Matty's Facebook Update - 16.11.09 sale, DCUC Wave 11, etc.

[Andy]

Here's the latest update from Mattycollector's Facebook!

What are you buying from the next sale?

I will be getting He-Man (x2, 1 for dozy, 1 for me), Scareglow, Sinestro Corps 2-Pack and the JLU Doom Patrol.

I've decided to do the middle of the night get-up just in case. Sigh.

Here's Matty:

Hey gang!

Its been a while since I offered a general update and rather post a little bit here and there on fan forums, I thought a good posting on Facdbook for all the lines would be best.

DC Universe world:

So lets see, sounds like Wave 11 has hit stores which is very exciting. And on top of that, I can announce that we will indeed have Wave 11 for sale on MattyCollector.com.

It is unsure at this point if we will have it before the holidays, but when we get Wave 11 in, it will be sold as a master case of 8. You will get:

1 X Katmai Tui with constructs
1 X John Stewart with constructs
1 X Shark
1 X Cyborg Superman in Sinestro Corps uniform
1 X Steppenwolf (Red)
1 X Steppenwolf (Green)
1 X Deadman (standard version)
1 X The Question - fan choice!

And of course all the parts you need to make Kilowog! The only figure not included in this set is the clear chase version of Deadman. This version is exclusive to retailers.

Pricing and onsale dates will be posted in the coming weeks, but this is a first step to helping improve distribution!

In other DC news, we just got in the first test shots of 12" Zod! Boy is he fantastic! We want to make a few small changes before showing to the public, but if you've seen our 12" Ghostbuster figures, you'll know the quality to expect. Zod will use the same basic body and packaging structure, but of course he will have all the details and accessories custom for him including an extra set of hands, Earth weapons for him to bend and melt with heatvision, as well as a stand for the pack out Oval Office setting! Overall an incredible figure is coming Dec 15th!

And speaking of Dec 15th, we'll also have the first ever Retro Action 8" Vintage Figure: Green Arrow! This is a preview figure for an all new line coming to Toys R Us and select online retailers in the Spring. Each figure is painstakingly created with the look and feel of the toys you knew as a kid. Who say's they don't make toys like they used to?

Now we did hit one snag, we won't have our full order on Dec 15th. So much like Mer-Man, Green Arrow may sell out quick, but we'll have a few more in within a week or so. But if you want this guy for the holidays, be there on MattyCollector.com on Dec 15th at 12:00 noon eastern time!

And JLU is shipping! You may have seen a few new 3 packs starting to trickle out. We're working with Target now to clear out old sets and get more new sets in before the end of the year and we'll keep shipping at least into the first few months of 2010 until we get caught up. JLU is still coming! This is one of my highest priorities!

Avatar:

Have you seen these toys! Wow, amazing stuff really. New Avatar 33/4" and 6" figures as well as 3 3/4" beasts and vehicles are in stores now. We'll also have select Avatar figures on MattyCollector.com on Dec 1st leading up to the movie launch. If you haven't marked your calendars yet, Dec 18th will be a cinema experience like no other! (and wait until you check out the mind blowing iTags including with each Avatar figure - create virtual animated version of each toy, right on your computer monitor! All you need is webcam and the free downloadable software!)

WWE:

The news is out and Mattel has WWE! Look for all new super star scale figures aimed at the discriminating collector everywhere Jan 1st. Wait until you see the Entrance Greats assortment! Some of the best figures we've ever done! And with WWE, we're just getting started!

MOTU

Lots going on in the MOTU world. We got in a new sample of Moss Man. Almost there. His fur is not quite the right color, so we're going to hold off until we have a more finished sample on this guy before posting.

We also got early samples of Battle Cat in package in. Have a bit of an issue that his mask is falling off in package. We're doing everything we can to fix this before the full production is finished. He'll come in a box with a blister back (similar to the original toy) so worst case is the box can be opened without damage to slide the mask back on. But we'll do all we can to avoid this!

As soon as we have a better sample we'll post it for all to see.

And the big news, we've got our April 2010 figure all lined up. You can catch the first images of EVIL LYN in the next issue of Toy Fare magazine! Which version is she? You'll just have to wait until Toy Fare's 2010 preview in issue 150 to find out!

Ghostbusters:

Oh, we've barley gotten out feet wet (or is that slimed) in Ghostbuster toys! New 12" and 6" will be shipping throughout the winter and spring. We've got a lot of new surprises in store for 2010, but you may need to wait until SDCC 2010 for us to reveal all of the new news, but it is in the works!

That's the big stuff. Of course we have a big sale tomorrow on MattyCollector.com. We've been working at length with Digital River to endure it is a clean easy sale. If any collectors do have ANY shipping issues at all, we'll be monitoring this page carefully so we can address any order concerns. Please be sure to post your order number as a reference if we do need to jump in for extra customer service help. We're committed to making shopping on MattyCollector.com the best experience possible!

Good luck tomorrow, there's going to be some great figures up for sale!

Matty

[dozymuppet]

I've decided to do the middle of the night get-up just in case. Sigh.

I appreciate the effort in advance!

[JackKnight]

Looking forward to pics of Evil-Lyn.

[HMRC4EVR]

I just got my confirmation order for the Color of Fear two pack. Been wanting that for a while now as the Sinestro Corps needs some representation!

I like Scareglow and he's a great looking figure, but I just have too much on my plate between Medicom's Decade figure and Amazon Revenge Prime to get a figure from a line that's not on my MUST GET OR DIE list right now. I will be getting Randor and Adora for sure along with Skeletor, so passing on Scareglow is a little easier knowing those are coming up.

Someone posted on the MC facebook page (is it me, or is that a PITA to read as it's so spammy??) about them possibly doing an add on pack with her construct beasts in a two pack since Karu-Sil usually constructs three of them at a given time. I hope they do it, but it doesn't end up being a SDCC exclusive or something.

We all know how THAT turned out earlier this year with the GL figures.

[Andy]

Order went through quickly. dozy - will let you know when your He-Man arrives.

The Matty FB page is a cesspool of morons. I only read Matty's posts, not the comments, for fear I may catch brain cancer.

[FlaBat]

Hey I post comments there, oh wait maybe you right.

Where was Survival Suit Bruce Wayne today?  I thought we were getting a new Movie Masters figure every month.

[Andy]

Hey I post comments there, oh wait maybe you right.

You're not Amber Bratt, are you?? That "woman" is brain poison. 

[dozymuppet]

Order went through quickly. dozy - will let you know when your He-Man arrives.

Sa-wheet.

[Andy]

The only bummer now that is that Matty's shipping to Oz is slooooooow. I will try to be patient. 

[dozymuppet]

The only time I've ordered was the Strange/Starfire 2-pack, and I don't remember it taking too long, but you've had more experience I'd reckon...

[FlaBat]

Hey I post comments there, oh wait maybe you right.

You're not Amber Bratt, are you?? That "woman" is brain poison. 

Let me check   * feels for boobs *   No, that's not me

[fishmilkshake]

The only bummer now that is that Matty's shipping to Oz is slooooooow. I will try to be patient. 

Is it reasonably priced though Andy?

[Andy]

Hey I post comments there, oh wait maybe you right.

You're not Amber Bratt, are you?? That "woman" is brain poison. 

Let me check   * feels for boobs *   No, that's not me

Heh. I seriously doubt it's a chick. That thang is full of the crazy sauce.

[Andy]

The only bummer now that is that Matty's shipping to Oz is slooooooow. I will try to be patient. 

Is it reasonably priced though Andy?

Very - thus the reluctant willingness to wait!

[ryanlb]

I spent a ton of money yesterday.  Mostly on the Color of Fear 2 pack, but also so MOTCU for my cousin.  I ordered a couple extra 2 packs because a large number of people were concerned it would sell out before they could order them, but since they're still available, I'm afraid I may get stuck with extra figures I don't technically need.  But, if it prompts Mattel to continue with the 2 packs, then it's okay.  Especially if the next one is a Red/Blue Lantern set.