Mars Toys 1/6 MAT023 Alfred Pennyworth & MAT023B body/sculpt set (Batman '66)

[Raven]

I get the frustration but it's hardly a new problem in toy collecting. Transformers fans had to deal with obscure times and dates on exclusive releases for years (see SDCC hasbrotoyshop pre hasbro pulse), matty collector releases that sold out in minutes, mondo limited editions same deal and mezco exclusives with broken checkout. And honestly, if product quantity is limited, I'm not sure if it's better to have a set time or not. I'm inclined toward *not*

But in this case I don't think it's near as limited as people think. It's already been estsblished one person was able to put 1K in his cart. Who knows, could be more. And that may just be the first wave he's getting early. Kit has as much as said that he's limiting purchases while CNY is going on to handle traffic and get orders packed to ship asap no holds. That won't last forever, he's just shortstaffed while CNY is going on.

Again, I realize its a bit of a pain and inconvenience. But I think if people can just have a little patience and restraint, no one is going to be shut out for too much longer. And each order one less person likely to fight for the item next time! It's been 60 years, whats a few days/weeks more?

 

[Wor-Gar]

I actually like these daily drops of small batches... with the safety net of knowing ultimately there will be enough to go around.

Is this Mars's new strategy? Didn't they say Penguin will be the same, sold as an in-stock item?

 

[Raven]

That's the word, but I don't know if he'd be handled the same way. Unless this CNY experiment is doubling as a test to see how it flies for future releases. Might even out in a few days. So far people are going insane, the sky is falling and dogs and cats are looking to find an affordable condo in florida. Mass hysteria.

 

[ymba]

What time PST did they go up today? Does anyone know?

 

[warlock664]

Third batch should come with some 1:6 xanax...

Nah.
Not period accurate.
Xanax didn’t hit the market until 1981.
Valium would be the pick (“mother’s little helper”).

 

[Raven]

If those who have got their orders in could continue to share the times that worked/work for them… that would be helpful. Thanks to those who have shared the searches they used and urls.

One thing is sure. Won't be today

 

[Captnemo42]

7am pst. Logged in and searched mars.

 

[Raven]

No guarantees will be same time each day though. Depends on his schedule.

The site says Paypal only. For anyone who's been able to place a successful order, is that accurate or are there other payment options accepted? (Like Shop Pay, Venmo, AfterPay, Sezzle, etc)

 

[darth dennis]

7am pst. Logged in and searched mars.

My order was placed at 5:44am PST today. I think yesterday it was later…

 

[Mike86]

My order was 9am CST yesterday morning.

 

[Nine Inch Nails]

No guarantees will be same time each day though. Depends on his schedule.

The site says Paypal only. For anyone who's been able to place a successful order, is that accurate or are there other payment options accepted? (Like Shop Pay, Venmo, AfterPay, Sezzle, etc)

Paypal only.

 

[Raven]

Thank you! Also good to know. I’m on the East Coast. I think I’ll start looking early and just plan on that being my morning workout

Try not to pull a muscle if you miss it next round. Remember, this is a marathon not a sprint.

(Hey at least it's not a baseball analogy)

 

[ymba]

My order was placed at 5:44am PST today. I think yesterday it was later…

Better check every hour starting tonight

 

[sabin23]

Try not to pull a muscle if you miss it next round. Remember, this is a marathon not a sprint.

(Hey at least it's not a baseball analogy)

Walk it off.

 

[More Battle Damage]

Acquiring Alfred has turned in to a social experiment!

 

[Kit Chen]

His kids are probably helping, and are more grown up than we are!

My 15 months old boy can help sticking shipping labels now

 

[Wor-Gar]

My 15 months old boy can help sticking shipping labels now

 

[ymba]

Crap nothing .. where is Alfred?

 

[Asta]

 

[Wor-Gar]

I had it in my cart went to pay and it was gone..