Wave 3 of the Universal Monsters up for preorder

[galaxyexplorer42]

3 sets for me as well.
1 set to open
1 set to leave unopened
1 set to alter/play with

[Brent]

Just ordered mine too

And a set of the Thor n Loki captain action sets

[Afaninfull]

I've got my set ordered. I really love the Universal Monsters and I'm hoping this line continues.

[HumanWolfman]

Anyone know if the intent is to sell these in TRU as well as on line?

[darkmonkeygod]

Anyone know if the intent is to sell these in TRU as well as on line?

I don't know for sure, but I would be surprised that Diamond would even manufacture them without a TRU order in place. The DST monster lines have performed strongly, with the Select figures seeing 100% sell through from what I'm told, the Retro-Cloth doing very well (I know some stores have discounted the Mummy a bit, but all other characters seem to have sold out), and the mini-mates performing fairly (the TRU exclusives tend to sell out, many of the others have gone to close out).

When their Universal license was initially announced by Diamond, they spoke of a three year release plan and mentioned TRU as a retail "partner". This is year three, and we've already seen next year's Select line, plus Diamond is pushing a new marketing plan for Halloween (one of the few growing sales categories right now). I'd be surprised if we don't see two more years in this line, and I'd love it if they could produce a limited set of the big five in b&w.

I think it's pretty safe to say that this way will show up at TRU, but your safest and most supportive play is to order through the link above. That Creature is gonna fly off the shelves anywhere it shows up.

[Blue Meanie]

Just ordered a case from my comic guy for $110. Case has 8 figures. I'm assuming that there are 4 sets of the 2 figures.

[rche]

yes, there are 8 figures in a case. 4 brides, 4 creatures

[ukaking]

I have a direct account with Diamond, if I can get someone to go in with me on 6 cases we can get them WAY cheaper. Send me a PM if you are interested!