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10-12-2007, 12:34 AM | #51 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Charlotte, NC
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I don't think you need to defend yourself, man.
I have four Zartan figures. I have two to open, and one of each package version to keep carded. I also have four Red Ninjas. I opened two already, I'm going to open a third, and I have another to keep carded. I have two each of Shipwreck, Stalker, and Firefly, too. And you know what? I don't care if anyone doesn't like it. We're not socialists, fellas. We live in America, and if I get to them first with money in hand, they're mine. Wanting something doesn't mean you're entitled to it. If that makes me greedy, then whatever. I'm still going to get a good night's sleep in a few minutes. And honestly, the whole, "but it's okay if they're army builders," line is funny. What about all the people who haven't even found one trooper or officer? That's cool, but if they can't get Firefly, it's the end of the civilized society? |
10-12-2007, 12:47 AM | #52 |
Blabbering Immortal Ninja
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hayward/San Francsico, California
Posts: 2,164
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Originally Posted by karamazov80
Well, I've got my own, personal success story yesterday that might lighten the mood a bit. I went to 2 Targets and 2 Wal-Marts, and, of course nothing. In fact, the Wal-Mart woman said the following when I finally asked why there weren't even pegs, and I paraphrase:
"Our toy manager must have deleted the Joes out of our system. Maybe you can find some left in the clearance section." She clearly knew what was going on. . .anyway, despite all that, guess what I did find?. . .that's right. . .SNAKES ON A TRAIN! For only 4 bucks at Big Lots! Heavenly bliss! Haven't seen it yet, but man, that snake on the cover is HUGE! Suffice it to say, this made up for my earlier disappointment. And then I found a guy only charging 10 bucks per wave 3 Joe on the Bay, so I bought Zartan and Firefly that way, canceled by supposed "preorder" with BBTS, and dealt with it.
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10-12-2007, 12:50 AM | #53 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 460
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I really didn't mean to break balls in my original post, and I am glad that a Joe-Lover scored well.
My only zinger is that I recall a few times in my life as a toy / Joe lover to see a fella or two running out of a toy aisle with an entire case or two of items and myself left with none. Reckon that if ole Shipwreck was my fav character and someone bagged four and I had none it would be a bit upsetting. Most collector / fans that I know get two copies at most. One to open and one to keep packed away. I am quite pleased that you have an ebay profile to back up the fact that you are not one of the vultures that too many of us have had to deal with to get an item that we want. I think I was originally a bit miffed because I had read a post by another member right before your post that had asked if anyone needed help with figure finding and was going out of his way to make no profit and then to read about a store clearing experience. Where I live these 25th figs are DAMN hard to find and I hope my jealously can keep it's way out of my posts. |
10-12-2007, 01:12 AM | #54 |
Physical Trainer
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Maurice's B-B-Q Buffet
Posts: 908
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Wow, I wandered in to a heavy thread here. I was very pleased to see that a local Wal-Mart had 3 cases of wave 3 today, hopefully this is the beginning of the surge. I read somewhere that a Hasbro rep told someone that these things were so popular they had started shipping them air freight from China, rather than on boat. They will come.
On the topic of ladies, my fiance was really cool about me collecting these Joes. She helped me hunt a little, and said she loved to see my face light up when I found them in stores. She was really cool, then the collection started growing, and I had to order a special Destro with a "funny costume" then new waves came out week after week, then I started going to WM every night at 11, and then every morning at 5, then I was at Target every morning when it opened, and driving hours away just to look for them, then there were "the ones that looked just like the other ones except for some little difference"...One day she said, "I'm glad it won't be the 25th Anniversary anymore after December". I had to inform her that it kept going, and there were more waves in store in 2008. She was fed up, and said "No more, you love them more than me"! I said, "You're right", and took the diamond ring back. I pawned it, and now I have a ton of loot to buy new toys. |
10-12-2007, 01:15 AM | #55 |
Physical Trainer
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Maurice's B-B-Q Buffet
Posts: 908
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I'm just kidding about the last part, she is so much more than I deserve that I would stick them all in the microwave like I was 13 again if she asked me, but this poor girl had no idea how much I needed to feel like a kid again, or how these things would help achieve that end. At the end of the day though they are just toys, designed to bring us joy and happiness...can't we all just get along?
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10-12-2007, 01:57 AM | #56 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Canton, Ga
Posts: 41
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Well, on a message board discussing A Real American Hero we will learn a lesson or two about Real American Capitalism. Grats on the find, Rain. And not to flame at all, but I can't possibly fathom what you would do with 4 sets.
But I definitely can't cast the first stone. I've been known to grab more than one. One for myself. One to pay for both (if the price is right). I'm fully within the mindset that this is a hobby that can pay for itself (and then some) if you're at the right place at the right time. I'm as guilty as any. |
10-12-2007, 08:53 PM | #57 |
SurveillancePort.com
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: M.A.R.S. EVERGLADES ARMORY
Posts: 21,464
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I'm not trying to beat a dead horse here, as Shogi has already stated this...
That being said...I will say this only once: For the love of all that's holy, let's all be adults. When you were eight years old, you walked in to the toy store...saw ROWS of joes...and said to yourself "one day, when I have a job and money...I'm going to by ALL of them"... Yet now, certain people seem to feel somewhat violated because they couldn't find what someone else did. ENOUGH. Adults bickering over toys is about as useless as a bag of sugar at a diabetic convention. If someone wants to spend their hard earned money and scarf up everything...more power to them. Know why? "You" wouldn't feel if you found them first. Seriously, it's rediculous. I want to make something clear...this post isn't directed towards anyone in particular. It does apply, however, for those to whom the shoe fits ;) Now, can we get back to having enjoyable conversations about toys rather than "wah!"? That would be great. That is all. Carry On. [/soapbox] |
10-12-2007, 09:28 PM | #58 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: LI, NY
Posts: 699
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all i know is i have to return this giant bag of sugar i just bought. damn
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10-12-2007, 09:31 PM | #59 |
SurveillancePort.com
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: M.A.R.S. EVERGLADES ARMORY
Posts: 21,464
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LOL! ZING. Nice follow up ;)
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10-12-2007, 09:34 PM | #60 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: LI, NY
Posts: 699
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Originally Posted by C.I.A.D.
LOL! ZING. Nice follow up ;)
thats about all im good for lol. |
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