|
Community Links |
Social Groups |
Pictures & Albums |
Members List |
Search Forums |
Advanced Search |
Go to Page... |
|
Thread Tools |
12-30-2008, 02:47 PM | #1 |
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Fremont, CA
Posts: 468
|
not to leave 08 with a sour note BUT................enough already!
I walked into a walmart to see if they had begun the reset phase of the holidays. nope. So i then go thru the left over joes and vehicles. What do I see? the cobra fang/c.l.a.w. set..thank the Maker I already got a good set..because what this one had was..trumpet please..the old school fang with stickers a peeling off NO claw in sight and last but not least, the pilot was subbing for the real deal...none other than a VvV Black Iron Grenadier sans helmet and shoulder pads...wow, how dumb are the customer service reps at walmart anyways? shouldn't there be at least a marginal IQ test before they get hired? hell, at least an eye exam? BUT when I was a Target last night...trumpet please..a Marvel Legends Black Spiderman that some poor collector would buy does not come with the shoulder for the Red Hulk figure...but instead..a VvV Zartan! So..I guess this is the same guy doing it, OR Walmart employees are really Target employees as well! What do you think tankers? |
12-30-2008, 02:51 PM | #2 |
Win, Lose or Die
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Canton, Michigan
Posts: 9,661
|
I see this at my local Wal Mart all the time. Really pisses me off. A lot of kids are going to buy these, thining they are getting what should come with it. It's just shamefull. I'm going to go and call RazorHawk. He will take care of this, lol.
__________________
Cobra has won. The Battle is over. Or is it? The Reign of Tears has begun! Check out my original G.I.Joe story!
|
12-30-2008, 03:02 PM | #3 |
Hisstank lackey
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: In the Land that Time Forgot
Posts: 9,597
|
Quote:
not to leave 08 with a sour note BUT................enough already!
I walked into a walmart to see if they had begun the reset phase of the holidays. nope. So i then go thru the left over joes and vehicles. What do I see? the cobra fang/c.l.a.w. set..thank the Maker I already got a good set..because what this one had was..trumpet please..the old school fang with stickers a peeling off NO claw in sight and last but not least, the pilot was subbing for the real deal...none other than a VvV Black Iron Grenadier sans helmet and shoulder pads...wow, how dumb are the customer service reps at walmart anyways? shouldn't there be at least a marginal IQ test before they get hired? hell, at least an eye exam? BUT when I was a Target last night...trumpet please..a Marvel Legends Black Spiderman that some poor collector would buy does not come with the shoulder for the Red Hulk figure...but instead..a VvV Zartan! So..I guess this is the same guy doing it, OR Walmart employees are really Target employees as well! What do you think tankers?
__________________
Quote:
Quote:
My Feedback Thread: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...ikage-tat.html |
12-30-2008, 03:03 PM | #4 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,314
|
I vote on all of the above.. stupid employees and stupider people that actually repack items.. kick all their asses..
|
12-30-2008, 03:07 PM | #5 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 2,157
|
I was in a Wal-Mart on Saturday and they had a bunch of the second DVD set as usual. In one of them, Lady Jaye was gone. In her place was a crappy looking Zarana, not sure what line she was even from. And, Roadblock's web gear was missing.
|
12-30-2008, 03:08 PM | #6 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 135
|
this is a common thing that happens in the Walmart by me. i'm constantly finding repacks of wrong figures. the other day i found the crimsion guard 2 pack comic on the pegs with vintage "yellowed" Kenner Stormtroopers in the package and a taping job that was overly ridiculous. i brought the item up to the person working in the toy department who said she would report it to her manager. the next morning low and behold the same pack was back on the racks again. this time i brought it to a manager who shook her head in disbelief and thanked me for my time. haven't seen it since.
__________________
Cobra Commander: "My loyal subordinates will speak for me..You first nobel Destro." Destro "Militarily speaking....It is only fair to say that Cobra Commander is a World Class Buffoon." |
12-30-2008, 03:14 PM | #7 |
Solo Operative
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Memphis, TN
Posts: 2,137
|
I actually showed the toy manager at one of my local Targets two examples of repacks. Both were DVD packs. The MASS Device Scuba Baroness was replaced with a Scuba Baroness/Blue Baroness hybrid and the Weather Dominator Lady Jaye was replaced with a Scarlett. When I showed the Toy Manager, she seemed to take it personal. I told her that toys like G.I.Joe and Star Wars were the worst for this, and to tell the folks at the return counter to just take a second to make sure what was in the box matched what was on the back of the box. She said, "I'm gettin' on this right now!" Like I said, she seemed to take it personal as a slight against her department. I was glad she seemed to care, and if this stopped at least one repacker, I'm glad.
If I see anymore, I'm calling RazorHawk!
__________________
Looking for at reasonable prices: 25th Defense of Cobra Island 7-pack, PoC City Strike Destro Loyal Subjects Major Bludd, Baroness, Cobra Sniper Have loose Loyal Subjects Cobra Officer for trade or sell. Freedom's B/S/T: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...ml#post1477352 Freedom's Feedback: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...1-freedom.html |
12-30-2008, 03:14 PM | #8 |
Ex-Pharisee
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace
Posts: 12,216
|
I have not seen repacks in my area, but I think I am either the only collector or one of a scarce few in my area, so I don't think that I'll be seeing this, at least I hope not. Really, how low do you have to be? I find that if I have extra parts after I buy a figure or vehicle, I either trade here or I end up using them in customs.
__________________
Feedback thread: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...lyguy-1-a.html Jesus is my Lord and Savior!!! Www.startswithamousetravel.com |
12-30-2008, 03:29 PM | #9 |
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Posts: 2,691
|
Yup, saw my first repack here in Richmond at Target. Someone had replaced the Stalker in a UBP with an older version (VvV I think) and replaced at least one or two other Cobra figures there. I thought it was strange that he didn't take Steeler or Short Fuse. The repacked UBP has since disappeared, so either some employee got savvy, some poor sap bought it or perhaps Razorhawk stepped in and brought the "perp" to justice... Thank you, Razorhawk...
|
thunderdan19 |
View Public Profile |
Find More Posts by thunderdan19 |
12-30-2008, 03:30 PM | #10 |
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Fremont, CA
Posts: 468
|
i thought repackers were few and far between..i didnt even know what a repacker was until i got onto this sight...explains why a televiper was in a shipwreck/copperhead comic pack when it first came out..!
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Crimson Strike Team | speedocub | G.I. Joe Customs Finished Projects | 18 | 08-29-2009 05:00 PM |
Ultimate Battle Pack - repackers | Novacaine | G.I. Joe Toys Modern & General Discussion | 118 | 12-15-2008 01:03 PM |
counter strike source | KingBiohazerd | Video Games | 4 | 10-31-2008 01:51 AM |
Truckers strike April 28-29-30 | vega-1 | General Discussion | 46 | 04-12-2008 02:48 AM |
25A Shadow Strike | Captain Hydra | G.I. Joe Customs Finished Projects | 0 | 02-03-2008 11:32 PM |
|
|
Recent Off Topic Threads |
Hisstank Late Night thread... |
DarkLordMordred... |
Last Movie You Watched? |
What song are you listening to? |
G.I. Joe March Madness 2024 Championship Battle Armor... |