I was on vacation this week and missed a couple of check-ins. Not much change, yet. We'll see how it goes over this weekend. I expect the needle to move some. But, even if it doesn't, I'm still not convinced that the item won't fund. Here's the numbers for this week:
11/18/23 - 1438 + 0
11/19/23 - 1438 + 0
11/20/23 -
11/21/23 - 1441 + 3
11/22/23 -
11/23/23 - 1443 + 2
11/19/23 - 1438 + 0
11/20/23 -
11/21/23 - 1441 + 3
11/22/23 -
11/23/23 - 1443 + 2
11/24/23 - 1443 + 0
5 new backers this week. Not much moving of the needle. But, starting next week, pretty much everyone will be within their same credit card statement for the end of the campaign. So, buying it then vs. buying it the last day won't really matter much. We'll see if people get interested.
The upside is that, this week, Super7 clearly communicated that the Mothership was compatible with vintage o-ring figures. They haven't shown pictures...likely because they can't. But, this is why a quick collaboration with any toy influencer out there would be ideal. That person could show vintage Joes in the ship and allow the photos/video to circulate online. So, there's more that could be done.
One major factor for potential backers to consider is that, unlike yet-another-Skystriker, the Cobra Mothership is extremely likely to rise in value over time. It's unique, and only 4000-5000 will be produced. There are going to be many collectors who don't have the money, space, or spouse to back this now whose circumstances will change in the future, and for whom this will become a sought-after grail item.
ReplyDeletePerchance, in the future, we will be able to flip the Mothersgip for a Flagg? (Ok maybe not.. )
DeleteMeh, we're an aging fan base. We will most likely be on a fixed income and eating dog food by then.
DeleteSuper7 has shown a new (and old traditional) shoulder construction in their latest promo. If they go with the new construction- a rotator ball, I will remove my pledge. A change too far for my tastes.
ReplyDeleteNew line of o-ring Joes from Super7 announced for Fall '24!
DeleteAll the doubters will have to eat crow now!
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