The All Encompassing "Rage At TRU" Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by zeroomegazx, Jul 18, 2013.

  1. HomebrewJet

    HomebrewJet Well-Known Member

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    If Acid storm arrives busted up because of their use of Parcel post, I feel bad for the person who takes my call. It will be manchild rage unlike they have ever heard before
     
  2. bossman328

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    Ordered my MP acid storm w/ a couple tf toothbrushes for my kids (and to get free shipping). Acid storm shipped out on 7/19 and the toothbrushes shipped out 7/20...guess which shippment got here first...RAGE!!
     
  3. Pale Horse

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    I can say undoubtedly that all the TRus in my area ARE selling out the back door to scalpers. The managers don't care as long as the items are selling. The TRU at South Charleston actually has a scalper who works there who will approach you and try to sell you his latest Transformers right out of the TRUNK OF HIS CAR. This actually happened to me and another guy from around here was approached by him with a solicitation for bribes to be notified when exclusives came off the truck.

    Now the shocking thing? He does this right in front of his managers and co workers and as long as he isn't stealing it's all good.

    THIS is why so many of us just immediately give up when it's a TRU exclusive.
     
  4. Napalm

    Napalm Drinking About Robots TFW2005 Supporter

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    Madness.

    Here in the UK we walk into Toys R Us, pick up a figure, take it to the till and pay.

    We should be getting Soundwave in the next couple of weeks (fingers crossed - according to Customer Services they'll be hitting Distribution Centres soon) and I'm looking forward to picking up another MP10 as well.
     
  5. ChiefWave

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    thank you TRU for your shitty packaging and ruining my beautifful box
     

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    Soundwave has arrived..

    And I have realized that TRU has horrible packaging skills. The entire left side of the box is creased and damaged. I could ask for another, but hell, that'll take a while...but hey. At least he's here. Opening now!
     
  7. robb0429

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    So I opended him up and the left side of the insert is badly dented inward as well...this is what happens when there is zero packaging material on the one side of the shipping box. Like..really? Sigh. Now I'm contacting them. Due to the demand it's doubtful that I can exchange it, but we'll see.
     
  8. jru42287

    jru42287 Ass Möde is a way of life.

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    They'll make it right. Don't worry. You might have to wait until he hits saturation a little more, but you'll be good.
     
  9. Boy Blunder

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    Unless you're a box or MISB collector, as long as the toy's undamaged, I don't see an issue.
     
  10. transformers32

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    Why make a new thread on this? Why didnt you just put this in the 2 soundwave threads already made? :|
     
  11. Rodimus Mike

    Rodimus Mike MP & TF Collector

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    Hey guys,

    This morning I happen to call TRU right at 10 oclock when they open,to see if they happened to get MP Soundwave and Acid Storm,and shockingly enough they did,atleast for Soundwave,so I tell the lady manager could she save me one of the Soundwave (which she told me they had 2,but I only wanted one),so I got dressed at lightning speed and went and drove 30 miles to get him.And while I was there they were also having a sale of B1G1HO,so I ended up grabbing an BH Ultimate Optimus Prime for half price of $30.

    But I just wanna say to everybody that wants MP Soundwave to get off your butts and call TRU,you might just be surprised you can find one.Oh and I will admit I am not much of a Soundwave fan compared to other characters like Megatron or Starscream,but after opening him a few minutes ago,MP Soundwave could end up one of my fave MP's.Oh and the cassettes of all 5 minions are absolutely MIND BLOWING,I am so glad I found him,I don't even think I want Acid Storm anymore.Good Luck All in your search for this Masterpiece.
     
  12. Probono

    Probono Hakuna Matata

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    My box arrived at first, very nice packaging, really prefer this new style over the old hasbro boxes.
     
  13. Sokaris

    Sokaris Decepticon

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    Thanks TRU! Amazing job packing my super expensive items!!..... :banghead:  :deadhorse: 

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  14. Hotrod1084

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    I too had a box that looked like someone punted it to my doorstep. Also no packing materials. A friend of mine called TRU and complained, they told him to return because someone else would gladly take a dinged box MP toy.
     
  15. Colonel Jester

    Colonel Jester The Prime of Tech

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    Yeah I got my mp sw this morning.. No packaging or protection what so ever... not cool
     
  16. badboy074

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    I say demand a big discount for the damage or exchange for a new one. Tru doesn't pack things well, and i want to see what my box looks like after delivery. You guys complained about how the old mp box from hasbro sucks. Well those old boxes were tough enough to take a pounding and my mp 10 arrived in great condition even though there was no protection at all in the box. Tell your friend to have his replaced i know i would.
     
  17. Hellion42

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    You friend should take that information straight to his CC company.

    And social media.
     
  18. Hotrod1084

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    He did, they said you can return it for cash and purchase a new one when they come in stock...
     
  19. Grimmjow

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    Misread that as "BIG HO" at first. :lol 

    Anyways, is it worth going to my local TRU to look? Now that I think about it, I don't think there's many other Transformers fans in my area.
     
  20. Blackout32

    Blackout32 ANTHRAX - PERSISTENCE OF TIME

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    Same here and I am upset. Mine was damaged as well but I got a 15% discount on my bill which the rep lady said thats the best she could do. She said they dont have anymore in stock and it would be very late Aug before they get anymore. My MP soundwave box is beat at the bottom of the box but its really not as bad as others I've seen from people. I can live with a alot of dents and small minor custs a the bottom cause with a little duck tape I think I can fix it from the inside out. The dents dont bother me that bad but it would have been cool if I had no dents and small mashes that are at the bottom of the box.