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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 22, 2018 4:18:14 GMT -5
Smyths updates:
Elite Brutus Beefcake down to £5 Berzerker down to £5 Becky Lynch doll down to £2
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 22, 2018 3:47:22 GMT -5
Took me awhile (bit slow right lol) but finally starting to understand the frustration for UK buyers. Weird missing figures when stores should be getting the same box assortments as everywhere else. Apparently the anomaly is that there are two different case assortments, A and B. Not sure what the science is behind them, but basically the contents of the cases is different, IE; in the case of Elite 59, instead of Chad being one per case, he was 0, and they bumped Finn from 2 to 3. That’s my understanding anyway... What I don’t understand is why we’ve suddenly started getting the different assortment. Maybe it’s something to do with UK retail having a bad couple of years?
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 21, 2018 23:20:36 GMT -5
I understand why people think it’s jumping the gun, but you have to be realistic...
I’ve been collecting since Elite 28, and in that time we’ve missed one figure to my recollection (the first Basic Emma). Elite 58 appears online with Mickie James, she doesn’t land in stores, she’s removed from the site. Elite 59 appears online with Chad Gable, same happens. Elias is omitted from the website outright when the set appears online... I think people have the right to be a bit concerned that he won’t make the trip
Again, it could be an oversight! It’s not like it’s not happened before, but given recent form it feels like something more. I’m happy to be proven wrong though if it means I get to... walk with Elias
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 21, 2018 12:39:50 GMT -5
Aye just jumped on to report that too about Elias not being on the Smyths site! Bad do that. Could be an oversight but it’s looking more likely that this is a recurring theme Looks like Sarah didnt have a clue! That is just SO Sarah!
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 21, 2018 12:34:05 GMT -5
Aye just jumped on to report that too about Elias not being on the Smyths site! Bad do that. Could be an oversight but it’s looking more likely that this is a recurring theme
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 21, 2018 11:04:35 GMT -5
Unless I get home to find a Boogeyman and Kalisto I will have a spare Same!
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 21, 2018 9:57:36 GMT -5
I recently saw an Undertaker and Kane listing listed as ‘The Brothers of Distuption’
An honest mistake but one that gave me a kick
EDIT: turns out it’s ‘disruption’ Turns out I can’t spell either!
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 21, 2018 6:06:41 GMT -5
AJ update: Not sure if the fella's a member on here, but someone on a Facebook group just posted that they ordered two AJ's for click and collect, and when he collected them he got... a Kalisto and a Big E. The plot thickens My order has been delivered today, so i'll find out when I get home. If its random elites and not AJ I will be majorly pi$$ed Get the wife to tuck in, the people need answers Wayne!
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 21, 2018 5:54:04 GMT -5
AJ update:
Not sure if the fella's a member on here, but someone on a Facebook group just posted that they ordered two AJ's for click and collect, and when he collected them he got... a Kalisto and a Big E. The plot thickens
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 21, 2018 5:39:42 GMT -5
Just got an email back from Smyths, I laid out the situation involving the absence of Mickie James and Chad Gable, and asked if it would be a recurring theme going forward:
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Hi Joe
Thanks for getting in touch.
We apologise for any confusion caused.
Originally, we were advised that those characters were available. Unfortunately, the production changed and we did not become aware of this until later, apologies.
We will carry all characters in all assortments Elites, Basics and Twins.
If you have any further queries, please be sure to contact us.
Best wishes, Sarah
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Not sure what the takeaways are from this (if any), but Sarah seems pretty confident that it wont be a problem going forward. Time will tell I guess!
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 20, 2018 10:02:44 GMT -5
Maybe they got a decent allocation this time. I know it's an awkward time but they've lasted two hours at least so far...
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 20, 2018 8:28:17 GMT -5
Just ordered AJ NS from the entertainer! Got the email around 2pm Good spot Jimbo They're still in stock too Anyway lads I just ordered three. Two of them (at least) will be up for grabs once I've definitely got them in hand
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 20, 2018 7:10:16 GMT -5
Nothing on that list really jumps out but I have to say I'd probably buy a Reverend D-Von, I reckon that would sweet
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 20, 2018 5:04:46 GMT -5
I have no interest in owning any of these but that five pack looks sick, especially Steph
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 20, 2018 4:19:08 GMT -5
The Summerslam Basic wave is now available to order online on Smyths, due in stores from the 10th July Monsters Series Roman Reigns is also available to order online, none of the others are there, but according to the stock checker seemingly all stores have them in stock now
Made an Amazon US order last week, can't remember if I mentioned, but I ordered the Attitude Era Austin and Jericho, and the Then Now Forever American Alpha Elites (which I'm relieved about given the Gable situation). Looks like they may be arriving today. Taking a rare swing on ordering online, hopefully the paint Gods will be kind to me
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 19, 2018 4:44:31 GMT -5
I don’t understand why you hope it’s a joke? That bit is lost on me Anyway, I have no interest in vehicles but Brock in molded track pants! Because its an awful idea that everyone is going to trash lol Don't get me wrong, I'd put these in the same category as Power Slammers, Tough Talkers, Diva Dolls, all that stuff. You know, I'm never gonna have it in my collection, but to waste time and energy on having a moan about something that you're in no way obligated to buy, I dunno, it doesn't compute with me
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 19, 2018 0:47:26 GMT -5
I don’t understand why you hope it’s a joke? That bit is lost on me
Anyway, I have no interest in vehicles but Brock in molded track pants!
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 18, 2018 18:09:30 GMT -5
Aye my AJ Elite and Tyler Bate are like this Got the Attitude Era Jericho on the way, hoping for the best but expecting Mattel
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 18, 2018 9:41:31 GMT -5
Just letting everyone know, I've emailed Smyths (I know someone else did it but I was just seeking further clarification), putting everything in layman terms about Elites and the missing characters and trying to get an answer on whether or not it will continue going forward. Hoping for something more helpful than "There's lots of toys, we can't stock them all" this time...
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Post by hellojoeivers on Jun 15, 2018 11:04:55 GMT -5
Here we go
Went to Smyths, first up, they seem to have had some more deliveries of recent series that landed in small quantities. In particular Elite 57, the Battlepack series with The Usos in, and the Basic series with Bobby Roode in. So if anyone missed out in them, check the stock checker
Secondly, as previously reported, the Monsters were in stock at £9.99 each, which I was surprised at, I assumed they’d be priced more like the Zombies were
Elite 59 was in stock, and it would appear that Gable wasn’t in the cases. I didn’t get clarification from anyone from the store but there were three Jordans but zero Gables. Balor appeared to be packed heavier than anyone else, maybe an extra Finn was put in as a replacement?
Finally, and a nice little surprise... Summerslam Elites! In at £19.99 each, no Basics though
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