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Originally Posted by thetoybox1138

I can't disagree more with you over TMNT being the hot item of the year. I'm someone who is personally sitting on three cases of figures, two cases of vehicles, once case of playsets, and several Classic rendition figures and Exclusive Night Shadow Leo's. I (and many others) can tell you without a doubt that this line may be selling out (occassionally) in stores, but that's as far as it's going. Sellers like myself are having an increasingly difficult times selling these online.

So as far as being the "hot" item of the holiday, no way. If that were the case, people selling online would be making fists full of cash because people would be climbing over each other to get them - Much like they were for Tickle Me Elmo.

Skylanders on the other hand...Yeah, those are huge.

I think Crazy Jetty hit the nail on the head as far as e-retailers are concerned. TMNT is selling so well at the BnM end that there's little to no demand to hunt for it online. Everyone seems to be able to easily find what they want/need locally.

While my own personal experience is not necessarily an indication of the nation as a whole, I can say that every Walmart, Target, TRU and local chain store near me is moving product on a regular basis and I've had absolutely no problem getting everything I've wanted from that line.

About the only thing that seems to be scarce at regular retail is the Classic figures. But their appeal lies with older collectors and fans, more so than the kids watching the current series.

As for Skylanders, I have to agree they are the other hot item right now. Even my daughter wants some and we don't even have the game or console on which to play it.