Once Upon a Time Merchandise/Dolls
Thanks!
The sorcerers paid $2000 for their tickets so I'm sure they want to try to recoup some of that cost.
You're welcome!
That's a good point. I just hope scalpers don't go crazy with the reselling. I know that some people are obviously going to attend just to get get merch to sell.
The sorcerers paid $2000 for their tickets so I'm sure they want to try to recoup some of that cost.
Thats what I'm wondering too. I had asked one other person but it is their first time going too. Let me know if you find anything outThis will be my first time, but I've heard that the lines to get in the stores for anything are crazy. Even worse than the lines for the panels. My question is do they release everything the first day or do they spread the merchandise releases throughout the weekend? I don't want to wait in lines for hours on Friday only to find that they're not releasing the dolls until Saturday, for instance.
The sorcerers paid $2000 for their tickets so I'm sure they want to try to recoup some of that cost.
It's going to take a lot of merchandise to recoup $2000 for the ticket, lol. Well, $1850 since a regular 3-day ticket is $150.
I understand that, and honestly I wouldn't see any problem with scalping dolls if they were available to everyone for an extended period of time. But for only 300 sets, it would be a shame if mostly scalpers got their hands on these particular dolls, especially when they could also be signed by the cast and go to fans who love the show or doll collectors who would always appreciate their significance and not how much money it could fetch online. I
This set is even more amazing than it seemed before now that they can actually be autographed by Lana Parrilla and Ginnifer Goodwin, and I wish everyone giving them a shot all the best so long as they are doing it for the dolls and not for their wallets.
Typically they spread them out on various days. But the Gold Snow White D23 exclusive was on all 3 days, so only a limited number were sold each day.
If I had gotten a Sorcerer's ticket, yes, I'd have been over the moon that I had first chance to get any LE exclusive merchandise, but I would also be respectful and considerate so others could have a chance. That's all I'm saying. I really am grateful to even be going to my first expo, and I guess I shouldn't be complaining at all when others don't even have a chance to attend the event, but I do get frustrated when people make it harder for other people because of their greed.
Really though, I think the question of scalpers is probably irrelevant in this case, because unfortunately, the LE size is so small that even if everyone on the Sorcerer's list was above board and those who wanted them stuck to a limit of one each, there still won't be all that many left for regular ticketgoers, which is a shame. I wish Disney had made the edition size larger, but with the autograph session happening with it, they probably couldn't. Oh well, no one ever said life was fair!
I've heard rumors of anywhere between 300 and 500 sorcerer tickets being sold. Even assuming on the low end, if each of the 300 sorcerers bought the OUAT set, there won't be any left for the general public. I expect Disney to know that already and just released the information on the D23 blog to generate buzz, especially if they are planning an OE set of the characters (but not in these specific outfits).
The only fair solution is to ask them to scan tickets or magic bands when buying limited edition merch. So one person can't exceed the limit. But if a scalper brings their friend over to buy another then nothing can be done cause they are treated like a new guest.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I think a lottery system for a chance to buy would be the fairest thing and would eliminate people having to stand in lines all day. But I don't know if that would be feasible with the huge number of people that attend.
All the lottery system does is mix the order of people. First in line to put their name might not get the doll, but the very last person might get the doll. I don't see that as being fair.
Also.. Why not introduce the open limited edition system? Have people preorder and then determine how many dolls to make. That's very feasible too. It might ruin the fun of owning a very limited edition item; but if you're in this hobby just because it says "limited edition" on the box, then that's not Disney's problem.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Really there are multiple ways Disney can go about these doll/LE item releases. At the end of the day, regardless of what Disney does however, scalpers are always going to get a certain amount of the stock and not everyone is going to get what they want. I just want everyone to at least have a fair chance at getting the items that they want. These OUAT dolls are no different. But again, I think they will get a mass release anyways, so the only thing people will probably be missing out on here is the chance to have them signed and the special packaging they come in.
Yeah, I'm hoping these LE dolls are just a preview of what is to come. It would be awesome if we got a mass release of all of the main characters. There is supposed to be another autograph session with the OUAT actors (separate from the doll signings) at the expo, so there is still a chance to get an autograph even if you don't get a doll. Hopefully, Lana Parrilla and Ginnifer Goodwin will be there for that one too.
I will be pretty shocked if these don't get a mass release of some kind lol. The boxes they come in look like generic film collection doll boxes, and they look like two separate dolls that were just glued together for the sake of being an LE set. When, and if, they do a mass released line, I hope they at least give us Emma, Charming, and Hook to go along with Snow and Regina (though a Rumple and Belle set would be amazing)!
And im sure Gennifer and Lana will be at the main OUAT panel too. It would be weird for them to be at the expo and then not appear for the main panel that will be talking about the upcoming season lol.
Oh yeah, I'm sure they'll be at the panel, I was just wondering about the autograph sessions. Thinking they might have those two signing dolls, while other actors are at the 'regular 'autograph session -- the two signing sessions are scheduled very close together.
I think they will be at both signings. At least I hope they will be. It would be a terrible move on Disney's part to only allow Ginnifer and Lana to give autographs to people who buy those dolls. That would make this whole exclusive doll situation even worse seeing they are already so limited. But I think they will be at both, especially since D23 is such a big event. I don't think there have been very many OUAT signings where they have been excluded anyways.
the VIP signing is only 40 minutes long so it makes sense they'd go to both.
Also, don't forget if you do manage to et a dll by other means, maybe you a get it signed by them at anther event comic con or some such)
Thanks, that's a good point. I looked at the schedule again and there is a break between the autograph sessions so I'm sure they'll be at both, and the schedule specifically says they will be at the panel. If I manage to see the panel, and maybe get an autograph, I will be content. Hope I get a chance at the LE dolls, but if not, it won't ruin my weekend. I'm just so excited to be going to the expo and Disneyland, because about two months ago I didn't think I'd be going at all. I think I had a little 'freak out' moment after the announcement....(THIS::anxious: :cry::sigh ....but I've since recovered. LOL.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?