Wal-Mart Mystery Solved

*VaughnMichael* · 10-06-2008, 10:19 PM

Click em' & Weep

**Jester** · 10-06-2008, 10:29 PM

To plagiarizer myself from your blog:
"Oye, this wangs chung, but I think I know exactly why Wal-mart isn't carrying them anymore. All the freaking Turtle variants that Playmates continues to produce (and nothing else...douche bags.) are freakin' peg warmers. Wal-mart is in the business of making money, and why keep a toy line around that only supplies endless variations on the same four flipping characters. Heck, maybe if more businesses follow Wally World's lead, Playmates may get it's act together and MAKE OTHER CHARACTERS!"

*VaughnMichael* · 10-06-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

To plagiarizer myself from your blog:
"Oye, this wangs chung, but I think I know exactly why Wal-mart isn't carrying them anymore. All the freaking Turtle variants that Playmates continues to produce (and nothing else...douche bags.) are freakin' peg warmers. Wal-mart is in the business of making money, and why keep a toy line around that only supplies endless variations on the same four flipping characters. Heck, maybe if more businesses follow Wally World's lead, Playmates may get it's act together and MAKE OTHER CHARACTERS!"

Or go out of business, either way it would be great news!

**Jester** · 10-06-2008, 10:38 PM

Touche'. Heck it's not like some other, more fan oriented toymaker couldn't step in and fill the void. *coff*NECA*coff*

**Jo Dawn** · 10-06-2008, 10:39 PM

That really is a shame...

I haven't been to a Walmart (besides to run in and out as quickly as possible) for a bit now, and before that I didn't check the toys very often. Mostly because they carried about four figures max for TMNT.

I wonder, does Target still carry the toys? Before FF started, they'd pretty much stopped carrying them around here.

*Roseangelo* · 10-06-2008, 10:40 PM

Ah, good. I hope other retailers follow suit.

Target does still carry them... For now.

*Ninjinister* · 10-06-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

That really is a shame...

I haven't been to a Walmart (besides to run in and out as quickly as possible) for a bit now, and before that I didn't check the toys very often. Mostly because they carried about four figures max for TMNT.

I wonder, does Target still carry the toys? Before FF started, they'd pretty much stopped carrying them around here.

Targets in this area are the best place to find TMNT.

That said, I need to get off of my duff and see what they have. I still haven't even seen Sub-Sewers yet.

*VaughnMichael* · 10-06-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by The S

Targets in this area are the best place to find TMNT.

That said, I need to get off of my duff and see what they have. I still haven't even seen Sub-Sewers yet.

Yeah like S here said Target is the best place for the newest Playmates TMNT stuff.
Don't bother S there's nothing really out, I went out today after the dr's looking for that Mini dino set that Darth found but with no luck.
I'm sure you'll go anyway let me know if you find anything cool, I'm still trying to hunt down a damn marvel legends spiral figure!

**Jester** · 10-06-2008, 10:45 PM

Like I've probably said before I haven't bought a Playmates TMNT figure for myself since Movie Shredder...and I only have the 4 Turtles and Splinter in that particular wave...They haven't been producing what I wanted, and I've let them know with my wallet.

EDIT: Vaughn, you've seen new ML figures? Last wave I bought I think was Brood Queen.

*Ninjinister* · 10-06-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Yeah like S here said Target is the best place for the newest Playmates TMNT stuff.
Don't bother S there's nothing really out, I went out today after the dr's looking for that Mini dino set that Darth found but with no luck.
I'm sure you'll go anyway let me know if you find anything cool, I'm still trying to hunt down a damn marvel legends spiral figure!

Oh, I probably won't go. I've been telling myself I've got to go up there for over a year now.

Mutated Turtle · 10-06-2008, 10:54 PM

my kmart sells tmnt toys

*Ninjinister* · 10-06-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mutated turtle

my kmart sells tmnt toys

So does mine, but their selection is ass. Wave 2 Mini-Mutants, Mutations, and Thrashmor is all they have.

*VaughnMichael* · 10-06-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

EDIT: Vaughn, you've seen new ML figures? Last wave I bought I think was Brood Queen.

Yeah I saw a new wolvie at a local target we have about 3 in the area.
but other than that i've not seen them in stores, damn scalpers!

they're all over ebay of course.
So I've been buying all the new DC Universe figures I can find I really want that build a figure Solomon Grundy! I just need an arm and 2 legs and i'll be done with em' wee!

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Originally Posted by The S

Oh, I probably won't go. I've been telling myself I've got to go up there for over a year now.

eh then screw it, go for the hell of it hahah

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Originally Posted by mutated turtle

my kmart sells tmnt toys

to be honest I'm suprised they still do, but that store hardly ever has things on clearance and holds onto them to the very end.

**Jester** · 10-06-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Yeah I saw a new wolvie at a local target we have about 3 in the area.
but other than that i've not seen them in stores, damn scalpers!

they're all over ebay of course.
So I've been buying all the new DC Universe figures I can find I really want that build a figure Solomon Grundy! I just need an arm and 2 legs and i'll be done with em' wee!

Wait....Grundy series is out....all I have is Superman and Firestorm from the Grodd wave. Blast being in Arkansas. Oh well....to the Internets!

*VaughnMichael* · 10-06-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Wait....Grundy series is out....all I have is Superman and Firestorm from the Grodd wave. Blast being in Arkansas. Oh well....to the Internets!

We didn't even get that series here in PA, either that or once again the magical toy faires took em' all.

**Jester** · 10-06-2008, 11:23 PM

Damned scalpers.

*VaughnMichael* · 10-06-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Damned scalpers.

Seriously, as if the damn toys don't cost enough as it is at prices like 12.99 - 15.99.

**Jester** · 10-06-2008, 11:36 PM

I used to buy all sorts of figures...and now...nothing. The last figures I actually bought were the Superman and Firestorm figures, and that was about 6 months ago.

**Jo Dawn** · 10-06-2008, 11:38 PM

*blinks* Wow, maybe Target stepped up... That'd be cool.

*VaughnMichael* · 10-06-2008, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

*blinks* Wow, maybe Target stepped up... That'd be cool.

I think really deppends on the area or maybe even the person that works in the toy section.
I've started working in the toy section at my local wal-mart and god is it messed up.
I'm trying to put figures out that will sell while mixing box's with a few crappy things that won't, if only all stores had some one like that.

10-06-2008, 10:19 PM	#1
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	Wal-Mart Mystery Solved Click em' & Weep

10-06-2008, 10:29 PM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	To plagiarizer myself from your blog: "Oye, this wangs chung, but I think I know exactly why Wal-mart isn't carrying them anymore. All the freaking Turtle variants that Playmates continues to produce (and nothing else...douche bags.) are freakin' peg warmers. Wal-mart is in the business of making money, and why keep a toy line around that only supplies endless variations on the same four flipping characters. Heck, maybe if more businesses follow Wally World's lead, Playmates may get it's act together and MAKE OTHER CHARACTERS!" __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-06-2008, 10:38 PM	#4
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Touche'. Heck it's not like some other, more fan oriented toymaker couldn't step in and fill the void. coffNECAcoff __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-06-2008, 10:39 PM	#5
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	That really is a shame... I haven't been to a Walmart (besides to run in and out as quickly as possible) for a bit now, and before that I didn't check the toys very often. Mostly because they carried about four figures max for TMNT. I wonder, does Target still carry the toys? Before FF started, they'd pretty much stopped carrying them around here. __________________

10-06-2008, 10:40 PM	#6
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,117	Ah, good. I hope other retailers follow suit. Target does still carry them... For now. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

10-06-2008, 10:45 PM	#9
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Like I've probably said before I haven't bought a Playmates TMNT figure for myself since Movie Shredder...and I only have the 4 Turtles and Splinter in that particular wave...They haven't been producing what I wanted, and I've let them know with my wallet. EDIT: Vaughn, you've seen new ML figures? Last wave I bought I think was Brood Queen. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-06-2008, 10:54 PM	#11
Mutated Turtle Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nope.avi Posts: 825	kmart my kmart sells tmnt toys

10-06-2008, 11:23 PM	#16
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Damned scalpers. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-06-2008, 11:36 PM	#18
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	I used to buy all sorts of figures...and now...nothing. The last figures I actually bought were the Superman and Firestorm figures, and that was about 6 months ago. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-06-2008, 11:38 PM	#19
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	blinks Wow, maybe Target stepped up... That'd be cool. __________________