Masters of the Universe Classics Update

Mattel posted a Masters of the Universe Classics update on Facebook.  With respect to their proposed solution for subscriptions and bonus figures, I think they’re thinking too specifically about MOTU when they talk about estimating the number of bonus figures so that they can be included in the sub.

I am *not* looking for a sub that includes the bonus figures too.  I want a more general solution that simply lets me combine any order I place that month with my sub – that way I can combine shipping not only with MOTU Classics bonus figures, but with DC Universe Classics, Ghostbusters, and any other items I might want to pick up.  Doesn’t that make more sense to you?

Matty and MOTU Classics update

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Hey He-Fans,

Wanted to give everyone the latest update on MOTU Classics and try to answer some outstanding questions on the brand.

First off, Teela is sold out. Those who have a 2009 Club Eternia subscription will be getting Teela just as planned. We may not have gotten the shipping confirmation off as quick as we wanted, but the subscriptions were sent first, with the remaining stock sold on MattyCollector.com (and now sold out!)

So if you have a subscription, never fear, the Warrior Goddess is on her way!

In other news, we have completed our customer service hand over to Digital River. We now have a dedicated online customer service option in addition to the 1 877 GO MATTY phone number. By moving customer service from Mattel to Digital River, we are able to better sync the shipping with customer service to better answer your questions and provide the best service possible.

We’ll also have a ton of new content coming soon to the site such as bulletin boards, product archives and heritage product galleries. We’re working everyday to make the site more accessable and user friendly!

A lot of fans have also asked why the 2010 subscription can’t include the “bonus figures” (like Zodak, Goddess and Battle Armor He-Man). The answer is simple. We don’t yet know how many bonus figures we are doing in 2010. The subscriptions can only be for guaranteed figures, and the only figures we know for sure are the 12 monthly figures starting in 2010 with Adora in January.

Right now we are keeping a careful eye on Zodak and the next few “bonus” non subscription figures. If these do well, we will continue the second figure or Large Scale Beast skus in 2010 in some months. If they do not do well, we will just roll the bonus figures into the monthly figure releases. This is why we can’t comment on figures past Moss Man right now.

Once we have a better idea of how much support their is for extra figures, we can lock down exactly how many we will do in 2010 and will then add them to the 2011 subscription. 2010 is still a testing ground, so bear with us as we work out whether or not their is enough support to keep the bonus figures going!

Drop a line anytime and I’ll do my best to answer as quick as possible to keep all of our fans in the loop! Great stuff is coming in 2010, just hold onto your hats cause this will be a wild ride!

Matty

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Auction of Two Masters of the Universe Paintings to Benefit Children Affected by AIDS Foundation

Two original pieces of Masters of the Universe art are up for auction from Mattel to benefit the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF).  “Battle Armor He-man with Battle Cat” and “Battle Bones” were painted by William George in 1984 and were used as packaging art for the toys.  Both were featured in the limited edition MOTU Art Book that was sold to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation at San Diego Comic-Con this year, with the Battle Cat painting on the cover.

These paintings are two of over seventy pieces of art up for auction, which also includes items from the Barbie and Hot Wheels archives and original pieces by Mattel employees.

You may see these items in person at the Dream Halloween Art Show Preview Night on Thursday this week and register silent bids.  This is a free event open to the general public.  Live bidding will take place on Saturday at Dream Halloween Los Angeles – tickets for this event are $300 for adults and $250 for kids.  You may also bid by phone, starting at around 5:30PM on Saturday, but have to register in advance by calling 310-258-0850 before end of business on Friday.

The minimum bid for either of the two MOTU pieces is $1,000.  Good luck on your bidding!

For more information visit the Children Afffected by AIDS Foundation.

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James Cameron Avatar 3.75-Inch Figures on Mattycollector.com Starting December 1

Mattel has announced that its line of 3.75-inch figures for the upcoming Avatar movie by James Cameron will be on sale starting December 1 on Mattycollector.com.  I find this really interesting, because this will be the first time that Mattel is selling a mass market-oriented product on Mattycollector.com while the product is still in the retail channel, although it’s a month after the line started hitting retail stores.

This is something they are planning to do with DC Universe Classics too.  Originally the “month after retail” was to start with wave 9, but that was changed to wave 11, when Mattel’s stash of wave 9 were in short supply.

Also interesting is the choice of the 3.75-inch line over the 6-inch line – I would think that the 6-inch line, in scale with its Dark Knight Movie Masters and Ghostbusters lines would have been more suited for the Mattycollector.com customer base.  Maybe there’s more coming.

James Cameron’s Avatar™ Is Coming!

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Welcome, Avatar Fans!

I’m seriously stoked about the latest news here at MattyCollector.com… the adventure-packed world of James Cameron’s Avatar™ is coming to my site! There’s an amazing collection of figures, creatures, and vehicles — all inspired by the visually groundbreaking movie.

We’ve got all the key characters, like hero Jake Sully, tough guy Colonel Miles Quaritch, and warrior princess Neytiri. Creatures include the six-legged Direhorse and the Mountain Banshee, and you gotta check out the wicked AMP Suit and the RDA Gunship vehicles!

I can’t tell you which is my favorite, ’cause they’re all incredible. Do yourself a favor and see all the images here. James Cameron’s Avatar™ is available in stores now, and on MattyCollector.com on December 1, 2009. Now would be a great time to sign up for email from me, so you’ll get a reminder, straight to your inbox.

—Matty

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AFP Ask Matty Round-Up for 10/15

Here are the latest questions and answers from Mattel. Thanks to Mattel and Toy Guru!

World Wrestling Entertainment

1. Nice to see some info and pics of the upcoming WWE lines. Can you highlight the differences between the Basic and Elite Collections? Are the main differences in the amount of articulation? Are the scales compatible between both lines?

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The WWE basic and Elite figures are approximately seven-inch figures are created in “Superstar scale,” assuring accuracy in body-type differential across the “Monday Night Raw,” “Friday Night SmackDown” and “ECW” rosters. Pay-Per-View themed basic figures will also be available throughout the year. The Elite Figures feature 26 points of articulation and authentic ring attire such as masks, armbands and costumes. For the first time ever, each figure in both lines come with a figure stand and name placard.

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Ghostbusters, MOTU Classics, and Dark Knight Figures On Sale October 15

It’s a big day on Thursday on Mattycollector.com. Five items go up on sale at Noon EST:

While you’re there, why not order one of the DC Universe Classics 2-packs?  Mattel recently announced in one of the Ask Matty Q&As that the Animal Instincts 2-pack in December will be the last.  I can only conclude that the earlier 2-packs, Space Heroes and Battle for Earth 3, haven’t performed as well as they’d like, since they’re both still available.  If you’ve been on the fence, show some support and maybe we can get Mattel to continue making DCUC 2-packs with more obscure characters!

Good luck on Matty tomorrow!

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