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[Jawmuncher]

Toys R Us just sounds like pain. So glad they haven't had a exclusive I've wanted yet. Hopefully they never do. Only need a few more and I really hope they aren't exclusive.

But out of Ganondorf, Palutena, Dark Pit, and Zero Suit Samus. One of them I already expect will fall victim.

 

[Dr. Black Jack]

Already 10 people here, 5th in line.

 

[Ulysses 31]

Already 10 people here, 5th in line.

Is that line solely for Amiibo? >.>

 

[Jawmuncher]

Is that line solely for Amiibo? >.>

Did some other collectible toy come out today?

 

[HUELEN10]

Woot!

 

[Dr. Black Jack]

Is that line solely for Amiibo? >.>

Yep.

Two other people showed up yelling at each other for not going at midnight. They're currently playing Pokemon cards on a blanket, swearing and being total douchebags. Can't wait to see them get denied, might film it.

 

[Ulysses 31]

Did some other collectible toy come out today?

I don´t know, that´s why I asked. ^^

 

[ChaosXVI]

I live in a pretty small city, of around 50K people...Toys R Us doesn't open until 10, and I am done with work at 10:30. What does anyone think my chances are of a Greninja preorder?

 

[RootCause]

I live in a pretty small city, of around 50K people...Toys R Us doesn't open until 10, and I am done with work at 10:30. What does anyone think my chances are of a Greninja preorder?

Depends on how much people care about amiibo in your area.

 

[Vidiot]

I so can't wait until the smash line is over. I'm in too deep to quit now but one I've finally collected ask the smash line I'm not touching another amiibo line (fuck it not even zelda) unless nintendo get their shit together.

 

[Jawmuncher]

I so can't wait until the smash line is over. I'm in too deep to quit now but one I've finally collected ask the smash line I'm not touching another amiibo line (fuck it not even zelda) unless nintendo get their shit together.

I only see the issue sticking around for smash. Once it's done things should be ok. Maybe not perfect but definitley not to this scale.

 

[Cappa]

I live in a pretty small city, of around 50K people...Toys R Us doesn't open until 10, and I am done with work at 10:30. What does anyone think my chances are of a Greninja preorder?

I don't think anyone but yourself can answer that lol

 

[georly]

I'm going around 8am. If I see more than 10 people I'm going directly to work!

That's what I did. 8 AM, 20 people in line, turned around, went to work. 2 hours of my time could buy me amiibo from scalpers (which i'd rather not do). Not wasting 2 hours for nothing. Screw this amiibo madness. Lucario was my wave 3 bane, greninja is my wave 4.

If target delivers, I should get an extra jigglypuff which i'm willing to trade for a greninja.

 

[RootCause]

That's what I did. 8 AM, 20 people in line, turned around, went to work. 2 hours of my time could buy me amiibo from scalpers (which i'd rather not do). Not wasting 2 hours for nothing. Screw this amiibo madness. Lucario was my wave 3 bane, greninja is my wave 4.

Where are you from? I'm like 15 minute away from my try. Hope there aren't many people.

 

[georly]

Where are you from? I'm like 15 minute away from my try. Hope there aren't many people.

The DC metro area. For reference, I showed up an hour early for lucario (on release day) and was 3rd in line back then (store only had one extra). By 10 AM there were 8 people in line. Was kinda hoping the situation would be similar today. Nope.

 

[Novel Mike]

My co-workers showed up at 7:30 and were 15th in line at the Toys R Us in Winston Salem, NC.

I hope they all get one but sheesh this is nuts.

 

[Geedorah]

My co-workers showed up at 7:30 and were 15th in line at the Toys R Us in Winston Salem, NC.

I hope they all get one but sheesh this is nuts.

Same story - but Cary, NC. The store only had 10 preorders, so I got boned.

Here is to hoping someone here will be open to trading - I have quite a nice closet of trade fodder, so fingers-crossed...

I'll also ask when the first guy started camping

First guy at our location was there before 5AM, the dedication is real

 

[friskykillface]

On my way now so let's see how many people are there

I'll also ask when the first guy started camping

 

[RootCause]

The DC metro area. For reference, I showed up an hour early for lucario (on release day) and was 3rd in line back then (store only had one extra). By 10 AM there were 8 people in line. Was kinda hoping the situation would be similar today. Nope.

Okay, thanks. I was one of the first to get lucario. No issues, but there wasn't an announcement for preorders. So it might be much harder for me this time.

 

[LiK]

fucking insane what's going on with Greninja. I'm just gonna get him on eBay.

 

[georly]

fucking insane what's going on with Greninja. I'm just gonna get him on eBay.

Yeah, I'll try trading, and if not, ugh. I really really don't want to promote/help scalpers.

 

[xKilltheMx]

My store had 18 Greninja... I was 25th there. Fuck.

 

[Cormano]

My store had 18 Greninja... I was 25th there. Fuck.

Wtf, i cant get out of work until 5, i'm going to have to eBay him.

 

[LiK]

Yeah, I'll try trading, and if not, ugh. I really really don't want to promote/help scalpers.

all that effort is worth a couple of bucks for them. saved me gas money and time.

 

[xplicitone]

People camped out since 5pm yesterday wtf?! 3 hours before both stores here and both have 10+ waiting in line, damnit!

 

[friskykillface]

Well the "good" thing is that'll it'll be like $40 on release date since everyone will be trying to get rid of him asap
Might go $30 -$40 from impatient sellers

Last resort though which is a bummer to say lol

 

[kirby_fox]

Yawn. Just woke up, how's the li-

oh....those are long. I wonder how bad it is at mine. I'll head out shortly, it's cold as balls out there.

 

[RootCause]

People camped out since 5pm yesterday wtf?! 3 hours before both stores here and both have 10+ waiting in line, damnit!

Around 12 people in line. Bummer. I'm going to stick it out.

 

[Kilau]

Well, I got to my tru at about 7:30am. Saw a bunch of cars already there, couldn't tell how many people in line though because it was covered.

Walk up, lol 20+ people already with 2 and half hours to go, all there for Greninja. I had a good wave 4 run...

 

[RootCause]

People camped out since 5pm yesterday wtf?! 3 hours before both stores here and both have 10+ waiting in line, damnit!

Where are you from? if you don't mind me asking.

 

[georly]

all that effort is worth a couple of bucks for them. saved me gas money and time.

I mean, I guess they waited several hours of their time. Probably 3-8 hours for some. If they want 40 bucks for 8 hours of work, good on them for working less than minimum wage.

 

[G0523]

I'm still stuck in traffic due to it being rush hour. D: I knew this would happen.

 

[Jawmuncher]

I mean, I guess they waited several hours of their time. Probably 3-8 hours for some. If they want 40 bucks for 8 hours of work, good on them for working less than minimum wage.

Unless you have to get the American Box, importing will be cheaper.

 

[crimnos]

all that effort is worth a couple of bucks for them. saved me gas money and time.

I was going to say, this might be the one time that paying scalper prices is warranted. Wonder if the price of all this hassle will end up baked in and Greninja will be one of the more expensive amiibo.

 

[spyroflame0487]

10 people in lin . I got out to go wait and was #12. Some people came after me and its pouring rain here, and cold. A woman finally comes out at 8:30 and says they only have 10 of each to preorder. What the fuck. Who even decided that's all TRU is gonna alot per store?

Absolute insanity. 110% done with this nonsense. If someone has an extra they might not want, let me know otherwise I guess I'll skip greninja because I'm not paying $30-$40 for him.

 

[friskykillface]

Well there are like 14 people here.

And I vaguely remember the guy said 10-15 greninjas would be available

Might just take the semi L and go home

 

[RootCause]

Apparently only 10. I'm 12.

 

[LiK]

I mean, I guess they waited several hours of their time. Probably 3-8 hours for some. If they want 40 bucks for 8 hours of work, good on them for working less than minimum wage.

I was going to say, this might be the one time that paying scalper prices is warranted. Wonder if the price of all this hassle will end up baked in and Greninja will be one of the more expensive amiibo.

haha yea, with ebay fees and paypal fees, they get even less. hope it was worth it for them.

 

[crimnos]

10 people in lin . I got out to go wait and was #12. Some people came after me and its pouring rain here, and cold. A woman finally comes out at 8:30 and says they only have 10 of each to preorder. What the fuck. Who even decided that's all TRU is gonna alot per store?

Absolute insanity. 110% done with this nonsense. If someone has an extra they might not want, let me know otherwise I guess I'll skip greninja because I'm not paying $30-$40 for him.

Wow, even Pac-Man is that limited? That's insane.

 

[georly]

Unless you have to get the American Box, importing will be cheaper.

My entire collection is US and I keep them in box, so yes, I need american box

Apparently only 10. I'm 12.

 

[friskykillface]

I still think pac man x charizard x wario will be flooded

That's just insane if they aren't

 

[Geedorah]

Well there are like 14 people here.

And I vaguely remember the guy said 10-15 greninjas would be available

Might just take the semi L and go home

It is either 10 or 20 per store, iirc - based on how many other TRU are in the area mostly. I'd try and confirm your store is a 10 or a 20, but sounds pretty unlikely. Wishin' you all the best.

Wow, even Pac-Man is that limited? That's insane.

Pretty sure everyone that is refering to a "he" is talking about Greninja

 

[Velcro Fly]

I still think pac man x charizard x wario will be flooded

That's just insane if they aren't

yep. thought so for a while. may be tough to get day 1 but they will be the ones restocked after the initial rush of them coming out.

 

[spyroflame0487]

Wow, even Pac-Man is that limited? That's insane.

Yeah although 4 people were not getting Pac so he was technically available but I'm not standing in line in the rain and cold for him especially when he'll probably be like sonic and mega.

 

[crimnos]

It is either 10 or 20 per store, iirc - based on how many other TRU are in the area mostly. I'd try and confirm your store is a 10 or a 20, but sounds pretty unlikely. Wishin' you all the best.



Pretty sure everyone that is refering to a "he" is talking about Greninja

Nah the post I quoted specifically said 10 "of each", which implies Pac-man is limited to 10 as well. Thought he would be the prize if you didn't get a Greninja. Seems not. I thought I heard that Pac is actually surprisingly hard to find in Europe?

^^ Ah there we go.

 

[Geedorah]

Nah the post I quoted specifically said 10 "of each", which implies Pac-man is limited to 10 as well. Thought he would be the prize if you didn't get a Greninja. Seems not.

Just 'cause they are limiting preorders on Pacman doesn't at all mean he will be limited though

 

[crimnos]

Just 'cause they are limiting preorders on Pacman doesn't at all mean he will be limited though

Well, yeah, I wasn't trying to imply that. Just surprised me that they would have such a limit at this event. I could see limiting to 20 but not 10.

 

[Zonic]

I still think pac man x charizard x wario will be flooded

That's just insane if they aren't

Yeah, those three will easily be the most common out of Wave 4. Charizard &/or Wario might be uncommon, but Pac Man is one of the biggest names in gaming, so I'm sure he won't be hard to find at all (at least eventually).

Also helps I could've sworn Mario Party 10 leaked that there would be another Wario but in yellow outfit form for the Super Mario line.

 

[Akim]

I'm not gonna be able to get a Greninja. I've been so far out of the amiibo game lately. Burned out.

 

[TheOmegaSpartan]

I've about given up on preordering Wave 4. If preorders open again at Walmart/TRU/BB etc., I'm certain I'll miss it again and when Amazon finally decides to open their orders I know I'll be out of luck, too.

I don't have a single Wave 4 amiibo preordered (PlayAsia cancelled my restock orders last week) and I won't pay scalper prices unless I'm missing one or two from the set, not the whole wave!

I was thinking of camping out before Midnight of May 29th at Target but considering people are lining up at TRU earlier than that for just one amiibo, and for a preorder no less, my only chances are camping out the entire day before release which I won't do.

Morale is down to an all time low. I only have 4 extra amiibo to trade (Falcon, Pit, Lucario, Gold Mario) and going by how hard some of these are to get in the US, I'll be lucky to trade all 4 just for one Wave 4 amiibo.

Maybe I'll wait for a restock...