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Why does Target specifically suck ass?
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09-28-2020, 12:08 PM
LionHeart
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I actually have no idea what Hasbro's incentive is for handing Target these exclusives. It is clear Target doesn't order enough to meet demand. Hasbro could be making so much more money selling these figures via other avenues.
Want specifics? Until today, I have been checking Popfindr and Target's website (just to be safe) for Baroness stock ever since the original street date. I live in the Grand Rapids, MI area. Of all the stores within 50 miles of me, there were only a grand total of SIX Baroness figures that made it to the stores.
54th St and Clyde Park - 2 in one shipment then 1 in another.
44th St (River Town) - 2 in one shipment.
I forget which other store it was but there was another shipment of 1 at some point.
I finally gave in yesterday and paid $100 for one on EBay because I know the price is just going to go back up again now that it is clear they won't make the Cobra Island figures available by other means. At least now I don't have to check Target stock twice per day every day. Ha.
Target doesn't order enough of these figures to meet demand. Not even close. There are never figures on the pegs except the occasional Roadblock. There might be some places around the country where people had an easier time finding these figures but it sure wasn't here in West Michigan.
FYI
Popfindr is not accurate. So while they may have showed that 6 hit, I am willing to bet it was a lot more. on numerous occasions I walked in and found Troopers and Baroness. A quick look up on Popfindr for kicks and giggles showed zero in stock.
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