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Post by theemperor on Feb 15, 2009 15:26:29 GMT -8
Does anyone know if we'll still able to buy these future TRU-exclusive waves online? If so, I couldn't care less. If not, I will care...a lot. Off of TRU online
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Post by daybringer on Feb 15, 2009 15:28:24 GMT -8
This is HORRIBLE! Their prices will be raised like $5.00 just because they are exclusives. Just like all the Galactic heroes sets they want $25+ for, when they are everywhere else for $20.
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Post by Joeofmars! on Feb 15, 2009 17:58:53 GMT -8
Man, I really hate the stench of this news. I really hope we get some nice Muggs, because I can see the end of the Muggs coming from a mile away. I really hope Hasbro proves me, though.
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Post by lurkey on Feb 15, 2009 20:06:36 GMT -8
Does anyone know if we'll still able to buy these future TRU-exclusive waves online? If so, I couldn't care less. If not, I will care...a lot. Off of TRU online I *really* hope that's not the case. I have no problem buying the new waves off of BBTS (I've pretty much been doing that for a good six months now), but it *will* become a problem if I have to resort to physically going to TRU. Yeah, I know, I can still attempt to buy them through TRU online, but, honestly, who has had luck with that? Plus, I like buying them in a set of 4 -- makes it way easier.
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Reigner
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Post by Reigner on Feb 15, 2009 20:53:07 GMT -8
So, is there anyway I could convince someone to be my Mugg Dealer? In the fall and for the Target waves? There's no way I can get Muggs otherwise.
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Post by itsallourblood on Feb 16, 2009 8:03:51 GMT -8
Here's the problem I have with exclusivity. Stores only take in a certain amount of product at a time, and usually display less than what they have. When I go into a store and I see muggs, I'm able to pick up multiples of every item, compare paint jobs, and take the one I like the best. At least with the Target exclusives, I have 7 different targets within 20 minutes of me, and have options. I'm extremely nervous of purchasing online, as I'm not sure how well "this paint job is too bad. The lines are wonky and blown out" will hold up as a reason for return. Now, I have a Toys r' Us 10 minutes from me, one 20 minutes away, and two more 30-40 minutes away. All but the one closest to me have a terrible staff that make no attempt to keep their stores stocked. I'm afraid that come fall, there are going to be so many muggs packed into this one retailer, I'll be lucky to find two, or maybe even one (three for muggs no one wants) of a mugg I'm looking for. I'll have no options. Just like when I pass up muggs that I think don't do justice to the line (YOU HEAR THAT, FIRST APPEARANCE IRON MAN? LIGHT CASTS NATURAL SHADOWS, I DON'T NEED YOU TO FAKE IT) I pass up on poor paint jobs as well. They'll never take notice, but it's my way of saying 'Hasbro, this is unacceptable.' I've seen but not purchased maskless vader 4 times now. I know this is a long post, but I'd be bummed to lose muggs. I love collecting them, and I don't want the line to die without so much potential fulfilled. I don't want me muggs to start gathering dust until they have all their friends with them.
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Post by DenJR on Feb 16, 2009 12:59:03 GMT -8
Well thats anyone outside the USA shafted for muggs now.
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Post by lurkey on Feb 16, 2009 13:08:32 GMT -8
Here's the problem I have with exclusivity. Stores only take in a certain amount of product at a time, and usually display less than what they have. When I go into a store and I see muggs, I'm able to pick up multiples of every item, compare paint jobs, and take the one I like the best. At least with the Target exclusives, I have 7 different targets within 20 minutes of me, and have options. I'm extremely nervous of purchasing online, as I'm not sure how well "this paint job is too bad. The lines are wonky and blown out" will hold up as a reason for return. Now, I have a Toys r' Us 10 minutes from me, one 20 minutes away, and two more 30-40 minutes away. All but the one closest to me have a terrible staff that make no attempt to keep their stores stocked. I'm afraid that come fall, there are going to be so many muggs packed into this one retailer, I'll be lucky to find two, or maybe even one (three for muggs no one wants) of a mugg I'm looking for. I'll have no options. Just like when I pass up muggs that I think don't do justice to the line (YOU HEAR THAT, FIRST APPEARANCE IRON MAN? LIGHT CASTS NATURAL SHADOWS, I DON'T NEED YOU TO FAKE IT) I pass up on poor paint jobs as well. They'll never take notice, but it's my way of saying 'Hasbro, this is unacceptable.' I've seen but not purchased maskless vader 4 times now. I know this is a long post, but I'd be bummed to lose muggs. I love collecting them, and I don't want the line to die without so much potential fulfilled. I don't want me muggs to start gathering dust until they have all their friends with them. Um, I went to *FOURTEEN* Targets in the DFW area the past couple of days and I was only able to find THREE of the five exclusives. So, yeah -- I don't think you should be complaining *that* much!
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Post by DocRamon on Feb 16, 2009 13:55:28 GMT -8
Um, I went to *FOURTEEN* Targets in the DFW area the past couple of days and I was only able to find THREE of the five exclusives. So, yeah -- I don't think you should be complaining *that* much! i was just at the hurst target this afternoon and they had 2 full cases of the exclusives sitting out on the shelf. not sure where in DFW you're at, but if that's close enough, you can probably grab the other two tonight.
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Post by itsallourblood on Feb 16, 2009 15:37:53 GMT -8
Here's the problem I have with exclusivity. Stores only take in a certain amount of product at a time, and usually display less than what they have. When I go into a store and I see muggs, I'm able to pick up multiples of every item, compare paint jobs, and take the one I like the best. At least with the Target exclusives, I have 7 different targets within 20 minutes of me, and have options. I'm extremely nervous of purchasing online, as I'm not sure how well "this paint job is too bad. The lines are wonky and blown out" will hold up as a reason for return. Now, I have a Toys r' Us 10 minutes from me, one 20 minutes away, and two more 30-40 minutes away. All but the one closest to me have a terrible staff that make no attempt to keep their stores stocked. I'm afraid that come fall, there are going to be so many muggs packed into this one retailer, I'll be lucky to find two, or maybe even one (three for muggs no one wants) of a mugg I'm looking for. I'll have no options. Just like when I pass up muggs that I think don't do justice to the line (YOU HEAR THAT, FIRST APPEARANCE IRON MAN? LIGHT CASTS NATURAL SHADOWS, I DON'T NEED YOU TO FAKE IT) I pass up on poor paint jobs as well. They'll never take notice, but it's my way of saying 'Hasbro, this is unacceptable.' I've seen but not purchased maskless vader 4 times now. I know this is a long post, but I'd be bummed to lose muggs. I love collecting them, and I don't want the line to die without so much potential fulfilled. I don't want me muggs to start gathering dust until they have all their friends with them. Um, I went to *FOURTEEN* Targets in the DFW area the past couple of days and I was only able to find THREE of the five exclusives. So, yeah -- I don't think you should be complaining *that* much! That's a fair point. Now consider that you couldn't go to those 14 Targets. Or Wal-Mart. Or K-Mart. Or KB Toys. Or Urban Outfitters. Or your local comic shop. You can ONLY go to Toys 'r' Us. You have to wait for them to stock the items you want. If an unpopular mugg doesn't sell, it's going to sit on the shelf and take up the space that could be used for the muggs you want. I often go to stores and find 4, 5, 6, even 7 Hulks on the shelves! I feel as though this will seriously hamper Hasbro's ability to push this product, and the next step will be to say the line simply can't keep it's head above water, and will ultimately canceled. I would LOVE to be proven wrong, and I HOPE HOPE HOPE this works, but I'm doubtful. Also, I feel as though Hasbro wants to use the space for GI Joe movie lines. As soon as those die down 9-12 months after the movie is released to DVD, we may see muggs return to their rightful place. Letter writing campaign anyone?
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Post by mightymugged on Feb 16, 2009 16:09:02 GMT -8
This exclusivity stuff is starting to urk me. I have one Target and one TRU within 60 miles of my house. The next closest are in Memphis over 120 miles away from me. I'm starting to hate this exclusive crap alot.
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Post by chimera on Feb 16, 2009 16:41:48 GMT -8
This is good news for those of us in Ontario, Canada, since all we have are Toys R Us stores and no Targets at all. Yep!, this sure is great news... oh, right, I forgot us Canadians aren't special enough to get the good packaging... we get crappy generic boxes for most of the lines. We can't win! Why does Hasbro hate Canada! We're good guys, Hasbro, give us a chance... Basically, what I'm trying to say here is that it could be worse, my American friends... much, much worse... its a shame the Canadian TRU don't stock the new waves often enough.
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Post by edwizzle1020 on Feb 16, 2009 18:31:06 GMT -8
Um, I went to *FOURTEEN* Targets in the DFW area the past couple of days and I was only able to find THREE of the five exclusives. So, yeah -- I don't think you should be complaining *that* much! i was just at the hurst target this afternoon and they had 2 full cases of the exclusives sitting out on the shelf. not sure where in DFW you're at, but if that's close enough, you can probably grab the other two tonight. Thanks for the info I went after work and picked up Shock Trooper now I need Teebo fyi for anyone in the area 2 Biggs 1 Bossk 1 Rex are whats left there
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Post by dlarock on Feb 16, 2009 22:04:25 GMT -8
Well thats anyone outside the USA shafted for muggs now. so true and I just made a contact at the local toy store who calls me whenever he gets a shipment from Hasbro....if this is the case, then I am screwed. However does anyone know if this is only a US thing or worldwide?
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Post by mavericktham on Feb 16, 2009 23:50:43 GMT -8
I hate to go for hunt on muggs at Toy'R'Us. The only muggs that I have seen so far are SW wave 1 & 2, MV wave 1 & 2, and the SDCC Commander Gree. These are still on the shelves until these days.
I hope Hasbro can reconsider on this, and hopefully it is still possible to order on-line for those exclusives.
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