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07-17-2008
06:04 PM
gdztoyz
Hello Oregon 'Tankers!
I figured since I started this group I might as well post something first
I think this new group feature at Hisstank is an awesome idea, and I hope we can do some great things here. I'm assuming most will start a group for their state, so I can only wonder how that will effect the "Sightings" board.
For those who don't know, I'm in Portland, Milwaukie, actually, but close enough
, and I'm able to get out a lot and hit the stores. I usually have a lot of luck finding things at retail, and I'll be MORE than happy to hook a fellow tanker up with a good deal. I'd like to consider myself one of the "good guys" and I absolutely loathe scalping and scalpers in general.
I guess that's all for now, don't be shy Oregonians, join and post away!
07-17-2008
06:22 PM
Stl_Brgd_PFC_Ramar
Hey gdztoyz and JoeFanPDX,
Just joined the Oregon Tankers United group....have collected GIJOE off and on over the years, but really got into it again when the 25th Anniversary figs came out. Hope it's cool that I join the group. Just got back from a CA road trip and did some Joe Hunting....never saw the vehicles, but did get my Wave 9 set in the condition I wanted. I should be able to do some limited Joe Hunting this Saturday evening. I'll let you guys know if I see anything. Let me know if you have any needs then I can pick them up if I see them; and just pay me back the cost of the fig/vehicle.
07-18-2008
06:16 AM
Stl_Brgd_PFC_Ramar
Looks like Amazon.com has a new stock of the Wave 1 vehicles. Got my HISS tank for under a buck earlier this week, and now I got my VAMP and Armadillo/Serpie's Chariot for 29.98 and free shipping if you're able to get one directly from the Amazon stock. This is my best Joe week ever! 3 out of the 4 vehicles for under $32!!!
07-18-2008
12:18 PM
gdztoyz
Hey, Stl Brgd PFC Ramar, always glad to get a new member! That's awesome! I lucked out and managed to get the only HISS at my Toys R Us nearby, and my Mother in Law in Texas managed to find the whole vehicle wave for me while she was out shopping. I told her to nab me an extra HISS
Now, if I could only get the Four BATs I was looking for, I would be there right with you on saying this was a good collecting week
07-18-2008
12:21 PM
gdztoyz
In case (no pun intended) you guys didn't know GI Joe Collector/Star Cases are up for order at HasbroToyShop.com. These are those SWEET cases that came with the Docs! don't forget to use the "PONY10" discount code!
07-18-2008
02:14 PM
gdztoyz
Jeez, I got back from my daily toy hunt, and I have to say, damn, if Portlanders are supposed to be friendly (what I was told when moving up here from Texas), you couldn't tell from the other collectors.
I go to the Clackamas Wal-Mart, and find nothing. Even WORSE, the 12 inch dolls are now taking two rows of pegs from the 25th stuff. Just 1 peg of 25th figures.
When I make it to to TRU, there's 4 minutes to opening so I park and my wife and I stand by the door. The other people start to swarm behind us. One guy is on his phone complaining that he was first in line, so he's giving us dirty looks. There's the local collectable store guy...grrr, there's the older guy who hits up the Hot Wheels, whom we had an uncomfortable exchange with a month ago. Everyone's there, and no one's talking to each other. Everyone was just standing there, shooting each other dirty looks and trying to squeeze in closer to the door. It was just a really uncool vibe there. When the doors open everyone shoves in and power walks to their aisle of choice.
Have people gotten that bad? Why do these toys we love collecting so, bring out the worst in people? I like to talk to other collectors in the stores, and make connections, maybe even friends, but it's so hard to. The whole collector frenzy has just made the scene more hostile.
Seriously, I'm thinking of giving up doing the retail store thing. Bare aisles, wasting gas, and just dealing with workers (who never seem to know anything about when shipments arrive), hostile collectors and the wonderful scalpers, just ruin the collecting experience.
Sorry for my rant guys...
07-19-2008
07:08 PM
gdztoyz
Great to have you on board, sweeper!
07-21-2008
07:43 PM
Stl_Brgd_PFC_Ramar
FYI fellas.....stopped by some Targets just before lunch and saw the following. Did not see any Wave 9 figures at these specific Targets:
Tanasbourne Target - saw shelf space and price tags for DVD Battle Packs, a VAMP, and 2 Armadillos/Air Chariots. Picked up the RAM/Trouble Bubble.
Beaverton/Hillsdale Target - 1 set of DVD Battle Packs left (I picked up one), and the worker said they had a box of the GIJOE 3.75 Vehicle Asst in the back (I'm guessing these are the Wave 1 vehicles....I've got all mine so I didn't have her go get them)
Washington Square Target: Didn't see Wave 1 vehicles or the DVD Battle Packs.....I didn't see shelf space for them either.
07-21-2008
08:38 PM
JoeFanPDX
Hey guys. I Live in the Tigard area and work at a local retailer. I will try and let you know ahead of time when any new items come to my store. I did pick up an extra Bludd if anyone is interested.
On a side note I read your post on here D and it really says alot about the state of mind people are in these days. It sucks you had to deal with it.
07-21-2008
11:05 PM
gdztoyz
Thanks for the update Stl Brgd PFC Ramar! My MOTHER in LAW in TEXAS actually found me a set of the vehicles, if you can believe it!
Also, heads up on the Target pre-orders for the Conquest x-30, and the Cobra Rattler! It's awesome they're giving people a shot to order them online! They're a little pricey, but I figure it would cost more driving around for them, like I did for the first Target vehicles! They don't charge until your item ships....Now if they could only pre-sell the Ultimate Battle pack!
Yeah man, it's sad. Even worse, everyone was actually there for different stuff! So there was NO need to be p!ssy with each other.
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