New HT Mystery Pops

[treswright]

This whole mystery box thing is an absolute disaster. Why can't they just release the things without saying what they are and definitely don't release any "clues" as to how you tell one (and possibly a chase) from another? The way they're doing it takes ALL the mystery out of what's going on!

Well, it seems like HT's last two mystery releases went pretty smoothly. This one got screwed up because the one figure is so much bigger and heavier than the others. I doubt anyone at Funko ever thought "hey, people might notice the weight difference." Hopefully they'll learn their lessons from this and the ten-times-worse Gamestop debacle. GS STILL has those for sale on their web site, so I doubt we'll be seeing another mystery box promotion from them anytime soon.

PS- congrats to those that got whole sets, seems like most of you did pretty well on this one!

[MasterSplyntr]

I picked up 3 just after my HT opened this morning. The girl working there had 5 set aside for individual people that called but no one had been into the store to buy any of the others yet. She was just about to make a post on their instagram and thought they would all be gone pretty quick after that. I'm guessing they probably had 30 or so and I grabbed 3 I thought were heavier than the others. I'm too nervous to open them though . What a dork I am!

DO IT!!!!

2 Slapsticks and 1 Stingray. So much for my weight calculations . Oh well, was fun.

[Propellarhead9]

I ended up with a Stingray and a Madcap.

[RogueSolo]

My story:
One of the employees was gifted a "blind" Madpcap earlier in the day, and it was regular. I came in after work and they had two left in their stock.
Opened the first one - regular.
Opened the second one - metallic!
Sorry for those of you who bought eight boxes and didn't get a single one.

[Plaid_unicorn]

I went the online route, I'll def be checking the seal to see if it was tampered with before hand.

[poppetmaster]

I went the online route, I'll def be checking the seal to see if it was tampered with before hand.

It's easy to see if it's been messed with...it's tightly shrink wrapped. The ones I encountered at one store just plain didn't have the shrink wrap on them.

[dboneo]

POPCULTCHA PLEASE I bought 3 got one of each so I'm happy. I refuse to by 15 just to get a chase that isn't even a guarantee sure thing. 15×12.50 is 187.50 not including taxes if I had that kind of money to burn I'd be happy to but speaking of burning if your in az like me its summer time here NOW so I'll use that 187 toward my electric/ac bill lmao. Congrats to those who got chase pieces I'm jelly

[Raypunz]

Had a good time today, I bought 6 and got a full set including the chase. Had a good group waiting in line too. We all opened in store and we all swapped so everyone could at least fill,out heir basic sets,

[ShockWaveZ55]

So I bought 5 and you can clearly feel the weight difference and also the brim of the hat on madcap. I only opened one so far and I felt the brim. Sure enough it was a regular madcap. I'm planning on doing an unboxing video for fun. Don't know if I can link it here though...

[Megacam]

Went to my store just to check (had some other pops from there to exchange) Checked about 50 pops...TWICE, and none of them felt distinctly heavier than the others. The ones that might've felt heavier did not have any "feel" of a hat (although I was very gentle as to not bend the plastic). My bet is the employees set aside the heavy pops. Also, the girl told me as she curiously watched me lift up all the pops..."nobody yet has gotten a chase pop, so maybe you will!". I decided to not chance it.

[mszeidel]

Well I went to mine after work, hit it about 7 PM. Was easily able to feel the difference between madcap and the rest (it's about double the weight) and the girl who works at the one near me (and basically knows what I look for I go in there so much ) told me if you sniff them, the chases supposedly had a heavy spray-paint like smell.

Well I sniffed a couple of the heavy ones.. one stunk a bit more than the others, and bought and extra heavy one and got a regular madcap and a chase madcap.. and the chase REALLY smelled like spray paint badly once I opened the seal.

Just another tip to those trying to find one. At 7 PM mine still had about 30 on the shelf.

[a99kitten]

Another reminder that NO sales/trades/please buy me I'll pay you posts are allowed in this thread.

[darknightwayno]

Okay cool

Sorry for posting in here!!

[ryanc_]

Wow, that's ridiculous. I'd probably suggest sending am email to the head office. I guess to just let them know what's happened.

As for me, I was first in line. Store had maybe 30 of them. I got 7. Guy after me got 12. And the girl behind him I think got 10. We didn't really leave much for whoever wanted to come in afterwards. Everything went smooth and without any problems. If anything, the guy behind me in line waited until I got my POPs and went to pay before checking them out for himself.

Do they even look into these things if I were to email them? And what is the contact info for HQ? Surely it isn't the generic customer support email address. I was going to go back into the store and take pictures and video but I was too ticked off to go back.

oh damn, I was about to ask if you had taken pictures as evidence. that's ridiculous, I would be p***.

[grendelscott]

I got to HT at 11:10 this morning and they had 10 left. The store normally opens at 11:00 but they opened 10 minutes early since they had some people waiting. I bought 6 since everyone before me probably sniffed, weighed, and felt up the boxes before I got there. Not too worried about dupes, because I have people at work that will probably take them. I'll update with what I got after I get home and open them.

[jambes]

Good luck everyone buying them online! And grats on those with the Chases!

I like Desdpool, but not that much. I would tear my hair out trying to complete them.

[absyrd]

Still available online but just recently they put up a "Soon To Sell Out" bit of text. I'm assuming their wasn't a mix-up with inventory now.

[Spider-Ham]

Went to my hot topic and they had 24 at open. Someone bought all 24 when they opened. Bought mine online when I noticed they still had them in stock

[MasterSplyntr]

Went to my hot topic and they had 24 at open. Someone bought all 24 when they opened. Bought mine online when I noticed they still had them in stock

[poppetmaster]

Went to my store just to check (had some other pops from there to exchange) Checked about 50 pops...TWICE, and none of them felt distinctly heavier than the others. The ones that might've felt heavier did not have any "feel" of a hat (although I was very gentle as to not bend the plastic). My bet is the employees set aside the heavy pops. Also, the girl told me as she curiously watched me lift up all the pops..."nobody yet has gotten a chase pop, so maybe you will!". I decided to not chance it.

They probably held all the Madcaps in the back to buy themselves. Wouldn't doubt it.

[hawkman2]

Did the coupon work, and stayed and not cancelled?

[poppetmaster]

Now this is just TOO funny. The store I mentioned that opened all the boxes has posted a picture on their Facebook page (of course without the plastic shrink wrap!), with an even more hilarious caption.

[TjSosaR13]

Now this is just TOO funny. The store I mentioned that opened all the boxes has posted a picture on their Facebook page (of course without the plastic shrink wrap!), with an even more hilarious caption.

Just WOW , was going to head to My HT tomorrow but now that people are bringing scales to HT as well, No Thanks

[TurboBacon]

Now this is just TOO funny. The store I mentioned that opened all the boxes has posted a picture on their Facebook page (of course without the plastic shrink wrap!), with an even more hilarious caption.



Just WOW , was going to head to My HT tomorrow but now that people are bringing scales to HT as well, No Thanks

Its silly but I don't think theres a rule against it. Once again its even sillier b/c you do not need a scale at all to tell the difference at all between the other 2. The chase could very well weight just as much, a bit heavier or lighter than the regulars. I took my 6 home and weighed them and tested some other theories out. Got 1 regular madcap that weight .03 oz more than the chase.

[emcee]

Is anyone having troubles finding regular Madcap? I got 3 of each Stingray and Slapstick, and I can't find anyone to trade with for regular Madcap in my local groups. It says 1 out of 3 for every regular one, is that including the chase version though?

[cerealkiller]

Is anyone having troubles finding regular Madcap? I got 3 of each Stingray and Slapstick, and I can't find anyone to trade with for regular Madcap in my local groups. It says 1 out of 3 for every regular one, is that including the chase version though?

I saw a few cases opened. The Madcap regular edition was, at best, 1 in 6. Sometimes the other Chase replaced him, who is stated to be 1/24. The ratios are not correct on the back unless some stores just got solid packs of Madcaps, which is unlikely. On top of that. if they were already picked through, the Madcaps were the easiest to figure out by feel as well.

[TheCollector]

Gonna check my ht Friday anyways only looking for a madcap and marvel restocks so I hope I get at least one of them

[poppetmaster]

I just saw a sold listing for Madcap on ebay that had a warped window....funny because one of my Madcaps had a severely warped window as well. Did anyone else come across this?

[cerealkiller]

I just saw a sold listing for Madcap on ebay that had a warped window....funny because one of my Madcaps had a severely warped window as well. Did anyone else come across this?

i got one warped and one crushed. both outer boxes looked good too, which was frustrating.

[poppetmaster]

I just saw a sold listing for Madcap on ebay that had a warped window....funny because one of my Madcaps had a severely warped window as well. Did anyone else come across this?

i got one warped and one crushed. both outer boxes looked good too, which was frustrating.

Yup! Outer sleeve was perfectly fine. I had this happen with the DC boxes last year...outer sleeve was fine but the box on the inside was creased all to hell.

[cerealkiller]

I just saw a sold listing for Madcap on ebay that had a warped window....funny because one of my Madcaps had a severely warped window as well. Did anyone else come across this?

i got one warped and one crushed. both outer boxes looked good too, which was frustrating.

Yup! Outer sleeve was perfectly fine. I had this happen with the DC boxes last year...outer sleeve was fine but the box on the inside was creased all to hell.

the hat makes the window pertrude a bit too, so maybe some temp changes with the pressure made some wonky. most of the blind pops I got came nice though, just the two misfit madcaps were bad eggs

[grendelscott]

I got to HT at 11:10 this morning and they had 10 left. The store normally opens at 11:00 but they opened 10 minutes early since they had some people waiting. I bought 6 since everyone before me probably sniffed, weighed, and felt up the boxes before I got there. Not too worried about dupes, because I have people at work that will probably take them. I'll update with what I got after I get home and open them.

Just opened my six I picked up today. As expected, no Madcap, but 3 each of Stingray and Slapstick. Hopefully my web order gives me better results. On the bright side, a few friends at work already asked me about trying to get those two for them.

[Mazda79]

Is anyone having troubles finding regular Madcap? I got 3 of each Stingray and Slapstick, and I can't find anyone to trade with for regular Madcap in my local groups. It says 1 out of 3 for every regular one, is that including the chase version though?

I saw a few cases opened. The Madcap regular edition was, at best, 1 in 6. Sometimes the other Chase replaced him, who is stated to be 1/24. The ratios are not correct on the back unless some stores just got solid packs of Madcaps, which is unlikely. On top of that. if they were already picked through, the Madcaps were the easiest to figure out by feel as well.

I opened a full case and didnt feel any Madcaps. Total out of the store were 3 chase 3 mad cap and the rest stingray/slapstick.

I honestly believe the case were 3:3

Either 3 sting/slap or 3 chase/madcap

[cerealkiller]

Is anyone having troubles finding regular Madcap? I got 3 of each Stingray and Slapstick, and I can't find anyone to trade with for regular Madcap in my local groups. It says 1 out of 3 for every regular one, is that including the chase version though?

I saw a few cases opened. The Madcap regular edition was, at best, 1 in 6. Sometimes the other Chase replaced him, who is stated to be 1/24. The ratios are not correct on the back unless some stores just got solid packs of Madcaps, which is unlikely. On top of that. if they were already picked through, the Madcaps were the easiest to figure out by feel as well.

I opened a full case and didnt feel any Madcaps. Total out of the store were 3 chase 3 mad cap and the rest stingray/slapstick.

I honestly believe the case were 3:3

Either 3 sting/slap or 3 chase/madcap

haven't heard of anybody finding more than one madcap in a 6 pk case. they were usually 5 of slapstick/stingray combo and 1 madcap if lucky. sometimes none.

[treswright]

Did the coupon work, and stayed and not cancelled?

I didn't order any but a friend ordered four with the 15 off 50 code and then ordered another 4 with a 10 off 50 code. He's gotten shipping notices on both orders so yes, it looks like the coupons were fine for online orders.

[Valde]

Just got my label creation email, I didn't use a coupon and paid with PayPal.

[Jezter]

Unfortunately it looks like my finances won't be with me this weekend, so I won't be getting any of the mystery boxes, which means no Madcap for me. It's a bummer, but I'll live. I'm sure I'll be able to get the regular one someday, for a somewhat inflated price. Not much one can do when dumb things happen to your bank account, and if you have bills to pay. I look forward to being jealous of everyone's pics!

[FlockedOrNot]

Now this is just TOO funny. The store I mentioned that opened all the boxes has posted a picture on their Facebook page (of course without the plastic shrink wrap!), with an even more hilarious caption.

Wow.

Similar situation at Vaughan Mills HT.

Called around noon, and they told me all the ones they had left are open boxes, without the shrink wrap. I had already made my purchases at another location in the morning, so no big deal, didn't bother.
But damn.

All the boxes at TPO, after noon, were crushed or ripped too -_-

[poppetmaster]

Now this is just TOO funny. The store I mentioned that opened all the boxes has posted a picture on their Facebook page (of course without the plastic shrink wrap!), with an even more hilarious caption.

Wow.

Similar situation at Vaughan Mills HT.

Called around noon, and they told me all the ones they had left are open boxes, without the shrink wrap. I had already made my purchases at another location in the morning, so no big deal, didn't bother.
But damn.

All the boxes at TPO, after noon, were crushed or ripped too -_-

Yea but the thing with this is, the employees are the ones that opened them all.

[emk194]

Now this is just TOO funny. The store I mentioned that opened all the boxes has posted a picture on their Facebook page (of course without the plastic shrink wrap!), with an even more hilarious caption.

Wow.

Similar situation at Vaughan Mills HT.

Called around noon, and they told me all the ones they had left are open boxes, without the shrink wrap. I had already made my purchases at another location in the morning, so no big deal, didn't bother.
But damn.

All the boxes at TPO, after noon, were crushed or ripped too -_-

Can't say I'm surprised with what happened at Vaughan, sadly. I went to the Markville HT. Only 3 of us were there. We bought most of them. No problems at all. They were actually still opening their boxes (the one they come in) and putting them behind the counter.

Fairview Mall HT apparently screwed a lot of people over - apparently a limit of only 1.