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meds081603 Green Sparx Gems: 113
#1 Posted: 19:49:17 25/01/2012 | Topic Creator
I knew toys r us had recently raised figure prices. Just realized today that gamestop also did. Have any other stores raised them too and I just missed it?
Buzzthebatgirl Yellow Sparx Gems: 1526
#2 Posted: 19:50:23 25/01/2012
The price of a single figure has been raised by £1 in the UK since after Christmas (I only got collecting after Chrimbo).
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Sage103082 Green Sparx Gems: 176
#3 Posted: 19:51:43 25/01/2012
I knew Toys r Us was always a bit higher. I just checked out Gamestops site and they still show 19.99 for the triple pack and 7.99 for the singles but none in stock. Did you go to the store and notice the higher prices? and also what were the new prices?
t7gga Yellow Sparx Gems: 1726
#4 Posted: 19:54:59 25/01/2012
doesn't really make a difference in england as there is never any stock to buy anyway
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meds081603 Green Sparx Gems: 113
#5 Posted: 20:44:03 25/01/2012 | Topic Creator
In store at gamestop, 9.99 for singles.
spyroflame0487 Emerald Sparx Gems: 3866
#6 Posted: 20:46:55 25/01/2012
I think they hiked up the price after the new year. Or at least right after they sent out those coupons because they stated for a figure between $7.99-$9.99. It's a bit disappointing really, since TRU kind of had a monopoly with 2 exclusive sets (for a while anyways) but now that they don't any more, it doesn't make sense to push customers away.

Although it's a good business model. They saw how these things were flying off the shelves, so imagine everyone buying them for even .50 more. $1.00 more; how much more money they could make.

I have a uneasy feeling that if and when Skylanders 2: Electric Boogaloo comes out, the figures will probably be $9.99.
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outerdragon Green Sparx Gems: 273
#7 Posted: 21:08:54 25/01/2012
Quote: t7gga
doesn't really make a difference in england as there is never any stock to buy anyway



loooooooool so true
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Monsinour Blue Sparx Gems: 972
#8 Posted: 21:34:45 25/01/2012
I purchased a 3 pack @ gamestop last week for $19.99 so I dont see any price increase here. Target is still $7.99 (but they dont have any) and walmart is $7.96 (and they dont have any). And this reminds me that I have 3 weeks to find singles of whirlwind and double trouble in order to return the 3 pack.

The price hike is the sole reason why I do not keep tabs so closely on TRU as well. Well that and I cant us my TRU coupons on the figures either.
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DocCroc Yellow Sparx Gems: 1668
#9 Posted: 21:36:01 25/01/2012
Quite a few Gamestops in my area have singles priced for $9.99, but are still ringing up for $7.99. Their adventure and triple packs are the same $19.99 price everywhere else.
terranakari Green Sparx Gems: 468
#10 Posted: 21:59:12 25/01/2012
yea in my area Gaemstop is asking $19.99 for Adventure Packs, $19.99 for Triple Packs and $7.99 for single characters, and $60.99 for the starter kits, $49.99 for the 3DS version. And all of that is a dollar off if your a platinum member and u use your card. which i do lol.

Wal-mart is the same and kmart and shopko. =) (in my area these are the prices anyways lol) My area is Iron Mountain, MI.
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Reimu Yellow Sparx Gems: 1076
#11 Posted: 22:01:03 25/01/2012
No increase in prices here in Canada though
OpalOsprey Yellow Sparx Gems: 1127
#12 Posted: 22:17:46 25/01/2012
So far only my local Toy'R'Us has the $9.99 single character packs and $24.99 triple pack price increase like their other stores. I haven't encountered any price increases yet at my local GameStops or any other stores in Snohomish and Everett area of WA.
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GothamLord Yellow Sparx Gems: 1790
#13 Posted: 22:17:55 25/01/2012
My Toys R Us are $9.99 for singles and $24.99 for triple packs but they say they will price match if you bring in advertisement with a lower price.
terranakari Green Sparx Gems: 468
#14 Posted: 22:19:29 25/01/2012
Quote: GothamLord
My Toys R Us are $9.99 for singles and $24.99 for triple packs but they say they will price match if you bring in advertisement with a lower price.


holy crap those prices! X_X
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Fireballz Green Sparx Gems: 298
#15 Posted: 22:45:02 25/01/2012
It's true. When I was at Rego Center the TRU there had Wave 1 and 2 single packs and they cost $11.49!
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BerryShaker Blue Sparx Gems: 540
#16 Posted: 23:12:01 25/01/2012
Toys R Us Times Square around xmas time was charging like $11.99 for single packs... They had a giant bin full of single wave 1 and wave 2 characters smilie
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