TMNT Ultimate Collection HC Volume 1 - LBCC B&W Limited Edition [Archive]

rich

11-23-2011, 11:16 AM

Hey everyone...IDW just released copies of the TMNT Ultimate Collection HC Volume 1 - LBCC B&W Limited Edition for sale on their web store (https://shop.idwpublishing.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-ultimate-collection-volume-1-variant-edition.html).

I confirmed with IDW that this variant is still limited to 250 copies and they took (and sold) only 50 copies at the Long Beach Comic Con. This batch is the remaining 200 (well, 199 now :tsmile:).

Get them while they last!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :D

Sorry for the new thread on this topic...the search function wasn't working when using my tablet and I wanted to get the word out.

Abnormal Freak

11-23-2011, 02:48 PM

Cool. o.o Part of me wants to cancel my Amazon order, but I think I like the partially colored and mostly gray-toned cover more (even though I would have preferred it all be colored).

Venom

11-23-2011, 03:20 PM

One hundred ninety-eight. :tcool:

Archon_Turtle

11-23-2011, 04:17 PM

Part of me gets really bothered when they do this for con exclusives. Not that I don't want people to be able to get the book who arent in range of the con, but that the people who go through the effort of going to the cons to get exclusives end up paying substantially MORE for something they could just get online. Yeah **** that. The con-goers end up paying for the book + plus con ticket price + gas + time (drive time + line time).

Not to mention calling something a con exclusive and then having it NOT be exclusive to the con is simply lying.

I wonder how the people who have been paying $150+ for it on ebay are feeling right about now...

Venom

11-23-2011, 04:30 PM

The con-goers end up paying for the book + plus con ticket price + gas + time (drive time + line time).

How many people attending simply to to get one item, though? They're paying for the experience of attending a Con, not to get first access to a limited run book.

Not to mention calling something a con exclusive and then having it NOT be exclusive to the con is simply lying.

To use an analogy you're familiar with, it's almost akin to a game company calling locked, on-disc content "DLC" when it's not. Or a better example, a game being announced as an exclusive and later being released on another console.

Archon_Turtle

11-23-2011, 04:37 PM

To use an analogy you're familiar with, it's almost akin to a game company calling locked, on-disc content "DLC" when it's not. Or a better example, a game being announced as an exclusive and later being released on another console.

EDIT: And what is the fan reaction when they do that? (http://www.destructoid.com/2k-confirms-on-disc-dlc-tries-to-justify-it-167007.phtml)

Just because there is a precedence doesn't make it right. ESPECIALLY since IDW claimed to multiple people via email that they had sold out the run at the show. They had people convinced they didn't have anymore copies...so they went to ebay and paid triple or more.

EDIT: Also to answer your other question. LBCC was really really tiny. I wouldn't be surprised at all if there were quite a few folks who went there for specific reasons (obviously not all of them for the turtles books -- but to see someone specific, or for another exclusive, etc). Obviously that isn't a metric we can measure.

rich

11-23-2011, 05:29 PM

Archon, totally agree with you that this was advertised as a Con exclusive...the details are still on the IDW site (http://www.idwpublishing.com/news/article/2066). That part is frustrating and I'm sure those that paid so much are not very happy.

However, I tend to agree with Venom. Did you only go to the LBCC in order to pick up a copy of this and you wouldn't have gone otherwise? Don't forget that the Con-goers that picked up a copy of this (yourself included) could get an awesome sketch and signature from Kevin at the show. I know I would have done that if I were there and I also know that the Ltd. Ed. book I ordered today won't have that. I'd say that's worth a ticket, some time, and gas money. :)

Archon_Turtle

11-23-2011, 05:42 PM

However, I tend to agree with Venom. Did you only go to the LBCC in order to pick up a copy of this and you wouldn't have gone otherwise?

Yes.

Don't forget that the Con-goers that picked up a copy of this (yourself included) could get an awesome sketch and signature from Kevin at the show. I know I would have done that if I were there and I also know that the Ltd. Ed. book I ordered today won't have that. I'd say that's worth a ticket, some time, and gas money. :)

I would concede that point if Kevin wasn't a super accessible creator who regularly attends conventions all over the place (both great things). You don't need to have gone to that convention to get a sketch; He does pretty regular signings for free.

Abnormal Freak

11-23-2011, 05:48 PM

Uuuuugh. Just plunked down the $57.13. :p Gonna be hating myself for this (until the book arrives in my hands and all that buyer's remorse melts away). And I'll be getting it in addition to the regular book.

King Suck

11-23-2011, 05:55 PM

While Im happy at the chance to get a copy I'm with Archon on this. I remember him saying in the forum thread he was going to the Con for this. That would piss me off to go to a Con to get an exclusive that gets a general release several weeks later.

Added its rather crappy of them to mislead me. I emailed IDW right after the Con asking if any were left over/heldback and they emailed me back they were sold out "at the con" and sent me info on how to order the regular version.

Im going to order this but Ill air another complaint as Ive found IDW shipping leaves a lot to be desired. I ordered Ashley Woods BBB (which was a SDCC exclusive) earlier this year direct from them and even sent a note asking them to pack it well and it was put in a thin box Boarders style with no padding or other protection and arrived with more dings and dents then my first car. Not what I expect for a new $125 book in a slip case direct from the publisher.

I love IDWs work and am really impressed by some of the guys involvement on this board. From Ashley Woods work to Godzilla Ive enjoyed their releases. I have been a fan before they got TMNT but there's definitely room for improvement.

Bobby Curnow

11-23-2011, 06:29 PM

Reading over this thread, this is news to me, I thought we were completely solid out at the Con too. I agree... seems like we could have done a better job of clarifying things. I talked to our warehouse guy about it, to see if I could get more information. He said:

"As far as I know, we told people at the show that the HC was of a limited edition of 300 copies (which it still is) and that it was an IDW Exclusive, but not that it was exclusive to the show in Long Beach. At the time, we weren't sure how the remainder would be made available later on, so we were just telling people we sold out of what we had available, but the signals may have gotten crossed on that last one for a few customers. Also, a lot of people were referring to all of the variants as the Long Beach Exclusives when purchasing, so if they weren't corrected they may have assumed it was exclusive to that show, when in fact it was just a IDW exclusive, not a Long Beach exclusive."

Conventions, typically, are madhouses. Things are hectic, people are tired, messages get mixed up. I know at conventions people have asked me about say, a Transformers variant (a property I have nothing to do with), and I try and reply based on what I remember being discussed, usually several days prior. I know for a fact that I've stated information that I later learned to be wrong. I'm assuming the same type of thing happened here.

Ultimately, those are just excuses. Well meaning excuses, and I don't think anything was intentionally done to screw people over but... I agree there's room for improvement here from IDW.

Apologies for confusion.

Samhain

11-23-2011, 06:33 PM

I went and placed an order. I actually like the colored cover better but couldn't pass the variant up. There's only 250 of them out there!:tcool:

rich

11-23-2011, 07:28 PM

..."As far as I know, we told people at the show that the HC was of a limited edition of 300 copies (which it still is) and that it was an IDW Exclusive, but not that it was exclusive to the show in Long Beach...

Hey Bobby, thanks for stepping in and commenting on this. We all do appreciate your direct involvement with TMNT fans.

I don't know if you went to the link in my previous post but if you do I think you'll see why we're kind of ticked off at this. Clearly it states on the IDW site "*Ask about the convention exclusive Ultimate TMNT Hardcover!"
I won't speak for how anyone else interprets "convention exclusive" but I would interpret that as "only available at the convention."

Plus, we all emailed the IDW Store and heard that it was "sold out at the show." Just kind of blows for anyone that paid some major cash for this on the second-hand market.

rich

11-23-2011, 07:40 PM

You don't need to have gone to that convention to get a sketch; He does pretty regular signings for free.

True, but he never comes to visit his favorite TMNT fan in Colorado. ;)

Well, although this turned out OK for those of us that couldn't attend the LBCC I can definitely side with you on this and your frustration in seeing this available online. Given what King Suck said about IDW shipping we may all be pissed off here in a few days anyway when our copies arrive. :o

Roseangelo

11-23-2011, 07:41 PM

Reading over this thread, this is news to me, I thought we were completely solid out at the Con too. I agree... seems like we could have done a better job of clarifying things.

I think it would have helped if IDW had actually announced this book existed, instead of simply mentioning it as an aside on the page that Rich linked to.

However, I have no sympathy for people who went to the Con just for this or who paid a ridiculous price for it on eBay. That's the game you play with exclusives. It's still you making the decisions on how to spend your money.

King Suck

11-23-2011, 08:42 PM

However, I have no sympathy for people who went to the Con just for this or who paid a ridiculous price for it on eBay. That's the game you play with exclusives. It's still you making the decisions on how to spend your money.

The con reality you speak of should not apply to publishers and/or vendors but more to the professional flipper crowd. Misleading info from a publisher leads to purchase decisions from the consumer.

I think its a communication issue (mostly internal) rather then the folks at IDW trying to pull one over. 200 copies aren't worth anywhere near a loyal & VOCAL fan base such as the one TMNT has. As far as I'm concerned Bobby publicly addressing these concerns is a big step in the right direction for me.

Rose, even as a new jack to this forum like myself I've recognized that you are a valuable contributor to this forum and are an irreplaceable asset to TMNT fan community. I've referred others to and referenced your blog many times since finding my way here. That said a little empathy goes a long way.

Abnormal Freak

11-23-2011, 09:11 PM

Considering it was believed that it was a con exclusive, it's reasonable to expect that serious collectors (I'm not one of them) would go to the con or pay a high price on eBay. I'd be pissed too if I were one of them—not that it's not actually a con exclusive, but that information led everyone to believe it was. After all, I am happy to get the book relatively cheap. ;)

Roseangelo

11-23-2011, 09:14 PM

The problem with collecting is that people get too engrossed in limited edition numbers and this and that fact that makes their item better than another person's item. They forget to actually enjoy whatever it is they are buying.

As a person who has been a hardcore collector of the comics, I made the conscious decision to not seek out every single variation IDW was coming out with. Not an easy decision to make, but it's just not something I can do financially right now. Maybe in the future I'll go back and track them all down. I don't know. But it all boils down to decisions on how we decide to spend our money. The situation here is unfortunate, but I can't have sympathy for someone who made a decision to buy an item simply because the circumstances surrounding the item have changed. I've been on the other side of this before. It sucks, but it's all part of the game we choose to play.

And Stephan came out of LBCC with more than just this book (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=35542), so his grounds for complaint are slim at best. Really, you should never go to a convention for just one reason, because you always run the risk of having that person/event you're going for getting canceled.

Samhain

11-23-2011, 09:36 PM

I haven't had the pleasure of meeting Kevin. I can't get to any of these events that he attends because of where I live. In the end, we are getting a book that alot of us thought we would never own because of location and the fact that they are so high priced on Ebay. I for one am happy.

King Suck

11-23-2011, 09:43 PM

azrael

11-23-2011, 10:23 PM

if someone wanted to they could buy 2 copies and ship me one. in return i would ship my color version plus pay for the shipping to me :D

Archon_Turtle

11-23-2011, 10:46 PM

The problem with collecting is that people get too engrossed in limited edition numbers and this and that fact that makes their item better than another person's item. They forget to actually enjoy whatever it is they are buying.

I don't know that that is a particularly fair statement. For some of us, the hunt for limited runs is a significant part of the joy of collecting. For you to judge where someone's joy of collecting is derived from is kind of lame.

And Stephan came out of LBCC with more than just this book (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=35542), so his grounds for complaint are slim at best.

I'm not really sure how those books enter into the argument, but I'll address it anyway. Kevin and I had planned those books since we spoke about it at the Issue #1 Golden Apple launch. The fact that they changed hands at the convention is neither here nor there. In fact, those were done for me as a surprise on day two of the convention. I didn't know he was going to do them at LBCC until he told me at the end of the day on day 1.

Roseangelo

11-23-2011, 11:20 PM

I don't know that that is a particularly fair statement. For some of us, the hunt for limited runs is a significant part of the joy of collecting. For you to judge where someone's joy of collecting is derived from is kind of lame.

Which is why you went to the convention to get the book. You could have not gone and gambled getting it through the secondary market or through IDW if it didn't sell out. You made your choice. No sympathy.

All I was ever saying was that individuals are in control of making their own choices, and no one forced them to do anything or pay any certain amount of money for this book.

King Suck

11-25-2011, 04:05 PM

I dont like the idea of a soft tax on a more popular item.

Shipping on the TMNT ultimate collection cost me $15.18 for a total of 65.17.
the PoPbot BBB which is 3-5 times larger and over 10 pounds cost me $9.54 for shipping.

I was told this drink was the sh*t and here I am spitting out my first sip looking at you like WTF?! Tell Ted to lock it down. We have the memory of elephants.

I went back and looked over my to order receipts and in the case of BBB Media mail was used by IDW and on the Ultimate variant it looks like Fed Ex is the only option.

If Fed Ex gets it here undamaged Ill gladly pay a lil more on this and future orders for shipping. I apologize for my soft tax remark.

oldschoolturtlesfan

11-26-2011, 04:41 PM

I would only be upset if they printed more copies, thus making it not limited.

Venom

11-26-2011, 05:01 PM

I went back and looked over my to order receipts and in the case of BBB Media mail was used by IDW and on the Ultimate variant it looks like Fed Ex is the only option.

If Fed Ex gets it here undamaged Ill gladly pay a lil more on this and future orders for shipping. I apologize for my soft tax remark.

Interesting, I was given a less expensive option, bringing my total to 57 and some change.

King Suck

11-26-2011, 05:09 PM

Interesting, I was given a less expensive option, bringing my total to 57 and some change.

That got me curious and I went through the entire reorder process again to see if I missed anything.

I'm an Idiot. I choose the cheapest Fed Ex option without even seeing the USPS column shipping options. Oh well live and learn. My apologies to IDW.

Samhain

11-26-2011, 09:03 PM

Has anyone's order shipped yet? I haven't recieved a shipping notice yet.

azrael

11-26-2011, 09:03 PM

How fast do these ship? I canceled amazon and bit the bullet...

I ordered mine on Friday I assume they will ship out Monday.

I ordered it with Fedex ground when do you guys/gals think it will arrive, based on your experience. BTW I live in the ATL.

azrael

11-26-2011, 09:04 PM

Has anyone's order shipped yet? I haven't recieved a shipping notice yet.

^^^this :P

Samhain

11-26-2011, 09:06 PM

azrael

11-26-2011, 10:23 PM

I cancelled my Amazon order to get the limited edition... I liked that cover better.

TheCanadiandrome

11-26-2011, 11:32 PM

Has anyone's order shipped yet? I haven't recieved a shipping notice yet.

Mine did and it says I should get it soon

Roseangelo

11-27-2011, 02:45 AM

Has anyone's order shipped yet? I haven't recieved a shipping notice yet.

These were listed for sale the day before Thanksgiving and it's currently Sunday. Waiting until Monday for anything to happen isn't unreasonable.

azrael

11-27-2011, 05:49 AM

These were listed for sale the day before Thanksgiving and it's currently Sunday. Waiting until Monday for anything to happen isn't unreasonable.

Wow it was just wed, lol I felt it was listed way before that is the only reason I asked. Trying to see what the average is in "processing and shipping."

As anyone ordered anything from IDW directly before?

Samhain

11-27-2011, 08:39 AM

These were listed for sale the day before Thanksgiving and it's currently Sunday. Waiting until Monday for anything to happen isn't unreasonable.

Never said it was. Amazon orders started shipping yesterday so I was just wondering if anyone's IDW order had shipped, that's all.

ssjup81

11-27-2011, 02:06 PM

I ordered my copy through Amazon and it's been shipped. I ordered two copies. One to collect, one to read. My amount came to $63.60. The S&H was $4.98.

John Pannozzi

11-27-2011, 09:24 PM

It's strange. My copy has yet to arrive at my LCBS.

azrael

11-28-2011, 08:23 AM

You lcbs probrobly ordered through amazon. Saved making $20+ off of you.

Samhain

11-29-2011, 02:20 PM

Does IDW not give a shipping notice or tracking # ? I have yet to recieve anything like that...

oldschoolturtlesfan

11-29-2011, 02:24 PM

Is anybody else surprised that these are still in stock? I hope this does not mean that sales are not going as expected because I was really hoping to get everything at least in tpb format.

rich

11-29-2011, 03:27 PM

Does IDW not give a shipping notice or tracking # ? I have yet to recieve anything like that...

I received a notice yesterday from IDW that mine had shipped.

azrael

11-29-2011, 03:31 PM

Mine did and it says I should get it soon

Is that the variant or the regular edition?

Samhain

11-29-2011, 03:31 PM

I received a notice yesterday from IDW that mine had shipped.

What shipping did you choose? I got the cheapest one..

azrael

11-29-2011, 03:31 PM

I received a notice yesterday from IDW that mine had shipped.

when did you order?

rich

11-29-2011, 03:32 PM

What shipping did you choose? I got the cheapest one..

I chose the Priority Mail which was the next option above the basic.

rich

11-29-2011, 03:33 PM

when did you order?

Wed. Nov. 23

Samhain

11-29-2011, 03:34 PM

I chose the Priority Mail which was the next option above the basic.

Just saw this on the IDW store page,

''Notice: All orders placed over the holiday weekend will experience a slight delay in processing and will begin shipping out on Monday November 28 in the order that they were received. Thanks!''

So, that explains it.:)

azrael

11-29-2011, 03:35 PM

thank you!!

Nice find Sam Hain... Now I just hope I get mine :(

ssjup81

11-29-2011, 04:48 PM

Mine came yesterday. I took it into work today and read in the break room during my break. It was so nice reading it.

TheCanadiandrome

11-29-2011, 10:00 PM

Is that the variant or the regular edition?

Regular edition as I didn't know about the variant

azrael

11-30-2011, 09:10 AM

Regular edition as I didn't know about the variant

I cancelled my Amazon order as soon as I knew I would be able to pay for it.

which was literally like 2 days before...

I got email saying my order shipped I should have it bout the 3rd

rich

12-01-2011, 06:13 PM

Just saw that the Limited Edition I ordered from IDW arrived today. I haven't had the chance to open it up yet but the box looks to be in decent shape. I'll follow up later once it's opened up to let you know the state of things inside.

As for the regular edition, I got notice that it shipped today so it will be next week until I see it.

azrael

12-03-2011, 05:54 AM

what does the back of each book say? I know one says TCRI but the other says something different.

King Suck

12-03-2011, 08:51 AM

Got my variant from IDW today. Its Bigger then i expected. Only been able to glimpse though it so far but cant wait to sit down and read though it.

It arrived minty fresh with no damage what so ever. Wrapped in bubble wrap, surrounded by packing peanuts with a comic board backing on each side of the box. Very well packed!

My only initial complaint (and i knew this when i ordered it) is that there was no slip cover. Something that Ive grown used to from IDWs hardcovers. It would have been cool to have a slip cover with the colored cover version for the limited edition and vise versa for the regular edition.

Hats off to IDW.You guys make the highest quality hardbacks in the biz. After the holidays Im going to pick up a Monstrous Collection of Steve Niles and Bernie Wrightson. Been on my radar for awhile.

TheCanadiandrome

12-03-2011, 08:51 PM

I cancelled my Amazon order as soon as I knew I would be able to pay for it.

which was literally like 2 days before...

I got email saying my order shipped I should have it bout the 3rd

variant wasn't a big deal for me, i'm pleased with what i got

Abnormal Freak

12-03-2011, 11:42 PM

what does the back of each book say? I know one says TCRI but the other says something different.

The back of the regular edition covers up the TCRI lettering with info stating which issues are included.

azrael

12-04-2011, 09:05 AM

The back of the regular edition covers up the TCRI lettering with info stating which issues are included.

thank you...

King Suck

12-04-2011, 09:08 AM

what does the back of each book say? I know one says TCRI but the other says something different.

You might have to squint a little for the regular version but the IDW site (https://shop.idwpublishing.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-ultimate-collection-volume-1.html) has images of both that you can blow up.

azrael

12-04-2011, 09:37 AM

variant wasn't a big deal for me, i'm pleased with what i got

same here, I didnt order multiple copies I just want 1 and it nicely reprinted. I didnt buy it because of variant I bought because I prefer Black and White.

TheCanadiandrome

12-04-2011, 11:05 PM

Can't wait for the next one

rich

12-12-2011, 09:06 AM

Just saw that the Limited Edition I ordered from IDW arrived today. I haven't had the chance to open it up yet but the box looks to be in decent shape. I'll follow up later once it's opened up to let you know the state of things inside.

Forgot to write back and update on this...

the book arrived in perfect shape, wrapped in bubble wrap with some paper around it. I would have liked it to be in a plastic sleeve given its cost but I'm happy with it.

Is anybody else surprised that these are still in stock?

No, not with people still paying over $100 on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEENAGE-MUTANT-NINJA-TURTLES-ULTIMATE-COLLECTION-1-TMNT-LBCC-HARDCOVER-VARIANT-/250946249285?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6d8fe245#ht_724wt_1348) for them.

Archon, was that your auction? Just wondering because that's the picture you used in your post (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showpost.php?p=885108&postcount=8) about your LBCC copy.

oldschoolturtlesfan

12-12-2011, 09:22 AM

No, not with people still paying over $100 on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEENAGE-MUTANT-NINJA-TURTLES-ULTIMATE-COLLECTION-1-TMNT-LBCC-HARDCOVER-VARIANT-/250946249285?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6d8fe245#ht_724wt_1348) for them.

What do you mean no? That Ebay auction goes with my point. If they are selling for $100 on an auction site, it is surprising they are still in stock for retail from the publisher. With a limited run of 250 to 300 one would assume they would be sold out given how well the book is selling. You would at least think some Ebay seller would buy multiple copies to try and make a buck off the fans that still think that these were only available at the Con.

rich

12-12-2011, 09:39 AM

What do you mean no?

You asked, "Is anyone still surprised that these are still in stock?" I answered "no" because people are buying them on eBay instead of the IDW site. In other words, "I am not surprised these are still in stock given that people aren't going to IDW and are instead going to eBay." That's what I mean by "no"...and I do not see or understand your argument.

Venom

12-12-2011, 12:17 PM

Archon_Turtle

12-12-2011, 01:05 PM

Forgot to write back and update on this...

the book arrived in perfect shape, wrapped in bubble wrap with some paper around it. I would have liked it to be in a plastic sleeve given its cost but I'm happy with it.

No, not with people still paying over $100 on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEENAGE-MUTANT-NINJA-TURTLES-ULTIMATE-COLLECTION-1-TMNT-LBCC-HARDCOVER-VARIANT-/250946249285?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6d8fe245#ht_724wt_1348) for them.

Archon, was that your auction? Just wondering because that's the picture you used in your post (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showpost.php?p=885108&postcount=8) about your LBCC copy.

No, that isn't my auction. What a **** face. I'm reporting him.

rich

12-12-2011, 01:34 PM

No, that isn't my auction. What a **** face. I'm reporting him.

Man, that sucks...happens a lot though unfortunately. :(

oldschoolturtlesfan

12-12-2011, 03:03 PM

You asked, "Is anyone still surprised that these are still in stock?" I answered "no" because people are buying them on eBay instead of the IDW site. In other words, "I am not surprised these are still in stock given that people aren't going to IDW and are instead going to eBay." That's what I mean by "no"...and I do not see or understand your argument.

Even if they are buying them from Ebay, 250-300 is not a big supply. I would think that these would be sold by now. You don't understand this? I mean Amazon even sold out of the regular edition fairly quick. They have more in stock now, but I can assure you they have sold more than 300. It just surprises me that such a limited run is still available, given all of the hardcore TMNT collectors.

oldschoolturtlesfan

12-12-2011, 03:05 PM

rich

12-12-2011, 03:41 PM

Even if they are buying them from Ebay, 250-300 is not a big supply. I would think that these would be sold by now. You don't understand this? I mean Amazon even sold out of the regular edition fairly quick. They have more in stock now, but I can assure you they have sold more than 300. It just surprises me that such a limited run is still available, given all of the hardcore TMNT collectors.

Wow dude, all I'm saying is that I don't understand why you're arguing with me. You asked a question and I replied with an answer. Next time let us know what answer you'd like to receive in advance, OK? :roll:

Roseangelo

12-12-2011, 03:54 PM

Rich's point was that the people buying the books on eBay are idiots who don't know you can get the book direct from IDW. No need to go off on anyone.

oldschoolturtlesfan

12-12-2011, 04:07 PM

Wow dude, all I'm saying is that I don't understand why you're arguing with me. You asked a question and I replied with an answer. Next time let us know what answer you'd like to receive in advance, OK? :roll:

Not trying to argue dude, or get an answer I wanted to hear. You responded to my question with your answer. That is fine, I then responded back letting you know why I had an opinion different then yours. I guess when I typed, "What do you mean no," you took that as being confrontational and took it on yourself to reply sarcastically with the cute little roll eyes icon. Sometimes typed words get misconstrued or taken out of context. Anyway, I feel lucky to have been able to get the variant at a good price. Keep up the good work IDW.

oldschoolturtlesfan

12-12-2011, 04:10 PM

Rich's point was that the people buying the books on eBay are idiots who don't know you can get the book direct from IDW. No need to go off on anyone.

Not trying to go off on anyone. I just need to work on my typing etiquette. Reading back on my post I did sound a little hostile and I apologize for that. It was not my intent.

ssjup81

12-12-2011, 04:17 PM

Hey, what was the difference between the limited edition and the reg edition?

rich

12-12-2011, 05:12 PM

Hey, what was the difference between the limited edition and the reg edition?

The cover. Seriously, that's it.

rich

12-12-2011, 09:36 PM

Not trying to go off on anyone. I just need to work on my typing etiquette. Reading back on my post I did sound a little hostile and I apologize for that. It was not my intent.

No worries...I retract my rolly-eyed smiley and replace with 8)

Samhain

12-13-2011, 08:19 PM

You know, it honestly never ceases to amaze me that people will go for the easiest (and typically always higher priced) source for something "hard to find" rather than going to the most direct source for said thing.

It amazes me that the person trying to rip these people off is one of our very own. C'mon.:roll:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Ultimate-Collection-Volume-1-One-Variant-Edition-/150718781682?pt=US_Comics_Graphic_Novels&hash=item23178a18f2

Roseangelo

12-13-2011, 09:08 PM

It amazes me that the person trying to rip these people off is one of our very own. C'mon.:roll:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Ultimate-Collection-Volume-1-One-Variant-Edition-/150718781682?pt=US_Comics_Graphic_Novels&hash=item23178a18f2

I'm not surprised. I'm pretty sure he does that with every TMNT book.

Spitfire

12-13-2011, 09:11 PM

It's so rare it just came out. I like how it's more then his collected book 7 he has listed which is pretty rare.

Redrumh2o

12-14-2011, 08:22 AM

Do you think there will be variants of the other volumes?? :trolleye:

rich

12-14-2011, 12:12 PM

Do you think there will be variants of the other volumes?? :trolleye:

Although I don't know for certain about the Ultimate HC Vol. 2 I would definitely plan on it (and any future volumes) having at least one variant. The major comics publishers certainly seem to do variants with great frequency. With exception of the TMNT Change is Constant trade paperback due out in Feb. 2012, I think every other IDW TMNT publication that's been released or has an assigned release date has (or has planned) at least one variant.

Unfortunately, the move of TMNT comics from Mirage to IDW has proven to be extremely expensive for us collectors. I'd say as long as IDW continues to see profit from variants that they will continue to make them.

pihb

02-08-2012, 05:29 PM

rich

02-08-2012, 05:52 PM

I am looking to pick this up. Has IDW release a second printing of this? They still have the limited cover variant on their website for sale, and the ones on eBay are still over $100. I been meaning to get this and totally forgot.

I don't plan on buying this on ebay. I will probably get it from amazon or from IDW.

No second printing as of today. Don't pay eBay prices as long as IDW still has them.

Samhain

02-08-2012, 06:07 PM

I am looking to pick this up. Has IDW release a second printing of this? They still have the limited cover variant on their website for sale, and the ones on eBay are still over $100. I been meaning to get this and totally forgot.

I don't plan on buying this on ebay. I will probably get it from amazon or from IDW.

Yeah, just go with Idw.

https://shop.idwpublishing.com/comics/series/tmnt/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-ultimate-collection-volume-1.html

pihb

02-08-2012, 06:18 PM

No second printing as of today. Don't pay eBay prices as long as IDW still has them.

Yeah, just go with Idw.

https://shop.idwpublishing.com/comics/series/tmnt/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-ultimate-collection-volume-1.html

Oh I was definitely planning on getting the version from IDW. I'm not stupid enough to pay ebay prices when the they are not even sold out yet. I just wanted to check and see what was up.

Amazon has the book for only $32. Is the extra money worth it for the limited variant since it's not even sold out? I am new to comic collecting so I appreciate any feedback.

rich

02-08-2012, 08:48 PM

Is the extra money worth it for the limited variant since it's not even sold out? I am new to comic collecting so I appreciate any feedback.

There's nothing different with the variant other than the B&W cover so if you're not collecting them all you can get the one with the cover you like most.

pihb

02-09-2012, 05:16 AM

There's nothing different with the variant other than the B&W cover so if you're not collecting them all you can get the one with the cover you like most.

Thanks for the help, rich. I decided to buy it from buy.com via their eBay account. Came out to $31 with free shipping and no tax. I had a hard time convincing myself to pay double for the variant cover when I want this book to read.

Abnormal Freak

02-09-2012, 02:30 PM

If anyone wants to buy my IDW variant, let me know. :D I don't care for the quality of the scans so I don't want two copies anymore.

$57.13 is what I'd charge; I'm just looking to make back what I paid.

Redeemer

02-09-2012, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the help, rich. I decided to buy it from buy.com via their eBay account. Came out to $31 with free shipping and no tax. I had a hard time convincing myself to pay double for the variant cover when I want this book to read.

Wait how much is the regular then?????????????

joe-eyeball

02-09-2012, 04:40 PM

49.99 is the retail, but they can be had for less.

pihb

02-09-2012, 06:20 PM

Wait how much is the regular then?????????????

It's $50 at IDW + tax plus a minimum $7 for shipping.

bjaxx87

05-09-2012, 12:52 AM

Damn it... $99,98 (http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/1613770073/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336545577&sr=1-1)? $129,99 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-TMNT-Ultimate-Collection-Vol-1-HC-Mirage-NM-UNREAD-/290636852457?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item43ab4e6ce9#ht_1283wt_698)? I waited for Vol. 2 to save shipping costs to my country - now it's sold out and only available via some bloodsuckers -.-. Any news on the reprint?

EDIT: Oh well, it's still available at IDW. But $49.99? Seriously? It was $26.28 at Amazon...

SS_Turtle

05-09-2012, 04:56 PM

I just read these have a print run less than 500 but more than 250.
Does anyone know how many IDW printed?
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/2011/11/tmnt-ultimate-collection-hc-volume-1-idw-variant-covers/

TonySiegel

05-09-2012, 08:06 PM

SS_Turtle

05-10-2012, 09:44 AM

$50 plus shipping is kind of steep... How can some places charge $30 plus shipping? Does anyone think the book is getting reissued? I don't want to spend $30 plus for vol. 2 and have to wait to find a deal for vol. 1.

Looks like Barnes & Noble will be getting some more on June 19th, 2012
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-kevin-b-eastman/1103217662?cm_mmc=google+product+search-_-q000000630-_-teenage+mutant+ninja+turtles-_-9781613770078&ean=9781613770078&r=1

TonySiegel

05-10-2012, 06:12 PM

Looks like Barnes & Noble will be getting some more on June 19th, 2012
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-kevin-b-eastman/1103217662?cm_mmc=google+product+search-_-q000000630-_-teenage+mutant+ninja+turtles-_-9781613770078&ean=9781613770078&r=1

I noticed that as well... Hopefully they really are getting another shipment.

dkram230

09-17-2012, 10:22 AM

rich

09-17-2012, 12:45 PM

I'm resurrecting an old thread LOL. I own copies of all of the original Mirage TMNT Vol. 1 (1-62) comics plus the 1st 4 volumes of the FIRST trades from back in the day. Is there any benefit for me to pick up these new Ultimate volumes put out by IDW?

"Benefit" is subjective and depends largely on what you're out to accomplish. However, it sounds as if you're just interested in having the stories themselves (regardless of format). If that's the case, from your list you will already have everything that will be collected in the Ultimate HC editions with exception of the micro-series one-shots of Raph, Leo, Mike, and Don. Instead of the Ultimate Coll. HC you could just pick up one copy each of those Micro-series issues and save some $$.