The next round of Ask Mattel is due in a few days. SDCC is over, tons of info has been revealed, and my friend who attended all five days of SDCC wasn’t able to get me a He-Ro before he sold out.
This time around, I don’t feel like making my usual caveat about polite questions. Ask whatever you want, I’ll edit it in post before I submit it. (Just try to limit the swearing, or at least use some asterisks–not for Mattel’s sake, but because I try to keep this a PG-13 site.)
Scott
@JediCreeper:
They always reserve some in case of damages. They probably figured enough time had passed and they still had some left over.
Scott
@RageTreb:
Don't know, but he mentioned it it response to a fan's question on 6/21, the day before SDCC. I'm sure a lot of people didn't see it.
JediCreeper
@ragetreb
3. This might not be true, but I heard Beastman, He-Man and Skeletor were sold at Comic-Con. How is that possible? The figures are supposed to be sold out. Are we to understand you might have plenty more of other figures? And why wasn’t the re-selling of these older figures announced before Comic Con?
4. Any chance of seeing exclusives like King Grayskull re-released?
they mentioned at the very first sellouts (back in december and january) that they were holding some of these guys for NYCC and SDCC but very very few… but those were the only ones, all the others are sold out
and it was mentioned somewhere (probably the org) that grayskull will be reissued without the cool package
my question.. why does Mattel refuse to learn from past mistakes and problems? heck, today i was able to order the 2 things from hasbro I wanted, no wait, no crash, no red screen and exactly the same as the ones at the con… and today, the monday after con… why is mattel incapable of this?
orionpax636
Will Kilowog or any of the figures of DCUC 11 come with Power Batteries or any other accessories not seen at SDCC?
Paddy Fitz
Why is the release of 6" versions of the Superman Movie Masters figures dependent upon sales of the 12" versions? Traditionally, there is little crossover between collectors of 6" figures and collectors of 12", cloth-costumed figures. Also, the body shown at SDCC isn't suited to sixth-scale superhero figures — it is far too thin and awkward. You would be wise to leave the 12" cloth-costumed figure market to companies like Hot Toys, and concentrate on smaller-scale action figures.
Tom-Tom
Who's idea was it for Gleek so I can kick him in the crotch?
RageTreb
@Scott: Then why didn't the mention that at the Mattel panel?
Valo487
Why when I asked last time about Toyman and non-armored Luthor, did you say no plans at this time when we now know non-armored Luthor is being made in the DCUC five-pack and Toyman is one of the choices for the new fan poll?
You don't have to come right out and say "We're doing this and this," but a simple "Stay tuned!!" would have at least been truthful.
Scott
He-Man will be re-released in November. They said this on Facebook.
RageTreb
1. What was up with letting sellers not only buy MOTU art books and He-Ros, but letting them have more that the limit for normal buyers?
2. Where is the re-released He-Man you guys talked about? Is Battle Armor He-Man what you were referring to?
3. This might not be true, but I heard Beastman, He-Man and Skeletor were sold at Comic-Con. How is that possible? The figures are supposed to be sold out. Are we to understand you might have plenty more of other figures? And why wasn't the re-selling of these older figures announced before Comic Con?
4. Any chance of seeing exclusives like King Grayskull re-released?
Nolan aka robinjr
the line I was talking about was infinite heroes, so could you fix that for me Poe?
Nolan aka robinjr
Dear Mattel. By the showing of many re releases I feel like the line is not doing that well. This is my favorite line and I don't want it to end. Can you reassure me on this matter? and by the way only Donna troy, beast boy and tempest are left for the current titans. Any news on them?
Motorthing
No.
Seriously, there is no point.
Barbecue17
What is the price going to be for the Batman Movie Masters? Will they come with any additional accessories?
Why were the Joker and Powergirl chosen to be exclusive figures? How does Mattel rationally justify putting popular, well known characters into an exclusive wave considering the bad track record of Walmart in getting these out there.
Who are these local toy aisle managers we are supposed to speak with? Whenever I call or visit my local stores (Walmart, Target) they tell me they have no idea what Mattel is talking about?
And I'll end this rant with a joke: A local toy department manager, the Atom from DCUC wave 5, a Mattel SDCC exclusive action figure, and hooker are walking down the street and all see a dollar bill. They all jump for it: who picks it up?
The hooker. The other three just don't exist.
busterhighman
Does Mattel ever feel ashamed for the repeated incidents of incompetence that plague the people that buy their product?
Lee
Is Zoar the Falcon Teela's bonus accessory?
Monty Python
Why are waves/series 6 and 7 of DCUC just now showing up here, when wave/series 8 is supposed to have been out for months?
Also,
Can't you do ANYTHING right?
Frogster
Given the success of MOTUC, what consideration has Mattel given to marketing Master of the Universe to children through the use of younger child themed figures and playsets ala' DC Superfriends or even Imaginext?
Lee
What is the official re-release date for the standard He-Man and Skeletor MOTUC that was originally slated for October?
Monte
Why do bad things happen to good people?