Valo487 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I think the fact that it's a new SKU and not an update to an existing one is what's holding up progress a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Additup Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Release dates mean nothing apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaIceman Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I can check my local Walgreens. It's within walking distance. I don't know if they have anything, but I will check, just in case. If they do have any, I'll happily pick some up and sell them to anyone who's interested for cost + shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinous Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Release dates mean nothing apparently Well there never was a release date, just an expected date that these would start hitting Walgreens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh2382 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Found some in Middle TN! Got the only pack I really wanted, Spidey 2099. Haven't opened just yet. The Spidey and electro pack looks great, but Spidey's face is very off center. Also, the amount Walgreen's is getting worries me. For sure. One of each is a scary number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwspider Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Release dates mean nothing apparently I was rather surprised that I checked to Walgreens on Friday and neither had done anything. Not only had no mates been put out (both stores showed as "in stock") but neither had put out any new Star Wars merchandise. Considering the massive success that was Force Friday, it seems like many stores may have missed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) I figured Force Friday would necessitate a toy aisle reset, hence the 9/4 date, but it seems not every store has the same schedule. And some stores seem to be getting two of each, based on reports I've seen here. Some may even get more. But my understanding is that every single Walgreens will get these, and with a couple of exceptions (VT and ND), most states have between 11 and 853 locations. Anyone live in Florida? http://news.walgreens.com/fact-sheets/store-count-by-state.htm http://www.walgreens.com/storelistings/storesbystate.jsp?requestType=locator Edited September 5, 2015 by DSTZach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortysben Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Yeah Zach, there are literally walgreens everywhere, I saw a second set mid week, went back the next day, and they were gone. So I am hoping this is a good sign, leading us to get more walgrals waves, and more marvel mini goodness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) One employee I called was really helpful and held a set for me (the only "case" they received) which was SUPER KIND. The other store had a place on the shelf for them but no sets and didn't know when they'd have them in. I hope they'll be good about restocking these. I've only opened the Hulk set but I already love the colors on him as opposed to my last "go to" Hulk rant was the "Best Of" model. Edited September 6, 2015 by Mystery Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 no Walgreens in Nova Scota hoping to snag them from Luke if he gets them We will get them eventually. I have checked several local Walgreens, and they are still resetting the toy aisle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Additup Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I figured Force Friday would necessitate a toy aisle reset, hence the 9/4 date, but it seems not every store has the same schedule. And some stores seem to be getting two of each, based on reports I've seen here. Some may even get more. But my understanding is that every single Walgreens will get these, and with a couple of exceptions (VT and ND), most states have between 11 and 853 locations. Anyone live in Florida? http://news.walgreens.com/fact-sheets/store-count-by-state.htm http://www.walgreens.com/storelistings/storesbystate.jsp?requestType=locator That's great to hear, I was just venting some frustration at my experience going to11 different Walgreens in my area over the past couple of days. None of the eleven had them, and each one I talked to had an answer of either "what's on the shelf is all we have". " I don't know" " try back in a couple weeks" or "we always get the exclusives a month late". One Walgreens had a friendly employee who checked in the back for me but with no luck. When I checked after the Force Friday event, which you think would necessitate a reset I was severely disappointed. I'm done just going to these places. I suppose I could try calling ahead, but I'm not sure how concerned the employees would be over a phone request for toys after talking to most of these people in person and not getting much help, Perhaps I should just wait for Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Just wait awhile, until everyone else seems to be finding them easily. Then, chances are you will be able to find them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Social Spider Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Florida represent! We've won the bragging rights for the most Walgreens! I found them a week ago - if I had thought so many people would have trouble finding them, I would have picked up extras. I was actually pretty happy with my Walgreens experience- I had to drive to a farther store, but they had them out on the shelves at least. The one thing I learned from the Pop Walgreens exclusives is that you should always ask for the manager- they are much more likely to know what they have in their store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffBohn Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 So we could use this license to get some of the Guardians of the Galaxy we didn't get with the movie wave? Korath and Cosmo both appeared in the premier episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebraska Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I, too, thought Force Friday would encourage a toy aisle reset, but I was wrong. I kid you not, my Walgreens is going on Day 8 of the Halloween candy aisle reset. Day. 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortysben Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Anyone know when the next wave is slated? Also, with that ask, Zach, will the stores push 2nd wave regardless? Or will it be a wait for old prod to sell thru? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Bad: Be careful with Groot's feet. Both of mine had stuck foot legs which resulted in one ripped off foot peg and one near miss. Good: I also have a Spidey 2099 with the face tampo'd on the back of his head but not red. It looks pretty neat! Bad: Kinda disappointed that Hulk and Groot have no tempo design on their backs. Also that the trend of no 360 webbing on all of Spidey's red parts continues. It's been going for awhile but I still dislike the trend. Good: I think the colors and designs really pop with this series. They look terrific in package and out on the shelf. Lots of playability for new customers, I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Success in VA today. Zach, if my two cents can help at all, I recommend sending more than one per case for the next series, especially because of Venom. People are going to want to army build him. Or at least I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) I went to the Walgreens across the street from my house early this morning a girl was doing the reset and I saw the shelf and tag where the minimates were going. I asked if they got any and she said oh sorry sir I just started this morning and I'm just stocking everything right now. They might be in one of the boxes I haven't stocked. And she apologized again. I said no problem didn't mean to rush you. She only had 3 small boxes left so I just went back about 10 minutes ago they were all stocked. I picked up a Starlord set and the two Spidey Venom sets. Love then Venom. Held off on the Electro Spidey and Cap hulk sets Edited September 6, 2015 by EricM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Wave 1.5 is slated for December. I assume that distribution and quantities will be the same, and not just sent to certain stores, but I will see what I can find out. I do not know how they will be handled at stores that still have a set or two of Series 1. Series 2 does not have anything resembling an army-builder that I can recall, but it does have a few outfits that have never been made before. Two Avengers sets, one Spidey, one GOTG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKrisLyons Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Gamora and drax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm Gonna say the sets for series 2 are: Gamora/Drax: One GOTG with this modern version of Drax never made before Doctor Octopus/Power Man: Doc Ock is a re-occuring villain to my recollection and neither of these outfits have been made before Black Widow/Iron Skull: I think the Skull still has his version of the iron man armor in the Assemble cartoon so that counts as "never made before" Falcon/Iron Man: It's an easy way to round out the team, and I quite like Falcon's costume in the show......because it's the classic look.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailtotheking Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm Gonna say the sets for series 2 are: Gamora/Drax: One GOTG with this modern version of Drax never made before Doctor Octopus/Power Man: Doc Ock is a re-occuring villain to my recollection and neither of these outfits have been made before Black Widow/Iron Skull: I think the Skull still has his version of the iron man armor in the Assemble cartoon so that counts as "never made before" Falcon/Iron Man: It's an easy way to round out the team, and I quite like Falcon's costume in the show......because it's the classic look.... Not a bad line up, but I would guess noir spiderman over power man. I am also hoping for a squadron supreme member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) We all would, but I think that this is more marketable. I'd wait and see how the Squirrel Girl/Man-Thing 2-pack does before I started cranking out second tear characters like Squadron Supreme. Even if two esteemed members had an episode on the show each. And by the way, why are the characters who prominently use firearms, like Agent Venom and Crossbones, getting the shaft on guns? I see the ML Agent Venom loaded with weapons along with a Master Chief figure from Halo sporting a plasma rifle warming the pegs at every Walgreens in my area! Can someone explain this to me? Edited September 7, 2015 by NerdyTrev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermatt Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Are there concept photos out for series two? And is series two exclusive to walgreens? Has the toys r us series two for ultimate spidey been planed out yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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