Gemmy Now Selling Direct On Amazon - Page 2

wilbret · #11 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 10:20 AM

Very cool. Trying to figure out how I can use 6 of everything....

dadgonemad · #12 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 11:26 AM

Has anyone ever seen one of those 78" skeletons in person? Any good? What is it made of? I'm thinking about buying a few since you can get two of them for less than the price of a bucky.

-dgm

ChrisW · #13 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jgc106

Well Chris, the shipping is a bit steep, but not too bad. I paid 80 for 6 life size figures, it could be worse. Apparently Gemmy is selling a lot of discontinued stock that will not hit retailer shelves this year and when they are gone that is it. Also, of the new stuff they have allocated a fixed amount of inventory for their current merchants as well as just for Amazon, and once it is gone that will be it. Apparently there must be a significant lead time on the items as they outsource the manufacturing to China and try to estimate the demand. I spoke w/Gemmy today and they will be adding at least one more life size licensed figure (Freddy-2005; Leatherface-2006; Jason-2007) but would not tell me what it was. Anyone care to venture a guess? I would guess MM, and you know I am not referring to the candy that melts in your mouth and not in your hands. Anyways, if they do put Michael Myers on the website please post cause I really want one. Also, at these prices you can't get too pissed when these items break, for the most part these are good prices even if were solely a static prop. Cheers!

Actually, $80.00 shipping for 6 life size figures is fantastic. Less than $14.00 a figure.
Interesting info. I'm sure you are right about the China lead time. I do work for toy companies that manufacture in China, and the whole lead paint/quality concern has added a significant amount of time to the process.
Mikey is probably a good guess. Now...classic or Rob Zombified?

Haunter · #14 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dadgonemad

Has anyone ever seen one of those 78" skeletons in person? Any good? What is it made of? I'm thinking about buying a few since you can get two of them for less than the price of a bucky.

I was hoping that it was latex, but a quick search uncovered this one, which is plastic.
The skull and shading are different, but otherwise it looks the same.

I would suggest waiting until the ACC bucky is on sale.

a witch from canada · #15 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 06:04 PM

my question now is , CAN SOMEONE ORDER THOSE FOR ME ?? i want the headless bride and gnaslty gent quivering doorman (the one with chandelier in hand) they dont ship to CAnada i tried preordering

i can send the person that doesnt mind getting them for me payment trough paypal to order them ? as long as i get a proof they have been ordered after that

too bad didnt see head up harry in their i wanted him too

you would think gemmy reads this forum for ideas ?

as i was saying not too long ago and said it before i wish gemmy would make more edwardian people or lady people well the headless bride , gnastly gent and quivering doorman, HAVE to get that one

pumpkin carriage looks cool even if i am not into airblowns but i liked their big hearse from sams last season and the new skeleton playing pipe organ

the prices are very good , wonder if their doing that to stop a bit with the ebay seller selling their props for 5 times the retail price ???? or not if the stuff is limited quantities that will mean higher retail resale prices

Scottish Scarer · #16 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 01:49 AM

AWFC I have the sam problem, they won't ship to the UK so unless someone offers their services I am also screwed

dadgonemad · #17 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Haunter

I was hoping that it was latex, but a quick search uncovered this one, which is plastic.
The skull and shading are different, but otherwise it looks the same.

I would suggest waiting until the ACC bucky is on sale.

Haunter,

Bummer. My guess is that it's not as good looking as the picture, and not as sturdy as a bucky.

For those of us waiting for the Bucky Sale, there's not going to be one like last year ($60). Shipping and materials' costs from China have increased. I spoke with Marilyn yesterday, and she confirmed all sales will now be handled through SkeletonStore.com. You need to setup a reseller's wholesale account to get the cheapest prices ($79.75 for a 4th quality bucky). The current sale is 5% off, and runs until April 1 (Use Promotional Code "SKELETON" during online checkout). Marilyn indicated that would likely be the best price for this year.

-dgm

Haunter · #18 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 08:25 AM

dadgonemad, thanks for the heads up about SkeletonStore.com. That's a shame that prices are on the rise, but I guess it's inevitable.

Daymer · #19 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 12:17 PM

I would love to order the 4 talking skulls, quivering doorman, and beheaded bride. I wish they give you a video to see how it moves, what they are saying, and the lights. I'm picky so its hard for me to order online if I haven't seen it!!!

Haunter · #20 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 01:01 PM

Well if the pair of talking skulls is the same as the one at Spirit Halloween, then you can check out this video.
Remember, that price is for four pairs of talking skulls (8 total).

I, too, would like to see video of the quivering doorman and some of the other animatronics before plopping done that much money.