Dio Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Whoa, I just got my Stealth IM today and got an extra faceplate stuck inside the helmet. Did this happen to anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulk197 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Wow. It sounds like quality control at the factory is a little lacking with these sets! We've been hearing about lots of goofs lately. Although an extra faceplate would be a cool mistake to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Man, I realized last night that my Stealth Iron Man has two right legs. The normal ones that come with the figure unattached and not the armor legs. I'm thankful that everything else is all good, though. I'd hate for anything to be wrong about the stealth armored figure after finally finding it. Storm, drop DST's customer services dept a line. They might (might being the operative word) be able to help out. At least like you say, it's just the regular legs that aren't right. YOu might even be able to take the pack back to TRU and see if they've another pack to swap them with. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwoosheyman Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 The Stealth Iron Man/Gauntlet Tony Stark set is in stock now at toysrus.com :biggrin: TRU Stealth Iron Minimates They also have shocker/spiderman in stock as well. No sign of the others but this is typical with toysrus.com. They put up a few items from a case then the rest a day or two later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I know we have a special link for Amazon purchases, but does MMMV have any special ties to TRU? I'd hate to think people are flooding the online store without the Multiverse getting their cut. (Maybe MMHQ should pursue a similar deal? Maybe I should fix the HQ website before thinking of how to profit from it?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Okay, aside from Ironman, and Hulk (which I care not about) I picked up a spare Venom, because he has enough parts to make 2. Now, I'm tempted to go get a full set of Spidey, including another Venom anyways. However, I was thinking; with these out and everyone snapping them up, do you think online retailers will have the full wave on sale, including tarantula, because they can't move them? Like I was thinking I might be able to pick up a set of 4 2packs for $20 or, heaven forbid, less than that. I also think Tarantula just propelled himself pretty far up the variant rarity ladder. Thoughts? Comments? Snide remarks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm glad to see they are up on the web site now. I still have one TRU near me where the entire staff has no idea where the minimates are in the store. Now I can pick up an extra IM set online. Light-up Stealth Iron Man base here I come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I didn't post this earlier--mine were located in the Marvel action figure aisle. I've heard of these being all over the place, however, I found mine in the Marvel action figure aisle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Okay, aside from Ironman, and Hulk (which I care not about) I picked up a spare Venom, because he has enough parts to make 2. Now, I'm tempted to go get a full set of Spidey, including another Venom anyways. However, I was thinking; with these out and everyone snapping them up, do you think online retailers will have the full wave on sale, including tarantula, because they can't move them? Like I was thinking I might be able to pick up a set of 4 2packs for $20 or, heaven forbid, less than that. I also think Tarantula just propelled himself pretty far up the variant rarity ladder. Thoughts? Comments? Snide remarks? I can see how the early availability of these sets will impact the later release of the actual wave of figures. When we last had a TRU release, it was for box sets of the Astonishing X-Men and New Avengers, which were released simultaneously with the Target release of 2-packs based on the same assortment along with the specialty shop release of the same two waves. Hopefully, spreading them out in availability will see a lesser impact on the later release of the actual wave. But, yeah, if less people are getting the cases due to an abundance of the characters already in their collection, you'll likely be seeing Tarantula fetching a decent price on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcarnage Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 The guy I know who works there says they'll be back in stock in a little bit, but it's still annoying i was TRU yesterday and found the minimates peg empty. and the sticker telling what was there had been torn away. this lead me to believe that they would not be getting anymore in. but maybe i was wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Much as I like the Iron Man set, it's the Spider-Man ones that I want the most and can't stand that I don't have a TRU around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Much as I like the Iron Man set, it's the Spider-Man ones that I want the most and can't stand that I don't have a TRU around. The Spider-Man/Shocker set has made its way to the TRU website. No clue when or if the other two will show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glantern Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Whoa, I just got my Stealth IM today and got an extra faceplate stuck inside the helmet. Did this happen to anyone else? This Happened with My MarkII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7EVIN Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Oh man. Blacksun, is there any chance you could get an extra IM pack?? That's the only one i couldn't find at either TRU. Hey as of Sunday morning TRU near the Caldwells had them (got a pix message at 8:00 in the morning ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm 1:08 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I don't know if this was mentioned anywhere but to anybody thinking of buying it online through TRU, you might also want to sign up for their rewards program too. Upon signing up, you will get a code for free shipping. I don't think our international guys can sign up for it, though. https://rewardsrus.toysrus.com/index.cfm And if you buy $150 worth of stuff, they will give you a $5 gift certificate back. And if you buy 9 diapers, you get 1 free! Rad: Thanks for the suggestion. I plan to email them about it just to bring it to their attention so they can give their factory a slap on their wrists. I don't think I need a replacement since I plan to find another set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shup Dude Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) Okay, I'm going to call my local TRU and see if they have any in stock. EDIT: I called. Took five minutes to be answered, and guess what!!!! Nothing in stock. Edited December 10, 2008 by Shup Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 My local TRU now has only two packs left in stock. Which means that someone other than me has bought them. Which means there may be more Minimate fans in town than I realize. But it also means that Minimates are selling well right now, and hopefully is a sign for future success and more exclusives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shup Dude Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Which means there may be more Minimate fans in town than I realize. Or they could've bought it because they like Marvel? I know someone who got a two pack of Marvel Minimates just because he liked those characters. He hates Minimates, though. Says they're too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 TRU is definitely restocking these. I hit the same TRU where bought the entire case and they had another full case on the pegs, minus one Hulk pack. I bought them all again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcarnage Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Which means there may be more Minimate fans in town than I realize. Or they could've bought it because they like Marvel? I know someone who got a two pack of Marvel Minimates just because he liked those characters. He hates Minimates, though. Says they're too small. OR... someone bought them for you you might have a secret admirer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel America Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Found the minimates at my local TRU, so i picked up the Spidey wave. The 'mates are just plain amazing! I think that Shocker is my favorite of the bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Is anyone aside from out UK brothers still having trouble getting these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambitron Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Yep no luck here at my TRU which is directly next door to where I work so I got there on my lunch break and it is very frustrating to not have these. Several of the TRU 40+ miles north of me got them but by the time I had time to drive that way I called and they were gone. I ordered some on the website though so I can't complain (other than having to pay for shipping). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 TRU is definitely restocking these. I hit the same TRU where bought the entire case and they had another full case on the pegs, minus one Hulk pack. I bought them all again... Bought them all again? Is it time for a Minimate intervention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Bought them all again? Is it time for a Minimate intervention? I could certainly use one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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