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Originally Posted by GizmoTron

Wouldn't have been "knee jerk" as planograms were planned out months in advance, and a dump of a line would take more than a few duds and usually would only occur after a "4 strikes you're out" rule of retail (at least according to Ole Spectre Creative on YouTube who has seen a line or two dropped by retailers).

Alternatively I've seen it pointed out that after the disaster that has been solid case packs at stores leaving such heavy overstock that has no chance of moving at full price, Target is taking the time to regroup the toy aisle and is trying to get all the random individual DCPIs cleared out (I.E. stores sitting on like 4 solid cases of just Ikaris) before restocking any more new Legends toys.

I have worked in Retail for over 20 years as Buyer. I can make a change to any of my POGs in 30 days. I could have it done in a week if not for POG rules. Yes, Target Buyer could do a knee jersey reaction. Target rotates their buyers every 2-3 years. A Buyer doesn't have long to show they have what it takes to stay. I am not familiar with Old Spectre. Has he worked as a Buyer in Retail? I have moved on from products that don't sell after 1 awful performance. No need to bring in more dead ducks to stink up the shelves. Many moons ago when I bought Action figures, I informed
reps at toy companies that I would skip a wave or a line that I knew was weak. Anything is possible if Buyer wants it.