[MexiKunt]

So long story short I drove about 80 miles to a Target (this was back in March) cause I had seen that they had the NECA TMNT Cartoon figs in stock. I enjoy the hunt rather than buying online so I was excited about this trip since it would be my first time purchasing the actual 4 turtle figures in store and ready to go home with me. Anyway, I get to target and check the scanner, I type in the figure code and it says they are in stock. I asked the nearest employee if he could help me to the figures and right away I sensed attitude when the words “NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cartoon Series” came out my mouth. He started walking to the back to get the figs and asked “How many you want?” And I said “Ima take them all..” and then he said “No you’re not..” and I laughed thinking he was kidding and that’s when I realized he wasn’t. He told me I was only allowed to purchase one 2-pack. He came out with a random 2-pack not of my choosing and that’s when I asked to speak to the manager. Welp, After making discriminating remarks (I’m Mexican) he said he was the manager. That’s when I went to the front to pay and complain. He had already called security beforehand because I’m 6’4 and not skinny with tattoos on my body and one on my face. Loooong story short I was there for an hour trying to have them explain to me why I couldn’t buy the rest and their reply was “we don’t know, he’s acting manager.”. I ended up paying a couple $80 to ask for the other figures cause now the target employees told me the figures were limited to one per person. The couple helped me out, but I came home so angry and bummed out that day that I almost gave up on fig collecting. I got the scumbags name and position along with store number and reported everything to corporate that day, but I’ve yet to hear anything back. Is there a Target rule that allows customers to only purchase 1 NECA TMNT figure per customer? Ive gone to other targets before that and purchased numerous Foot Soldiers and also a foot soldier and shredder/Krang pack all at once.

[RamenRider]

You basically have the answer already. You have purchased multiples in other stores before, no one at that specific store could explain the matter at hand to you except outright say the manager was acting weird.

Since he first asked "How many?" before telling you that you could only have one when you wanted them all and then give you a random, coupled with the attitude he gave after you asked for them makes me think he wanted them for himself hoping no one would come in and buy them.

Regardless of what his intentions were, this is not normal. He's a racist piece of shit and I'm sorry that you had to go through this. I wish these figures were all as easily available as they are here in Europe. I feel dirty that I can order these with a few clicks at any online store that normally carries NECA-stuff.

[Comedian]

When these first hit last year. My target kept them at the electronics counter and limited them to one set per person. After that they were in the actually neca section with no limit. I have found nothing since. Randy needs to figure out something different, because people will move on at some point.

Sounds like you had the whole 9 yards thrown at you. Mexican, check.....to tall.....check......imposing tattoos.....check and worst of all, toy collector.....not just any toy collector.....but the dreaded NECA toy collector. Even the employees at my stores.....whom have always been great are now getting tired of the turtles questions. The last time I was in and asked about them, the guy said he hopes the Neca section just goes away. This is not what should be happening.

Employees jobs are to help you and make sales by doing so. This employee not only failed at that, he singled you out for your heritage, your look and your purchase wants. I’d go right to the top on that one. Total crap, I get employees are under stress right now, and that the neca stuff causes more stress. Still unacceptable. When I hunt for neca turtles, it reminds me of the dark days of collecting, when target would hole punch hot items, had signs everywhere on limits and made you fell dirty buying a toy over the age of 8. Back when collectors would run to the hot wheels and mcfarlane sports, the old toybiz marvel legends and Star Wars. Let’s not go back there.

Randy, NECA, get this crap under control and stop telling us it’s part of the hunt. It’s not 2003 any more. Media play, gone.....suncoast video, gone......Sam goody, gone.....Kay-bee toys,gone.....toysrus, gone....hills, gone....Kmart, gone.....you get the idea. Get with the freaking times and get a preorder on targets site! Enough of this.