{"id":64,"date":"2002-11-10T23:47:13","date_gmt":"2002-11-10T23:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oafe.net\/blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2013-03-14T20:54:49","modified_gmt":"2013-03-15T00:54:49","slug":"mattel-comes-through","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.oafe.net\/blog\/2002\/11\/mattel-comes-through\/","title":{"rendered":"Mattel comes through"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was just last week<\/a> that I discussed how Mattel's distribution of the new Masters of the Universe<\/a> line was plagued by delays and rampant shortpacking of secondary characters. Well, while the shortpacking may still be a problem, it looks like Series 3 (which includes Teela<\/a>, Orko<\/a>, Trap Jaw<\/a>, Tri-Klops<\/a> and variations of He-Man and Skeletor) will indeed be out in time for Christmas. Teela and Orko have already shown up on eBay, and it is hoped that Tri-Klops and Trap Jaw will soon follow.<\/p>\n

But... judging from the Mekaneck<\/a> fiasco (he was supposed to be released with Ram Man<\/a> in early September, and is only now appearing in stores) I won't be holding my breath for Trap Jaw or Tri-Klops. And it remains to be seen whether even Teela and Orko will be available in any real quantities anytime soon. The Mekaneck Buy-It-Now prices continue to hover around $30, whereas the average 2002 Ram Man is about $15. Here's hoping collectors aren't forced to turn to the scalpers for Teela & company. It would be a shame, particularly for a company with as much capital, distribution agreements, and factories as Mattel has.<\/p>\n

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:<\/i><\/H5>