Jamie
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Post by Jamie on Dec 8, 2013 14:58:39 GMT -5
This getting ridiculous you pre order months ahead at inflated prices only to find you are getting ripped off and not getting something earlier than others, everyone might aswell not bother buying from ringside ever again if every series is hitting general retail at the same time they start shipping stuff. This is only on the odd shipment. Besides, if you're in Australia for example, it's good and bad. Good news: figures early and actual figures. Bad news: Barrett. STOP THE GIMMICK! Anyways, the bad news is that shipping is ridiculous.
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MR._SOCKO
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Post by MR._SOCKO on Dec 8, 2013 16:55:14 GMT -5
That's pretty awesome. I didn't think we'd be seeing these before Christmas.
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Post by Spicoli~! on Dec 8, 2013 17:07:06 GMT -5
This usually happens during the Holidays. Stores order more and Mattel is usually pretty good with supplying them. I remember 3 years ago, people were going crazy hitting Walmarts for Basic series 7 because it was first Tatsu, Sheamus and McCool then a week later basic 8 was being found in Walmarts. I remember hunting like crazy for series 7 Sheamus and Tatsu and finding a Maryse and being totally surprised lol.
Most mattel releases are pretty close to retail though. The reason you pay more from RSC and other sites is for security. You are guaranteed that figure versus driving around from store to store and going home empty handed. It's a service, and I enjoy it. Some times my purchases are justified as I NEVER see them in retail until months later, but sometimes they aren't.
I won't go crazy for b36, but if I came across a Fandango, I might grab him (bearded of course!)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2013 11:44:13 GMT -5
Anyone have anymore reports of Basic 36? I've got to find that Big E.
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Post by punksnotdead on Dec 10, 2013 13:00:24 GMT -5
I thought Faann Daannn GOooo had a beard on this figure? Maybe those are on the second shipments?
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JudakaiMalik
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Post by JudakaiMalik on Dec 10, 2013 14:08:30 GMT -5
I was hoping to get one with the beard but I decided to just go ahead and grab this one. Nothing a little pencil can't fix...haha.
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Post by ricflair4ever on Dec 10, 2013 14:14:47 GMT -5
I'm about 2 hours south of you JMH, and I have to say you're pretty lucky. B35 hasn't even crept in at any of my closest walmarts. I would mark out if I saw b36 before xmas myself.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2013 14:23:19 GMT -5
Bi e looks like best figure of 2013 i think ?
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JudakaiMalik
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Post by JudakaiMalik on Dec 10, 2013 15:06:22 GMT -5
I'm about 2 hours south of you JMH, and I have to say you're pretty lucky. B35 hasn't even crept in at any of my closest walmarts. I would mark out if I saw b36 before xmas myself. I moved up this way in July from the Hoover area. I don't really miss the hunt down there. Came up empty handed too many times, haha. I feel your pain. I can't tell you how much I despise that TRU in Hoover.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2013 15:10:11 GMT -5
very cool indeed.
I am looking forward to basic Big E but am waiting for Elite Fandango
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Post by Yambag Jones on Dec 10, 2013 15:11:17 GMT -5
Fantastic finds! Can't wait until my set comes in!
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Post by Yambag Jones on Dec 10, 2013 15:13:07 GMT -5
This getting ridiculous you pre order months ahead at inflated prices only to find you are getting ripped off and not getting something earlier than others, everyone might aswell not bother buying from ringside ever again if every series is hitting general retail at the same time they start shipping stuff. I've just been waiting until figures hit Amazon Prime.
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Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Dec 10, 2013 15:23:22 GMT -5
There are two different versions of Fandango, but neither has his wrist tape??
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Dec 10, 2013 15:27:18 GMT -5
I went to my Walmart last night on the way home from work and they didn't have any Basics except a TON of the t-shirt Series. They had Elite 24 Trish, but I got here there about a month ago.
The only place I've seen any figures with the new packaging is my Target with Basic 35 when I bought my Jinder Mahal and Elite 25 when I got my Ambrose, Rollins and Bruno.
I'd love to find Big E and Fandango soon, especially since Big E is the IC Champ!
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Post by ricflair4ever on Dec 10, 2013 15:31:43 GMT -5
I'm about 2 hours south of you JMH, and I have to say you're pretty lucky. B35 hasn't even crept in at any of my closest walmarts. I would mark out if I saw b36 before xmas myself. I moved up this way in July from the Hoover area. I don't really miss the hunt down there. Came up empty handed too many times, haha. I feel your pain. I can't tell you how much I despise that TRU in Hoover. Yeah, that freakin TRU in Hoover is a nightmare. They're choking on 6 pegs full of ricardo wave Miz figures. Its a miracle they even have basics. Never got a exclusive hhh...........and the last time I was in the new TRU off 280 ,they had even less. Although most of the time that one is better........at any rate the b36 score has got to be the biggest score of the holiday season....congrats
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2013 17:08:17 GMT -5
Thank i only collect elites or i wouldn't be eating over xmas lol Lol!
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Post by batch625 on Dec 10, 2013 19:08:10 GMT -5
I live about 25 minutes from the Walmart that JMH found basic 36 in Alabama. I'm not going to lie, after I saw his post I immediately jumped in the car and made it there in a little over 15 minutes. I haven't seen that series at any of the Walmarts in my area though, weird.
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JudakaiMalik
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Post by JudakaiMalik on Dec 11, 2013 21:31:26 GMT -5
Just stopped at another Walmart here in Huntsville-the University Blvd location-and found the remnants of 2 cases of Basic 36. 5-6 Punks, 1-2 each of everyone else, no Big E or Fandango.
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Post by RybackV1 on Dec 11, 2013 21:40:23 GMT -5
HAS anyone found these at anywhere besides Walmart? ?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2013 10:33:27 GMT -5
Just stopped at another Walmart here in Huntsville-the University Blvd location-and found the remnants of 2 cases of Basic 36. 5-6 Punks, 1-2 each of everyone else, no Big E or Fandango. From Ohio. Why is this the only Walmart in the US that has Basic 36. Close to Walmart Distribution center? Employees put out case before they were supposed to? I have not heard or seen on this board anyone else that has found Basic 36.
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