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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 19, 2023 16:42:37 GMT -5
Mitch has said that he is reinvesting 90% of the money back into the toy line. He always appears to be working hard and keeping a smile on his face. Even if it’s all a work, he is out there earning it.
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Post by walter7paisley on Oct 19, 2023 17:10:13 GMT -5
It’s not about „don’t like it, don’t buy it“. Mitch tries to come along as peoples next door buddy, but is scalping his own line. Also offering a repaint for such a high price comes along greedy. I really want a Retro line like this to succeed and will definitely support it, but the way he is coming around is definitely triggering me the wrong way. how he comes across is irrelevant. I’m sure this guy is busting his ass, never made a toy line, hundreds of emails, being bagged out left and right, it’s probably all pretty overwhelming and stressful, why shouldn’t he make some money for his effort. If people are willing to pay $150 for 2 figs and they’re selling out, no point complaining about it. You did previously say this, though: "Don’t know what the original prices for these were, maybe it’s a case of early success has blurred his reality of price expectations. $48 Usd for a loose Ahmed seems very rich, and that smoke train repaint 🤮" Plus, we could say the same for KWK or Sal. Who cares what they're selling, how pricey it is or what the quality is? If you don't want any of it, don't buy it. But that's not really how it works or how it's supposed to work. It's not that simple. It's okay to ask questions, and it's okay to be critical, and it's okay to ask questions and be critical of every company, not just the ones we may not like. In an ideal world, all of these lines would put out great figures for affordable prices, make money and make us happy as collectors. I think we're all for that. I'm not opposed to anyone making a fair profit, be it ZST, KWK guy, even that jabroni, Sal. But simply saying that someone can charge what they like and if you don't want it then don't buy it is pretty silly business sense. |
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Post by GoCanes84 on Oct 19, 2023 17:53:05 GMT -5
Mitch has said that he is reinvesting 90% of the money back into the toy line. He always appears to be working hard and keeping a smile on his face. Even if it’s all a work, he is out there earning it. I like Mitch but he doesn’t know what to say sometimes. Tone deaf maybe…. “Here’s the new way I’m packaging these figures because of the bubble falling off…. The folks that already received them got something special though!!!!” Way to deliver the message, Mitch. |
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Oct 19, 2023 18:41:23 GMT -5
Quebecers are a great signing, agree that the same poses and same body for Pierre, he should be fatter, is a lazy, obviously money saving option though. Yeah, and the faces are starting to feel odd to me now too, I hope this is just an early render and they look better in person. MoM were so perfect mold/design wise, I was hoping for the same quality on everything going forward. We know seperate molds cost more, so heck, do different molds for the tag teams and reflect it in the prices. I'd rather pay a little more and get a more satisfying product. |
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Oct 19, 2023 18:44:59 GMT -5
Val Venis is controversial enough but he wants to make Trump? Jesus. Ohh, I see he had Marty Scurll at his store last year too. Yikes. Why's Val Venis controversial? What did he do lol? As for Trump, it's not needed lol. Even if you like Trump, why would you want a Hasbro figure of him? Guess he was loosely associated with the business, since he hosted WM4 and 5 in his venue, and he appeared a couple times later on, but didn't play any real role during the Hasbro era besides those manias. |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 19, 2023 19:13:09 GMT -5
It’s a pretty heavy list. I am going to leave this here and let others decide for themselves: www.ringsidenews.com/2023/07/13/val-venis-not-taking-new-bookings-due-to-lgbtq-nutjobs/As for a Trump figure…someone asked him about it. I could see it selling fairly well but again, it will cost him customers too. He could do it as part of his Movie Superstars line or start a new line…but I think it’s best to leave that one alone. Better yet, let Sal do it! |
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Post by casanova on Oct 20, 2023 3:27:50 GMT -5
It’s a pretty heavy list. I am going to leave this here and let others decide for themselves: www.ringsidenews.com/2023/07/13/val-venis-not-taking-new-bookings-due-to-lgbtq-nutjobs/As for a Trump figure…someone asked him about it. I could see it selling fairly well but again, it will cost him customers too. He could do it as part of his Movie Superstars line or start a new line…but I think it’s best to leave that one alone. Better yet, let Sal do it! At least he is not sympathizing with the flat earth theory. Those guys are crazy. |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 20, 2023 7:50:09 GMT -5
Just ordered Duke Droese! Carlito is available too (as well as Godwins and Savio): www.hastteltoy.com/ |
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Post by walter7paisley on Oct 20, 2023 8:29:35 GMT -5
Just ordered Duke Droese! Carlito is available too (as well as Godwins and Savio): www.hastteltoy.com/I just tried to order Duke but apparently he doesn't ship to my address in the UK. |
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Oct 20, 2023 8:46:24 GMT -5
Got Duke! Damn though, feels like I'm ordering retros from one company or another 2-3 times a week as of late.
I don't mind though, at least with Mitch's current track record, I'd guess I'll have anything ordered in roughly 4 months.
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Post by kev on Oct 20, 2023 8:57:36 GMT -5
Just ordered Duke Droese! Carlito is available too (as well as Godwins and Savio): www.hastteltoy.com/I just tried to order Duke but apparently he doesn't ship to my address in the UK. Rock and roll collectibles for UK orders. rockandrollcollectibles.comIve ordered Duke, but not Carlito, he falls outside of the eras I collect. |
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Post by walter7paisley on Oct 20, 2023 8:59:15 GMT -5
I just tried to order Duke but apparently he doesn't ship to my address in the UK. Rock and roll collectibles for UK orders. rockandrollcollectibles.comIve ordered Duke, but not Carlito, he falls outside of the eras I collect. Ah, cheers! I forgot it was R&R. |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 20, 2023 9:25:14 GMT -5
Got Duke! Damn though, feels like I'm ordering retros from one company or another 2-3 times a week as of late. I don't mind though, at least with Mitch's current track record, I'd guess I'll have anything ordered in roughly 4 months. It’s worth noting that Duke and Carlito say “This Figure Will Be Shipped When Pre Orders and Production Are Finished. Approximate Time Estimate Is Second Quarter 2024 Or Earlier.” Savio for example will have taken 5-6 months when he is done. Still an amazing turnaround time. |
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Post by newgenandy on Oct 20, 2023 13:22:07 GMT -5
Got Duke! Damn though, feels like I'm ordering retros from one company or another 2-3 times a week as of late. I don't mind though, at least with Mitch's current track record, I'd guess I'll have anything ordered in roughly 4 months. It’s worth noting that Duke and Carlito say “This Figure Will Be Shipped When Pre Orders and Production Are Finished. Approximate Time Estimate Is Second Quarter 2024 Or Earlier.” Savio for example will have taken 5-6 months when he is done. Still an amazing turnaround time. I also noted there’s a disclaimer that colours may vary. Had he always done that or is it a response to the mom gold-gate debacle? I know that’s standard disclaimer you get in some things where the colour doesn’t matter but on a figure it can be a pretty big deal. It’s not like it’s a yoga block where colour really doesn’t matter |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 20, 2023 13:33:24 GMT -5
It’s worth noting that Duke and Carlito say “This Figure Will Be Shipped When Pre Orders and Production Are Finished. Approximate Time Estimate Is Second Quarter 2024 Or Earlier.” Savio for example will have taken 5-6 months when he is done. Still an amazing turnaround time. I also noted there’s a disclaimer that colours may vary. Had he always done that or is it a response to the mom gold-gate debacle? I know that’s standard disclaimer you get in some things where the colour doesn’t matter but on a figure it can be a pretty big deal. It’s not like it’s a yoga block where colour really doesn’t matter It isn’t listed in any of the old emails he sent which have basically the same wording. |
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Post by newgenandy on Oct 20, 2023 13:38:31 GMT -5
I also noted there’s a disclaimer that colours may vary. Had he always done that or is it a response to the mom gold-gate debacle? I know that’s standard disclaimer you get in some things where the colour doesn’t matter but on a figure it can be a pretty big deal. It’s not like it’s a yoga block where colour really doesn’t matter It isn’t listed in any of the old emails he sent which have basically the same wording. It’s on insta on these new figures Top right of the pics Guess it’s a new thing he’s doing |
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Post by mattyice1143 on Oct 20, 2023 18:00:07 GMT -5
The disclaimer about color , was on the figure listings. I remember when I ordered Ahmed reading all the disclaimers regarding color ,prototype etc and no refunds. Had my doubts when ordering because of said disclaimer. It isn’t a response from backlash with mom
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Post by cheville2001 on Oct 21, 2023 9:20:01 GMT -5
Good thing he wrote final product not shown. The shirts will probably end of being orange because it's more "hasbro like" lol 😂 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by casanova on Oct 21, 2023 12:41:08 GMT -5
Just ordered Duke Droese! Carlito is available too (as well as Godwins and Savio): www.hastteltoy.com/I just tried to order Duke but apparently he doesn't ship to my address in the UK. Use rockandrollcollectibles. They do even reply to messages. |
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Post by mrh on Oct 23, 2023 3:07:06 GMT -5
I really wish there was an alternative to the pre-order model for this line.
If Droese looks as good as the prototype, I'd happily pay 40 shipped. But it's so hard to tell because in the past figures have not come out as good.
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