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Title: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: SnowHawk on May 09, 2012, 10:39:29 AM
http://www.toysrus.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3529714 (http://www.toysrus.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3529714)

toysrus.com (too bad it's not toysrus.ca) have pre-order available for G.I. Joe Retaliation figures and vehicles.

Hopefully we'll see them in Canada soon.

The shipping date listed is May 28/12.

(http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-12632221t130.jpg)
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: ARROW on May 09, 2012, 07:29:58 PM
My source says that these toys will appear on TRU shelves come may 28th. My local store already has the vehicles in the back area. Figures are inbound.
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: condor knight on May 10, 2012, 08:22:17 AM
I have the delta vehicles in stock and all the rest on the way
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: ARROW on May 12, 2012, 02:51:30 AM
My source at TRU tells me the Retaliation figures are in the stockroom as of today--at my local store. They do have a street date that is supposed to be adhered to--the aforementioned May 28th.
Its hard to say how well the product will sell--I was told that the initial reaction is that some of it is interesting, and some is ho-hum. My source tells me that a manager said that if the stuff doesn't sell much within about 3 months time--then it'll get discounted. That is likely an off-hand comment, and not an official policy though, so expect things to be different store-to-store.
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: canprime on May 12, 2012, 06:39:49 AM
My source at TRU tells me the Retaliation figures are in the stockroom as of today--at my local store. They do have a street date that is supposed to be adhered to--the aforementioned May 28th.
Its hard to say how well the product will sell--I was told that the initial reaction is that some of it is interesting, and some is ho-hum. My source tells me that a manager said that if the stuff doesn't sell much within about 3 months time--then it'll get discounted. That is likely an off-hand comment, and not an official policy though, so expect things to be different store-to-store.

Let's hope that TRU follows the same pattern that has occured recently, intentional or not.  That is releasing stuff and either having a sale at the same time, or a week later.  That or a sale at the same time as a media release.  I'm thinking back to MP Rodimus being released during a 30% off sale and The Avengers toys getting a 30% off sale the week it opens.   
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on May 12, 2012, 02:42:09 PM
I went to TRU yesterday and saw the 6-8" Retaliation figures http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12827415 .  None of the 4" though.  But they should be soon Id think!
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: canprime on May 12, 2012, 06:19:57 PM
I went to TRU yesterday and saw the 6-8" Retaliation figures http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12827415 .  None of the 4" though.  But they should be soon Id think!

Which TRU?
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on May 12, 2012, 06:51:02 PM
Bayview and hwy 7 Richmondhill
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: bandonov on May 12, 2012, 10:54:09 PM
I was at that TRU today as well!  They have 21 Pegs set up for GI Joe!
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: condor knight on May 17, 2012, 11:10:04 PM
I will have the figures and alpha vehicles in stock tomorrow and Monday
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: SnowHawk on May 25, 2012, 04:40:52 PM
Toys R Us in Newmarket has everything from the first wave.  I got everything today, except for the stupid motorcycles.
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: Redmao on May 25, 2012, 06:12:42 PM
Toys R Us in Newmarket has everything from the first wave.  I got everything today, except for the stupid motorcycles.
That's good news.
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on May 25, 2012, 07:29:27 PM
I picked up a couple of figs.  I only opened CC so far, I might pick up 1 or 2 more as a Shadow Guard. I like him but I really notice the missing ankle joint when trying to pose him :( The knee joint isnt a big deal but without a stand he cant stand up unless hes straight legged.
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: SnowHawk on May 28, 2012, 02:19:52 PM
The Toys R Us in Barrie just put out the single carded figures on Saturday.  They were already sold out of Cobra Commander, Cobra Trooper and Joe Trooper.
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: ARROW on June 02, 2012, 05:44:10 PM
Has anyone seen the Retaliation figures at a retailer other than TRU in Canada, such as Walmart?
Title: Re: G.I. Joe Retaliation at Toys R Us
Post by: canprime on June 02, 2012, 06:35:47 PM
Has anyone seen the Retaliation figures at a retailer other than TRU in Canada, such as Walmart?

Yep, my local Walmart has everything except the large vehicles.