Masters of the Universe Classics

[Kuwahara]

Great! Those pics really do him justice. Now that I've seen some detailed pictures from every angle, and read your detailed description, I'm convinced that it's worthy enough to purchase on the secondary market.

Aren't they pretty much the same wings from Queen Angella?

 

[BetterThanKenobi83]

All right, I need suggestions on what vehicles to get. I have yet to add some to my MOTU collection and will be coming into some extra money next week. I am leaning towards either the Wind Raider or the Talon Fighter set to get me started.

 

[Kuwahara]

All right, I need suggestions on what vehicles to get. I have yet to add some to my MOTU collection and will be coming into some extra money next week. I am leaning towards either the Wind Raider or the Talon Fighter set to get me started.

Get both!

I mean, this is just the best toy line in the universe, right?

But if you only want one for now, get the Wind Raider. It's probably the cheaper of the two.

 

[Kuwahara]

May 4th and still no May sale items posted on mattycollector? Oh wait, this is just business as usual.

And it sounds like Night Stalker may be delayed. No surprise here, after all what else can you expect from mattyineptitude.com?

Oh and... what of the SDCC MOTUC exclusive. Are we ever going to find out what it is? Of course, just not anytime soon.

 

[xequae]

May 4th and still no May sale items posted on mattycollector? Oh wait, this is just business as usual.

And it sounds like Night Stalker may be delayed. No surprise here, after all what else can you expect from mattyineptitude.com?

Oh and... what of the SDCC MOTUC exclusive. Are we ever going to find out what it is? Of course, just not anytime soon.

I figure we should know the SDCC exclusive the day before it goes on sale in June.

 

[BetterThanKenobi83]

I figure we should know the SDCC exclusive the day before it goes on sale in June.

Lol pretty much yeah. Though going by what people are saying over at heman.org the rumours persist its going to be a she ra variant, most likely starburst she ra in a two pack with Catra. Tbh it would be cool to shake things up a bit like that.

Other than that I doubt Matty will wow me with motu at sdcc this year. Snake mountain looks to be stalled and there is little to no 200x on the horizon so I'm pretty much ok with scaling back my motu collection and just playing catch up at this time.

Mind you, if they announced a Castle Grayskull 2.0 or another 200x mini sub then I'd be back in

 

[teemu]

Filmation Prince Adam and Cringer 2 pack

 

[Kuwahara]

Scott Nietlich tribute figure in "sub sales goal" party hat disguise with blowout party whistle.

 

[Motuxmen]

You people are obsessed with numbers. All I'm saying is it's treated like a retail line. I'm well aware the production numbers are nothing like Barbie, etc. Still, The numbers aren't as low as people think with all the SKU's and what... a second play set on the way? You don't have 8 years of tooling and counting for a "niche" line. I don't care what his highness Scott Neitlich says. Off course they're going to say it's a small line, it's all part of the artificial scarcity which clearly makes people think they're sitting on a gold mine.

The reason it's gotten 8 years is low tooling cost (compared to standard lines) and the business model of knowing you will have enough sales for every figure for like 18 months (July you get the min orders numbers and know that your sales for the next year are a go)

This line is in no way treated like retail. There is no advertising. There is no real retail support. It's essentially a pre order system for an entire year that you commit to 6 months in advance.

Your whole argument is that it's "like retail" because they both sell stuff? Lol it's closer to the home shopping network then retail

The occasional play set or vehicle (over 8 years) doesn't come close to making this "like retail". It's not even like the last motu retail. Outside of both retail and this being a commercial product there is no cross over.

You say we are so obsessed with numbers, but you brought up the numbers. You see that right? You said (twice now) that it's like retail and brought up the "numbers". Wasn't me or us. That was you. Numbers are not the only thing that make a retail line. They are a by product. The thing that makes a retail line, is being in a retail environment. Having exposure to potential customers who may not even know about your product while they are actively in a place who's SOLE purpose is to sell. (Retail store) so let's take the numbers part out of the argument. This line STILL has nothing in common with a retail line.

Hot toys is more retail. Bowen is more retail. Mondo is more retail. If MotuC is retail then you can call every product ever sold retail.

 

[Kuwahara]

The reason it's gotten 8 years is low tooling cost (compared to standard lines) and the business model of knowing you will have enough sales for every figure for like 18 months (July you get the min orders numbers and know that your sales for the next year are a go)

This line is in no way treated like retail. There is no advertising. There is no real retail support. It's essentially a pre order system for an entire year that you commit to 6 months in advance.

Your whole argument is that it's "like retail" because they both sell stuff? Lol it's closer to the home shopping network then retail

The occasional play set or vehicle (over 8 years) doesn't come close to making this "like retail". It's not even like the last motu retail. Outside of both retail and this being a commercial product there is no cross over.

You say we are so obsessed with numbers, but you brought up the numbers. You see that right? You said (twice now) that it's like retail and brought up the "numbers". Wasn't me or us. That was you. Numbers are not the only thing that make a retail line. They are a by product. The thing that makes a retail line, is being in a retail environment. Having exposure to potential customers who may not even know about your product while they are actively in a place who's SOLE purpose is to sell. (Retail store) so let's take the numbers part out of the argument. This line STILL has nothing in common with a retail line.

Hot toys is more retail. Bowen is more retail. Mondo is more retail. If MotuC is retail then you can call every product ever sold retail.

I'm sorry you continue to miss my point and prefer to take what I said about the line being treated like retail literally. AND that you would rather go tith for tat and play the semantics game. I'm not even going to bother re-explaining it though. All I can say is I disagree with your argument.

Advertising: This line doesn't need advertising. Mattel has had the fan base it needed to make money. Also, for the past 8 years Scott Neitlich essentially coerced the fans into "spreading the word" about the line using scare tactics, so the fans were used as a means to "advertise" the line. It's called free advertising.

8 years: The line has lasted 8 years because of the Four Horsemen's involvement and their awesome sculpting along with the fan's absolute love of the property.

 

[Kuwahara]

From Val Staples over at He-man.borg:

Who here is a Photoshop master and would like to work on an OFFICIAL He-Man project?


"I'm taking a site owner's liberty and posting this here. The offer won't stay here for long.

Most of you know me. Some don't. I'm Val Staples. I own this site, organize Power-Con, have advised and worked on Dark Horse book projects, published He-Man comics... the list goes on. I make things happen, and I have a long history of giving other fans opportunities.

In a couple sad cases, it hasn't worked out and it comes back to bite me in the rear. But for most fans I've hired, I've given a lot of people a professional start and I have had many great experiences. I still hire many of those same fans today on non-MOTU projects. Ultimately, the good far outweighs the bad. And I'm looking to give some more hard core fans a shot to be involved in MOTU.

Here's the criteria and I'm not going to sugar coat it:
• you need to be a Photoshop master, or know it well enough to be a VERY fast learner. If I have to take a lot of time to school you on how to do things, please don't reply.
• NO fan drama. If I even suspect you're someone who gossips or is part of any of the online nonsense I've seen in recent years, I won't reply. I have NO time for juvenile, unprofessional, insecure behavior.
• you have to meet deadlines and follow instructions. If you can't get stuff done on time, and you have a hard time following direction and instruction, don't apply. I have no time for people who give me grief or who fail to deliver on what they say they can do.

What are you needed for? I'm not offering specifics at this time. It's something that, if I feel you're the right candidate, you first have to sign a Non Disclosure agreement before we even talk about it.
You're not going to be drawing a comic or pinups, I can tell you that much. But it will involve an artist's eye and ability.

So who here is a big fan who has always wanted to contribute to an official MOTU project, and can handle everything listed above?
If so, send me a PM.

Thanks!"

LOL! Wow... and you guys think I'm condescending. Nothing says, "I'm a ******" like the above post. So anyone here interested in working on a top secret MOTU project that no doubt requires plagiarism and someone who's excellent at forgeries? Ha ha ha.

 

[xequae]

Another month another delay. Darius is delayed until June and Nightstalker isn't coming until September.

 

[Kuwahara]

Another month another delay. Darius is delayed until June and Nightstalker isn't coming until September.

I suppose we could blame it on Chinese New Year... again. OR maybe it's because of Cinco de Mayo.

 

[KingGrayskull]

Wow Val.

 

[Eamon]

Wow Val.

It's rather impressive isn't it.

 

[BetterThanKenobi83]

I suppose we could blame it on Chinese New Year... again. OR maybe it's because of Cinco de Mayo.

But truth be told this month is rather tempting for me. I like Darius a lot and I do not have Ninjor, Huntara or Blade in my collection. If I had to choose and the dollar is not too bad I will be getting Darius, Ninjor and either Huntara or Blade.

 

[BetterThanKenobi83]

It's rather impressive isn't it.

You don't sound surprised lol

 

[Kuwahara]

But truth be told this month is rather tempting for me. I like Darius a lot and I do not have Ninjor, Huntara or Blade in my collection. If I had to choose and the dollar is not too bad I will be getting Darius, Ninjor and either Huntara or Blade.

I would like Darius also, if he's not botched. It already looks like his colors are off from the paint master, but I could always fix that myself. Unfortunately these delays combined with me choosing to wait and see don't allow me to buy from matty (because he will be listed as sold out by then), but from eBay scalpers instead.

 

[teemu]

I picked up the Serpentine Snake Hiss and made use for the extra head for my own repaint.Thought this looks pretty darn cool

 

[BetterThanKenobi83]

I picked up the Serpentine Snake Hiss and made use for the extra head for my own repaint.Thought this looks pretty darn cool

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That looks really cool If they ever did armoured snake warriors I am sure they would be a good money maker as it shakes things up a bit and give customisers more parts to reuse.