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Alyosha · 11-30-2008, 03:35 PM

That's why I went ahead and ordered my set when they were up on TRU.com . With the first series being somewhat lackluster and overordered to boot, I thought it might be a while before these actually hit the shelves. TRU most likely has an auto order program at the distribution center that will only refill items as they sell through to minimize in store inventory backstock.

Any of you guys who work there care to enlighten if you can?

Optimus Scourge · 11-30-2008, 03:45 PM

Yes, Runamuck, do tell.

Runamuck · 11-30-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Alyosha

That's why I went ahead and ordered my set when they were up on TRU.com . With the first series being somewhat lackluster and overordered to boot, I thought it might be a while before these actually hit the shelves. TRU most likely has an auto order program at the distribution center that will only refill items as they sell through to minimize in store inventory backstock.

Any of you guys who work there care to enlighten if you can?

I don't know the intricacies of the process. I just know the store manager orders the product for the store. Our store manager....isn't the brightest. And I don't like TRU's system anyways.

We've been sitting on the same EXACT Joe figures that came in before the grand opening, which was in October. SAME EXACT ones. We haven't gotten any new cases....nothing...since then. TRU needs to get a system that can differentiate between old crap and newer assortments. That way we can get them in even though we haven't sold through the old crap yet. We're also still sitting on the old Wave 1 vehicles that came in before the opening, and the same comic packs....

The same goes for Transformers Universe deluxe figures at our store. We're still selling through our initial shipments from before the grand opening. We still have a lot on the pegs, and we have like 8 million cases in the back. We're NEVER going to see anything new until the new year when the SKN numbers probably change.

Our store gets in a WHOLE pallet's worth of some American Idol game.....and this is a 4-foot pallet....and no Joes.....no vehicles...no nothing for Joes except Combat Heroes and TRU 5-packs. I just don't get it.

So, no...no enlightening coming from me. I'm just as lost as you are about the way TRU runs things.

Optimus Scourge · 11-30-2008, 04:48 PM

Maybe it is TRU who is lost, not you, man.

Frustrating as hell for all of us, though.

My TRU seems to replenish the older stuff as well.

Flint · 11-30-2008, 04:50 PM

I haven't seen hode nor hair of these yet and I really want them. Hopefully the glut of Wave 1 doesn't prevent most of us from getting these.

Syn3sthesia · 11-30-2008, 05:15 PM

Glad my friend called me when he saw them or otherwise I would not own them. Have only seen them twice.

HISSTANK · 11-30-2008, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by: Barefoot Jedi @ Hisstank.com

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I've been expecting to hear about this any day now...but nothing. I was sure these'd have another run at retail. Ah, well.

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HISSTANK · 11-30-2008, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by: catofadiferntskn @ Hisstank.com

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Based on the few pics, it looks like the Resolute Duke's head is the same as the wave 11 Zartan's mask, can any one confirm or what's everyone...

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HISSTANK · 11-30-2008, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by: RockinHard @ Hisstank.com

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. . . collects only the 25th figures and vehicles and only the ones that are likenesses to the 82-91 line of toys or the Sunbow cartoon? I do...

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HISSTANK · 12-01-2008, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by: Lt. Faceless @ Hisstank.com

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I did a search for wave 11 and didn't find anything.I found them last night(North Carolina).I don't have acess to a camera right now.I got the...

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darthdoug · 12-01-2008, 06:06 PM

I would have loved to see this. I hate the idea of paying some schmo over $100 for it.

darthdoug · 12-01-2008, 06:10 PM

I need a clear wraith.

HISSTANK · 12-01-2008, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by: hwheels2 @ Hisstank.com

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My local WM has been stocking good on both 10 and 11 the past week. by remnant counts 3 w11s and 4 w10. managed a Eels and trakker tonight. still...

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Flint · 12-02-2008, 07:53 AM

I think the reason is because they want to keep it exclusive to the first release. If they re-released it, while nice for the fans, would cheapen the original (imo),

Optimus Scourge · 12-02-2008, 11:28 AM

Just got this email from BBTS:

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Hi - Hasbro has just informed us that this item has been cancelled, and as a result they will not be able to fill our orders. We apologize for the inconvenience. We have cancelled all preorders and removed the item from our site.

HISSTANK · 12-02-2008, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by: jasonong @ Hisstank.com

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Ultimate Battle Pack Openers.. Question.. just wanted to you ask you guys if this ultimate battle pack includes stand/base for the figures? since...

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HISSTANK · 12-02-2008, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by: Shin-Gouki @ Hisstank.com

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Just finished putting the stickers on. As you can see they gave it a floating mine like the original.

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Flint · 12-02-2008, 12:03 PM

Can't wait to pick one of these up along with the sky hawk

Flint · 12-02-2008, 12:06 PM

I wonder what the story is, i was really looking foward to the Stinger and the Flak Cannon, specifically to get outback.

Optimus Scourge · 12-02-2008, 12:12 PM

Hopefully they are just delaying them, I still see wave 1 everywhere. Don't know if that is the case, hope to find out more soon.

ProBe · 12-02-2008, 02:33 PM

MLos1 on HissTanks, said these are just being delayed:

The marketing team are making them more of a 1st quarter 09 release. And are also mixing up cases for more diversity.

I just spoke to a Hasbro Marketing Rep who's card I got while she was at a wal-mart.

They are delayed and it's not a bad "sign" it's part of their push to produce more of the modern era toyline and release them quicker and in better stock.

"The cases will be more plentiful for this wave, as will figures to come up to and after the movie," were her exact words.

trebleshot · 12-02-2008, 02:42 PM

I guess they lost the rights to Sky Hawk and Water Moccasin. Still, that "Sting Raider" looks awesome.

Optimus Scourge · 12-02-2008, 03:18 PM

Thanks for the info, ProBe!

I was thinking the same thing myself, they did need to look at things and adjust supply and demand with this line.

And pushing them back a little is good news, maybe by the time my I get my Tax return, they will be coming up.

I know with all the stuff hitting now, my wallet needs a rest.

Shadow guard · 12-02-2008, 04:30 PM

I am with Doug on that one. That being said, If I find a few Tankers and Arkers get first crack, at cost.

"We gotta help each other out. Everyone want's to seperate a collecter from his cash!"

Runamuck · 12-02-2008, 07:16 PM

Got an email today from BBTS:

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Hi - Hasbro has just informed us that this item has been cancelled, and as a result they will not be able to fill our orders. We apologize for the inconvenience. We have cancelled all preorders and removed the item from our site.

Thanks
BigBadToyStore.com - Toys, Action Figures, Vintage Toys, and Collectibles

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11-30-2008, 03:35 PM	#176
Alyosha Nemesis Creator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 212	That's why I went ahead and ordered my set when they were up on TRU.com . With the first series being somewhat lackluster and overordered to boot, I thought it might be a while before these actually hit the shelves. TRU most likely has an auto order program at the distribution center that will only refill items as they sell through to minimize in store inventory backstock. Any of you guys who work there care to enlighten if you can? __________________

11-30-2008, 03:45 PM	#177
Optimus Scourge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 1,587	Yes, Runamuck, do tell. __________________

11-30-2008, 04:26 PM	#178
Runamuck Collects things Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 927	Quote: Originally Posted by Alyosha That's why I went ahead and ordered my set when they were up on TRU.com . With the first series being somewhat lackluster and overordered to boot, I thought it might be a while before these actually hit the shelves. TRU most likely has an auto order program at the distribution center that will only refill items as they sell through to minimize in store inventory backstock. Any of you guys who work there care to enlighten if you can? I don't know the intricacies of the process. I just know the store manager orders the product for the store. Our store manager....isn't the brightest. And I don't like TRU's system anyways. We've been sitting on the same EXACT Joe figures that came in before the grand opening, which was in October. SAME EXACT ones. We haven't gotten any new cases....nothing...since then. TRU needs to get a system that can differentiate between old crap and newer assortments. That way we can get them in even though we haven't sold through the old crap yet. We're also still sitting on the old Wave 1 vehicles that came in before the opening, and the same comic packs.... The same goes for Transformers Universe deluxe figures at our store. We're still selling through our initial shipments from before the grand opening. We still have a lot on the pegs, and we have like 8 million cases in the back. We're NEVER going to see anything new until the new year when the SKN numbers probably change. Our store gets in a WHOLE pallet's worth of some American Idol game.....and this is a 4-foot pallet....and no Joes.....no vehicles...no nothing for Joes except Combat Heroes and TRU 5-packs. I just don't get it. So, no...no enlightening coming from me. I'm just as lost as you are about the way TRU runs things. __________________

11-30-2008, 04:48 PM	#179
Optimus Scourge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 1,587	Maybe it is TRU who is lost, not you, man. Frustrating as hell for all of us, though. My TRU seems to replenish the older stuff as well. __________________

11-30-2008, 04:50 PM	#180
Flint Turd Ferguson Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pit, Staten Island, NY Posts: 800	I haven't seen hode nor hair of these yet and I really want them. Hopefully the glut of Wave 1 doesn't prevent most of us from getting these. __________________ Help a brotha out.. buy my stuff

12-01-2008, 06:10 PM	#187
darthdoug Paranoid Schizophrenic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 129	I need a clear wraith. __________________ Member of Hiss Tank & Toy Ark