Don't you think that's just a little bit of a callous attitude. I don't at all think SDCC being the same time is going to impact this much. Here's why:
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Not all SDCC goers are SW fans, and not all of those SW fans are collectors. So how much impact is MM being on the same date going to make? Relatively NONE.
Heck, if everybody on this forum stopped buying the line, it wouldn't matter to the big picture. That's not the point-- the point is that we're seeing a launch that prevents the most loyal customers from being able to get the latest and greatest, even if they're willing to travel, jump through hoops, stay up until the wee hours, and so forth. And while none of it matters-- if I don't get my figures, if I don't go to the little sales frenzy, and so forth-- these things are just a pain to deal with. It's just fluff, which I could stand to see less of in my collecting rounds. I just want to see the stuff made available to anyone willing to open their wallets, preferably without the song-and-dance of the 12:01 "embargo."
Again, I'll reiterate, this stuff will be EVERYWHERE. With only the possible exception to the exclusives being a little hard to track down, none of it is going to be hard to find. Every major retailor is going to carry this.
Heck if we're going to match points, then I'd say why doesn't comicon travel to a different city from year to year, thereby making it easier for the "hardcore" fans to get to?
I think it's that you want it NOW and don't want to have to wait a couple of extra days when you get home from SDCC to get your stuff. That's kind of greedy don't you think? Again, really how many fans/collectors do you really think this is going to affect and especially that they are not going to get the very same stuff in just a couple of days after venturing out to SDCC? Unless you're so bent on getting"first day issue" cards, this whole point is moot. Even then, if some ridiculous money grab of a sticker is your sticking point about getting these on the first day, then you might need to rethink your priorities.
I just don't get the uproar by SDCC goers. You're getting to enjoy a much more better experience than those of us who can't afford to go or just plain don't want to go to SDCC. Be happy about that. The toys will be there when you get back. If you're so concerned about the exclsuives, well, I'd have to ask why you'd spend hundreds if not thousands on a trip to a con, then complain that you might need to work at getting the toys a little bit more.
The complaining about this is really ridiculous.
I applaud LFL for including specifically TRU in this toy release. Lord knows TRU needs this shot in the arm to stay competitive. There will be scores of collectors, fans maybe even some kids on July 26 who will be waiting to get these toys (and yes even some dreaded scalpers). SDCC goers will just be a second wave of consumers in this case, albeit a smaller wave. If anything, it will appear that sales are steady for the week of toy release instead of the big rush on the first day.
I will apologize for sounding argumentative. (I'm having a rough day at work, so this is my only refuge at the moment and I need to vent off some of the frustration.)