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6th July 2009
In this edition: Armageddon, Guillermo Del Toro, Queenstown Winter Festival, Gentle Giant and a bit about shipping
For some of you this is the first e-newsletter you've read from us, so welcome, we hope you enjoy reading it. For everyone else who has been faithfully reading all our past e-newsletters, I apologise sincerely. As I sat down tonight to write this, I was honestly astounded and ashamed to notice that this is the first I've sent this year! Something tells me that working 60 hours + a week isn't freeing up my time after all!
Armageddons
True to form, we attended Christchurch and Wellington Armageddons earlier this year, and also attended the brand new Dunedin event. Armageddon just goes from strength to strength, with this years Auckland event moving out to the ASB Showgrounds as it has outgrown the Aotea Centre. A huge highlight this year was meeting Guillermo Del Toro and selling him some collectibles from our stall at the Wellington event. Guillermo is in Wellington currently writing the script for The Hobbit with Peter Jackson. If you're reading this, Hola Guillermo!
Stock
We've had several shipments in this year with heaps of new releases and new lines. Here are some of the most popular items at the moment:
Star Trek - New items from both the new movie and Classic Star Trek, more coming soon
Terminator Salvation - New pre-orders available now
Bad Taste Bears - New line, these cute yet odd little collectibles are super popular, and well priced
Dark Knight Kotobukiya Batman Original Suit Statue - New release
Dark Knight DC Direct Joker Statue - Back in stock!
Dark Knight Neca Joker Headknocker - Back in stock!
ACME Halo Art Prints - New releases available
Headknockers - Started them their own page
Universal Studios Monsters - Gave them their own page too
DC Comics page - New section, new items and new pages
Horror Section - New section, start here for evil collectibles
Halo Gentle Giant Bust - New release
Halo Wallets and Canvas Bags - Back in stock
Gremlins 2 8" Deluxe Gizmo Plush - back in stock
Star Wars Wesco R2D2 Alam Clocks - hugely popular, get your order in for next shipment
Watchmen page - new releases
Wolverine Headknocker - back in stock
Transformers products - new releases, coming in next shipment
And last but not least, our hottest selling line at the moment. This one is so big it needs its own section, so here's the latest happenings with...
Twilight
Twilight has gotten so big, so fast, that we recently had to upgrade the way we displayed the items on our website. Our new 're-vamped' Twilight section now has 15 different categories for all your Twilight goodies. If you are still waiting to receive pre-ordered Twilight items from us, don't worry, we haven't forgotten you! Some items seem to keep getting delayed but we'll be watching their progress and letting you know as soon as they are on the way. Good news for some... our next shipment includes the new Image Charm Keyrings and Bracelets, the new Bookmarks, Team Edward Rubber Bracelets, the new Umbrellas, Red Jewel Charm Bracelets and the Edward and Bella 7" 2-Packs. Oh, and Vampire Mini Kits... I don't think I've added those to the website yet - keep checking back! Meanwhile, the official New Moon teaser posters arrived into stock on Friday - if you want one, get in fast!
Queenstown Winter Festival Star Wars Troop 2009
This years Winter Festival has just wound up. For those of us that live here, as much as we enjoy the festival, you can almost hear the collective sigh of relief as things get back to relatively normal (Well, normal for Queenstown anyway). We had the honour of hosting members of the 501st Legion in our home town again for the Festival Float parade and had a superb couple of days trooping. We even had a couple of members from the Australian Garrison coming over this year to see what all the fuss is about, and by all reports they thoroughly enjoyed themsleves, so hope to see more of the Aussie-troopers here next year. Highlights of the parade can be viewed here: Queenstown Winter Festival 2009
Kotobukiya/Gentle Giant
If you read back in last years newsletter archives, you'll see a bit about problems we had with the supply of Kotobukiya and Gentle Giant products. The Kotobukiya situation sadly remains the same, with most items still available, but still sporadic, and our hands tied on the pricing. The good news however is that Gentle Giant Ltd have seen the light and changed suppliers, so now the Gentle Giant Ltd products supply has improved and a wider range will be starting to appear on our website - we've already added quite a few new Star Wars products.
A bit about shipping
Here at Reel Collectibles we are committed to bringing the best quality Collectibles into New Zealand for our customers at the best possible price. One of the big costs involved in running a business like this is the shipping and importing costs. The New Zealand Government doesn't help, by pretty much helping itself to a ton of our money for doing sod-all, just to release our goods. So one way we keep costs down is by bringing in a large shipment about every 8 weeks or so. By shipping in bulk like this, we ensure that the shipping cost remains low, and therefore keeps the overall price down. We will bring in some items on a more regular basis if it proves economical to do so however.
This does mean that our prices may fluctuate on our website every so often, as we have to calculate the costs of items based upon the exchange rate when items get shipped. As you will be aware, the last few months have been topsy-turvy financially worldwide, but things are starting to settle down now. Now is a good time to order, as some of the prices on our website for new items being ordered in will now be slightly cheaper to order for ouir next shipment.
So that's all for now, our next shipment is due in about 2 weeks or so, so for those of you waiting for collectible goodness, it's not long now. And I promise that the next e-newsltter will be along in less than 6 months!
Hugh & Sarah
29th December 2008
Where in the wide wide world of sports did 2008 go? If anyone sees it around, please bring it back, I haven't finished with it yet! This is our last e-newsletter for 2008 (sporadic as they are!) but for some of you this is the first, so welcome!
Reel Collectibles, Shop hours, Store re-location and Reading Cinemas... again
Wait a minute! That's the same heading as the last e-newsletter! Well, yes. Sarah and I have been constantly monitoring the Reel Collectibles situation month by month and as such, nothing much has changed. Those of you who have ordered from us online or shopped in store recently will have noticed that more often than not it is Sarah who has been dealing with your collectibles. As I am still employed full time at the local cinema, Sarah has freed up her time to spend more time running the shop. We're still in the same spot, and thanks to Sarah we are open far more often, almost like a normal shop would be, but hours can still be quite varied. And who knows, we may even get a chance to have a day off together once in a while!
Stock arrival
Our last shipment for the year arrived on the 10th December. We had another shipment arrive just before Armageddon Auckland, so here's some of the cool stuff that got released:
Sideshow ALIENS Diorama - back in stock
Sideshow Predator Diorama - new release
Star Trek Phaser - back in stock
Dark Knight Kotobukiya Batman Batsuit Statue - New release
Dark Knight DC Direct Joker Statue - Back in stock!
Dark Knight DC Direct Joker 1/6 Scale Deluxe figure - New release
Dark Knight DC Direct Batman & Joker Headknockers - New releases
Doctor Who Dalek Web-Cams - New release
Doctor Who Dalek Alarm Clocks - New release
Doctor Who Sonic Screwdrivers - Back in stock
Gremlins 2 8" Deluxe Gizmo Plush - back in stock
Gentle Giant Darth Vader Bust - back in stock
Iron Man Kotobukiya Fine Art Statue - new release
Stargate 'Gate' Prop Replica Mirror - Back in stock
Halo Wallets and Canvas Bags - new release
Star Wars Wesco R2D2 Alam Clocks - new release
Star Wars Wesco R2D2 USB Hubs - new release
Star Wars Wesco Lightsaber Keyrings - new release
Star Wars Wesco Lightsaber Torches - new release
Star Wars Wesco USB Lightsaber Lamps - new release
Star Wars Wesco Darth Vader Tie Fighter Web Cams - new release
Gentle Giant LOTR Witchking Animated Maquettes - new release
Gentle Giant LOTR Sauron Bust - new release
Our next shipment will be in mid January, anything that is 'Available to order for next shipment' on our website can be ordered now to make this shipment. Cut-off to get it on the January shipment is 8th January.
The world financial crisis hoo-hah
Over the last few months, the whole world has been hearing news about a global financial crisis. They say that this is the sort of event that may happen only once in every 100 years. Sadly, we have felt the effects of this also, and unfortunately we have had to raise the prices of some of our items, due to the fall of the US dollar and the increase in prices by our suppliers. We thank you in advance for understanding that we have no choice in this matter and it is entirely beyond our control.
2009
We're looking forward to 2009. There are some awesome pieces being released and new licences being granted to some of the big names in collectibles. Our website is being updated more regularly now, and we are working hard to get it up to date and keep it updated for you with all the cool new stuff, so check back regularly. We would like to thank you for your support in 2008 and we wish you all the best for the upcoming year.
Hugh & Sarah
9th September 2008
Welcome to all our new e-newsletter customers. Once again, to all our regular e-newsletter customers, I apologise for the large gap between e-newsletters, here's why...
Reel Collectibles, Shop hours, Store re-location and Reading Cinemas???
"The times they are a-changing". The current economic situation in New Zealand at the moment has forced us to review our business and resort to drastic measures. Reel Collectibles has always been, and will always continue to be, a business run by our passion of movies and collectibles, unfortunately it will never make us our millions! Therefore I have accepted a full time job at Reading Cinemas in Queenstown (the fact that it fuels my movie passion has nothing to do with it of course!) and so Reel Collectibles is now more of a part-time business/shop. As previously mentioned we are considering a re-location of the store.
This is still under negotiation (those of you in business will know that these sort of things can take an extraordinarily long time!) and we have heard a positive piece of news in the last few days, but it is by no means concrete yet. The website side of our business will remain unchanged, but we apologise in advance if there are delays in responses to emails or orders due to my other commitments. As for the shop, it's a case of if we're open, we're open, and if not then you can contact us to find out when we next will be.
Armageddon Expos - Auckland
We will be at the Auckland Armageddon in October as usual. If there are any orders you want to place and collect at Armageddon, please get them in soon as we will be finalising the shipment by the 30th September in order to get the Armageddon stock over her in time. Anything we have in stock that you may be interested in seeing first-hand, please drop us an email and we'll do our best to accommodate you by bringing it up with us.
Stock arrival
We had another shipment arrive at the start of August. Here's a list of some of the products that were on the shipment:
Sideshow ALIENS Diorama - back in stock
Kotobukiya Indiana Jones Statue - new release
Star Trek Communicator - back in stock
Star Trek Phaser - back in stock
Dark Knight Batarangs Prop Replicas - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
Dark Knight DC Direct Joker Statue - Customer orders - SOLD OUT
Dark Knight DC Direct Joker Bust - Customer orders - SOLD OUT
Dark Knight DC Direct Batman Statue - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
Dark Knight DC Direct Batman Bust - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
Doctor Who USB Tardis & Sonic Screwdrivers - Back in stock
Gentle Giant Animated Emperor Maquette - new release
Gentle Giant Darth Vader Bust - back in stock
Gentle Giant Yoda Bust - back in stock
Gremlins 2 8" Deluxe Gizmo Plush - new release
Hellboy 18" Comic-Based figure - new release
Gentle Giant LOTR Gimli & Legolas Animated Maquettes - back in stock
NBX 13" Jack Skellington w/interchangeable heads - Back in stock
Kotobukiya 4-LOM Statue - new release
Kotobukiya Princess Leia Statue - Back in stock
Pulp Fiction Bad Mother F***er Wallet - Back in stock
Stargate 'Gate' Prop Replica Mirror - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
300 King Leonidas 1:1 Prop Replica Helmet - new release - Customer order
Master Replicas Obi-Wan Kenobi Ep III FX Saber - back in stock
Master Replicas Luke Skywalker Ep IV FX Saber - back in stock
Master Replicas Vader Ep IV FX Saber - back in stock
Neca Saw Billy the Puppet and tricycle figure - restock
As mentioned above, our next shipment will be in the first week of October, anything that is 'Available to order for next shipment' on our website can be ordered now to make this shipment. Cut-off to get it on the October shipment is 30th September.
New ACME Artwork
Check out the new WALL-E Artwork now available and some great new Star Wars Clone Wars pieces out also.
Queenstown Winter Festival Star Wars Troop 2008
This years Winter Festival was another awesome event and well represented by members of New Zealand's own 501st Garrison, Outpost 42. You can view a gallery of pictures and hear a few stories from the event on the Outpost 42 Forums.
Kotobukiya/Gentle Giant
One of our overseas suppliers of these products has unfortunately decided to raise their prices. They are unreasonable in our opinion and reflect badly upon us when we in turn are forced to pass on the price increases to you. Therefore as much as possible we intend to cease trading with this particular supplier and are looking at other options for bringing these goods into NZ. Those who have affected pre-orders have been contacted, we hope to have normal service resuming shortly at normal prices again. Our apologies in the interim if the Kotobukiya or Gentle Giant product you are after is unavailable or has increased in price suddenly.
Pre-orders
There have been some awesome releases lately, including the new Star Wars Clone Wars Maquettes, please check out the home page for updates. There are more coming soon, so keep checking back!
Cheerio everyone, go see WALL-E when it comes out, it's awesome!
Hugh
23rd June 2008
Welcome to all our new e-newsletter customers. To all our regular newsletter customers, I apologise for the large gap since the last e-newsletter, there's been a lot going on!
Armageddon Expos
We had a blast at the April Armageddons in Wellington and Christchurch and got to meet heaps of you and a whole bunch of newbies and even got to have dinner/hang out with a Jedi! The Armageddons are a great opportunity for us to show you the cool stuff and new releases up close, so if you've been hanging on the fringe thinking about attending, get to the next one in Auckland in October!
Sale Page
Our 4th Birthday sale is technically over, however there are still a few great deals to be had on our Sale page. We change it every now and then, so keep checking back to grab a bargain.
Stock arrival
We had a shipment arrive just in time for Armageddon (just being the operative word!) and have had another since at the start of June. Here's a list of some of the goodies that were on the shipments:
Sideshow ALIENS Diorama - new release
Sideshow LOTR Legendary Scale Twilight Witch-King Bust - new release
Star Trek Communicator - new release
Star Trek Phaser - new release
Elvis talking Keychain - new release
Master Replicas Muppets Animal & Gonzo Photo Replica Puppets - new releases
Doctor Who USB Tardis & Sonic Screwdrivers - Back in stock
Gentle Giant Exclusive Chewbacca Mynock Hunt Bust - new release
Gentle Giant Snowtrooper Classics Bust - new release
Gentle Giant Admiral Ackbar Bust - new release
Gentle Giant Tusken Raider Bust - new release
Gentle Giant Darth Maul & Bloodfin Statue - new release
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 7" figures - new release
Kotobukiya Boba Fett Statue Version #2 - new release
Kotobukiya IG-88 Statue - new release
Kotobukiya Yoda vs Palpatine Statue - new release
Kotobukiya General Grievous Statue - new release
Sideshow Exclusive Evil Dead Ash 1/4 Scale Statue - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
POTC Jack Sparrow & Davy Jones Kotobukiya Statues - new release
Simpsons Lard Lad Box Set - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
Simpsons Spay Anything Box Set - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
John Lennon 18" Talking Statue - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
Kotobukiya Halo Master Chief Statue - restock
300 King Leonidas Statue - new release - Customer order
AVP Predator Bio-Mask - Customer order - Limited stock available for next shipment
Master Replicas Boba Fett Limited Edition 1:1 Scale Helmet - new release - Customer order
Master Replicas Boba Fett 1/4 Scale Helmet - new release
Master Replicas Luke X-Wing 1/4 Scale Helmet - new release
Master Replicas Stormtrooper 1/4 Scale Helmet - new release
Master Replicas Vader Ep IV FX Saber - back in stock
Neca Saw Billy the Puppet and tricycle figure - restock
Our next shipment after this will not be until the first week of August, anything that is 'Available to order for next shipment' on our website can be ordered now to make this shipment. Cut-off to get it on the August shipment is 30th July.
New ACME Artwork
Check out the new Indiana Jones Artwork now available and some great new Star Wars pieces out also, some by the legendary Ralph McQuarrie. Coming soon is Wall*E Art!
Queenstown Winter Festival Star Wars Troop 2008
On the 28th June, members of Outpost 42, the New Zealand Garrison of the 501st Legion, will again be joining us for the Queenstown Winter Festival. As well as trooping in the Winter Festival Float Parade, Star Wars fans and general public crowded the Reel Collectibles store for about 2 hours afterwards to meet and get pictures taken with the Stormtroopers. In 2007, the only Winter Festival event to go ahead on the Saturday was the Reel Collectibles Stormtroopers meet and greet. The freezing winds and snow reminiscent of Hoth could not stop the Empire. This year, the Empire Strikes Back. again. The events are so popular that they have become legend throughout the galaxy. So much so, that more Stormtroopers and different characters will be coming this year, including the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader. Darth Vader has decided to repeat his personal appearance at this year's event to inspect his troops and make sure they protect Reel Collectibles from the Star Wars fans. Some of the Outpost 42 members attending this years event were hand picked by Lucasfilm and flown to Los Angeles to march for George Lucas in the Rose Bowl Parade earlier in 2007. They were amongst 200 other 501 st Stormtroopers from around the world, watched by upwards of one million spectators on the parade route, and seen by millions more on television . The troopers will be available for group and individual photos with public at Reel Collectibles, First Floor, Stratton House, Beach St , Queenstown from 2pm to 4pm. Public are advised to bring their cameras for this great opportunity to meet a Stormtrooper or Star Wars character, for free! If you're in or near Queenstown this Saturday, come along and show your love for Star Wars!
Shop hours
Some of you Queenstown locals may have noticed that our opening hours are a bit sporadic lately and some of you email customers may have noticed a bit of a longer response time than usual in my email replies. I apologise for this, and the reason is that this is generally a quiet period in Queenstown at this time of year, so I have taken on some extra work at the local cinema. Problem is, they're busy there and need me lots! Hopefully things will return to normal in the next couple of weeks, thanks in advance for your patience.
Store re-location
I've teased you in the last couple of months about the re-location of our store, this is still in the pipeline, however being held up by red tape at the moment. Hopefully news about this in the next week or two also.
Toodle-oo everyone, hopefully see some of you at Winterfest on Saturday!
Hugh
3rd April 2008
Welcome to all our new e-newsletter customers. I hope you're all enjoying summer.
Win a Sideshow Collectibles Han Solo Statue
The 'Win a Han' competition in conjunction with SWNZ was drawn last month and the winner was John S. from Wellington. John already has a few Sideshow Premium Format Statues in his collection so the Han statue will look great alongside them. Congratulations John!
Armageddon Expos
It's Armageddon time again and as usual Reel Collectibles will be visiting our showcasing and selling all the cool stuff we have. The Expo dates are as follows:
Wellington TSB Bank Arena - April 19/20th 2008
Christchurch Convention Centre - April 26/27th 2008
We're looking forward to catching up with all our regular customers as well as meeting all the new ones. Please be aware that our store in Queenstown will be CLOSED from 17th to 29th April due to our attendance at the Armageddon Events.
4th Birthday!!!!
On April 1st, we turned 4!!! That's right, Reel Collectibles has now been supplying collectors, both here in New Zealand and internationally, for 4 years! To celebrate, we're having our biggest ever sale, with some stupid prices. This is for all of you, to say thanks for your support over the last 4 years. The sale is on right now in our Queenstown store, online and will follow through to the Armageddon Expos as well. Check out the 4th Birthday Sale page and grab a bargain!
Stock arrival
Our next shipment is due in about a week, just in time for Armageddon. Here's a list of some of the goodies on it:
Star Trek Communicator - new release
Elvis talking Keychain - new release
Doctor Who USB Tardis & Sonic Screwdrivers - Back in stock
Gentle Giant Admiral Ackbar Bust - new release
Gentle Giant Tusken Raider Bust - new release
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 7" figures - new release
Kotobukiya General Grievous Statue - new release
Kotobukiya Yoda vs Palpatine Statue - new release
Sideshow Exclusive Evil Dead Ash 1/4 Scale Statue - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
POTC Jack Sparrow Kotobukiya Statue - new release
Simpsons Lard Lad Box Set - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
Simpsons Spay Anything Box Set - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
John Lennon 18" Talking Statue - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
Kotobukiya Halo Master Chief Statue - restock
300 King Leonidas Statue - new release - Customer order
AVP Predator Bio-Mask - Customer order - Limited stock available for next shipment
Master Replicas Boba Fett Limited Edition 1:1 Scale Helmet - new release - Customer order
Master Replicas Boba Fett 1/4 Scale Helmet - new release
Master Replicas Luke X-Wing 1/4 Scale Helmet - new release
Neca Saw Billy the Puppet and tricycle figure - restock
Our next shipment after this will not be until the first week of June, anything that is 'Available to order for next shipment' on our website can be ordered now to make this shipment. Cut-off to get it on the June shipment is 28th May.
New Zealand Post & Shipping
On the 28th March, NZ Post introduced a 'Price proportionate' scaled charging system for sending parcels around NZ. Unfortunately, the system should really be named 'Price extortionate' as everything has gone up, nothing down, and the system is ridiculous. case example. I tried to send a customer a standard Action Figure recently. I packaged as I usually do and had usually been able to send for $5 via Parcel Post. The same figure, although only weighing about 300 grams, would now cost $12.50. I managed to repackage it and get it away for $6.50, but it still seems as if the NZ Post proportionate scale resembles Mt Everest. Therefore, we will be switching as much of our shipping as possible to Post Haste Couriers, who offer a much more affordable service. It will take me some time to change out all the shipping prices on our website due to the different rates and sizes of items, so please bear with me as I make the changes over the next few weeks. As a general rule, most smaller items will now be $6 for a 2 day courier service to North Island and overnight to the South Island and most larger items $12 for the same service.
Ozzy Osbourne
What's he got to do with Movies and Collectibles? Nothing. But we did meet the Prince of Darkness last week and get a great photo with him. Good on ya Ozzy, hope you enjoyed Queenstown! Check out the picture in the Hall of Fame.
This issue's Hot In Stock Collectible Pick
Anything in the 4th Birthday Sale! Buy a cool collectible at the recommended retail price, or buy a cool collectible at a stupidly cheap price. Hmm.. let me think about that for a nanosecond.
This issue's Hot Pre-order Collectible Pick
Last E-newsletter I mentioned QMX's new Stargate 'Gate' Mirror Scaled Prop replica. Turns out I was right. The entire production run was sold in in a matter of days, even we missed out on the first shipment. There are more due in June, so get your pre-orders in now! Also, the new DC Direct Dark Knight Heath Ledger as Joker Statue. For obvious tragic reasons, this piece will go quickly. Rest in peace Heath, I'll personally miss your acting and thank you for all you gave to us in a too-short time.
Toodle-oo everyone, see you at Armageddon!
Hugh
27th February 2008
Happy New Year!
Welcome to all our new e-newsletter customers. I hope you're all enjoying summer.
Win a Sideshow Collectibles Han Solo Statue competition finishes this week
The 'Win a Han' competition only has a few days to run, the closing date is the 29th February, so this is your last chance to go into the draw. Reel Collectibles and SWNZ are teaming up to give you the chance to win a Limited Edition Sideshow Collectibles Han Solo Statue. Click here for competition details.
New Shop hours
Our shop in Queenstown has now changed to the following hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
We will check emails as often as possible over the weekend, but please be aware that we may not be able to respond until Monday. If you are visiting Queenstown and can only make it to see us in a weekend, please call us as if possible we would be happy to open up the shop for you specially :)
Also, we have a few days that we are away over the next couple of months, so please check our Policies and Information page for the days that we will be away.
Stock arrival
We received a big shipment about 10 days ago and a couple of smaller ones since. Here's a list of most of what arrived:
Kotobukiya Scar Predator Statue - new release - Customer orders - Limited Stock available to order for next shipment
Gentle Giant ESB Darth Vader Kneeling Statue - new release
Doctor Who Daleks, Micro Daleks, USB Tardis & Sonic Screwdrivers - Back in stock
Futurama Toynami figures - Series 2 and Zoidberg Exclusive - new releases
Gentle Giant LOTR Ringwraith on Horse Animaquette - Customer orders - Limited Stock available to order for next shipment
Sideshow Star Wars "Look Sir, Droids" Diorama - new release
Master Replicas LE 1:1 Scale Stormtrooper Helmet - new release
Kotobukiya Boba Fett Statue - restock
Kotobukiya Royal Guard Statue - new release
Master Replicas Luke Skywalker Ep IV FX Saber - new release
Master Replicas Obi-Wan Ep III FX Saber - restock
Master Replicas 45% scaled Commander Gree Helmet - Customer orders - Limited Stock available to order for next shipment
Nightmare Before Christmas Spiral Hill Jack & Sally Box Set - new release
John Lennon & Freddie Mercury 18" Talking Statues - Customer orders - Available to order for next shipment
Gentle Giant Jawas Bust - Customer order - Limited stock available for next shipment
300 Leonidas 7" Exclusive - new release - Customer order - Limited stock available for next shipment
Hong Kong Phooey Wacky Wobbler - restock
Family Guy Stewie Talking Keychain - restock
Gentle Giant Gimli and Legolas Animaquettes - new release
Chucky 12" figure - restock
BMF (Pulp Fiction) Wallets - restock
Harry Potter bookends & figures - restock
Lord of the Rings Sideshow Balrog Legendary Scale Bust - new release - Customer order - Limited stock available for next shipment
Star Trek Phaser - new release
AVP Predator Bio-Mask - new release - Customer order - Limited stock available for next shipment
Family Guy Peter vs Chicken Box Set - restock
Star Wars Lego - new releases
Our next shipment coming in will be in the first week of April, anything that is 'Available to order for next shipment' on our website can be ordered now to make this shipment. Cut-off to get it on the shipment is 28th March.
Website
Last E-Newsletter I advised that I've changed the layout of our Home page to keep you up to date with recent website/products additions and changes. I've been doing so many updates though, that I've been running out of room already. So in case you only visit our site every now and then, you can now check up on what new stuff & changes you've missed out on by checking both the Home page and our new Website Updates page. Every time I add a new update to the Home page, older updates will regularly be moved onto this page.
As usual, if you find a page you're interested in that hasn't been completed, or any glitches, please email me.
Hugh Jackman & Wolverine
Well, I did well in my quest to track down Hugh Jackman (It's a long story, full of secrets!), and he was kind enough to allow Sarah and I to get a photo with him. We seem to have been the first people in the world to put a photo of him during his Wolverine filming out on the web, as I was inundated with worldwide fan sites using our photo to show him off! You can check out the photos on our page of Wolverine Updates. Unfortunately, no Frisbee Golf at this stage, Warwick Davis' Celebrity Score remains the one to beat!
This issue's Hot In Stock Collectible Pick
The new Gentle Giant Gimli and Legolas Animaquettes. These usually only come into NZ in ones and twos and are never to be seen again once they go, and these 2 statues are awesome! Their bases interlock also so they form a single diorama. Not expected to last long.
This issue's Hot Pre-order Collectible Pick
Due in about 6 weeks, QMX's new Stargate 'Gate' Mirror Scaled Prop replica. Stargate fans have been wanting something like this for a long time, and now they're here! The shimmery 'mirror' replicates the effect seen on screen really well and these are very well priced.
That's about it for now, keep your eyes open for new Gentle Giant Disney/Pixar Statues coming soon!
Hugh
21st January 2008
Happy New Year!
Welcome to all our new e-newsletter customers. I wish all of our Reel Collectibles friends a happy, safe, successful and prosperous 2008, and may you get all the collectibles you wish for!
Start the year off by winning a Sideshow Collectibles Han Solo Statue
The 'Win a Han' competition only has a few weeks to run, the closing date is the 28th February. Reel Collectibles and SWNZ are teaming up to give you the chance to win a Limited Edition Sideshow Collectibles Han Solo Statue. If you've been living in the dark, dark ages and don't know who SWNZ are, shame on you, they're on our links page, get over to their website and have a look. SWNZ (Star Wars New Zealand) is a website and community, built by New Zealanders, for New Zealanders. The principal goal is to support and encourage all Star Wars related hobbies in NZ, and to tie together the networks that constitute the wider Star Wars fan base. SWNZ focuses on New Zealand content, but has international appeal in that it highlights the unique contribution made by New Zealand and New Zealanders to the Star Wars Universe, and will chronicle regional events and collectibles not available elsewhere. SWNZ is about enjoying the hype of the new Star Wars films, and about remembering the mythos of the original trilogy. SWNZ strives for original content (there being no need to mimic that which is already done well by the large, well-established Star Wars sites), but maintains tight links and affiliations to like-minded website's all around the globe. Click here for competition details.
Stock arrival
We received two major shipments just prior to Christmas, bringing lots of early Christmas pressie goodness to many collectors. Here's a list of most of what arrived:
Kotobukiya Halo Master Chief Statue -
new release - Sold out within 2 weeks, Limited stock available for next shipment
Gentle Giant Royal Guard Bust -
new release
Gentle Giant Senate Guard Bust -
new release - Only 1 left
Gentle Giant Boba Fett Classics bust -
new release - Only 1 left
Gentle Giant Tie Fighter Pilot Classic Bust -
new release - Only 1 left
Gentle Giant Jawas Bust -
new release - Sold out within 2 days, Limited stock available for next shipment
Sideshow Premium Format Darth Maul 1/4 scale statue -
new release - Sold out within 2 days, Limited stock available for next shipment
Kotobukiya Ep 2 Clone Trooper Statue - restock
Kotobukiya Utapau Trooper Statue -
new release
Master Replicas Darth Vader Ep IV FX Saber -
new release - selling fast
Master Replicas 45% scaled lightsabers - restock
Master Replicas Stormtrooper 45% scaled helmet -
new release
Kotobukiya Vader vs Luke McQuarrie Statue -
new release - Sold out within 2 days, Limited stock available for next shipment
Sideshow Evil Dead Ash Premium Format 1/4 scale statue -
new release - Sold out within 2 days, Limited stock available for next shipment
Dr Who Tardis USB hub -
new release - Sold out within 2 weeks, stock available for next shipment
Dr Who Sonic Screwdriver - new release
Funko Stormtrooper Wobbler -
new release
Han Solo and Chewie Animaquettes -
new release
Family Guy figures - restock
Futurama figures - restock
Harry Potter bookends & figures - restock - Sold out within days, stock available for next shipment
Chucky figures - restock
Neca Saw Puppet with tricycle - restock
Reservoir Dogs figures, BMF (Pulp Fiction) Wallets, Scarface 1:1 Bust - items now up on website
And coming from Acme Archives, the following artwork:
Family Guy Blue Harvest (Star Wars) - new releases
Star Wars Bounty Hunters Giclee - new release
Star Wars Chewbacca Giclee - restock
Star Wars Darth Vader Giclee - new release
Star Wars X-Wing Aluminium Sketchplate - new release
Durge Character Key - new release
Spongebob Squarepants & Patrick Star Maquettes - restock
Halo Prisoner Giclee - restock
'Faith' BVS Giclee - restock
We have a new shipment coming in about 2 weeks, anything that is 'Available to order for next shipment' on our website can be ordered now to make this shipment.
Cut-off to get it on the shipment is 1st February.
Website
I've been doing so many regular updates, that I've changed the layout of our Home page. I hope you like it and I'd love to hear your feedback on it, or anything else on the site. It now basically has this section, so here's what I've done recently:
Latest Website updates:
• 21/1/08 - Final Fantasy page updated and products added
• 19/1/08 - Gentle Giant Darth Malak Bust added
• 18/1/08 - The Home Page re-designed, hope you like it!
• 18/1/08 - The Phantom page added
• 16/1/08 - Star Wars Gentle Giant product pre-orders added
• 16/1/08 - LOTR Gentle Giant product pre-orders added
• 16/1/08 - Star Wars 2008 Lego added
• 15/1/08 - Indiana Jones Lego added
• 15/1/08 - Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs pages added
• 15/1/08 - Star Wars Premium Format statues pre-orders added
• 15/1/08 - LOTR Aragorn Premium Format statue pre-orders added
• 9/1/08 - Indiana Jones page added
• 9/1/08 - Predator, Scarface products added
• 3/1/08 - Family Guy Star Wars Blue Harvest DVD pre-order added!
• 1/1/08 - Happy New Year from Reel Collectibles!
• 15/12/07 - New stock shipment arrived!!!
So keep checking the update feed on our home page for updates between newsletters so you can keep up to date with stock pre-orders etc. As usual, if you find a page you're interested in that hasn't been completed, or any glitches, please email me.
Master Replicas
Master Replicas licence is now officially finished. Anyone who regularly visits MR's website will now notice that their SW section has been removed and is only accessible in their 'Vault' section of the website. All SW items are listed as 'Sold out'.
Many of the FX models have been sold out through our supply chain also, with only Yoda, Luke IV, Vader IV and Obi- Wan III available to us.
We have learned through both a trusted source and our suppliers that a brand new company called eFX will be taking over the MR licence of SW prop replicas, whereas the Force FX licence has been taken over by Hasbro.
The Hasbro part does not fill us with confidence as to the future of FX sabers, as their supply is not good to us in NZ, and it's most likely they will be mass merchandised. eFX, on the other hand, should continue the great quality and line of SW products, as it is helmed by 3 previous MR Star Wars product employees.
Wolverine
For those of you who haven't heard the news yet, Wolverine is due to begin shooting a few outdoor scenes here in Queenstown over the next few weeks. We've personally seen one of the Log Cabin sets up close and are hoping to get involved in the film in some way. If anyone knows how to get in touch with Hugh
Jackman, please let him know we want to get in touch to challenge him to a game of Frisbee Golf! He can see if he can beat Warwick Davis or Eddie Izzard's scores!
This issue's Hot In Stock Collectible Pick
We have managed to source a few of the Gentle Giant Ltd Star Wars: Clone Wars Animated Maquettes. These usually only come into NZ in ones and twos and are never to be seen again once they go. Get in fast as we only have a few available in stock.
This issue's Hot Pre-order Collectible Pick
Due later in the year, the Sideshow Collectibles Twilight Witchking Legendary Scale Bust. It's great to see both Sideshow Collectibles and Gentle Giant Ltd release products on this cool character. Those who know/own/have seen the Weta versions of this character know that he lends himself very well to a Polystone collectible and sold out very fast and went up in value considerably.
That's about it for now, I'm off to try and find Hugh Jackman.
Hugh.
Hugh Clark
Reel Collectibles
Email: hugh@reelcollectibles.co.nz
Web: www.reelcollectibles.co.nz
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