darkSpyro

I hear it's either this Sunday or Monday. Which is it?

If I go on Monday, but W3 & and the Darks and Lights come out on Sunday, is there a good chance I can still get them?

Sunday.
You may have a chance if you get to the store right when they open. I'm not sure what each store has in stock.
I'm going Sunday to TRU & Target because whatever I don't get at one, I can go to to the other.
Hopefully get the figures I need as well as the two new packs.

Is Target getting them Sunday too or just TRU?

I believe both, but I'm not sure.

If I'm not mistaken, Dark and Light are TRU exclusives. At least, initially. That might change later.

I wish Activsion came down on toys r us for pricing skylanders stuff a buck or 2 higher then anywhere else, its kinda annoying now really.

Quote: megaman312

I wish Activsion came down on toys r us for pricing skylanders stuff a buck or 2 higher then anywhere else, its kinda annoying now really.

I'm pretty sure that's TRU's fault

Yeah, but TRU has sales WAY more and WAY deeper than anyone else, putting the price on average 'lower' than everywhere else, for SL AND DI.
- Unreall

That's how TRU works, slightly higher prices and frequent sales. It's their sales model. You can do ok if you stick to sales, but they depend on people buying stuff while in the store rather than bargain hunters waiting for their sales.

The best gaming deal in general is Best Buy with their Gamer's Club. You can get that on sale often (most recently for $25 for two years with a $40 game). It is a solid 20% off and stacks with any of their other sales except price matching. For Skylanders, their stocking is a bit frustrating though, but if they do have it (it is great for Wave 1) you get a lower base price plus 20% off plus whatever sale they may have going. Combined with their Black Friday deals you could really save a bunch this year if you are a gamer.

For example, whenever they do get in the Light/Dark Packs with GCU you could get them for $23.99. Great deal if you are patient.

Quote: megaman312

I wish Activsion came down on toys r us for pricing skylanders stuff a buck or 2 higher then anywhere else, its kinda annoying now really.

Our TRU prices on Skylanders are the same as Target, WalMart and Gamestop so I don't have an issue shopping there. They also tend to have more/better sales such as Buy 1 get 1 40 - 50% off. Right now they have Giants on sale for 70% off.

You must live near a magical Toys R Us. At most TRUs, cores are $10.99, Trap Masters $16.99, and the expansions are going to be $31.99 as opposed to MSRP, which is $29.99. At my other local Toys R Us, some things are marked up as much as 20-25 percent over MSRP, they charge Toys R Us Times Square prices.

Quote: LordElohim

You must live near a magical Toys R Us. At most TRUs, cores are $10.99, Trap Masters $16.99, and the expansions are going to be $31.99 as opposed to MSRP, which is $29.99. At my other local Toys R Us, some things are marked up as much as 20-25 percent over MSRP, they charge Toys R Us Times Square prices.

Same here...it's a $2 markup at TRU on Trapmasters and these new expansion packs. I keep reiterating it, but TRU BOGO 40% off sales turn out to be less than 20% off per item when you factor in their markup. Sure, it beats paying the regular price, but when sales happen at any other major retailer, they almost always beat TRU sales and Best Buy gamers club unlocked beats their BOGO 40% any day of the week if you break down the math. Sure, you get a better selection of figures to choose from at TRU, but if you're like me, you probably already have every Skylanders figure on sale today at TRU. To the kid who's got maybe 10-20 figures at home, TRU wins hands down, but only because of the selection of figures to choose from.