Retro Action Heroes Hit the Shelves

[Luke Landwalker]

If I dont find them this week Im going to ebay.

[Obi]

At least I didn't get scorched on the deal. $80 for all four plus $12 shipping.

But I do want the thrill of seeing them on pegs. Someday...

[Kal-El]

I've struck out a half dozen times at several TRU's in the Portland area.

Last night I succumbed and ordered a set through an eBay seller. I feel dirty.

Don't feel bad I'm almost there with ya.

[Obi]

I've struck out a half dozen times at several TRU's in the Portland area.

Last night I succumbed and ordered a set through an eBay seller. I feel dirty.

[geoffdude]

i got mine last weekend. love'em! ^^

An 8.0 condition copy of that book in your sig just became the 1st comic to sell for a Million dollars last month. Then.. a few days later a similar condition Detective Comics #27 sold for even more at $1,075,500.

[Iron_fox85]

i got mine last weekend. love'em! ^^

[ScottA]

Well I went again today not expecting much since I was told the truck comes on Tuesdays now. Turned the corner... And there they were... Two complete sets hanging there. Had I even remotely thought they'd be there I would have taken my camera. Both Lex's were unstitched. All had their accesories. I bought one set and left one. It was actually pretty cool seeing Megos in the stores again. Both the cashier and another person commented on them as I was checking out. Kudos to Mattel and Doc. Looking forward to Wave 2.

[megomania]

It's in front of his left boot heel. The angle of the pic and the lantern just makes it obscured.

Actually, no...it's missing. I looked last night. I think someone needs glasses

[D!n0-M@n]

Some of the early cell phone pics of the figures in the wild showed a 22.99 price point... I paid 19.99 each here in FL. These pricing structures are usually regional for retail... though TRU seems fairly uniform in my experience - as opposed to say, Target, where some pricing and certainly clearance discount waves have store manager discretion attached and can vary a lot store by store. I'd be interested to know if it's a state thing for TRU, or something to do with population density (maybe urban areas impact freight charge, etc)

That's a good point and a good question.
Regardless of whether it's regional or whatever, I still just feel these guys are pricey for a TOY of their nature. However, as a collectible they're priced fairly. The points of view of each consumer is what makes all the difference.
Will I buy them all? Yes, because I'm a collector and I'm VERY GRATEFUL that I can buy them as a collector. Would I buy them for a child? Never. I don't feel the price is justifiable. And given the weak points of these figures that have been given all over this forum, that makes me feel that way even more so and that they'd never withstand the pounding of aggressive play.
Just my opinion.

[Trappy Trek Freak]

I just got my wave one set in and I love em. I usually just order stuff but its always awesome to find em in the stores its kinda like a suprise, like seeing a panther in the wilderness. LOL

[D!n0-M@n]

I gotta disagree somewhat. Every week my two older children do chores around the house to earn their toy money, and every Saturday morning we go to TRU so they can spend it. Both children have learned to save their money for a week or two if there is a toy they really want bad enough.
Although they both could afford one $10 toy per week, more often than not they choose to wait the extra week so they can buy the single larger toy. Don't get me wrong, there are weeks when $10 is enough for that long evasive wrestler or Barbie; however, saving for an additional week to pay for the higher priced toy is not something they fear so long as they want it.
Just my opinion and observations within my own family.

It really does come down to the child I guess. My experience is with kids that can't spend their money fast enough, but want the things they like too. If it means going for things that are cheaper/less expensive versions of something they like they'll go for that rather than wait. It really does depend on the child in that respect.

[drmego]

I don't see it - the lantern is pretty big. Contact Mattel customer service at
the 800 number on the back of the package or at Mattel Consumer Relations - Products, Parts, Service, Instructions, and FAQs.

[Tothiro]

IS GREEN LANTERN MISSING HIS lANTERN?.....I DONT SEE IT IN THIS PHOTO.

It's in front of his left boot heel. The angle of the pic and the lantern just makes it obscured.

[SeattleEd]

That looks like Alderwood TRU.
I went there on Sunday morning and found them. No supes. I left that one LL there. That was the only one worth getting for me. But walked away with none.
Though it felt good walking in TRU and seeing these on pegs. Of course in the clearance section?

I'm passing on this wave.

Did you check Northgate TRU? I did and it's still empty. How lame is that? That's the closest one to Seattle. Alderwood is the next county over.

Our homies have finally hit the shelves in Seattle, at least at the one I have been checking. Last week when I was there they had two empty pegs, both labeled DCU World's Greatest. Today when I went back they were down to one peg, and it was still empty...I almost turned around and walked away but for whatever reason I looked around and saw Sinestro sitting on the shelf. Underneath was a GL and Luthor; no Supes. Bodies look a little wonky but I grabbed all three to compare to the ones I bought on ebay...my GL and Sinestro had wonky bodies also. Regardless of which ones I keep I will probably throw the others up on the Marketplace.

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[megomania]

IS GREEN LANTERN MISSING HIS lANTERN?.....I DONT SEE IT IN THIS PHOTO.

Um, you know..I didn't even notice until now but I just did a double-check and yes he is missing his lantern. Anyone want to buy this $1000 variant??!!