I bit the bullet and ordered a "back-up" set from a Florida ebay seller. I made an offer I could tolerate, and it was accepted. It was well-shipped and I must say, I love it. The colors really*pop* and it's nice to see the FF together.
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I’m so annoyed.
I contacted the online Disney store via chat. I conversed with someone called “Darling.” Lord spare me…
Anyway, my order, which was confirmed, and scheduled to arrive yesterday/this past Sunday, July 13th, is on back order. “Darling” kept insisting it was a preorder item, with no expected arrival date. I explained, carefully, that the item is physically in stores right now, and I explained how I was in a queue, and made the purchase well within the allotted time I was given to shop.
After far, far too long in that chat, I’m stuck waiting.
So, so annoying.
After I was wished a “magical day,” I told “Darling” that my frustration wasn’t directed toward them, but rather to whomever is in charge of this awful system, and that as far as any magic was concerned, their magic wands were in need of some major recharge.
I’m in clobbering time mode big time.
It was my relaxing collection.
But recently the excitement for stuff has died down. And I can't say "Oh I'll just buy the DC releases" because the DC waves been pushed back until God knows when. So I'm in a limbo while Disney fast tracks these limited Marvel exclusives. That I was originally so excited for.
Just kind of upsetting personally, especially since I live so far from California and Florida and can't just pop in to see if they're in stock, haha. And paying eBay prices kills me due to the price hike.Comment
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Over the last year or two, I've come to believe that we're all living through the 'dying days' of a long-time market segment (action figures) that is now a very 'sick' business. By all accounts, all major manufacturers have been more conservative in their order quantities for each new figure than they had been during the brief 'boom' of the COVID lockdowns. And now there are so many store exclusives. And prices have risen significantly because of inflation and tariffs and smaller production runs, etc....
And, also by all accounts, kids today don't want action figures. So the market for them is now skewing older and older in a way that's not long-term sustainable for publicly traded toy companies or mass-market retailers. We've all seen the unfortunate news, I'm sure, about the various rounds of layoffs at multiple toy companies recently.
Several times recently, I have received an email from McFarlane Toys notifying me of a new release that interests me, but when I click through to buy, it's already sold out. (In minutes, or maybe an hour!) I've given up pre-ordering anything from Walmart because they have later canceled my pre-orders literally 100% of the time.
I really wanted a McFarlane Silver Age Superman (the one that resembles the 1980s style guide art by Garcia-Lopez) to go on a shelf with the McFarlane Fleischer Superman and the McFarlane Christopher Reeve Superman. But I couldn't find one anywhere, even immediately after its release. So in desperation, I ordered one from GameStop. But given its premium price there, and significant shipping costs, and CA sales tax, the total cost was about $40. But I got one. Now, when I see all three on a shelf, I really enjoy it and think they look great together and almost can't believe these 'niche' figures were made in 2024-25. But my second thought is always, "I can't believe that one cost me $40!"Last edited by Dan2Dan; Jul 15, '25, 10:47 AM.Comment
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When MEGO came back I loved how I was able to get these figures easily, either online or in local shops that carried them. It wasn't stressful like it was hunting down Marvel and DC 6 inch figures.
It was my relaxing collection.
But recently the excitement for stuff has died down. And I can't say "Oh I'll just buy the DC releases" because the DC waves been pushed back until God knows when. So I'm in a limbo while Disney fast tracks these limited Marvel exclusives. That I was originally so excited for.
Just kind of upsetting personally, especially since I live so far from California and Florida and can't just pop in to see if they're in stock, haha. And paying eBay prices kills me due to the price hike.
I have a similar feeling/experience.
Over the last year or two, I've come to believe that we're all living through the 'dying days' of a long-time market segment (action figures) that is now a very 'sick' business. By all accounts, all major manufacturers have been more conservative in their order quantities for each new figure than they had been during the brief 'boom' of the COVID lockdowns. And now there are so many store exclusives. And prices have risen significantly because of inflation and tariffs and smaller production runs, etc....
And, also by all accounts, kids today don't want action figures. So the market for them is now skewing older and older in a way that's not long-term sustainable for publicly traded toy companies or mass-market retailers. We've all seen the unfortunate news, I'm sure, about the various rounds of layoffs at multiple toy companies recently.
Several times recently, I have received an email from McFarlane Toys notifying me of a new release that interests me, but when I click through to buy, it's already sold out. (In minutes, or maybe an hour!) I've given up pre-ordering anything from Walmart because they have later canceled my pre-orders literally 100% of the time.
I really wanted a McFarlane Silver Age Superman (the one that resembles the 1980s style guide art by Garcia-Lopez) to go on a shelf with the McFarlane Fleischer Superman and the McFarlane Christopher Reeve Superman. But I couldn't find one anywhere, even immediately after its release. So in desperation, I ordered one from GameStop. But given its premium price there, and significant shipping costs, and CA sales tax, the total cost was about $40. But I got one. Now, when I see all three on a shelf, I really enjoy it and think they look great together and almost can't believe these 'niche' figures were made in 2024-25. But my second thought is always, "I can't believe that one cost me $40!"
As I said earlier in this thread, it’s such a shame that something that is supposed to be fun is tainted by difficult, and sometimes nigh-impossible, means to purchase an item.
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I know that there are far more important things going on in the world today than trying to get ahold of a set of figures, so I'm trying to put things into perspective. But this has been an incredibly frustrating experience for me. I want to be courteous and professional here and not express my disappointment too badly over the situation, but this has made me seriously reconsider whether to continue trying to collect the line.Comment
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Exclusivity is killing a lot of collector interest. I see it with MOTU Origins, too.
With FTC, slipshod as they were, Mego fans were catered to. That's not going to happen again in this economy, and as we age out.
That's why businesses like Cotswold and Hobbycrash, who still champion classic playscale figures, are so precious.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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I know that there are far more important things going on in the world today than trying to get ahold of a set of figures, so I'm trying to put things into perspective. But this has been an incredibly frustrating experience for me. I want to be courteous and professional here and not express my disappointment too badly over the situation, but this has made me seriously reconsider whether to continue trying to collect the line.Comment
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Exclusivity is killing a lot of collector interest. I see it with MOTU Origins, too.
With FTC, slipshod as they were, Mego fans were catered to. That's not going to happen again in this economy, and as we age out.
That's why businesses like Cotswold and Hobbycrash, who still champion classic playscale figures, are so precious.
Mego is different for me though...my first was Fonzie when he was released to Target...and I hated it...wasn't til I started customizing that my love for the line/scale grew.
They display so WELL!!Wanted:
Diamond select Spider-man hands. Long shot, I know...but ya never know..Comment
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Glad to see them arriving, congratulations.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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My set arrived today too.) I also received over the weekend the FF movie legends figures from BBTS.Comment
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