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camper
08-11-2010, 01:12 PM
It's the same price point, so I am not surprised.

Edhaskel
08-11-2010, 01:13 PM
150 Target didnt have shit and 150 Walmart is in the middle of their reset, no PoC singles but they did have HISS/Snow Cat and the smaller vehicles. No new SW except for the vintage ones

camper
08-11-2010, 01:31 PM
Fultondale Target had nothing. At all. We did see the peg tags, but I do not recall seeing any vehicles.
Trussville WM is resetting now but dwindled the RoC figures down to four pegs, no shelf space for vehicles.

Brcall
08-11-2010, 01:37 PM
I need to babysit my nieces and take them to Walmart, so I can have them go into the stock room and "force me to go get them". I'd do it with my son, but my wife would get pissed.

SPECTER
08-11-2010, 02:00 PM
Alabaster WM had all the vehicles, but only a SE & SS.

Shmucker
08-11-2010, 02:06 PM
Just wanted to say thanks to Crayfish from Cullman for helping my wife at the TRU in Huntsville. The Cobra Commander was a nice purchase. I am still looking to buy a couple of Alley Vipers (along with everyone else too im sure) and she said to let you guys know that. I would be glad to buy them off you guys if you manage to come up with a couple extra. Thanks again and look forward to meeting you.

Buck

Brcall
08-11-2010, 02:21 PM
Just wanted to say thanks to Crayfish from Cullman for helping my wife at the TRU in Huntsville. The Cobra Commander was a nice purchase. I am still looking to buy a couple of Alley Vipers (along with everyone else too im sure) and she said to let you guys know that. I would be glad to buy them off you guys if you manage to come up with a couple extra. Thanks again and look forward to meeting you.

Buck

Are you only looking for Alley Vipers? Let me know what else you're looking for, and I'll be sure to either pick it up or stash it for you to get later. Just ask Crayfish, he had me running all over TRU this morning looking for his Minimates. =P

camper
08-11-2010, 02:52 PM
Anybody ever ordered from SmallJoes? They have a better deal on something I want than BBTS, and I have only used BBTS in the past.

Brcall
08-11-2010, 02:58 PM
Anybody ever ordered from SmallJoes? They have a better deal on something I want than BBTS, and I have only used BBTS in the past.

I've never personally ordered from them, but there was a thread about them not too long ago. From what was discussed in the thread they're decent, but the merchandise usually comes poorly packaged with bubbles/cards/boxes beat to hell. As long as you're not a MoC/MISB collector I've heard they're good.

Also, I heard their customer service blows, and if you have to return something it's a bit of a headache.

Again, this is all 2nd hand knowledge based on the thread from a few weeks ago.

nort
08-11-2010, 03:10 PM
Anybody ever ordered from SmallJoes? They have a better deal on something I want than BBTS, and I have only used BBTS in the past.

I have only ordered from their clearance section prob three different times and never had a prob. everything I got was fine and nothing destroyed but thats just me. lol my probs are always with the online stores that no one else has a prob with lol

Brcall
08-11-2010, 03:13 PM
Camper, here's the thread I saw earlier.

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-toys-modern-general-discussion/82094-smalljoes-com.html

camper
08-11-2010, 03:20 PM
Camper, here's the thread I saw earlier.

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-toys-modern-general-discussion/82094-smalljoes-com.html

Yeah, I checked that earlier today. Inconclusive. Thought I would ask you guys.
SJ has a 6pack of Resolute for $200; BBTS no longer has that option, but buying a set of 2 is $80. I had thought about just getting 2 of each, but for $40 more I could get a set to trade with my buddy in IA.
Dunno.

Brcall
08-11-2010, 03:22 PM
Yeah, I checked that earlier today. Inconclusive. Thought I would ask you guys.
SJ has a 6pack of Resolute for $200; BBTS no longer has that option, but buying a set of 2 is $80. I had thought about just getting 2 of each, but for $40 more I could get a set to trade with my buddy in IA.
Dunno.

I would definitely err on the side of caution, and expect them not to be in MISB quality condition upon arrival. If that doesn't bother you then I would say, "order away!"

camper
08-11-2010, 03:29 PM
I would definitely err on the side of caution, and expect them not to be in MISB quality condition upon arrival. If that doesn't bother you then I would say, "order away!"

Rock on my brother.

Barefoot Jedi
08-11-2010, 03:56 PM
I've never personally ordered from them, but there was a thread about them not too long ago. From what was discussed in the thread they're decent, but the merchandise usually comes poorly packaged with bubbles/cards/boxes beat to hell. As long as you're not a MoC/MISB collector I've heard they're good.

Also, I heard their customer service blows, and if you have to return something it's a bit of a headache.

Again, this is all 2nd hand knowledge based on the thread from a few weeks ago.

I've heard the same things though I've bought some stuff from them and never had any problems.

Their stands are great for vintage action figures.

nort
08-11-2010, 04:06 PM
Camper, here's the thread I saw earlier.

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-toys-modern-general-discussion/82094-smalljoes-com.html

wow that thread was kinda amusing, if you dont agree with someones views you were somewhat attacked or belittled in someway from both sides. hehe almost as good as the slaughter thread

edit: thats why I missed it cause its locked now but I coulda swore I told someone before that I had ordered from smalljoes before or was I telling them I had ordered from broken arrow before hmmmm well either way its the same lol. I actually had to send an email to Hasbro cause an order was in pending limbo (SDCC thor and cap) they had been paid for but were just pending still. that happen to anyone else?

Brcall
08-11-2010, 04:12 PM
Rumaging through the Target.com website, and came across something that confused the crap out of me.

Look at the picture, read the title, and read the item description.

Star Wars CHLD SW Cw Strfghtr Vhcl At-Ap : Target (http://www.target.com/Star-Wars-CHLD-Strfghtr-At-Ap/dp/B003A6JLII/ref=br_1_27?ie=UTF8&id=Star%20Wars%20CHLD%20Strfghtr%20At-Ap&node=376192011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid5&searchPage=18&sr=1-27&qid=1281557392&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_age%2Cprice%2Ctarget_ com_category-bin%2Ctarget_com_character-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1)

Shmucker
08-11-2010, 04:13 PM
Yeah just a couple of Alley Vipers. Like the way they look. Mainly into the 25th line of figures. Let me know if you run up on any and I will gladly hook you up with some cash. Thanks! Buck

Edhaskel
08-11-2010, 04:19 PM
So I think I'm good of PoC, but I'll still be on the look out for others....right now my top 2 priorities are TRU MP Grimlock and TRU Animated Hot Rod. I guess "good luck" is an understatment here, but who knows......thanks!!

Shmucker
08-11-2010, 04:29 PM
I agree. That Hot Rod would be nice!

Brcall
08-11-2010, 04:29 PM
Yeah just a couple of Alley Vipers. Like the way they look. Mainly into the 25th line of figures. Let me know if you run up on any and I will gladly hook you up with some cash. Thanks! Buck

Okies, I'll hold off picking them up for myself until others can grab a couple for themselves. I want four with Firefly to be a yet to be named squad commander for them. However, I should probably stop spending money until next month. I'm already feeling nauseous from buying the AT-AT.

So I think I'm good of PoC, but I'll still be on the look out for others....right now my top 2 priorities are TRU MP Grimlock and TRU Animated Hot Rod. I guess "good luck" is an understatment here, but who knows......thanks!!

Do we know how much the MP Grimlock will cost at retail? It started off online for $49.99, but they raised it to $59.99. I checked back a few days later, and it went up to $69.99. I was wanting him pretty badly, but I'm not sure I want to spend that much on him since he'll just be a display piece.

Also, I thought you already picked up TFA Hot Rod (aka Rodimus) last week. He has yet to show up here in Huntsville, and if he follows the Arcee pattern he won't be around for another 2 or 3 months.

nort
08-11-2010, 04:32 PM
Rumaging through the Target.com website, and came across something that confused the crap out of me.

Look at the picture, read the title, and read the item description.

Star Wars CHLD SW Cw Strfghtr Vhcl At-Ap : Target (http://www.target.com/Star-Wars-CHLD-Strfghtr-At-Ap/dp/B003A6JLII/ref=br_1_27?ie=UTF8&id=Star%20Wars%20CHLD%20Strfghtr%20At-Ap&node=376192011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid5&searchPage=18&sr=1-27&qid=1281557392&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_age%2Cprice%2Ctarget_ com_category-bin%2Ctarget_com_character-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1)

lol I was like I'm missing something here and then saw you said read the discription, actually had to do a double take was like wait a min wha lol. so what do you get if you order it lol

Edhaskel
08-11-2010, 04:33 PM
Okies, I'll hold off picking them up for myself until others can grab a couple for themselves. I want four with Firefly to be a yet to be named squad commander for them. However, I should probably stop spending money until next month. I'm already feeling nauseous from buying the AT-AT.



Do we know how much the MP Grimlock will cost at retail? It started off online for $49.99, but they raised it to $59.99. I checked back a few days later, and it went up to $69.99. I was wanting him pretty badly, but I'm not sure I want to spend that much on him since he'll just be a display piece.

Also, I thought you already picked up TFA Hot Rod (aka Rodimus) last week. He has yet to show up here in Huntsville, and if he follows the Arcee pattern he won't be around for another 2 or 3 months.

I was thinking $59.99, but I'm not 100% sure....On that TFA Rodimus, I was just posting a pic that some guy took in AZ indicating that they've started hitting..I wish they showed up here that early! :lol

Barefoot Jedi
08-11-2010, 04:43 PM
Our TRU is clogged with Ratchets and Arcees.

I plan to get that Grimlock...no matter the cost. :D

Brcall
08-11-2010, 04:54 PM
lol I was like I'm missing something here and then saw you said read the discription, actually had to do a double take was like wait a min wha lol. so what do you get if you order it lol

Not only that but the pictures isn't the AT-TP, but some other toy. Kinda makes me want to order it in order to see which of the three items it ends up being. :D

I was thinking $59.99, but I'm not 100% sure....On that TFA Rodimus, I was just posting a pic that some guy took in AZ indicating that they've started hitting..I wish they showed up here that early! :lol

Ah ok.



Off subject, I'm sure you guys have heard about the Home Intruder Song guy, Antoine Dodson. Well, have you heard that he's been making a ton of money because of it?

Antoine's interview was used as the basis for Auto-Tune the News Season 1, episode 12b, entitled: Bed Intruder Song. The episode, released on July 30, 2010, it is Auto-Tune the News history's most viewed you tube video with 7.1 million views. The Gregory Brothers (of Auto-Tune the News) subsequently remade the song and video as episode 12c, "iTunes Version - Bed Intruder Song", and released the accompanying song on the iTunes music store. Within days, the song had reached #3 on iTunes' R&B/Soul song chart and #25 on iTunes' Top 100 song chart.

They also sell T-shirts.

Regilan Viral
08-11-2010, 04:56 PM
Our TRU is clogged with Ratchets and Arcees.

I plan to get that Grimlock...no matter the cost. :D

could ya hook me up with 2 arcee's if possible? My friend has been searching everywhere for one and I want one also.

thanks bro.

Brcall
08-11-2010, 05:45 PM
Just thought to ask, @"the guy at TRU this morning that asked me if the new Zartan/Dusty was out yet or not" are you lurking here?

camper
08-11-2010, 06:34 PM
Rumaging through the Target.com website, and came across something that confused the crap out of me.

Look at the picture, read the title, and read the item description.

Star Wars CHLD SW Cw Strfghtr Vhcl At-Ap : Target (http://www.target.com/Star-Wars-CHLD-Strfghtr-At-Ap/dp/B003A6JLII/ref=br_1_27?ie=UTF8&id=Star%20Wars%20CHLD%20Strfghtr%20At-Ap&node=376192011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid5&searchPage=18&sr=1-27&qid=1281557392&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_age%2Cprice%2Ctarget_ com_category-bin%2Ctarget_com_character-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1)

Trainwreck.

camper
08-11-2010, 06:36 PM
Our TRU is clogged with Ratchets and Arcees.


Full of Ratchets, no Arcees here. I hope to find one sometime. Got all the TFA I wanted except Lugnut and Grimlock, and maybe Wreck Gar.

And I hope to snag a Rodimus, too!

crayfish
08-11-2010, 06:38 PM
Yes...I'm lurking....but that wasn't me.

:)


I would like to say "You're welcome" to schmucker and his wife and don't be a stranger. we are all glad to help out fellow collectors especially if you don't sell on Ebay. And from what your wife said..you have quite the "man-cave" as we call it around here so that makes you a true collector in our book. Just let us know if there is anything we cvan help you out with.


I bought my last mini-mate set from a store today (The Back to the Future Dolorean and Marty McFly) as everything coming out after this release is covered free for me as an Art Asylum employee.

I can't believe I passed on Nick Fury and the drones but I just was not impressed with the set...especially for $24.99.

I'll wait for the Target 3 packs for $14.99....3 figures for $5 each is a steal.


Ended up spending almost all day at the Space and Rocket Center. I went to the ticket office asking if I could just come into the gift shop to buy 2 or 3 of the Star Wars lapel pins exclusive to Huntsville S&RC...and not only did the lady let me in for free since I was a 501st member...but I eneded up getting into the display for free.


NOTE TO BRCALL: NOT WORTH THE ADMISSION...BUT FINE IF YOU GET IN FREE FOR DRESSING UP IN PLASTIC.


I am officially toyed out.


So my total haul for the last 7 days:

SDCC 2010 WWII Ultimate Captain America x 2
SDCC 2010 Spider-man (movie universe)
SDCC 2010 Exclusive Captain America Shield lapel pin
GI Joe POC Cobra Commander
Star Wars 2010 Vintage Collection Darth Vader
Star Wars 2010 Vintage Collection Boba Fett
Star Wars 2010 Vintage Collection Dengar
Star Wars 2010 Vintage Collection 4-Lom
Star Wars 2010 Vintage Collection Luke Skywalker
Star Wars 2010 Vintage Collection AT AT Commander
Star Wars 2010 Saga Legends Bossk
Star Wars 2010 Saga Legends Zuckuss
Star Wars 2010 Saga Legends IG-88
Star Wars 2010 K-Mart Exclusive Jodo Kast
Star Wars 2010 Wal-Mart Exclusive Jabba the Hutt & Throne Room
Star Wars 2010 Exclusive Chrome Lego Stormtrooper x 2 (made one into a lapel pin)
Star Wars 2010 Build-a-Lightsaber Kit (took it back)
Art Asylum Minimate Vehicle Set BTTF Delorean with Marty
Huntsville Space and Rocket Center Star Wars lapel pin x 2
Wrist gauntlets, leather belt, pouch and holsters, and machined metal blasters for my new Jango Fett costume


I'm done for me for a while...but I'll keep looking for stuff for you guys.


BTW - The Jabba I hid is gone.

nort
08-11-2010, 07:07 PM
Yes...I'm lurking....but that wasn't me.

:)


I would like to say "You're welcome" to schmucker and his wife and don't be a stranger. we are all glad to help out fellow collectors especially if you don't sell on Ebay. And from what your wife said..you have quite the "man-cave" as we call it around here so that makes you a true collector in our book. Just let us know if there is anything we cvan help you out with.


I bought my last mini-mate set from a store today (The Back to the Future Dolorean and Marty McFly) as everything coming out after this release is covered free for me as an Art Asylum employee.

I can't believe I passed on Nick Fury and the drones but I just was not impressed with the set...especially for $24.99.

I'll wait for the Target 3 packs for $14.99....3 figures for $5 each is a steal.


Ended up spending almost all day at the Space and Rocket Center. I went to the ticket office asking if I could just come into the gift shop to buy 2 or 3 of the Star Wars lapel pins exclusive to Huntsville S&RC...and not only did the lady let me in for free since I was a 501st member...but I eneded up getting into the display for free.


NOTE TO BRCALL: NOT WORTH THE ADMISSION...BUT FINE IF YOU GET IN FREE FOR DRESSING UP IN PLASTIC.


I am officially toyed out.


So my total haul for the last 7 days:

SDCC 2010 WWII Ultimate Captain America x 2
SDCC 2010 Spider-man (movie universe)
SDCC 2010 Exclusive Captain America Shield lapel pin
GI Joe POC Cobra Commander
Star Wars 2010 Vintage Collection Darth Vader
Star Wars 2010 Vintage Collection Boba Fett
Star Wars 2010 Vintage Collection Dengar
Star Wars 2010 Vintage Collection 4-Lom
Star Wars 2010 Vintage Collection Luke Skywalker
Star Wars 2010 Vintage Collection AT AT Commander
Star Wars 2010 Saga Legends Bossk
Star Wars 2010 Saga Legends Zuckuss
Star Wars 2010 Saga Legends IG-88
Star Wars 2010 K-Mart Exclusive Jodo Kast
Star Wars 2010 Wal-Mart Exclusive Jabba the Hutt & Throne Room
Star Wars 2010 Exclusive Chrome Lego Stormtrooper x 2 (made one into a lapel pin)
Star Wars 2010 Build-a-Lightsaber Kit (took it back)
Art Asylum Minimate Vehicle Set BTTF Delorean with Marty
Huntsville Space and Rocket Center Star Wars lapel pin x 2
Wrist gauntlets, leather belt, pouch and holsters, and machined metal blasters for my new Jango Fett costume


I'm done for me for a while...but I'll keep looking for stuff for you guys.


BTW - The Jabba I hid is gone.

I thought about taking my son to the Space and Rocket Center for that but he is only 2 not sure how interested he would be really

Brcall
08-11-2010, 08:10 PM
NOTE TO BRCALL: NOT WORTH THE ADMISSION...BUT FINE IF YOU GET IN FREE FOR DRESSING UP IN PLASTIC.


Ok man, thank you for the recon.

donnie76446
08-11-2010, 08:17 PM
wave 1 POC at Athens wal-mart no FF or CC but they have the rest.

Brcall
08-11-2010, 09:05 PM
wave 1 POC at Athens wal-mart no FF or CC but they have the rest.

Was there evidence of only one case? Should have been two of everything except Snow Job.

Barefoot Jedi
08-12-2010, 12:08 AM
Chantilly Wal-Mart reset. No POC. About 12 $10 ROC Storm Shadows, though. :D

They did have the new leader class TF Movie Starscream and what looked like a new Optimus Prime.

No Jabba.

Edhaskel
08-12-2010, 08:09 AM
Camper, looks like PoC TRU exclusives hit Bham.

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Regilan Viral
08-12-2010, 08:18 AM
Guys wish me luck. I got a job interview at 9am today.

Regilan Viral
08-12-2010, 08:22 AM
Camper, looks like PoC TRU exclusives hit Bham.

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I hear tell he was in huntsville yesterday trying to beat Cray up there for the Back to the Future minimates. He may have picked them up while there. But I hope you guys got them down there, you guys deserve them.

Brcall
08-12-2010, 08:47 AM
I hear tell he was in huntsville yesterday trying to beat Cray up there for the Back to the Future minimates. He may have picked them up while there. But I hope you guys got them down there, you guys deserve them.

Nah, Cray got 'em. I didn't see Daniel there, but that doesn't mean he wasn't. I tend to hyper-focus when I'm toy hunting, and I was looking through freight on top of it.

Brcall
08-12-2010, 10:27 AM
Did anyone order an extra SDCC Spiderman? I'm regretting not picking up after seeing these pictures, and I don't want to order just one thing from HTS.

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/toys/30893-marvel-universe-3-75-figures-989.html

camper
08-12-2010, 11:37 AM
Guys wish me luck. I got a job interview at 9am today.

Good luck, buddy. Let us know how it went.

camper
08-12-2010, 11:39 AM
Camper, looks like PoC TRU exclusives hit Bham.

ddbballcards items - Get great deals on Toys Hobbies, Clothing, Shoes Accessories items on eBay.com! (http://shop.ebay.com/ddbballcards/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=50)

Sh!tsticks.
And he has two sets and an extra Spirit. If he got them in Hoover, I am sure we are wiped out for a while. Maybe RV was right, but that means Hutsville is wiped out, then. Either way.... ass rabbits.

Brcall
08-12-2010, 12:13 PM
Good luck, buddy. Let us know how it went.

Oh yeah, Regilan good luck and let us know. I meant to post this sooner, but I got distracted.

Sh!tsticks.
And he has two sets and an extra Spirit. If he got them in Hoover, I am sure we are wiped out for a while. Maybe RV was right, but that means Hutsville is wiped out, then. Either way.... ass rabbits.

Camper (and the rest of you guys), I'm serious when I say I'll help you out if I see the stuff, and I have the funds. I can either send it via Cray (if he doesn't mind), or mail it to you. I also charge what I pay for stuff, and I'll even show you receipts if you ask.

The Huntsville area is predominately Hot Wheels and Star Wars fans. As a matter of fact, the only other persons I've seen go after GI Joes with any furvor is GI C, nort, and myself. I know there are others around, but none of them are at TRU on truck days. Granted I've heard Target has a few guys that show up at opening every day and I'm sure Walmart has them too, but it isn't too bad since I'm still able to find stuff every once in awhile on my way home from work.

The biggest issue with Huntsville is we tend to get merchandise a little later than B'ham.

EDIT: Just to throw this out there, I have a MISB Walmart Exclusive AT-ST that I decided I don't want. I have it posted on eBay for $44.99 BIN w/ Best Offer. I paid $35 for it, but I'm willing to let it go for $30. If anyone is interested let me know, and I'll cancel the auction. I bought it thinking I would display it with the AT-AT, but I changed my mind.

camper
08-12-2010, 12:44 PM
Camper (and the rest of you guys), I'm serious when I say I'll help you out if I see the stuff, and I have the funds. I can either send it via Cray (if he doesn't mind), or mail it to you. I also charge what I pay for stuff, and I'll even show you receipts if you ask.


I think most of us are willing to help out -- we just cannot find any product! I appreciate the offer. If I cannot find a TFA Arcee or the Joe TRU exclusives soon, I may have to ask for help.

Edhaskel
08-12-2010, 01:16 PM
So WM 150's reset is complete....they had about 4 cases of PoC out no CC or AV. There was a space for the Jabba and some other SW vechile that was like $55, of course both gone.

Brcall
08-12-2010, 01:19 PM
and some other SW vechile that was like $55, of course both gone.

I bet that was the R/C Hellfire Droid.

camper
08-12-2010, 01:22 PM
So WM 150's reset is complete....they had about 4 cases of PoC out no CC or AV. There was a space for the Jabba and some other SW vechile that was like $55, of course both gone.

Dangit.

camper
08-12-2010, 01:24 PM
Toys"R"Us/Babies"R"Us (http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatld=&kw=g.i.joe%202010%20action%20figure&origkw=G.I.%20Joe%202010%20Action%20Figure&f=Taxonomy/TRUS/2254197&sr=1)

In case anyone wants to order POC, TRU has free shipping right now.

Brcall
08-12-2010, 01:26 PM
Toys"R"Us/Babies"R"Us (http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatld=&kw=g.i.joe%202010%20action%20figure&origkw=G.I.%20Joe%202010%20Action%20Figure&f=Taxonomy/TRUS/2254197&sr=1)

In case anyone wants to order POC, TRU has free shipping right now.

Free shipping is only on orders of $75 or more, and the website limits your order of 1 - 2 of each figure. As a matter of fact, it wouldn't even let me add the AV to my cart, and I tried immediately after these went up.

Regilan Viral
08-12-2010, 01:28 PM
I think the interview went really well. I had the lady laughing before I left. Unfortunately the place won't be open till atleast september but I need a job so I'm not going to gripe any.

I went by big lots and checked to see if they got any of the PTE stuff in around here, They had a whole one side of an aisle full of PTE. I didn't see any tanks but they had 3 different helicopter packs, guard towers, vehicle packs and various camel/horse and camp sets.

Brcall
08-12-2010, 01:31 PM
I think the interview went really well. I had the lady laughing before I left. Unfortunately the place won't be open till atleast september but I need a job so I'm not going to gripe any.

I went by big lots and checked to see if they got any of the PTE stuff in around here, They had a whole one side of an aisle full of PTE. I didn't see any tanks but they had 3 different helicopter packs, guard towers, vehicle packs and various camel/horse and camp sets.

Awesome, I'm glad you're interview went well. I hope you get the job!

Thanks for checking. I stopped by the one here, and they did have a tank. Unfortunately, it was $25 and looked pretty cheesy. I'm gonna wait until Target gets their Bravo Team vehicles in.

Sorry to have had to waste your time, I thought I had posted a couple of days ago that I had stopped by.

Out of curiosity (why does that word always look wrong whenever I spell it), did you see any camel toes?

camper
08-12-2010, 01:34 PM
I think the interview went really well. I had the lady laughing before I left. Unfortunately the place won't be open till atleast september but I need a job so I'm not going to gripe any.


Good deal!!

Free shipping is only on orders of $75 or more, and the website limits your order of 1 - 2 of each figure. As a matter of fact, it wouldn't even let me add the AV to my cart, and I tried immediately after these went up.

Geez. My bad.

Btw, BR, saw some Bravo Team tanks at Target this morning, 1/18 scale. Looked super sharp. $29-ish, I think.

Brcall
08-12-2010, 01:46 PM
Geez. My bad.


No worries, the banner is definitely designed to mislead people. It got me too a few days ago.


Btw, BR, saw some Bravo Team tanks at Target this morning, 1/18 scale. Looked super sharp. $29-ish, I think.

That's good news, because I've been staring at the empty space at my Target all week. Maybe they'll show up here tomorrow. I know they won't be there now, because they don't get trucks on Wednesday nights.

camper
08-12-2010, 01:48 PM
There were two large tan tanks. Don't know the names or makes or whatever. But they looked good. One kinda looked like the tan Joe tank from back when. But meaner.

Brcall
08-12-2010, 01:59 PM
There were two large tan tanks. Don't know the names or makes or whatever. But they looked good. One kinda looked like the tan Joe tank from back when. But meaner.

Probably desert camo M1A1 Abrams, because I haven't seen them do any other main battle tanks. I'd rather have the green camo, since I already have a M2A3 Bradley with that coloring, but I'll take what I can get.

However, I'm not sure why I'm getting so excited, because I gotta wait to buy it anyways. See, this is why I try not to spend money, because once I get started I go crazy......

Regilan Viral
08-12-2010, 02:27 PM
Thanks for checking. I stopped by the one here, and they did have a tank. Unfortunately, it was $25 and looked pretty cheesy. I'm gonna wait until Target gets their Bravo Team vehicles in.

Sorry to have had to waste your time, I thought I had posted a couple of days ago that I had stopped by.

Out of curiosity (why does that word always look wrong whenever I spell it), did you see any camel toes?

no problem and yeah I seen where you said not to worry about them. I was curious about the PTE stuff too as I might want to pick up some for dio's and what not.

And yes I seen alot of cameltoes, 4 sets in each box to be exact. lol

and thanks guys, I have been out of work going on 5 months now so yeah it's time for something good to happen.

GI C
08-12-2010, 04:52 PM
Hey Bry,

Both Target had the Abrams.I wonder how compatible they are with the Joes.

Brcall
08-12-2010, 05:00 PM
Hey Bry,

Both Target had the Abrams.I wonder how compatible they are with the Joes.

Really? I was there yesterday, and the spot was empty. I asked a woman scanning the tags, and she said she wasn't sure when they'd get them and that they don't get trucks on Wednesday nights....

If they're anything like the M2A3 Bradley, Joes fit well enough. The only issue with the Bradley is the troop storage area. It has seats for 4(?) soldiers, but I can only get 2 in there. It would fit more, but Joes are a little too tall for the compartment. Fortunately, I have had no issues with putting Joes in the turret stations.

Btw, how is/was the Celebration V?

Brcall
08-12-2010, 06:46 PM
Hey Bry,

Both Target had the Abrams.I wonder how compatible they are with the Joes.

Not that I doubted you, but I stopped by Target to check on that Abrams, and HOLY CRAP THAT THING IS HUGE. I've seen pictures of it on the internet, but never saw one in person so I had no idea of the exact size of it. I pulled the Bradley out to make sure it was the same size as the one I have, and it is. I guess I never knew that M1A1s were THAT big.

Given the assumption that the Abrams is of the same quality as their Bradleys, that tank is well worth the $30 price tag.

Barefoot Jedi
08-12-2010, 11:53 PM
Gump TRU had the Iron Man 4-packs today. I got one for my friend Seth and another for thomas76.

They also put out more ROC vehicles: Dragonhawk and Crimson Hydra...?

Brcall
08-13-2010, 01:03 AM
BBTS Shared Exclusive Set of 6 Box Sets - GI Joe 2010 GI Joe Resolute (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS19286&mode=retail)

Doesn't seem like a bad price if you're wanting the Cobra Island sets AND the Resolutes.

GI C
08-13-2010, 07:58 AM
Btw, how is/was the Celebration V?

I fly out today.I haven't made my way down there yet.

Brcall
08-13-2010, 08:44 AM
Btw, how is/was the Celebration V?

I fly out today.I haven't made my way down there yet.

Oh, for some reason I thought it was this past week. Does it last all weekend? Make sure you tell us if it was any good once you get back. I would have liked to have gone, but Rosemarie would never agree to go to any Scifi/Fantasy convention thing unless Bry wanted to go too. Were the tickets/hotel expensive?

EDIT: I meant to say "have fun, and stay safe".

Regilan Viral
08-13-2010, 11:06 AM
anyone want a 25th HISS still in the box? The box isn't mint but it's not all jacked up either.
I also have various 90's-00's vehicles.

oh and a MOBAT lose but complete.
also loose but complete spytroops and VvV figures.
a loose clear wraith and some IM figs.

I'm giving my fellow tankers from bama the first dibs before I make a trade thread.


let me know.
oh and if anyone wants pics let me know also.

Shmucker
08-13-2010, 11:21 AM
I'd like the clear wraith. What would you need for him?

Regilan Viral
08-13-2010, 11:49 AM
I'm heading out for a bit but I'll set the clear wraith aside and compile a list of items I'd like. then we can go from there.

Shmucker
08-13-2010, 11:50 AM
Cool man.

Barefoot Jedi
08-13-2010, 11:52 AM
PM sent.

Brcall
08-13-2010, 01:23 PM
You know I was reading another thread, and it was mentioned the Southern CA Sightings thread had a lot of scalpers that lurked there. Their resolution to the problem was to create an invitation only Sightings thread. Now Huntsville (and from what BFJ says "Tha Gump") don't have issues, but obviously B'ham does. So, my question to you guys is this, do you want to do something similar here and create an invite only forum to post our sightings?

Also, I spoke to an Asian chick at Target yesterday that was buying some Joes for her boyfriend. I was wondering if said boyfriend was lurking around on the 'tank?

camper
08-13-2010, 01:25 PM
You know I was reading another thread, and it was mentioned the Southern CA Sightings thread had a lot of scalpers that lurked there. Their resolution to the problem was to create an invitation only Sightings thread. Now Huntsville (and from what BFJ says "Tha Gump") don't have issues, but obviously B'ham does. So, my question to you guys is this, do you want to do something similar here and create an invite only forum to post our sightings?

Also, I spoke to an Asian chick at Target yesterday that was buying some Joes for her boyfriend. I was wondering if said boyfriend was lurking around on the 'tank?

We had one, but the guy that set it up disappeared.

fine by me if someone wants to set one up.

crayfish
08-13-2010, 01:27 PM
fine by me too...but I would like to ask that no IP addresses from Helena, AL be allowed to register.


Take that Daniel

Brcall
08-13-2010, 01:32 PM
fine by me too...but I would like to ask that no IP addresses from Helena, AL be allowed to register.


Take that Daniel

Lol, I KNEW you were lurking around somewhere Cray!! :D

Brcall
08-13-2010, 01:35 PM
fine by me if someone wants to set one up.

Why doesn't Cray start it up since he seems to personally know more Alabama collectors than the rest of us combined.

Cray, you like what I did there?

camper
08-13-2010, 03:39 PM
Guys, I have never done any custom work or painting. But I want to add some red apps to the sights on Joe sidearms, so can anyone tell me what paint to get, what brushes to use, etc ?

Brcall
08-13-2010, 03:51 PM
Guys, I have never done any custom work or painting. But I want to add some red apps to the sights on Joe sidearms, so can anyone tell me what paint to get, what brushes to use, etc ?

Cray suggested Apple Barrel Acrylic paints that are sold at Walmart and Hobby Lobby when I asked the same question. I've been really happy with them so far, and they're relatively inexpensive. Colors match Hasbro colors really well too.

Also, make sure to get acrylic brushes, and don't buy cheap ones. Cheap brushes will shed their bristles, and it's really, really, really annoying. I think the brushes I picked up were Rubbermaid brushes, but I know they had blue handles.

Finally, I suggest getting some kind of brush on lacquer. It'll keep the acrylic paint from getting scratched off accidentally.

camper
08-13-2010, 05:28 PM
thanks man.

Brcall
08-13-2010, 05:42 PM
thanks man.

Np, however I got the brand (but not the color of the handles, they are blue) of brushes wrong. It was the Rubbermaid ones that were crap. The brand I bought that I liked are Simply brand, and it was a pack of 10 for $6ish. They should be on the aisle with the paints.

crayfish
08-13-2010, 07:47 PM
Why doesn't Cray start it up since he seems to personally know more Alabama collectors than the rest of us combined.

Cray, you like what I did there?

I'm no expert...so don't laugh:

Alabama Collectors Army (http://joebama.proboards.com/)

Barefoot Jedi
08-14-2010, 12:41 AM
I'm no expert...so don't laugh:

Alabama Collectors Army (http://joebama.proboards.com/)

I signed up.

Brcall
08-14-2010, 08:49 AM
I'm no expert...so don't laugh:

Alabama Collectors Army (http://joebama.proboards.com/)

I registered tooooooooooo.

crayfish
08-14-2010, 10:07 AM
What the heck is an eridanus. It sounds painful.

Brcall
08-14-2010, 10:07 AM
What the heck is an eridanus. It sounds painful.

It's a constellation.

Regilan Viral
08-14-2010, 10:58 AM
signed up

Shpwrk
08-14-2010, 11:00 AM
I'm no expert...so don't laugh:

Alabama Collectors Army (http://joebama.proboards.com/)

I'm in too!
I stopped at the Sparkman Wal-Mart this morning. They had the hiss tank & wolfhound, but all the figures were ROC. Good news is they were down to the $6.97 price. No Star Wars figs except the vintage. Just a big empty spot. Didn't really see anything else worth mentioning.

crayfish
08-14-2010, 11:09 AM
got you guys approved....post in the welcome thread for the area reports password

Shpwrk
08-14-2010, 11:16 AM
got you guys approved....post in the welcome thread for the area reports password

Done.

Brcall
08-14-2010, 11:28 AM
Ok, now that we have the other board up and running I am going to post all my finds over there. That way we can limit what the scalpers are nabbing.

crayfish
08-14-2010, 11:30 AM
Ok, now that we have the other board up and running I am going to post all my finds over there. That way we can limit what the scalpers are nabbing.

same here...if you guys don't get your password there for some reason...PM me here for it

Edhaskel
08-14-2010, 12:06 PM
Thanks Cray...good job!

Shmucker
08-14-2010, 12:19 PM
I signed up as well.

camper
08-14-2010, 01:44 PM
I'm in.

crayfish
08-14-2010, 04:41 PM
got all of you guys taken care of...passwords sent tot he ones that posted inthe welcome thread

GI C
08-15-2010, 07:21 PM
Well,

I am back from my adventure to Orlando and let me tell you it was worth it.I got to Meet Mark Hamil and Carrie Fisher and got thier sigs.What a weekend.

mav55mdash
08-15-2010, 08:10 PM
signed up as well.

nort
08-15-2010, 08:30 PM
signed up and posted

GI C
08-15-2010, 09:19 PM
Where do I sign up for this group?

crayfish
08-15-2010, 10:53 PM
Where do I sign up for this group?

Alabama Collectors Army (http://joebama.proboards.com)

Make sure to post in the Welcome Thread so that you are sent the password tot he Area Reports section. Everybody has to post there whether I know you or not because it helps others learn about what you collect and where you are from. It also helps people in the future who join the forum to get to know you a bit.

Brcall
08-15-2010, 11:02 PM
Well,

I am back from my adventure to Orlando and let me tell you it was worth it.I got to Meet Mark Hamil and Carrie Fisher and got thier sigs.What a weekend.

Welcome back, I'm glad you had fun.

Brcall
08-16-2010, 09:30 AM
By the way, were there any new toys annouced at the Celebration?

crayfish
08-16-2010, 11:38 AM
By the way, were there any new toys annouced at the Celebration?

The new vintage Zam Wessell and Jango Fett are my first two top wants of 2011.

In fact...I need to get 2 of the Jango so I cn cut the wrist blades off the gauntlets on one.

I love the accurate colors and Kamino jetpack.

Brcall
08-16-2010, 11:54 AM
The new vintage Zam Wessell and Jango Fett are my first two top wants of 2011.

In fact...I need to get 2 of the Jango so I cn cut the wrist blades off the gauntlets on one.

I love the accurate colors and Kamino jetpack.

There's a vintage Jango Fett coming out? Personally, I don't collect many figures outside of the OT. I try not to acknowledge the prequels unless I absolutely have to.

Side note, did you guys know that Alan Dean Foster, one of my favorite authors, co-wrote Star Wars: A New Hope? When asked if it was difficult for him to see Lucas get all the credit for Star Wars, Foster said "Not at all. It was George's story. I was merely expanding upon it. Not having my name on the cover didn't bother me in the least. It would be akin to a contractor demanding to have his name on a Frank Lloyd Wright house.

The reason I bring this up is because I feel that the prequels could have been just as good as the original trilogy had Lucas allowed constructive criticism like he did for the originals.

Regilan Viral
08-16-2010, 02:15 PM
The new vintage Zam Wessell and Jango Fett are my first two top wants of 2011.

In fact...I need to get 2 of the Jango so I cn cut the wrist blades off the gauntlets on one.

I love the accurate colors and Kamino jetpack.


how can Jango be a 'vintage' figure?

Brcall
08-16-2010, 02:15 PM
I just saw the Celebration V Star Wars presentation, and those pilot sets scheduled for 2011 look good. Too bad they both have what looks to be that horrible Tie Fighter pilot.

I'm liking the Tie Bomber too, but I'd rather have another B-Wing or A-Wing.

@Regilan: Hasbro is putting out Revenge of the Sith figures in Vintage packaging...


EDIT: For those that haven't seen the Celebration V presentation
http://www.toyark.com/news/star-wars-toy-news-3/star-wars-celebration-hasbro-presentation-slides-3172/#images

Regilan Viral
08-16-2010, 02:21 PM
uhmmm ok. Trw( wtf(

crayfish
08-16-2010, 02:44 PM
I regret announcing what I want on here since 9 times out of 10 Daniel Davis picks up stuff that the local Alabama guys are looking for, regardless of if it is doing well on Ebay.

From here on out...my stuff like that will be posted over on ACA where it is safe.

Brcall
08-16-2010, 05:54 PM
Alabama 'Tankers, check the ACA Sightings thread. It might be worth your time.

camper
08-17-2010, 03:28 PM
yeah i am not finding anything new either.

Brcall
08-17-2010, 04:23 PM
And I thought $24.99 for the Fury of Combat set was pricey. Me thinks ole Danny boy's been smokin' too much crack!

Iron Man 2 FURY OF COMBAT 4-Pack TRU Nick Fury Drones + - eBay (item 290463270450 end time Aug-18-10 17:35:24 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/Iron-Man-2-FURY-COMBAT-4-Pack-TRU-Nick-Fury-Drones-/290463270450?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0)

camper
08-18-2010, 11:01 AM
And I thought $24.99 for the Fury of Combat set was pricey. Me thinks ole Danny boy's been smokin' too much crack!

Iron Man 2 FURY OF COMBAT 4-Pack TRU Nick Fury Drones + - eBay (item 290463270450 end time Aug-18-10 17:35:24 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/Iron-Man-2-FURY-COMBAT-4-Pack-TRU-Nick-Fury-Drones-/290463270450?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0)

Halo set is pretty ridic, too. Geez.

Brcall
08-18-2010, 12:32 PM
I posted new stuff in the ACA Alabama Sightings thread. Probably a good idea to check it.

camper
08-18-2010, 04:06 PM
It's a bit easier for me to check this site over the other, but I will continue to do both.

I have not seen a re-stock at Target or WM yet. Two Targets around me have not stocked PoC since the initial set. Neither has any vehicles either. I had heard that each store was only getting two cases of PoC back in July but thought that was absurd. Perhaps there was validity to that after all.

Brcall
08-18-2010, 04:16 PM
It's a bit easier for me to check this site over the other, but I will continue to do both.

I have not seen a re-stock at Target or WM yet. Two Targets around me have not stocked PoC since the initial set. Neither has any vehicles either. I had heard that each store was only getting two cases of PoC back in July but thought that was absurd. Perhaps there was validity to that after all.

I have alerts set on this site to notify me via email whenever there's a post in the Alabama thread or someone PMs me. I haven't figured out if we can do the same on the other site yet or not, so I plan on checking both myself.

I've only seen one WM inside Huntsville carry the PoC figures, and they don't have much left.

One Target (Jones Valley) has restocked their figures. I didn't go down there since it's so far, but the associate on the phone said all they had left was Duke, and Snake Eyes. It had to have been a restock, because they had zero figures 2 days ago. I guess it could have been a return, but it had to have been a big return since it was roughly 6 figures between the two characters.

I hope they get more in before Wave 2, because I want another set.

chucktoys
08-18-2010, 06:20 PM
Hey guys walmart in fairfield has the new cw wave, digi camo clone trooper, oom9, kit fisto and mace. They also had the poc joes with cobra comander and ally viper.

Regilan Viral
08-18-2010, 08:28 PM
Hey guys walmart in fairfield has the new cw wave, digi camo clone trooper, oom9, kit fisto and mace. They also had the poc joes with cobra comander and ally viper.

dude join us in the aca forum.

Alabama Collectors Army - Login (http://joebama.proboards.com/)

make sure you post in the new members forum.

crayfish
08-19-2010, 10:01 AM
If anybody gets a chance...please check the privatye section (area reports and such). I am looking for something and don'ty want to "hunger the wolves"

Brcall
08-19-2010, 10:28 AM
If anybody gets a chance...please check the privatye section (area reports and such). I am looking for something and don'ty want to "hunger the wolves"

Now I've got Duran Duran stuck in my head.

Brcall
08-19-2010, 11:53 AM
Does anyone have an opened SDCC Spiderman that can give me feedback? I'm wondering if it lives up to the hype I've been hearing. Are there any Spiderman figures comparible to it? I really like the flexible web he comes with, and would like to have a version that comes with it. However, $10 + $6 shipping is kinda steep, and if there's a retail figure close enough I'll just grab that one.

EDIT: I would collect a lot more Marvel Universe figures, but a lot of them have that stupid neck that jutts out. Especially the Iron Man figures that you find in the MU line.

camper
08-19-2010, 01:01 PM
I have seen Cray's in person and it looks pretty good. I doubt he will open it though -- the spinning feature blew his mind :)

I like MU figures, but they are a bit flimsy and all accessories are flimsy. I have not been able to force myself to pick any up since the Jean Grey wave.

GI C
08-19-2010, 04:08 PM
I went to the Athens Walmart.They went crazy with the POC Joes.They put out like 3 cases.Because they had 3 Cobra Commanders.I grabbed one if anyone is looking for him.The only thing Star wars I am looking for is Jabba set.The Walmart in Athens looks like they are scared to death with that one.

Regilan Viral
08-19-2010, 04:59 PM
I have seen Cray's in person and it looks pretty good. I doubt he will open it though -- the spinning feature blew his mind :)

I like MU figures, but they are a bit flimsy and all accessories are flimsy. I have not been able to force myself to pick any up since the Jean Grey wave.


Cray is easily amused by shiny and spinney things.

@GI C: any Alley Vipers?

Brcall
08-19-2010, 05:07 PM
If anyone in the Cullman/Huntsville/Athens area goes to Walmart today, ask them if the DC has anymore PoC figures. I was there on Friday, and the guy told me their DC only had 3 cases. If those 3 cases were sent to Athens, then I'll stop checking the Walmarts in Huntsville for the figures.

FYI, the Walmart item number for PoC figures is:
70031067

Word of warning though, the PoC item number is cross referenced with RoC. Meaning you won't be able to tell how many are at the store. However, it WILL tell you how many are still at the DC. Post your findings on the ACA Forum please.

camper
08-19-2010, 06:07 PM
I guess I am done with PoC for myself now, got my AV limit. So whatever I find I will just go ahead get them and donate to the ACA cause.

Brcall
08-19-2010, 10:15 PM
It's really important that you guys check the ACA Sightings thread.

camper
08-20-2010, 09:07 AM
Hey, Crayfish, where in TrU did you say you found that mini build-a-light saber?

crayfish
08-20-2010, 09:23 AM
Hey, Crayfish, where in TrU did you say you found that mini build-a-light saber?

At the Huntsville store...I found it over near the Lego section with a bunch of science type educational toys. There is a whole line of "educational" Star wars stuff by a company called Uncle Milton.

Birmingham should have it around the same place. Near the Legos but probably a little further back in the store..but general section.


They do have them there also cause my buddy saw them there this past week.

Brcall
08-20-2010, 09:34 AM
*sigh* Can anyone explain why I spent $40,000 to go to college when I should have done something like this?

meet the youtube stars making 100000 plus per year: Tech Ticker, Yahoo! Finance (http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/meet-the-youtube-stars-making-100000-plus-per-year-535349.html?tickers=goog,%5Eixic,qqqq&sec=topStories&pos=9&asset=&ccode=)

camper
08-20-2010, 12:01 PM
EH, did you make it to Hoover TrU today?

camper
08-20-2010, 12:02 PM
*sigh* Can anyone explain why I spent $40,000 to go to college when I should have done something like this?

meet the youtube stars making 100000 plus per year: Tech Ticker, Yahoo! Finance (http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/meet-the-youtube-stars-making-100000-plus-per-year-535349.html?tickers=goog,%5Eixic,qqqq&sec=topStories&pos=9&asset=&ccode=)

I concur. My career is far removed from my areas of study, and while I do well.... I ain't doin' that well.
F*ckers.

Brcall
08-20-2010, 12:20 PM
I concur. My career is far removed from my areas of study, and while I do well.... I ain't doin' that well.
F*ckers.

While I really do enjoy my job and it's within my field of study, it still frustrates me that my parents didn't tell me the WHOLE story about potential careers. All my life I was told that you HAD to go to college to make good money. What they should have said is, "you have to go to college to make good money without having to break your back." :D I personally know guys living in North Alabama that make 2x what I do with a GED, but they work their butts off doing it.

I make decent money, but my take home pay is about the same as when I was working for Lowes. The only difference is I have health insurance, and a 401k. The big thing is Rosemarie, and I are really good about staying on a budget.

I think the thing that depresses me the most is that my wife and I owe more in student loan debt than we do on our house. I feel like I will never be able to pay this stuff off. However, I guess I shouldn't really complain since I'm pretty dang happy with how things are right now. It COULD be a whole lot worse... :)

Brcall
08-20-2010, 12:32 PM
I have a question about shipping, if a package is rejected upon delivery and returned to sender, is there postage due when it makes it back to the sender?

EDIT: I got the answer I needed.

Edhaskel
08-20-2010, 01:32 PM
EH, did you make it to Hoover TrU today?

Yeah, I posted the carnage over on ACA

camper
08-20-2010, 02:27 PM
While I really do enjoy my job and it's within my field of study, it still frustrates me that my parents didn't tell me the WHOLE story about potential careers. All my life I was told that you HAD to go to college to make good money. What they should have said is, "you have to go to college to make good money without having to break your back." :D I personally know guys living in North Alabama that make 2x what I do with a GED, but they work their butts off doing it.

I make decent money, but my take home pay is about the same as when I was working for Lowes. The only difference is I have health insurance, and a 401k. The big thing is Rosemarie, and I are really good about staying on a budget.

I think the thing that depresses me the most is that my wife and I owe more in student loan debt than we do on our house. I feel like I will never be able to pay this stuff off. However, I guess I shouldn't really complain since I'm pretty dang happy with how things are right now. It COULD be a whole lot worse... :)

The best thing my parents ever did for me was pay for my college education. Took me a while, but I got through.I do well and so does my wife, who makes within 10k what I do (w/out a degree). I am very proud of her.
My dad does keep harping on me that I need to leave my consulting gig and get a job with EBSCO or AMEREX. But I think with the experience I have built I can run a lit support department and make some good cash.
Hopefully. When I grow up :)

GI C
08-20-2010, 02:28 PM
Ok,Walmart is sucking big time on thier only exclusive this year.I expected this from TRU but not Walmart.I am looking for the Jabba the Hut set.Only the Walmarts in Madison and Drake Ave have a spot of it but I have yet to see it.I knew I should have grabbed it when I saw it at the beginning of August.Does anyone know if Walmart is still getting these or did they decide to cancel it?

Brcall
08-20-2010, 02:34 PM
Ok,Walmart is sucking big time on thier only exclusive this year.I expected this from TRU but not Walmart.I am looking for the Jabba the Hut set.Only the Walmarts in Madison and Drake Ave have a spot of it but I have yet to see it.I knew I should have grabbed it when I saw it at the beginning of August.Does anyone know if Walmart is still getting these or did they decide to cancel it?

They're showing up, but I haven't seen them here in Huntsville yet. If I do I will call you to let you know.

camper
08-20-2010, 05:08 PM
Ok,Walmart is sucking big time on thier only exclusive this year.I expected this from TRU but not Walmart.I am looking for the Jabba the Hut set.Only the Walmarts in Madison and Drake Ave have a spot of it but I have yet to see it.I knew I should have grabbed it when I saw it at the beginning of August.Does anyone know if Walmart is still getting these or did they decide to cancel it?

Y'know, I thought I saw something on ToyArk that said it was not even due out until October. Maybe they will ship more in the future. I want one too.

Brcall
08-20-2010, 05:11 PM
Y'know, I thought I saw something on ToyArk that said it was not even due out until October. Maybe they will ship more in the future. I want one too.

You just want the "nekked" Oola.

camper
08-20-2010, 05:34 PM
Yeah. So.
Awkward day.

Went to TrU, picked up Rodimus (thanks, EH!), looked through some SW. A guy came walking into the isle, picked up a Slave 1. Saw the Rodimus I had was all, "Dude! Do they have anymore?!" I knew they didn't, but didn't want to say, "Well, a buddy hid one for me, so no." I helped "look" a bit more, and then he picked up a CC and lamented the absence of AV. I felt giving, so I offered to sell him the one I got yesterday. He said he did not have cash but would get me a figure to trade out. Went to grab a soda, he grabs the one next to the one I picked up, go to checkout.... but I had not picked a figure for him to trade me (?).... so walk to our cars, which were next to each other.
I really cannot say way, but I was getting creeped out a bit. Not like he was ghey, or the situation was, but creeped out. Shut up, I cannot explain it.
Handed him the AV, he said, "Well I was gonna get that Transformer for you, I don't have any cash...." So 30 excrutiatingly awkward seconds later, I said, "Okay, yeah, so enjoy." And I left. Out $7 for the AV, but I do not care, I just left.



Guh.

camper
08-20-2010, 05:43 PM
You just want the "nekked" Oola.

I hope to get one of those from my wife this weekend

Brcall
08-20-2010, 06:03 PM
Yeah. So.
Awkward day.

Went to TrU, picked up Rodimus (thanks, EH!), looked through some SW. A guy came walking into the isle, picked up a Slave 1. Saw the Rodimus I had was all, "Dude! Do they have anymore?!" I knew they didn't, but didn't want to say, "Well, a buddy hid one for me, so no." I helped "look" a bit more, and then he picked up a CC and lamented the absence of AV. I felt giving, so I offered to sell him the one I got yesterday. He said he did not have cash but would get me a figure to trade out. Went to grab a soda, he grabs the one next to the one I picked up, go to checkout.... but I had not picked a figure for him to trade me (?).... so walk to our cars, which were next to each other.
I really cannot say way, but I was getting creeped out a bit. Not like he was ghey, or the situation was, but creeped out. Shut up, I cannot explain it.
Handed him the AV, he said, "Well I was gonna get that Transformer for you, I don't have any cash...." So 30 excrutiatingly awkward seconds later, I said, "Okay, yeah, so enjoy." And I left. Out $7 for the AV, but I do not care, I just left.



Guh.


**mental note: now I know the secret to get free stuff from camper.**

That is pretty weird. Guy never introduced himself to you?

Regilan Viral
08-20-2010, 06:08 PM
yeah I'm going to go buy a pair of butt-shorts and a halter top and stalk camper and see if I can get free joes too.

HAHAHAHAHAHA! obviously you know that was a joke.

crayfish
08-20-2010, 06:35 PM
.................. A guy came walking into the isle, picked up a Slave 1.......................

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


What Slave I is out right now?

Edhaskel
08-20-2010, 06:46 PM
Yeah. So.
Awkward day.

Went to TrU, picked up Rodimus (thanks, EH!), looked through some SW. A guy came walking into the isle, picked up a Slave 1. Saw the Rodimus I had was all, "Dude! Do they have anymore?!" I knew they didn't, but didn't want to say, "Well, a buddy hid one for me, so no." I helped "look" a bit more, and then he picked up a CC and lamented the absence of AV. I felt giving, so I offered to sell him the one I got yesterday. He said he did not have cash but would get me a figure to trade out. Went to grab a soda, he grabs the one next to the one I picked up, go to checkout.... but I had not picked a figure for him to trade me (?).... so walk to our cars, which were next to each other.
I really cannot say way, but I was getting creeped out a bit. Not like he was ghey, or the situation was, but creeped out. Shut up, I cannot explain it.
Handed him the AV, he said, "Well I was gonna get that Transformer for you, I don't have any cash...." So 30 excrutiatingly awkward seconds later, I said, "Okay, yeah, so enjoy." And I left. Out $7 for the AV, but I do not care, I just left.



Guh.

Dude, that's funny as hell...hope he doesnt read hisstank. Glad you got the Rodimus!

Brcall
08-20-2010, 11:11 PM
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


What Slave I is out right now?

I thought you were Mr 501st.......

This Slave I

new_slave (http://www.sandtroopers.com/sandwatch/hasbro/20100626/index.html)

Too bad it's $110.

chucktoys
08-20-2010, 11:20 PM
Hey camp let me add my part to your story. So I am working in selma and I get a call from my friend and he says he is going to tru and i ask him to look for slave 1 for me, he calls me later and says he got 1 for me and let me say that it is AWSOME. I only wish it was the empire one instead but it is great. The mace fighter is ok but I really don't care for it but the slave 1 is a must have. Anyways I get home and read the tank and see your post even before I talk to him and I knew who it was I laugh my ass off it was great. Just to let you know about him he is a great guy super nice but has too much book smarts and not nearly enough common smarts. When he came over tonight I asked him if they had any other slave 1s to conferm my suspension and the first thing hes says is no but I saw this guy with a rodimus and I knew it was him. I would have told him about your post but I didn't want to hurt his feelings. Next time I see you at bobs i will tell you some stories and you will understand.

Edhaskel
08-21-2010, 12:19 AM
Hey camp let me add my part to your story. So I am working in selma and I get a call from my friend and he says he is going to tru and i ask him to look for slave 1 for me, he calls me later and says he got 1 for me and let me say that it is AWSOME. I only wish it was the empire one instead but it is great. The mace fighter is ok but I really don't care for it but the slave 1 is a must have. Anyways I get home and read the tank and see your post even before I talk to him and I knew who it was I laugh my ass off it was great. Just to let you know about him he is a great guy super nice but has too much book smarts and not nearly enough common smarts. When he came over tonight I asked him if they had any other slave 1s to conferm my suspension and the first thing hes says is no but I saw this guy with a rodimus and I knew it was him. I would have told him about your post but I didn't want to hurt his feelings. Next time I see you at bobs i will tell you some stories and you will understand.

Busted Camper!! j/k...hey Chuck, I recently moved to Leeds and hate having to drive to Vestavia for my comics, tell me more about Bobs does he do a pull list? Stan & Jason are great, but they always fuck up my box...

crayfish
08-21-2010, 09:14 AM
WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


THAT AIN'T SUPPOSED TO BE OUT YET TILL CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I need one of those TRU Slave I battlepacks.

chucktoys
08-21-2010, 09:35 AM
Hey ed,
Bobs is the best comics shop around, he has more back issues than any store in the state we just marked down around 15000 books to $1, and about 5000 $2 books. He does give discounts and pull lists. And he is on Hwy 11 between robuck and trussville. I also have a pull list there and work there so I am pretty biased but it has the best selection of comics in the state. Come by some time and just look around I am sure you or anyone would be happy.

camper
08-21-2010, 10:45 AM
Hey camp let me add my part to your story. So I am working in selma and I get a call from my friend and he says he is going to tru and i ask him to look for slave 1 for me, he calls me later and says he got 1 for me and let me say that it is AWSOME. I only wish it was the empire one instead but it is great. The mace fighter is ok but I really don't care for it but the slave 1 is a must have. Anyways I get home and read the tank and see your post even before I talk to him and I knew who it was I laugh my ass off it was great. Just to let you know about him he is a great guy super nice but has too much book smarts and not nearly enough common smarts. When he came over tonight I asked him if they had any other slave 1s to conferm my suspension and the first thing hes says is no but I saw this guy with a rodimus and I knew it was him. I would have told him about your post but I didn't want to hurt his feelings. Next time I see you at bobs i will tell you some stories and you will understand.

oh f&@sticks.... I KNEW I should not have posted that. I fricken knew it. Somehow, one of you bastards was gonna know the guy, or be the guy, or have had sweet sweet relations with the guy, and I sound like a jackass!!
Look, feel free to tell Dylan-the-Samford-man -- learned in scene 4 of our Tales of the Awkward cinema!! -- that it's cool and pay it forward. Feel free to leave out the creeped out/awkward/I'd-rather-be-out-7-bucks-than-deal-with-this-a-moment-longer parts. Or the part where when we walked out to the parking lot, a friend of his walk up and says, "Hey cool, you got the Slave 1! Are you buying that AV from him? I just saw one at 280 Target." And as I try to reach for my toy back and said, "280? Cool. You can try to pick that one up," he looked at the Joe and then me and said, "Well, I am sure I will see you around here again."
And that's when my f**k-it-just-leave o'meter sounded like a foghorn and I left.

And yes. I went to 280. And I bought that damn AV.
Moral of the story? There is none. But suddenly I hate all of you.

DAMN YOU ALL!!!

camper
08-21-2010, 10:54 AM
Hey ed,
Bobs is the best comics shop around, he has more back issues than any store in the state we just marked down around 15000 books to $1, and about 5000 $2 books. He does give discounts and pull lists. And he is on Hwy 11 between robuck and trussville. I also have a pull list there and work there so I am pretty biased but it has the best selection of comics in the state. Come by some time and just look around I am sure you or anyone would be happy.

Agreed. Bob is a good guy and I have been a patron there for, geez, 15-20yrs. I have a pull list with all the Joe titles. He has a metric crap-ton of collected trades and back issues. Plus a lot of collectible figures, like the Marvel BaF series.
Plus, when you go there on Free Comic Book Day, Chuck will call you out and say, "Well I guess I know which one YOU'RE here for!"

chucktoys
08-21-2010, 11:46 AM
Thats cool camp and he is weird, nice guy but very weird. But i have to say thank you for a great story that i am still laughing at.

Barefoot Jedi
08-21-2010, 11:56 AM
Yeah. So.
Awkward day.

Went to TrU, picked up Rodimus (thanks, EH!), looked through some SW. A guy came walking into the isle, picked up a Slave 1. Saw the Rodimus I had was all, "Dude! Do they have anymore?!" I knew they didn't, but didn't want to say, "Well, a buddy hid one for me, so no." I helped "look" a bit more, and then he picked up a CC and lamented the absence of AV. I felt giving, so I offered to sell him the one I got yesterday. He said he did not have cash but would get me a figure to trade out. Went to grab a soda, he grabs the one next to the one I picked up, go to checkout.... but I had not picked a figure for him to trade me (?).... so walk to our cars, which were next to each other.
I really cannot say way, but I was getting creeped out a bit. Not like he was ghey, or the situation was, but creeped out. Shut up, I cannot explain it.
Handed him the AV, he said, "Well I was gonna get that Transformer for you, I don't have any cash...." So 30 excrutiatingly awkward seconds later, I said, "Okay, yeah, so enjoy." And I left. Out $7 for the AV, but I do not care, I just left.



Guh.

Dude, he used a Jedi mind trick on you!

And no, it wasn't me. I don't want an Animated Rodimus and I'm satisfied with my Episode II Slave I. ;)

camper
08-21-2010, 12:00 PM
Thats cool camp and he is weird, nice guy but very weird. But i have to say thank you for a great story that i am still laughing at.

Any day you can bare your tortured soul for the amusement of bearded men,
is a good day, indeed.

Brcall
08-21-2010, 12:26 PM
*laughs* That is one awesome story Camp.

Huntsville guys, check out the ACA sightings thread.

camper
08-21-2010, 07:45 PM
Somehow I ended up with 4 CC's. Opened one, may try to return a couple. Anyone have a need for CC? Everything except AV is starting to warm here.

GI C
08-22-2010, 12:32 PM
I was curious if anyone has seen the MasterPiece Grimlock.I got one from TRU.com but the box was beat to hell and I am trying to find another one for posteriority.Bry if you find one let me know.Don't buy,just let me know and I will got to TRU and get it after work.

Edhaskel
08-23-2010, 01:30 PM
Just in case some on here dont visit ACA...Wave 2 spotted in Bham so be on the lookout!

Brcall
08-23-2010, 04:42 PM
Huntsville 'Tankers, visit the "Private Discussion" thread on ACA.

Alabama Collectors Army - Login (http://joebama.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=private&thread=35)

GI C
08-23-2010, 06:17 PM
The account creation of the ACA is BS.I have to wait for approval from the webmaster?

Brcall
08-23-2010, 06:20 PM
The account creation of the ACA is BS.I have to wait for approval from the webmaster?

Crayfish runs that site, so just PM him here. I thought you were already a member over there though.

What user name did you register under?

GI C
08-23-2010, 06:46 PM
I tried using GI C but it wouldn't let me.I had to use another username.I didn't know Cryfish runs the site.I do apologize if I was out of line.I am just frusterated with the account setup.How long to I have to wait to get appoval from the webmaster?

Brcall
08-23-2010, 07:39 PM
I tried using GI C but it wouldn't let me.I had to use another username.I didn't know Cryfish runs the site.I do apologize if I was out of line.I am just frusterated with the account setup.How long to I have to wait to get appoval from the webmaster?

It's usually immediately. I tried to approve you, but I don't think I have authorization to do it.

GI C
08-23-2010, 08:31 PM
I have not receved an email or anything.Heman.org has the same set up where they have to approve you account.As for wave 2 being found in Bham.They unsually get stuff before we do.I don't think out DC services down there.I don't know why.I will check the DCPI tommorrow.

crayfish
08-23-2010, 08:53 PM
Hey man...just PM me here if you are having problems and let me know what name you registered with. I should have everything fixed soon and Brcall as well as another member will soon have the ability to approve accounts. I do have to do it this way as a certain person from Helena has tried registering on our board twice and I am denying his membership.


You should be approved easily...just let me know what name you are using...and I think it has to be at least five letters long.

Edhaskel
08-23-2010, 08:58 PM
Hey man...just PM me here if you are having problems and let me know what name you registered with. I should have everything fixed soon and Brcall as well as another member will soon have the ability to approve accounts. I do have to do it this way as a certain person from Helena has tried registering on our board twice and I am denying his membership.


You should be approved easily...just let me know what name you are using...and I think it has to be at least five letters long.

Are you kidding me? How could you tell it was Dan? I wanna be a mod!!

crayfish
08-23-2010, 09:04 PM
Same IP address from Helena, AL.

I may be wrong...but I doubt it.


And you may become our next mod anyway.



By the way, Chad...I think I got you set up if you are who I think you are.

Regilan Viral
08-23-2010, 09:13 PM
wuzzah what now?

Edhaskel
08-23-2010, 09:25 PM
Cool! Cray, I'm not trying to be a dick, but the rule about having to post in the welcome station needs to be strictly enforced (not that I dont think you arent doing this), no matter if you have 1000 posts here or no one knows who you are. If one scalper gets access to the board, its useless....does this sound 3rd grade-ish?? :lol

GI C
08-23-2010, 09:27 PM
I got the approval email.Thanks.Again,I hope I didn't offend you Cray i was just frustrated with the setup.No hard feeling I hope.Another thing,in the "Look what I found"thread you have to submit another password.I tried mine and it won't let me in.What am I doing wrong.I tyoe in my password and it won't let me proceed.

crayfish
08-23-2010, 09:33 PM
Cool! Cray, I'm not trying to be a dick, but the rule about having to post in the welcome station needs to be strictly enforced (not that I dont think you arent doing this), no matter if you have 1000 posts here or no one knows who you are. If one scalper gets access to the board, its useless....does this sound 3rd grade-ish?? :lol

It is STRCTLY enforced.

I know Camper and Brcall in person but until they posted..I did not send the passowrd to AREA REPORTS.

crayfish
08-23-2010, 09:35 PM
...Another thing,in the "Look what I found"thread you have to submit another password.I tried mine and it won't let me in.What am I doing wrong.I tyoe in my password and it won't let me proceed.

You need to introduce yourself in the "Welcome Thread" on that board. After that..you are sent a "special" password to that section. Believe me..it sounds like a lot of trouble...but in the long run it is worth it.

Check your PM's over on that board.

Edhaskel
08-23-2010, 09:42 PM
It is STRCTLY enforced.

I know Camper and Brcall in person but until they posted..I did not send the passowrd to AREA REPORTS.

Right on man, just checking....I think your site has already paid off...

Brcall
08-23-2010, 09:45 PM
Right on man, just checking....I think your site has already paid off...

I notice you guys are finding a lot more stuff now.

GI C: Password sent to you as a PM on ACA.

GI C
08-23-2010, 09:47 PM
I am all setup.Not to be rude but I don't want to drive all the way to birminham just to find these.

Brcall
08-23-2010, 09:48 PM
I am all setup.

Roger that, and 10-4 good buddy. Over and out.

nort
08-24-2010, 12:58 AM
looking for a hot non psycho chick anyone have any sightings?

Brcall
08-24-2010, 07:04 AM
looking for a hot non psycho chick anyone have any sightings?

Yeah, but I'm married to her.

Regilan Viral
08-24-2010, 08:29 AM
looking for a hot non psycho chick anyone have any sightings?


Me too....... wait what?


OH nort. Box that stuff up for me, I'm gonna just pay you for it all. oh and I need your paypal address again. I seem to have deleted it.

camper
08-24-2010, 11:25 AM
Dusty is a pretty cool figure. Basic, really, but cool. The barbed wire is not as cool as I had hoped, the weapons are good, the second head is really cool.
Arctic Destro is okay. I got it only for the ice axes. Forgot to try to attach them to him, think I read they go under his arms like Beach's fins or Firefly's arm guards. The head is awfully stiff, seems to be a different grade plastic. The shoulders have an armor-like cap and do not move like on the normal-hinged Joes. Not a fan of the water-shooting feature, but it's significantly better than spring-loaded shooter.
I purchased Zartan about a year ago, so it was a known product for me. The new one does not have the Arnold Vosloo (movie) head, no spring-loadedness (!!), but has two machetes (macheti?) instead of one. The machine gun is great.
Could not force myself to pick up the SE. I have read, though, that it is cooler than expected. I will sometimes pick up a figure just for the accessories -- Pit Commando, Desert SS -- but there wasn't anything with it that I wanted. Besides, the wave 4 SE will be unreal.

Stickered up my Ghost Hawk last night. Ton of stickers. I like the detachable gun and launcher on the belly. May get another one.

Regilan Viral
08-24-2010, 05:11 PM
super rare TY beanie babies spotted at the Walgreens in b'ham. these things are a friggin goldmine!

camper
08-25-2010, 11:22 AM
super rare TY beanie babies spotted at the Walgreens in b'ham. these things are a friggin goldmine!

Y'know, sadly, I have a sh!-ton of those things from 10-15yrs ago. Only ones I like are the Gratfeul Dead bears.

Regilan Viral
08-25-2010, 01:28 PM
that was actually a joke man. but whoa. I think I just learned more about you than I would have liked to, J/K

camper
08-25-2010, 04:13 PM
that was actually a joke man. but whoa. I think I just learned more about you than I would have liked to, J/K










Crap.

Edhaskel
08-26-2010, 03:48 PM
Well I feel like a dick....I'll stick to ACA fella's

Brcall
08-26-2010, 04:34 PM
Well I feel like a dick....I'll stick to ACA fella's

Eh, what happened?

camper
08-26-2010, 05:07 PM
No harm, no foul, EH. He had an auction, you have an auction. You did not say anything out of line. And JA can be a bit of a dick sometimes, just move on.

Edhaskel
08-26-2010, 06:38 PM
Yeah, I guess I take for granted that when it comes to the $$$ I spend on my hobby the only thing I have to worry about is a slightly irritated wife from time to time.....

Sinjin311
08-26-2010, 06:47 PM
Today i met 2 fellow Joes at my local Wal-mart. It's awesome to finally meet and talk to avid collectors in persons. and they're local just up the interstate from the town i live in, Hayden, AL. Hope to hear and hang out and go Joe hunting with them!!

Regilan Viral
08-26-2010, 11:05 PM
yeah it was great to meet you man. Hope you're enjoying your Alley Viper. Me and Cray bumped into this fellow looking forlorn at the POC joes on the pegs. I kinda rolled up on him and introduced myself and found out he's a fellow tanker. He seems to be good people too. Lets all welcome him and he can share in the fun.

BTW here is the link for the boards me and Cray told you about. Register then it may take a day to get you approved but go introduce yourself and feel free to jump in the conversations.

Alabama Collectors Army - Login (http://joebama.proboards.com/)

^^^^^^^^
enjoy the new board. and Welcome

BTW my name is Spelled SHAWN. lol but it's ok

camper
08-27-2010, 11:23 AM
Today i met 2 fellow Joes at my local Wal-mart. It's awesome to finally meet and talk to avid collectors in persons. and they're local just up the interstate from the town i live in, Hayden, AL. Hope to hear and hang out and go Joe hunting with them!!

My wife is from Hayden and my in-laws still live there, right next to the ball fields and stadium.

Regilan Viral
08-28-2010, 02:51 PM
~crickets~

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae172/Bribugsdaddy/funny/rickroll.gif

GI C
08-31-2010, 05:54 AM
Hey all,

I am in need of the Jungle Viper and Recondo.Those are the only 2 figures I want from wave 2.I am good with wave 1.I don't have much to trade.I have a Cobra Commander and Fire Fily I picked up.I would be glad to trade.I went to both Targets and both have yet to restock.

camper
08-31-2010, 04:46 PM
We'll find you some.

GI C
08-31-2010, 05:45 PM
Thanks a lot.

Regilan Viral
08-31-2010, 07:55 PM
GI check your PM's....

masonic master
08-31-2010, 09:35 PM
ok so I went to Target in decatur today they have the new Zartan, SE, and Destro. the first SE, SS, Duke. I think thats all.
Walmart had series 1 including the CC "chase".

Edhaskel
08-31-2010, 09:55 PM
Can someone who can post on the TFW2005 Alabama sightings thread invite those folks to ACA? I think they are having problems w/ Dan

camper
08-31-2010, 11:08 PM
Trussville Target has nothing but w2 peg warmers; And by that I mean everything but JV's and Recondo. 4 of everything else.

GI C
09-01-2010, 02:21 PM
On the Star Wars front.I went to TRU after I got off work early and spotted the Vintage Style AT-AT.It was pretty cool but I will hold off on it.They jack the price to 109.99.

Barefoot Jedi
09-01-2010, 02:37 PM
On the Star Wars front.I went to TRU after I got off work early and spotted the Vintage Style AT-AT.It was pretty cool but I will hold off on it.They jack the price to 109.99.

Dear Zod, there will be NO way I can resist that...

I HAVE NO PLACE FOR IT, but...but...but...but...but...but...but...

::bangs head on desk::

masonic master
09-01-2010, 07:17 PM
walmart in athens has snow job, series 1 snake eyes, storm shadow, duke, firefly, beachhead, and i think thats all. I know its all I can remember.

Regilan Viral
09-01-2010, 09:09 PM
Masonic. PM sent.

Brcall
09-02-2010, 12:54 AM
If any of you B'ham guys find another Rodimus will you stash it or pick it up for me? If you stash it just PM me with where you put it, and I'll have my RL friend run down there to pick it up. Thanks guys!

masonic master
09-02-2010, 04:12 PM
has anyone seen the alley viper or jungle viper?

camper
09-03-2010, 09:20 AM
has anyone seen the alley viper or jungle viper?

Not in days. AV, JV, and Recondo are tough to find right now. When WM starts stocking wave 2 they should be found pretty easily.

camper
09-03-2010, 01:08 PM
New sightings in thread on ACA.

GI C
09-04-2010, 11:53 AM
Found the Juingle viper and Recondo at the Walmart in Athens this morning so I'm good.I did pick up an extra jungle viper if anyone needs it.

camper
09-05-2010, 09:36 PM
Missed them yesterday. Man those Dustys are getting dusty.

Brcall
09-06-2010, 07:55 PM
Found an entire set of Wave 2 and most of Wave 1 Vintage Collection foil carded variants. Posted the location on ACA.

Brcall
09-13-2010, 10:11 PM
Kinda sad that this forum is so quiet now, however it seems that ACA forum has really helped you B'ham guys a lot. For anyone that hasn't joined up "next door" the site is:

Alabama Collectors Army - Login (http://joebama.proboards.com/index.cgi)

Don't forget that you won't get the password for the Sightings thread until you post in the New Members section, and introduce yourself.

Reaper_SE
09-14-2010, 09:44 PM
Has anyone spotted the VAMP or AWE Striker yet?

Brcall
09-14-2010, 09:50 PM
Has anyone spotted the VAMP or AWE Striker yet?

Negative Ghostrider.

camper
09-15-2010, 03:29 PM
Anyone see PoC wave 1 getting restocked anywhere?
I keep missing out on the wave 2 restocks. Guess I really do not need anymore JV's or Recondos, but they are always gone wherever I go.
And I have seen the SW vintage wave 2 once and it was remnants. Greivous is cool, still looking for Sidious and Magna Guards. And Jabba.

GI C
09-15-2010, 04:03 PM
I found Jabba at the Walmart in Madison this morning before I went to work.They only had 2 of him just setting on top of the vehicles.The spot where Jabba should have been has the remote control Falcon in its place.

Brcall
09-15-2010, 05:16 PM
Anyone see PoC wave 1 getting restocked anywhere?
I keep missing out on the wave 2 restocks. Guess I really do not need anymore JV's or Recondos, but they are always gone wherever I go.
And I have seen the SW vintage wave 2 once and it was remnants. Greivous is cool, still looking for Sidious and Magna Guards. And Jabba.

I've seen Sidious and Magna Guards just about everywhere. Want me to pick up one of each for you?

GI C
09-16-2010, 05:07 AM
I have an extra Sidious for someone but he didn't want it.I will keep an eye out for the Mangaguard.

Regilan Viral
09-16-2010, 08:45 AM
seen magna guard x2 at Cullman WM.

camper
09-16-2010, 01:33 PM
I managed to find Sidious and MG yesterday, thanks for the help though!

chucktoys
09-16-2010, 08:54 PM
Hey camp i feel you on jabba, I have been to 15 yes 15 different walmarts since friday and to top it off I was working at the distrubition center in Coleman and still no Jabba. That fat bastered is really trying my Patience.

Edhaskel
09-17-2010, 08:39 AM
Hey camp i feel you on jabba, I have been to 15 yes 15 different walmarts since friday and to top it off I was working at the distrubition center in Coleman and still no Jabba. That fat bastered is really trying my Patience.

Never seen one in the Bham area either....

Regilan Viral
09-17-2010, 12:23 PM
Hey camp i feel you on jabba, I have been to 15 yes 15 different walmarts since friday and to top it off I was working at the distrubition center in Coleman and still no Jabba. That fat bastered is really trying my Patience.



you work at the DC in Cullman? I live there bro.

camper
09-17-2010, 12:33 PM
Hey camp i feel you on jabba, I have been to 15 yes 15 different walmarts since friday and to top it off I was working at the distrubition center in Coleman and still no Jabba. That fat bastered is really trying my Patience.

Never seen one in the Bham area either....

Found two at Trussville WM yesterday, got one. If I can get by there this afternoon I will try to pick it up for whomever wants it.

Crayfish told me that not all WM's will be getting this item. I saw a couple weeks ago that Trussville had shelf space for it and then found it yesterday.

chucktoys
09-17-2010, 05:44 PM
Hey regilan, no I work out of birmingham doing hvac work. We were replacing there server room eqiuipment.

Regilan Viral
09-17-2010, 06:54 PM
ohhh ok.

masonic master
09-19-2010, 10:09 PM
has anyone seen the MU Juggernaut , Collosus either variant of archangel, or Mystique

Brcall
09-19-2010, 10:13 PM
has anyone seen the MU Juggernaut , Collosus either variant of archangel, or Mystique

I saw Juggernaut about two weeks ago at Target. However, I haven't seen Archangel, Colossus, nor Mystique anywhere. I'm getting close to ordering the set of six from BBTS. The reason I haven't already is because they don't guarantee which version of Havok/Archangel you will get, and I have no interest in the Death variant. Not to mention I don't want Kitty Pryde or the AIM soldier, and I have Juggs already.

Marvel Universe 3.75" 2010 Series 03 - Set of 6 - Marvel Figures (Hasbro) Marvel Universe 3.75" (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS18444&mode=retail)

masonic master
09-19-2010, 10:22 PM
I know. I was telling my brother that wouldn't it be cool if they made a death variant. Then he tells me they did. I was ready to buy him until I saw he didn't have his wings. That is such a let down.

Brcall
09-19-2010, 10:29 PM
I know. I was telling my brother that wouldn't it be cool if they made a death variant. Then he tells me they did. I was ready to buy him until I saw he didn't have his wings. That is such a let down.

Exactly, I wouldn't mind the Death variant if he had the wings. I mean it's the coolest thing about the character, in my opinion.

I was reading a Hasbro MU Q/A where it was mentioned the line had major distribution issues. Hasbro responded by saying that they have plans to alleviate these issues, so I'm trying to stay patient in the hopes we'll eventually see them.

What's weird is the Iron Spider wave follows the Archangel wave, and I've been seeing it everywhere. It's got me a tad bit irritated.

Mystique's Wave is the one following the Iron Spider one, so I haven't started looking for it yet.

camper
09-19-2010, 11:18 PM
Have seen Colossus and Juggernaut a few times at Trussville Target. Recently, too.
Saw one Dark Avengers Wolverine/Spider-Man cp at Hoover TrU.

GI C
09-20-2010, 12:39 PM
I went up to Coolsprings TN this morning and found quite a few Juggernaughts and Collosus.Om ACA I even found the single Whiplash if anyone is looking for him.Just let me know.First come first serve.

masonic master
09-20-2010, 11:40 PM
Walmart in Muscle Shoals had several 2 packs about 2 wks ago. If had really looked at that Dark Wolverine I would have bought him.

Brcall
09-21-2010, 10:17 PM
Check the ACA board.

Brcall
09-25-2010, 09:12 PM
Has anyone seen a foil carded MU figure? I was in Cullman today, and ran across one. Wasn't sure if it was some kinda chase figure.

Regilan Viral
09-25-2010, 11:50 PM
BRY!! thanks for hiding that MU foil Multiple man for me in Cullman. I never thought I'd get one. I owe you BIG bro. These things are like a damn goldmine. I already had a fellow offer a 50 for it. I decided to keep ahold of it for now.

Brcall
09-26-2010, 12:02 AM
BRY!! thanks for hiding that MU foil Multiple man for me in Cullman. I never thought I'd get one. I owe you BIG bro. These things are like a damn goldmine. I already had a fellow offer a 50 for it. I decided to keep ahold of it for now.

Yeah, I'm not incredibly savvy on MU stuff. I basically just look for stuff that interests me, and grab it. Glad I could hook you up.

EDIT: Forgot to mention, I've got my brother looking for more of them since he's out of town in Michigan right now. He's supposed to call if/when he sees one.

the odinson
09-26-2010, 12:31 AM
war damn eagle.

camper
09-26-2010, 01:46 AM
RTR

I didn't know there were foil MU now. Geez.

GI C
09-26-2010, 10:45 AM
Yeah, I'm not incredibly savvy on MU stuff. I basically just look for stuff that interests me, and grab it. Glad I could hook you up.

EDIT: Forgot to mention, I've got my brother looking for more of them since he's out of town in Michigan right now. He's supposed to call if/when he sees one.

If you could send him to a Ross up there as well.

Brcall
09-26-2010, 10:57 AM
If you could send him to a Ross up there as well.

There are no Ross stores in Michigan. I already looked. =P

GI C
09-26-2010, 11:30 AM
I didn't know that.

Update-Guys I found the new AWE Striker and the Ice cutter at the Walmart in Hampton Cove.Just a heads up.

jestermon
10-23-2010, 12:43 AM
TJ MAXX in Trussville has $3.99 25th BATS, Wraiths, Junkyard Mutt, a few others, I saw BATS first, but got Croc Master instead.

They are at the front registers.

They also had Barbecue and the last few ROC figures that came out for $7 I think.

Combat Heroes, Duke and Destro Mighty Muggs $3.99 also Marvel Phoenix

2 Y-wings(not the GH) for $39.99, a big discount from the $69.99 I think they were.

camper
03-22-2011, 08:32 PM
Dunno if anyone ever looks here anymore, but Hey. Hope ya'll are well. Found a couple Low Lights but nothing since.

Brcall
03-22-2011, 08:46 PM
Dunno if anyone ever looks here anymore, but Hey. Hope ya'll are well. Found a couple Low Lights but nothing since.

You also found my heart....

Regilan Viral
03-25-2011, 10:55 PM
I'm still around, just not often.

I learned the hard way not to trust some people, for the most part, I just buy stuff for customs and not much else. I had some hard family times lately and things are looking better now so I may get back into the swing of things soon.

I don't do regular toy runs anymore but If anyone wants something specific, Let me know and I'll keep an eye out. Also I'd still be down for a swap meet or something.

camper
03-29-2011, 08:59 AM
You also found my heart....

That thing's been peg warming for months, like an Arctic Destro on a busted card. It was a pity purchase :)


Hope things are on the way up, Regilan.

jestermon
03-31-2011, 12:30 AM
Trussville WV had 2 Jungle Trackers, 3 Skydives, 1 Duke with backpack thing, 1 Destro with the big Gattlin Gun, 2 Jungle Vipers

Trussvile Target had a Zartan, Dustys, 2 CC, 1 Recondo, 2 Jungle Vipers

TJ Maxx had nothing noteworthy upsettingly.

No Alley Vipers that I was lookign for, could anyone pick me up some for cost plus shipping?

Maybe somewhere people haven't bought them all up.

jestermon
03-31-2011, 12:06 PM
Is there anything in the way of Target Trouble Bubbles or Furys at the Gasdsden TJ Maxx?

jestermon
04-04-2011, 01:11 AM
Gadsden K-Mart has 1 POC Cobra Commander.

Gadsden TJMaxx has the movie blue Firebat, Snake Eyes pack with no Snake Eyes but Shadow, sword, scabbard, knife, pistol was tempted to ask how much they would want for the remaining pieces.

Burke's Outlet has Movie Joes 2 Zartans, 1 Cobra Eel, 2 Flash, 1 Ripcord in brown cammo.

Even though they seem to get the same things, it seems ROSS is still the only place to have the newer POC stuff.

Brcall
04-04-2011, 08:33 AM
Burke's Outlet has Movie Joes 2 Zartans, 1 Cobra Eel, 2 Flash, 1 Ripcord in brown cammo.


How much were the movie Joes at Burke's?

camper
04-08-2011, 09:29 AM
Trussville WV had 2 Jungle Trackers, 3 Skydives, 1 Duke with backpack thing, 1 Destro with the big Gattlin Gun, 2 Jungle Vipers

Trussvile Target had a Zartan, Dustys, 2 CC, 1 Recondo, 2 Jungle Vipers

TJ Maxx had nothing noteworthy upsettingly.

No Alley Vipers that I was lookign for, could anyone pick me up some for cost plus shipping?

Maybe somewhere people haven't bought them all up.

I think I have an extra. I live in Trussville so we could forgo shipping if you wanted to meet.

jestermon
04-08-2011, 12:48 PM
I don't drive so it would be tough to meet up unless my gf was off as well.