Anybody else obsessively checking Big Lots?

[Sideshow Spock]

You're in the Rochester area, right? I stopped into the stores in Geneva and Canandaigua late last week and found squat. I'm sure I was about a week too late judging by the recent northeast sightings on the MA Facebook page..

I finally got lucky last week, about a week or so after I gave up and bought Superman and Robin from Tammy's Toy Box, which felt reasonably priced. Walmart Canada will have these delayed indefinitely, so I just got the two I really wanted.

One one last search, I knew I missed them at one Big Lots because they had the Mego Minix on the shelf (that no one is talking about... Wednesdays are pretty neat looking!). I hit another one which I do not think is getting them, which led me to another one when had a lone Superman that I picked up. I decided to try one last Big Lots and jackpot! Full case. I bought two Robins and Two Batmans and used two $10 off when you spend $40 coupons (with a couple of candy bars to get the total over $40) to get them for $15 each. I thought about the Joker, but I haven't even opened my regular version and the purple hands are just eh. And I didn't need a third Superman.

So, happy to have finally found these in the store, but it's luck of the draw. If I didn't find them that day, there is a good chance I would have never found them. Hoping another collector found the remaining ones (a set minus Robin).

[Action Martin]

I have no plans on buying these but a friend of mine from CT asked me to pick up Superman if I saw it. So last night I went to the Big Lots in East Stroudsburg, PA and didn't see them in the Christmas section or the toy aisles.

I went back again last Sunday. Still nothing.

[TRDouble]

I finally got lucky last week, about a week or so after I gave up and bought Superman and Robin from Tammy's Toy Box, which felt reasonably priced. Walmart Canada will have these delayed indefinitely, so I just got the two I really wanted.

One one last search, I knew I missed them at one Big Lots because they had the Mego Minix on the shelf (that no one is talking about... Wednesdays are pretty neat looking!). I hit another one which I do not think is getting them, which led me to another one when had a lone Superman that I picked up. I decided to try one last Big Lots and jackpot! Full case. I bought two Robins and Two Batmans and used two $10 off when you spend $40 coupons (with a couple of candy bars to get the total over $40) to get them for $15 each. I thought about the Joker, but I haven't even opened my regular version and the purple hands are just eh. And I didn't need a third Superman.

So, happy to have finally found these in the store, but it's luck of the draw. If I didn't find them that day, there is a good chance I would have never found them. Hoping another collector found the remaining ones (a set minus Robin).

[TRDouble]

I finally got lucky last week, about a week or so after I gave up and bought Superman and Robin from Tammy's Toy Box, which felt reasonably priced. Walmart Canada will have these delayed indefinitely, so I just got the two I really wanted.

One one last search, I knew I missed them at one Big Lots because they had the Mego Minix on the shelf (that no one is talking about... Wednesdays are pretty neat looking!). I hit another one which I do not think is getting them, which led me to another one when had a lone Superman that I picked up. I decided to try one last Big Lots and jackpot! Full case. I bought two Robins and Two Batmans and used two $10 off when you spend $40 coupons (with a couple of candy bars to get the total over $40) to get them for $15 each. I thought about the Joker, but I haven't even opened my regular version and the purple hands are just eh. And I didn't need a third Superman.

So, happy to have finally found these in the store, but it's luck of the draw. If I didn't find them that day, there is a good chance I would have never found them. Hoping another collector found the remaining ones (a set minus Robin).

[wise guy]

I hate wasting time and gas looking for Megos when I can get them online . Big Lots has really bad toy sections in my area so I hope they don't try this with Marvels Megos next year.
The Big lots thing has me re thinking contiuing collecting these

[KnightDetective]

Why do we have to Jump hoops and barrels to find these figures. Why can't we buy them online from an easy vendor who's stocked with these.

Anyone know if this is a "formal" exclusive, meaning something that can't be offered elsewhere at a later date?

I'm not at all angry or anything, but this is proving to be difficult to find so far. I really like the concept. Would like a friction-free method of acquiring stuff like this. If a second run is possible, maybe they could tweak the details they didn't have time for in order to meet the deadline.

[Ivaniski]

Why do we have to Jump hoops and barrels to find these figures. Why can't we buy them online from an easy vendor who's stocked with these.

[Krypt0nite]

I found Superman, Batman, and Robin at the Big Lots in Hoover, AL—no Joker though.

Though the variations are minimal, these figures are very effective, Superman in particular. Distribution issues notwithstanding, I would love to see another dedicated wave of variants.

[Jmass]

Congrats!

[warlock664]

IMG_1247.jpgFinally, after numerous stops at various Big Lots, I stopped in a store while in the Cincinnati area and:

[jwyblejr]

They have a coupon that you get $10 off when you spend $40. It expires on the 17th.

[Jmass]

I know nothing of Big Lots inventory practices nor what their back storage areas look like, but after seeing the white box that holds a case of 9 I can tell you that it’s very small. If they are shipped in that box or a slightly bigger box I can see how they could be difficult to locate. Think small briefcase.

[warlock664]

I’m getting so frustrated trying to find these.
I’ve hit my 2 local Big Lots multiple times with no luck. The manager at one told me Saturday that a location about 100 miles away had 9 - great, I thought, an entire case.
Called them and they couldn’t locate them, but as my wife would be going thru the area Monday, she decided to check in person.
Again, they confirmed 9 in stock, but could not find them.
*sigh*

[Krypt0nite]

Had anyone seen these in the Southeast U.S.?

[LonnieFisher]

Today the Big Lots in Aloha, Oregon had Batman and Joker.