Official Harry Potter Figure Discussion Thread

[cmiller99]

Also, you'll never be able to look at the Trolley Witch on the Hogwarts Express the same way again either.

Not sure why JK Rowling signed off on this.

Tell me no more!

I'm going to pick up a copy tomorrow.

 

[MaxGoof]

If they made 2,000 Harrys and 800 Rons and Ron sold out before Harry, does that mean Ron sells better than Harry?

If they sold the first 1,500 Harrys in six months and took another six months to sell the remaining 500, but it took 10 months to sell all 800 Rons, does that mean Ron is a better seller, because he sold out?

Achieving 'sold out' status means nothing to someone who doesn't know some of the some key metrics, stuff that only Star Ace is privy to.

When figures sell-out quickly at full price and then remain stable and even increase in price on the aftermarket like Ron, that's a good indicator that figure was popular and probably underproduced.

What kills a line isn't releases like these two Rons, whose quick sell-outs have to be considered a success--it's figures like Casual Harry and Mad-Eye Moody who are being deeply discounted and figures like the Sirius Blacks and Voldemorts that are sitting around in warehouses unsold for over a year, gathering dust that kill a line.

 

[Chronos1919]

I should have ordered Tri-Wizard Harry when he was $200 on Amazon, shipped. Looks like the going rate is now $230-240 on most sites.

 

[The Green Goblin]

He goes down to $200 every few weeks now.

 

[Chronos1919]

I'll keep an eye on it.

Dumbledore arrives tomorrow!

 

[MaxGoof]

BBTS just got my Dumbledore--their last one--in stock. Can't wait for this one to arrive!

 

[Serge703]

I should have ordered Tri-Wizard Harry when he was $200 on Amazon, shipped. Looks like the going rate is now $230-240 on most sites.

https://www.timewalkertoys.com/Harry-Potter-Triwizard-Tournament-Version-p/str-0008.htm

 

[darthkush]

When figures sell-out quickly at full price and then remain stable and even increase in price on the aftermarket like Ron, that's a good indicator that figure was popular and probably underproduced.

What kills a line isn't releases like these two Rons, whose quick sell-outs have to be considered a success--it's figures like Casual Harry and Mad-Eye Moody who are being deeply discounted and figures like the Sirius Blacks and Voldemorts that are sitting around in warehouses unsold for over a year, gathering dust that kill a line.

Where are you seeing Moody deeply discounted? How deeply?

 

[DioramaMaker]

I don't know currently, but there was a time he was down to about $100 on Amazon with prime shipping.

 

[grphyx1]

He was deeply discounted on Amazon last year. got him for $102 I think.

Where are you seeing Moody deeply discounted? How deeply?

 

[Chronos1919]

Draco is up on SS for $199.99. Come on BBTS, adjust your prices already!

 

[darthkush]

I don't know currently, but there was a time he was down to about $100 on Amazon with prime shipping.

oh sweet jesus. I gotta keep an eye out. If anybody sees an sale like that again, post it

 

[cmiller99]

Draco is up on SS for $199.99. Come on BBTS, adjust your prices already!

You mean the 'limited' one? Good to hear it's not so absurdly priced then.

 

[Chronos1919]

I'd still rather buy it from BBTS. They charge half the shipping that SS does.

 

[MaxGoof]

I'd still rather buy it from BBTS. They charge half the shipping that SS does.

I'd rather buy from BBTS if they weren't charging $40 more for Malfoy. Even if Sideshow charges $20 shipping for Malfoy, he's STILL cheaper than the price at BBTS without shipping by a lot.

 

[Chronos1919]

That's what I'm saying. I'm hoping the pricing on BBTS is a mistake and they correct it. Otherwise I'm going with SS.

 

[cmiller99]

I'm not all that hopeful that they'll change the price honestly.

 

[TheRiddler32?]

Dumbledore has arrived and with him next to Snape and with Hagrid on the way i have an aching need for a McGonagall to complete the main teachers

 

[QuiGonFishing]

Can't wait to see some in hand Hagrid pics!

 

[Chronos1919]

There have been some in the Hagrid thread.