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Title: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 13, 2012, 02:36 PM
Wow J'ocasta Nu exclusive to Brian's Toys...
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: McMetal on July 13, 2012, 02:53 PM
Great, it'll cost like $900... ::)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Rune Haako on July 13, 2012, 02:54 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Phrubruh on July 13, 2012, 02:54 PM
Great, it'll cost like $900... ::)

Exactly!
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Scockery on July 13, 2012, 04:52 PM
So will they go to their own store, buy up their own exclusives and resell their own exclusive at twice their own price?

 ;)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Brian on July 13, 2012, 04:58 PM
You know, I didn't care much about getting a Jocasta Nu when she was getting all the publicity around Fan's Choice time - and now, seeing here, I still don't care all that much.  The figure looks well done, but I guess I don't have a lot of excitement for the boring background characters of the PT.  I may pick her up, depending on price, but I could probably live without it too.  A nice get for BT though I guess, I wonder if this will lead to more online vendor exclusives?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 13, 2012, 05:01 PM
Kinda shocked at this but I think the production #'s will be low...  Like the Dooku head though.  Nice touch.  Kind of makes it worth it more than getting an old lady librarian figure. :)  I'm in just for the Dooku head I guess.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Greg on July 13, 2012, 05:05 PM
I'm not overly excited about this, but it is a very nice looking figure (at least the prototype is). I'll probably pick one up, but it won't be at the top of my list.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 13, 2012, 05:08 PM
I really don't care for Jocasta Nu but she's a movie figure...  And that statue sold me pretty much.  Seriously though she could never have been made and I would've been 100% happy.

I really think this thing has a lower production run.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jeff on July 13, 2012, 05:09 PM
Assuming it's reasonably priced, I'll buy one.   :-[

Hopefully they will offer some sort of bulk discount so the MN group can get together a group order and save a little extra...
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jayson on July 13, 2012, 05:16 PM
$24.99 I got confirmation from them via Twitter
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 13, 2012, 05:21 PM
Seems to come with a bit of stuff too, not like all you get is a figure.  That's alright.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 13, 2012, 05:24 PM
I'm totally okay with $24.99 for this - I'm looking forward to getting it - especially since it looked like inside the package is Jocasta Nu on a Vintage cardback (the cardback was shown on the slide)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on July 13, 2012, 05:26 PM
Looks like a nice figure, and the stuff she gets is pretty cool, I may bite.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on July 13, 2012, 05:27 PM
$24.99 I got confirmation from them via Twitter

way too high.  I hope that includes shipping but I know it doesn't...
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Dan on July 13, 2012, 05:31 PM
$24.99. They can charge $24.99 for an elderly librarian. I'm nearly speechless. If this were TRU or Target, there would be widespread wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 13, 2012, 06:17 PM
I don't know how many stores TRU has but I'm sure it's more than Brian's Toys...  I really honestly think this thing's going to be a shorter run than a lot of the retailer exclusives people are used to.  I'm not familiar with EE's exclusive #'s but I'd assume that's a much more comparable comparison, and there was some outrage over some of their set's prices IIRC (Clones, Droids, etc.), and how they're just repaints...

Hasbro's delivering a figure not a lot of people but a niche wanted in the collector world, and it's all new, and it seems to be coming with a bunch of junk...  I'd guess it's a short(er) production run then or Brian's Toys just had the clout to get it done.

$25 doesn't seem dismal to me then...  Not that i'm cartwheeling, but if all the extras are at least interesting I'm probably happy enough with this.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on July 13, 2012, 06:37 PM
Assuming it's reasonably priced, I'll buy one.   :-[

Hopefully they will offer some sort of bulk discount so the MN group can get together a group order and save a little extra...

I'm game for at least one, maybe two.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: speedermike on July 13, 2012, 06:49 PM
Well, I'm very happy about this, even at 24.99.  I think that this was the ONLY never before seen character at the show.  Everything else was a resculpt or simple re-release.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: evenflow on July 13, 2012, 06:57 PM
Well from the looks of today, once the vintage cards are done, i will be out of the figures so since she is on a vintage card i ordered one  ;D
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jayson on July 13, 2012, 06:57 PM
Up for pre-order now (http://www.brianstoys.com/Product/S10VEBJOCASTANUC9/Vintage-Style_Boxed_Jocasta_Nu_(Brian_s_Toys_Exclusive)_C-8_9.aspx). Early orders get a limited edition proof card with purchase.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Phrubruh on July 13, 2012, 07:16 PM
I think its funny how they say it will be c8/c9. It better be C10 for that price.

I always considered Brians Toys as a scalper not as a ligit store.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Scockery on July 13, 2012, 07:40 PM
Quote
battle bag with string closure

Will tiny Naboo creatures be inside?

(Few remember those lame Episode 1 offerings.)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on July 13, 2012, 08:19 PM
Is she even super articulated at $25?  We have not seen an up granny-skirt shot yet. 

Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jayson on July 13, 2012, 08:41 PM
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battle bag with string closure

Maybe you can put her fixodent, coin purse, BINGO cards and AARP in there with her lightsaber hilt.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Darby on July 13, 2012, 08:50 PM
Well, we wanted her.

I think you get quite a bit at $25, but I can't say I particularly care. The bust is cool.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on July 13, 2012, 08:55 PM
One would have to wonder what Hasbro might have up their sleeves should this do well - and what they will do with it.  This might be a measuring stick for future items...
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: darth broem 2 on July 13, 2012, 10:16 PM
I am one of the goofballs that actually wanted this figure.  I have no doubt they will probably re-release her down the road someday.  However, it won't be on a vinty cardback and will not have the Dooku bust.  So, with all that said I will bite the bullet this time and buy her.  Apparently judging by the crash of Brian's Toys website a bunch of other people want her as well. 

If this is the only way we are going to get these types of niche  figures I am okay with it.  I'd rather have this option than no option at all.  No, she is not the most exciting figure ever.  She's right up there with some others like Willrow Hood and Yarna.  Boring but glad I have them in my collection. 
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Force Guy on July 13, 2012, 10:17 PM
Well, we wanted her.

"We" did? 
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: speedermike on July 13, 2012, 10:20 PM
I agree.  While I think 19.99 would be better, I would be willing to pay this a few times a year for VERY obscure figures.  Not silver variants, or clones with new markings, but completely new, very, very obscure, hardcore only figs.

Give me human "cut-scene" Jabba next.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: P-Siddy on July 13, 2012, 10:39 PM
Hopefully they will offer some sort of bulk discount so the MN group can get together a group order and save a little extra...

Do displaced members count?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Rob on July 13, 2012, 11:05 PM
That's expensive... but with the accessory it's not TOO bad.  In certain cases I'd be willing to shell out a lot for a single figure.  Something unique, obscure, guaranteed to be unpopular at retail...

I'd pay $25 a piece for Tonnika Sisters.   :-*
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: EpicGon on July 13, 2012, 11:42 PM
I agree the price is expensive, but I only want to comment the figure.

Is a nice detailed and accurate sculpt, also the disposition of the robes gives the volume and the posability such character needs.

At first sight, looks as a doll in the 4 inches scale.

The accessories make thing on a large diorama incoming.

The shelves in that SDCC card back are going to be released too?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on July 13, 2012, 11:51 PM
Anyone able to order one yet?  I cant get my order to process...  >:(
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Matt R. on July 14, 2012, 03:00 AM
This reminds me the G.I. Joe Club Exclusives  ::)  I wonder if this is a test to see if this will work for future figure like this in which would be peg poison at retail. 
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Dan on July 14, 2012, 09:19 AM
I agree it is definately a test. They are clearly not making the run until they know how many units to make, with the February delivery date.

I also wouldn't mind a niche collecting outlet for unique figures that may not do well at mass retail. But this is a tough way to to start.

For all the talk of keeping overall costs of the line down with re-issues, re-used parts, and decreasing pieces per unit (less articulation), this is a complete 180. Unique sculpt. Unique accessories. Unique package.

I just think this needed to be a Hasbro store item, with a price point of $19.99 or less.

I noticed it describes the product as coming in a vintage style box- Maybe she is carded, but within a box type package to accomodate the Dooku dookie.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on July 14, 2012, 09:23 AM
The price is high, but you can get free shipping with the code SUMMER and a spend of $60.  Brian's is the Macy's of Star Wars pricing, so I would think other similar exclusives might be in that $20 range.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Nicklab on July 14, 2012, 09:56 AM
I've gotta say, I like this. This will get the Jocasta Nu monkey off of Hasbro's back, and we get the new figure. Add in the Dooku Lost 20 bust, plus the packaging that looks like the Jedi archives and I'm ok with the $25 price tag.

I'm a little surprised that Hasbro partnered up with Brian's Toys on this. And it makes me think that EE probably passed on this. I have to wonder if Hasbro realizes the kind of reaction this will elicit with collectors. But I'm going to bite the bullet and get my order in pretty soon.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Captain Piet on July 14, 2012, 10:48 AM
Finally! This is awesome. Ordered my two.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Paul on July 14, 2012, 11:02 AM
I'm glad this finally got made so the half dozen guys who wanted it can get it, great that it is exclusive so it doesn't melt pegs with its sheer uselessness. 

But those same folks need to thank Scott and this site for making it even an option.  His pioneering of the idea of a grassroots fanswell with Willow is what made it even possible. 

Now go click on the Brian's Tous link on the front page and order a dozen!

And yes sarcasm aside, I ordered one for my daughter. She gets one of every female figure (at least the ones not dressed like Jedi Strippers)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Phrubruh on July 14, 2012, 12:01 PM
So what is the price AFTER shipping?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on July 14, 2012, 12:28 PM
what is the the story on this Dooku bust?  "lost 20" something.  Anyone have the background info on it?  thanks in advance
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jayson on July 14, 2012, 12:46 PM
The Lost Twenty (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Lost_Twenty)

Neat that Hasbro included the holocron under the bust of Dooku.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 14, 2012, 12:59 PM
Well - I just ordered by four - two to open and two to keep MIB.

VERY glad this is finally coming.

I'm still convinced that this was an exclusive offered up to either Hasbro Toy Shop for C6 or EE and both those outlets passed and Brians Toys stepped up to the plate on it.

I can't blame them for taking pre-orders AND charging credit cards now - it should help them more accurately plan for the right order amounts.

Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 14, 2012, 04:04 PM
I'm not sure I'm agreeing on the pre-orders setting order ammounts.  I see where guys are coming from on that, but at the same time, how do you set a $25 price without already knowing how many you've produced?  You really can't set the price before production, know what I mean?  If only a 1000 people order at $25 a pop that's only $25,000...  That seems on the low side for a completely newly tooled action figure, and all the crap it comes with.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Pete_Fett on July 14, 2012, 05:22 PM
I'm not sure I'm agreeing on the pre-orders setting order ammounts.  I see where guys are coming from on that, but at the same time, how do you set a $25 price without already knowing how many you've produced?  You really can't set the price before production, know what I mean?  If only a 1000 people order at $25 a pop that's only $25,000...  That seems on the low side for a completely newly tooled action figure, and all the crap it comes with.

I know exactly what you mean. I was thinking more along the lines of - they already have X made, and there is the potential for a second run of them - just like they do with the mail-away figures - so the pre-orders could help determine if:

1) they're going to be left with a good number from the original order
2) they're going to have a narrow margin (maybe just enough or slightly enough to cover damaged items)
3) they're going to need to have a 2nd run just to cover pre-orders

I'm sure Brian's Toys already had to cover the up-front costs of an initial production run.

Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Rob on July 14, 2012, 05:42 PM
So what is the price AFTER shipping?

$33.49 was what my total came to.  $6.50 for the cheapest shipping option, and $2.00 for "handling."

Ordering from Brian's Toys makes me feel icky.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 14, 2012, 06:58 PM
Good point Pete, I see what you mean now.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Dan on July 14, 2012, 07:18 PM
If they aren't coming until January, it doesn't seem like anything that was headed to Celebration 6 and got relocated.

This has the potential to be another Renz, or it could be great. Of course if it does great, they can always hold some back and slowly sell them for $40-$50 on the bay...
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 16, 2012, 09:13 AM
The figure look nice and all, but... A Brian's Toy's exclusive. I can't say anything that hasn't already been said, other than to voice my agreement. I haven't rushed to pre-order.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jayson on July 16, 2012, 09:21 PM
They've altered the deal. You will now be charged at time of shipment instead of at time of pre-order.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on July 16, 2012, 09:53 PM
They've altered the deal. You will now be charged at time of shipment instead of at time of pre-order.

Darth Brian: "I am altering the deal.  Pray that I do not alter it any further."
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Rob on July 16, 2012, 10:48 PM
They've altered the deal. You will now be charged at time of shipment instead of at time of pre-order.

Does that mean I can expect a refund?  I've already been charged.  I'll have to double check as to whether it cleared or not, but I think it had.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Nicklab on July 16, 2012, 10:55 PM
I placed my order earlier today, and I was charged immediately.  It would be nice if Brians Toys would at least reach out to their customers to clarify the issue. 

This sort of would not happen with EE.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on July 16, 2012, 11:04 PM
Are you sure you were charged?  My confirmation email looked as though my credit card was already billed, but I looked up my transactions tonight and there's no reference to it.  I ordered fairly quickly, so surprised to hear that others were actually charged.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Nicklab on July 16, 2012, 11:07 PM
I checked my online statement.  I was charged.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Rob on July 17, 2012, 12:45 AM
It's on my bank statement, but it is listed as pending (just checked).  I'll see if it clears in a day or two.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Darth_Anton on July 17, 2012, 09:15 AM
I though it was weird to charge before shipping. Glad they did that.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on July 17, 2012, 09:55 AM
I though it was weird to charge before shipping. Glad they did that.

Has anyone here ordered from sponsor Nerd Rage Toys?  I preordered some SW and Marvel items from them and they charged me immediately.  That was maybe a month ago and I'm sure I won't get my figures for another month or two.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: GrandMoffNick on July 17, 2012, 09:56 AM
I though it was weird to charge before shipping. Glad they did that.

Has anyone here ordered from sponsor Nerd Rage Toys?  I preordered some SW and Marvel items from them and they charged me immediately.  That was maybe a month ago and I'm sure I won't get my figures for another month or two.

I have, but it was something instock and I received it asap. You are welcome for all he help  ;)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Diddly on July 17, 2012, 01:14 PM
I think it's BS to be charged full price at the time of the order for something that isn't going to be ready for another 6 months, possibly more, which is the main reason I haven't ordered one yet. I can understand a down payment of like $5 or so considering this is the first time we've had one of these "Exclusive Figure Preorder" deals (I think), but Brian's Toys really likes money.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Phrubruh on July 17, 2012, 07:40 PM
Think of the interest they are getting on the money too.

Personally I consider Brian's Toys a scalper site and will never buy from them. I wish JD didn't advertise for them but I understand the reasons for it.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: speedermike on July 17, 2012, 07:42 PM
Do we know for sure that they actually clear the pegs of stores in order to boost up the prices they charge?  Because that's what scalping is.  Yes they overcharge, but that alone does not make them scalpers.  A scalper must profit from the shortage that he or she creates.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Nicklab on July 17, 2012, 10:43 PM
I think that's a question that collectors in Wisconsin could probably answer.  I know another fairly prominent online toy retailer that just this (Toywiz.com if you were wondering), and that's based on seeing their employees doing just that.

That being said, having been to numerous conventions with some hot exclusives over the years, I've seen some disturbing things.  Like?  An organized group of Brians Toys employees using their exhibitor badges to get prime positions in line for the maximum number of convention exclusives on every day of the con.  I've seen it at SDCC, Star Wars Celebration and Wizard World Chicago (when Hasbro attended).  Those exhibitor badges are intended for use so that exhibitors can set up their booths, but the BT staff has used them to get a leg up on buying exclusives that could have been sold to convention attendees.

Granted, I am certain that Brians Toys are not the only online retailer have engaged in these types of practices.  But the appearance it creates to have your staffers who are ALL wearing Brians Toys polo shirts doing this is pretty unseemly.

Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Nicklab on July 18, 2012, 01:16 AM
UPDATE - My card got credited back for the charges that had been made when I placed my pre-order with Brians Toys for Jocasta Nu.  They seem to be getting a better grasp on things.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Mister Skeezler on July 18, 2012, 09:04 AM
Either that or they saw your post yesterday and were like "**** off, no Jocasta Nu for you!"
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Phrubruh on July 18, 2012, 10:40 AM
I remember reports, back in the day, of Brians Toys employees grabbing toys at retail. I've also seen them have Target exclusives on sale at their web site usually before I would see them at an actual Target store. How does an online retailer get ahold of another retail chain's exclusives before they show up in the store?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Force Guy on July 19, 2012, 05:42 PM
It's interesting...collectively, Star Wars collectors aren't very fond of Brian's Toys (and the practice of scalping) for a variety of reasons, yet, mysteriously, Brian's Toys continues to strive....and mysteriously, people still place their orders for a figure of that old bitty, and do so with a smile.   
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Phrubruh on July 19, 2012, 05:46 PM
I'm sure if the devil had a deal where we could get every figure ever created for our souls, alot of us would jump at the chance.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Sprry75 on July 19, 2012, 08:14 PM
It's interesting...collectively, Star Wars collectors aren't very fond of Brian's Toys (and the practice of scalping) for a variety of reasons, yet, mysteriously, Brian's Toys continues to strive....and mysteriously, people still place their orders for a figure of that old bitty, and do so with a smile.

Hey!  What are you doing here?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Nicklab on July 19, 2012, 08:20 PM
From Galactic Hunter's Twitter:

@GalacticHunter
The people who clamored to see Jocasta Nu made need to put their money where their mouth/keyboard is and order multiples. #justsayin

- I ordered two, thanks!  Is it me, or does this tweet indicate that the people over at EE were opposed to Jocasta Nu?  And could that explain why we're talking so much about Brians Toys?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: speedermike on July 19, 2012, 08:25 PM
I think it means that maybe Adam would like to do more stuff like this, and if we want crazy exclusives, we need to make sure this doesn't flop.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Captain Piet on July 19, 2012, 08:29 PM
From Galactic Hunter's Twitter:

@GalacticHunter
The people who clamored to see Jocasta Nu made need to put their money where their mouth/keyboard is and order multiples. #justsayin

- I ordered two, thanks!  Is it me, or does this tweet indicate that the people over at EE were opposed to Jocasta Nu?  And could that explain why we're talking so much about Brians Toys?

If that is the case, I think EE left some money on the table. I bought two as well, happily, despite the fact Brian's Toys is king of the scalpers. Then again, EE ain't no great shakes either.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Force Guy on July 19, 2012, 08:32 PM
Hey!  What are you doing here?

Hey buddy - it's been a while, hasn't it?   ;)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Dan on July 20, 2012, 09:15 AM
From Galactic Hunter's Twitter:

@GalacticHunter
The people who clamored to see Jocasta Nu made need to put their money where their mouth/keyboard is and order multiples. #justsayin

Claiming a "need" to support this is ludicrous. If I clamor for something in a $10 toy line, and they make it but charge 2 1/2 times the going rate, I am under no obligation to purchase one, much less multiples.

Would I expect a short run limited figure to cost the same as a retail purchase? No.
Do I think $10 is too much at retail, particularly with the line struggling to get out popular figures? Yes.

Normally I think Adam is spot on, but by the same logic as that tweet, anyone who wants a sailbarge is obligated to buy some MTT's. Because if the MTT doesn't move, the sailbarge can never fly.

I thought Jocasata was a good choice to be in the Clone Wars line. That is very different from saying I want one for $30 next February.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Phrubruh on July 20, 2012, 09:51 AM
I do want a sail barge but I will let others buy multiple MTTs to "show support".
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on July 20, 2012, 10:02 AM
I love the concept that we are somehow irresponsible if we want Product Y, but won't buy Product X beforehand.  If you want a new Ipad, are you expected to buy an earlier version first to show your respect and support? 

I get the concept that Hasbro wants to see a big item do well to have confidence in producing another big item, but it is lazy and somewhat insulting to place that responsibility on the collectors.  I can't think of any other examples where a company expects you to buy something you don't want before they will produce something else you do want.  Isn't that extortion?  How about doing some research, connecting with the fans, or even allowing pre-orders to determine your estimated volumes?  That's what other major manufacturers have to do...
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: CHEWIE on July 20, 2012, 11:04 AM
I ordered two sets.  Was tempted to get more, but two is enough.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: CHEWIE on July 20, 2012, 11:05 AM
I do want a sail barge but I will let others buy multiple MTTs to "show support".

I am going to try and pick up the slack!   :P  ;D  :-*
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Mister Skeezler on July 20, 2012, 11:07 AM
At least the sailbarge had plenty of action going on around/inside/on it. The MTTs cruise up slowly, let out a bunch of droids, and then are never seen again. The logic of putting that thing out as the better toy is a bit shoddy. And the line about needing to buy the MTT if we want to ever see the sailbarge is just lame...and a bit ****** up.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: CHEWIE on July 20, 2012, 11:11 AM
Hasbro has already indicated that in 2013, there won't be a "Big One" - or at least not a new mold... I don't know how much influence the MTT's success or failure will have on future big items, but I think for Hasbro, a Sail Barge should be a no-brainer regardless of what it does.  Same goes for a killer Death Star playset.  However, I can see the point of view from retailers not wanting another big ticket item if they lose money on the MTT.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: McMetal on July 20, 2012, 11:33 AM
Totally agree, it's asinine. "Buy this thing you don't want or we won't make the thing you do want!"

Just make the GOOD thing first, and it will sell, and then use up your crappy ideas on future releases.

And I don't need people on websites telling me what I should support or not.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Phrubruh on July 20, 2012, 03:14 PM
I love the concept that we are somehow irresponsible if we want Product Y, but won't buy Product X beforehand.  If you want a new Ipad, are you expected to buy an earlier version first to show your respect and support? 

Actually you are. Read Apple's TOS.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on July 20, 2012, 03:36 PM
I love the concept that we are somehow irresponsible if we want Product Y, but won't buy Product X beforehand.  If you want a new Ipad, are you expected to buy an earlier version first to show your respect and support? 

Actually you are. Read Apple's TOS.

Then we've clearly demonstrated why I don't own an Ipad either.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Rob on July 21, 2012, 02:35 PM
Then we've clearly demonstrated why I don't own an Ipad either.

If he was serious, then yes, we would have.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on July 22, 2012, 04:45 PM
Then we've clearly demonstrated why I don't own an Ipad either.

If he was serious, then yes, we would have.

Lighten up, skull face.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Rob on July 22, 2012, 08:21 PM
No one insults Apple on my watch.  I converted a few years ago.   >:D
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Scockery on July 22, 2012, 10:47 PM
Hardly anyone bought the assualt shuttle at full price and they still made the more expensive MTT.

They made the Shield Helicarrier its a big old flat piece of plastic that doesn't do much of anything.

So...I don't buy the "we won't make____"...it's more what buyers will order, even if previous big ticket items linger.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Phrubruh on July 22, 2012, 11:43 PM
No one insults Apple on my watch.  I converted a few years ago.   >:D

LOL!
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 23, 2012, 11:51 PM
So...I don't buy the "we won't make____"...it's more what buyers will order, even if previous big ticket items linger.

Hasbro's never really denied this...  I think a lot of this has always been them saying, "If Retailers support it and are happy, we make more".  They've never really come out and said that if we don't get out there and buy.  Actually they're rarely ever targeted at us even.  The AT-TE wasn't really, though it was appreciated.  The TT was definitely not IMO.  The Shuttle was definitely not and Hasbro said as much.  The AT-AT I think had some collector nods, but I still think it was largely hoped to be carried by the kids not caring what movie it was from and just wanting it because it was huge and cool.  The Falcon...  Maybe it was collector-targeted, but there's so many play features it could be said we were once again the secondary target.

I totally agree with you that they really aren't saying us specifically though, and that they're really talking more about major retailer orders and overall satisfaction with it.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Force Guy on July 24, 2012, 03:43 PM
As excited as collectors are over having a Jocasta figure, I think the next logical step would be to offer an Ackmena figure with bar accessory for next year's exclusive figure. 
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on July 24, 2012, 07:56 PM
If I have to pay $25 to get a Fozec figure I won't be too pleased...
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Mister Skeezler on July 24, 2012, 09:27 PM
As excited as collectors are over having a Jocasta figure, I think the next logical step would be to offer an Ackmena figure with bar accessory for next year's exclusive figure.

Or Richard Pryor from the Star Wars Bar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kJkhEcQ44k). I'd almost rather have him behind the bar than that crappy Wuher figure.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 24, 2012, 09:39 PM
Is it sad I just got customizing ideas galore?

Also might I note, the Duros head is f'n massive and Hasbro nwo needs to revisit that?  :)  Or Richard Pryor's head was tiny.

And I want that Snaggletooth made...  Sendin' him back to detroit.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Mister Skeezler on July 25, 2012, 10:38 AM
Right? Snaggletooth actually looks really cool with the hood.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 25, 2012, 12:18 PM
That's what I was thinking too...  He was a surprisingly cool looking variation...  Detroit Snags should be who we all get behind since ICMG is done now.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jeff on July 26, 2012, 12:31 AM
On the topic of Richard Pryor's Star Wars Bar skit, just a friendly reminder from the JD Staff that certain inflammatory words are never allowed here, no matter who you are quoting.  Thanks! ;)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Mister Skeezler on July 26, 2012, 09:01 AM
Ah that's right. Should I remove the link? People can just search for "Star Wars Bar" instead.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 26, 2012, 02:12 PM
I think the link's fine, just be cautioned that it's Richard Pryor...  If you're easily offended, don't watch it.  If you like some good old Richard Pryor humor, around the time SW came out, check it out.

I'm disturbed with myself that I'm getting those customizing juices flowing and wanting to make some of the Star Wars Bar characters...  and a Richard Pryor bartender.  I think it's funny he had original costume props.  Weird.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Mister Skeezler on July 26, 2012, 03:01 PM
The more I watch that video, the more my Star Wars collection won't feel complete without a Richard Pryor and Ackamena.

I also kind of like the look of Muftak with the suspenders.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 26, 2012, 09:19 PM
LMAO almost forgot about Muftak the bouncer...  I like that too.

What's funny is I want Muftak to have softgood pants for some reason, and elastic suspenders.  Easy custom if I can figure out how to make tiny pants.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Paul on July 27, 2012, 07:54 AM
LMAO almost forgot about Muftak the bouncer...  I like that too.

What's funny is I want Muftak to have softgood pants for some reason, and elastic suspenders.  Easy custom if I can figure out how to make tiny pants.

Tiny sewing machine?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Qui-Gon Jim on July 27, 2012, 08:44 AM
I have never seen this before!  What is it from?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 27, 2012, 12:46 PM
Tiny sewing machine?

I actually HAVE a tiny sewing machine.  Or at least tiny for sewing machines.  But I can't sew as well as I'd like, much less make my own patterns.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Force Guy on July 27, 2012, 06:31 PM
What's funny is I want Muftak to have softgood pants for some reason, and elastic suspenders.  Easy custom if I can figure out how to make tiny pants.

If you figure out how, sign me up for one.  Seriously.  Even better if the suspenders are modeled after Mork's.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Phrubruh on July 27, 2012, 11:08 PM
Would't you just sculpty the pants and use strips of electrical tape for the suspenders?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on July 28, 2012, 02:15 AM
White elastic with fabric markers?  Done and done.

Phruby,

I'm not a big fan of Sculpey for anything but a prototype to then cast...  Which is a labor-intensive and costly process.  I'd much rather just make little pants for the existing muftak, kinda like they made the giant boots and Jedi robes for him to make the Jedi Talz from the Tartakovsky toon...

Sculpey, for me (especially since I suck at sculpting) is more a launching pad to something sturdier and more able to be functional when it's done.  A lot of guys sculpt and just bake it on, and then the custom goes on a shelf and it's nto meant to be moved.  I like to move stuff and Sculpey will fall apart pretty easily I've found, even the Super stuff.

(Tip of the day, it's always available at Michaels and almost always can be had with a 40% Off Coupon, even via their phone ap)

Part of me thinks the tiny "big pants" would be all the more comical too, for some reason.  Just picturing it in my head makes me giggle a little at what the fig would look like.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Paul on July 28, 2012, 10:44 AM
Ok, I have an plan for this JJ, I will post the pics later if successful, I will send them to you directly if it is a total failure.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Mister Skeezler on July 28, 2012, 12:04 PM
Please post pics.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Spirit of MAC on July 29, 2012, 02:52 AM
On topic: I'm perfectly content with the old Muftak, especially since I despise softgoods.  Your miniature sewing machine sure sounds interesting though!

Off topic (now): I originally wanted to vomit at the idea of Brian's getting an exclusive like this, especially at that nasty $25 price point.  But after calming down I decided I'd rather get gouged $25 a pop for the last handful of "never-before-made" figures from the movies than never getting them at all (literally, or figuratively based on Hasbro's crap distribution nowadays).  That said, if Brian's Toys wants to spring for $25 figures of Cliegg Lars, Sim Aloo, Sgt. Doaylnn, a couple more Padmes, Tonnika Sisters, and a few others, I guess I'm game.  Hopefully Hasbro will let the likes of Target and Walmart beat them to the punch though.  As horrid as things went for the TPM release earlier this year (movie and figures), I'm hoping Hasbro and LFL will still use the presumed 5 remaining 3D releases to promote the likes of the aforementioned figures during their respective releases.

As for the Jocasta figure, I think the face could use a better likeness (as usual), but overall it definitely looks pretty well done and accurate.  That Dooku bust is obviously one of the nicer accessories we've ever gotten with a figure (excluding the various deluxe lines), which makes the price point slightly more easy to stomach.  I just think $19.99 would've been a more tolerable price for most everyone, and judging by the quick reversal Brian's did on the "charge now, receive next year" nonsense, I'm guessing early sales were pretty underwhelming at this higher price point.  It'll be interesting to see if they drop the price on Jocasta later on next year, like EE has occasionally done on their SW exclusives in the past.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on November 20, 2012, 09:44 PM
Time for a bump, anyone else curious why there has only been drips and drops of these shipping it seems?  I'm guessing maybe in part because Brian's Toys has to handle probably a lot of orders I'd imagine.

I have 3 on order...  none have shipped yet.  Little nervous.  :-\

On Spirit Of's point about $25 figures to get you obscurity...

I'm not opposed to it ONLY if it's like Jocasta's been done.  If they got us a new Owen/Beru, or Cliegg, and they came with something nice as an accessory PLUS the usual guns/coats/whatever they SHOULD have, I'm more ok with that concept.  $25, for what you're getting with Jocasta, isn't as bad as people think.  She has the Dooku bust with the holocron under it, plus she has the rest of her Jedi Junk she should have, and fairly elaborate packaging.

That said, I'd do without elaborate packaging happily if the figure were more in line with $15 to $18 then.  Just a regular card to match other figures in the line they come out in, that would suit me.  I don't need a clamshell.  Especially for something obscure.  ICMG sure, but Jocasta?  or the Lars clan?  Meh.  Give me them in a plastic baggie for all I care, but a simple card to match the line they're released during would be fine too, or always on a Vintage Card would suit me as well.  Simplify the process that way. 

I just think the little bust and stuff add to Jocasta...  She has a little more umph because of that.  Come to think of it I wish all Jedi came with a bust from the library.  That'd be damn cool.

It helped too, free shipping on this figure from Brian's Toys.  I can't say I'm unhappy with them getting this.  If it works, I'm game for more.

Doallyn and a couple of Spirit's though, I'd rather just see in the line.  They're less boring, at least to me anyway.  Cool aliens are always cooler than old women librarians with bitchy attitudes.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Diddly on November 21, 2012, 04:01 PM
I've still yet to bite on this one... I just can't pay $25 for a single figure. Heck, I think some of the Celebration exclusives (concept droids, Zuckuss/4-LOM reverse set, etc) were maybe $20 tops, and they had much less excessive packaging too.

Plus I missed out on a group of locals that did a bulk order to shave on shipping, which is supposedly ridiculous for a lone figure. Kinda bummed about that.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on November 21, 2012, 07:33 PM
I can understand that.   :-\
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Darth_Anton on November 22, 2012, 09:17 AM
I haven't ordered her either, but that's because I'm not worried about a sell out.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Nicklab on November 22, 2012, 09:18 PM
I saw one site report that someone had gotten Jocasta Nu already.  But has Brians Toys started charging anyone's cards yet?  I certainly haven't seen that charge hit my own card yet.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Nicklab on December 4, 2012, 04:56 PM
Time for a bump, anyone else curious why there has only been drips and drops of these shipping it seems?  I'm guessing maybe in part because Brian's Toys has to handle probably a lot of orders I'd imagine.

I have 3 on order...  none have shipped yet.  Little nervous.  :-\

On Spirit Of's point about $25 figures to get you obscurity...


Just checked the listing on the Brians Toys site.  The listing for Jocasta Nu currently states (http://www.brianstoys.com/Product/S10VEBJOCASTANUC9/Vintage-Style_Boxed_Jocasta_Nu_(Brian_s_Toys_Exclusive)_C-8_9.aspx) that the expected availability is January 31st, 2013.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jayson on December 4, 2012, 05:48 PM
It has been that way for a while now. There doesn't seem to be a rhyme or reason as to why orders are sporadically being filled - including my own.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 4, 2012, 09:10 PM
Kinda bull**** at the moment.  Very frustrating.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 10, 2012, 09:06 PM
Fired off a mail... See where that gets me.  I have 3 on order for myself and 2 local guys who help me with orders, so this sorta bites right now.  Hope this gets resolved soon.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Nicklab on December 10, 2012, 10:07 PM
It sounds like Brians Toys simply doesn't have a billing & shipping department that can deal with this kind of volume.  They've been around for a while, but I don't think they've ever done volume sales that comes close to what EE does.  And EE has handled their fair share of online exclusives.  But they've had time to build up their infrastructure to handle things like a Star Wars exclusive figure.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on December 10, 2012, 10:15 PM
This isn't due until end of January right?  If they are just getting them out piecemeal to make sure everyone has them by end of Jan, I'm okay with that.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 10, 2012, 11:27 PM
I'm ok with that too, but some communication would be nice first and second I'd like to know why someone who seemingly put an order in, in November, got their figures before me.  :-\  That's what I've heard anyway.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on December 11, 2012, 01:09 AM
I'm ok with that too, but some communication would be nice first and second I'd like to know why someone who seemingly put an order in, in November, got their figures before me.  :-\  That's what I've heard anyway.

Yeah, it should be first ordered first served, but at least they're not shipping based on Gentle Giant's timeline.   ;)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 11, 2012, 02:52 PM
Hey guys, haven't been around for a couple months.  Just caught wind of this Jocasta Nu situation at marvelousnews.com so I emailed Brian's Toys in a fit of rage and disappointment and what they told me is that they had no idea why people who preordered a few months ago didn't have their orders processed, and people who ordered last week got their figures.  The lady told me she processed mine just now as a result of my email.  What I did was bring up my original order email from september and reply to that address, then I got my response from a Heather Westphal which is Heather@brianstoys.com, she sounds hot but I don't know for sure.

Anyhow, good luck.  If you email her she should straighten it out.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on December 11, 2012, 03:24 PM
Good to see you DR.  Thanks for the tip - I just sent Heather an email about our Mpls order (we ordered 7 total).  Will repost the response.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Pete_Fett on December 11, 2012, 04:11 PM
Wait - so even though you ordered back in July - literally on the first day these things were announced by Hasbro at SDCC, you have to now contact Brians Toys and get them to process the order for you?

What the heck?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 11, 2012, 04:12 PM
Got the same contact.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on December 12, 2012, 01:11 AM
I got my response from a Heather Westphal which is Heather@brianstoys.com, she sounds hot but I don't know for sure.

Well, here is her picture according to Google+...
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/Misc/HeatherWestphal.jpg)

Good to see you DR.  Thanks for the tip - I just sent Heather an email about our Mpls order (we ordered 7 total).  Will repost the response.

Per Heather: "I will see if I can get yours out yet this week.  They have come in, and we are trying to process them along with all holiday orders as quickly as we can to reach the January due date."
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Phrubruh on December 12, 2012, 10:04 AM
I guess they are not used to people ordering things at inflated prices.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 12, 2012, 02:59 PM
Mine are shipped.  She was very nice and helpful.  Sounds like they're just overwhelmed, but it also sounds like they're taking orders out of order and newer ones are going out earlier.  Kind of an ass backwards way of doing things, but it's new for them so stuff happens.  I'm not upset at this point since mine are shipping and that's all I wanted.

I'd actually not have emailed if it weren't for the stories of guys putting an order in, in November, and getting theirs.  Otherwise I'd have just waited till January.  So far though I'm perfectly happy with the service.  Sounds like just a little confusion/gaffe.  Like I said, it happens.

As for the price, I knwo people aren't happy with it, but honestly, for what it is, and how lame the character was...  If this is the only way to get her, I think $25's fair.  Plus taking into account the packaging, the bust accessory (I wish more Jedi came with these!), and so on...  Plus mine's free shipping since I ordered with a free shipping code eons ago.  $25 seems about fair for this.  If they said we'd only do the Tonnika Sisters as $25 figures (each) but each came with a new/better curved bar section for your diorama, or a half of the dispenser, I'd pay that and I wouldn't even bat an eye at complaining. 

Jocasta I think gets more gripes because she's a character very few were vocally campaigning for.  The rest of us are just like, "Eh...  ok I guess".  If she were animated I'd have happily passed.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: P-Siddy on December 12, 2012, 03:37 PM
the bust accessory (I wish more Jedi came with these!), and so on... 

I'd be happy with a bust of Aayla's bust.  :-X
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on December 12, 2012, 06:06 PM
Contacting Brian's paid off.

UPS Ship Notification
Scheduled Delivery: 13-December-2012

Too bad it's a day AFTER our group meeting.   ::)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Rob on December 12, 2012, 06:30 PM
As for the price, I knwo people aren't happy with it, but honestly, for what it is, and how lame the character was...  If this is the only way to get her, I think $25's fair.  Plus taking into account the packaging, the bust accessory (I wish more Jedi came with these!), and so on...  Plus mine's free shipping since I ordered with a free shipping code eons ago.  $25 seems about fair for this.  If they said we'd only do the Tonnika Sisters as $25 figures (each) but each came with a new/better curved bar section for your diorama, or a half of the dispenser, I'd pay that and I wouldn't even bat an eye at complaining. 

I'd agree if it was $25, but for those of us who didn't know to take advantage of the coupon code for free shipping, it's $24.99 plus $6.50 for shipping, plus $2.00 for handling.  $33.49 for ONE figure is absurd.

Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on December 12, 2012, 07:18 PM
$33.49 for ONE figure is absurd.

Well, unless its a Kubrick.   ;)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: P-Siddy on December 12, 2012, 07:34 PM
$33.49 for ONE figure is absurd.

Well, unless its a Kubrick.   ;)

Oh man, ain't that the (sad) truth.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 12, 2012, 08:50 PM
That's why I jumped on the free shipping when it was available and didn't wait.  I figured near this time, ordering, you were looking at shipping and no discount codes.  I didn't count on that being available at Xmas from a shop like that.

I think back to exclusives...  SDCC ones, Celebration ones...  To me, youg et more for about the same.  Not many of those that I can think of were real values for their price.  They were usually lame really, when you look back, and were overpriced.  I think comparatively it's fairly fair for obscurity.

Now if it were a popular character?  I'd be more annoyed they didn't get it out to regular retail for a fair price.  Or any army builder of almost any type (they're usually less obscure though anyway).  Other than the McFigures I can't think of many show exclusives I look back on and think were a fair value.  This I do.  It's all perception.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Pete_Fett on December 13, 2012, 07:53 AM
I'm still confused as to how Hasbro Toy Shop can refuse a Hasbro Exclusive Item.

That's who would have carried this figure at Celebration, right?

Tis figure was probably going to be a victim of two VPs at Hasbro having a pissing-match, so while it's probably more than we would have paid for it at the convention, I'm glad we're getting the character AND on a vintage card back.

I wrote Brian's Toys asking why my order from mid-July hadn't shipped yet and the next day I got a shipping notification. It's not like my order was small either, I ordered four of them, just seems odd to me that an online retailer would be holding off processing a $100+ purchase.  :-\
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on December 13, 2012, 09:31 AM
I'm still confused as to how Hasbro Toy Shop can refuse a Hasbro Exclusive Item.

That's who would have carried this figure at Celebration, right?

Tis figure was probably going to be a victim of two VPs at Hasbro having a pissing-match, so while it's probably more than we would have paid for it at the convention, I'm glad we're getting the character AND on a vintage card back.

I wrote Brian's Toys asking why my order from mid-July hadn't shipped yet and the next day I got a shipping notification. It's not like my order was small either, I ordered four of them, just seems odd to me that an online retailer would be holding off processing a $100+ purchase.  :-\

My order for the group was 7 - I don't think they are picking and choosing by the amount ordered.  They're just processing orders as usual and then getting to any JN orders as time permits.  They said they would deliver in January and we're not even half way through December.  Brian's should probably be sending the guys that ordered first, but who knows what kind of order processing system they have.  Clearly raising a stink bumps you to the front of the list.

As for why it wasn't carried at a convention - I think it wasn't going to be ready in time.  If they're shipping in Dec, they probably were produced in Nov, which would have been too late for any of the conventions.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jeff on December 13, 2012, 10:27 AM
I'm still confused as to how Hasbro Toy Shop can refuse a Hasbro Exclusive Item.

That's who would have carried this figure at Celebration, right?

As for why it wasn't carried at a convention - I think it wasn't going to be ready in time.  If they're shipping in Dec, they probably were produced in Nov, which would have been too late for any of the conventions.

It's sort of complicated.  Early in the year, Hasbro decided not to spend the money to send HasbroToyShop to the Fall conventions.  The booth, shipping product, hiring labor to work the booth - not in the budget this year.  So, no HTS booth meant no exclusives.

It's my understanding that when they made that decision to have HTS skip C6/NYCC, they took Jocasta off the production schedule.  Then, once they had a partner lined up to release her (Brian's Toys), they put her back on the production schedule, hence why she wasn't ready for shipping until Dec.  If they had decided that they were going to send HTS to the Fall conventions, then she would have been ready for Celebration becuase they would have lined up the production run earlier in the year as they had previously scheduled.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on December 13, 2012, 02:18 PM
Makes sense.  My package from Brian's arrived today.   ::)  I'll try to not bury these somewhere in the move before our next meeting.

Jeff, Jayson, Tony, Dave, Ryan - you're all set.  Jeff & Tony pre-paid - it's $27.50 each for the rest of you.  Let me know if you can't make it in Jan and we'll find another time to meet up.

Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Captain Piet on December 15, 2012, 09:03 PM
I'm still confused as to how Hasbro Toy Shop can refuse a Hasbro Exclusive Item.

That's who would have carried this figure at Celebration, right?

Tis figure was probably going to be a victim of two VPs at Hasbro having a pissing-match, so while it's probably more than we would have paid for it at the convention, I'm glad we're getting the character AND on a vintage card back.

I wrote Brian's Toys asking why my order from mid-July hadn't shipped yet and the next day I got a shipping notification. It's not like my order was small either, I ordered four of them, just seems odd to me that an online retailer would be holding off processing a $100+ purchase.  :-\

My order for the group was 7 - I don't think they are picking and choosing by the amount ordered.  They're just processing orders as usual and then getting to any JN orders as time permits.  They said they would deliver in January and we're not even half way through December.  Brian's should probably be sending the guys that ordered first, but who knows what kind of order processing system they have.  Clearly raising a stink bumps you to the front of the list.

As for why it wasn't carried at a convention - I think it wasn't going to be ready in time.  If they're shipping in Dec, they probably were produced in Nov, which would have been too late for any of the conventions.

NO, that's just the thing, there's no logic to how they are filling orders AT ALL.
Brian's Toys has successfully assured itself of never getting another exclusive again.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 17, 2012, 02:16 AM
I wouldn't go that far...  They assured themselves of maybe making some consumers less interested in makign an order, but if something similar happened next year (they get some obscure character for $25 with some ok extra accessories), I'd buy it again. 

I got my figures this weekend...  I'm happy enough.  They responded fast.  I can only imagine their system's just overwhelmed and didn't prepare properly to fill these fast and efficiently.  It's the only thing I can think of as to what happened.

I got them though, and they're admittedly cooler looking in person than I thought they would be.  Plus Brian's Toys sent proofs which was nice because if you want a mint carded Jocasta outside of the display box it comes in, you're pretty much SOL on that.  The card's bent in similar ways to the carded figures in the SDCC Exclusive set.  I am trying to keep a nice minty set of cards for Vintage for some nutty reason, and so the proof card's a nice extra to have since I know the card I cut the figure off of is going to be goofed up a bit with some creases and such.

The figure looks pretty well done.  I'm anxious to crack it open and put her into Jedi obscurity.

Sad fact?  I think I'm more into the bust of Dooku with the holocron, and an Obi-Wan looking at it (again, thank god for 5 Below Obi's!  I have like a dozen extra), than I am the Jocasta figure.  :-\
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on December 17, 2012, 02:07 PM
NO, that's just the thing, there's no logic to how they are filling orders AT ALL.
Brian's Toys has successfully assured itself of never getting another exclusive again.

I'm still not 100% clear on what people think Brian's did wrong.  Are you mad just because someone else got theirs first?  If I order something and it is supposed to be delivered in January, then I expect it to arrive in January.  Those were the terms of the sale and the company has until then to fulfill their side of things.  Period.  Someone else get's their Jocasta early and that makes you mad enough to suggest that the company never gets another exclusive?  Seriously?  I love getting my stuff at the same time as everyone else, but as long as its on order, I don't really care that the guy across town gets his two weeks before me. 

Look at it from this angle: how often do we hear about an exclusive ship date only to see it pushed back?  Where is the TRU Endor AT-AT?  Why are we seven Jumbo figures behind on Gentle Giant?  Brian's shipped some items earlier than expected and people are mad about that?  So if they boxed up everyone's order and sat on them all until Jan 31, that would somehow make you happier?  I just don't get it.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 17, 2012, 02:40 PM
I think what upset anyone was, and I don't know if this is completely true or not, but from what I recall some people ordered right around November and it shipped right away while people had pre-ordered back in late Summer and didn't get theirs. 

I think if that's true, there's some validity to not being totally happy.  I feel orders should be completed in the order they're received.  At the same time I have no clue why a new order would get pushed through ahead of pre-orders.  It's not a likely scenario, but what if they ran out and you'd had your order in and didn't get it but some guy that put one in, in November, got his?  Then you'd have a real issue with angry consumers and in that situation I probably would be in favor of them NOT getting another exclusive.

But I doubt that would've happened anyway.  When I heard about people ordering in November and getting their figures, I decided to grease the wheel on my 3 since I didn't dilly dally on that very long once they were announced.

As things stand now I'd not be upset if Brian's Toys got more exclusives down the road so long as their similar in terms of quality, value/cost, obscurity, etc.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on December 17, 2012, 10:24 PM
I think what upset anyone was, and I don't know if this is completely true or not, but from what I recall some people ordered right around November and it shipped right away while people had pre-ordered back in late Summer and didn't get theirs. 

I guess that just doesn't bother me.  I expected to get it in January, so if guys are ordering now and getting them and I get mine in January, then so be it.  If Brian's knows how many they are getting and not over selling, then they can ship out in whatever order they like. 

It's not a likely scenario, but what if they ran out and you'd had your order in and didn't get it but some guy that put one in, in November, got his?  Then you'd have a real issue with angry consumers and in that situation I probably would be in favor of them NOT getting another exclusive.

Absolutely.  But there's no sign of that happening here.  If you ordered early and didn't get it, then you'd really have a gripe, but I can't see getting angry about it beforehand. 
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 17, 2012, 11:01 PM
Thing is, it might've SORT OF happened.

Initial delivery times were November...  I recall that because the plan was for me to divy ours up at the toy show in the first weekend of December.  November came and at some point things pushed back to (I thought) December, then back to January...  but people got theirs back in November.

So, from that perspective...  eh, it seemed like maybe things did get bumped for people expecting things sooner while others got theirs right when they expected it.

I don't care personally, just playing devil's advocate.  I am happy with the figure, the price, etc.  It took one email, and my set was in the mail next day.  I'm not upset.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jeff on December 17, 2012, 11:40 PM
It certainly appears that Brian's Toys doesn't really have any sort of "first in, first out" type of system for orders.  From all accounts, they are filling regular new orders and then back-filling the older pre-orders as they have spare time in the warehouse. 

On one hand, yeah it's kind of poopy that someone who ordered in November got theirs before someone who ordered in August, but on the other hand this is Brian's Toys first real foray into a big Star Wars exclusive and there were bound to be growing pains for them.  And like Justin said, the ship date for these has been listed as January since mid-July so in some ways you're still getting it ahead of schedule.  If you didn't have forums like these to let you know you're missing out, you wouldn't even know. :P

I look at it this way - the order process to get one was WAY simpler than trying to get other recent Hasbro exclusives (SDCC Death Star/Carbonite sets  ::)) and without Brian's taking a chance on this, we wouldn't have gotten it at all.  I'm fine with letting them learn from this and maybe improving their system in case they are asked to handle another exclusive in the future.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 18, 2012, 12:54 AM
Exactly, I'm just going with teh flow on it.

But are you sure it listed mid-january that long?  We were planning divying them up in early December because of a November shipping time-frame but now I'm wondering where that came from?  Maybe that was just a rumor or a front page thing I read somewhere?

Either way I wound up with mine, I'm happy, I'd have been happy to get it in January too, it's good enough, it's priced ok for something obscure we'd likely not get any other way.  It's fine.

Those SDCC sets, I kinda wish they'd just not do an exclusive at this point if it's that big a stink, but at least it's not like it's assortments of new exclusive figures really.  I have a tough time counting Carbo Jar Jar or the mini-figures I guess, haha.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jeff on December 18, 2012, 01:17 AM
But are you sure it listed mid-january that long? 

From the front page (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/arc6-2012.php):
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Jocasta Nu - Pre-Orders Live

Site sponsor Brian's Toys is already taking pre-orders on their Exclusive Jocasta Nu figure! Estimated ship date is 1/31/13, and the cost is $24.99. Note: Credit Cards are being charged as soon as you place your order and not when the item ships. Order now!

Friday, July 13, 2012 | Jesse McCracken

 :D
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 18, 2012, 01:36 AM
*shrugs*  Oh well...  I must've read that somewhere that it got bumped because I wasn't the only one who knew that info...  Local guys were talking about it supposedly hitting earlier than that...  and it did, but yeah, guess they figured that was plenty of time to fill the orders however they felt like.  ???
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: P-Siddy on December 18, 2012, 09:28 AM
If the world ends on Friday, at least you got to enjoy yours.  ;)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 18, 2012, 01:54 PM
I haven't even opened it yet.  :-\
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Rob on December 18, 2012, 06:33 PM
Got mine yesterday.  It's actually a really well done figure. 

It's like $14.99 well done though.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 20, 2012, 02:16 AM
Don't know if anyone noticed but Jocasta Nu's box interior has this weird scan thing printed on it.  It has Aurabesh on it, which made me decide to decipher it.  I'm weird for that kind of stuff.

Anyway, here's what it reads:

Line 1) PHANIUS
Line 2) COUNT DOOKU
Line 3) AUDITORY SCAN COMPLETE ACCES GRANTED
Line 4) B   SERSIX
Line 5) A
Line 6) LIB
Line 7) T   LEV 4DEV
Line 8 ) WW(OR 00, not sure on those)M129ZX
Line 9) U
Line 10) C          RED5
Line 11) ANNINU CORE SESSION - DATE COMPLETION PENDING

Some of the lines don't line up exactly that's why there's some single letters separated from a longer set of letters/numbers.  Also not really sure if the Line 8 is WW or 00, as it could be either one easily. 

Some seems to make complete sense, but some's gibberish.  Could be mistakes in my work, the lettering's very tiny and difficult to see in some cases and I am doing this at 2:15 a.m. my time, but still that's pretty much it I'm pretty sure.  Line 11's "DATE" word I thought was Data but I double checked and it's Date.  No clue what "ANNINU" is either.  The stuff between line 1 and 11 really is just gibberish for the most part, except Red 5 sneaking in there for some reason.

Thought someone might care to know anyway.  I dig Aurabesh code when it is hidden places.  What's weird is there's a numeric system too but they rarely if ever have used it.  It's always just regular numbers.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 20, 2012, 02:36 AM
Some other things I find interesting about Jocasta...

First, she has a skirt piece clearly made for poseability, but it's molded in a fairly stiff plastic so it doesn't move much.  It's sliced up the sides though, something they sometimes do or sometimes don't, but something they've done a bit of lately.

Dooku's bust stand is dated this year...  I heard some speculation that this figure's been done for a long time for some reason or other, but I don't think so.  The bust/stand hasn't been done anyway till 2012.

The bust is awesome.  It really is a nice accessory.  The holocron is a tad lame though.  I appreciate it that it's there, at all, but it's just a plastic cube.  There's absolutely no depth or detail sculpted into it.  Just paint.  I'm ok with it, but it's definitely half-assed.  Better than no-assed though.

The bust steals the show for me.  I'm far more into it than the figure, haha.

Jocasta has a lot of nice paint aps too.  Her eyes are really well done, her lips are pink/make-up looking, her face has either scars painted on or tattoo's.  Not sure what they're to be really as I don't know much about her character but I didn't even know she had these markings on her one side of her face.  The tunic's detailing is really nice though, and a stand-out.

She's super wrinkly on her hands and neck/face too.  I also appreciate the "force" hand she has.  There's nice sculpting to her.

Some weird things I noticed though.  She's got a traditional "neck post" from the olden days.  Like the very olden days.  Her whole head/neck plugs into her torso which is a style they've not done for a while.  Also no ankle joints, but otherwise heavily articulated.  Of course, her stiff skirt piece makes it tough to pose her lower body anyway so I can't say you're missing out on the lack of ankles anyway.  She stands fine as-is.

There's sharp cuts at her elbows like Hasbro tries to do sometimes these days, especially with figures that need to hold their hands/arms tighter together.  Sometimes they skip this and it really sucks when they do on Jedi, but Jocasta really they gave her the ability for sharp angles with her elbow joints when you're posing her.  It's good for the saber poses of course, but looks good pointing at a screen, or using the Dewey Decimal System or whatever.

Lastly she has her softgoods purse which would sort of work actually.  You can open it a little, put in there whatever she needs like depends, or peppermints, or a wooden spoon.

Other than the crummy plastic they used on her lower skirt/tunic, which completely inhibits lower body posing, and the lack of a saber hilt (not that she has a place to plug it on her belt anyway), I'm happy ultimately.  Like I said, if this was the only way to get say a ground-up Blue Snaggletooth, or Tonnika Sisters, and a nice accessory/set piece with them, I'd be in for this again.

The bust really makes me think how good 2007 was, with all those giant accessories like bar pieces, tables, chairs, drums...  Really miss that level of POW in a figure.  It'd make $10 almost seem ok if they all came with great, and large accessories.

Anyway, that said, I really wish Hasbro could give us a Jedi Bust and Holocron with every Jedi figure from here on out.  I'd just absolutely love that.  It's a goofy but appreciated set piece.  It makes a boring figure kind of cool.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jayson on December 20, 2012, 09:30 AM
The bust is awesome.  It really is a nice accessory.  The holocron is a tad lame though.  I appreciate it that it's there, at all, but it's just a plastic cube.  There's absolutely no depth or detail sculpted into it.  Just paint.  I'm ok with it, but it's definitely half-assed.  Better than no-assed though.

I wish they would have reused the holocron from I-5YQ (http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/html/TLC/droidfactory2/04.html)


Other than the crummy plastic they used on her lower skirt/tunic, which completely inhibits lower body posing, and the lack of a saber hilt (not that she has a place to plug it on her belt anyway), I'm happy ultimately. 

She does come with a hilt, it's packed in her bag and you can plug it into the slit in the side of her dress. At least that is what I did. (http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/html/TVC/exclusives/jocasta_nu.html)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on December 20, 2012, 05:20 PM
Why, yes there is a hilt!  Thank you Jayson, or I'd have never known.  I was afraid to mess with the bag for fear of ripping the thread.  I feel the hilt in there though.  Or is it a discreet personal massager for the lady on the go?

Did I cross a line?  Yeah, I did.  :-[

I agree on the holocron...  Same basic gripe that that one had depth and detail.  This one's a plastic cube.  Meh.  Such is life right?

Anyway, what a weird way to package the hilt?  Goofy.

BTW I see my decoding the Aurabesh was a resounding success.  Glad everyone cared.  >:(  :-*  ;D
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: TheSon on January 10, 2013, 08:32 PM
Everyone's favorite Jedi media specialist arrived at my door today! Now I have to decide if I should open her or not.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Nicklab on January 11, 2013, 10:24 AM
I got a shipping notification for mine. I'll reserve judgement until I've got Jocasta Nu in hand. But I can't say that I'm pleased with how Brian's Toys has handled this particular exclusive. 
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jayson on January 11, 2013, 10:39 AM
There is no doubt that the handling of this has been botched to varying degrees. If there is one plus to give is that they’ve advertised for months that this would be available with an ETA of 01/31/13.

With folks getting them months eariler than that, irrespective of the order in which the orders were placed and filled, I’d say that is fine by me, especially compared with manufacturers like Gentle Giant who’s release schedule is always getting pushed out.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Nicklab on January 11, 2013, 11:32 AM
That disclaimer does give BT some flexibility in the delivery on the orders.  But it really should have been handled on a first come, first served basis.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on January 11, 2013, 02:24 PM
Someone, somewhere, posted that the deliveries were going to begin in November (and that they'd heard it directly from BT).  I don't know who said that now, but I based my assumptions on that at the time (and people reporting getting them who ordered right around that time).

It sort of wiped the 1/31/13 out of my head then I guess, but it's a weird situation.

Like I said before, I'm not really unhappy.  All I did was emailed to see if I could get mine and did, and they were very nice, so I'm happy enough.  I have 2 here for my local buddies and hopefully can get them their figures sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 14, 2013, 11:02 AM
bleh....  just ordered one of these...  can't believe on top of the crazy high price there is a handling charge...

anyway - I clicked the link from JD.com and said I heard about their site from jd.com, so hopefully that is worth something   ;D
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on January 14, 2013, 02:13 PM
It's definitely appreciated. :)
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: DoctorPadawan on January 14, 2013, 04:01 PM
Count me among those who have yet to receive their Jocasta, although to be quite honest, I hadn't really been paying attention lately and had pretty much forgotten about her.  I don't know if that's more due to just a general apathy toward Hasbro stuff recently, or because there hadn't been any movement from BT, but I did order one, so hopefully they'll actually send it to me, sooner or later.   ???
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Nicklab on January 14, 2013, 07:32 PM
I just received my two today.  But a lead time of 6 months from order to delivery?  For a Hasbro exclusive?  I really hope that this sort of thing doesn't become the norm.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on January 14, 2013, 09:03 PM
Count me among those who have yet to receive their Jocasta, although to be quite honest, I hadn't really been paying attention lately and had pretty much forgotten about her.  I don't know if that's more due to just a general apathy toward Hasbro stuff recently, or because there hadn't been any movement from BT, but I did order one, so hopefully they'll actually send it to me, sooner or later.   ???

I think it's because, well, basically, Jocasta Nu is a crap character and makes for ultimately a boring, forgetful action figure.

That's the honest truth about this toy.  She's a good figure, as any/all figures should be, but she's nothing particularly special.

I said it before and I'll say it again.  Her accessory of a Dooku Bust on a column with a holocron hidden inside, is about a billion times more interesting than she is as an action figure.  That bust is something I wish came with every Jedi figure till they gave us every busy of every Jedi in the library.

Outside of that, this figure is easily forgotten in every way, shape, and form.

Now had they done modern sculpts of vintage costumed aliens?  I'd probably never forget those.  They'd get attention from me often as I looked at my displays, or shifted things around.

People wanted Jocasta, they got her, and she's everything the majority figured she'd be.  She's boring but Hasbro did a nice enough job on her, and gave you a cool accessory to make you feel less cheated.  For Hasbro lately, that's a win of epic proportions.  For collectors...  it's a moment of saying, "Oh hey, that's alright", and forgetting you bought it in a year.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Diddly on January 14, 2013, 09:03 PM
I still haven't ordered one, but I might break soon. Of course now I'm thinking about ordering two.  :-[
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 15, 2013, 11:11 AM
they have a coupon that expires today - "newyear10" I believe it was - good for 10% off your entire order
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Diddly on January 15, 2013, 10:03 PM
Ugh, just went through with the discount code. Shipping prices are even more outrageous than the figure price. $33 when it was all over, for one figure. ::) I feel dirty.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 16, 2013, 09:13 AM
Argh! Could have used that code if I had been here yesterday.  :P
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: bobafett14 on January 16, 2013, 11:24 AM
Why do I get the feeling these will eventually be half price?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 16, 2013, 11:49 AM
Why do I get the feeling these will eventually be half price?

I would say that is a gamble for sure, 50/50.  Who knows how many were made?  Even hardcore collectors might not be too excited about adding this old granny to their collection.  It certainly took quite a while for me to just say screw it and order one.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on January 16, 2013, 02:26 PM
I'd say it's a bit of a gamble too.  Brian's would have to order a certain number to carry the exclusive, but given their store's size it's tough to say if they could order a boatload or not.  Ordering when I did, I am completely satisfied with it.  At $33 with no coupon codes I think I maybe would've passed.  Really would've regretted not getting the accessories though.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 17, 2013, 09:12 AM
I already received notice that mine will be shipped within the next business day
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: bobafett14 on January 17, 2013, 11:22 AM
I'd say it's a bit of a gamble too.  Brian's would have to order a certain number to carry the exclusive, but given their store's size it's tough to say if they could order a boatload or not.  Ordering when I did, I am completely satisfied with it.  At $33 with no coupon codes I think I maybe would've passed.  Really would've regretted not getting the accessories though.

Looks likea nice figure.   I'm just looking over the last 15 years whenever there's any exclusve offered well above a "normal" asking price..in this example let's say a single figure ("normal" being about $7-$10)  MANY of these "exclusives" seem to eventually end up on ebay at about half thier original asking price. 

Celebration exclusives, the talkin Vader, the silver anniv. fgs that were being offered at various convetions for a few years, any exclusives, TRU exclusives, Target exclusives, etc.etc..  you name it.  $33 seems to be at the top of the list for any single carded figure that I've seen.  Just always seems to be lately a similar mentality around SW that when something comes out it's originally offered a rediculously high prce (i.e. take advantage of everone who needs one first or feels they have to hurry an buy before it's "sold out"), then it eventually goes on a few rounds of sales or Special offer prices, then eventually hits it's it final absolute low clearance price... which at that point the price is so low they get wiped out/sold out.  If you can get the timing down, and get an item on the last clearance price (or as cloe to it as you can), you could probably have about 3X the items in your collection vs. buying everything at it's original offered price.  This particular item just seems to scream clearance deal eventually.

Also, not saying this practice is wrong in any way (Heck, if I was a company, I'd do the same)  However, bing a collector, and NOT a company, I'm just looking at it through the eyes of a collector...be smart about your purchases, and hoping to save folks (maybe newer folks to the hobby) a lot of $ and frustration in the end.  Hopefully have more fun with it. 

   


Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Diddly on January 17, 2013, 09:08 PM
I already received notice that mine will be shipped within the next business day

Same here, got the email this afternoon
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Phrubruh on January 18, 2013, 09:25 AM
I wish we had a reputation system here so I can give bobafett14 a +1.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 18, 2013, 04:01 PM
whoa, mine arrived today - that was fast
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Diddly on January 19, 2013, 04:55 PM
Got mine yesterday too. The packaging is pretty cool, despite it being ridiculously excessive. Kinda like the Indiana Jones Lost Figures set, I would have preferred they scaled it back and lowered the price a bit. Oh well. Like someone else said earlier, I like how they threw in the extra cardback since I've been saving those. I haven't opened it yet but the figure itself looks great.

I might pick up a second if they go on clearance at any point.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Greg on January 23, 2013, 03:47 PM
I got three Jocastas in the mail today (one for me, two to sell). The packages are huge! I guess that explains the high shipping cost. I'm looking forward to tearing mine open later... the bust accessory looks great and the figure appears surprisingly detailed.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: JediJman on January 23, 2013, 04:23 PM
I got three Jocastas in the mail today (one for me, two to sell). The packages are huge! I guess that explains the high shipping cost. I'm looking forward to tearing mine open later... the bust accessory looks great and the figure appears surprisingly detailed.

Two to sell?  Are you going to get more for them than BT's already high pricing?
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Greg on January 23, 2013, 06:44 PM
I got three Jocastas in the mail today (one for me, two to sell). The packages are huge! I guess that explains the high shipping cost. I'm looking forward to tearing mine open later... the bust accessory looks great and the figure appears surprisingly detailed.

Two to sell?  Are you going to get more for them than BT's already high pricing?

I'm hoping to find a couple of folks who want loose ones for $30ish shipped. I didn't clarify earlier but I was able to take advantage of a free shipping promo by ordering three. My comment about the high shipping was referring to the $12+ cost for a single Jocasta figure.

Anyway... I opened up my figure and I am VERY impressed. I was surprised by how well sculpted and articulated the figure is. It's probably my favorite "boring" figure. The Dooku bust is a cool accessory and might be the best part of the whole package. The holocron hidden under the sculpture is awesome. Really the only con I can think of is the price.

Oh, a quick note for MOC/MIP guys: all three proof cards I received are in rough shape. They are punched, have dings and scratches on the edges, and appear to be covered with dust. If having everything in pristine condition matters, you might want to contact BT to see if they could pick a decent looking proof card and pack it carefully with the figure.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Jesse James on January 23, 2013, 07:54 PM
Not many PC's are left, so I don't think you'll manage getting good ones...  Another reason I was wanting to get my order sooner since I ordered sooner was the fear of "damaged" stuff being at the tail-end.  Not that I had proof of these possibilities, but I didn't want to take a chance.  My PC's were ok, unpunched...  It was my understanding the Proofs weren't even to go with EVERY order, but were more of a "Hey, here's something free" even.

I could be wrong though.  :-\ 

I was really glad I got one though because the card in the package gets damaged like the SDCC set bends the cards in it slightly.  If you're trying to hang onto mint cards of figures though, the proof is almost your only way to get a decent Jocasta Nu.  I don't know that any MOC Jocasta will actually technically exist.
Title: Re: Brian's Toy Exclusive - Jocasta Nu
Post by: Diddly on January 24, 2013, 04:46 AM
My Jocasta's proof card was nestled pretty snug in-between the plastic window and the cardboard, with no apparent damage, so I think there might still be some decent ones out there.