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Metrotown's TRU has Devastator, Insecticons and Perceptor in stock as of today.

Full stock on all of them when I walked in at 1pm.

News Credits: 9 · Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:57 pm

Mkall wrote:Metrotown's TRU has Devastator, Insecticons and Perceptor in stock as of today.

Full stock on all of them when I walked in at 1pm.

On one hand:
Damn, as I was actually was going to Metro today but we changed plans only a little while ago.

On the other:
Good they are available, but between my stops last week at Metropolis, and Wal*mart, and my BBTS order a few days ago, i've taped my disposable income for this month.

News Credits: 487 · Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:57 pm

Mkall wrote:Metrotown's TRU has Devastator, Insecticons and Perceptor in stock as of today.

They had Devastator there yesterday. And from the look of things, I don't imagine they'd be out of them anytime soon. As for the others...

News Credits: 11 · Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:33 pm

Round-trip airfare for two to Disney World: $1136
Stitch plushy for the girlfriend: $19.99
Finding out nobody did your job while you were on vacation and you probably missed out on Perceptor again: Priceless

News Credits: 9 · Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:44 pm

kirbenvost wrote:Round-trip airfare for two to Disney World: $1136
Stich plushy for the girlfriend: $19.99
Finding out nobody did your job while you were on vacation and you probably missed out on Perceptor again: Priceless

News Credits: 9 · Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:06 pm

kirbenvost wrote:Round-trip airfare for two to Disney World: $1136
Stich plushy for the girlfriend: $19.99
Finding out nobody did your job while you were on vacation and you probably missed out on Perceptor again: Priceless

In order:
decent price
good choice
typical

Remember to let people know before you go away next time, so we can keep an eye open for you.

News Credits: 11 · Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:09 pm

Zeds wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:Round-trip airfare for two to Disney World: $1136
Stitch plushy for the girlfriend: $19.99
Finding out nobody did your job while you were on vacation and you probably missed out on Perceptor again: Priceless

I know, right? :lol:

Editor wrote:In order:
decent price
good choice
typical
Remember to let people know before you go away next time, so we can keep an eye open for you.

Thanks, I'll do that next time.

I'm probably going to check around for Perceptor today, do you guys think I'll have any luck at Metro or Broadway? I figure I'll swing by Broadway first and if I don't find him there I'll go to Metro.

News Credits: 9 · Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:24 pm

kirbenvost wrote:I'm probably going to check around for Perceptor today, do you guys think I'll have any luck at Metro or Broadway? I figure I'll swing by Broadway first and if I don't find him there I'll go to Metro.

I am not taking any chances. I have asked a friend at TRU to set aside two of each (1 to open and 1 to keep MISB). Some stores are only getting 16 pieces. Very short supply. Hopefully they will reorder. Hope you guys in PQ get them as well the all English thing may come up as an 'issue.'

News Credits: 9 · Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:33 pm

Ah Zeds take advantage of that "have a friend put it aside" if you can, as that is supposed to be against the rules. (bitter only because i no longer have an 'inside' person myself.)

Post how things go Kirby, if need be, I can try and check the surrey store (but I won't be able to until tomorrow.

News Credits: 9 · Tue Sep 22, 2009 3:08 pm

Editor wrote:Ah Zeds take advantage of that "have a friend put it aside" if you can.

QFT buddy. Beats paying the eBay scalper mark-up.

News Credits: 9 · Tue Sep 22, 2009 3:52 pm

Zeds wrote:
Editor wrote:Ah Zeds take advantage of that "have a friend put it aside" if you can.

QFT buddy. Beats paying the eBay scalper mark-up.

But you are quite correct on the eBay bit. F&^%in' scalpers.

News Credits: 11 · Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:04 pm

That's why I hate it when people load up on multiples of figures (more than 2)...you just know they're going up on eBay for more than they're worth. Ruins it for the rest of us.

Alright, I'll let you guys know what happens, hopefully I find a Perceptor.

News Credits: 9 · Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:42 pm

kirbenvost wrote:That's why I hate it when people load up on multiples of figures (more than 2)...you just know they're going up on eBay for more than they're worth. Ruins it for the rest of us.

Alright, I'll let you guys know what happens, hopefully I find a Perceptor.

Best of luck bud. Sure you will find him.

News Credits: 11 · Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:17 pm

No dice.

The girl at the counter didn't know anything about them getting more either, but she suggested I call on Thursday to talk to the guy in charge of the action figure department.

On top of that, I was expecting a new album from one of my favorite bands today, but HMV didn't have it, their stock at all stores was delayed. What a fail day.

To console myself, I finally grabbed ROTF Ravage at TRU, and AHM Volume 2 at Metropolis. I would've bought their loose Movie Thundercracker as well, if it hadn't been short a missile.

Oh, and I think the girl at Metropolis was totally flirting with me. That was nice, at least. :lol:

...Anyone willing to pick up an extra Perceptor for me if they ever see one? I would of course compensate for the trouble/meet up at your convenience, if in the area.

News Credits: 9 · Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:20 am

Hey Kirby, No promises but I might be able to get to the north Surrey TRU today. If they have one, I grab it for you.

News Credits: 11 · Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:39 am

Thanks, I appreciate it.

You were able to get your own already?

News Credits: 9 · Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:04 pm

kirbenvost wrote:Thanks, I appreciate it. You were able to get your own already?

No, but honestly, I like them, but not concerned about getting them for myself.

News Credits: 11 · Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:49 pm

Editor wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:Thanks, I appreciate it. You were able to get your own already?

No, but honestly, I like them, but not concerned about getting them for myself.

Ah, I see. Yeah, so far this is the best chance I've had to get a Perceptor, I wasn't able to get the TFC one back in the day.

Darth Bombshell, when I was at Broadway TRU I saw Blazemaster, but no Jolt... so I guess that's a good sign that they're stocking the wave at least, right?

News Credits: 487 · Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:34 pm

kirbenvost wrote:Darth Bombshell, when I was at Broadway TRU I saw Blazemaster, but no Jolt... so I guess that's a good sign that they're stocking the wave at least, right?

Considering Metroplis has had Blazemaster for about a week now, and Wal-Mart for at least two, I highly doubt that TRU would be getting them any time soon, at least not Metrotown and Coquitlam ones. It took three months for them to go from Wave 1 to Wave 2.

Ah, well. Maybe you're right and I'll be surprised this weekend.

News Credits: 23 · Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:02 pm

I just looked through some flyers. Upcoming sales at Walmart and TRU:

Walmart: Universe/Animated Voyagers for $10 each. What a deal!

TRU: Master of Metallikato repaint pack for $35. [Skip that crap and wait for the real Bludgeon...]

Oh, and Kirbs: the TRU's also having a sale on Terrain Titans. They're on sale for $15. Regular packs only, unfortunately. And the flyer showed a picture of the black buggy! Gaaah!

News Credits: 9 · Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:18 pm

1337W422102 wrote:Walmart: Universe/Animated Voyagers for $10 each. What a deal!

Thank you as always sir!

News Credits: 23 · Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:28 pm

Zeds wrote:
1337W422102 wrote:Walmart: Universe/Animated Voyagers for $10 each. What a deal!

Thank you as always sir!

Glad to help, mate! I might pick one up as, well, a pick-me-up.

News Credits: 11 · Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:42 pm

1337W422102 wrote:I just looked through some flyers. Upcoming sales at Walmart and TRU:

Walmart: Universe/Animated Voyagers for $10 each. What a deal!

TRU: Master of Metallikato repaint pack for $35. [Skip that crap and wait for the real Bludgeon...]

Oh, and Kirbs: the TRU's also having a sale on Terrain Titans. They're on sale for $15. Regular packs only, unfortunately. And the flyer showed a picture of the black buggy! Gaaah!

Gaaaah! Well they'd better have it then, or they won't be getting MY $15.

I will actually be getting the Master of Metallikato pack. Wreckgeon shall be my Movie Bludgeon, and ROTF Bludgeon shall be his Classics counterpart. Oh happy day, it's what I've been waiting for! Hah... *shrug*

Too bad I've already got all my U & A Voyagers, that's a sweet deal. Oh well.

When do the sales start?

News Credits: 23 · Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:53 pm

kirbenvost wrote:
1337W422102 wrote:I just looked through some flyers. Upcoming sales at Walmart and TRU:

Walmart: Universe/Animated Voyagers for $10 each. What a deal!

TRU: Master of Metallikato repaint pack for $35. [Skip that crap and wait for the real Bludgeon...]

Oh, and Kirbs: the TRU's also having a sale on Terrain Titans. They're on sale for $15. Regular packs only, unfortunately. And the flyer showed a picture of the black buggy! Gaaah!

Gaaaah! Well they'd better have it then, or they won't be getting MY $15.

I will actually be getting the Master of Metallikato pack. Wreckgeon shall be my Movie Bludgeon, and ROTF Bludgeon shall be his Classics counterpart. Oh happy day, it's what I've been waiting for! Hah... *shrug*

Too bad I've already got all my U & A Voyagers, that's a sweet deal. Oh well.

When do the sales start?

AH, CRAP. I forgot to check when the Walmart sale starts. The TRU starts on Friday.

I might get the Vanguard Backpack repaint for the mistransformations (Metal Gear Rex, a Mad Cat/Timberwolf BattleMech when combined with that news chopper, etc.) but I'm not sure yet. Still, for $10, can I afford NOT to? 8-}