Distribution rumors - what could be next?
Distribution rumors - what could be next?
As both a Fan and the President of AREA-21 you guys know I have a foot in both pools so to speak. This means that many times I am on a need to know basis from 21st Management.
The following juicy bit of info does not fit neatly into the "need to know" box. I have heard bits and pieces and even seen some amount of evidence that could support the following:
It appears that in the next few weeks there will be some changes in distribution! Without all the boring details, what I can tell you is that the changes should impact fans from a positive perspective! I take that to mean that distribution is expected to improve.
In fact, If I am right, It looks like it will be a major announcement. I can't say anything more than that as I am going on a bit of a limb here. I don't wanna cross any lines. But if what I think is about to happen is about to happen.... Well it could mean great things for the hobby! -Just a heads up.
-TKO
The following juicy bit of info does not fit neatly into the "need to know" box. I have heard bits and pieces and even seen some amount of evidence that could support the following:
It appears that in the next few weeks there will be some changes in distribution! Without all the boring details, what I can tell you is that the changes should impact fans from a positive perspective! I take that to mean that distribution is expected to improve.
In fact, If I am right, It looks like it will be a major announcement. I can't say anything more than that as I am going on a bit of a limb here. I don't wanna cross any lines. But if what I think is about to happen is about to happen.... Well it could mean great things for the hobby! -Just a heads up.
-TKO
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Whats next? How about a B-17? Or how about BBI releasing the Hellcat? And finally how about 21st issueing a decal for the missing Old Crow name on the other side of the new Old Crow Mustang? Ok I'm getting a bit grumpy because being at work is driving me nuts! Sorry guys and sorry to TKO.
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Sounds Good
I hope 21stCT goes to TRU, I have 2 in my area
TRU should accept 21stCT's products, I remember my TRU got 20 boxes, twice, of the Meril's Marauders set and both times they sold out in a day. Glad I got one the 2nd time
I hope 21stCT goes to TRU, I have 2 in my area
TRU should accept 21stCT's products, I remember my TRU got 20 boxes, twice, of the Meril's Marauders set and both times they sold out in a day. Glad I got one the 2nd time
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Moth got it first. My first thought is that TRU and 21 are runnin' to Las Vegas together as well. The only downside is there's no chance in hell that yer gonna find $15 Migs and Sabres come the end of January like many of us did earlier this year. Not only that, I've got to assume a price increase (even a slight one) for most of there products.
Maybe (hopefully) Target?
Maybe (hopefully) Target?
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I won't bother to speculate this early and on this vague of information, but any change in the distribution over what it currently is will be greatly appreciated - by me and not my bank account
Selling at another retailer would be great, but even if it was something as simple as giving the online retailers first dibs on each new release over Wal Mart would be great!
Keep us posted.
Selling at another retailer would be great, but even if it was something as simple as giving the online retailers first dibs on each new release over Wal Mart would be great!
Keep us posted.
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Hmmmmm, I hope Target will get in on the X/D craze, but who knows. Here in the Columbus area we only have two Toys-r-us stores and they both are PPPPPUUUUU......... I do hope that evil wally still carrys the line also however, because the more stores that sell them the better for us X/d aholics. This may turn out to be greeeeaaat news. Thanks TKO,
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Wow.... this sounds to be pretty favorable, so far. I won't speculate as to what this news could be, but ANY improvement in 21C's distribution will be a breath of fresh air. I am not pointing the finger at 21C personally for the dismal distribution of their products, I am merely stating how hard it is for the end consumer to readily buy their product. Anything that can be done to smooth the flow of product from 21C to the collectors is a step in the right direction.
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I sure hope they do improve distribution. It wouldn't take much to call it an improvement. I suspect WM online would be the most likely improvement but another retailer could possibly help too. Unfortunately TRU distribution is pretty suspect also, so I don't know how much that would help. Target on the other hand is pretty good with their stuff, although there could be trouble if product doesn't move well.
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