Masters of the Universe Classics

[dedguy]

I remain as always, not worried at all.

 

[Zodach]

Yep, this should definitely hit 100% with the last minute subscription surge as everyone locks in their orders. I don't think it will hit 135% like last year but it should be enough to move forward.

Hopefully locking this in will allow Scott to go to management and ask for some additional resources for 2014 similar to what they did with the Filmation sub line this year. Anything we can get next year before the figure prices go up would be good.

 

[Kuzeh]

I gotta say... I was quite worried at first... but as I've said before, looks like we'll barely make it... there's still the risk of being in the 90% area only...

it would be great if they do a second sub for some of the obscure characters, but I think that has more to do with the success of the Filmation sub, than the Club Eternia.

In any case, excited about the potential for the next couple of years...

 

[teemu]

Yep, this should definitely hit 100% with the last minute subscription surge as everyone locks in their orders. I don't think it will hit 135% like last year but it should be enough to move forward.

Hopefully locking this in will allow Scott to go to management and ask for some additional resources for 2014 similar to what they did with the Filmation sub line this year. Anything we can get next year before the figure prices go up would be good.

agreed...prices are definitely going up in '15,so let's get out as much as they can.While I am not 100% sure i'll get it yet,I hope we get another Filmation Sub

a 2015 Sub is a big IF for me..there really won't be anyone after 2014 that I must have without just "cherry picking" for them

 

[Eamon]

Can any one remember? How much were the figures about two years ago?

 

[teemu]

Can any one remember? How much were the figures about two years ago?

$20........

 

[Eamon]

$20........

Cool thanks!!

Remind to never ever accept anything as a gift because "you provide a lot of entertainment for the fan community" as it invariably, means you have to give them art and if you don't they demand money....true story that is actually happening to me now.

Edit: how much was Panthor 2 years ago?

 

[Kuzeh]

What???...What happened dude? Somebody gave you a gift and now are requesting some of your art or cash in return?
That's messed up!! He was originally $30.00

 

[Eamon]

What???...What happened dude? Somebody gave you a gift and now are requesting some of your art or cash in return?
That's messed up!! He was originally $30.00

I offered art after the fact as a gesture, heard nothing from the guy for 14months as such totally forgot and then I get a very aggressive bunch of emails demanding money for his trouble.

Irritating but no biggie.

 

[Kuzeh]

Wow... what a prick...
Sorry to hear...

 

[Eamon]

Thanks man! Just one of those irritating things.

 

[Bradysd]

I selected the quarterly shipment sub and I didn't realize that when you buy a sub you have to buy 5 figures up front. I always thought they charged you when the figures were released, but now that I think about it that wouldn't make sense for them financially to make them before people paying for them.

But then why with Castle Grayskull they're not charging you until it's released? They could easily start charging everyone for their order and payments not going through because of lack of funds, etc.

 

[MagpieMad]

I selected the quarterly shipment sub and I didn't realize that when you buy a sub you have to buy 5 figures up front. I always thought they charged you when the figures were released, but now that I think about it that wouldn't make sense for them financially to make them before people paying for them.

But then why with Castle Grayskull they're not charging you until it's released? They could easily start charging everyone for their order and payments not going through because of lack of funds, etc.

I selected quarterly shipping too and got a bit suprised when I first saw that invoice! Dont panic they still just take the $25 for the exclusive figure now as a membership fee and the rest when they ship. This is an extract from my email confirmation:

"Unless your order contains a Preorder item or a 2014 Subscription, your card has been authorized for the total order amount, so look for DRI*MattyCollector on your billing statement. The full amount will be charged when the order is shipped."

 

[Kuzeh]

Message from Toyguru:

We Are Close But Not There Yet
August 16, 2013 at 1:51pm
Matty Fans,

We are close. Well, on some subs/presales closer than others. But I know we can make this happen! We are so close to another full year of MOTUC, DC 6” and an amazing, mind-blowing Ecto 1 vehicle with lights and sounds in-scale to your 6” GB collection!

But we can’t do this without our fans!

I’ve tried to spend the last few weeks clearing up any misconceptions or any clarifications for the 2014 subs, but we are not at 100% yet. And I can’t stress enough how we need this minimum quota to move forward. One of the most common requests or issues I see from customers online is they want the program to be a little different. Be it more reveals, cheaper prices, cheaper shipping, etc.

I really wish we could make these lines work for every single collector. I really do. In the end, every collector has their own social economic situation and collecting habits. Getting our lines to work perfectly for every single fan and their individual needs is no easy task. What we can offer is the 2014 subs and the Ecto preorder. These really are awesome toys, and it is going to take all of us (myself included!) as fans to make this work.

For those who only want (for example) only New Adventure figures but no POP, well, likewise there are POP fans who don’t want NA (same for Superman rogues and Bat family characters). The bottom line is we all need to come together. POP fans can accept a NA in return for getting their POP figs and NA fans can accept a POP figure as the price to get their NA characters. And again, same for DC.

I know a lot of us have that niche group within DC or MOTU we like, but in today’s market, with prices and labor going up faster than we can compensate for, the full year sub and presale method is the best and only way we can deliver more figures for fans. This is why we all need to unite together to make this happen. We can’t get the NA figs without some POP and likewise. But as a united fan base we can make these subs and the presale happen.

This is a unique, one of-a-kind opportunity my fellow toy fans. The offer to keep DCU 6” going and MOTUC going (and to get an amazing high end Ecto 1!) are once-in-a-lifetime chances. This won’t come around again. And it will take all of us uniting together for the brands and toys we love to make this happen. To say this is a communal effort is an understatement.

I know we can make this happen. If you are on the fence, please really think about what is keeping you from subbing. If you are a POP fan (to use the same examples to keep it consistent) consider being willing to pick up Hydron in order to ensure Glimmer happens. Likewise you will know that a NA fan out there is buying Glimmer to make his Hydron happen. We have to work together. It won’t work any other way.

Everyone has their own specific way they want to buy and collect toys. The reality of it is this presale sub method is what is on the table. Do we REALLY want these lines to end? I’m not saying issues and questions fans have are trivial, they are important, but we simply can’t make the lines work for every single fan. We needed to pick a method that would maximize our chances to get the most figures to the most fans.

We have a chance to make these awesome lines continue. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. It won’t happen again. These toys will be yours to cherish for years and decades to come. We make it through 2014 and boy, what a collection we will have.

We made the subs happen last year. We made flippin’ Castle Grayskull happen. I know DC, MOTU and GB fans have the power! Come together with your fellow toy fans. Keep the lines we love going strong and we promise to do everything we can to honor the faith you put in Mattel and the whole Matty team. Not buying a sub will only hurt us, the hard core fans. We can’t do this without each and everyone of us together buying a sub to help each other out.

Let’s make this happen!

Scott

Subs here: https://ow.ly/o0ksI
Ecto-1 here: https://ow.ly/o0k5N

Not the must encouraging message...

 

[fart jokes]

MOTUC should make it. Everything else will crash and burn though.

 

[Kuzeh]

Yep... seems like it...

 

[Niceman]

It just shows how ridiculously overpriced Ecto-1 is. The pre-order for it is FREE. It doesn't cost anything to sign up for one. But $215? My 1/6 Batpod was $265.

 

[teemu]

MOTUC should make it. Everything else will crash and burn though.

yeah,2014 MOTU will happen

I don't see how the DC and Ghostbusters Ecto-1 would be close as he states in the beginning....and if they go through,then we know for sure the Sub Meter is just a game or that Mattel will always find a way to produce these no matters the numbers

 

[dedguy]

Yeah $215 is CRAZY. I think people would question if it was even $100 but $215 is rediculous. Even comparing it to stuff Matty has put out like the Windraider or Castle Greyskull it still seems like a rip off.

 

[teemu]

It just shows how ridiculously overpriced Ecto-1 is. The pre-order for it is FREE. It doesn't cost anything to sign up for one. But $215? My 1/6 Batpod was $265.

Toyguru should sweeten the deal...include the new Figures with the removable packs ALL for $215 and then I'd be in for one...of course that won't happen