[axonrey]

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Originally Posted by ozzie92

Especially—ESPECIALLY!!!—when you’ve invested in new tooling (head) for the figure!

...but, no. Scarlett new head, 1 per case. RB new head but lame legs, 2 per case. Destro, 100% retread (although better paint apps), 3 per freakin’ case. Smh...

Especially when you essentially market it as a niche collector line. Most people will want one of each (at least).

[yojoe1138]

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Originally Posted by axonrey

Especially when you essentially market it as a niche collector line. Most people will want one of each (at least).

I was just thinking about this very idea of completionists (not a real word?), and the walmart preorder fiasco. I wonder if there is anyone who was able to preorder everything on the first day and not have one single item cancelled. I personally thought I was fortunate to have all items in my preorder within the first few minutes, but have since had the A.W.E. striker cancelled and everything but the hiss tank delayed with expectations of future cancellation notices.
The fact that my striker was the only thing canceled so far with the other items delayed
makes me wonder if there is this idea that by preventing one individual from being able to acquire all exclusive items without walking into the brick and mortar stores negates their goal of increasing foot traffic and impulsive purchases which they expect from acquiring exclusive rights to a product. So remove at least one item and that collector completion mentality takes over and has some entering the stores and subsequently picking up groceries or other necessities from Walmart. I am sure I am giving them too much credit and it is simply mismanagement of supply and anticipation of demand.

[Adventure Fun]

Anyone getting a nice amount of preorders coming in? I only go one Hiss and one SS. Quite a bit more was ordered.

[Cobra trooperc]

Mostly I found my stuff in store. Helped out a buddy of mine who is a big Stormshadow fan. Anyone need a Retro Baroness. I picked up an extra. Would like to trade for Scarlett or Destro.

[truejoefan]

So far, preorders I have received...
1x Hiss
2x Awe Striker
1x Storm Shadow (wrecked card)
1x Roadblock

I have picked up in the wild...
2x Hiss
1x Snake eyes

Facebook friends..
1x Scarlett
2x Roadblock

If anyone is looking I have an extra Awe striker sealed.

[axonrey]

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Originally Posted by truejoefan

So far, preorders I have received...
1x Hiss
2x Awe Striker
1x Storm Shadow (wrecked card)
1x Roadblock

I have have picked up in the wild
2x Hiss
1x Snake eyes

Facebook friends
1x Scarlett
2x Roadblock

You’ve received a Retro RB preorder from Walmart?

[truejoefan]

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Originally Posted by axonrey

You’ve received a Retro RB preorder from Walmart?

Yes I do believe I did.


EDIT: actually no I am lying. RB was a ebay pre order not Walmart.

[CodeNameRebel]

So do you guys think that this line will continue on beyond a few waves or think it might continue long enough to give us some of the later parts of the Joe line...

I just don't see it surviving that long as a Walmart exclusive.

[axonrey]

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Originally Posted by CodeNameRebel

So do you guys think that this line will continue on beyond a few waves or think it might continue long enough to give us some of the later parts of the Joe line...

I just don't see it surviving that long as a Walmart exclusive.

I think you nailed it- if it wasn’t a Walmart exclusive, I think it could continue as a companion line to Classified.

[46 Zone]

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Originally Posted by CodeNameRebel

So do you guys think that this line will continue on beyond a few waves or think it might continue long enough to give us some of the later parts of the Joe line...

I just don't see it surviving that long as a Walmart exclusive.

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Originally Posted by axonrey

I think you nailed it- if it wasn’t a Walmart exclusive, I think it could continue as a companion line to Classified.

I don't think this line gets started without Walmart. I know it sucks, but they were the only retailer to buy this line. Hopefully, the collectors can get their's now, and Hasbro will pack the shelves for kids over the holidays.