Strobogate: How a perk fell flat.

Today, Mattel used Strobo, their Traveling Convention Exclusive as an Item for the Subscriber Only Early Access. He sold out in less than 10 minutes. (Some say 5 others say less. I'm saying less than 10 to have enough Margin of Error.) Sure, he'll be available at other conventions that are not SDCC through the year.

So, basically this is a message to the Day of Sales customers (the "cherry pickers")

The problem is that THE SUBSCRIBERS who were supposed to be the ones to get this "perk", got screwed as well! Well, some subscribers could not get their Strobo... a grim reminder of what their "cherry picking" brethren must endure each month.

But it's not all doom and gloom Fillies and Gentlecolts! I have received a message from our well-known Brand Manager and I quote:

Hey He-Fans,

I know there is some concern about Strobo selling out fast. As we noted, he really is our “2013 traveling convention” figure, but as a special bonus we made a very small amount available during Early Access for sub holders. Strobo will still be available at Grayskull Con, Power Con, NYCC and a limited amount in late fall on Mattycollector.com (much as we did for TOD Sorceress) so today was not the only opportunity to get Strobo.

See you at the shows!

Scott

There IS some hope for the International subscribers who can't hit the cons on the US that Strobo is going to be in... and for the DoS folks who can't hit the cons. Looks like I may be vacationing until Next Month, since Fang Man is the new Sub-Exclusive... unless a bunch mysteriously show up for Cyber Monday! In that case I MAY consider getting him, but it's unlikely.