Marvel Legends discussion

[springwolf84]

Never saw Black Widow at my TRU either, but it did eventually go up for sale at the online retailers (ecollectibles is now sold out but Toy Snowman still has it available!).

So there’s hope for pretty much any store exclusive to be available at other retailers eventually.

[Eko123]

Originally Posted by springwolf84

Never saw Black Widow at my TRU either, but it did eventually go up for sale at the online retailers (ecollectibles is now sold out but Toy Snowman still has it available!).

So there?s hope for pretty much any store exclusive to be available at other retailers eventually.

I had to buy Black Widow through an Amazon Marketplace seller using an Amazon gift card I got for Christmas. I was very surprised that it sold out online on TRU so quickly (probably due more to online scalper bots than actual collectors buying the figure up). It is worth getting though, as Hasbro did a great job.

And having recently purchased a few items from Toy Snowman, I would highly recommend them. At least they have reasonable prices and you can get free shipping if you meet their minimum threshold.

[Zeroflamez]

Originally Posted by Eko123

I had to buy Black Widow through an Amazon Marketplace seller using an Amazon gift card I got for Christmas. I was very surprised that it sold out online on TRU so quickly (probably due more to online scalper bots than actual collectors buying the figure up). It is worth getting though, as Hasbro did a great job.

And having recently purchased a few items from Toy Snowman, I would highly recommend them. At least they have reasonable prices and you can get free shipping if you meet their minimum threshold.

Toy Snowman is pretty good. I still order from them once in a blue moon but I miss their $99 free shipping threshold they had a few years back. They also seemed to stop having boxing day and holiday sales too for whatever reason.

[Napseeker]

In their recent youtube video, ToySnowman mentioned that they stopped their last sale prematurely because they were doing so much business and didn't want to overload their staff fufilling the orders.

So that's probably why - business is gangbusters so sales aren't needed as much to drive people to buy.

[Zeroflamez]

Originally Posted by Napseeker

In their recent youtube video, ToySnowman mentioned that they stopped their last sale prematurely because they were doing so much business and didn't want to overload their staff fufilling the orders.

So that's probably why - business is gangbusters so sales aren't needed as much to drive people to buy.

That makes sense. Thanks for filling me in on that. I know that there have been several Youtubers that have been sponsored by TSM the past while so I'm guessing Americans on those channels started to shop there for the early drops and to take advantage of the strong USD.

[canprime]

Originally Posted by nighthawk

I never saw Black Widow. Still see the Scarlet Witch around though.

Same here, though I don't see Scarlet Witch anymore.


I want a Black Widow, but I can wait to find one for retail, or the inevitable re-release down the line somewhere.


Production may be down now, but recent news from Hasbro (ML/TF) shows they aren't past re-releasing older figures in a couple of years. It's probably cheaper for them since it requires no extra design/mold costs. Gotta find savings anywhere they can.

[Zeroflamez]

I'm gonna go ahead and assume the No way Home spidey's are pretty much only available via resellers now? Can't find those figures anywhere anymore. You would think they would over produce those spider-men as they are very popular and sell. Guess Hasbro thinks not judging by how fast they dried up..

Originally Posted by canprime

Same here, though I don't see Scarlet Witch anymore.


I want a Black Widow, but I can wait to find one for retail, or the inevitable re-release down the line somewhere.


Production may be down now, but recent news from Hasbro (ML/TF) shows they aren't past re-releasing older figures in a couple of years. It's probably cheaper for them since it requires no extra design/mold costs. Gotta find savings anywhere they can.

The only issue with waiting for a re-issue of her is even if it does come, it will probably come with less than the original release but at the same cost.

[canprime]

Originally Posted by Zeroflamez

I'm gonna go ahead and assume the No way Home spidey's are pretty much only available via resellers now? Can't find those figures anywhere anymore. You would think they would over produce those spider-men as they are very popular and sell. Guess Hasbro thinks not judging by how fast they dried up..


The only issue with waiting for a re-issue of her is even if it does come, it will probably come with less than the original release but at the same cost.

Well the recent announcements and leaks of upcoming re-releases all seem to be straight reissues. All the same accessories and even the same packaging. So I'm good taking a chance. Hell maybe if they do re-release Black Widow in a couple years she'll be in window packaging instead of the current swappers delight packaging.

[nighthawk]

Originally Posted by canprime

Same here, though I don't see Scarlet Witch anymore.


I want a Black Widow, but I can wait to find one for retail, or the inevitable re-release down the line somewhere.


Production may be down now, but recent news from Hasbro (ML/TF) shows they aren't past re-releasing older figures in a couple of years. It's probably cheaper for them since it requires no extra design/mold costs. Gotta find savings anywhere they can.

Toysnowman has her for pre-order https://toysnowman.com/products/marv...e-preorder-dec

Not sure what the TRU price was though.

[lifedragon99]

Originally Posted by nighthawk

Toysnowman has her for pre-order https://toysnowman.com/products/marv...e-preorder-dec

Not sure what the TRU price was though.

It was the same price if memory serves.