Ninja Mate Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I got mine from my LCS. But I had to pay for it. Oh well. Cheaper then EBay prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 1 of the only 2 shops near me said they only got 1 on and they're keeping it. Whyyuuuu!! This stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Keeping it for what? Personal collection? Display? Curious to see how they display it at your shop, Hellpop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 well to be honest, they openly say they don't really care for minimates, i've argued with them that there is a market for them. but they don't order them anymore. and they just said the owner is keeping it. i was very disappointed, i'm surrounded by 3 shops 2 on staten island and 1 in NJ that openly said they don;t like minimates. iv'e spoke about them many times, the comments were not out of no where. i always ask em why they don't get the new waves ( for example the last few waves ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogi Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 The shop near me that's going to display it for the future line is like that Rocco, they told me they hardly order any of the 2 packs because they have to order a whole case and have sets that don't sell (Which I kinda understand since I just went in there and only bought a Gamora set) but it still kinda sucks they won't be selling or giving Jack away as a prize, especially since it's possible they won't order the series anyway. The same store has given away full 2 packs in the past when they had a Walking Dead midnight release for All out War. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I have 1 shop that said they didnt have them until right before Halloween, and originally they thought they would be giving them away when they open at 11 while I'm at work, but then they stopped me at my car to tell me but is going to sell them on the 31st for $25. I said I would get out of my car and buy a game right now if they will give it to me today and they didn't want to break the street date. Then I said what if I buy a game on the 31st, will they give it to me then? And the lady told me the manager would probably said "I'll have to think about it." And I said ok and drove off. Then I called another comic shop whose owner who I have talked with about his lack of stocking minimates and left a message for him about my plight, and I'm now waiting for a call back on whether he will give me one. In the meantime, 25 for a promo I wont see for a year in stores, I feel like that's reasonable. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I just got one from eBay for 24 euro and I think that's pretty fair, seeing as it's a promo and all that. Man, I really am lucky these past few weeks. First I got the FF set for 40 euro, and now this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 This stuff drives me insane. Is it a promo or do I have to buy one? Why is this so complicated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Mate Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 This stuff drives me insane. Is it a promo or do I have to buy one? Why is this so complicated? yeah, I didnt say anything to my LCS....like...."This was a promo you guys got for free...." I just paid them money and bought it. oh well. win some lose some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailtotheking Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 My LCS gave me their promo, but I am pretty sure it is because I spend way to much money there as it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) It's a promo. Stores got one free with their Halloween kit. Personally, I wouldn't pay more that $10... okay, $15 for one. But only because it's one of my favorite movies. Edited October 21, 2014 by hellpop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 It was a promo for retailers. What they do with it is up to them, but it's meant to promote knowledge and anticipation for NBX Minimates among retailers. (And, of course, encourage Comicfest participation.) As some stores will apparently be using it to promote the full line next year, it seems to be working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 My shop said they got 4 and are going to use them for contest prizes, but will try to hold one for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Had to call shop 2 back since they didn't call me, and now I have to follow them on facebook to see how Jack is going to be given out... Now looking for another shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) I was able to score 2 of these from my comic book shop today. I have opened one and the other is up for trades. I have specific wants as far as a trade goes, so you can check that out in WANTS and HAVES trade thread. UPDATE: Jack has been traded. Edited October 23, 2014 by MINI_MYTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx_6 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 My LCS said I could get one from them but that they were told to sell it for $5. I can pay that as it beats evilBay prices right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) I just snagged one of these offa Amazon (of all places). $15.00 plus shipping... but it's better than twice that. My girlfriend adores this property, so I'm posting a few questions for ZACH from both of us: 1) Is this stuff set for next Halloween/Christmas? Will it be a continuing line throughout the year, annual or just for 2015? 3) I know you mentioned making supporting characters and that preview images of 10-12 were showed at NYCC. Think we'll see those anytime soon? 4) There are plans for Zero, right? Funtime accessories, like the spoon with holes, jack o'lanterns and spooky Christmas gifts? Edited October 24, 2014 by Mystery Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 can someone open this guy up and take some shots from different sides? thanks in advance, I'm dying to see this guy out of his plastic tomb... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I have 1 shop that said they didnt have them until right before Halloween, and originally they thought they would be giving them away when they open at 11 while I'm at work, but then they stopped me at my car to tell me but is going to sell them on the 31st for $25. I said I would get out of my car and buy a game right now if they will give it to me today and they didn't want to break the street date. Then I said what if I buy a game on the 31st, will they give it to me then? And the lady told me the manager would probably said "I'll have to think about it." And I said ok and drove off. Then I called another comic shop whose owner who I have talked with about his lack of stocking minimates and left a message for him about my plight, and I'm now waiting for a call back on whether he will give me one. In the meantime, 25 for a promo I wont see for a year in stores, I feel like that's reasonable. What do you guys think? If a Minimate that was produced in numbers of 3000 is worth (?) $25 upwards then what are minimates worth (?) that have been produced in numbers less than 1000 ? Be careful is what I think ......but what would I know ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmaster12 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Is anybody else having trouble finding one of these? Out of the four stores I checked participating in Halloween Comic-Fest, three didn't get their minimate with their stuff and one had already sold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Not every store got them, it was based on participation level. Was an edition size publicized? Mystery, it will be at least an annual thing, but we'll see how the first series does. Art was very early, and Chuck doesn't like to show art before figures. Not sure how many tiny accessories we'll see, but interchangeable parts and alternate looks like we do will be common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBMM1 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 You know I think there may be another problem with shops getting these. I went to one of my local shops (the owner's a buddy of mine). He didn't know he was supposed to be getting one of these and said when he opened his ComicFest box that everything was together nicely. When he pulled all the items out, there was a crumpled up ComicFest bag at the bottom (among other stacked flat bags) so he figured it was trash and went to throw it away. It wasn't until he squeezed the bag a bit that he realized there was something inside it. He uncrumpled it and found Jack inside. Perhaps these should have been package better instead of a crumpled up bag at the bottom of the box. Just food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 That is interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
force2099 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 So how many are comic shops getting?? So its not available to everyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) That is interesting. .....& very sad . So how many are comic shops getting?? So its not available to everyone?? Question 1 : How many ? Answer : 3000 Question 2 : Direct availability to actual Minimate collectors ? Answer : ? (Clue - name of Jack Skellington's pet ghost dog ) Edited October 25, 2014 by buttheadsmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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