Mattel has posted on their Facebook account that they have worked out the website issues that prevented many from ordering Mer-Man in the first round, and that their second shipment will go on sale at Noon ET on April 29th.
Masters of the Universe Classics Mer-Man
Hey MOTU fans,
Mer Man will offically be back on sale on April 29th at 12:00 Eastern. We have worked out all the bugs in the system which had haulted some international customers and for others blocked the site entirly. For this we are truly sorry and it was not intentional.
But on the 29th, all the bugs should be ironed out and Mer Man’s second shipment will go on sale.
To reitterate, this is not a second run, but rather the second shipment of the first run. Because we asked for an increase in production late in the game (when Stratos sold out in 3 days!) we had to take Mer Man in two seperate shipments. We also increased production of Zodac and Hordak as well but they will arrive in one shipment.
If this second shipment of Mer Man also sells out fast we will continue to look at increasing runs until we hit just right right number. We sold as many Mer Mans in 1 hour last week as we did Beastman in 41 days, so you can see the tightrope we have been on to not over produce while still having enough to go around. Seems right now each new figure is more popular than the last and with the current production run we are hoping he will stay available for at least a little while.
Also, we are working on completing the subscription run. This should be up in the next few month or so and will likley include the final 6 figures of 2009. It will not include special bonus figures such as SDCC or other monthly bonus characters. It will only be for the monthly figure and we will not be revealing who all of the characters are yet. So if you are buying the subscription, know you are committing to buying the remaining figures for the year no matter whom they are (and boy do we have some good ones coming out this winter!)
The subscription service will also continue in 2010, but will in that case be for all 12 monthly figures. There may be additional convention and bonus figures in 2010, but like in 2009, they will not be included in the subscription program. (as we can’t always lock down when they are coming out based on shows moving dates, etc…)
Hopefully this second Mer Man sale will go very smooth and we can head into next month where the Cosmic Enforcer Zodac will join your MOTUC collection on May 15th! (and don’t forget the JLU Legion of Superheroes 4 pack, also available on May 15th)
Now that the Raven has been crowned the FANtastic Exclusive champion for this year, it’s time for action figure fans to clock in and tell the Four Horsemen what kind of articulation the Raven should have. The Four Horsemen have listened to fan concerns about hyper-articulation vs. a solid, stable figure so now they’re asking you to tell them exactly how things should be done.
This articulation voting round will be slightly different than past FANtastic Exclusive voting rounds. Not only do action figure fans have multiple choices for different types and styles of articulation, but a special “comments” box has also been included to truly allow FANatics to voice their opinions on the subject.
Depending on the number of votes that come in, this voting round will probably only last about a week so the Four Horsemen can move quickly into other rounds of voting. So be sure to get in there and make your voice heard as soon as possible. Contrary to popular belief that the The Four Horsemen are clairvoyant, they can’t know what you want unless you tell them.
FANtastic Exclusive. Spring Break’s over. Time to dust off your time card and get back to work on helping to create the action figure YOU want to see!
Marvel.com is hosting a new video series – Geek-lactus presents the latest in Marvel-licensed collectibles. In issue #1, Jesse Falcon covers current and upcoming products from Hasbro (including the San Diego Comic Con exclusive Marvel Universe Invaders Box Set), Sideshow Collectibles, Kotobukiya, and Hot Toys.
Behold, the coming of…Geek-lactus!
In the ever-expanding universe of toys, games and collectibles—keeping you updated on new releases now just got way more fun. Introducing “Geek-lactus,” the brand new monthly Marvel.com video series hosted by Marvel’s own Jesse Falcon.
In the premiere episode, Falcon delivers the details on Hasbro’s latest 3-¾ inch Marvel Universe Action Figure line, Sideshow Collectibles statues, Kotobukiya’s busts, Hot Toys’ super-smokin’ Iron Man designs and more!
Watch “Geek-lactus,” Marvel.com’s #1 source for toys and collectible news, now!
As part of their 4th anniversary celebration, Action Figures Insider has the scoop on an upcoming heavy hitter for DC Universe Classics.
And now it’s time for the big reveal. A BIG thank you to ToyGuru and the Mattel crew for allowing us to debut a new DC Universe Classics figure. This is VERY generous of them to let us do this.
So here you go….
She’s from a YET UNANNOUNCED wave of DCUC from Mattel! Here she is…. Ms. AFI 2009…..
Art Asylum is running a Secret Wars Minimates fan’s choice poll between now and the end of May. The top four picks will be released in a Toys R Us exclusive box set this fall.
Get ready for the best toy news of the year! In celebration of Marvel Comics’ 70th Anniversary, Toys R Us and Diamond Select Toys are teaming up to conduct a poll where, for the first time ever, YOU the fans will decide which new Marvel Minimates will be featured in an exclusive box set! And because this first-ever Minimates Poll needed that little something extra, all ten potential Minimates have been taken from one of the most popular Marvel events of all time – Secret Wars!
That’s right True Believers! Beginning today and continuing until May 31st, fans will be able to visit ArtAsylum.com and cast their ballots in deciding which of their favorite characters will be included in the exclusive Secret Wars Minimates box set. Spanning the twelve-issue Secret Wars, the characters listed below represent some of the most well-developed, visually-distinct and fan-favorite characters of all time – as well as some of the strangest!
Ben Grimm – Usually covered in orange rock as the Thing, the former test pilot discovers he can revert to his former self on Battleworld – but also that his fellow heroes might need the Thing more than Ben Grimm!
Beyonder – One of the most powerful beings in all of reality, the creation of Molecule Man led the Beyonder into create Battleworld and populate it with the greatest heroes and villains of the modern age!
Beyonder (Energy Form) – Even the mighty Galactus understood the true power of the Beyonder – a being so powerful it could re-write the laws of physics with a mere thought and warp reality on a whim!
Captain Marvel – Drafted into the Beyonder’s games along with several other Earth heroes, Monica Rambeau would later change her super hero moniker to Photon and Pulsar.
Captain Marvel (Energy Form) – Capable of manipulating almost limitless amounts of energy, Monica Rambeau is able to convert her entire body into an invulnerable energy form and even surviving the emptiness of space.
Dr Doom – The brilliantly evil Victor Von Doom manages to steal a portion of the Beyonder’s power and nearly conquers all of existence before being tricked into defeat once again.
Molecule Man – One of the most powerful villains most of the heroes had ever faced, Molecule Man was empowered by the Beyonder’s own energy – leaving him capable of controlling all matter and energy down to the last Molecule!
Spider-Woman – A new hero with little experience fighting evil, Julia Carpenter meets many fellow heroes for the first time during Secret Wars – including her namesake Spider-Man!
Storm – One of the most powerful X-Men, Storm sported her new punk style complete with mohawk and leather but still managed to hold her own against almost unbeatable odds.
Symbiote Bond Spider-Man – Thinking it was a costume-making machine, Spider-Man activates unknown alien technology aboard Battleworld – resulting in the birth of the symbiotic creature later known as Venom!
So make your choice and cast your ballot for the all-star Secret Wars Minimates box set, exclusively available this fall from Toys R Us and Diamond Select Toys! The top four fan selections will be included in the set, so rally your own army of heroes or villains and become a part of Marvel Comics history!
