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05-19-2010, 10:23 AM | #1181 |
Crimson Guard
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Well, I really don't know what to think about this. I emailed TRU's corporate office asking about the Star Wars EU wave figures, and they responded by saying that the Huntsville store is NOT going to get them. Not only that but they also said that what's come in is all that their stores are going to get. Here is exactly what they said:
Response (Mike McFadden) - 05/19/2010 08:58 AM Dear Mr. xxx, Thank you for contacting the "R" Us Family! We appreciate you reaching out to us regarding several TRU exclusive items. Unfortunately, not all of our stores carry the same items in their inventories. These items were TRU exclusives and were available at many stores across the country. I also regret to inform you that these items have since been discontinued by the manufacturers so we will not be receiving any additional stock of these items. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you. |
05-19-2010, 11:58 AM | #1182 |
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That's just typical corporate speak. That line was a TRU exclusive, so it was made in a smaller production run. Makes sense that they are not making more.
But I would bet that they just are not distributing it well. If you do not find them at TRU, 6mos from now they will be at Ross.
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05-19-2010, 01:15 PM | #1183 |
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Well, it looks like we WON'T be getting the SW figures here. I specifically asked about distribution inventories, and this is my question and their answer:
Me: I feel the issue is more of a distribution problem than a limited inventory problem, and that there may be some of these sitting in your distribution centers. Is there any way that this can be confirmed, or is there someone else that I can contact to find out? TRU Rep: I have already checked for your local stores and there are no orders pending. Therefore there will be no further distribution to the stores in your area. Once again, store inventory varies by region as well as by individual store location. I sincerely apologize that you were unable to purchase this item. |
05-19-2010, 01:32 PM | #1184 |
Crustacean Supreme
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That truly sucks.
Believe it or not..I decided to give up on it anyway and I am now selling all of my past EU Star Wars figures and I'm only going to collect Original Trilogy and Fett (Jango and Boba) related stuff when it comes to Star Wars. By the way....your family's last name is "xxx"? JUST KIDDING!!! (on the name thing) Another thing...A-Team figures set to be at your local Target by next Tuesday (my prediction). None there yet....at any of them. |
05-19-2010, 01:35 PM | #1185 |
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As a matter of fact.........................no, it's not. =)
It does suck though, because I had plans for those Darktroopers. *sigh* Oh well. Btw, how common is it that these TRU exclusives get screwed up? I've only been collecting again for 10 or so months, and have very little experience with them. Should I always err on the opinion of not getting them? Last edited by Brcall; 05-19-2010 at 01:39 PM.. |
05-20-2010, 12:18 PM | #1186 |
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The A-team movie figures have hit Target in Decatur so the rest of Huntsville should have them. I seem to have contributed something productive to Hisstank as the DPCI numbers I investigated ended up on the first post in the toys thread.
I picked up the A-team members but passed on Lynch...even if I don't find him on clearance...I won't be upset.
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05-20-2010, 12:41 PM | #1187 |
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As for the A-team figures,I haven't seen them at both Huntsvlle Targets yet.Interesting that the Decatur Target got them.
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05-20-2010, 12:52 PM | #1188 |
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Quote:
I stopped by on Monday (or Tuesday..it's kinda blury), and asked a woman to check the back for the new stuff. She claimed that it was against policy for them to do that. Is that true, or does anyone know? |
05-20-2010, 01:26 PM | #1189 |
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It is definately NOT against store policy.
That is BS. My wife and I ate at Hooters on Saturday afternoon and afterwards we went by the Target West store and I had them check for me....they even went to the back...since there was someinthe back...and none of the ones in back were the new ones...no coupon fronts. I also checked Decatur today....no new Iron man 2 stuff and they desperatly need it as their pegs are starting to run dry. You have to give the Target people the DPCI number for them to go get them out of the back as Target has somne sick fascination with sitting on figures instead of selling them as soon as they get them...figure they would want money as quickly as they can get it. DPCI numbers are: TARGET DCPI NUMBERS FOR THE A-TEAM 087-06-1423 = 3 3/4" figures 087-06-1032 = Van 087-06-1035 = 12" figures You will have to talk to a Target team member to get them...otherwise you can wait a few weeks for them to get off their butts and put them out. And the Decatur store seems to have the nicest staff of any Target I have ever been to. Somebody go find me a Whiplash. |
05-20-2010, 02:01 PM | #1190 |
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I don't know about that.The Decatur Target was really bad when it comes to Star Wars.Heck to my knowlage I don't think they got the last of the comic packs in.
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