[ProfessorHov]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Richards

I've had quite a few employees, typically at Target and TrU, make a point to come over to me to see what I was doing, while I was taking pics for the "Look What I Passed Up" thread. Before they get the chance to become overly inquisitive, I just say "it's for Twitter", lol, and they usually just walk away with confused looks on their faces. I figure that's a simpler explanation than having to explain the truth to them. Who else but a collector would understand why an individual would take pics of a figure that they did NOT intend to purchase, just to let know other collectors know that they passed on it for whatever reason, lol ?!?

Tell them you are from walmart see what happends lol

[Frank Richards]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorHov

Tell them you are from walmart see what happends lol

Lol ! That's a great idea ! If I'm in a mischievous mood next time that happens, I just might have to try that

[Trivial Psychic]

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebleshot

I'm kind of surprised the store clerk had an issue with you taking photos of the toy. Most of them seem pretty indifferent to just about everything going on in the stores near me.

I was a bit surprised by it too, being that I was putting it on lay-a-way, and I'm there all the time. There was someone else who was in the aisle with me who gave me a funny look or two, so they possibly told an employee there that I was in the ailse taking pictures (I guess that's suspicious activity these days? Who knows...) as the comment came from out of nowhere as I was setting up the layaway. The employee wasn't rude about it, they just cited company policy. *shrugs shoulders...

I do remember however when I was in retail, I was told to be on the lookout for shoppers who did similar things, as employees from competing retailers would stop by and take pictures of displays and prices...and occasionally, we would be sent to do similar things during big sales. It was pretty silly, but it was considered a form of corporate espionage if you will. Perhaps the policy is an old one from where TRU had competition outside of Target and Walmart (Kaybee Toys for example?) Who knows?

It didn't bother me too much. Most of the time like you said earlier..they tend to just look on indifferently, and in the end, I don't think they really cared as they were getting a future sale out of me anyways. I think they just felt obliged to say something because someone possibly complained or called a "Code Jeffery" on me... (those of you who've worked at TRU know what I'm talking about there...*winks...)

[TheUncannyMike]

Some Ebay arrivals. I love these Loyal Subject Transformers, especially Megatron. Got find me a Soundwave next.

[ProfessorHov]

It seems targets have gone cold. Not one new shipment of cap wave legends. I got lucky and got another AIM soldier cuz they had it stuck I their warehouse. My army build is looking great

[flipwilson]

I found scoop, the minicon team, skywarp, and starscream today at target, went over to walmart and found darth plagueis. Pretty stoked for that one. Still can't find skids and waspinator for the life of me though.

[TimothyR]

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipwilson

I found scoop, the minicon team, skywarp, and starscream today at target, went over to walmart and found darth plagueis. Pretty stoked for that one. Still can't find skids and waspinator for the life of me though.

i wouldn't bet on finding them unless there's a revision wave down the road.

maybe, if walmart decides to restock their transformers section they'll have them.. otherwise, your best bet would probably be the internet or a comic book shop.

[Dr Kain]

Kamen Rider Zx:











My very first Figma:

[BZ1832]

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Early morning toy run in the snow. Finally have ALL of the Spider-man Legends figures!

[BZ1832]

Also snatched these up. Just put out on the shelves. I like the new Casey Jones. Just wish this TMNT line was more collector oriented.


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[Lamentations07]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

I think they just felt obliged to say something because someone possibly complained or called a "Code Jeffery" on me... (those of you who've worked at TRU know what I'm talking about there...*winks...)

"Code Geoffrey"...I see what you did there. The policy is an outdated one, it was more along the lines of catching competitive shoppers (from other stores) and deterring people looking to take pictures of the prices/layout back before you could look everything up on your phone. Some stores view taking pictures as someone even casing the place for theft. 99% of the time though no one will bother you other than asking if you need assistance.

[Ninjinister]

[Trivial Psychic]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamentations07

"Code Geoffrey"...I see what you did there. The policy is an outdated one, it was more along the lines of catching competitive shoppers (from other stores) and deterring people looking to take pictures of the prices/layout back before you could look everything up on your phone. Some stores view taking pictures as someone even casing the place for theft. 99% of the time though no one will bother you other than asking if you need assistance.

Heh...I forgot that the name of that giraffe was spelled "Geoffrey" not Jeffery. It's been a long time.

You hit it on the head when you mentioned casing for theft, because that is what a "Code Geoffrey" is, if you've ever heard it being called over their walkies, it usually means they're tagging a potential shoplifter or some suspicious activity is being monitored. I guess oohing and ahhing at something in the aisle while taking pictures of toys on your phone is suspicious behavior. Maybe I should have took a selfie instead... =P

Anyways...I've been on a Marvel Legends kick as of late, just picking up older figs loose wherever I can find them, so was excited when these came in the mail on Friday. Not pictured here is the all solid variant of (Jessica Alba) Invisible Woman from the FF movie series.


And finally, my GF found these at TRU on Friday quite by accident, but they became a really nice Valentine's day gift from her to me in the end! She came across the entire wave, but passed on Merle due to his somewhat shoddy paint apps (having run into him in the wild myself, he's probably the least favorite figure of mine in the series in a long while.) Hopefully we'll get a rebooted Shane, Sasha, and Carol in the near future!

[DarthGzus33]

I can't wait for the rest of these to come out!!!

[Death2Fanboys]

My Play Arts Kai Batman Variant Red finally arrives!

[Lamentations07]

Pretty happy about this pick-up. $4 shipped to my house! One less of the 75th Anniversary 2014 Batman cars to pick up.

[Monte Williams]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjinister

I dig that crazy Jokerbot!


My most recent acquisition is the Acid Rain Stronghold:

I wrote a review for HISS Tank with many, many additional portraits:

Acid Rain ST-1 Stronghold Marine 303rd Quad Eyes Review By Monte Williams - HissTank.com - G.I. Joe

[behindthemask]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monte Williams

I dig that crazy Jokerbot!


My most recent acquisition is the Acid Rain Stronghold:

I wrote a review for HISS Tank with many, many additional portraits:

Acid Rain ST-1 Stronghold Marine 303rd Quad Eyes Review By Monte Williams - HissTank.com - G.I. Joe

That Joe vehicle is sick!! looks like a 3A figure, how much was it?

[PROVOST]

Latest arrivals from eBay (Klaw is up for trade) -

[Monte Williams]

Quote:

Originally Posted by behindthemask

That Joe vehicle is sick!! looks like a 3A figure, how much was it?

I believe Big Bad Toy Store has it on preorder for $130. It's amazing in-hand.

[trebleshot]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthGzus33

I can't wait for the rest of these to come out!!!

You and me both!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamentations07

Pretty happy about this pick-up. $4 shipped to my house! One less of the 75th Anniversary 2014 Batman cars to pick up.

That reminds me that I still don't have a HW Tumbler of any kind, yet I have both the Bat and the Batpod from the Nolan trilogy and pretty much every other version of the Batmobile they've released in the standard packaging.

On the hunt again....

[flipwilson]

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebleshot

You and me both!



That reminds me that I still don't have a HW Tumbler of any kind, yet I have both the Bat and the Batpod from the Nolan trilogy and pretty much every other version of the Batmobile they've released in the standard packaging.

On the hunt again....

I know your pain. I didn't even know this was coming out. I'm a bit behind on my hot wheels, apparently.

[Phantomcrow]

Got a few Lego sets from TRU and the Lego Store today.



These new Mixels guys are pretty fun and only 5$ each



And the unexpected of the day...Finding Darth Plagueis at the Disney Store for 11$. They have a whole big wall section now for Star Wars. And 6 cases worth of the 6in Series 2 Black figures. I had never seen so many Boba Fett in one place (25$).

[ProfessorHov]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantomcrow

Got a few Lego sets from TRU and the Lego Store today.



These new Mixels guys are pretty fun and only 5$ each



And the unexpected of the day...Finding Darth Plagueis at the Disney Store for 11$. They have a whole big wall section now for Star Wars. And 6 cases worth of the 6in Series 2 Black figures. I had never seen so many Boba Fett in one place (25$).

Which state? Cuz the Disney stores in LA have nada

[Monte Williams]

I sent my 30th Anniversary G.I. Joe V.A.M.P. to my buddy heymilt for a custom paint job and makeover.

Straight Outta La Belle Province by Geek Creek, on Flickr