Huck Gee 8" Dunny Release by Kidrobot

Released 3/24/11 by Kidrobot

Run of 650 worldwide

Every release isn't without its bumps and stalls along the way. We've all seen it before... the crashing sites, missing buttons, and stalling check-outs. What made this release the all-time worst ever was Kidrobot's oversight of the new wishlist feature. Apparently, you were able to check out with multiple dunnys (no visible order limit) about half an hour before they were officially released. This means a lot of resellers got their hands on this awesome piece while others missed out entirely. Lots of stores only got a few pieces each that they only sold in person which left many people without online options.

Kidrobot gives us a coupon!

As an apology from Kidrobot, they posted on both the boards and Facebook a coupon that gives us 25% off for the next few days. It's not much... actually I don't ever use their coupons since shipping + tax sucks but at least it's something.

Just a little personal rant about complainers

Yes, this release sucked but there's nothing you can do about it now. They could have issued error emails and refunded money but who is really going to take the time and energy to do that? They probably don't have enough employees to sort all that out right now. 

A lot of people are saying they should make another run but I don't think those people realize how much money goes into the production of a piece. They have to do APs, get the machines/molds right, paint jobs, etc. Then they go into production. Usually, once production is done they move on to another project meaning they'll have to redo most of the process if they're going to produce again. I doubt it would be cost effective and would probably take another several months to get done. 

I'm also hating the attitude some people have that makes them think they're the true fans that deserve to get the dunny. The crowd that loves collecting dunny just keeps growing so, unlike a few years ago, you're competing with more "true collectors" in addition to the flippers out there.