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Thanks for the advice Hime. There have been so many times where I almost bought the 3ds pack just to have the figures. I'm just waiting to see if I get any luck at TRU Wednesday.

I bought the 3DS pack 50% off at TRU for the figures then sold the game and portal for $25. Not a bad deal considering I didn't have any of the figures.

Three figures for $10 "not a bad deal"? Sounds like a great deal to me.

Hehe, great deal, but I did have to deal with the frustration of listing on Craigslist, which I'm not a fan of. I don't have a seller account on eBay and have no idea how to go about setting it up.

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I live in a greedy republican state. Everyone here cares about how much profit they can make. People treat Skylanders here like its gold.

Greed is not a republican quality. There are plenty of greedy democrats and independents out there, too. But the media has done a great job hanging that label on republicans.

Their own talking heads have done a pretty good job hanging that label on their party as well. When your most prominent voices in the media are certifiably insane (Beck), short-tempered and unlikable (O'Reilly), or the exact physical embodiment of what a person thinks of when they hear the term 'fatcat' (Limbaugh), then there's nowhere to go but up.

...and back to Skylanders talk... :-)

Limbaugh is an entertainer, first and foremost. He is not a newscaster or a journalist. Too many people take what he says WAY too seriously. O'Reilly leans right, but he is an independent. He has many viewpoints that don't line up with the right. And I don't think Beck has enough gravitas to warrant discussion. He's small potatoes.

Sorry to bring politics into this thread. Agreed, back to Skylanders.

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I live in a greedy republican state. Everyone here cares about how much profit they can make. People treat Skylanders here like its gold.

Greed is not a republican quality. There are plenty of greedy democrats and independents out there, too. But the media has done a great job hanging that label on republicans.

I agree. Despite voting Democrat, I view Democrats as the lesser of two evils. In other words, politics as a whole, is evil.

There is a lot of greedy people here, though, who feel humans shouldn't help fellow humans. Some here, with money, think others should work for their own money, because they did.

I realize some people are homeless by their own addcord, while others can't help needing help. I help anyone regardless, because we are all humans. Why not help one another?

I do agree, though. All of politics has corruption in it, via politicians themselves.

EDIT: Didn't see the Limbaugh talk. Only reason I dislike the guy, is because he did this about Michael J. Fox.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpFC9uziVhE

Someone mentioned O'Reilly. Did anyone see him nerd rage here?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-Y3HJNU_s

What a dork.

I'm proudly apolitical. Both parties are exactly the same, and I find a real hero, like Batman, is more deserving of my write-in vote.

LOL! Yeah, this is how Batman gets the voters to line up.

Batman: Go vote for me.

Guy: Who are you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...detailpage#t=8s

*voter runs to the poll*

The first time I could vote was in '04, and I became a registered Batvoter. Returned to the Batvoting Cave in '08, and although he didn't win, I feel I've got many reasons to continue to support my candidate in what is sure to be a heated 2012 election. He's rich, but a man of the people. Tough on crime, but opposes the death penalty. Not afraid to get his hands dirty. Always the lesser of two evils, unless he's running against Superman, who isn't eligible anyway since he's technically an immigrant. While Obama was instilling us with false promises of hope and change in '08, Batman put away the freaking Joker, the greatest criminal mastermind the city of Gotham had ever seen--and he did it with his own two hands. That's real leadership!

well i know that DP is coming out in australia on the 29th at least because its on the eb games website so i dont think its a toys r us exclusive for 30 days in australia

I just hope TRU has DP 21st or things get serious!

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I just hope TRU has DP 21st or things get serious!

We already know that they won't have it then.

Spyro, you never know. My hopes aren't high, but I'm hoping DP will be there. I asked my TRU and the guy said he thinks he will so.... *shrug*

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I just hope TRU has DP 21st or things get serious!

We already know that they won't have it then.

I still have hopes myself activision said march if toysrus doesnt have it this week then that means it has to come out next week sense after next week its april. Also toysus said later in the month really with only 1 week left how is that later in the month i wouldnt believe toysrus as they prolly have no clue what activision is even sending them.

The manufacturing thing is total TRU fabrication as well. I mean come on. Geekdad has one. Pennyman here has one. Gameinformer has one. Some lady in dinky random-town Colorado put Sunburn on her cake. There is no problem. Only Toys R Us and their lack of better information.

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I will show up on the 21st, but i'm not buying single packs unless they have all three of Lightning Rod, Cynder and Zook. Even if they do, I'll be pissed if there are no triple packs.

Ditto! There's a reason why I don't have Cynder. My wallet wants that triple pack!

How is this possible!?!? Why do they get first and we have to wait?

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I just asked if they could give me information on the Skylanders event on the 21st. They put me on hold for like, 5-7 minutes while they went and got the info and came back and told me. I called 2 TRUs and only Altoona mentioned the one per customer thing. She told me that and I said 'one per customer per character?' and she said 'No. One period. One Skylander toy per customer'.

Yup, that's what I was told by my local TRU.

I have a class at 10 but I have 2 friends going for me :]

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I have money...but I left my balls in my wife's purse...therefore she has to okay me blowing exorbitant amounts of money on frivolous toys. Ah...I guess that's married life. I'd like to think of it as an investment...yeah...that's what it is....wink wink...nudge nudge.

Too funny, as I'm in the same boat. But mine are for the kids...that's it...it's all about the kids!

I just hope that my small town gets them. I wont have any trouble obtaining them but my store has to get them on the 21st for me to have them. Otherwiae Ill be trading my unopened EOI and cynder for one of the single packs and DP to someone that needs them. What blows my mind is that when stores like wal mart get chop chops and old characters they are gone within 24 hours. Seriously do people still need those old characters? And scalpers have to be realizing that the majority of people will not buy them on ebay. There are the same listings everyday for the same figures. I just want to see full shelves and walk in a store look through them and get what I need and go home. Something tells me Giants will be the same old bs if I decide to get involved.

If they limit to only 1 skylander per person then I'm not even bothering with it, that is crazy...

^My TRU probably won't even have that because its a small town

The limit should be one of each Skylander. I know my Toys R Us is doing it, but I don't know what or if they have a limit set.

My TRU doesn't even have scalpers.

so wait, ignitor is coming out in a single pack along with zook lightning rod...? and also, will the prices for triple/adventure packs be reduced from $25 to $20?

^no, why would they be reduced in price? And yes Ignitor is a single pack I believe.

Yes 1 less skylander to look for on eBay

Decided to stop in TRU tonight, and they had several different 3 packs. They told me it will be limited to two per character per person on the 21st also. I picked up the Wrecking Ball, Stealth Elf, and Sonic Boom pack since a friend of mine needed Sonic Boom, and I needed Wrecking Ball. Leaves me with an extra Stealth Elf. Is anyone interested in her?

Edit: I have good feedback in several online trading communities, and will sell at cost plus actual shipping. I know several have mentioned needing her. If there is another better place to post this, please direct me to it.

My TRU is doing first come first serve, which I think is good because all the other things are worthless. Anyways what skylanders are you guys going to look for on the day. For me it's, Stealth Elf, L-Trigger Happy, Lightning Rod, Zook, and Ignitor.

^ I'm looking for a second L. Trigger Happy (maybe) and a Blue Bash (wishful thinking). It would be very convenient if Dragon's Peak and the three pack with Zook, Lighting Rod and Cynder are released that day, but I doubt it.

Don't get your hopes down Opal. For sure the three pack will be there. DP not really sure, but it should..

Ive got an extra unopened L Trig and blue bash and 100% positive feedback on trading sites as well. Just saying in case anyone finds wave 4 before me. Lol i started buying 3 of most figures after I had my original 2. Ive traded most of the older ones but still have an extra of the last two waves and adventure pack.

EDIT: I have been curious as to how I ordered 3 blue bash's amd got conformation emails on all 3 but it said one per household. I used my account, my dad's and mom's. All going to the same shipping address but different accounts. I dont sell any figures I only trade. Im not a scalper. I open one and leave one unopened to collect and one to trade or give away. I didnt think it would work but it did. So TRUs crap system a sxalper can just make 50 accounts and buy all of them. Yeah its more time consuming but they will do what they have to. Its how they make their money. Just like wednesday they will probably ull up.in a van or a bus and have everyone they know buy these figs at TRau to sell on ebay. I really hope they made two truck loads for each store.

Now we know we the pre sells go so fast. Scalpers getting lots of accounts to use to buy them....

All I am hoping for on the 21st is the two new ones and sonic boom and voodood... Seeing how I have never seen any of those anywhere in my city... all others I have seen at one time or another.... If they have DP, great... if not, at least I hope they have these 4 singles... and god I wish Best Buy would get some merchandise soon... got about $100 in gift cards that I am dieing to use on skylanders, but I will end up paying money at TRU instead...

I know none of the stores have skylanders. When I was out I just saw Ghost Roaster and that was it. When will stores get more figures, does anybody know?

Well, if anyone can score me 5 Zook, 5 Lightning Rod, and 1 Ignitor, I will pay them plus hook them up somehow. I have a good imagination, so...

Interesting.... LTH is actually in the TRU advert tomorrow (Sunday 3/18) along with starter packs @ $45.

http://toysrus.shoplocal.com/t...n-this-weeks-ad

One has to presume that they have been holding back LTH figures and are putting them out in the AM tomorrow (or today for you east coasters...)

-VM

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Interesting.... LTH is actually in the TRU advert tomorrow (Sunday 3/18) along with starter packs @ $45.

http://toysrus.shoplocal.com/t...n-this-weeks-ad

One has to presume that they have been holding back LTH figures and are putting them out in the AM tomorrow (or today for you east coasters...)

-VM

Nope, one local TRU had them on Friday - my brother picked up two - one for me one for him.

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Quote: ViDeOmAnCiNi

Interesting.... LTH is actually in the TRU advert tomorrow (Sunday 3/18) along with starter packs @ $45.

http://toysrus.shoplocal.com/t...n-this-weeks-ad

One has to presume that they have been holding back LTH figures and are putting them out in the AM tomorrow (or today for you east coasters...)


-VM

Nope, one local TRU had them on Friday - my brother picked up two - one for me one for him.

I'm hearing L-Trigger Happy being found everywhere except where I am. Maybe now every TRU is starting to stop putting figures out for 21st. I hope I get him. Isn't he limited edition though?

Limited to a point. At one time Legendary 3-Packs could easily be found. They even shelf-warmed for a while. However, around Christmas, they became a super hot item and went bye-bye for about 2 months. I can see the same happening with L-Trigg. He's around in ample supply for a bit. He will fall off the face of the Earth and for some reason go for near 100 bucks on Evilbay.

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Well, if anyone can score me 5 Zook, 5 Lightning Rod, and 1 Ignitor, I will pay them plus hook them up somehow. I have a good imagination, so...

i can't even afford that!!!!!

I gurantee all of you this wednesday TRU has no zook or lightning rod. They can say what they want but it aint happening. If they come out in march at all it will be next week. Time will tell tho.

Well, I packed up my Skylanders collection and it will have all of the originals (non legendaries) but Cynder. My total out of pocket to complete the whole thing was 60 dollars give or take. It will be heading to a little awesome 5 year old. It will be his first true video game and I hope he'll love it. (My brother's son) So after the 21st, I might not be around much, as my hunt will be over. Fortunately, I have a few doubles and a portal for 3DS and 360 to tide me over. Hoping at some point a kid sells his collection again for like 50 bucks like he did last time. I'll be back!

Happy Hunting all!

So, Xero, is it due to the hassle of finding characters in store, that you're bailing on the franchise? Just curious?

No, I actually had this plan all along. I wasn't intending to give them to Gavin until his Birthday in November, but my brother kinda mentioned a package coming in the mail soon, and now he is excited. So I have shifted his Easter/early Birthday gift to now, and I will get him Giants, and the other stuff left for Birthday and Christmas. I love the game, but my wife kinda doesn't allow for frivolous spending...what with a mortgage, and preparing to have a family. We tend to be overkill when it comes to saving. If I had it my way, I'd have 5 sets of em. But yeah, I will keep buying cheap ones when I see em to build my own collection. Hoping for online Co-op in the expansion. Not gonna hold my breath though. I think this franchise is a breath of fresh air to the industry. I just need to find something new to inject my interest in. I'm tackling Skyrim, MW3, Batman, and a few others right now, and catching up on TV shows I haven't watched. I feel I am in the home stretch with Skylanders...for now.

I have made a few pretty good acquaintances since coming here, so I will be around, don't worry.

Good luck with all of that. I won't get into a mortgage until I sell another script.

GM, are you a director and something? Anyways, xero I thinks that really nice that you are giving the game to him. Does he look up to?

Screenwriter.

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GM, are you a director and something? Anyways, xero I thinks that really nice that you are giving the game to him. Does he look up to?

He is too young to look up to me. But I live in Seattle, and my brother lives in Wisconsin, so I see my nephew about 2 times a year. But he loves to play with me, and I think that's great. I look forward to him playing the game, getting better at it and showing me all his hard work when I visit next. And he'll only like it more the better he gets at it. So it was worth the money. If he doesn't like it? Then I can get it back...lol.