SDCC 2017 Playmates exclusive Usagi - Page 5

NoPressApril · 07-28-2017, 06:34 PM

I really like this figure. I was able to score 2 and I am sending them to AFA on Monday for uncirculated grading. I'll post pics when they get back.

tmntfannumerouno · 07-28-2017, 06:49 PM

Seeing whats on ebay now and what has already been sold makes me wonder how many of these went to scalpers and how many went to actual collectors.

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 07-28-2017, 07:39 PM

A close friend of mine went to SDCC and said most of them went to scalpers.

*wpugh2424* · 07-28-2017, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ***First of Two Latin Kings***

A close friend of mine went to SDCC and said most of them went to scalpers.

Figured

NoPressApril · 07-28-2017, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tmntfannumerouno

Seeing whats on ebay now and what has already been sold makes me wonder how many of these went to scalpers and how many went to actual collectors.

I am pretty sure that I purchased one from a press member and one from a vendor. I was so determined to get one that I ordered 2, each from a different seller on preview night. I figured that I would be lucky to get one, I was tickled when I actually got both! I'm grading them for preservation as well as the fact that I can grade them with the front flap permanently opened, and they will display beautifully.

tmntfannumerouno · 07-29-2017, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ***First of Two Latin Kings***

A close friend of mine went to SDCC and said most of them went to scalpers.

Yep that's what I figured

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 07-30-2017, 05:37 AM

He said there was literally moaning and gnashing of teeth.

NoPressApril · 07-30-2017, 08:03 AM

That's why I went in with a game plan. I was determined. Instead of spending thousands of dollars traveling and going to the con (for nothing apparently) I just gave in and paid the scalper prices. I found the average going rate as of preview night and ordered within that price range, knowing that anything less was just going to be "unable to get" and refunded. I know how scalpers are.
This is one instance where I can say that if not for those scalpers this actual collector would not have his figure. Yeah, I know. I didn't like typing it anymore than you liked reading it lol. I do think that anyone who pays these ridiculous scalper prices is more than likely an actual collector though, at 250.00 there isn't exactly a lot of room for profit (unless you were that original scalper who paid 30.00 lol.)

TMNTFanatic4Life · 07-31-2017, 09:39 AM

I got my Comic con Usagi today. It's pretty cool and I'm happy I was able to get one.

*Coro* · 07-31-2017, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NoPressApril

That's why I went in with a game plan. I was determined. Instead of spending thousands of dollars traveling and going to the con (for nothing apparently) I just gave in and paid the scalper prices. I found the average going rate as of preview night and ordered within that price range, knowing that anything less was just going to be "unable to get" and refunded. I know how scalpers are.
This is one instance where I can say that if not for those scalpers this actual collector would not have his figure. Yeah, I know. I didn't like typing it anymore than you liked reading it lol. I do think that anyone who pays these ridiculous scalper prices is more than likely an actual collector though, at 250.00 there isn't exactly a lot of room for profit (unless you were that original scalper who paid 30.00 lol.)

I paid 250 for mine and it arrived the other day. I only bought for that price if the box was mint and it was signed by Stan. I think 250 is fair for a mint box, with mailer and signed. At one point I was working with someone that refused to sent pics of the box in the 300 range. Lots of these were man handled pretty bad apparently.

*Autbot_Benz* · 08-02-2017, 12:39 PM

No surprise but Playmates sent one to Pixel Dan

*TurtleWA* · 08-02-2017, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

No surprise but Playmates sent one to Pixel Dan

Can't make myself watch the video. To envious that I couldn't get one for $30. I kind of always thought the reviews were for awareness of "available" products like infomercials. But I guess considering these aren't readily available this video is purely a show and tell.

billcook1980 · 08-02-2017, 03:07 PM

Pixel Dan is nothing but a tool. He loves rubbing in the fact that he gets sent these freebies.

Rewdog · 08-02-2017, 03:52 PM

Looks like I have been stitched up, paid $180 (plus GSP fees), this seems to go for $200+ now. Anyhow, seller told me had shipped and gave me a reference, this hasn't moved since 22nd which shows a label was printed. After chasing up, he insisted that it had gone as part of a pile of packages and should be appear when it has been scanned again.

I chased again last night and he has instantly come back and refunded me without seeming to interrogate USPS as to the whereabouts etc. However, I have noticed he sold another Usagi for $220 or so. Doesn't seem to quite add up although could be completely true.

OrokuYoshiFilms · 08-02-2017, 06:09 PM

Damn that sedge hat is sweet...

ZacksSoUgly · 08-03-2017, 12:04 AM

I was at SDCC and can totally attest to the fact that these were definitely being bought out by the scalpers. I'm hoping some ACTUAL fans/collectors got one for retail, but based on what I saw and what I heard it doesn't seem like it. I had a badge that granted me early access, got in 30min before doors opened, and the Nickelodeon line was capped. Seems like it would've been extremely hard for a "normal" attendee to obtain one.

LUCKILY for me, I won a contest that Nickelodeon was doing on their Instagram story and I received an SDCC Usagi signed by Stan. They gave away 5 through that contest. I was really bummed after seeing the crazy lines and the scalper prices, but I got one for free so that definitely turned my frown upside down. (Not trying to brag or rub anything in, just saying...)

*DestronMirage22* · 08-03-2017, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by billcook1980

Pixel Dan is nothing but a tool. He loves rubbing in the fact that he gets sent these freebies.

I agree with you, and nice first post!

*snake* · 08-03-2017, 12:37 AM

Jeez, they really screwed this one up. Has a SDCC exclusive EVER been handled properly?

*I Crave Pizza No More* · 08-03-2017, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ZacksSoUgly

LUCKILY for me, I won a contest that Nickelodeon was doing on their Instagram story and I received an SDCC Usagi signed by Stan. They gave away 5 through that contest. I was really bummed after seeing the crazy lines and the scalper prices, but I got one for free so that definitely turned my frown upside down. (Not trying to brag or rub anything in, just saying...)

Congrats, man. Glad that a real fan was able to get one.

Danakin · 08-03-2017, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by snake

Jeez, they really screwed this one up. Has a SDCC exclusive EVER been handled properly?

NECA's, this year in fact.

If you're talking specifically Nick/Playmates, then the last two I was present for (Shadow Leo and Chrome Shredder) were easy to obtain.

08-02-2017, 12:39 PM	#91
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 8,275	No surprise but Playmates sent one to Pixel Dan __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

08-03-2017, 12:04 AM	#96
ZacksSoUgly Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 104	I was at SDCC and can totally attest to the fact that these were definitely being bought out by the scalpers. I'm hoping some ACTUAL fans/collectors got one for retail, but based on what I saw and what I heard it doesn't seem like it. I had a badge that granted me early access, got in 30min before doors opened, and the Nickelodeon line was capped. Seems like it would've been extremely hard for a "normal" attendee to obtain one. LUCKILY for me, I won a contest that Nickelodeon was doing on their Instagram story and I received an SDCC Usagi signed by Stan. They gave away 5 through that contest. I was really bummed after seeing the crazy lines and the scalper prices, but I got one for free so that definitely turned my frown upside down. (Not trying to brag or rub anything in, just saying...) __________________ Check out TMNT articles I've written for The Hundreds : TMNT Movie Rankings Top 10 Comics of 2015 Kevin Eastman Interview TMNT Collecting Social Media Instagram : @ZOSOtmnt

07-28-2017, 06:34 PM	#81
NoPressApril Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: as far away from reality as possible Posts: 307	I really like this figure. I was able to score 2 and I am sending them to AFA on Monday for uncirculated grading. I'll post pics when they get back.

07-28-2017, 06:49 PM	#82
tmntfannumerouno Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 785	Seeing whats on ebay now and what has already been sold makes me wonder how many of these went to scalpers and how many went to actual collectors.

07-30-2017, 08:03 AM	#88
NoPressApril Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: as far away from reality as possible Posts: 307	That's why I went in with a game plan. I was determined. Instead of spending thousands of dollars traveling and going to the con (for nothing apparently) I just gave in and paid the scalper prices. I found the average going rate as of preview night and ordered within that price range, knowing that anything less was just going to be "unable to get" and refunded. I know how scalpers are. This is one instance where I can say that if not for those scalpers this actual collector would not have his figure. Yeah, I know. I didn't like typing it anymore than you liked reading it lol. I do think that anyone who pays these ridiculous scalper prices is more than likely an actual collector though, at 250.00 there isn't exactly a lot of room for profit (unless you were that original scalper who paid 30.00 lol.)

07-31-2017, 09:39 AM	#89
TMNTFanatic4Life Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 677	I got my Comic con Usagi today. It's pretty cool and I'm happy I was able to get one.

08-02-2017, 03:07 PM	#93
billcook1980 Random Punk Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 24	Pixel Dan is nothing but a tool. He loves rubbing in the fact that he gets sent these freebies.

08-02-2017, 03:52 PM	#94
Rewdog Thug Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 82	Looks like I have been stitched up, paid $180 (plus GSP fees), this seems to go for $200+ now. Anyhow, seller told me had shipped and gave me a reference, this hasn't moved since 22nd which shows a label was printed. After chasing up, he insisted that it had gone as part of a pile of packages and should be appear when it has been scanned again. I chased again last night and he has instantly come back and refunded me without seeming to interrogate USPS as to the whereabouts etc. However, I have noticed he sold another Usagi for $220 or so. Doesn't seem to quite add up although could be completely true.

08-02-2017, 06:09 PM	#95
OrokuYoshiFilms Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: The Mutant Module Posts: 908	Damn that sedge hat is sweet...

08-03-2017, 12:37 AM	#98
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,230	Jeez, they really screwed this one up. Has a SDCC exclusive EVER been handled properly?