Hi All,
The problem with the VE is that the way most licensing is applied. I was discussing with my Stern reps about the possibility of VE editions of a few games. It seems most licensing not only spells out the number of units but also puts the licensing "On the Clock." Once the date passes it becomes difficult for the company to release more units without an entire new contract. I am pretty sure there won't be a Tron VE or LOTR VE and so on. The deal they have with the Marvel people must allow for additional units after the first run. I am sorry some folks feel less than cheery about the SM VE. I really like it. I am an original Spider Man guy. I could not wait until the next issue hit the stands. So a Spiderman pin that captures the vibe of my old comic books is a thrill.

-Jerry

I just talked with my Stern rep yesterday about Tron. He told me the odds were slim to none. Disney holds the license. They are hard to negotiate with. The feeling was they could not sell enough units to make it work. Even though we didn't talk about LOTR specifically, I feel it will not come to a vault edition for the same reasons. I feel like I do know what the next three pins will be and none of them are VE releases. I am currently doing a complete restoration on a LOTR. We have sold a bunch of them and the demand is there but it is nowhere near the demand I get for TRON.

take care-Jerry

I had this conversation with my Stern factory rep three days ago. I guess time will tell. He made it sound like there would not be a Stern TRON VE.He has always been right on the money. So you know otherwise? Then do tell, when is the TRON VE coming out??????