MOTU Classics

Reeds · 02-20-2009, 11:52 PM

Since ToyArk sucked up the last thread, thought I'd kick off a new one.

thread for all stuff Masters of the Universe Classics related.

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I can't believe Stratos is sold out already. I was all set to buy another pair and 'poof'. If I miss Tri-Klops when he comes out, I'll freak.

I only got one Skeletor, and now I don't know if I want to open him or not. All the others I got two. That damned Adam Strange pack kept me from swiping two skellys at once and when I went back to get another a day later, 'poof'.

Evil Porkchop · 02-20-2009, 11:59 PM

Problem is now with He-Man, Skeletor and Beast-Man going for insane amounts of money on eBay. Everyone is going to buy an extra figures to sell. Mattel really just needs to do another run of "sold-out" figures. I have 1 of each figure released so far. But if this line really is for collectors, then produce more figures. I could care less if the secondary value of them drop. Sadly only 4 months in, this line has went from "Collector Line" to "Investor Line." If you wait even 48 hrs after a figure's initial release to order it you lose out.

megatronkicksas · 02-21-2009, 12:18 AM

I can't even find these guys I give up.

mineraljane · 02-21-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Evil Porkchop

Problem is now with He-Man, Skeletor and Beast-Man going for insane amounts of money on eBay. Everyone is going to buy an extra figures to sell. Mattel really just needs to do another run of "sold-out" figures. I have 1 of each figure released so far. But if this line really is for collectors, then produce more figures. I could care less if the secondary value of them drop. Sadly only 4 months in, this line has went from "Collector Line" to "Investor Line." If you wait even 48 hrs after a figure's initial release to order it you lose out.

Exactly. I haven't bothered since it's turned into something that is only driven by a secondary market. I have no idea why they set the limit at 10 per order. That sort of policy is just encouraging scalpers.

Shin-Gouki · 02-21-2009, 01:06 AM

Exactly. I was waiting on He-Man to get him with Skeletor and save shipping as I did not want Beastman but no this stupid high limit let the scalpers drain them and then hit Ebay with them. Now I'm out unless there is a second run on them or a 2-Pack.

Bjjer · 02-21-2009, 01:12 AM

Yeah I wanted to get on board with this line also but Im not going to pay scalpers for the main figures. If they do a second run Im in, if not oh well no big loss.

LigerPrime · 02-21-2009, 02:19 AM

Guys, I recall Mattel saying that they will do a second run for previous released characters such as He-man - at least if I recall correctly. This is currently my fave toyline and *ahem even better than TFs! XD

Tenebrouser · 02-21-2009, 05:22 AM

Mattel's been great about making adjustments to accomodate customers on this line, as far as I can tell. I wouldn't pay scalper's prices, as I'm confident they'll do second runs of these figures. How could they not with He-Man and Skeletor. I don't know why they don't do a subscription service.

mineraljane · 02-21-2009, 05:36 AM

In the end, it seems it would work out well for Mattel. Make the figures seem scarce so those on the fence will move to want to buy them. Those that don't buy the scalper offerings, will then immediately buy a second run (as some here have suggested they'll do). They sell out of their first run due to money-grubbing scalpers and will sell out the second run due to people not wanting to miss out once again. I'd like to pick up Skeletor and Beast Man, so I'm hoping you guys are right.

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Originally Posted by Tenebrouser

I don't know why they don't do a subscription service.

That would have been a brilliant idea for them.

Reeds · 02-21-2009, 05:47 AM

I hope they do make more. I need another skelly. Its such a kick-ass line, everyone deserves a shot at its somewhat affordable retro love.

So weird that only six months ago we were all debating whether its worht it at $20 a fig, and now thanks to scalpers, that seems like a bargain. At the NYCC people were ordering them like they were buying McDonalds. They were like, "gimme 3 He-Man, 2 Beast-Man, and 4 Fakers". I tried to buy two Beast-Man figures and they--ironically--told me, "the limit is one per person" so a friend helped me out. Why 1 per person there and 10 per person online when the amount of buyers is even larger?