I Found 2 Retro Action Figures in TJ Maxx

[palitoy]

The Stepford Wives, awesome.

We deserve passive aggressive attacks for the work we do, that's fair.

[EMCEtoys]

So, I'm a little concerned. I considered starting a new thread about it, but I'm afraid the Stepford Wives will delete it. (Kidding, kidding... sort of.)

At this point? Speculate away.

The response to this wave, the recognition of the improvements to the base body, the quality of the sculpts and costumes, the enthusiasm over something as simple as Captain Cold's accessories...I feel that our mission is now accomplished.

What saddens me is that, no matter how hard we work, and no matter what wins we have like this, there are still a handful of deeply unhappy people out there who have the luxury of time to trash it all over the internet. And even sadder, those are the voices that are the loudest.

And these loud voices do indeed have an impact. One miscreant actually posted on Amazon the conspiracy theory that Paul deliberately manipulated Mattel to produce inferior bodies just so he could sell more of his own. So, clearly someone who is a Mego fan who knows all the players, with some kind of bizarre beef.

Yes, I can already hear you say, "Oh, they're nuts, just ignore them."

Well, right after that psycho's comment was another comment from someone clearly not from the community, to the effect of "Thanks for the warning...I was going to buy these because I remember them as a kid, but I'm glad I saved my money."

Sale lost.

I tracked the "stranger" down and offered him a couple samples of our stuff so he could see what we've been working on and judge for himself and he was elated. So, we may not have made a sale at that point, but we may have gained a new customer.

And that was just the one I caught.

So look. At this point, we have Toy Fair coming up and lots of stuff we're working on for it, and I've spent an inordinate amount of time on these boards the last week just to gauge reaction to the newest wave, only to be caught up in all the speculation about the future. We've told what we know, we've been more transparent than most, and Wave 3 has proven what can be done.

I can't speak for Paul, but I'm definitely gonna go quiet for a while, because I have dead people to sculpt. Speculate on that.

So, it's a pleasure to have beeen able to put Mego superheroes under people's trees this year (or, at least one for each day of Hanukkah), especially those as good as have come out in the last few weeks alone. I couldn't be prouder to have been able to help my friend Paul achieve his dream of bringing them all to you.

Happy Holidays and see you next year.

[Sandman9580]

Gotta wonder why these are in the liquidators stores.
Just seems rather odd to me.

Rich

I wouldnt worry about it. I think that since they are exclusives, TRU had to order a minimum quantity from Mattel. They probably had to order quite a bit for the commission. Now only a certain amount sell but enough to make a profit. And they dump the overstock through the discounters probably for cost so they make their money back or take a small loss.Im sure the mark up is pretty high. Gotta clear out waves 1&2 to make room for 3&4!

Yeah, it's really weird that a line that is A) exclusive to TRU, B) has people chomping at the bit to buy it at TRU, and is C) really hard to find at TRU... is showing up at overstock stores for 50% off of what you'd pay at TRU.

I'm trying to remain calm here -- trying to keep the font size normal, trying not to use bold text -- but we're effectively 3 waves in and the second wave is being discounted at other stores. So, I'm a little concerned. I considered starting a new thread about it, but I'm afraid the Stepford Wives will delete it. (Kidding, kidding... sort of.) Seriously, most of us are happy to buy these at $20, all of us are happy to buy them at $10, and all of us want the line to have healthy sales and continue far into the future. So... if I'm getting nervous over nothing, I'll be very happy to be wrong that I was getting nervous over nothing.

[Mojo]

Gotta wonder why these are in the liquidators stores.
Just seems rather odd to me.

Rich

I wouldnt worry about it. I think that since they are exclusives, TRU had to order a minimum quantity from Mattel. They probably had to order quite a bit for the commission. Now only a certain amount sell but enough to make a profit. And they dump the overstock through the discounters probably for cost so they make their money back or take a small loss.Im sure the mark up is pretty high. Gotta clear out waves 1&2 to make room for 3&4!

[megomania]

Interesting -- Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and AJ Wright are all owned by the same company, per Wikipedia.

Walk in to any TJ Maxx and then walk in to a Marshall's and they are exactly the same...

[Sandman9580]

I thought Marshal's was a clothing store? Is there another store named Marshalls?

Interesting -- Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and AJ Wright are all owned by the same company, per Wikipedia.

[megomania]

Is this the one in Northgate?

Nope - Woodinville

[SeattleEd]

Just got back from checking another TJM 10 mins from my office. Found 3 Bats, 1 Supes, 1 Aquaman, and 1 Black Manta. Picked up the AM and BM and left the rest. Still am dumfounded how easy it was to find Wave 2 the past two days vs nothing in TRU the past three months.

Also picked up DVD copy of 'Doctor Detroit' for $3.99...the lady at the checkout counter said "hmmm, I haven't seen that version of Dr. Doolittle before"

Is this the one in Northgate?

[Jordiway]

I found 1 Aquaman at TJ in Monroe Mich he was laying on the floor no other signs of any other figure but he is the one I wanted so I was happy for 9.99 you cant beat it. Thanks for the heads up!!!!!!!!!!

I just wanted everyone to know I think this figure is great sure it could have been better but I was in awe opening him.

[Duncan]

In central Ohio, Marshall's on Rt 23 North in Lewis Center has 3 or so of Aquaman and Batman, and one of Two Face.

[Iron Mego]

Meh. For some of us that's half the fun...to see them hanging on a peg.

What's funny is the TJ Maxx price sticker says "Compare at $18.00"...I wonder where they are being sold for $18.00??

That's what I was wondering.

[Mojo]

So if they can sell them for 10 bucks and make a profit why are they twice that at TRU?

Because they buy them from TRU for 2$ each. lol

[wayne foundation 07]

So if they can sell them for 10 bucks and make a profit why are they twice that at TRU?

[megomania]

9.99's a deal but all the gas/time you spent driving totaly screwed your margin.......buy em online.

Meh. For some of us that's half the fun...to see them hanging on a peg.

What's funny is the TJ Maxx price sticker says "Compare at $18.00"...I wonder where they are being sold for $18.00??

[wilbs518]

9.99's a deal but all the gas/time you spent driving totaly screwed your margin.......buy em online.

only $12 in gas for me. I check other stores on the way, too.