SLUG Zombies, on clearance at my Target
#26
Posted 20 December 2012 - 02:04 PM
#27
Posted 20 December 2012 - 05:03 PM
It's also hard to get into a line, where you can walk in with $20, and walk out with an entire wave... And then have to wait for the other figures, for maybe months at a time. There was very little impetus to keep buying them.
I was really stoked about the idea of the monsters and aliens lines, but I am not heartbroken. I would have much preferred more blind packaging, or at least randomized assortments in the 3 packs, or something.
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#28
Posted 20 December 2012 - 07:26 PM
#29
Posted 21 December 2012 - 05:51 AM
#30
Posted 21 December 2012 - 08:14 AM
So ... I did something I haven't done in probably 20+ years. I bought a toy for myself. Grabbed a coffin of 12 (on clearance). Didn't really figure out at the time the whole series concept, just grabbed one that looked cool. Then saw a 3-pack with a Santa Claws in it. Had to have that. So I walked out with 15 guys (one of whom was a duplicate) for 7 bucks. Not too shabby.
I'm hoping to get back before they're gone. Looking around, I realized that they had quite a few of the Series 4 and lots of Christmas, and now I see that those are in demand. Might grab an extra or two to trade for Series 1.
Anyway, down the slippery slope I go. Can't wait until my kids are old enough to play with these. But until then, they're all mine.
#31
Posted 21 December 2012 - 07:13 PM
First-time poster here. I happened across SLUGS yesterday at Target while Christmas shopping for my nephew. They caught my eye immediately - the packaging, the little rubber figures. These were MUSCLES! I loved them as a kid and regretted letting my mom sell them at a garage sale.
So ... I did something I haven't done in probably 20+ years. I bought a toy for myself. Grabbed a coffin of 12 (on clearance). Didn't really figure out at the time the whole series concept, just grabbed one that looked cool. Then saw a 3-pack with a Santa Claws in it. Had to have that. So I walked out with 15 guys (one of whom was a duplicate) for 7 bucks. Not too shabby.
I'm hoping to get back before they're gone. Looking around, I realized that they had quite a few of the Series 4 and lots of Christmas, and now I see that those are in demand. Might grab an extra or two to trade for Series 1.
Anyway, down the slippery slope I go. Can't wait until my kids are old enough to play with these. But until then, they're all mine.
SLUGS are great and if you wait most likely until January, these should drop even further price wise. These are not even moving at the clearance price now. I don't think Christmas or Series 4 are much in demand. Series 1 will be hard to get unless paying high cash prices, trading for them will be extremely difficult. But you will be able to get the rest of all the series (2-4) from Target.
Edited by seekingxar, 21 December 2012 - 07:15 PM.
#32
Posted 21 December 2012 - 09:20 PM
#33
Posted 21 December 2012 - 09:44 PM
#34
Posted 25 December 2012 - 05:28 PM
#35
Posted 26 December 2012 - 06:04 AM
#36
Posted 12 January 2013 - 04:35 PM
#37
Posted 13 January 2013 - 06:14 AM
#38
Posted 13 January 2013 - 04:07 PM
Edited by bachamn, 13 January 2013 - 04:08 PM.
#39
Posted 14 January 2013 - 02:36 AM
#40
Posted 15 January 2013 - 08:16 AM
Does anybody on the boards know of anybody who works for Jakks Pacific? I would love to see, if exist, any of the test shots or artwork for the Aliens or Monsters lines.
#42
Posted 19 January 2013 - 08:51 PM
#43
Posted 20 January 2013 - 06:43 AM
Saw 70% off today!
Might have to go check it out!!!
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#44
Posted 20 January 2013 - 08:49 AM
#45
Posted 20 January 2013 - 08:59 AM
#46
Posted 21 January 2013 - 04:39 PM
If SLUGS does go under, the company has itself to blame and they should find the asshat who decided to limit Series 1 distribution and mix the sets and hang that individual out to dry. Such a shame. I really saw this toy line going places. Look at the Trash Pack. Even though I do collect them with my daughter, the creativity behind it leaves much to be desired but they are plentiful, priced fairly well and kids can puruse their collections without getting gouged. I know there are rare ones but my daughter has found a few without too much trouble. Jakks had a good idea and just fumbled it famously.
#47
Posted 21 January 2013 - 05:58 PM
If the signs of cancellation turn out to be accurate then this should go down as an example of a fantastic idea that got ruined by inexplicable corporate decision making. I believe I have every figure from series 2-4 and multiple sets of the Christmas figures. I was a massive MIMP and MUSCLE collector and these did bring a nice feeling of nostalgia with them. I was studying them and just think they are so well made with some brilliant ideas and artistic work on the creative side. I love the solid green/flesh colors (same terrific look and feel as with MUSCLE and OMFG). What I cannot fathom is the seemingly deliberate decision to make Series 1 next to impossible to find followed by an absolute flood of Series 2 and 3. Series 1 items are demanding ridiculous prices on Ebay and yet Jakks is content not to manufacture them anymore. Obiously, this is just an educated guess from the observation that they must have not been distributed very well resulting in the high auction prices. The stupid decision to force the purchase of doubles in order to assemble full collections is just pathetic attmempts to squeeze money out of those who support you. I think October Toys is a great example of how an organization sees a niche in the marketplace and makes great decisions to give people what they want in an honest way.
If SLUGS does go under, the company has itself to blame and they should find the asshat who decided to limit Series 1 distribution and mix the sets and hang that individual out to dry. Such a shame. I really saw this toy line going places. Look at the Trash Pack. Even though I do collect them with my daughter, the creativity behind it leaves much to be desired but they are plentiful, priced fairly well and kids can puruse their collections without getting gouged. I know there are rare ones but my daughter has found a few without too much trouble. Jakks had a good idea and just fumbled it famously.
I think Jakks did mess this up but you have to also look at the possibility that stores weren't jumping at buying these and TRU made such a small buy of Series 1, they were the ones in the end that had the horrible distribution. Once Target took over, they went overboard on buying Series 2-3. I think Christmas and Series 4 were harder to find but in the end there was enough around to keep everyone happy and not collect dust like Series 2-3 are now. It was a blown venture by all involved that brought this line down.
All the Targets around me still have over 20+ coffins and TONS of 3 packs and yet they still won't bring them to the 70% off. I'm waiting for that price just to get a set and keep them sealed.
Edited by seekingxar, 21 January 2013 - 08:48 PM.
#48
Posted 21 January 2013 - 07:41 PM
Got most of Series 2,4 and all of Christmas for about $10
#49
Posted 28 January 2013 - 08:34 PM
Picked up a bunch of these S.L.U.G. figures. I saw them every time I've gone to Target for months and finally they've dropped in price! Most of my stores were largely cleaned out, sans one that had about a dozen of the coffins still available.
Also, I just ordered several of the series 4 coffins off of the Toys R' Us website. Thinking about keeping most of them sealed.
#50
Posted 28 January 2013 - 08:44 PM
Hey guys, new to the forum. I was reading this thread today and decided to check out a few of my Targets.
Picked up a bunch of these S.L.U.G. figures. I saw them every time I've gone to Target for months and finally they've dropped in price! Most of my stores were largely cleaned out, sans one that had about a dozen of the coffins still available.
Also, I just ordered several of the series 4 coffins off of the Toys R' Us website. Thinking about keeping most of them sealed.
What % did you get them at? All my Targets are still at 50% off