darkSpyro

There is a reason why the general population has a habit of looking down upon adult collectors and I think you'll find it tucked neatly in the greedy arms of selfish scalpers, right along with the case load of variants they're cradling on their merry way to the checkout line before going home to sell them on eBay.

I'm not a huge fan of people who do that sort of thing, no matter how they justify it, not because it makes it difficult for me to get what I'm looking for (although, that certainly doesn't help), but because it makes me feel like I have to overcompensate for their behavior so I'm not mistaken for or lumped into the same category as one of them. I also have no respect for people who openly display their unmitigated compulsion for greed like that.

Anyway, back on topic, do we know if tomorrow is the legitimate street date for these figures, or if it's later next month? This is probably one of my favorite figures in terms of looks and I'd like to make sure I manage to get one before they're gone.

Zer0---I only know that in Florida--at our local TRU--the box of gnarly tree Rex figures had a August 18th sticker on it. It's conflicting with what others have heard and seen. Weird--I don't know what others will experience. I preordered one on that link that was posted here. On that site it said July 31st.
I'll be interested in what happens.

Agree with your post too--different perspective

Yeah, just go ahead and order it off of cduniverse.com - at least you'll get one without wasting a bunch of time driving around trying to beat the Slayers and Drews that are racing to wipe the shelves clean.

http://www.cduniverse.com/prod...673&style=games

I'm just glad to know I don't have to worry about chasing Gnarly down since I already bought the Wii bundle. When my wife saw the blue Wii she wanted it lol, so I bought the bundle and gave my old Wii to some friends who wanted one. In the end everyone wound up happy, so this one is a done deal for me.

Hi shelly, in my store pretty much all we have is legendary bouncer, no one wants him over here

It's interesting which figures become rare--and further which figures in each country. Legendary Bouncer is priced high in US but UK--that is the one you have lots of.
You never know I guess. Thanks for posting fateofear.

Agreed Groovemachine--preorder and save yourself the hassle. Shipping likely costs close to what has costs anyway--that and people's time is worth something too.

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Yeah, just go ahead and order it off of cduniverse.com - at least you'll get one without wasting a bunch of time driving around trying to beat the Slayers and Drews that are racing to wipe the shelves clean.

http://www.cduniverse.com/prod...673&style=games

Seriously dude wtf. I bought myself one, my wife bought herself and son one. 3 ppl wanted 3 items, who gives a crap if we live together, would you feel better if we weren't married and lived apart?

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Yeah, just go ahead and order it off of cduniverse.com - at least you'll get one without wasting a bunch of time driving around trying to beat the Slayers and Drews that are racing to wipe the shelves clean.

http://www.cduniverse.com/prod...673&style=games

Seriously dude wtf. I bought myself one, my wife bought herself and son one. 3 ppl wanted 3 items, who gives a crap if we live together, would you feel better if we weren't married and lived apart?

You're spot on Slayer, don't worry about groovemachine, anybody following this thread with half a brain knows he/she is off base on that comment. groovemachine could have just said "scalpers" or "hoarders" without trying to single out forum members that didn't deserve it, but it shows how groovemachine thinks.......or doesn't.

Groovemachine, you're proving yourself to be a major dunce, man. Lay off the Haterade, dude.

Regarding the general discussion on "scalping" in this thread, I have the following to say:

UncleBob is right (gasp ... am I really saying that?). It's important that we all keep perspective, even as Skylanders fanatics, that these are TOYS. We love them, for now ... but let's be frank and honest ... only a tiny fraction of us are going to really care about Skylanders at all 10 years from now. Ultimately all Skylanders are recreational playthings (yes, even if you keep yours "in the box") and they are (sadly, perhaps in our eyes) disposable and unimportant.

However ... Defpally is also right (sorry to disappoint you, UncleBob)! How can they both be right, you might ask? Well ... I already explained why UncleBob is right. Defpally is right because his assessment of people who purchase multiple is fair and objective. It isn't boorish or overtly emotional.

In the end, like many things in today's culture, many/most of you reading this would prefer everything to be "black and white", where all things can be neatly categorized into "good" or "bad", with no middle ground that creates cognitive dissonance and uncertainty. The world is confusing enough, right? Well, too bad. Get over it. The lines aren't as cleanly drawn as you'd like. I'm not trying to justify anything other than the truth that lashing out at someone like SlayerX, just because he bought 3 Gnarly Tree Rex .... is asinine. You'd think he had pissed in someone's coffee mug or tripped an old lady with a walker on the street. Lay off, seriously.

Many (or most!) of the people that pump out the best, earliest, and most reliable information on this forum, are indeed people who sell Skylanders (gasp!!). If you're dreaming of a "perfect Skylanders world" where every person never ever does anything morally or ethically questionable, but you still receive accurate "insider" info before 99% of consumers from this forum ... then you're doing just that ... dreaming. My mother has an old saying that I always thought was weird ... "you can't have your cake and eat it, too" ... I didn't understand what the heck that meant when I was a child, but I do now. It's basically that you can not expect to get all the things you would prefer unless you're also willing to accept the associated elements that you find displeasing. And that's truth.

.... while ON the actual title topic... did anyone's order get processed yet through cduniverse. Mine is but not sure when it will be shipped.

I managed to get to a local Target and Walmart today and a Toys "R" Us last night. No sign of Gnarly Tree Rex at any of those locations. If it was street dated for today, I'm sure it would have been at at least one of those stores.

In my opinion, Shelly's information is probably correct, but it couldn't hurt to keep an eye out in the meantime.

The money was taken out of my acct but I used Paypal so I'm thinking that is handled differently than cc. Right?

The status of my order says Backordered since 7/31/2013. Anybody else seeing this?

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And, by the way, if you keep on reading my posts you will realize my whole point is over wants vs. needs and how people justify their own scalping because they feel they "need" a WiiU, more Skylander, etc.

...and some people justify their generic hatred of people they know virtually nothing about becayse they feel they "need" (a.k.a. "want") a little plastic toy. Then, they justify negative comments and attacks at people they know next to nothing about who got the little plastic toy they wanted before they did...

#Firstworldproblems all up in here.

You sure do like to argue a lot about those "little plastic toys" you seem to think people should care so little about.

Please tell us, since we aren't allowed to debate less important issues of the day, which real problem should we focus on? Oh scratch that, by that logic this whole site needs to come down, because why waste time discussing first world things like video games and plastic figures? World hunger and war and disease and economics around the world must consume our every waking thought! We haven't a moment to spare for "fun" stuff!

If the little plastic toys are no big deal to you then shut up and move on. Some people like to talk and complain about them. At least we aren't whining over and over about someone reporting us for posting an unsubstantiated "inside scoop" on a variant. Because boy that would be so much more pathetic.

The street date, at least for TRU, is 8/18. That's according to the sticker on the boxes that have arrived there. Apparently, it's supposed to be in the ad (probably with another Skylanders promotion/sale). Here's proof (thanks to prim from CAG):

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You sure do like to argue a lot about those "little plastic toys" you seem to think people should care so little about.

Please tell us, since we aren't allowed to debate less important issues of the day, which real problem should we focus on? Oh scratch that, by that logic this whole site needs to come down, because why waste time discussing first world things like video games and plastic figures? World hunger and war and disease and economics around the world must consume our every waking thought! We haven't a moment to spare for "fun" stuff!

If the little plastic toys are no big deal to you then shut up and move on. Some people like to talk and complain about them. At least we aren't whining over and over about someone reporting us for posting an unsubstantiated "inside scoop" on a variant. Because boy that would be so much more pathetic.

You keep bringing up that Molten Hot Dog thing - then, you whine at be for supposedly bringing it up over and over. Funny.

Regardless - I don't care if you like to whine about little plastic toys. Do it until you're blue in the face and drowning in a sea of your own tears. Complain about it over and over until your so miserable about it that you lose all focus on life and all you can do is focus on the negative around you. I don't care.

With that said, I *will* comment on what I want, when I want. Just like you get to. You'll notice I've never told you or anyone else to "shut up and leave" or any version of that. Y'all are welcome to your opinions. Just don't cry and whine (and focus on the negative all the time) when someone else posts an opinion that differs from yours.

And, by the way, you keep trying to deflect the conversation from your original claim and are continuing your mission to turn yet another thread into a "UncleBob is stupid again" post. You still haven't explained how anyone is "made" to buy little plastic toys. Is there a scalper mafia that comes into your home, takes inventory, and if you don't have enough Skylanders, they kill your pets in their sleep or something?

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Is there a scalper mafia that comes into your home, takes inventory, and if you don't have enough Skylanders, they kill your pets in their sleep or something?

I literally lol'd at work about this and am now getting sideways looks from my coworkers. Thanks for making my morning, UncleBob, lol.

-Doug

Can we stop debating and arguing over these things. Someone States an opinion, you fight. Someone posts information that can either be questionable or truth, you fight. I'm getting sick of seeing these all over the site. I come here for information about the upcoming figures and talk about how cool the game is, not whine, moan and complain about opinions and what could be better about the game. Its a video game with figures. Nothing more, nothing less. This site was made so people can enjoy themselves. Not to see who is the next Top Scalper. Yeah scalper's suck but accusing people of scalping sucks even worse. If it wasn't for all the info I get on here, I wouldn't come back. Who wants to see a fight all the time?

I really don't get worked up over it, and it really doesn't much affect me. I've always been fortunate with Skylanders to find the figures I want in the stores. I'm just making observations. I don't want you to leave, honestly you amuse me. But, if the conversation distresses you, then that was an invitation for you to leave. I was offering you the freedom to not participate in a conversation that you believe is clearly beneath you.

And no, I didn't respond to your redirection. My point on the subject was clear in the post and the following ones. I was talking about the harmful effects of scalpers, you were homing in on a single word and blowing it all out of proportion - per your usual shtick.

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And, by the way, you keep trying to deflect the conversation from your original claim and are continuing your mission to turn yet another thread into a "UncleBob is stupid again" post.

I'm not trying to do that, I think the last thread sufficiently demonstrated that point. You jumped on that train. Or did I somehow "make" you do it?

Obidawsn: thanks for posting pictures. That's what I saw but must have misread 8/16 instead of 8/18. Next time I'll take photo to avoid mistakes.

Darn.

What event? Can you provide details about it?

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The street date, at least for TRU, is 8/18. That's according to the sticker on the boxes that have arrived there. Apparently, it's supposed to be in the ad (probably with another Skylanders promotion/sale). Here's proof (thanks to prim from CAG):

Ty for the info. I guess I went to a TRU that didn't follow the street date.

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The street date, at least for TRU, is 8/18. That's according to the sticker on the boxes that have arrived there. Apparently, it's supposed to be in the ad (probably with another Skylanders promotion/sale). Here's proof (thanks to prim from CAG):

Went to TRUS this morning, didn't have any G.T.R. on the shelves, so I peeked through the small glass square leading to the stock room, this is what I saw: (or something much clearer! Sorry for the quality of the pic!) They are behind the ladder and about the second shelf down, next to the paper hanging on the shelf.

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I asked the manager to see if he could find the hold until date on these 12 or so Gnarly Tree Rex's sitting on the stockroom shelf. He said "sure", went into the room, came back out and said.......................August 2nd!
I said "Are you sure because I've heard of other stores releasing it the 18th?" He said "you can get him here on the 2nd".

Just so I know I have the right info, Gnarly Tree Rex will be released at Toys r us on the 18th of August right?

18th, yes, unless store employees break street date.

This could just be TRU only. If it's a mass release, it could be at other stores sooner.

What would have been helpful, though, is if someone would have posted the 6-digit item number from their receipt when they bought it. Sigh, I guess I will have to be the one that supplies that info, in order to help those looking for it.

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Just so I know I have the right info, Gnarly Tree Rex will be released at Toys r us on the 18th of August right?

Apparently it depends on the Toys R Us you go to. Mine is releasing him on the 2nd. Shelly's - the 18th. Slayer's - 2 days ago. It depends.

I bet this knowledge helps the dorky scalpers who get to get their hands on them now, grab as much as they can, and sell, before they hit in droves.

Scalpers can't die with their money, and we're all maggot food someday.

I would check your local tru. Some like the one by me might have just not read the box before putting them out. They looked like they restocked as they had a ton of giants out (including 8 ninjini) so I think someone just assumed it was part of it. The guy in electronics I think was new cause I've never seen him there before.

ok, thanks for the help guy's!

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18th, yes, unless store employees break street date.

This could just be TRU only. If it's a mass release, it could be at other stores sooner.

What would have been helpful, though, is if someone would have posted the 6-digit item number from their receipt when they bought it. Sigh, I guess I will have to be the one that supplies that info, in order to help those looking for it.

U want the serial number/barcode ?

Those won't help anyone. TRU looks up items with their 6-digit item number. It should be on the receipt. I think it would go a long way in helping people find these through TRU, since it's on a store-by-store basis on who is selling them now or the 18th.

Barcode for Gnarly is the above picture. I'm also going scan it under targets system and see what comes up later on today. If it's like scarlet and jade it will have it's own dpci number.

Singles are 207001140, 42 is lightcore, 43 is giants, 46 is triples (but not battle packs, cant find a receipt with it but I know it's different), 47- was jade-flashwing alone, 48- was scarlet ninjini.

So I believe gnarly will be 49. I'll check target as i need to drop my sister off there for work. I'll let you know what i find all.

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Those won't help anyone. TRU looks up items with their 6-digit item number. It should be on the receipt. I think it would go a long way in helping people find these through TRU, since it's on a store-by-store basis on who is selling them now or the 18th.

Not sure what number you mean but here is mine, minus the credit info cut off at the bottom.

I could attempt to scan my gnarly at TRU and see what the scanner says but I don't think they show it on it like target...i could be wrong thou.

Keep an eye on Gamestop too, guys. I was looking today, and stores actually have the figures on the way now. According to the sku, there's not a street date on these, so will likely be able to be sold upon arrival. I already have one being put aside for myself when they come in, but I figured people would like to know since everyone is set on TRU and the 18th right now.

I am getting that guy, if it is the last variant I ever get...

Why not preorder zook? Might be easier.

I do not want to order online, and I am still in the middle of my Swap Force saving period. I would want to, but I will have to wait. And school is approaching and beginning the 21st. Yippee.

Wow I actually didn't see what this thread was for at all.

Would anyone mind tl;dr-ing about this? From what I gather, TRU is getting Gnarly Rex singles on 8/18?

Yep, and some TRUS will send them out the 2nd. Hopefully not, as I need time for saving.

If anyone gets online links for it, post it here...I need to get me some.

Both of the ones nearest to me will have them on the 18th.

Targets

Use the edit button.

Guess I'll be getting a Skylander on the Infinity release date! How odd is that?

Maybe it's Activision's plan. How do you compete with your competitor's launch? Simple, you send out massive amounts of your product, plus a new figure (for some of us), to put on the massive amount of space you bought, while said competitor didn't buy much retail space for their product.

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Those won't help anyone. TRU looks up items with their 6-digit item number. It should be on the receipt. I think it would go a long way in helping people find these through TRU, since it's on a store-by-store basis on who is selling them now or the 18th.

Found it
Edited the target one above too sorry for the double image, posting on my phone sucks.

Good form. That should help people out. People can then call their local TRU's and see if the stores even have them, let along their DC's. Thanks.

More of these are poping up on ebay guys, I would call your TRU and maybe even Target and ask. Seems some stores are letting them out earlier then planed.

Unless Activision had a plan to steal some steam from Infinity, I don't see anyone other than TRU holding onto these for some event. I bet once Gamestop, Walmart, etc. get these, they will go out.

EDIT: I personally hope they release ALL Alter Egos like this, so those who missed out on Granite, Molten, Jade, and Polar can get these. It would also be awesome if - like Tree Rex was in the Wii bundle - Royal Double Trouble ended up getting his own single pack, and his inclusion in Battlegrounds was just a limited time bundle deal before going mass retail and by himself.

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Unless Activision had a plan to steal some steam from Infinity, I don't see anyone other than TRU holding onto these for some event. I bet once Gamestop, Walmart, etc. get these, they will go out.

EDIT: I personally hope they release ALL Alter Egos like this, so those who missed out on Granite, Molten, Jade, and Polar can get these. It would also be awesome if - like Tree Rex was in the Wii bundle - Royal Double Trouble ended up getting his own single pack, and his inclusion in Battlegrounds was just a limited time bundle deal before going mass retail and by himself.

At this point anything could be possible, seeing also that I believe Europe hasn't even gotten royal yet right?