New GIJOE Classified Cobra Island Special Mission Sets

wehrmanm · 12-01-2020, 10:50 AM

The lack of 'leaks' doesn't bode well not only for Firefly/Cobra Trooper, but Regal Cobra Commander as well (who is alleged to ship two weeks from today).

Dusty Ayers · 12-01-2020, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BenjaminXavier

Today is the release date for Transformers Runabout and Thrust. Most stores have 1 case of Runabout but Thrust isn't anywhere yet. I think its just a matter of shipping, since they seem to be holding things in the back now.

That said apparently there was another dock strike in the last few weeks which might be holding up Hasbro product from coming in.

I don't really collect TFs but I looked up Thrust on Popfinder and this alert popped up at the top saying to stop harassing employees!

RoadPigJohn · 12-01-2020, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dusty Ayers

I don't really collect TFs but I looked up Thrust on Popfinder and this alert popped up at the top saying to stop harassing employees!

I also seen that message and just show for GI Joe items and not TMNT... Well we already have a bad reputation because of the impatiens of some collectors...

jscott991 · 12-01-2020, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusty Ayers

I don't really collect TFs but I looked up Thrust on Popfinder and this alert popped up at the top saying to stop harassing employees!

I know some collectors behaved badly. But, honestly, asking an employee to get stock from the back is not an unreasonable request. Prior to Cobra Island, I used to have to ask Target and grocery stores to bring Pepsi out from the back all the time. It was never an issue. And I had great success with asking for Cobra Island figures (only getting a bit of an eye roll once).

Put the stock on the floor if it's just sitting back there. It's not that hard. And most employees on the floor at a Target, Walmart, or grocery store are engaged in stocking and restocking shelves. It's not harassment if you do it politely.

wehrmanm · 12-01-2020, 12:49 PM

That warning popped up on popfinder within the last two weeks.

As awful as we've heard (or witnessed) in terms of anecdotes w/r/t CI releases, it's much more likely this is PS5/Xbox related. Popfinder's PS5 page even has a note as of this AM that says they're only purchasable via the app for instore pickup, and no longer lists store allocation/stock.

wehrmanm · 12-01-2020, 12:49 PM

Dang. Double post.

Dusty Ayers · 12-01-2020, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jscott991

I know some collectors behaved badly. But, honestly, asking an employee to get stock from the back is not an unreasonable request. Prior to Cobra Island, I used to have to ask Target and grocery stores to bring Pepsi out from the back all the time. It was never an issue. And I had great success with asking for Cobra Island figures (only getting a bit of an eye roll once).

Put the stock on the floor if it's just sitting back there. It's not that hard. And most employees on the floor at a Target, Walmart, or grocery store are engaged in stocking and restocking shelves. It's not harassment if you do it politely.

Agreed. Asking an employee for customer service isn't too much to ask.

BeachheadMatt · 12-01-2020, 02:12 PM

Earlier this year on these boards, was the first time I heard people talking about how bad the Hot Wheels/Matchbox collectors are. They're supposedly the worst. I had no idea.

Well, a week ago I was in Five below, and there was a massive hotwheels/matchbox car display (I forget which one). There was a grey haired old man cleaning out the ENTIRE display. Every, last, one. LOL

Snakes · 12-01-2020, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusty Ayers

Agreed. Asking an employee for customer service isn't too much to ask.

The two times I got Baroness the employees were very helpful and very nice. There were times where the employees stated they didn't have them despite the inventory system saying they did but I didn't argue. I still ended up getting everything I needed in the long run while helping out some fellow Tankers along the way.

With that said... anyone have an extra Trooper?

CG23 · 12-01-2020, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadPigJohn

I also seen that message and just show for GI Joe items and not TMNT... Well we already have a bad reputation because of the impatiens of some collectors...

it says it on the Star Wars figs too

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jscott991 Crimson Guard Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: VA Posts: 2,511	Quote: Originally Posted by Dusty Ayers I don't really collect TFs but I looked up Thrust on Popfinder and this alert popped up at the top saying to stop harassing employees! I know some collectors behaved badly. But, honestly, asking an employee to get stock from the back is not an unreasonable request. Prior to Cobra Island, I used to have to ask Target and grocery stores to bring Pepsi out from the back all the time. It was never an issue. And I had great success with asking for Cobra Island figures (only getting a bit of an eye roll once). Put the stock on the floor if it's just sitting back there. It's not that hard. And most employees on the floor at a Target, Walmart, or grocery store are engaged in stocking and restocking shelves. It's not harassment if you do it politely. __________________ WTB: Nothing right now! Feedback

12-01-2020, 12:49 PM	#7155
wehrmanm Cobra Viper Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: PA Posts: 165	That warning popped up on popfinder within the last two weeks. As awful as we've heard (or witnessed) in terms of anecdotes w/r/t CI releases, it's much more likely this is PS5/Xbox related. Popfinder's PS5 page even has a note as of this AM that says they're only purchasable via the app for instore pickup, and no longer lists store allocation/stock. __________________ Trading for Nothing; Have: Nothing http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...-baroness.html

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wehrmanm Cobra Viper Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: PA Posts: 165	Dang. Double post. __________________ Trading for Nothing; Have: Nothing http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...-baroness.html

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