised on AEW's TV shows. AEW will advertise their t-shirts, I don't get why they don't plug a wrestler's figure during an entrance or even a back stage segment where someone is holding their figure and someone else says, "oh that's cool! Where can I get one?" "It's available now at ShopAEW.com, get yours now while supplies last!"
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Post by kinnikuman on Jun 19, 2023 21:19:41 GMT -5
Why would Jazwares lose the line? And if another company did pick it up, stores would still not stock them. AEW just doesn't sell in enough volume for chain stores to make them a priority. They’d lose the line because they haven’t put new figures in stores since December If you assume AEW actually cares. They may not.
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Post by ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝 on Jun 20, 2023 8:20:47 GMT -5
AEW literally pays Jazwares to carry this line. This is not the same case as WWE where their property sells on name alone so big companies pay them to license their names and likenesses.
Tony Khan knows how important toys have been in the overall culture of wrestling, especially throughout the decade that he grew up loving wrestling. Not every wrestling fan buys toys, but wrestling fans who do buy toys are usually very passionate fans who are going to come back and keep spending money. But, he also obviously has a budget and isn't going to sign blank checks to make sure that your Munce, Indiana Walmart has Adam Cole and HOOK 5-pegs deep.
Its a money loser at the moment and there's no wonder why figures aren't distributing. No one has answers because the real answer is, it doesn't make money and they're pumping in money just to keep it at this level.
It is what it is guys. If you want the in-demand figures, you pay in-demand prices for this line. Order them online, spend a couple extra bucks, and don't sweat it. OR, keep hunting in-stores and hope that you find it.
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Post by captncharisma19 on Jun 20, 2023 9:37:17 GMT -5
Does anyone know if AEW cares about their toyline? Does AEW get a flat licensing fee per series of figures, regardless of sales? How much influence does AEW have on wrestlers chosen for each series? If they make "X" $$ regardless of sales, why would AEW care? I don't understand why these toys aren't advertised on AEW's TV shows. AEW will advertise their t-shirts, I don't get why they don't plug a wrestler's figure during an entrance or even a back stage segment where someone is holding their figure and someone else says, "oh that's cool! Where can I get one?" "It's available now at ShopAEW.com, get yours now while supplies last!" I'd like to add that it seems the wrestlers know about their figures and continue to wear the gears represented in the figures. Could just be coincidence though, but it doesn't really happen in WWE
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Post by J-MANN on Jun 20, 2023 16:35:51 GMT -5
Does Jazwares AEW have a presence at SDCC?
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Post by kinnikuman on Jun 20, 2023 19:51:28 GMT -5
IMO, here's the importance of their lines for Jazwares:
1. Roblox 2. Pokemon 3. Fortnite 4. Nerf 5. Spidey Amazing Friends 6. Cabbage Patch Kids 7. AEW 8. Squishmallows 9. CoComelon 10. (the rest of their lines)
I get it, you're a wrestling fan AND an action figure fan. You want your figures. We all do. But Jazwares doesn't see AEW as a priority, and AEW once out of the contract will decide if they care enough about finding a new company ... or continuing to care more about the TV shows, live shows, and AEWShop.
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Post by Warrior82 on Jun 20, 2023 20:16:00 GMT -5
It's crazy, because at Fan Fest it was suggested that out of all the stuff we saw, some of it wouldn't even come out until 2024 and 2025. Do we even think the line will last that long at this point?
But based on that I feel like we will only get like 2 Waves of Unrivaled and 2 Waves of Unmatched a year. Like they are going to alternate between those series with a Wave every 3 months. If those dates of things coming out in 2024 and 2025 were accurate anyways.
I really enjoy the AEW figures. I really do. But sometimes it feels like I'm just buying figures from a dying line or sinking ship. I feel like, even with all the unique characters I have, I will never have figures of many of the stars I want to add to my AEW fig roster. Either ever, or for years to come. I don't know. Sometimes I feel like I shouldn't spend the money on them if I'm never going to have the Roster lineup of figures I want. And even if another company picks up the AEW line after Jazwares, will they scale with what Jazwares gave us?
And even if they do, you know they are just going to start over with the heavy hitters again.
I just wish one, Jazwares could put out more product more quickly. And two, I wish I knew or felt like the line was in good enough shape that it would be around for years to come.
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Post by crush on Jun 20, 2023 20:24:50 GMT -5
Judging by everything we’ve seen so far (the amount of RSC exclusives, including now using them for FTITL figures) and the ROH stuff, seems more likely the line will transition to something exclusive/specialty than it does ending entirely at this juncture.
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Post by Warrior82 on Jun 20, 2023 20:32:18 GMT -5
Well, honestly that might be best. I order everything from RSC anyways. So, if the line transitioned to more of a specialty or Fan Channel kind of line, at least it would keep going and it wouldn't be much different than what most of us do now. Because brick-and-mortar retail isn't to helpful lol.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Jun 20, 2023 20:55:16 GMT -5
IMO, here's the importance of their lines for Jazwares: 1. Roblox 2. Pokemon 3. Fortnite 4. Nerf 5. Spidey Amazing Friends 6. Cabbage Patch Kids 7. AEW 8. Squishmallows 9. CoComelon 10. (the rest of their lines) I get it, you're a wrestling fan AND an action figure fan. You want your figures. We all do. But Jazwares doesn't see AEW as a priority, and AEW once out of the contract will decide if they care enough about finding a new company ... or continuing to care more about the TV shows, live shows, and AEWShop. Squishmallow is way more important than AEW
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Post by ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝 on Jun 21, 2023 8:24:04 GMT -5
Does Jazwares AEW have a presence at SDCC? No
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Post by ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝 on Jun 21, 2023 8:26:10 GMT -5
IMO, here's the importance of their lines for Jazwares: 1. Roblox 2. Pokemon 3. Fortnite 4. Nerf 5. Spidey Amazing Friends 6. Cabbage Patch Kids 7. AEW 8. Squishmallows 9. CoComelon 10. (the rest of their lines) I get it, you're a wrestling fan AND an action figure fan. You want your figures. We all do. But Jazwares doesn't see AEW as a priority, and AEW once out of the contract will decide if they care enough about finding a new company ... or continuing to care more about the TV shows, live shows, and AEWShop. Tunnel vision. AEW isn't even on the top 10 list. AEW-Jazwares DOES NOT MAKE MONEY. It only costs money to keep this line going. Squishmallows are huge.
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Post by finnbalor1 on Jun 21, 2023 14:22:42 GMT -5
IMO, here's the importance of their lines for Jazwares: 1. Roblox 2. Pokemon 3. Fortnite 4. Nerf 5. Spidey Amazing Friends 6. Cabbage Patch Kids 7. AEW 8. Squishmallows 9. CoComelon 10. (the rest of their lines) I get it, you're a wrestling fan AND an action figure fan. You want your figures. We all do. But Jazwares doesn't see AEW as a priority, and AEW once out of the contract will decide if they care enough about finding a new company ... or continuing to care more about the TV shows, live shows, and AEWShop. Squishmallow is way more important than AEW Way,way more important. Squishmallows are pretty much 2023's Ty Beanie Babies
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Post by wrestlingfan0815 on Jun 21, 2023 15:11:00 GMT -5
IMO, here's the importance of their lines for Jazwares: 1. Roblox 2. Pokemon 3. Fortnite 4. Nerf 5. Spidey Amazing Friends 6. Cabbage Patch Kids 7. AEW 8. Squishmallows 9. CoComelon 10. (the rest of their lines) I get it, you're a wrestling fan AND an action figure fan. You want your figures. We all do. But Jazwares doesn't see AEW as a priority, and AEW once out of the contract will decide if they care enough about finding a new company ... or continuing to care more about the TV shows, live shows, and AEWShop. squishmallows may very well be Jazawares main form of income
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Jun 21, 2023 15:33:59 GMT -5
IMO, here's the importance of their lines for Jazwares: 1. Roblox 2. Pokemon 3. Fortnite 4. Nerf 5. Spidey Amazing Friends 6. Cabbage Patch Kids 7. AEW 8. Squishmallows 9. CoComelon 10. (the rest of their lines) I get it, you're a wrestling fan AND an action figure fan. You want your figures. We all do. But Jazwares doesn't see AEW as a priority, and AEW once out of the contract will decide if they care enough about finding a new company ... or continuing to care more about the TV shows, live shows, and AEWShop. squishmallows may very well be Jazawares main form of income Squishmallow, Pokemon, and the baby lines yeah. Squishmallows are huge
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Post by wrestlingfan0815 on Jun 21, 2023 15:37:13 GMT -5
squishmallows may very well be Jazawares main form of income Squishmallow, Pokemon, and the baby lines yeah. Squishmallows are huge they sell those bins of them at Walmart in no time, the pikachu and gengar bin sold in about a day or 2
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Post by wrestlingfan0815 on Jun 21, 2023 15:37:50 GMT -5
squishmallows may very well be Jazawares main form of income Squishmallow, Pokemon, and the baby lines yeah. Squishmallows are huge they sell those bins of them at Walmart in no time, the pikachu and gengar bin sold in about a day or 2
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