DXDeacon
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Post by DXDeacon on Jun 5, 2013 0:35:22 GMT -5
So I finally stroll into one of my Walmart's and see E21 has been put out! First peg? 2 Honky Tonk Man's!! I was so happy then upon inspection, it is still the one without the belt on the jumpsuit. If I wanted to pose him without it I would have been happy, but he is one I want dressed when on display. Couldn't believe I put both boxes down and walked away. I tried justifying buying them since I have been looking at so many places for several weeks now but I couldn't pull the trigger. Waiting on the updated version to release into the wild....
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Post by rustyy on Jun 5, 2013 0:36:48 GMT -5
Yeah I have yet to see the one with the belt too. I wouldn't buy it anyway but still I'm sure it'll come soon.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2013 0:39:34 GMT -5
I have a feeling you may regret that decision. I have yet to see them in retail, but have picked up a couple through trades. I figure this way I have one and if I find the belt one I will get a couple of them and probably return my MOC non belt ones or trade them away.
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DXDeacon
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Post by DXDeacon on Jun 5, 2013 0:52:24 GMT -5
I may go back and pick one up just in case tomorrow morning. Worst case, I just return it if I don't need it.
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Post by Flair Forever on Jun 5, 2013 3:00:54 GMT -5
I applaud your conviction. I wasn't able to wait and bought the non-belted version, if/when I see the belted version I will be kicking myself.
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Post by PJ on Jun 5, 2013 4:28:41 GMT -5
I've yet to see HTM. My TRU has gotten 3 cases of assortment B that doesn't have a HTM in it and my two closest Targets both got another case of series 20 this week
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Billy F'N Shogunn
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Post by Billy F'N Shogunn on Jun 5, 2013 6:52:50 GMT -5
Could've bought it and kept it as insurance then returned it when you found the belt version.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2013 7:05:31 GMT -5
I don't know why but I have had no trouble finding HTM. Bought one for myself, traded another, and found two more ready for trade. Guess I've just been lucky?
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Post by TheChamp420 on Jun 5, 2013 7:06:42 GMT -5
I keep trying to find pics of the belted version & no luck
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Post by Joejitsu22 on Jun 5, 2013 7:13:33 GMT -5
I don't know why but I have had no trouble finding HTM. Bought one for myself, traded another, and found two more ready for trade. Guess I've just been lucky? Within 15 min of me i have 3 walmarts, 3 kmarts, a tru and a sears and e21 has not shown up period. So yes, you're lucky
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Post by MrPerfect25 on Jun 5, 2013 7:19:57 GMT -5
I've seen HTM 3 times in the last 48 hours. I can't believe it. All at WM. I don't think TRU is getting Case A. At least that's been the pattern.
Picked up another last night for trade. The lack of belt doesn't bother me.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2013 8:01:59 GMT -5
had a dream last night i found a HTM with the belt and posted a picture to the boards. i was the first one to find it.
then i woke up and realized, damn ... i need to stop thinking about toys so much. ha!
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Post by The Madness on Jun 5, 2013 8:06:35 GMT -5
I'm also hoping to hold out for the belt version, but I'll probably pick him up if I see him, because I'm sure I'll just end up using the Jakks blue jumpsuit anyway.
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Jun 5, 2013 8:08:41 GMT -5
I think you made a big mistake, my friend. Chances are, you will NEVER find the one with the belt in stores. Honky Tonk Man is already .5 per case. So you're chances of finding the one WITH the belt are astronomically low. You might not even find another Honky Tonk Man ever again if you hit a stretch of bad luck and your stores keep getting the revision case with 3 Ryback's instead of Honky Tonk Man.
When I found Honky Tonk Man I bought him in a heartbeat. I have no need to have the painted on belt, I just slapped a classic IC belt around his waist and he's god to stand on my shelf until the end of time. I never pass up on a figure. Mattel distribution is so spotty and there are so many figures of mine that I've only seen ONCE that I can't risk ever leaving something I want on the shelf....especially an Elite Flashback!
Hopefully it works out for you, but statistically the odds are against you. Good luck.
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Post by PJ on Jun 5, 2013 9:28:19 GMT -5
As of this moment HTM is the one FB that I've had/have any trouble finding at mass retail.
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Post by thisguy208 on Jun 5, 2013 11:03:09 GMT -5
You guys are lucky, Elite 21 has yet to show up anywhere around where I'm at.
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Post by m0nst3r42 on Jun 5, 2013 11:16:27 GMT -5
i have seen e21 at different places (TRU, target, and walmart) but still searching for HTM... you should pick it up first and decide later... most places give you 90 days to return anyways...so it's a win win if you find the one with the belt later on..
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Post by savage on Jun 5, 2013 11:58:59 GMT -5
I found a fresh case at walmart last week and snagged AJ, Ryback and HTM no belt though. IDC, not worth the risk of not finding at retail again. Hopefully I will though and can just resell this one.
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Figure kingdom
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Post by Figure kingdom on Jun 5, 2013 12:07:56 GMT -5
I think your chances are good to find the belted version. Its still early on in production and have plenty of time to snatch up what you want. I'm sure it'll be up online if you don't ever come across it soon. I would have done the same!
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DXDeacon
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Post by DXDeacon on Jun 5, 2013 13:51:06 GMT -5
I broke.....went back in this morning and snagged em. Worst case I slap the IC belt on him and display. Best, I return them and exchange for the one I want
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