This really is ridiculous. To have ordered a pin on the very 1st day it was announced and not have it shipped to you before the next title gets released?! I don't know where the fault ultimately lies but either distributors oversold or Stern cut allotments or both. That needs to be fixed moving forward so people aren't waiting months after paying a deposit. Deposits should not be required until a specific ship date can be promised. That way you can buy from another distributor if one becomes available without trying to get your deposit back.

I waited 8 months for NIB SW Pro. But it came out 4 years ago and I just got it March this year. I'm talking about the latest release. The latest release (Mando in this case) should be constantly being built in one of the lines at least until the next release comes out. It just makes sense. Stern should have a reasonably close idea of the number they can produce in those 3 months. I'm saying it would be nice if Stern could communicate that with distros. Then distros only require deposits up to that allocated amount. Anyone who wants one after that allocated amount can get put in order on an interested list. Then those people don't have their deposits tied up and can buy from wherever it shows up 1st. I am sure there are some flaws with my logic but there has to be a better way.

Edit: if I buy day 1 I would definitely expect it before the next release!

Pretty sure SW LE was 800?

Fear of missing out.