fredtheman
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Post by fredtheman on Aug 13, 2020 17:32:56 GMT -5
Got my Thunder Liger and Bubbly AEW Jericho order from Ringside today. Used the FedEx International Saver (Zone A) option for shipping, it took awhile, as they routed it through Sweden, but having zero dollars charged for customs, duties or taxes makes the extra time worth it. Not a single FedEx sticker on the box.
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Biff Slamkovich™
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Post by Biff Slamkovich™ on Aug 13, 2020 17:51:42 GMT -5
Got my Thunder Liger and Bubbly AEW Jericho order from Ringside today. Used the FedEx International Saver (Zone A) option for shipping, it took awhile, as they routed it through Sweden, but having zero dollars charged for customs, duties or taxes makes the extra time worth it. Not a single FedEx sticker on the box. So a package that goes from the US, to Sweden, then to Canada doesn't incur any duties, but a package from the US directly to Canada would? Why is the world so a** backwards folks?
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Post by JHTB® on Aug 13, 2020 17:55:14 GMT -5
Got my Thunder Liger and Bubbly AEW Jericho order from Ringside today. Used the FedEx International Saver (Zone A) option for shipping, it took awhile, as they routed it through Sweden, but having zero dollars charged for customs, duties or taxes makes the extra time worth it. Not a single FedEx sticker on the box. Hopefully thats the case for me as well. 2 figures and saver option as well. If this keeps up, Id order more often
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roqiap
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Post by roqiap on Aug 13, 2020 18:09:09 GMT -5
Got my Thunder Liger and Bubbly AEW Jericho order from Ringside today. Used the FedEx International Saver (Zone A) option for shipping, it took awhile, as they routed it through Sweden, but having zero dollars charged for customs, duties or taxes makes the extra time worth it. Not a single FedEx sticker on the box. Might've used a bad option but im kinda peeved that yours got through Sweden quicker than mine got to Canada. Pre ordered it in May and it hit customs yesterday I'm pretty sure. Oh well, now I know for next time.
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fredtheman
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Post by fredtheman on Aug 13, 2020 18:30:00 GMT -5
It was shipped from Sweden on July 21, notice was in my mailbox August 12. Interesting that if my purchase was not delivered to me, it was to be returned to a PO Box in Sweden, not to Ringside in the USA. So Ringside first shipped my order to Sweden, then they shipped it to me duty free. Not going to complain, hope the same thing happens when my NJPW figures finally ship.
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Post by tyco84 on Aug 13, 2020 21:09:09 GMT -5
So I guess Ronda rousey is shelf warmer #2 in elite 77 because they restocked it again at Walmart Taylor in Winnipeg (god forbid they put out more than 1 case) and now there are 3 AJ's and 1 Ronda (I bought one)
I just need them to keep stocking them so the whole series becomes shelf warmers, because that's the only way I could get the others.
Is this a covid thing or what, cuz I thought I remembered walmarts last year getting and stocking more than 1 case at a time. But there's still a ton of those mcfarlane batman, and marvel titan figures just rotting away on shelves...
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Post by Bandalero on Aug 13, 2020 22:52:41 GMT -5
I ordered my bubbly Jericho + AEW ring and the last update was that it cleared Jamaica NY since July 23 and nothing since. Should I be worried or give it another week?
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Biff Slamkovich™
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Post by Biff Slamkovich™ on Aug 13, 2020 23:44:51 GMT -5
I ordered my bubbly Jericho + AEW ring and the last update was that it cleared Jamaica NY since July 23 and nothing since. Should I be worried or give it another week? My Mr. T has been sitting somewhere here in Vancouver since August 7th. I just chalk it up to carrier backlog and COVID related issues. Not worried that I won't receive it but this wait sucks.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2020 12:00:54 GMT -5
So I guess Ronda rousey is shelf warmer #2 in elite 77 because they restocked it again at Walmart Taylor in Winnipeg ( god forbid they put out more than 1 case) and now there are 3 AJ's and 1 Ronda (I bought one) I just need them to keep stocking them so the whole series becomes shelf warmers, because that's the only way I could get the others. Is this a covid thing or what, cuz I thought I remembered walmarts last year getting and stocking more than 1 case at a time. But there's still a ton of those mcfarlane batman, and marvel titan figures just rotting away on shelves...
Preach it brother, I share your frustration.
Mattel's distribution has gotten worst the last 2-3 years, not sure if its because retailers are ordering less of each wave then they were before or if Mattel is producing less (more likely as they recently shut down a bunch of factories so their production capacity has been reduced)?! As for the 1 case at a time, I think that is how its always been except back in the golden age of Mattel figure collecting (2014-2017), they were restocking faster then they are now. I am getting close to jumping off the Mattel collecting train (hanging on by a thread at this point) as its now become a chore to find anything- you have to literally visit stores every single day and even then there is no guarantee you will even find anything. When a hobby is no longer fun, that is the signal that its time to pack it in. I managed to snag an E77 Rick Rude from that Northmen collectibles and I am now waiting to see if the rumours are true and Toys R Us actually does pick up Legends series 7 so that I can get a Valentine figure. Luckily I only collect Golden Era legends and only certain ones which makes it a bit easier as I have managed to find most of the wants off my wish list and the remaining wants will likely never get made. I am debating whether to pack it in once I get the Valentine figure or keep with it in hopes of snagging the upcoming WM3 Steamboat (to upgrade my basic) and the British Bulldog figure (which will likely be virtually impossible to find seeing as its one of those damn collectors edition figures ).
Also, I am waiting for the AEW figures to hit Walmart to see if they are easier to find then the Mattel figures as I am hoping that at some point down the road they start making some legends figures. I am hoping they might look into making figures of some of the Canadian greats- Rick Martel, Jacques Rougeau & Dino Bravo- its probably a long shot but I doubt we will ever see Mattel figures of any of those guys.
In any event, I will stop here as I don't want to get run off this board like I did on the Mattel board. I went off on a rant about Mattel and the terrible distribution of the WWE line and the clique that runs the place jumped all over me and now I am pretty much an outcast over their (perhaps here as well?!) Guess it might be time to take my leave from these boards.
Take care my fellow Canadian figure collectors and best of luck finding the figures you are interested in (you will definitely need it with this line).
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jokerjohn
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Post by jokerjohn on Aug 14, 2020 12:10:43 GMT -5
So I guess Ronda rousey is shelf warmer #2 in elite 77 because they restocked it again at Walmart Taylor in Winnipeg ( god forbid they put out more than 1 case) and now there are 3 AJ's and 1 Ronda (I bought one) I just need them to keep stocking them so the whole series becomes shelf warmers, because that's the only way I could get the others. Is this a covid thing or what, cuz I thought I remembered walmarts last year getting and stocking more than 1 case at a time. But there's still a ton of those mcfarlane batman, and marvel titan figures just rotting away on shelves...
Preach it brother, I share your frustration.
Mattel's distribution has gotten worst the last 2-3 years, not sure if its because retailers are ordering less of each wave then they were before or if Mattel is producing less (more likely as they recently shut down a bunch of factories so their production capacity has been reduced)?! As for the 1 case at a time, I think that is how its always been except back in the golden age of Mattel figure collecting (2014-2017), they were restocking faster then they are now. I am getting close to jumping off the Mattel collecting train (hanging on by a thread at this point) as its now become a chore to find anything- you have to literally visit stores every single day and even then there is no guarantee you will even find anything. When a hobby is no longer fun, that is the signal that its time to pack it in. I managed to snag an E77 Rick Rude from that Northmen collectibles and I am now waiting to see if the rumours are true and Toys R Us actually does pick up Legends series 7 so that I can get a Valentine figure. Luckily I only collect Golden Era legends and only certain ones which makes it a bit easier as I have managed to find most of the wants off my wish list and the remaining wants will likely never get made. I am debating whether to pack it in once I get the Valentine figure or keep with it in hopes of snagging the upcoming WM3 Steamboat (to upgrade my basic) and the British Bulldog figure (which will likely be virtually impossible to find seeing as its one of those damn collectors edition figures ).
Also, I am waiting for the AEW figures to hit Walmart to see if they are easier to find then the Mattel figures as I am hoping that at some point down the road they start making some legends figures. I am hoping they might look into making figures of some of the Canadian greats- Rick Martel, Jacques Rougeau & Dino Bravo- its probably a long shot but I doubt we will ever see Mattel figures of any of those guys.
In any event, I will stop here as I don't want to get run off this board like I did on the Mattel board. I went off on a rant about Mattel and the terrible distribution of the WWE line and the clique that runs the place jumped all over me and now I am pretty much an outcast over their (perhaps here as well?!) Guess it might be time to take my leave from these boards.
Take care my fellow Canadian figure collectors and best of luck finding the figures you are interested in (you will definitely need it with this line). That's why I've switched to online only for newer figures. May cost me a few dollars more but I get what I want and my time is more valuable.
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roqiap
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Post by roqiap on Aug 14, 2020 17:13:44 GMT -5
Bubbly Jericho came in the mail today in Calgary. Hopefully anyone still waiting gets theirs soon.
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Post by TheChamp617 on Aug 14, 2020 17:33:01 GMT -5
Northmen Collectibles has more of E78 and E79 up (I.e. the ones that were not previously available on the site - Maverick, Naomi, and Fish)
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Fat_Sting
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Post by Fat_Sting on Aug 14, 2020 19:15:39 GMT -5
Not wresting related, but anyone find the Spider Man Retro Figures?
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Post by Bandalero on Aug 14, 2020 20:24:45 GMT -5
Y’know I can’t be naive to think that everyone who works in a toy store knows about toys necessarily, or even likes them. It’s probably a job to pay the bills, but at the very least I would expect that they see product enough everyday in their store to know of a toy at least.
I asked two associates at TRU today about GI Joe Classisfied figures and they looked at me with genuine cluelessness. I’m not an obnoxious scalper, I’m polite, said my thank you’d like a proper Canadian and just happened to see three carts next to the cash stuffed with random toys, like returns or reshuffling stock, and sure enough 1 Scarlette and 2 Roadblocks are at the very top. Both guys told me they don’t have it and aren’t sure when it’s coming in.
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Biff Slamkovich™
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Post by Biff Slamkovich™ on Aug 14, 2020 20:56:58 GMT -5
Y’know I can’t be naive to think that everyone who works in a toy store knows about toys necessarily, or even likes them. It’s probably a job to pay the bills, but at the very least I would expect that they see product enough everyday in their store to know of a toy at least. I asked two associates at TRU today about GI Joe Classisfied figures and they looked at me with genuine cluelessness. I’m not an obnoxious scalper, I’m polite, said my thank you’d like a proper Canadian and just happened to see three carts next to the cash stuffed with random toys, like returns or reshuffling stock, and sure enough 1 Scarlette and 2 Roadblocks are at the very top. Both guys told me they don’t have it and aren’t sure when it’s coming in. As a former TRU employee I can tell you first hand that we never received any sort of product training whatsoever. Your job (unless you worked in Babies R Us) was to do cash, or of you were on the sales floor to unwrap and break down pallets? Get product on the floor, put product up into overstock, and help customers in store. I never once in my four and a half years with the company recieved and formal training. Its only because I'm a collector and gamer myself that I was able to truly take care of people when they came in.
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Post by ARUN on Aug 14, 2020 21:14:57 GMT -5
Not wresting related, but anyone find the Spider Man Retro Figures? Looking for these too!
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Biff Slamkovich™
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Post by Biff Slamkovich™ on Aug 14, 2020 23:20:06 GMT -5
Not wresting related, but anyone find the Spider Man Retro Figures? Looking for these too! Second this. If anyone in Vancity spots them please DM me!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2020 23:34:16 GMT -5
Bubbly made it in today. Man that super saver option is sloooooowwww. Oh well, it made it. The AEW belt looks really nice, quite impressed with it. Stopped by TRU, 2 e77 AJ's, nothing else. Oh sorry, all the other AJ's that are warming the shelves. He's literally the only elite in the store right now, plus about 20 of those stupid aj's that come with the gloves or whatever.
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jokerjohn
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Post by jokerjohn on Aug 14, 2020 23:38:22 GMT -5
Bubbly made it in today. Man that super saver option is sloooooowwww. Oh well, it made it. The AEW belt looks really nice, quite impressed with it. Stopped by TRU, 2 e77 AJ's, nothing else. Oh sorry, all the other AJ's that are warming the shelves. He's literally the only elite in the store right now, plus about 20 of those stupid aj's that come with the gloves or whatever. If A.J is the only elite in your toysrus that means they have no Shield Angles. What sorcery is this?
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Post by A-Rob on Aug 15, 2020 0:09:48 GMT -5
Went to Wal Mart today, nothing new just a bunch of E74 AJ's and Finn Balors. No new pegs for AEW figures.
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