THE_CRIPPLER Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) Don't assume it was all scalpers. A lot of them were probably parents looking for those darn robo-hamsters. I'm sure there were normal parents in line near the front trying to get things for there kids too. I am so happy my daughter bought one of those damn hamsters when they first came out and weren't popular yet. Also, I returned to the same TRU this afternoon and they had a ton of the Wolverine origins minimates, 2 Elektro/Spidey packs and 2 Ultimate Hulk/Iron Man packs. I went a couple aisles over and found the Ghostbusters minimates and ended up picking up a Slimed Venkman/ Slimer set. I was short on cash after buying a few books, otherwise I would have grabbed the Egon/Library Ghost and Washington Square Ghost/Courtroom Venkman set also. The place was still a madhouse, but at least there were no lines this time Edited November 28, 2009 by THE_CRIPPLER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NNY Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 sadly nothing new @ mine just a few Wolverine moviemates and a ultimate hulk/Ironman set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SErge Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 had to work today all day, so yeah, dosen't matter since I wouldn't have gone. I'm going to wait til late jan/ late feb to start looking for em, I have my technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimadman Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 had to work today all day, so yeah, dosen't matter since I wouldn't have gone. I'm going to wait til late jan/ late feb to start looking for em, I have my technique Sounds like you will be looking on eBay if you wait that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 had to work today all day, so yeah, dosen't matter since I wouldn't have gone. I'm going to wait til late jan/ late feb to start looking for em, I have my technique Sounds like you will be looking on eBay if you wait that long. Not if they show up in his neighborhood a month or two after the rest of the lucky few who find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaIceman Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Don't assume it was all scalpers. A lot of them were probably parents looking for those darn robo-hamsters. Robo-hamsters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboogie Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Don't assume it was all scalpers. A lot of them were probably parents looking for those darn robo-hamsters. Robo-hamsters? Zhu Zhu Pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaIceman Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Zhu Zhu Pets I'm not familiar with those. Are they a current fad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_cbecker Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I went to pick some things up for my kids and looked in on the 'mates - no dice. However, I've learned that stores stock for the ad on Black Friday - since there were no mates in the ad, I really had no expectation that there would be anything new. In actuality, the best shot will be the week AFTER black friday - now that all the shelf space has been freed up, store like TRU will begin filling with their regular merch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbofett Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I went to pick some things up for my kids and looked in on the 'mates - no dice. However, I've learned that stores stock for the ad on Black Friday - since there were no mates in the ad, I really had no expectation that there would be anything new. In actuality, the best shot will be the week AFTER black friday - now that all the shelf space has been freed up, store like TRU will begin filling with their regular merch. Pretty much like last year. Nothing on black friday, then the week after....BAMM!!! they started hitting. Went last night, the line was way too long to wait for ANYTHING, let alone minimates that 'might' show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthFLGuy Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 also after black friday their trucks start to really pick up. My buddy told me last night when he let me know the secret wars mates will be in on monday, that they have 3 trucks this week. where last month it was about 2 a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLaughingMan Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I think someone mentioned that 5 weeks after the package shots are released they ship them, is that true? or atleast whats held up as relatively true so far considering TRU track record of stocking shelves. Cause that puts it this week, I'm going to check tomorrow in the AM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 No sign at mine tonight, although I didn't really expect them, usually a few days after you guys find them they turn up here. They had a lot of the Secret Wars set though. I was glad to see the Marvel Mates pegs rather barren, so hopefully we'll see more Mates in the future(at better ratios.) I can't complain because I've never been unable to find any of them at TRU, but I'll pick up what other people need if there are any takers. I'm claiming the Swordsman/Surfer pack, and the two old guys for myself, but whatever doubles there are I don't mind picking up, I'll post whenever they turn up and let you guys know what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I want the exclusives. Swordsman/Surfer & Old Men Logan/Clint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SErge Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I want the exclusives. Swordsman/Surfer & Old Men Logan/Clint. Yes, I think we all want the exclusives, hmm it's odd that noone has seen em... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 There's a report on fwoosh of these showing up in Texas. Let the insanity begin again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) I'm not sure whether this can be considered good news or just another grey hair waiting to happen. Ah well, had a TRU run (for an Imaginext Riddler car for the youngest from the oldest) scheduled for tomorrow. One never knows, I might get lucky... Edited December 4, 2009 by Mirymate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtd20_2000 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 They are out! I found them at my TRU today...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijeff Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 They are out! I found them at my TRU today...... PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dear god man lol Jeff of the Miniacs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SErge Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) and so it begins, let the mayhem commence. Hope you guys find em! oh and please post the sku number!! Edited December 4, 2009 by SErge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 They are out! I found them at my TRU today...... PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dear god man lol Jeff of the Miniacs i agree!!but knowing THIS place,pics will be up by the end of sunday night.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheul Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 They are out! I found them at my TRU today...... PICS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 i agree!!but knowing THIS place,pics will be up by the end of sunday night.... Feel to spend your time elsewhere if THIS place doesn't meet your expectations Brobot, most of us are happy enough. T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 i agree!!but knowing THIS place,pics will be up by the end of sunday night.... Feel to spend your time elsewhere if THIS place doesn't meet your expectations Brobot, most of us are happy enough. T. joking,ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtd20_2000 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I'll have to post pics tomorrow. My wife had the digital camera last, I have looked for it, but I can't find it, and I am not waking her up. (she wakes up to get ready for work at 4:30 in morning and I am not going to get her up just to ask her where the camera is) So don't worry i'll take some pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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