McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse toyline

[Alexander Quinn]

Originally Posted by Hoffman

The only issue I've seen with the line is that they convinced Wal-Mart to buy more than they could sell.

Beyond that, reaction seems to be fairly positive and most other stores only have a small number of figures left hanging around.

Here in Barrie everywhere has massive overstock. Walmart and TRU are packed with them, and even EB has quite a few. I feel like TRU in particular has barely sold any; maybe 2 figures since they got them in.

We’ve got literally two of each of those stores here though, so it might just be an overflow of stock to a smaller collector base.

[wedge1021]

Retail chains always over-buy on first waves. At least most of the characters in it are fairly well-known and popular that they should hopefully get some of the non-collectors picking them up.

I don't think I've ever seen them go on sale anywhere yet though either (usually TRU is good about that)? So maybe some people are just waiting. I waited for a long time hoping to catch one but eventually caved in and bought them all at regular price (which I still felt was pretty fair).

[riderman]

Too many Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern and Harley Quinn clogging up the shelves because many collect 6 inch figures and not too many have jumped on 7 inch just yet. Wonder Woman is selling and the Batman who laughs seem to disappear off shelves faster

[wedge1021]

Originally Posted by riderman

Wonder Woman is selling and the Batman who laughs seem to disappear off shelves faster

Well looks like the focus will fall on more Dark Knights Metal figures for a bit. Next round of pre-orders has Earth-1, Earth-32, Earth-44 and Grim Knight Batman. Makes sense I guess, it combines cool unique looks, a popular recent comic, and of course - Batman.

[Hoffman]

Originally Posted by wedge1021

Retail chains always over-buy on first waves.

Yup, this has always been an issue, and unless a company has a strong specialty market presence, it can kill a line after a couple of waves.

Unfortunately, McFarlane does not have a good specialty market system. Which is ironic, since that was their lifeblood for years. Todd has always been obsessed with getting into Wal-Mart though.

[cloud]

I feel like it's a Canadian retail thing. In the States I don't notice the same problem.

[wedge1021]

Originally Posted by cloud

I feel like it's a Canadian retail thing. In the States I don't notice the same problem.

I think American chains are A LOT quicker to clearance out the pegwarmers. You always hear about people finding figures on clearance there for dirt cheap (like $1), but that NEVER happens here.

[Webs]

Originally Posted by wedge1021

I think American chains are A LOT quicker to clearance out the pegwarmers. You always hear about people finding figures on clearance there for dirt cheap (like $1), but that NEVER happens here.

American stores also have way more sales and much more generous sales than we do here. Every time you see something on clearance at walmart in canada it's like 10 cents off the normal price, whereas clearance there is like half the original price.

[cloud]

Originally Posted by Webs

American stores also have way more sales and much more generous sales than we do here. Every time you see something on clearance at walmart in canada it's like 10 cents off the normal price, whereas clearance there is like half the original price.

Yeah. I always laugh at that

[chaingunsofdoom]

Azrael and WK Joker were at the EB Chinook here today. Bad news... $34.99 minus Edge discount now.

Passed until they hit the price of $24.99 at WM or TRU.