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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 12, 2023 23:54:44 GMT -5
Not sure if that’s why they produced more…maybe Ali’s estate signing cost more $ and Mattel decided to get as much bang for their buck with this release??? If I understood him correctly then the suits saw it was Ali and saw dollar signs and overprojected his appeal. But still sold well. Would’ve been a sell out if produced at the same numbers as previous figures. ...not bad for a "terrible exclusive" and "a figure no-one wanted"... 😄 |
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Post by kirk815 on Aug 13, 2023 4:23:32 GMT -5
It's really strange that there are people on here that want so badly for things to be a failure just because they don't like it.
Between this and his retro set (that is already a failure even though it is 5+ months away from being released), it's crazy that people are getting so worked up over this.
We will never see the sales data for this and prior SDCC exclusives. Even if they did provide it (and it was a success), people that want it to be a failure probably wouldn't believe it anyways.
I wasn't excited for this figure either, but Mattel releases so much product throughout the year (that I am excited for) that I don't see the point in dwelling on this figure.
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Post by jokerjohn on Aug 13, 2023 10:16:50 GMT -5
I was never interested in this figure because to me I'm not much of a boxing fan and I don't personally see this as that much of a wrestling figure which is what I collect so I can see why it hasn't sold that well. Also newer fans probably don't have that same desire as well.
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Post by Mr. #1derful 🇵🇸 on Aug 13, 2023 13:38:43 GMT -5
It's really strange that there are people on here that want so badly for things to be a failure just because they don't like it.
Between this and his retro set (that is already a failure even though it is 5+ months away from being released), it's crazy that people are getting so worked up over this.
We will never see the sales data for this and prior SDCC exclusives. Even if they did provide it (and it was a success), people that want it to be a failure probably wouldn't believe it anyways.
I wasn't excited for this figure either, but Mattel releases so much product throughout the year (that I am excited for) that I don't see the point in dwelling on this figure. I don't understand the negativity either. Coliseum Collection hasn't sold out, but I don't see people mocking its "failure" to sell out on the MC site. FedEx just dropped off my Ali. Can't wait to open it later. Gotta put some boxing gloves on my NECA Christopher Reeve Superman... |
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Post by hbkfan77 on Aug 13, 2023 14:52:56 GMT -5
Does anybody who has it know if the plastic film covering the 2 plastic windows is meant to come off? Mine was peeling in the corner so I tried peeling it off completely, but I think the Hogan graphic is attached to the film. Unfortunately now the side is all bubbly.
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Post by mrh on Aug 13, 2023 15:39:30 GMT -5
1. I think some of the "negativity" comes from people who hope Mattel produces more wrestling-based products, and less things like Ali in the future (designed for crossover appeal and with a poor wrestling connection).
2. Steve has been pretty honest, but I also don't totally believe he would say that something sold less than they wanted, and less than previous years, so I take all that with a grain of salt.(Especially in a year when most exclusive sales appeared to be low).
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 13, 2023 16:36:48 GMT -5
I was never interested in this figure because to me I'm not much of a boxing fan and I don't personally see this as that much of a wrestling figure which is what I collect so I can see why it hasn't sold that well. Also newer fans probably don't have that same desire as well. Spoke with Steve at Power-Con. Said that they made a lot more Ali figures than past exclusives. Said the powers that be got excited & wanted to make more despite others voicing their concerns. That being said, he sold the same amount, if not more, than the previous exclusives. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 15, 2023 4:27:54 GMT -5
Anyone know when MC are scheduled to ship Ali? I ordered in the first 5 minutes - and haven't even been charged yet... Really looking forward to getting the set.
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Post by kirk815 on Aug 15, 2023 5:01:23 GMT -5
1. I think some of the "negativity" comes from people who hope Mattel produces more wrestling-based products, and less things like Ali in the future (designed for crossover appeal and with a poor wrestling connection). 2. Steve has been pretty honest, but I also don't totally believe he would say that something sold less than they wanted, and less than previous years, so I take all that with a grain of salt.(Especially in a year when most exclusive sales appeared to be low). 1. More wrestling based products? That's all that they do. How many figures does Mattel release a year across all lines? Well over a hundred and we are talking about 1 boxing figure so less than 1 percent. They aren't switching over to a boxing line. Poor wrestling connection? He was in the main event at WM1 and in a match with a wrestler that was watched by 1.4 billion people. Maybe it doesn't connect for you, but that isn't a poor wrestling connection. 2. So you're just going to believe whatever you want that fits your own narrative (without any facts or sales data to back it up) instead of the more logical explanation by someone that works for the company? Got it. |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Aug 15, 2023 6:21:19 GMT -5
Anyone know when MC are scheduled to ship Ali? I ordered in the first 5 minutes - and haven't even been charged yet... Really looking forward to getting the set. They’ve already started to ship. I’ve gotten mine already and seen several others gotten theirs as well. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 15, 2023 6:43:05 GMT -5
Anyone know when MC are scheduled to ship Ali? I ordered in the first 5 minutes - and haven't even been charged yet... Really looking forward to getting the set. They’ve already started to ship. I’ve gotten mine already and seen several others gotten theirs as well. ...😧 Did you get a shipping notification? |
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Post by heelturn on Aug 15, 2023 6:52:28 GMT -5
Anyone know when MC are scheduled to ship Ali? I ordered in the first 5 minutes - and haven't even been charged yet... Really looking forward to getting the set. Shipping (and arriving) now. I also ordered as soon as they went on sale, and mine arrived Friday. |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Aug 15, 2023 7:04:14 GMT -5
They’ve already started to ship. I’ve gotten mine already and seen several others gotten theirs as well. ...😧 Did you get a shipping notification? Yeah. On the 7th. Received on the 9th. |
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Post by rkmo: Autonomous Meat Shield on Aug 15, 2023 7:37:13 GMT -5
Anyone know when MC are scheduled to ship Ali? I ordered in the first 5 minutes - and haven't even been charged yet... Really looking forward to getting the set. Received shipping noti's on the 9th, delivered the 11th. Even got an "out for delivery" one on the day. I was thinking MC was meant to charge once an order was placed in this instance. You may want to look into that. |
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Aug 15, 2023 21:58:15 GMT -5
Anyone know when MC are scheduled to ship Ali? I ordered in the first 5 minutes - and haven't even been charged yet... Really looking forward to getting the set. uhhhh broooo they charge when you order 😬 |
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Post by alphadeltaxray on Aug 15, 2023 23:20:18 GMT -5
Anyone know when MC are scheduled to ship Ali? I ordered in the first 5 minutes - and haven't even been charged yet... Really looking forward to getting the set. uhhhh broooo they charge when you order 😬 Yeah, they definitely charge immediately. Hope you get it. |
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Post by Bramahummel on Aug 16, 2023 2:12:18 GMT -5
Anyone know when MC are scheduled to ship Ali? I ordered in the first 5 minutes - and haven't even been charged yet... Really looking forward to getting the set. uhhhh broooo they charge when you order 😬 No thats not true. They didnt charge me for Ali yet and charged me yestwrday for the motherboard order. I ordered motherboard day one with Ali. |
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Post by Bramahummel on Aug 16, 2023 2:13:32 GMT -5
Anyone know when MC are scheduled to ship Ali? I ordered in the first 5 minutes - and haven't even been charged yet... Really looking forward to getting the set. Same here. Dont worry. They didnt start shipping for internationals. Here in germany no one was charged yet or received a shipping mail. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 16, 2023 4:02:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, guys... I think I might shoot them an email just for my peace of mind(!).
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 17, 2023 17:11:22 GMT -5
Just had my shipping notification... yay! 😊
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