Updated: Limited Edition MOTU ART BOOK at SDCC - Official Discussion

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July 10, 2009, 01:02pm
Colton

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Originally Posted by MegaGearMax

We don't know if it'll be the last time we see the book. It could be re-released later on, with a hundred different ways to do it. In different prints.

It could be an experiment to measure the buzz on such products. They did say it was merely the first of those kind of books. If it sells out or does super well, we might see it on Mattycollector in greater numbers.

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Originally Posted by krosfyah

exactly, they said this is the first in a series of Designed @ Mattel books, SDCC is them testing the waters and (no doubt it WILL sell out) then the higher ups will greenlight making more for the website, remember Mattel is cautiously changing the way they see themselves, moving (slowly) past what they once were. they are focusing more on adult collectors, they are branching out into entertainment again and now they are getting back into publishing. it's a good sign they are moving too cautiously for my tastes but slow motion is better than no motion right?

I hope you´re right......but....... why not ?
July 10, 2009, 01:03pm
Sallah

I have wished for one of these for years....wish I knew how much it was going to be so I know how much to send with my friend...

Sallah
July 10, 2009, 01:03pm
enlightenedbray

Well, that is something special! I would love to have one myself. Too bad I'm not going. With only 1,000 in print, it will be even hard to get it on e-bay.
July 10, 2009, 01:05pm
MossMan710179

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Originally Posted by adam03

Is that not a kick in the face to the legions of fans that can`t get to SDCC!! I feel almost betrayed by this:hmshift:

I feel 50/50 on this.
Yeah, it is a bit of a kick. We'll see with the ammount that shows up on ebay. They only offered 1,000. Thats the same ammount of Commemorative Series 10 packs that were made, and you hardly see those on ebay. So a good ammount may still fall in the hands of MOTU fans. Or toy fans in general.

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Originally Posted by joeyd

Ok wait a minute. This was said to be a line for the fans of MOTU? Right? Then what is this only printing a thousand and only available at the con (if they don't sell out). Is this the way to reward the fans that have waited through your website problems over & over & over. The people that even though the economy is the worst it has ever been still will scrape up $20 for a figure. Now you take a book the the vast majority of others would love and only sell it to a select few who are lucky enough to be at the con. Wow this feels like a chase variant to me or a keldor. Way to keep the majority of fans from this line happy! Just my opinion and everybody has one.

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Originally Posted by MegaGearMax

We don't know if it'll be the last time we see the book. It could be re-released later on, with a hundred different ways to do it. In different prints.

It could be an experiment to measure the buzz on such products. They did say it was merely the first of those kind of books. If it sells out or does super well, we might see it on Mattycollector in greater numbers.

Ditto. This may just be a test book. Who knows. I wanna say it is, and there may be an ad in it saying "look for the offical edition this fall" or whatever.
But I think we may see it released sometime soon :mogrin:...
July 10, 2009, 01:05pm
TheFallen

I think if Toy Guru is going to post on a thread again before SDCC it should be this one. I think he needs to come here and throw everyone a bone
July 10, 2009, 01:08pm
Tallstar

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Originally Posted by LookAway

I was thinking the same exact thing too. I mean come one...1000 copies?These guys at Mattel sure are sadistic. :hmwink:

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Originally Posted by He-Man54

I have to agree. This is one of the most asked for things since I can remember. I REALLY hope this gets reprinted because forget about getting any leftovers on Matty Collector. I don't even want to think of the price they will fetch on Evilbay:hmmad:

Yeah, not to sound smug, but I feel like we all deserve to see this book first, since we're the ones 'living it' day in and day out (some of us for years); gone through all the ups and downs and supported MOTU/POP. :hmshift:
July 10, 2009, 01:08pm
Lookie

Hopefully there will be a reprint of this at some point. If not, then this is a big slap in the face to the fans that cannot attend SDCC but would love to own this book.

I do feel there will not be any left, but also that Mattel is, like someone else mentioned, testing the waters and will release an unlimited version later.

Mattel please don't make me feel stupid... :hmsad:
July 10, 2009, 01:09pm
masterenglish

Man I have been wanting something like this for years. I collected boxed MOTU items just for the vintage artwork. 1000 copies is ridiculous. Thinking of going to SDCC now... Cool news, but bittersweet.
July 10, 2009, 01:13pm
Whiplash7

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Originally Posted by Lookie

I do feel there will not be any left, but also that Mattel is, like someone else mentioned, testing the waters and will release an unlimited version later.

I would bet a lot of money on it. People need to take a few deep breaths. :hmlol:

There's no way they would go to the trouble of producing an art book of this type and only make 1000 copies, and not release it in a non-exclusive print later on. Because that would be...well, insane.
July 10, 2009, 01:14pm
MegaGearMax

The very first place we get them is SDCC. Those copies will have embossed seals and ribbons with the book number. But it will probably not be the last place.

We'll probably get the second printing...maybe like a more generalized release.

I'm not worried about this at all, because it would be crazy not to release this in some form later on.

(Heck, half the really good pictures will probably be all over the net that night...)

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Originally Posted by Tallstar

Yeah, not to sound smug, but I feel like we all deserve to see this book first, since we're the ones 'living it' day in and day out (some of us for years); gone through all the ups and downs and supported MOTU/POP. :hmshift:

This is our "Gleek".
July 10, 2009, 01:21pm
Fisto's Left Hand

Even if we will get a 2nd printing for everyone else, it's doubtful that TG is going to come on say that here before SDCC. Mainly cause if everyone knows they can get it later, they won't buy it at the booth.
July 10, 2009, 01:23pm
TheFallen

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Originally Posted by MegaGearMax

This is our "Gleek".

Sorry to any DCUC fans but I found this funny :holol:
July 10, 2009, 01:24pm
vkatphish

I would love one of these. I always dug the artwork for MOTU. But, since I am not going to SDCC and not paying exorbitant e-bay prices, I can do nothing but dream about it. I do hope they re-release this to the general public, even if it is just through Mattycollector.com.
July 10, 2009, 01:25pm
TheFallen

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Originally Posted by Fisto's Left Hand

Even if we will get a 2nd printing for everyone else, it's doubtful that TG is going to come on say that here before SDCC. Mainly cause if everyone knows they can get it later, they won't buy it at the booth.

1000 copies still wouldn't go far even if TG did say it would have a regular release

It will still be an exclusive and still be sought after from collectors
July 10, 2009, 01:26pm
Dead Man Walking

You have all these people on the board who would love to GIVE YOU THEIR MONEY for this book. But instead you're going to have these people paying 5X as much on ebay. All that mark up will be some re-sellers and not yours.
July 10, 2009, 01:26pm
Predabot

YEEESSS!! :hmgrin: A MotU Art-book! This is awesome!

But... NOOOOOooo!! Why does it have to come now, when I've got no money to buy it with?? :(

I'm not worried about the low number tho, it's a special first edition to test the waters, it'll be back again. Count on it.
July 10, 2009, 01:27pm
Krueger

Wow, this is a double edged sword if I ever saw one.

This is absolutely fantastic news, as well as something that I have been waiting for for years on end. I love looking at concept art and such; I can’t get enough of that stuff. The idea that it will also contain concept artwork from the new film just makes me even more excited.

Now for the negativity.

Too bad anyone outside the US are gonna find it nigh impossible to get their hands on this. Yep, no surprise, Mattel has screwed over the non-American MOTU fans.

Again.
July 10, 2009, 01:34pm
13977

I'm sure their will be a second unnumbered printing, hopefully in hardback.
July 10, 2009, 01:34pm
Amberbratt

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Originally Posted by MegaGearMax

Who's going to SDCC again?

I'm serious. If you want the book, hook up with someone who is actually going.
Send payment to them ahead of time, so that they can get the book for you.

And make sure it's someone you know and can trust.

I need this book, I will help you move a body.............................................. ...............:sklol:
July 10, 2009, 01:36pm
motu77

I'm not too bent out of shape over this. I'm glad it's coming out but it will not leave a gaping hole in my collections if I don't get it.
July 10, 2009, 01:37pm
Baena

Okay, I've been getting PMs about getting a book for someone here.
It's not going to happen.

I'm gonna feel lucky to even get one for myself, and I'm not standing in line twice for it.

IF I get an extra while I'm there, it will be at my discression as to who I'd give/sell it to.

Please do not PM me about it. The answer will be no.

I don't mean to be rude, just being realistic.

Again, I really hope I can just get one for myself, I won't be there until Friday.
I like many of you have long awaited something like this, I love the fact that they're doing it. I'm sure it'll sell out, and we can all hope for a second, larger printing at some point.
July 10, 2009, 01:38pm
Horde08

I have waited for this to come along for SOOOOOOO long...i hope i can get 1
July 10, 2009, 01:40pm
TechTrek

test ground?

test ground for something like this shouldnt be a comic con, in my opinion.

shoot, drop this thing at Barnes and Noble, and tons of people that are not like us (he-man freaks) would pick this up on the pure fact that its a nestolgic (spelling) book.

i know that the HARD CORE fans are on here or at comic cons, but there are plenty of grown adults, i think, that would pick this book up at a book store cause of the colors, and the memories it brings. timeless.

this method of sending it only to sdcc is kind of lame (in my opinion)
July 10, 2009, 01:40pm
RocketPunch

1000 copies is nowhere near enough, I reckon they could make 5 times as many and still sell out.

This is the kind of item that should be available for every fan, not just those lucky enough to attend SDCC.
July 10, 2009, 01:42pm
Amberbratt

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Originally Posted by MegaGearMax

The very first place we get them is SDCC. Those copies will have embossed seals and ribbons with the book number. But it will probably not be the last place.

We'll probably get the second printing...maybe like a more generalized release.

I'm not worried about this at all, because it would be crazy not to release this in some form later on.

(Heck, half the really good pictures will probably be all over the net that night...)

This is our "Gleek".

The first place they'll be available is San Diego Comic-Con. Purchases will be limited to two per guest, per wait in line.

Cool this is awesome.. we get a boook and it says (right above) "The FIRST PLACE they'll be available is SDCC and u know they are gonna make more..

Im getting this book I love MOTU art!

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