So, these Disney-Marvel figures...

[Dark Shadow]

I'm having a hard time getting excited about the upcoming waves. I was extremely excited when the news broke about the Marvel license, and was completely amped when the first wave was presented in photos. Then came the rocky release, but I maintained my optimism and was there bright & early for the big drop on the 22nd. I was thrilled when I made my presale purchase, but that thrill quickly subsided once the news started trickling in that many fans were getting their orders cancelled, one after the other.

The disappointment of my Mego Brothers and Sisters left me feeling awful about the situation and I wasn't able to enjoy and celebrate my purchase once the shipping notification came. Then, my package delivery stalled for a week and a half in Pennsylvania, and I thought for sure that it was "gone for good". It finally showed up a few days ago, and I still haven't even opened up the box yet. I'll be opening it this weekend because 1 set is a gift for my cousin who's birthday is coming up. I intended to get myself a second set to open up once they hit Disney Stores, but it doesn't look like that will even happen. My "thrill" about the Marvel license has greatly diminished, maybe we'll hear from the Powers That Be that more sets of the first wave are coming, and perhaps then my interest will reawaken and I will consider an additional wave. But as it stands now, I'm not going to put myself through this again.

[Dark Shadow]

...Double post

[wise guy]

Disney is trying to make us go to the parks to get these and I have'nt been to Disneyland in 44 years. Electro is really cool with a perfect head sculpt and
costume.

[Figure8]

I'm having a hard time getting excited about the upcoming waves. I was extremely excited when the news broke about the Marvel license, and was completely amped when the first wave was presented in photos. Then came the rocky release, but I maintained my optimism and was there bright & early for the big drop on the 22nd. I was thrilled when I made my presale purchase, but that thrill quickly subsided once the news started trickling in that many fans were getting their orders cancelled, one after the other.

The disappointment of my Mego Brothers and Sisters left me feeling awful about the situation and I wasn't able to enjoy and celebrate my purchase once the shipping notification came. Then, my package delivery stalled for a week and a half in Pennsylvania, and I thought for sure that it was "gone for good". It finally showed up a few days ago, and I still haven't even opened up the box yet. I'll be opening it this weekend because 1 set is a gift for my cousin who's birthday is coming up. I intended to get myself a second set to open up once they hit Disney Stores, but it doesn't look like that will even happen. My "thrill" about the Marvel license has greatly diminished, maybe we'll hear from the Powers That Be that more sets of the first wave are coming, and perhaps then my interest will reawaken and I will consider an additional wave. But as it stands now, I'm not going to put myself through this again.

Yeah, my excitement went away pretty quickly. I'm in Germany and can't see how I'm going to get my hands on the Marvel stuff without paying crazy sums. I did look at eBay listings for the Spider-Man set ... but I'm just not willing to spend that much money. Not with another exciting DC wave waiting in the wings. It's disappointing how this whole Marvel thing turned out, but I'm not blaming Mego (only Marvel/Disney) and still glad for my fellow collectors who actually got ahold of Spidey, Electro and Co. And I don't want this to spoil the fun I've been having with the great DC stuff that I can actually get my hands on. I only hope Mego won't neglect the DC line in favor of the 'hot' Marvel franchise.

[PNGwynne]

...Electro is really cool with a perfect head sculpt and
costume.

It's true, preach it.

[Sonneveld]

Yeah, my excitement went away pretty quickly. I'm in Germany and can't see how I'm going to get my hands on the Marvel stuff without paying crazy sums. I did look at eBay listings for the Spider-Man set ... but I'm just not willing to spend that much money. Not with another exciting DC wave waiting in the wings. It's disappointing how this whole Marvel thing turned out, but I'm not blaming Mego (only Marvel/Disney) and still glad for my fellow collectors who actually got ahold of Spidey, Electro and Co. And I don't want this to spoil the fun I've been having with the great DC stuff that I can actually get my hands on. I only hope Mego won't neglect the DC line in favor of the 'hot' Marvel franchise.

Same for me. I'm burned out by toy scalpers in general, but this Mego Disney debacle was something else. As for upcoming waves, sure, I would like a Hulk, but he would have to be paired with three of the coolest figures ever for me to go through that experience again.

[PNGwynne]

I'm not mitigating frustration here--it's Crap how toys are sold now--but Diz was no different than what I've dealt with for years with the bloated fiasco that is MOTU Origins. But I love that line and persevere. And I love (at least some ) Mego Corp and am so far willing to persevere with them, too.

I've been pretty with some of the DC 50th releases, but Electro gave my interest and resolve a boost. That resolve will wane quickly if the remaining seven new figures tie into the MCU and not Bronze-Age "Mego goodness."

[Dark Shadow]

If Disney doesn't course correct, I'll silently bow out and spend my money on "minty" classic Mego Marvels, which I already have about half of the ones I'd want. I'll continue to support Mego on other releases, I'm just not going to satiate Disney's power trip at the expense of my time & frustration. The'yre just toys, and aren't worth the hassle & disappointment (mine or those around me). Just comparing Mego to Mego experiences, many DC 50th 1st & 2nd wave figures can still be found via online distributors for original retail prices, and even some at discounted rates...two years later. Same can be said for many of the Topps exclusive figures. Two minutes after Wave 1 Marvel figures were released the only options available (so far) are to pay scalper prices, pay personal shoppers to locate them for you, or drive to a Disney Park to get them yourself. For me personally, that is a deal breaking strategy.

This is the first Mego release that I don't feel like celebrating and seemingly can't express frustration about either.

[PNGwynne]

... and seemingly can't express frustration about either.

I don't mean to make you feel that way at all, and I'm sorry if I did. I thought my post seemed personal, not dismissive.

[Earth 2 Chris]

The figures are really nice. Particularly Electro looking like he could have existed in 1977 or so after Mego released their (in my opinion) better sculpted Mr. Fantastic, Thor, Conan, etc. But I will admit opening them I felt like the whole experience was somewhat diminished by the distribution woes and lot of my fellow Mego fans being he left in the dust. Hopefully this set will become available online again when the next set comes out, and they'll both have larger quantities available for online sales.

[achtung jamie]

Any word on a restock at Disney?

[palitoy]

I've seen Paul Clarke state he mentioned to his contact at Disney how disappointed people, including himself, are about this. He is at least bending the ear he knows to make change. The first thing Marty said to me was, "Disney under-ordered this set." He's clearly not wrong.

[TrekStar]

Maybe Disney underestimated the popularity this 4 set of figures would be? Perhaps they learned a lesson from this and will restock them and make the necessary adjustments on the next wave.

[Tiberiusguy]

Why did it have to be a Spider-Man Wave? I hope we get better distribution, but Spidey and Hul were my non Trek intros to Mego. I bought a set for $75 +shipping, I don’t want to do this for every wave

[Jorge Galvan]

Umm...


STINGRAY, Anyone????