100 Piece Launch Set - 2003 Space Hoppin' Turtles

[Scanderson]

Not sure if anyone is interested in these. I have a set of four 2003 Playmates Space Hoppin' Turtles that were part of the 100-piece launch, which was a pre-release of the figures. I understand that there were 100 of each turtle made in this set. I also understand that the only difference between these and the regular release is the hologram foil stamp on the back designating it as a 100-piece launch set with Peter Laird's digital signature. Perhaps those interested in variant packaging rather than variant figures would have an interest. I don't see these pop up on Ebay, although it was an Ebay only release. I was the original purchaser of these. Interested in someone picking up SDCC Shredders in trade.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3417/3403477204_318f0bac67_z.jpg?zz=1

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Harmophious/100_4785.jpg

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

I don't understand how something can be an eBay only release.

[OA]

I don't understand how something can be an eBay only release.

It was released strictly on ebay for a very limited time. Not available in any stores.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

But if eBay is made up of individual sellers, how do you make something an eBay only exclusive? Who sold them on eBay?

[Scanderson]

I believe there was only one distributor for the figures, and the distributor sold them all via Ebay.

[Scanderson]

World in Advance was the name of the sole distributor of the figures. Not sure why they were able to do that, but it happened. If you had searched for figures at that time, there was an ad/link on Ebay for the figures. They sold out pretty quickly.

[OA]

But if eBay is made up of individual sellers, how do you make something an eBay only exclusive? Who sold them on eBay?

If you're the only one selling them, then you can exclusively sell them where you like. In this case, they chose ebay and all sets sold within a few hours I believe.

[I Crave Pizza No More]

I recall the same thing, actually. Was definitely available only on eBay. I picked up a set at the time, too.

[Scanderson]

I got over to SDCC so no longer a need for the SDCC Shredder, but open for other trades.

[Scanderson]

Still open for trades.