Reminder: Pre-Order for Masters of the Universe Classics Grayskull (For Production Minimums) Ends Tonight

We’re in the waning hours of the Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull pre-order, approaching the end of day cut-off to hit the pre-order minimum. I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that Mattel will move forward with Castle Grayskull, even if the pre-order minimum is not hit by the end of today.

Before I get to that, I think there’s a pretty good chance that the last-minute push for the Castle will get us over the top. And that’s the genius of using the decidedly collector-unfriendly sales technique of the thermometer. Some folks worried about hitting the goal will be putting in another order or two. Procrastinators are getting reminded that today’s the last day. And folks are rallying their friends and fellow collectors to support this once in a lifetime collectible.

But even if the target isn’t hit, it will go forward anyways. First, with how close it is now, it’s a matter of time before the minimum does get hit. There’s still a month and a half to pick up stragglers. Second, Mattel would get to be the good guy here. I can see them saying “Sure, we didn’t hit the minimum, but we wanted to do something for the Masters collectors out there!” And finally, the Mattel team has too much invested, and they sure as heck want the Castle for their own collections.

So rest assured, tomorrow the pre-order page will still be there, and we’ll get the happy announcement from Toy Guru that we’re getting Castle Grayskull made, whether we made the minimum or not. I’m so sure of it that I won’t be putting in my order until tomorrow.

(If you don’t want to risk it, you can pre-order here: Castle Grayskull® – $250. Just do it before Midnight PST tonight!)

Rock the Vote for Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull Box Art

Election Day may be over in the US, but for Masters of the Universe fans, a new campaign is just beginning. No, it’s not the push for pre-orders for Castle Grayskull, although I expect we will see some of that as we close out the final week of pre-orders (at least to hit the minimum to proceed). This vote is about which heroes and villains should appear on the box art for the castle.

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Manta Raider by Joe Amaro and Rudy Obrero – Packaged Pics

Whoo! I just got a package from Joe Amaro containing the Manta Raider vehicle that he designed with Rudy Obrero. I am sharing some packaged pics, but am going to leave it to MatthewK to take pictures of the Manta Raider itself with some Masters of the Universe Classics figures. I’m going to be on the road, and let’s face it – Matt will do a better job of it than me. 🙂

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Poll: Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull Available for Pre-Order – Did You Buy It?

Mattel has released hi-res versions of the Castle Grayskull pics in their New York Comic Con panel slideshow, and the pre-order page for the Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull is now live. The big question now is whether you’re going to commit to plunk down the $250 when and if this ships in Fall of 2013.

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MattyCollector Doubles Up on Masters of the Universe and DC Universe Classics on 10/15 – Don’t Miss Poison Ivy!

It’s a big sales day today at Matty as our friend, Logistics, has us doubling up on both Masters of the Universe Classics and DC Universe Classics. On the Club Eternia front, you’ve got both Rattlor and Frosta for sub figures, and the Cuisinart-inspired Cy-Chop if you signed up for the 30th Anniversary sub. From Club Infinite Earths it’s Poison Ivy and Elasti-Girl, plus the DC All-Stars with Red Robin and Superboy Prime on Matty for the first time.

For convenience, here’s the MattyCollector.com bundle page for 10/15. Good shopping!

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