JoeCanuck
General Section => General Joe Talk => Topic started by: pdaat on June 18, 2009, 01:17:47 PM
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I heard tell that the movie figures may be released early (this was completely separate from me hunting for any accidentally released product). I called Hasbro this morning to confirm the rumours and the Hasbro CSR did confirm the release date for at least Wave 1 (I confirmed with specific figs) was moved up from July to June - including Canada.
Next, I called the closest Wal-mart and spoke to the Hasbro area manager and she said she just had the Hasbro rep in yesterday and they had a "mod" (or something like that) of movie stuff out this morning.
I hopped in the car and 40 minutes later I was there. All I could find was the 3 packs though!?!?!? I tracked her down and she meant only the 3 packs were back in stock. I thought I was clear, but I guess not....
I went to Zellers and TRU. Zellers had none in stock or in the back and TRU was sticking to their July 10 (?) date.
Epic fail.
At least I had it confirmed the release date was moved up.
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Interesting.
However, I will say this again. Since TF1 did so well in theatres and on toy shelves, I no longer worry about finding product right away. It will be out, and in full force. So much so, that I wouldn't be surprised at a sale on the Joe stuff within the first 2 weeks.
Considering Walmart and TRU both had sales on TF2 products from day one!!! I won't be surprised if something similar doesn't happen with Joe.
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I spoke to someone else at Wal-Mart. They said the earliest they will have the product in even if Hasbro has changed the release date will be in 2 weeks. He then said perhaps next Friday (the 26th).
And yes, I am one of those kids who went looking for his Christmas presents early.
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If you can find out, see if anyone will let you know if any sales are planned for the release date.
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The only place I know of right now is SmallJoes on July 6th