First Quarter - "death to wallets" complaint thread

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Darklord Dave

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Shipping in 10-15 days:
-Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner Comiquette – Sideshow Exclusive
-Dog Alien - Alien 3 Poseable Model Kit
-Dr. Rene Belloq 12-inch Figure with Idol Chamber Environment – Sideshow Exclusive
-James Dean - Red Jacket Version 12-inch Figure
-'Diplomatic Mission' - Darth Vader Aboard the Tantive IV Polystone Diorama

And that's just what I have on order - I'm sure there's more.
 
The $700 Iron Man 1:1 Bust is currently shipping as is the Iron Man Mark 03 HT figure
 
I just got Belloq and the Screaming coming soon, so I'm not feeling it too much, but I really feel for some of you! I honestly don't understand why Sideshow does these floods and famines with us. :dunno
 
I don't think it's too bad unless you're buying all of this stuff, and I can't fathom it. I've only got 2 items on the list so far, but since this is about 4th quarter, there is also the Grievous bust in March.
 
Of Dave's list I only have Belloq and the IM 1:1 but if you really look at the places other than SSC but is still SSC related some people are getting slammed.
 
Ugh... don't get me started on this quarter.

Pred Cinemaquette and Iron Man Bust on order, waitlist for the Namor Ex (which will most likely convert), waitlist for the Iron SM comiquettes Ex (which if it doesn't convert, I'll buy one from e-bay).
It may not sound like much, but in Aussie dollars, that's over $5000.

Plus there will be other crap I'm looking for. Hot Toys, etc.
 
I'm sure some people are having a lot right now, but not sure Sideshow or anyone can be faulted for timing. If there was like 3 1/6 Star Wars figures within a month, it'd be one thing because it is common for collectors in that line to get all of the pieces, but with varying properties and pieces, there's no reason to suspect that folks really hurt by this list aren't more in the minority.
 
Walley? wallet? Moe...moeni? money? I'm confused, do you mean the little electronic numbers I give Hot Toys every month?
 
Re: First Quarter - % to wallets" complaint thread

They keep churning it out, ecomony be damned.
 
Yeah this quarter hit me pretty hard too. I already had to axe the Tusken Raider PF and Mystique PF, both of which I really wanted. But I will not give up my Slave Leia PF! :D
 
Re: First Quarter - % to wallets" complaint thread

They keep churning it out, ecomony be damned.

In a way that's necessary. The economy relies on people buying things. Companies probably should slow down on cranking out new products, but in the mean time if people don't keep buying, more jobs will be lost. The goverments need to help the people be able to afford necessities and some luxury items in order to keep business going.
 
Shipping in 10-15 days:
-Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner Comiquette – Sideshow Exclusive
-Dog Alien - Alien 3 Poseable Model Kit
-Dr. Rene Belloq 12-inch Figure with Idol Chamber Environment – Sideshow Exclusive
-James Dean - Red Jacket Version 12-inch Figure
-'Diplomatic Mission' - Darth Vader Aboard the Tantive IV Polystone Diorama

And that's just what I have on order - I'm sure there's more.

I have the Dog Alien and James Dean off your list.

Also if they're shipping the HT Iron Man III, I've got that coming too.

Leonidas is supposed to be shipping sometime in Feb.

OUCH!!!!!! :horror
 
HT Iron Man Mk 3 isn't until the end of the quarter. And you can't really fault them for shipping all at once, after all they're coming over on the same boat. I'd rather get the items than have to wait. But it can be rather debilitating when lots hits the bank account at once.
 
Dave, if you don't want your Belloq with Idol Chamber Environment, I'll be glad to take it off your hands. Then you'd have one less thing to worry about paying for. :naughty
 
this first quarter will suck for me - I have coming;

eFX X-Wing :chew
Tusken Raider PF
Slave Leia PF
Hellboy II PF :devil
Snake Eyes SS 1/6

and I just purchased the BR Joker and Batman in DK outfit, the good thing is, I think most of the PF that will ship in 2009 will be announced by the end of feb - so that makes recovery a lot easier.
 
Funny part for me is January was gonna be rough, but all this stuff is being delayed so as far as I know I don't think anything is still shipping this month :lol

February and March look to be a ^^^^^ though, especially as we're closing on a house too :lol
 
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