The Energon Pub

Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:05 am

What are the chances one of my Canadian brothers can help a Michigander out? I know there are a lot of people asking for a hook up, but it doesn't hurt to try, right?

News Credits: 335 · Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:09 pm

So far I've got five for some of the boys here. I'll do my best in the following weeks to get as many as I can to as many as I can.

News Credits: 5 · Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:32 pm

Down_Shift wrote:So far I've got five for some of the boys here. I'll do my best in the following weeks to get as many as I can to as many as I can.

Down_Shift, my man, if you would be so kind, I could do with a hook up. PM me with the details.

News Credits: 8 · Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:41 pm

Down_Shift wrote:So far I've got five for some of the boys here. I'll do my best in the following weeks to get as many as I can to as many as I can.

If you are able, I could use some help as well.
Care to PM me if you can help?

News Credits: 335 · Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:44 pm

If I can snag two more, then I will for sure.

News Credits: 12 · Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:04 pm

Down_Shift wrote:If I can snag two more, then I will for sure.

Sorry to place a burden on you, but if you are able to get an extra, let me know.

I got screwed on my paycheck this week and they refuse to correct it. They won't give me the rest for another 2 weeks, but I should be able to pay as long as the price is reasonable once I get my next check.

Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:17 pm

Down_Shift wrote:So far I've got five for some of the boys here. I'll do my best in the following weeks to get as many as I can to as many as I can.

'Twould be much appreciated. Let me know via PM and we can work something out as far as compensation.

Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:31 pm

Down_Shift (who incidentally gets my vote for nicest guy on the board) attempted to snag one for me, but was kicked out because they thought he was a scalper. Is there anyone who has an extra Swerve or is planning on picking up some more? PM me if you can help me out. I'd be forever in your debt. Well, for a week at least

.

Thanks again, Down_Shift for the effort.

News Credits: 5 · Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:26 pm

Veritas Prime wrote:Down_Shift (who incidentally gets my vote for nicest guy on the board) attempted to snag one for me, but was kicked out because they thought he was a scalper. Is there anyone who has an extra Swerve or is planning on picking up some more? PM me if you can help me out. I'd be forever in your debt. Well, for a week at least .

Thanks again, Down_Shift for the effort.

Well, we kind of made him our scalper, our robot pimp so speak. Still though, he had the best of intentions.

Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:29 am

Is anyone headed to Fairview this weekend that would be willing to snag a Swerve for me? Thanks!

Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:45 pm

You guys do realize that, according to the "rules" set forth in the first post, anyone nice enough to "hook you up" is pretty much guaranteeing that he or she won't even be able to get a toy for him/herself, don't you?

I wouldn't make such a deal before at least ensuring that I could get one for myself....

News Credits: 273 · Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:00 pm

Veritas Prime wrote:Down_Shift (who incidentally gets my vote for nicest guy on the board) attempted to snag one for me, but was kicked out because they thought he was a scalper.

Isn't this the same guy who FunPub didn't want to let into BotCon '07 because they completely lost all record of his registration?

News Credits: 402 · Updated Oct 21, 2022

Delicon wrote:
Veritas Prime wrote:Down_Shift (who incidentally gets my vote for nicest guy on the board) attempted to snag one for me, but was kicked out because they thought he was a scalper.

Isn't this the same guy who FunPub didn't want to let into BotCon '07 because they completely lost all record of his registration?

Yup, though things were sorted out in the end.

News Credits: 273 · Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:58 pm

Mkall wrote:
Delicon wrote:
Veritas Prime wrote:Down_Shift (who incidentally gets my vote for nicest guy on the board) attempted to snag one for me, but was kicked out because they thought he was a scalper.

Isn't this the same guy who FunPub didn't want to let into BotCon '07 because they completely lost all record of his registration?

Yup, though things were sorted out in the end.

I know, I was just gently ribbing my fellow News Crew member

Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:14 pm

G.B. Blackrock wrote:You guys do realize that, according to the "rules" set forth in the first post, anyone nice enough to "hook you up" is pretty much guaranteeing that he or she won't even be able to get a toy for him/herself, don't you?

I wouldn't make such a deal before at least ensuring that I could get one for myself....

Down_Shift was able to get his hands on several. I was merely hoping someone as nice as him was out there that maybe had an extra.

Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:35 am

Veritas Prime wrote:
G.B. Blackrock wrote:You guys do realize that, according to the "rules" set forth in the first post, anyone nice enough to "hook you up" is pretty much guaranteeing that he or she won't even be able to get a toy for him/herself, don't you?

I wouldn't make such a deal before at least ensuring that I could get one for myself....

Down_Shift was able to get his hands on several. I was merely hoping someone as nice as him was out there that maybe had an extra.

I've seen a couple that at least claim to be able to get multiples (I don't dispute it. I just have no way to verify). But the original post really seems to indicate that's a no-no. I, for one, wouldn't be comfortable snagging extras, even if technically possible, if I knew that the folks giving the toys away didn't really want me to....

But perhaps I'm just misinterpreting the intentions....

News Credits: 1 · Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:02 pm

G.B. Blackrock wrote:
Veritas Prime wrote:
G.B. Blackrock wrote:You guys do realize that, according to the "rules" set forth in the first post, anyone nice enough to "hook you up" is pretty much guaranteeing that he or she won't even be able to get a toy for him/herself, don't you?

I wouldn't make such a deal before at least ensuring that I could get one for myself....

Down_Shift was able to get his hands on several. I was merely hoping someone as nice as him was out there that maybe had an extra.

I've seen a couple that at least claim to be able to get multiples (I don't dispute it. I just have no way to verify). But the original post really seems to indicate that's a no-no. I, for one, wouldn't be comfortable snagging extras, even if technically possible, if I knew that the folks giving the toys away didn't really want me to....

But perhaps I'm just misinterpreting the intentions....

It's only supposed to be one per customer. Evidently someone talked them into giving them 3 "for friends" and immediately put them all on ebay. So they feel annoyed.

News Credits: 335 · Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:03 pm

Delicon wrote:
Mkall wrote:
Delicon wrote:
Veritas Prime wrote:Down_Shift (who incidentally gets my vote for nicest guy on the board) attempted to snag one for me, but was kicked out because they thought he was a scalper.

Isn't this the same guy who FunPub didn't want to let into BotCon '07 because they completely lost all record of his registration?

Yup, though things were sorted out in the end.

I know, I was just gently ribbing my fellow News Crew member

Not to mention bringing up painful memories too boot. Oh, who am I kidding, that weekend was awesome even if they did screw me.

As for the one per person, that is true. However so long as you fill out a survey for someone else they'll happily give you another. Or have your cousin and her boyfriend go and pick up one each. You can even guilt trip an old couple into taking the survey. You tell them they could win a new car and that you'd like the toy. Ontario is good like that/

See, lots of ways to get more then one.

Why just today I sent one figure each to MKall, Cyber Bishop, Geekee1, Donkey Punch, and Autobuck. All for the insanely high price of free.

If I can manage to get more then I will do the same for others, however my schedule is pretty busy this weekend so I don't think I'll get to get another chance.

News Credits: 8 · Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:36 pm

Down_Shift wrote:
Delicon wrote:
Mkall wrote:
Delicon wrote:
Veritas Prime wrote:Down_Shift (who incidentally gets my vote for nicest guy on the board) attempted to snag one for me, but was kicked out because they thought he was a scalper.

Isn't this the same guy who FunPub didn't want to let into BotCon '07 because they completely lost all record of his registration?

Yup, though things were sorted out in the end.

I know, I was just gently ribbing my fellow News Crew member

Not to mention bringing up painful memories too boot. Oh, who am I kidding, that weekend was awesome even if they did screw me.

As for the one per person, that is true. However so long as you fill out a survey for someone else they'll happily give you another. Or have your cousin and her boyfriend go and pick up one each. You can even guilt trip an old couple into taking the survey. You tell them they could win a new car and that you'd like the toy. Ontario is good like that/ See, lots of ways to get more then one.

Why just today I sent one figure each to MKall, Cyber Bishop, Geekee1, Donkey Punch, and Autobuck. All for the insanely high price of free.

If I can manage to get more then I will do the same for others, however my schedule is pretty busy this weekend so I don't think I'll get to get another chance.

Thanks for the offer of assistance anyways, mate. You done a good deed

Heck, that's what Canadians do! We help people!

News Credits: 7 · Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:20 pm

Down_Shift wrote:Why just today I sent one figure each to MKall, Cyber Bishop, Geekee1, Donkey Punch, and Autobuck. All for the insanely high price of free.

I do believe that your handsomeness is beginning to rival that of even Counterpunch. Quite the feat you handsome man.

News Credits: 335 · Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:25 pm

NuclearConvoy wrote:Thanks for the offer of assistance anyways, mate. You done a good deed
Heck, that's what Canadians do! We help people!

You know it. I'm still making calls to the "fam" to get off there lazy asses and pick more of these up. It's my new goal to get these bad boys out to as many as I can.

Geekee1 wrote:
I do believe that your handsomeness is beginning to rival that of even Counterpunch. Quite the feat you handsome man.

Pffft, rival? I taught that kid how to walk and talk swarthy! Birds of a feather and all that jazz.

News Credits: 5 · Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:38 pm

Down_Shift wrote:Why just today I sent one figure each to MKall, Cyber Bishop, Geekee1, Donkey Punch, and Autobuck. All for the insanely high price of free.

Free? My good man, I'll pay double that! Triple even!

News Credits: 8 · Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:42 pm

Down_Shift wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:Thanks for the offer of assistance anyways, mate. You done a good deed
Heck, that's what Canadians do! We help people!

You know it. I'm still making calls to the "fam" to get off there lazy asses and pick more of these up. It's my new goal to get these bad boys out to as many as I can.

I've been doing all I can to get in touch with folks I know in Ontario to help me out, but it seems like all my good connections have left the GTA. My cousin moved to Dubai. My Godmum's daughter moved to London (Ontario, not the cool one

).