I'm creating this post because, after so many questions answered, I see that certain people are still very confused and/ or pretty deep in the dark.
I'd just like to set the record straight, (FROM MY POINT OF VIEW), on the whole Dark Nights Metal figures, pre-orders and so on.
Nr.1 - On July 3rd, FOUR DC Multiverse figures were put up for pre-order on Walmarts website: Dawnbreaker (Batman Earth-32), Murder Machine (Batman Earth-44), Devastator (Batman Earth-1) and the Grim Knight!
Nr.2 - In their Walmart titles/ names, it says that they are 'Walmart Exclusives'... FOR NOW, beyond that, pretty much nobody knows anything more!
Here's my opinion on the matter: It might be bull, but I'll write it down anyways: Because Mr. McFarlane and McFarlane Toys have a contract with Walmart, because of that, maybe the pre-orders are exclusive to them. That doesn't mean, that later on, the other big websites won't have these figures for pre-order... OR... that they won't be available EVERYWHERE, starting October 2020!
I mean, in yesterday's video, Mr. McFarlane didn't mention anything like 'that these are and will be available only through Walmart and through their entire run! No! He just mentioned that the four figures/ characters (mentioned at Nr.1) are NOW available for pre-order at Walmart!
This might be a 'chase' fiasco all over again. This exclusive can mean more things. Personally, A.K.A, it's just my humble opinion, maybe only the pre-orders are exclusive to them.
And if you think about it, and if I remember, Walmart was always the first to put up the pre-orders for this line - ergo, because of their partnership.
Since yesterday, Devastator and The Grim Knight went out of stock. They are not available for pre-order anymore. Only Dawnbreaker and Murder Machine!
Nr.3 - When it comes to the whole Red Death thing - Yesterday morning, pretty early on, after I posted the 'Mr. Todd McFarlane - Promoting and showing off the figures' video, the folks at McFarlane Toys also updated their main page with the 'Pre-Order Now At Walmart' picture, which included the Red Death figure as well.
(the picture of which I've cropped the figure from - the whole picture can be seen, here, if you scroll a bit down - or if you access my 'Timeline Photos' folder)
For a few long hours, the picture has been on the website, but there hasn't been a Red Death action figure pre-order AT ALL!
After I've posted the 'now, that the Red Death figure has been officially revealed, AND overseas it looks like it'll be in a two-pack with a Flash figure', right after that, the pre-order/ promotional picture has been taken down...
SO, what I'm trying to say about all of this, is that, SO FAR, ONLY the FOUR Metals figures have been up for pre-order. Only two are available since then. (Dawnbreaker & Murder Machine)
They have been ONLY posted on the Walmart website, out of all the big ones.
(Some smaller stores also had the FOUR for pre-order, which I've also posted about. If you'd like, I can still help you out with that.)
The Red Death action figure has NEVER been up for pre-order anywhere AND more information is yet to come!
So, I'd like to ask you dear friends and collectors, have a little patience. Let's see how things turn out. I don't think, McFarlane Toys is a company to annoy people with very limited runs of figures and pre-orders. Especially when it comes to the DC figures. I mean, look at all the previous waves, they have been available EVERYWHERE in the world and they still are. Well, most of them anyways.
The 'Stay Home Comic Con' is right around the corner, so, I"M 100% sure that everything WILL BE answered and I"M SURE that more reveals are also on the way. About the two packs, Red Death, the leaks and so on.
I just wanted to clear some things up with you.
And again, to make it clear... THIS IS JUST MY PERSONAL OPINION on the matter and how I've lived through all of this. I'm not affiliated with McFarlane Toys in any way shape or form. I'm not a spokesperson. I don't work for them.
I just like to be extremely informed when it comes to these great figures and I'm just an extremely passionate geek and fan! That's why I've created my page as well.
If literally anything new is posted, you'll know from me, HERE, on my Facebook page. Well, on my Instagram page as well. (@pzahui)
So guys, just have a little patience! :D
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