MattyCollector "Mattel Hoverboard" discussion

Kerr Avon said:

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Good lord. Grow up. They are doing this way to make sure they can make a profit on it. If there isn't enough interest for a TWENTY FIVE YEAR OLD MOVIE prop then they don't want to take a bath in it. If you don't like it, don't order one.

So? Did they ask for the PKE or the Ghost Trap if theres enough interest for a TWENTY EIGHT year old movie?!?

They just do it because people start bashing matty because of their publishing policy. They just want to make sure that everyone buys the hoverboard or they have to offer it in special deals for less to get rid of it... Thats why...

They know that they are producing a cheap, unacurate movie prop, some people will be satisfied, some not, and so they try to get the people, which are positive tempered, on board, before they do the first step...

Yes, you're right, they are prrofing if they can make profit in it... Sadly that the only thing they are interested in. Yes, know you can tell me the stuff about "big company", "have to make profit", etc. but if I produce a prop replica, then my 2nd interest is, that fans have a nice piece. Yes, it's Mattel, and if Mattel (the brand thats ON the hoverboard) can't make it more acurate than BTTF fans, then something'S wrong about it...

And thats the point. If we can't reach the accuracy, lets make it a little bit cheaper and build in a soundchip, this is something new, and everyone will buy it... Same as the Ghostbusters 12" figures. We can't do the Stantz head sculpt better, but instead of trying and producing new sculpts till the end result is a LOT better, we just take the next best sculpt, lower the price for the packs, and give Ray a Slime blower, oh, and it lights up...

But as long as people buy the stuff, they won't change anything. Sadly there are enough of it out, but who cares, the hoverboard got a soundchip...

"But she's got a new hat..."

Well, you also have to consider that most collectors are not as obsessed with accuracy as those here on the RPF. I've seen debates on this board concerning the type of screw used on a prop. For most people it will be close enough.

I just preordered one! I've been waiting for some new news/pictures of the thing but since that seems unlikely until closer to release, I bit the bullet and went for it. I never owned any of the fanmade boards, so I'm looking forward to this one. (I can always get one of the great ones made by the guys here later on).

My brother really wants one too, so he'll probably be preordering one as well. At that price, it's hard to pass up.

Onkelpsycho said:

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So? Did they ask for the PKE or the Ghost Trap if theres enough interest for a TWENTY EIGHT year old movie?!?

So don't ****ing buy one.

Kerr Avon said:

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So don't ****ing buy one.

Right, I don't buy it.

And whats the problem with having a mind on my own?!? This is a message board, with different people and different opinions...

I'm free to say what I think...

Handbags....handbags.

I preordered mine over the weekend.

Pre-ordered mine as well.

My friend, Steve, just got a closer look at the Mattel Hoover board proto. Check it out at his site, plus other cool pop-culture related articles:

Beyond the Marquee: The Web-Series *Extended Edition* (Episode 10)

Everybody PRE ORDER it

if there that excited and keen themselves to sort the niggles and do the sounds as they have made out to be on that video - im in for sure and have placed a preorder :|)

Call it what you will but that video got me REALLY excited

hey no fair AJ didn't tell us he got to see the proto in person!!! loll seriously, at this point does anyone still have doubts that mattel doesn't care about it being true to the prop?

thanks for that video! :-)

Call it what you will but that video got me REALLY excited

agreed, i was unsure but the excitment of the staff in that video makes me have faith in mattel producing something great yet again.

Can't wait for this.

Because of AJ's great interview, I now feel confident in ordering one!

SO THERE MIKE!!!!

Down for two. It never hurts to have a spare. That interview was perfect marketing for Mattel.

-Gary

Okay, that interview really convinced me. I've just tried to order two, but they don't accept my Visa Prepaid. And no PayPal. Any ideas for me?

The video helped to clear things up and I really hope they keep the velcro - the way he put it, the three strips would be replaced with one solid green piece which would be innacurate.
Electronics and official licensing aside, it's going to be tough to beat the great replica from bttf123 as I feel he has made the best replica of this prop to date - and I own two of them!
I would like to have heard some samples of the audio they plan on using for the board but other than that, at least the video did its job on getting collectors excited for this item.

Roland said:

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Okay, that interview really convinced me. I've just tried to order two, but they don't accept my Visa Prepaid. And no PayPal. Any ideas for me?

Sell the prepaid to someone you know or transfer money from paypal to your bank account.

benhs1898 said:

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Sell the prepaid to someone you know ...

It's not the kind of prepaid card you can buy in a super market. It's a real Visa account from my bank and it runs in my name. The only difference to a real credit card is, that I can only pay with it, if I have money on it. And unfortunately some online stores don't accept it, even if money is on it.

benhs1898 said:

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... or transfer money from paypal to your bank account.

And then? My bank account is in Germany. How can I tranfer money from my bank account to Matty? They accept credit card payments only.

Just pre-ordered mine! That video sold me as well. I'm a lot more trusting when information's coming from a fellow nerd.

Roland said:

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It's not the kind of prepaid card you can buy in a super market. It's a real Visa account from my bank and it runs in my name. The only difference to a real credit card is, that I can only pay with it, if I have money on it. And unfortunately some online stores don't accept it, even if money is on it.



And then? My bank account is in Germany. How can I tranfer money from my bank account to Matty? They accept credit card payments only.

Okay.... sorry, I don't know about your problems. Don't you have a card associated with your bank? They take debit as well.

benhs1898 said:

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... Don't you have a card associated with your bank? They take debit as well.

Yes, but it's "V PAY", the debit card of Visa Europe. And it's valid in Europe only. See: V PAY - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I just tried it with my "Maestro" card from another bank. They say: "The credit card entered is not supported". It seems, they accept only regular credit cards. No debit and no prepaid cards.