Masterpiece Rodimus sighted at US TRU!

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Dah Padre, Aug 3, 2011.

  1. wolfe

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    True. If someone manages to jack a case I would imagine they have some pretty big security holes. Would be a shame.
     
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    Found him at Wolf Road in Albany, NY.
     
  3. wolfe

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    Maybe you printed the coupon at the same time that someone else did? (These FB Coupons arent linked to the rewards ID)

    Glad to hear one store forbids it. I think employees should be able to buy one or two for their own collection, however.

    Could also be local collectors hiding them for others?
     
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    Well the sales associate that helped me the other day, found the missing Rodimus Prime's and held one for me. Called me on my cell and went right over there after work. I was so appreciative that he looked out for me.

    If anyone is looking in the DC/MD area, the Columbia ToysRUs had 2 in stock as of 7:30pm 8/9/11/.
     
  5. shiro

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    Is it the one on Hawthorne? I found it amazing because they told me shipment arrives every Wednesday, and I have been checking every Monday and Wednesday for two weeks straight!
    What time did u go? And how many left on self? Do u mind if you could PM me the details?
    Thanks!!!
     
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    If I don't get one by weeks end, I might try to see if anyone here could get an extra without jacking it up too bad. New toy - one of my very favorite characters and I'm worried I'll never get it. Have to make a choice - I cannot spend more than $100 on toy purchases anymore.

    EDIT: Just called them and they said 'we can't seem to find them, its possible they were stolen' - those are pretty big to be stolen by someone NOT working there. FML
     
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    One store near me got 6 initially, sold them, then apparently got 8 more today (posted in our sightings thread). I'd say call your store every day or two till they get them in, they'll come back sooner or later
     
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    I'll cross my fingers - Vermont tends to be a let down for collectors of any kind. Thanks though, your post made my day!
     
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    Got to love the Times Square Mark-Up
     
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    Finally got a hold of one after searching at three different stores... Crazy.
     
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    How many did they have?
     
  12. shiro

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    To those who are still searching for Roddy at local TRU stores, I have the following suggestions:
    1) Do not wait for the store to open first thing in the morning. This does not guarantee you to get your hands on the newly stocked item. In fact, I just learned that most stores update the inventory on their selves throughout the day so they would restock anytime (unlike Walmart who restock the selves everynight).
    2) Call the store first to see if they have it in stock. But make sure they have more than 2 showing in the computer. If they have two or less, most likely they won't have it. Either someone else hide it somewhere in the store or stole it out of the store. Some stores have friendly staffs who would tell you the entire inventory around the area, but usually they would only do that when you are physically at the counter rather than on the phone.
    3) If you can wait, WAIT. I see there are tons of them on Ebay listed by the scaplers already and prices are going down. I am sure we will see it more and more in the store eventually.
    4) The 20% off facebook coupon deal is really really sweet. USE IT! Mine came out $52.00 out the door. (But it will be expired on 8/14/11)

    Good luck guys!
     
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    Agree! Don't buy it from scaplers at Ebay. They are the reasons why you can't find any. Just wait and they will arrive to your TRU.
     
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    Or on this site. It's always great to see the usual suspects on this site selling newly distributed toys for a mark up. $85 shipped, $100 shipped.

    A little patience goes a long way.
     
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    ROFL at how points 3 and 4 contradict each other. The coupon expires this weekend so things should calm down there also.
     
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    I dont think 85 shipped is that bad. I found mine today and the total came out to $67 total. Tack on another $10 for shipping dude would only make like $8.

    But yeah found mine today. I called ahead and they put one on hold for me. They weren't even on the shelf. Only a loose backpack on mine. Im grateful this nightmare is over for me or atleast until the next Hasbro MP release.
     
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    Too many undercover scalpers on junkion, I just saw one today on there for $115:stick:  dam crooks! Also I noticed most stores are getting around 10-16 per truck day, which is a good thing. Although some stores are only getting around 4, so I'm hoping distribution gets better. So yeah, you just have to be patient. Dont shell out the extra cash, its still way to early. Also they still have not even been re-listed on TRU.com again yet. Which I am sure they will be.
     
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    Nice, got mine today - had 2 there, both reserved, one for me and one for someone else.
     
  19. shiro

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    The points I mentioned were just my personal reflection on my recent experience. Sorry, didn't mean to make a golden rules of thumb. Of course, some people won't get the extra 20% off, but even with regular price, still better than jacked up price on EvilBay.
    For $52 on a masterpiece TF, I think this thing is a steal. Even though the quality is nothing compared to the MP-01, but better than I expected.
     
  20. Macross7

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    My local TRU restocked theirs today.