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Post by Starkle on Oct 13, 2015 8:16:29 GMT -5
Okay I've regrettably got some sad news for you, so sorry to be the bearer of bad news.... We've just heard from someone on FB who messaged Moose Toys to ask about the decline in Zelf products in the US in general, and they asked whether the US will be getting Series 6 over there at all. Moose Toys unfortunately replied with the sad fact that the States would not be getting Series 6 over there, that any new Zelfs lines wouldn't be released in America at all from now on. I'm so sorry you guys, I sincerely hope you will be able to get them from Amazon or somewhere else online, and I know its not the cheapest option with shipping etc, but remember you have friends on here that are willing to get any future series for you! So please don't think its the end!! I know its disappointing, but we are like a 'family' here and will hopefully continue to look out for each other. I kinda think most people knew this day would be coming, what with the lack of availability in stores of Zelfs in the US of late, but it still's sucks!
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sketalia
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Post by sketalia on Oct 13, 2015 13:53:30 GMT -5
Ahh that is really sad news for all the Zelf collectors in the US, it is hard to believe Zelfs are not popular enough for continued distribution there.
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wardah
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Post by wardah on Oct 13, 2015 16:15:46 GMT -5
I'm not sure what I'm going to do with my extra Pearleen. I had planned to hold onto her until the next LE came out to trade with someone in the US if I couldn't find her but now I'm thinking of just popping her onto ebay and considering my collection "complete". I mean I might still snatch up any I find second hand since there are several I'm missing and customization is fun but if I'm going to spend around $20 I'd rather have a 10 inch doll with clothes and 9 points of articulation than a naked 4 inch toy with only 5 points.
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Post by Starkle on Oct 14, 2015 4:46:19 GMT -5
Yeah I'm not sure myself, why they decided to stop selling them there, seeing as America is a massive market, and one of the big countries, where you'd expect them to sell very well! I can't believe Zelfs are discontinuing altogether though, what with them setting up a Collectors Club and hosting a Zelfs Day quite recently, and it seems the UK market is quite strong for Zelfs from what I believe also??? I think its probably to do with retailers and distributors, rather than Moose Toys not wanting to sell them anymore. There are plenty of UK retailers that sell them here, and Australia I think sell at multiple outlets too!
Wardah, I understand what you're saying. I guess it depends whether you want to consider S5 as your last series or not really. Perhaps if you wait a little longer to sell your Pearleen, perhaps more people will want her as she's Rare, later down the line when Zelfs become impossible to find!?! I dunno though, you might be able to trade her for some Series 6's too also???
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wardah
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Post by wardah on Oct 14, 2015 11:45:51 GMT -5
I've calmed down a bit. Maybe someone in the US could organize a group order from the UK or whatever as it would probably be cheaper to ship a bulk order of Zelfs at once than a bunch of smaller orders.
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Post by Angelala on Oct 14, 2015 16:50:06 GMT -5
Us UK Zelfies are always happy to help out our friends. I've done so before on a few occasions - the only issue for me, personally, is shipping costs. They can sometimes be quite high, so just something to bear in mind. Don't let something like this dampen how you feel about Zelfs You can still love and enjoy them, especially with the forum & our Facebook group existing full of people who might be willing to help you get the ones you need.
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wardah
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Post by wardah on Oct 14, 2015 18:50:17 GMT -5
Us UK Zelfies are always happy to help out our friends. I've done so before on a few occasions - the only issue for me, personally, is shipping costs. They can sometimes be quite high, so just something to bear in mind. Don't let something like this dampen how you feel about Zelfs You can still love and enjoy them, especially with the forum & our Facebook group existing full of people who might be willing to help you get the ones you need. Do you know why shipping from the UK has become so high? It used to be much more bearable. What would really be helpful is someone who lives along the Canada/US border so they have access to Canadian stores and US Post Offices.
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Post by Angelala on Oct 14, 2015 18:58:09 GMT -5
It isn't so bad, to be honest, compared to buying on ebay or stores who charge a lot for import fees. I sent somebody all 6 Crystal Zelfs unboxed for £14. Adding tracking obviously hikes up the price a lot, but I'm just saying that the option is there should anybody need it.
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wardah
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Post by wardah on Oct 14, 2015 22:18:36 GMT -5
Of course my favorite thing to do when I'm trying to get something that didn't release here is to trade. I mean the shipping can still be painful but it would soften the blow if I'm doing an international trade and I and my trade partner would include some small candy things from our countries. I've tried Dip Dabs and Jelly Babies and Milk Bottles that way. Yum! But of course obviously for Zelfs it's a little harder since even tho I have a whole bunch of non-Zelf stuff I could trade as well as I'm able to pick up stuff in stores (if I currently can find it and have the money) but I dunno if anyone here also collects anything else.
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Post by Starkle on Oct 15, 2015 9:37:34 GMT -5
Stardust, I believe has talked to Moose Toys, and they have confirmed Series 6 for next year and that Canada WILL be getting them at some point, so that might be the better option for you Wardah, if it helps save on shipping and to all our American friends also!?!? I know people have mentioned shipping from Canada to the US is cheaper than UK to US, and I'm sure Canadian Zelfies would be willing to help also??? But as a back-up I know Angelala, myself and other UK'ers have all offered help to the US, in these troubling times, so there's no need for anyone to have to quit collecting or give up on Zelfs really, there's always a way!!!
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wardah
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Post by wardah on Oct 17, 2015 3:28:45 GMT -5
It's just a good thing I am not a completist. I have always been picky but I guess I'll just need to be even more picky if I need to go through the hassle of importing.
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Post by Violet on Oct 25, 2015 13:57:39 GMT -5
This has made me so sad! I'm in the U.S. and directly affected by this. It means I probably won't be able to afford to get the whole line ever again. I can still get a few here and there, though. It doesn't help that my daughter wants doubles of everything I have (LOL) so the cost for me is doubled if I get two of everything. Sigh. I guess it would be cheapest for me from now on to do one big order from one location to save on shipping costs.
Honestly, though, I'm so disheartened by this that I may not continue buying them any more at all. (Unless there is one I absolutely can't resist, I suppose.)
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Post by Blossom on Nov 5, 2015 16:51:19 GMT -5
This is so sad! But hopefully it isn't a permanent thing and they do manage to make a comeback in the US and some time or other? I don't know how it is outside of the UK, but it seems there's so many adverts and publicity for other toys and not so much for the Zelfs, definitely feel like they could use a little more. You never know, maybe the fact that there are a lot of people collecting them could draw some attention back to them, though? Hopefully!
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Post by Starkle on Nov 6, 2015 13:09:49 GMT -5
Yep that's the spirit Blossom, never say never! Hopefully Moose or Toys R Us or whomever is behind this sad news, will change their mind and hopefully our American friends will get them back again!?!?
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Post by teafaery on Nov 13, 2015 7:29:20 GMT -5
I feel for you guys. It's so sad the US is loosing the zelfs (don't really understand why either as the US is such a big market). They got discontinued over here a while a go and I remember what a low day that was...but we do still collect, so there is hope. Getting a complete collection takes more time and effort though. And I know what you mean about those doubles Violet..
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ayyliens
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Post by ayyliens on Nov 16, 2015 12:37:54 GMT -5
Aw, that sucks! Atleast US zelf collecters can just buy them online.
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