PDA

View Full Version : Sandtrooper Allocations?


JR2
10-13-2005, 05:11 PM
My LCS ordered a case of Sandtroopers (3 of each, basically) and Diamond sent 1 bust.

A phone call to Diamond later and they were told they had been allocated.

Of course Diamond charged them for the whole case.

With runs of 15000 this shouldn't have happened. My LCS is trying to get this straightened out, but I doubt they'll ever see that case.

Anyone else allocated on this one? (BTW they got all 3 of the Yodas they ordered.)

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

ol'canuckle
10-13-2005, 06:57 PM
yeah my LCS ordered a case and got one bust,suxs cause I was third on the list for one

bat_collector
10-13-2005, 07:12 PM
man, my lcs had the same thing happen.

ickwinzs
10-13-2005, 07:12 PM
Hit Danny up he is gonna get a few!!! Comicstatues.com!!!!

MONSTER
10-13-2005, 07:39 PM
Yeah and if Danny runs out have him sell you some of mine!!!

Sniper
10-13-2005, 07:53 PM
:banghead: :banghead: ordered 4 and got 0!! :banghead: :banghead:

P1X4R
10-13-2005, 07:59 PM
ordered 4, getting 4. :)

i'm sure you'll be able to get them.

Zurbaran1
10-13-2005, 08:22 PM
Damn! I ordered 4 and they are sending me 6!!! What is their problem?

ickwinzs
10-13-2005, 08:54 PM
I got 12

Sniper
10-13-2005, 08:57 PM
I got 12
:eplus2: those are mine!!!! :eplus2:

ickwinzs
10-13-2005, 09:07 PM
yeah for retail!!!!! :eplus2:

Tattoo-X
10-13-2005, 09:11 PM
yeah for retail!!!!! :eplus2:
Hey, I might need one. Diamond won't tell me if I've actually been allocated, or that my order hasn't been filled yet. :banghead:

Achiever
10-14-2005, 03:51 PM
Guess I'll find out what I get when I hit the ol LCS today. Allocation shouldn't happen on busts that are this plentiful. Then again...

Tattoo-X
10-14-2005, 07:43 PM
Allocations from Diamond did occur. :mad:
I only ordered 1 :banghead: getting 0.
Ordered two of Yoda, getting 2.
Ordered two of Vader, Diamond doesn't expect them until the 27th.

BTW, ordered two Black Panther, getting 1.
Ordered 1 Psylocke, getting 0. :mad:

d rod
10-15-2005, 01:07 AM
I spoke to GG about there edition sizes. You have to take into consideration that they sell these world wide. Marvel licenses are mostly by regions. The run might be 15000 but that means they are being sent everywhere.
but hey, maybe i helped Diamond have to allocate! I bought a ton of them! lol

ATATDRIVER
10-17-2005, 12:58 AM
I just picked up a set of the new sandtroopers for just under $84,00 shipped ! I love ebay!

Viking28
10-19-2005, 07:04 PM
Got my two sandtroopers today!!! Now need two more.

P1X4R
10-19-2005, 10:28 PM
yup, the sandtrooper boxes are big!

Doc Sonic
10-19-2005, 10:41 PM
I got mine yesterday. One of each. I pre-ordered with a trusted dealer a few months ago. Got a good deal too.

Hard to believe with the production run that they are allocated.

Great busts and they look great together with the other 'troopers.

Three minor complaints:

1) The arms and sometimes hands are a little too loose.

2) The paint schemes for the dirt seem to be the same. Would be great if they were more random.

3) Hard to figure out how the pieces go back in the box after you take them out. I should have taken a picture of it packed up so I'd know for later. I had to pack up my regular trooper when I moved and putting the pieces back in was like trying to solve a rubik's cube. If anyone is getting one and takes a picture I'd appreciate it.

P1X4R
10-19-2005, 10:46 PM
i'll take pics when i get home later..

P1X4R
10-20-2005, 02:58 AM
quick pics!

P1X4R
10-20-2005, 03:01 AM
check out my BFG!

P1X4R
10-20-2005, 03:04 AM
mo pics!

P1X4R
10-20-2005, 03:09 AM
bonus pics!

P1X4R
10-20-2005, 03:14 AM
more of our little green guy!

P1X4R
10-20-2005, 03:15 AM
with Attakus Yoda 2..

Doc Sonic
10-20-2005, 07:58 AM
Thanks bro!

RichardW
10-20-2005, 08:42 AM
Is it just the pics or are the sandtroopers two different shades of white? The black pauldron guys look different than the orange/white guys.

Achiever
10-20-2005, 02:02 PM
Thanks for the pics P1X4R!

Wooktroop
10-20-2005, 02:12 PM
nice pics

Emperor'sGuard
10-20-2005, 03:47 PM
Hey P1X4R,
Do the Sandtroopers have the magnets in the arms like the Stormtroopers have that helps the arms stay in socket?

ATATDRIVER
10-20-2005, 03:53 PM
Nice pics Dude ! Cant wait for my Sandtroopers to get here now! New Yoda looks OK. Still like the GG AOTC bust best though. Dont care for the Attakus Yoda at all. Look NOTHING like him. Suprising for an Attakus piece.

P1X4R
10-20-2005, 04:17 PM
Hey P1X4R,
Do the Sandtroopers have the magnets in the arms like the Stormtroopers have that helms the arms stay in socket?

i didn't realize they had magnets in them. i checked both and sure enough they do!

Emperor'sGuard
10-20-2005, 04:26 PM
i didn't realize they had magnets in them. i checked both and sure enough they do!

Cool! thanks.

sith lord utinni!
10-20-2005, 04:59 PM
Just got my sandtroopers and yoda. Love them all. Yoda looks really great in person! Even my wife loves it or atleast she said "its cute"! All 3 sandtroopers together looks kick @$$!

Comicboy
10-20-2005, 05:09 PM
I just got both of mine. I thought I was missing the big gun when I opened it up. I didn't realize they had different accessories.

Achiever
10-20-2005, 06:12 PM
i didn't realize they had magnets in them. i checked both and sure enough they do!

I like this idea of magnets for extra hold. Good job GG!

Gianco
10-20-2005, 07:06 PM
Sweet pics P1, Thanks! Nice Sandtrooper's army! I'm getting a couple of sandtroopers set too! This busts should look good with the Kotobukiya's Sandtroopers! :buttrock:

Doc Sonic
10-20-2005, 07:16 PM
i didn't realize they had magnets in them. i checked both and sure enough they do!

If they have magnets, then mine suck.

nbr3bagshotrow
10-20-2005, 11:33 PM
Are these sold as a "set"? I've seen some ebay auctions selling as a set but it appears they are just selling both versions together.

Doc Sonic
10-21-2005, 12:28 AM
Are these sold as a "set"? I've seen some ebay auctions selling as a set but it appears they are just selling both versions together.

Not an actual "set". Just both busts together for one price.

nbr3bagshotrow
10-21-2005, 01:07 AM
Thanks Doc.

bruceb
10-21-2005, 02:28 AM
...waiting my 2..damn its taking long :(

Grievous
11-13-2005, 02:22 AM
The wide sandtrooper boxes are weird.

The attakus Yoda is so poor compared to the GG one. I don't know why everyone loves it so much. :puke2:

Gianco
11-13-2005, 02:34 AM
Check E-bay for Sandtroopers, Yoda and Vader busts! It's a list that never ends! Can you imagine the prices for those around February? :laugh: I'll get some extras for a few coins!

stormshadow007
11-13-2005, 06:19 PM
i got a couple of sets of these for my collection already but will probably get a few more if the prices go down in a few months....on a side note, you can also use the blaster rifle from the squad leader and place it on the sergeant....

Wooktroop
11-13-2005, 06:44 PM
i got a couple of sets of these for my collection already but will probably get a few more if the prices go down in a few months....on a side note, you can also use the blaster rifle from the squad leader and place it on the sergeant....

all the arms are interchangeable

stormshadow007
11-13-2005, 08:09 PM
all the arms are interchangeable


yep, too bad the exclusive Corporal bust's other arm is fixed...would've looked cool with the blaster too...

Grievous
11-13-2005, 10:43 PM
My busts come on Wednesday! The two sandtroopers and Vader. Then my collection will once again be complete! YAY!

ATATDRIVER
11-14-2005, 05:14 AM
I've got two Squad leaders already. And two sargeants (sp) are on they're way as we speak.