Distribution problems in UK for BadIdea, any problems elsewhere?

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Distribution problems in UK for BadIdea, any problems elsewhere?

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First why I haven't been to local comic shop in awhile ( I have had a knee replacement).
Second ~ just to point out, I was told the diamond UK distributes BadIdea in the UK ~ so don't know if they are not getting the books, or they are not providing the preordered books.

I rock up to my local comic shop, they don't want to sell me odinns eye issues 2,3,4 as issues 1 and 5 haven't arrived. Which kindda makes sense as I will not get to read the complete series, but also maybe they are trying to make Diamond Uk fill its order.

Due to pretty much every BadIdea comic arriving late, I am now the only BadIdea customer at the store.
Now the store has to reapply to be a destination store to get more books, and I get the feeling they cannot be bothered, as the books don't arrive ( still waiting for Eniac 2 ~ had to buy elsewhere), and if they do, they arrive late ~ and now its only me as a single customer.

Is this a problem just in the Uk, or other countries outside USA having the same problems with badidea distribution?
I wish their was a Spinal Tap comic, and I had a copy CGC graded at 11.

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just an update.
issue 5 now available, but still no issue 1.

they have about 5? of each, but behind the counter ~ yes I could of brought 2-5, but they are holding them for me untill issue 1 arrives
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I am having same issue in the UK. Had Odinn's Eye #2-5 delivered to me couple of weeks ago - still waiting on #1.

Apart from Odinn's Eye #1, the only released BI comics on my subscription that are outstanding is Pyrate Queen #4 and Monster Kill Squad #3.

Really do hope that the LCS I am using for BI comics does reapply to be a destination store.

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Which forbidden planet? Or was it mail order.?
2 years since last post, glad you are still visiting the boards :high-five:
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Yea i'm a big Valiant fan, so love to check out what's happening on here :thumb:

I use Forbidden Planets website. Its a slow process getting Bad Idea comics from them (still waiting on Odinn's Eye #1), but i eventually get them.

Am looking forward to see what's going to happen with Bad Idea now they have released all their books. Really hope they stay around, as i've been enjoying what they've been putting out.

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:thumb:
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Just seeing if anyone in the UK that uses Forbidden Planet, has received Odinn’S Eye #1 yet please?

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Finally received book and read them all back to back. Was well worth the wait! :) :D

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Haven't been to comic shop in awhile. Bad idea Odeon's eye 1. Yes issue 1 finally turned up.
Over the last month, the missing issue arrived!!?
Soooooo long.
Picked up all my stuff but yet to read.
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Forbidden Planet are not listing online yet and i’m contemplating going to my local FP store this Wednesday 7th. But after my local store having no knowledge of promotion last time i tried to pre-order the Final 5 and be one of the first for a pin / sticker, i’m not sure it’s worth making the effort again.

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Re: Distribution problems in UK for BadIdea, any problems elsewhere?

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Quick update; Phoned my local FP store and they could
not advise if promotion is running in-store on the 7th. All they could say is they should be stocking Bad Idea part 2 but are not sure when.

Even though FP are usually my preferred suppliers, i have found and ordered using the below UK distributor. These
guys are more knowledgeable of whats happening.

https://comicbookguys.co.uk/bad-idea-tw ... -all-in-1/

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I spoke last week to FP Cambridge. They know I am all in in bad idea and valiant.
But the manager said it was up to head office
I wish their was a Spinal Tap comic, and I had a copy CGC graded at 11.

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Re: Distribution problems in UK for BadIdea, any problems elsewhere?

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It’s shame they have made that decision, but i understand why.

It would of been nice to allow their customers to get involved in BI promotions though.

On another note, i hope you are ok? Seen in another post, that you mentioned you have been going through some difficult moments.

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