[quote=""RosereIII""]My thoughts exactly Val, I was in the same place with the Radagast staff...which is why Noble's Thorin sword has now been pre-ordered. I'd much prefer a UC version, but from the sounds of things, it won't happen. Then again, it may ship in August and the next day I'll find out UC has been planning on making them all along.
A little transparency goes a long way. If anything I would think that revealing their upcoming releases would increase their sales. Customers would have more time to become aware of the items and also save up some extra cash...[/quote]
I'd like to see some photos of his sword when you get it
UC could ask Warners for permission to release a special preview of their products, or at least name a few that they are going to come out with. It seems ridiculous that Weta and other companies can preview their Hobbit related merchandise months in advance of UC.
I did the same Val, that's why I pre-ordered Radagast's staff as soon as it became available. At least that way I'd have one if UC didn't release their own version.
But at least pre-orders for Tauriel's bow won't open until October. They were allowed to give special previews of certain products at Comic Con. UC should also release information and spec sheets on their products in October, and then we can see what's going on. I doubt her bow will be in the first wave though, and from what Kit said a few weeks back when I commented on her quiver it looks like its not in production at all yet. I could be wrong, and Kit can't comment either
Fingers crossed for her daggers though, and I hope they aren't limited editions.
I'd hate for the UC line to run dry and we'd have to turn to Weta for the plastic weapons or Noble's swords, but I think it could happen which would be a shame.
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