Not All Movie Rewards Programs Are Created Equal (3 Viewers)

[Jake Lipson]

Today's Merry and Bright DMR code is "NEWSKILLS". 3 points as usual.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

In my experience, Disney ships rewards via USPS and USPS package delivery is extremely backed up in certain areas. I am experiencing two to three week delays on everything shipped to me via USPS. Tracking numbers have been irrelevant because they’re not updating tracking accurately, and lots of packages are simply sitting at distribution hubs waiting to move to the next place, where they’ll get stuck waiting again. Everything eventually shows up.

 

[David Norman]

12/23 EMPORIUM 3 pts


Merry And Brights codes Expire 01/01/21 at 11:59PM PT
Free Points Code --
12/7 FUNKO 3 pts.
12/8 TRIVIAFUN 3 pts
12/9 DREAMERS 3 Pts
12/10 CANDLES 3Pts
12/11 25DAYS2020 3pts
12/14 D23SWEEPS 3pts
12/15 BOOMBABY 3 pts
12/16 PASSION 3pts
12/17 SOULKEY 3 points
12/18/2020 MANDO 3 points
12/21 MUPPETS 3 pts
12/22 NEWSKILLS 3 points


DMI December Newsletter 5 points through 12/31

 

[David Norman]

NEW DMI Rewards 12/23/2020 -- now active.


Soul Funko Pop! Joe Gardner - 750 Points
Soul Funko Pop!: Soul 22 (Grinning) - 750 Points
Soul Funko Pop! - Joe Gardner (Soul World) HOT REWARD - 400 Points

A bit underwhelming unless they start adding a bunch of late items -- not completely unprecedented, but I guess they wanted a quiet week for the Holidays

 

[Jake Lipson]

Or they just wanted to promote Soul.

 

[Todd Erwin]

Interesting how many holiday themed movies were added after the deadline for shipping had passed.

 

[Jake Lipson]

Interesting how many holiday themed movies were added after the deadline for shipping had passed.

Yeah. Plus, the deadline didn't end up meaning anything due to how overwhelmed the post office is this year with increased business and less staffing due to COVID.

December 8 was listed as the last day to order for delivery by Christmas, but my Mulan book was ordered on December 2 and isn't here yet. Of course, this isn't Disney's fault. But it does mean anyone who ordered rewards as gifts probably won't receive them in time for the holiday.

Disney was able to provide me a tracking number for Mulan today. The post office took possession of it on December 8, which during a normal situation would have been long enough ago for me to have received it by now no problem. But COVID has thrown everything out of whack. It was most recently scanned in Denver and is now "in transit." But at least I know it shipped and it is coming. I noticed on my two packages which are still en route, the post office is no longer providing an estimated delivery date. I guess since they've had so many delays, they don't want to provide something that they won't be able to meet.

 

[David Norman]

12/24 KITTENS 3 pts




Merry And Brights codes Expire 01/01/21 at 11:59PM PT
Free Points Code --
12/7 FUNKO 3 pts.
12/8 TRIVIAFUN 3 pts
12/9 DREAMERS 3 Pts
12/10 CANDLES 3Pts
12/11 25DAYS2020 3pts
12/14 D23SWEEPS 3pts
12/15 BOOMBABY 3 pts
12/16 PASSION 3pts
12/17 SOULKEY 3 pts
12/18/2020 MANDO 3 pts
12/21 MUPPETS 3 pts
12/22 NEWSKILLS 3 pts
12/23 EMPORIUM 3 pts

DMI December Newsletter 5 points through 12/31

 

[David Norman]

Actually an interesting NEW DMI REWARD popped up this morning for streaming people - new subscribers, but I'm not sure how this is policed (mailing/billing address, ISP, etc)
Disney+ 6-Month Subscription Card Code 2000 pts


Also from yesterday
$10 Disney Gift Card eGift - Soul 1000 pts

 

[Jake Lipson]

It's interesting that the Disney+ subscription is only 2000 points when some of the Blu-ray options are around or above that general level. Obviously the benefit of getting physical discs is that you own them, and Disney+ is subject to whatever happens to be available on the service at the same time. But still, it's hard not to look at that and say "Why Is a Disney+ subscription with so much content the same price as one Marvel 4K title?" for example. If you're okay with streaming, there is a lot more content available that way, including most or all of the titles that they are offering for similar point values on disc.

 

[Todd Erwin]

Actually an interesting NEW DMI REWARD popped up this morning for streaming people - new subscribers, but I'm not sure how this is policed (mailing/billing address, ISP, etc)
Disney+ 6-Month Subscription Card Code 2000 pts


Also from yesterday
$10 Disney Gift Card eGift - Soul 1000 pts

"Please Note: This offer is only good for new Disney+ users."

 

[Todd Erwin]

It's interesting that the Disney+ subscription is only 2000 points when some of the Blu-ray options are around or above that general level. Obviously the benefit of getting physical discs is that you own them, and Disney+ is subject to whatever happens to be available on the service at the same time. But still, it's hard not to look at that and say "Why Is a Disney+ subscription with so much content the same price as one Marvel 4K title?" for example. If you're okay with streaming, there is a lot more content available that way, including most or all of the titles that they are offering for similar point values on disc

Their hope is that after your 6 month offer is over that you stay on.

 

[Jake Lipson]

Their hope is that after your 6 month offer is over that you stay on.

Of course.

 

[David Norman]

12/25 FAMILYTIME 3 pts

Merry And Brights codes Expire 01/01/21 at 11:59PM PT
Free Points Code --
12/7 FUNKO 3 pts.
12/8 TRIVIAFUN 3 pts
12/9 DREAMERS 3 Pts
12/10 CANDLES 3Pts
12/11 25DAYS2020 3pts
12/14 D23SWEEPS 3pts
12/15 BOOMBABY 3 pts
12/16 PASSION 3pts
12/17 SOULKEY 3 pts
12/18/2020 MANDO 3 pts
12/21 MUPPETS 3 pts
12/22 NEWSKILLS 3 pts
12/23 EMPORIUM 3 pts
12/24 KITTENS 3 pts

DMI December Newsletter 5 points through 12/31

 

[David Norman]

12/28 SPARKS 3 pts

 

[Jake Lipson]

Wednesday's new Disney rewards announced on Facebook:

The Hot Reward for 400 points is a poster for Soul. It says "Streaming on Disney+ December 25," so I'm not sure if it would be the full 27x40 theatrical style or not.

Other posters shown for "650-800 points" are for The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special and the teaser poster for Avengers Endgame with the partially dusted "A" logo. I'm guessing that Endgame will probably be the more expensive one.

For particularly big spenders, there is also what appears to be a figurine of Baby Yoda. But it'll cost you as the point value is listed as 18,750. Yes, really. I don't know anyone who has that many points, but if you've been holding out for something big, this might fit that bill. To reach that point value, you'd have to buy 94 4K discs at 200 points each.

In other news, my Mulan book finally arrived in the mail today It is gorgeous and my favorite reward I've ever had. If I hadn't managed to snag one, it would absolutely be worth the $33 that Amazon is asking. If you love the film as much as I do, this is an easy recommend.

 

[David Norman]

NEW REWARDS 12/30/2020 Noon ET

As I understand the Yoda Collectible goes for around a hair under $400. Not my kind of thing, but its not an old movie or poster or FUNKO so for those that like such things it seesm to be a good deal.

I'll probably pick up the SOUL Poster if its Full Sized, Since the Movie was supposed to be a theatrical release I'm guessing it will be 27x40 and I'm expecting it to be 2 sided like the Mandolorian Poster was

 

[Jake Lipson]

I'll probably pick up the SOUL Poster if its Full Sized, Since the Movie was supposed to be a theatrical release I'm guessing it will be 27x40 and I'm expecting it to be 2 sided like the Mandolorian Poster was.

I am sure it would be 27x40 if it was a poster for the theatrical release as was previously displayed in movie theaters before the release was shifted to streaming. However, because the poster specifically mentions Disney+ and the Christmas release date, I don't know if they would have bothered pressing a full size theatrical poster for that. Hopefully it is since that's what you want. But it would not surprise me if it was smaller. I loved the film but I'm out of room to put posters so it doesn't affect me either way.

 

[TravisR]

For particularly big spenders, there is also what appears to be a figurine of Baby Yoda. But it'll cost you as the point value is listed as 18,750. Yes, really. I don't know anyone who has that many points, but if you've been holding out for something big, this might fit that bill. To reach that point value, you'd have to buy 94 4K discs at 200 points each.

NEW REWARDS 12/30/2020 Noon ET

As I understand the Yoda Collectible goes for around a hair under $400. Not my kind of thing, but its not an old movie or poster or FUNKO so for those that like such things it seesm to be a good deal.

Yeah, that's from Sideshow Collectibles who do alot of high end stuff like that. That little guy looks so good that if he had some movement, you could put him on the show.

 

[David Norman]

12/29 CINDERELLA 3 pts


Merry And Brights codes Expire 01/01/21 at 11:59PM PT
Free Points Code --
12/7 FUNKO 3 pts.
12/8 TRIVIAFUN 3 pts
12/9 DREAMERS 3 Pts
12/10 CANDLES 3Pts
12/11 25DAYS2020 3pts
12/14 D23SWEEPS 3pts
12/15 BOOMBABY 3 pts
12/16 PASSION 3pts
12/17 SOULKEY 3 pts
12/18/2020 MANDO 3 pts
12/21 MUPPETS 3 pts
12/22 NEWSKILLS 3 pts
12/23 EMPORIUM 3 pts
12/24 KITTENS 3 pts
12/25 FAMILYTIME 3 pts
12/28 SPARKS 3 pts


DMI December Newsletter 5 points through 12/31