Robin and Joker now showing Sold Out, Product Retired on FTC & CTVT sites

[thunderbolt]

I just get the impression that Hue works here:

And he visits MM to practice.

[thunderbolt]

or just argue in his spare time.

[Spyweb007]

I don't think it's a big deal that they are sold out already since both Robin and Joker will be on the Super Powers/Fist Fighters wave and there is a removable mask Robin on the way as well. I don't know how many Repro variants most need, but one is enough for me, doesn't matter which one really.

[PNGwynne]

I know you mean Mego reissues, but I think we may see a few new variants to round out future waves, that is if FTC keeps the waves "themed": Adams/Aparo Batman, TT Robin, Early (blk/gray) Batman, Earth Two Robin, Nightwing, etc.

[Spyweb007]

Yes, different sculpts/versions of the same character I'm interested in, but I feel that right now if someone wants a mego style Robin or Joker they haven't missed the chance even though they sold out, at least not yet. No need to panic for now.

[huedell]

Just a guess based on your thoughts/rants on this topic. It appears that you are seeing these figures through a very critical eye because they didn't release the exact assortment that you wanted at launch.

They didn't because doing so would have been a bad business decision, for the most part.

Maybe. Maybe not. But one thing is certain: The stuff I was proposing was what I wanted only as far as "what I thought was good business". Not "purely what I wanted".
You saying flat-out that if they would've mimicked my ideas "would have been a bad decision for the most part" isn't batting around a scenario to see what people think, it's about saying my idea wouldn't work. With all my broo-ha-ha about what I thought was poor judgment on FTC's part, I never said their ideas wouldn't work. I was just guessing they wouldn't work, and was actually informed by others disagreeing with me on the whole. No sweat there. Ya know?

Or maybe you just like to argue. I tend to think that's probably it. Which can be fun sometimes, but not all the time.

Agreed.

After all, I still think Penguin is an important Batman foe.

Hmmm... I can only assume you're working off a comment I made a long tie ago in a certain context. It obviously got under your skin, and I regret that it did bother you, if only because now it becomes a wedge in our current conversations. I can't even imagine Penguin NOT being important to the Batman mythos except in unique contexts, like, for example (to use a current topic context), "compared to Alfred". But, anywho, I mean what I say, but I'm not always articulate enough to "say what I mean" (that's on me), so what SEEMS to be contradictory, in my twisted mind, really isn't... and furthermore, I'm always willing to change my stance... which you could look at as bring "hypocritical" or "contradicting". Sorry, I'm only human. And, although I'm not always "contrary"--a lot of the time I "am"---can't help it. It is indeed a primary reason why I post on pop culture/nostalgia oriented boards. I like debating with people. However, I don't do it arbitrarily. I discuss things I'm passionate about. And I try to talk to people how I'd like to be talked to. For better or for worse.

[PNGwynne]

Actually, that was just a playful closure to cut the tension, I get teased about Cobblepot all the time & it wasn't you. You can't care about the characters I like & not get ribbed.

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

Batman and Riddler now showing as sold out and retired as well on FTC's site.

If you are still on the fence about any of the 2-packs, I'd get them now.

[huedell]

There's no maybe to it, D-Listers don't sell very well, and you never launch a line with them. As others have tried to tell you, the A-Listers selling well is GOOD, because it increases the chances of you eventually seeing the D-Listers you want.

oh----my----goodness.

I think this is like the fifth time you've ignored that my first few wave suggestions are jam packed with A/B listers. Unless I'm missing something.


WAVE 01: Batman, Robin, Joker, Penguin
WAVE 02: Riddler, "Pirate" Catwoman, Commissioner James Gordon, Scarecrow
WAVE 03: RC Batman, RM Robin, Mr. Freeze, Ra's Al Ghul
WAVE 04: Superman, Bizarro, Batgirl, Two Face
WAVE 05: Supergirl, Jimmy Olsen, Lex Luthor, Brainiac,

This was always my suggested release waves--- or pick similar characters, just sticking with the idea of "more evenly distributed new Megos" and "more evenly distributed non-civilian/non-man-in-dress suit characters" is the only changes I made.

D-Listers? Where?

Everyone here gets this. You do too. Arguing isn't necessarily a bad thing, unless you are arguing just to be arguing. Then it gets very tiresome for others, as we see ITT.

"Tiresome" is having to type out the same thing over and over because some posters have a hard time handling that I may think FTC could have upped their game a bit, and they appear to think everything I post is based on crazy talk like I want all D-listers released early on in a fantasy world I'm living in.

[huedell]

Actually, that was just a playful closure to cut the tension, I get teased about Cobblepot all the time & it wasn't you. You can't care about the characters I like & not get ribbed.

The Penguin RULES!

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

oh----my----goodness.

We are finally in complete agreement.

I think this is like the fifth time you've ignored that my first few wave suggestions are jam packed with A/B listers. Unless I'm missing something.

You're still missing that 8 of the 12 figures in your proposed first 3 waves were actually in the first 3 waves.

And 3 of the 4 that weren't, are in the 4th wave.

Again, this is the part you were complaining about.....for some reason.

"Tiresome" is having to type out the same thing over and over because some posters have a hard time handling that I may think FTC could have upped their game a bit

Again, 11 of the 12 figures you wanted in the first three waves, are coming in the first 16 figures.

All 12 will likely either be released by the end of the year, or on schedule to be released.

Enjoy.

[pmwasson]

All four figures from Series 1 and now listed as "Sold Out, Product Retired" on FTC's website. However, the two packs are still available, but probably not for long.

[PNGwynne]

The Penguin RULES!

(Alas, only in the Batman '66 film lol)

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

All four figures from Series 1 and now listed as "Sold Out, Product Retired" on FTC's website. However, the two packs are still available, but probably not for long.

Honestly surprised that the 2-packs haven't started selling out by now. Riddler is the only figure from Wave 1 not in a 2-pack. Could be a bit more expensive in a few years.

[VintageMike]

I snagged a Riddler a while back, which is the one I wanted most since I don't own a Mego carded version to the cost/scarcity. I have enough of the originals in some form or fashion of Batman, Robin & Joker in my collection already I passe don those. It's cool they are selling through this stuff since it makes the future look bright for WGH.