Buckey Jaw
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Post by Buckey Jaw on Sept 11, 2014 19:26:00 GMT -5
One time i asked a guy to look in the back at TRU and he told me the usual what we have is what we have. So i was just gonna take the elite 17 Cena and Kofi and leave, but then he came back like 3 minutes later and said "hey i checked back and found this" and boom fresh case of everyone from E16. Disel, Nash, all of them. I grabbed Nash and left no cases had diesel AND nash
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homeslice1998
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Post by homeslice1998 on Sept 11, 2014 19:35:34 GMT -5
One time i asked a guy to look in the back at TRU and he told me the usual what we have is what we have. So i was just gonna take the elite 17 Cena and Kofi and leave, but then he came back like 3 minutes later and said "hey i checked back and found this" and boom fresh case of everyone from E16. Disel, Nash, all of them. I grabbed Nash and left no cases had diesel AND nash This case did, i had to decide if i wanted Nash or Disel.... so maybe it was 2 cases i don't remember honestly it was 2 or 3 years ago
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alquelude
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Post by alquelude on Sept 12, 2014 7:51:08 GMT -5
When I first started collecting current roster guys, Around e18, I drove all over my state to see what I could catch up on. It's Connecticut so it's not that big. Also, I drove 45 mins or so away when honky tonk man 1st came out, which was good because I only saw him once more and gave that to my best friend. And this isn't going out of my way, but I travel to the Midwest once or twice a year and I'm always stoping at multiple stores when I'm out there
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 9:28:27 GMT -5
I'm not proud of this but it's true. Last summer, when Basic 29 first hit retail, I was walking around in a toy store near me, and I found the wrestling figures aisle, and I guess another little kid did too. So me and this kid were looking at the figures, when he runs out of the aisle yelling 'MOMMY! MOMMY! THEY HAVE EDDIE!' And he ran back into the aisle, and grabbed the last Eddie on the shelf. His mom was attending to who I presume was his little brother, and she said 'go to the checkout and I'll buy it for you honey', and then the kid ran through the aisle to pay. And as he ran through the aisle, he 'accidentally' tripped over my leg. He burst into tears, and his mom ran over, picked him up, and took him out of the store, with him bawling in pain. I went on to buy that Eddie and I still own it. WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!! Anyway, Depriving a child of Eddie Guerrero is harsh. Boo to you.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 9:30:25 GMT -5
I'm not proud of this but it's true. Last summer, when Basic 29 first hit retail, I was walking around in a toy store near me, and I found the wrestling figures aisle, and I guess another little kid did too. So me and this kid were looking at the figures, when he runs out of the aisle yelling 'MOMMY! MOMMY! THEY HAVE EDDIE!' And he ran back into the aisle, and grabbed the last Eddie on the shelf. His mom was attending to who I presume was his little brother, and she said 'go to the checkout and I'll buy it for you honey', and then the kid ran through the aisle to pay. And as he ran through the aisle, he 'accidentally' tripped over my leg. He burst into tears, and his mom ran over, picked him up, and took him out of the store, with him bawling in pain. I went on to buy that Eddie and I still own it. WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!! Anyway, Depriving a child of Eddie Guerrero is harsh. Boo to you. Then again, so is depriving me of an Eddie Guerrero. Listen up, Mattel. We want another Elite Eddie.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 9:31:19 GMT -5
WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!! Anyway, Depriving a child of Eddie Guerrero is harsh. Boo to you. Then again, so is depriving me of an Eddie Guerrero. Listen up, Mattel. We want another Elite Eddie. Well...you have a point. A new elite Eddie would be awesome.
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Post by RybackV1 on Sept 12, 2014 10:46:45 GMT -5
I've driven to different states before.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 10:58:40 GMT -5
Once, I hid the elite 19 HBK under the base deck at TRU. Came back two weeks later and got it because it was still there. Now I usually just drive an hour or two outta my way to search for stuff.
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Post by Last Trent Barreta Fan on Sept 12, 2014 11:39:43 GMT -5
I'm not proud of this but it's true. Last summer, when Basic 29 first hit retail, I was walking around in a toy store near me, and I found the wrestling figures aisle, and I guess another little kid did too. So me and this kid were looking at the figures, when he runs out of the aisle yelling 'MOMMY! MOMMY! THEY HAVE EDDIE!' And he ran back into the aisle, and grabbed the last Eddie on the shelf. His mom was attending to who I presume was his little brother, and she said 'go to the checkout and I'll buy it for you honey', and then the kid ran through the aisle to pay. And as he ran through the aisle, he 'accidentally' tripped over my leg. He burst into tears, and his mom ran over, picked him up, and took him out of the store, with him bawling in pain. I went on to buy that Eddie and I still own it. god I love this story.
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Chief
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Post by Chief on Sept 12, 2014 11:46:30 GMT -5
I'm not proud of this but it's true. Last summer, when Basic 29 first hit retail, I was walking around in a toy store near me, and I found the wrestling figures aisle, and I guess another little kid did too. So me and this kid were looking at the figures, when he runs out of the aisle yelling 'MOMMY! MOMMY! THEY HAVE EDDIE!' And he ran back into the aisle, and grabbed the last Eddie on the shelf. His mom was attending to who I presume was his little brother, and she said 'go to the checkout and I'll buy it for you honey', and then the kid ran through the aisle to pay. And as he ran through the aisle, he 'accidentally' tripped over my leg. He burst into tears, and his mom ran over, picked him up, and took him out of the store, with him bawling in pain. I went on to buy that Eddie and I still own it. That child wouldn't have loved, cherished and appreciated that Eddie as much as you do.
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bigraj
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Post by bigraj on Sept 12, 2014 11:50:22 GMT -5
I don't do it as often as I used to, but driving out 90 minutes out of town to check out other towns with Targets, KMarts, TRU just to hunt for toys is still something I do on occassion. I hit up a lot of stores in the Baton Rouge area trying to find the new Star Wars Black Series and Elite 30 last Saturday. May head out to Lake Charles tomorrow after I go grocery shopping.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 11:53:23 GMT -5
I remember once I took a guys basket he had put down in Toy's R Us since it contained Basic 38 Ziggler & Vickie and a Basic 35 Punk
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Post by marino13 on Sept 12, 2014 12:07:01 GMT -5
I've driven hours. Bothered workers. Almost knocked my brother over. Ran into stores while I'm supposed to be somewhere more important. I do what I do.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 12:12:11 GMT -5
Ive drove all over the state on "hunts" while my wife is at work multiple times and have never told her about these trips. She would surely flip if she found out.
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Post by Cooperman on Sept 12, 2014 12:18:19 GMT -5
Borrowed cash until getting pocket money and asked for birthday gift before the actual birthday. Also bothered a lot of people, from fam to complete strangers.
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Post by averagefan on Sept 12, 2014 12:24:13 GMT -5
Borrowed cash until getting pocket money and asked for birthday gift before the actual birthday. Also bothered a lot of people, from fam to complete strangers. Bothered complete strangers? Do tell?
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Post by Negan™ on Sept 12, 2014 18:38:30 GMT -5
One time, I was in the big city shopping and I saw a whole case of Elite 8. I was stoked as my toy store doesn't usually get the new sets in until atleast 1 month after they hit the states. Well anyway, standing at the counter was one of the most beautiful girls I ever seen in my life. I stood there in the aisle, holding my Elite 8 Evan Bourne in flawless mint carding, sweating and contemplating whether or not to go up to the cashier and admit my obsession to this girl. I knew if I went home, I wouldn't get the opportunity to pick these up for atleast another 4 weeks. But I knew if I went up to the girl, she would ask me about my "dirty secret".
So I made a decision, I took slow steps up the aisle. With my Elite 8 William Regal in one hand, and my Elite 8 Evan Bourne in the other. I looked around the corner to see if the coast was clear before I made the big decision - I put both figures on the counter. I was ready for this. She smiled at me and said hey. I didn't say anything. I just sweated and looked as focused as I possibly could be. It was only then when she asked me the burning question; "Are these for you?" - I stuttered. I said "No. These are for my son." - I was 17 at the time. But it was the best I could come up with. She knew the truth deep down, but I stood my ground and held my head up high. I paid for the figurines, cash in hand and walked out the front door.
Now every time I look at my Elite 8 Evan Bourne figure, I see little Evan smiling back at me, saying... "Good job kid."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 18:53:35 GMT -5
Honestly right now I'd do anything for Eva. I'm not even kidding....I'd do anything but hurt another person. But yeah....after I lost my virginity I lost all shame so I'm good
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 18:58:29 GMT -5
I go pretty far if I want a figure. I have 2 or 3 stories relating to pickups, and they're both embarrassing. Here is my second.
So I was in Toys R Us, and I saw Basic 29 Austin on the shelf. I really wanted the figure, so I picked it up. I was happy looking at the figure, so I turned around, and I bumped into someone, knocking a Mickey Mouse doll out of their hand. I then bent over and attempted to pick up the Mickey doll, but in the process, I must have tore my hamstring, and I began to feel a tear emerge from my eye as I fought the temptation of tears and resisted crying, I grabbed the doll and handed it to this lady. I looked up, and the disappointment in my eyes was very obvious. This wasn't any lady. It was my girlfriend's mother. She stared me down, and then looked at the doll in my hand. She then said 'Oh, yes. She told us you like to collect toys.' With tears almost in my eyes (bear in mind this is when I first met my girlfriend, and I was trying to make a good impression on her parents.) and my voice crackling, my eyes now blood red, I let out a weak whimper of 'they aren't toys, they're action figures.' She then gave me a bemused look, thanked me for helping her, and walked on.
But it wasn't over.
As I got to the checkout, I put a B29 Austin and Show on the checkout, and walked to the bagging area. I looked round, and right there was her father. He looked at the toys, and then looked at my teary, bloodshot eyes, and asked 'are those for you, Bobby?' I then looked up, with my eyes stinging, and said, in a somehow weaker, quieter voice, 'No?' He then said 'who are they for then?' Okay, in the next moment, I panicked. I was in intense pain, embarrassed, and scared. Sigh.
I then said 'You?'
Thank god he didn't hear me. At least I think so. His wife turned to him and handed him the items she bought. I then made a dash out to the car park, never more embarrassed in my whole life.
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Post by johnnyb on Sept 14, 2014 7:58:43 GMT -5
I'm not proud of this but it's true. Last summer, when Basic 29 first hit retail, I was walking around in a toy store near me, and I found the wrestling figures aisle, and I guess another little kid did too. So me and this kid were looking at the figures, when he runs out of the aisle yelling 'MOMMY! MOMMY! THEY HAVE EDDIE!' And he ran back into the aisle, and grabbed the last Eddie on the shelf. His mom was attending to who I presume was his little brother, and she said 'go to the checkout and I'll buy it for you honey', and then the kid ran through the aisle to pay. And as he ran through the aisle, he 'accidentally' tripped over my leg. He burst into tears, and his mom ran over, picked him up, and took him out of the store, with him bawling in pain. I went on to buy that Eddie and I still own it. Two options here: - You're a reprehensible human being. Not in a funny way. In a "will intentionally injure kids for a toy" way that makes you absolutely pathetic.
- You're lying. In which case you are less pathetic but still pretty pathetic.
I know which one I'm going with.
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