Originally Posted by Colder Soldier (Post 576951)

Are those the Datong Flames? How much are they for you there?

Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd (Post 576869)

Holy shit what has Wal Mart come to?! They wouldn't let you buy them because they're saving them! Do they seriously not want your money?! Are they so feckin' dumb that they forget being a store and doing business means selling products to interested customers. Does that mean if you used the self check out you could have just put them in a bag with the Guardians and left with free toys?

Originally Posted by advocatepinoy (Post 576954)

Yup!

it's just sold for 450Php = 10/11 USD :)

Originally Posted by TomsToyChest (Post 576955)

I've never used one before. It could be it's automated to summon a manager if the item isn't found in their store inventory system.

The whole experience serves to illustrate yet again that Wal-Mart is just another example of a bloated American corporation that doesn't give a damn about its customers. If someone gets mad that they can't buy an item that's mistakenly put out on a shelf by an inept employee or manager, no biggie, we'll easily get hundreds more customers into our stores to replace the one that gets upset about our "item not found" computer inventory screw-ups.

"Welcome to Wal-Mart". Yeah, right.

Originally Posted by TomsToyChest (Post 576867)

And now for the aforementioned incident:

In addition to the Guardians figures, I found some new Arkham 3.75 inch figures: Arkham Origins Joker, Harley Quinn, Batman and Black Mask. Wow, I thought to myself, I didn’t know these had come out. Since we don’t get new stuff very often in my area I put the four new Arkham figures in my cart along with the Guardians and headed for checkout.

The Guardians rang up just fine, however the Arkham figures all came up item not found. The cashier was clueless as to how to proceed (perhaps it was a new or seasonal employee) so she put on her flashing register light to summon a manager. The manager came over, saw what I had and suspended the transaction. The manager then took all the Arkham figures and then went over to the customer service desk with them, using a computer to do something, what exactly it was is a mystery. After a few minutes the manager came back to the register and I was informed that the Batman figures should not have been out on the shelf and that I couldn’t buy them. I asked why and was told they’re part of a Black Friday event. So I asked if I could at least put them on layaway since I’d already gotten them from the toy section and was told absolutely not, you (emphasis on the word you) can’t have these figures at all.

I had already been having a rotten day so at that point I hit the ceiling. I not so nicely said that using Black Friday as a reason to not sell these figures to me was the dumbest g-damn excuse I ever heard and that if your employees don’t know what products to put out on the shelves then you (and I echoed the emphasis on the word you) being the manager need to take your thumb out of your ass and start doing your job to make sure that your employees know when to put out the correct products on the shelves at the correct time.

At that point the cashier was backing away from the register along with the next customer in line behind me. The manager then told the cashier to finish my transaction as quickly as you can and then walked away with the Arkham figures towards the back of the store where the toy section was located. The cashier then dumbly asked if I still wanted the Guardians figures. I told her yeah, I walked up here with them to buy didn’t I? She finished the transaction and I left.

Anyway, before the Arkham figures were seized from me, I wanted to share my observations of them with everyone: many of the Joker and Harley figures both seem to have derpy eyes, and some of the Harley figures also have a defect where a blonde lock of hair can obscure about a quarter of her face. It might be fixable with a hair dryer but I won’t know until I get one in hand at a future date. Batman once again has a cloth cape, same buck as Arkham City Batman with some minor detailing differences on the costume. Black Mask appeared to be using the same buck as Two-Face and comes with a gun and an alternate head sculpt. Harley comes with her over-sized mallet.

There were plenty of Jokers, a few Harleys and Batman’s, but only one Black Mask. So I’m guessing Black Mask is going to be the hard one to find.

Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic (Post 576981)

On another note...it always appalls me to see anyone here suggest the idea of doing something entirely dishonest (and illegal) like KNOWINGLY walking out of a store with unpaid figures. This is REALLY bad advice and very seriously something that should not even be suggested. Like someone said earlier, knowingly stealing a toy, or anything for that matter...even if it is by "accident", can get you into some serious ****, as loss prevention WILL get the police involved.

I once saw a lady get arrested at a grocery store for eating a sandwich while she was shopping, then accidentally forgetting to pay for it (the wrapper was still in the cart) as she walked out the front door. You should have seen the look of horror on her face as the police called CPS to take her kid away as she begged them tearfully to just let her pay for the three dollar sandwich. It is not worth being arrested, fined, or given jail time (not to mention other repercussions that could take place, like losing your driver's license, shopping privileges, or your job,) over a 10 dollar action figure.

Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd (Post 576986)

This is probably at me for my rage post earlier. I in no way condone or promote theft of any degree and was only intending to make a rhetorical question to criticize Wal Mart's generally poor actions. This was clearly delivered poorly on my part if this has become the perceived reception and it is not my intention to promote or advise illegal activity.

Originally Posted by redx24 (Post 576959)

Those self checkouts only call the " cashier" watching the area. If thwy can the can tell the machine to sell the item or let a csm or actual manager deal with you. If an item doesn't ring up do not walk out with your free item. Loss prevention will involve the police. I once saw one of thise machines pop about 2 grand out for no reason what so ever and the sales clerk didn't notice if I was inclined to thievery I could have taken it but I like the fact that my butt has not been sodomised.

Originally Posted by Falconhood (Post 577105)

Finally found 1 set of Rebels figures...only one
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7583/1...3330397f_z.jpg#starwarstoys #starwars #starwarsrebels finally I found some rebels figures .. well these two by SacredKnightOfTomorrow, on Flickr
Kamen Rider OOO (SH Figurarts...for just $8??? WOW)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7580/1...c41ae49a_z.jpg#kamenrider by SacredKnightOfTomorrow, on Flickr
summary
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7550/1...ae0e3107_z.jpg#kamenrider #starwars by SacredKnightOfTomorrow, on Flickr

Originally Posted by Goldengreg (Post 577134)

Fetched these at the Paris Comics expo. I don't know who is the Wrestler though, but his articulation are amazing!
The Indiana Jones truck was tired and missed some parts, but it was 3$
http://www.toyark.com/attachment.php...1&d=1416865867

Originally Posted by redx24 (Post 576959)

Those self checkouts only call the " cashier" watching the area. If thwy can the can tell the machine to sell the item or let a csm or actual manager deal with you. If an item doesn't ring up do not walk out with your free item. Loss prevention will involve the police. I once saw one of thise machines pop about 2 grand out for no reason what so ever and the sales clerk didn't notice if I was inclined to thievery I could have taken it but I like the fact that my butt has not been sodomised.

Originally Posted by TimothyR (Post 577138)

yeah.. um.. walmart won't get the police involved for a $10 toy.. they'll just bring you into a back room, threaten you, and tell you that you're not allowed in the store ever again.. for them to involve the police the attempted theft needs to total above $20 or $25 if i recall correctly. that being said.. stealing is dumb.. so don't do it.