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Post by TheLastDude on Jun 23, 2017 22:55:24 GMT -5
I was really ticked at my TRU. I called them a few minutes after 10am to see if they would hold a Cyclops/Phoenix 2-pack until I could get there after work. The guy on the phone said they could hold "limited" items for an hour. I practically beg him to speak to a manager to see if he could hold the item until later in the evening. I'm on hold for nearly 15 minutes, then he says the best he could do was 3pm. I still couldn't do that time, so I ended up going the ebay route. Sounds to me like they're collectors (or they're just making up policy as they go). First, just because it's exclusive doesn't mean it's limited, and second, if it's limited, they won't hold it at all because it would be first come first served. So holding it for a few extra hours isn't going to kill anyone. Every time I've ever gotten something put on hold it's always been 24 hours, or "get back in as soon as you can". Does this guy want you to believe that they're going to waste their time standing by the hold closet to pull stuff back out at some arbitrary exact time?
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Post by Boy Wonder on Jun 24, 2017 5:53:05 GMT -5
Got to TRU this morning at 10:02, right after they opened. Get to the aisle and see 2 sets on the shelf. Hallelujah. I figured maybe they put them out the night before or something and that's why there was only two. But when I head over to check out the collectors section, I see two other guys each with one in hand. We talk for a minute and laugh that we're all there to get this set, then as the 3 of us are in line, a fourth guy walks up with the last set. The cashier asked what the big deal was with these. Sold out in about 10 minutes. Early bird. And yes, this set is awesome. Now we REALLY need a classic Storm. About a year ago I did my first read through of Claremont's run on X-men and absolutely loved it (coincidentally, I started that because I wanted to read something to better appreciate Wolverine's brown costumed figure). So when this figure was first shown I was over the moon. Super excited to have him, especially after Jim Lee Cyclops left me a bit disappointed. I started collecting these little guys around last year, partially inspired by everyone's Super Powers love when DCUC was in full swing. Now I like taking these comparison pics. As cool as they are, there's no mask that doubles as a ring or light up feature on the new guys
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Post by PJ on Jun 25, 2017 5:01:28 GMT -5
That Cyclops is 100X better than the original Toy Biz ML version.
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Post by kgchampion on Jun 25, 2017 12:32:26 GMT -5
I snagged the last Spidey/MJ 2-pack at TRU the other day.
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Post by thekevinowensshow on Jun 25, 2017 15:13:27 GMT -5
Walmart 6" black panther is up for sale at Walmart.com again
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Post by ckhybrid on Jun 25, 2017 19:38:13 GMT -5
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Post by Dylan ❤️s Wrestling on Jun 26, 2017 11:42:39 GMT -5
I saw this and thought I'd update since my buddy is huge on Mego and showed me this a few years back. They were gonna do them and they just didn't get the chance for whatever reason. Too bad, some people paint Lou as needing too much for his likeness but you never know, he could have been pretty flexible because who doesn't want an awesome toy of themselves?
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Post by Professor Sparlin on Jun 26, 2017 17:19:21 GMT -5
Found the Xmen 2 pack at TRU and finally found Miguel O'Hara... Would really like it if Hasbro could mix in more 2099 characters or create a 2099 wave.
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Post by Kollector_Kombat on Jun 26, 2017 17:39:13 GMT -5
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Post by bigraj on Jun 26, 2017 20:31:36 GMT -5
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Post by FBtagteamsrule on Jun 26, 2017 23:16:22 GMT -5
Found the Xmen 2 pack at TRU and finally found Miguel O'Hara... Would really like it if Hasbro could mix in more 2099 characters or create a 2099 wave. I want a Mean Streak.
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Post by LostHawk05 on Jun 27, 2017 0:33:20 GMT -5
12" Symbiote SpiderMan is avail. on Target.com.
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Post by kgchampion on Jun 27, 2017 3:31:15 GMT -5
I saw the GotG Vol 2.5 at Target tonight. Nebula and Adam Warlock were gone, but the others were there. Keep your eyes peeled.
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Post by PJ on Jun 27, 2017 5:25:41 GMT -5
That's he 3.75" Marvel Universe figure right?
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Post by Kollector_Kombat on Jun 27, 2017 5:53:17 GMT -5
That's he 3.75" Marvel Universe figure right? Yes sir it is
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Post by Kollector_Kombat on Jun 27, 2017 15:40:52 GMT -5
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Post by Kollector_Kombat on Jun 27, 2017 21:18:02 GMT -5
Quiet in here today!
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Jun 28, 2017 11:06:32 GMT -5
Thinking about getting the Marvel Legends Green goblin to display it next to my hob goblin. I honestly have to say the gliders suck on both figures. Does anyone have any recommendations on them? I'm looking to possibly get two, but would like them to be in scale as well. I might even just make my own custom ones, would love to have some advice.
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Post by champofakind on Jun 28, 2017 17:05:10 GMT -5
Finally found Gamora today at my LCS. Been wanting this one badly. Good to finally have her. And damn they look so good together! I'm not really worried about Mantis. If I see the other ones on sale or something then maybe.
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Post by Kollector_Kombat on Jun 28, 2017 18:15:09 GMT -5
The Ultimate Alliance!
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