....but they don't ring up at the registers. If you want to see what Venom really looks like, that's how to do it. WalMart stores are the only culprit (has a release date of the 23rd or 24th) as there are workers who can't read the English on the box that tells you not to place the item out on the floors. So if you find one, grab it, throw it on Ebay!
I saw the figures and die cast cars at a Walmart in CO last week. I don't think the cars have a release date though as I saw them at the local Walmart and Target this week.
I saw all manner of SM3 boxes on the pallets at WM last night. I rummaged around until I found some with the actual figure figures. The black SM and Venom look alright, but they're 5"...so back in the box they went. What a waste.
E-bay? Bah! Sell to fellow fans for at cost. I say "nay" not scalping. My buddies have seen these around here, but they couldn't buy them as they wouldn't ring up like you said. So, what should they do, steal them?