[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by GizmoTron

Well frankly "wasting a slot" is in itself an implication that you believe there's something better they could/should be doing instead, and given that this is an animated line and Doc Ock in this appearance is like #2 on the most desired costume list for the character, literally the only response to that is "ok, who?" Who would be better here? What amazing underrepresented character is more deserved a figure here in the subline that's tailor made for this specific style of Legends figures?

Also when exactly did the collector fandom at large decide that if something didn't sell out then it's a "miss"? Like I see the "sellout or shit" mentality a lot around here especially, but it's like why is that the only two metrics left anymore to judge success with people? Like is the figure really so terrible if that figure sells but not to the point where I can't just hit "Add to Cart" at anytime and instead have to either pay triple on eBay unless I decide to fight scalpers or have to stab some guy in Walmart's parking lot just to get it? I don't know but I think there's a middle ground and other metrics to ultimately judge success there, but availability =/= bad.

Anyway, I clearly think you're wrong about this two pack selling well, which is why I'm going to put in my order right away tomorrow. That way even if you are right and it doesn't pre-sellout, I'm safe either way.

I can totally see a retro card Spider-Man with Doc Ock tentacles put out well within 10 years from now, it is a very easy cash in for Hasbro now, along with the #1 requested Armani suit Doc Ock sooner or later.

Yes, in my estimation, every animated figure is a waste of a slot since they’re largely reissues. To answer your question, I’d prefer, quite literally, any figure that hasn’t been done over something I’ve already purchased. That should be pretty easy to understand. And while the animated Ock look is a new sculpt, it’s a look that I’m not convinced is more coveted than the classic version, with wire tentacles, that many remarked would make the two previously released Ocks perfect. That said, I’m curious about this poll regarding most requested Doc Ock looks. Please share, or point me to where I can see the entrants, as I’m honestly not familiar and would like to see what ranks where for Otto and a number of others.

As for “selling out,” to me, I can’t speak for the others with whom you are conflating me, it’s a simple measurement of interest. Nothing scientific, or peer reviewed (as if it needs to be). When there’s interest in something those things tend to sell out and they become unavailable. As far as I know, specific metrics don’t get shared for the retail of MLs (or any lines), leaving us to use observations at our disposal. I’ve been paying attention to the animated line, despite only owning three to four of them. I was surprised that it took so long for Jubilee (I assumed the high secondary market price would drive interest) and Wolverine to no longer be available on Pulse. Something that that only seemed to become the case after holiday sales initiatives. The only three animated figs that have demonstrated enough interest to sell out on Pulse have been Venom, Jubilee, and Wolverine. They don’t seem to be hitting the way Hasbro had intended because if they did, they’d be as scarce as Skrull Soldiers and Hellfire goons.

Hey, man, Hasbro really doesn’t need a defense force (especially an unpaid volunteer one) and, believe it, or not, I’m far from the apoplectic type as it regards Hasbro’s missteps. You can think I’m wrong about how well this will sell, that’s fine, there’s no horse in this race for me (there never is), but I will always want something ‘new’ before something ‘rehashed’ and that includes my most wanted rehashes like Beta Ray Bill. Good luck with your 2Pack and getting the rest of your Octo people. I’m waiting for Will O’ the Wisp, Carrion, Black Tarantula (and apparently another Tarantula with black cowl), Man Wolf, etc.