larryarms82
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Post by larryarms82 on Jan 17, 2019 19:55:14 GMT -5
Been to at least 15 Walmarts in CT over the last 10 days with zero luck, multiple trips to some. About to give up and just order them. Waste of gas and time. Why would you not check Brickseek before you drive all over the place? Brickseek has told me there's many quantities available only to have nothing on shelves and no employees willing to help me out (can't really blame them) |
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@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jan 19, 2019 0:32:39 GMT -5
Checked a Walmart near me (20 minutes+ each way) as they had 6 in. I get there and the only 2 missing we’re both Jerichos.
Almost had a Clark Griswold Christmas Vacation moment.
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Jan 19, 2019 9:33:51 GMT -5
Checked a Walmart near me (20 minutes+ each way) as they had 6 in. I get there and the only 2 missing we’re both Jerichos. Almost had a Clark Griswold Christmas Vacation moment. So here's a thought, if they were to pull Jericho from future cases, who would they replace him with? Sounds like Sheamus is the least popular of the set if I'm reading reactions right? Would they do 3x Shawn and 3x Angle per box? Or maybe reissue fig(s) from previous sets? A Macho and a Flair per box would probably do well I would think. |
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Post by Rock-Is-King on Jan 19, 2019 9:40:58 GMT -5
And the cost cutting begins... ”Listen to the sound of a price coming down” (old Kroger cost cutter commercial) 😆 |
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Post by slickrickstyles on Jan 22, 2019 9:52:31 GMT -5
So, is the general understanding that the Retro Jericho may at some point be worth a pretty penny? Im not sure how it works once the series hits stores, but will/ could McMahon give orders to stop shipping his figure to store locations in upcoming restocks? Itll be worth a fortune in the future, especially if they put a moon on his belly.. Exactly thats why I promptly opened him as soon as i got him |
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Zincdust
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Post by Zincdust on Jan 22, 2019 10:27:50 GMT -5
I only found two at my closest Walmart (greater Vancouver, WA area) last night, but Jericho was one of 'em! The other was Sheamus. The cards were in decent shape, too!
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@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jan 22, 2019 20:44:21 GMT -5
Small world; I’m originally from Vancouver!
Has anyone tried taking Jericho’s scarf off? I saw someone on Facebook popped theirs off with no issue. Thus far I haven’t tracked down a Jericho and therefore haven’t had a chance to try myself.
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Post by MKSavage on Jan 22, 2019 21:32:52 GMT -5
Small world; I’m originally from Vancouver! Has anyone tried taking Jericho’s scarf off? I saw someone on Facebook popped theirs off with no issue. Thus far I haven’t tracked down a Jericho and therefore haven’t had a chance to try myself. I tried, but couldn't get it off. I didn't try to hard as I didn't want to pop the head off or leave marks on the face from squeezing the scarf over his face. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 23, 2019 9:09:25 GMT -5
Small world; I’m originally from Vancouver! Has anyone tried taking Jericho’s scarf off? I saw someone on Facebook popped theirs off with no issue. Thus far I haven’t tracked down a Jericho and therefore haven’t had a chance to try myself. I tried, but couldn't get it off. I didn't try to hard as I didn't want to pop the head off or leave marks on the face from squeezing the scarf over his face. Hey brother, microwave a coffee mug of water 2-3 minutes. Dip head in 20-30 seconds.. temporarily softens plastic long enough to EASILY pop off. Remove scarf. Pop back on. I've done this with so many Retro customs. It's simple, leaves no marks, and head works as it did before removal. No lie. |
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Jan 23, 2019 16:02:42 GMT -5
I tried, but couldn't get it off. I didn't try to hard as I didn't want to pop the head off or leave marks on the face from squeezing the scarf over his face. Hey brother, microwave a coffee mug of water 2-3 minutes. Dip head in 20-30 seconds.. temporarily softens plastic long enough to EASILY pop off. Remove scarf. Pop back on. I've done this with so many Retro customs. It's simple, leaves no marks, and head works as it did before removal. No lie. Great tip! Any advice on removing paint? Just wanted to remove the wrist tape from HBK to paint gloves, but if it's not feasible, I guess the gloves will just need to come up a bit further then. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 23, 2019 16:12:17 GMT -5
Hey brother, microwave a coffee mug of water 2-3 minutes. Dip head in 20-30 seconds.. temporarily softens plastic long enough to EASILY pop off. Remove scarf. Pop back on. I've done this with so many Retro customs. It's simple, leaves no marks, and head works as it did before removal. No lie. Great tip! Any advice on removing paint? Just wanted to remove the wrist tape from HBK to paint gloves, but if it's not feasible, I guess the gloves will just need to come up a bit further then. YES. Goof-Off. Will come off fast but be careful with other areas. Put some in a small bowl, get a pile of Q-Tips dip in the solution and use the tip to clean off the paint. HOWEVER, it will only work on the arms and soft rubber parts of the boots. If you use the stuff on the thighs or torso it's too strong. Itll leave white marks. But for other body areas, like torsos, try Goo Gone. Spray on to area, let soak to soften the paint area, then GENTLY use exacto knife to remove undesired paint or tattoo, whatever you call it. That's how I removed the Lesnar tattoos a couple times for customs. But yes, yellow can Goof-Off and q-tips. But only on the arms and soft rubber parts of the Retro boots. Also, during the Goof-Off process, rinse the figure off in the sink from time to time so that stuff doesnt settle into the plastic. Then reapply. I typically try not to let it remain on the figure for more than 30-40 seconds. Then rinse, dry, reapply. |
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Jan 23, 2019 16:20:08 GMT -5
Thanks Showbiz! Should be just what I needed to know.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 23, 2019 20:05:39 GMT -5
Thanks Showbiz! Should be just what I needed to know. You got it, brother! :-) |
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Post by machomadness on Jan 23, 2019 22:03:05 GMT -5
Found series 7 in west Michigan today. They had 2 of each guy.
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Post by Nivro™ on Jan 23, 2019 22:05:26 GMT -5
Found 2 fresh cases of these the other day at Walmart. I didnt want any of them but I picked up Shawn Michaels for the broski.
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Jan 24, 2019 1:38:31 GMT -5
So, are they most likely to stock the resets? During the day shift or overnight? Or either? My store had the sections reset as of Saturday morning, but still havn't put anything out as of tonight. Wondering if I'd have better luck first thing in the morning or later in the evening.
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Post by machomadness on Jan 24, 2019 6:51:09 GMT -5
So, are they most likely to stock the resets? During the day shift or overnight? Or either? My store had the sections reset as of Saturday morning, but still havn't put anything out as of tonight. Wondering if I'd have better luck first thing in the morning or later in the evening. My guess is morning. Most Wal-Mart stores stock overnight. |
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Jan 24, 2019 7:00:03 GMT -5
So, are they most likely to stock the resets? During the day shift or overnight? Or either? My store had the sections reset as of Saturday morning, but still havn't put anything out as of tonight. Wondering if I'd have better luck first thing in the morning or later in the evening. My guess is morning. Most Wal-Mart stores stock overnight. Thanks, yeah, still nothing this morning. I was just wondering if it was the same as a standard stocking, or if it were different in this case, since it's not something coming from the truck for the night, but stuff they got 3 weeks ago, that's sitting who knows where in the back. |
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Jan 24, 2019 16:27:36 GMT -5
Well, they must have finally put them out today because brickseek count went back to 0 at some point today. Guess it's ok though, now I can stop wasting my time running in there and not give Walmart any of my money.
Guess we should all be grateful though at least at this point (knocks on wood) nothing in this line is exclusive to a brick and mortor store. After seeing what's going on with some of the recent Walmart exc. elites, ughh.
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Post by Hasbromaniac on Jan 24, 2019 16:28:10 GMT -5
Is it my imagination or is the Series 7 cardboard a bit thinner than previous releases ?
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