Its really too bad that the negative issues are the ones being hi lighted in this thread. I collect motuc because I enjoy it. Obviously there are people that don't don't enjoy it and seem to beat the dead horse until people agree with them.
Reality is (so some of you are referring to) that these are action figures and although not perfect bring me and a lot of other fans happiness. One things for sure when I look at my collection I'm proud of what I see. Just because you can only see the few bad things and not most of the good (which in my opinion the good far out weigh the bad) is why I feel bad for you.
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Its really too bad that the negative issues are the ones being hi lighted in this thread. I collect motuc because I enjoy it. Obviously there are people that don't don't enjoy it and seem to beat the dead horse until people agree with them.
Reality is (so some of you are referring to) that these are action figures and although not perfect bring me and a lot of other fans happiness. One things for sure when I look at my collection I'm proud of what I see. Just because you can only see the few bad things and not most of the good (which in my opinion the good far out weigh the bad) is why I feel bad for you.
My needs:
2013 subscription to be approved!!!
Motuc red zodac gun
Horde Primes Red mystery head
Specor buck
I am right with you on scale, it is hard for me to even consider picking up a chracter from another toyline if they won't fit in with MOTUC's scale. Working Class Villains' The Prince of Crystal is slightly shorter but still looks like he's going to fit in scale wise and has toned downed details.Originally Posted by Snake Hunter
If MOTUC size ends I'd likely switch to Gothitropolis and just start a new display.
Ask not for whom MOTUC is made, it's made for thee.
About reveals:
He revealed Faceless One in 2009 for 2011...
He revealed Nocturnus in 2012 for 2015...
He revealed Granamyr in 2011 for 2012...
Why he can't put out more names for the figures in 2013? Especially, if the success of the line may depends on it...
Anyway, I like the way he appears in the video. But he has to do more product PR and that's including reveal more names in this line crisis...
Last important characters: Two Bad, Tung Lashor, Squeeze, Modulok, Horde Trooper
That's creepy, dude. This isn't about a love story, it's about being treated with the respect we deserve as paying customers rather than people who don't mind being exploited and lied to.
Last edited by kup; July 24, 2012 at 09:28am.
People with negative experiences/opinions always seem to want to drag everybody else down with them. Like you said, they can't just be negative and then move on. The won't stop until EVERYBODY knows how terrible things are.
THANK YOU!Okay everyone - we want to discuss the topic at hand, but at this point a few people are starting to strangle the discussion with constant back and forths and repeating their same points over and over.
If you want to engage with a one on one dialogue with another poster, that's great - but take it to PM.
Once you've stated your point once, then please think about whether you're saying something new or bringing some new perspective to the table before posting again.
That way, lots of posters get to share their thoughts without it getting buried by repeat postings and one on one conversations.
Thanks!Considering we had a Mod put a stop to it yesterday, I can't believe people are still trying to twist people's words out of context to stir trouble. Glad you stepped in! Thanks
This is a really good point (and one I've discussed with many other fans)... who would be willing to start all over again with a new MOTU line? That's a HUGE ask by Matt-El, considering even Scott himself said fans have already "invested" heavily in MOTUC.
And there you go... this is the same response I've been getting from others.
Now Showing
Ram Man, Snake Face
Coming Attractions
Almost done!
So according to Scott I should blindly put my faith in Mattel that they will make all the core characters? They can't change anything about 2013, but can't tell us the line line up?
Mattel wants me to commit $700 to them and they can't even get the my subscription page up, but hopefully it'll be ready by January. Seriously!?! Something that has been a problem for 4 years, is still a problem and was a couple weeks away in February is now hopefully ready in January.
Scott you want to know what would have been better then these sponsor MOTUC adds, actually doing something about the fans concerns for the pastn4 years. Fans are now showing that your spin no longer works, and the price increase didn't help, and real action needed to be taken.
I love these figures and the feeling I get when a new one arrives, the problem is that the hassle and cost are almost out weighing that now. My most wanted is Two-Badd, if I knew he when he was coming that would get them another sale that year, but something at Mattel doesn't like that idea.
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Last edited by bigsexy_j; July 24, 2012 at 09:36am.
Sounds good - I really think we'll see Castaspella next year as well as Hydron and possibly Mara or Flog.
MOTUC WISH LIST - KARG * BLADE * SAUROD * GWILDOR * MARA * DARIUS * CRITA * TUNG LASHOR * SSSQUEEZE * KITTRINA * HUNTARA * TUSKADOR * STAGHORN * NINJOR * OO-LARR * MERMISTA * HAWKE * BLAST-ATTAK * PRAHVUS * KOTHOS * GOATMAN * DYLAMUG * EXTENDAR * SWEETBEE * ENTRAPTA * VEENA * ELDOR * LODAR * GRANITA * QUEEN / SORCERESS TEELA * MODULOK * HORDE MUMMY * ZILORA * SULTRA * DARE * HOOVE
I bought my sub and will again in 2014. However, I know of at least 10 guys who are waiting untill the end of the month after payday! I hope we will see substantial improvements after this whole mess.
Who is the real protector of Grayskull?
im gonna explain to you like were both cavemen.
me like motu
mattel owns motu
no more mattel no more motu
me buy sub
me want motu
Thanks, I can now understand your thought processes.
I understood yours the first of several times you wrote it,
it was on pg 16.
Last edited by Delthaindia; July 24, 2012 at 09:41am.
I hope so on all accounts. These are the "new" figures I want
I've already purchased 2 Subs. So hopefully I won't be disappointed.
A Want List of Sorts:
Rokkon, Stonedar, Nepthu, Plundor, Sea Hawk, Strong-Arm, Dactys, Horde Troopers, Storm, Geldor, Modulok, Battle Ram, Kowl, Loo-Kee, Hydron, Glimmer, Angella, Stridor, Eldor, Two Bad, Ninjor, Rio Blast, Mermista, Entrapta, Sweet Bee, Peekablue, Double Trouble, Perfuma, Flutterina, Spinnerella, Gorpo, Flogg, Crita, Madam Razz & Broom
For some reason I can hear Grimlock's voice
Now Showing
Ram Man, Snake Face
Coming Attractions
Almost done!
I think you have to look at 2012 overall to understand what's happening right now. We have had more significant problems in this past year, starting around November of 2011, than we've ever seen in a similar period. It's not just switched forearms to make things "pop;" there have been some serious breeches of faith and contract here. The basic tenet of the subs is that this is the one way to ensure you get every figure. And yet we saw cases where people abided by their side of the agreement, had money ready on their cards, and because of a foul-up on DR's part, did not get their figures. I don't think you can minimize that fact, or it's impact on how people view the subs. If I can buy a sub and still miss out on a figure, even the sub exclusive itself, what good is it?
TG does nothing to address this problem. What has DR done to make sure that, for the third year running, there won't be a rash of sub cancellations again? If Matty isn't concerned about meeting it's contractual obligations with us, why should we trust them and sub?
Tell us that DR will reserve the exact number of figures that the sub requires each month, based on the number of subs that emerge from the final day of sub sales. Period. If subs get cancelled, those figures will still be held back, not sold, not used for exchanges, to give people time to deal with inevitable sub cancellation problems. This is something that should have been common sense back in February of this year, as they knew there were major problems with subs being cancelled (but were too busy finding ways to blame it on customers to actually deal with it). Those figures were contractually spoken for, and yet they were gone at the end of the day. If the sub offers no binding guarantee that you will get your figure if you follow the rules, it is a worthless bit of data in cyberspace. That, above ALL ELSE, needs to be directly addressed if you want people to have enough faith to buy a sub.
"I will use this power for all the good that can be done, to work for peace, to encourage virtue, and above all, to preserve life in all its forms..." Superman
For some reason I can hear Grimlock's voice
What a real "Masterpiece" looks like
I think I love you
Exactly right. I hope people understand that what you have written in your post summarizes the reasons why we are protesting and are 'upset' about.
And what the hell does that mean? Just because I collect MOTUC and I can understand where Scott is coming from doesn't mean I "idolize" him??? It's not like he is running this line out of his basement and he makes every single desicion based on his own personal preferences. Some people just don't seem to understand this? He works for a much larger company and has policies to follow along with upper management's choices.That's not the point at all, you missed it by miles or you simply don't want to see it as it has been explained several times already.
What the hey, I will give you a hint, just for you
[whispers]It's not about people who buy subs and more about some people's grip on reality[/whispers]
To put it simply, if you like to believe or idolize a guy who repeatedly kicks you in the nuts just because he sells you candy, then good for you.
And my service has been pretty good, any problems I've ever had have been fixed and taken care of. But maybe since I work in retail I understand Mattel's/Digital River's point of view more than others?
Last edited by cbomb23; July 24, 2012 at 10:09am.
ToyGuru: "When Classics does finish, MOTU as a brand won't go away. It will continue, possibly with new toy lines."
This seems to confirm a grim plan : choking the life out of MOTUC, THEN replacing it with a new MOTU-based line ! It is now very clear that a new movie will bring a new MOTU-line, and that it will be detrimental to MOTUC - if MOTUC is still alive by then, that is.
Personally, as far as I'm concerned, there is no "after MOTUC". MOTUC is the ultimate and LAST line I collect, and the last Mattel line I'll ever spend my money on !
This is exact, but this is only ONE example of the MULTIPLE issues this line is plagued with. The real problem is that NOTHING SERIOUS was done by "the Firm" to actually resolve a thing. And after 4 years, it can become heavy - even for the most dedicated fan.The basic tenet of the subs is that this is the one way to ensure you get every figure. And yet we saw cases where people abided by their side of the agreement, had money ready on their cards, and because of a foul-up on DR's part, did not get their figures. I don't think you can minimize that fact, or it's impact on how people view the subs. If I can buy a sub and still miss out on a figure, even the sub exclusive itself, what good is it?
TG does nothing to address this problem. What has DR done to make sure that, for the third year running, there won't be a rash of sub cancellations again? If Matty isn't concerned about meeting it's contractual obligations with us, why should we trust them and sub?
Last edited by Prahvus; July 24, 2012 at 10:40am.
STOP!!!! That was NOT a hint LOL!! It was just a guess... I figure they need to put an heroic vintage MOTU in there somewhere besides Ram Man.I think I love you
I love Rio Blast. I hope he IS in the line-up for the year!!
This is all so on point.
I'd forgotten about the fact that MANY subscribers never received a Fisto... and that Scott obstinately insisted that "every subscriber was mailed a Fisto figure."
Apparently that was not the case. Many people received a Fisto Mailer box with a Sorceress figure in it.
A Want List of Sorts:
Rokkon, Stonedar, Nepthu, Plundor, Sea Hawk, Strong-Arm, Dactys, Horde Troopers, Storm, Geldor, Modulok, Battle Ram, Kowl, Loo-Kee, Hydron, Glimmer, Angella, Stridor, Eldor, Two Bad, Ninjor, Rio Blast, Mermista, Entrapta, Sweet Bee, Peekablue, Double Trouble, Perfuma, Flutterina, Spinnerella, Gorpo, Flogg, Crita, Madam Razz & Broom
I think so too ...
It began with the forging of the great line-up:
Three were given to NA, the most annoying and hated of all era's.
Seven to Princess of Power, all shiny and glittery in their Crystal Falls
And nine, nine figures were gifted to the Vintage Purists — who above anyone else, have the Power.
But they were all of them deceived, for another line was made ...
"A knight is sworn to valor. His heart knows only virtue. His blade defends the helpless. His word speaks only truth. His wrath undoes the wicked."
http://www.redbubble.com/people/crusader
I appreciate all that Scott has done for this line. He did not have to take the time to make these updates or fight for this to continue. He could have just let it go (especially after some of the comments people make about him). None of us here have had to run a toyline and until we walk a day in his shoes we really don't know the pressures/stress of his job. I think some people talk about him like he owns Motuc, he doesn't Mattel does. There are many decisions made that are out of his control.
I hope that everyone puts the negativity, and bickering aside and get a sub to support the brand that we all love. I know there have been many bumps along the way, but looking at my figures makes me see how amazing this line truly is. We can not let it end this way. If you can't afford to get one that's one thing, but not to get one because there are going to be one too many Pop or Na characters included is just ludicrous to me. This will probably end up being the most completed/vast He-man line ever made. Expansion is the key to longevity. Look at Joes, Transformers, Tmnt, etc. These brands have all expanded.
well from this post over on ask matty...
http://forums.mattycollector.com/eve...7/m/8791075767
...we can confirm that the Horde Troopers will be out in 2013 or 2014
My Feedback Rating Thread http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/...43#post2936643
My Ebay ratings http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAP...k&myworld=true
My Custom MOTUC's http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/album.php?u=36694
I am confident the Horde Troopers will be coming out in the next two years as long as subs can hit the minimum. They are one of the more popular vintage MOTU figures still on the list to be made and that will be the focus of the line moving forward. It's also good to hear that the prices are locked in for the next couple years so they should be $25 per figure. If I knew they were coming in 2013, it would make me seriously consider ordering a couple more subscriptions to make sure I get my army.
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