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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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New Alternators are due sometime at the end of December.
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by egghead
Hmm, I gotta figure out my pre-ordering strategy. I want to pre-order the alts, but I don't know if I want to pay $3-$4 more for each one, or risk not finding them in the stores.
$3 over paid is well worth the headaches. you don't deal with the holiday shoppers, you don't deal with not locating the toy, the hunt is over.

remember, places like BBTS get their toys directly from Hasbro. They then ship directly to you. Target needs to sell down existing stock ... then wait for shipments from Hasbro to the DC to the individual stores.


Order from BBTS

Pros
+ faster delivery
+ save on gas

Cons
- no fun
- toys are as is ... if the case is bashed, you get a bashed case.
- a bit more


Hunt them down

Pros
+ slightly cheaper
+ the new TF tingle
+ pick and choose toys, if one is bashed, don't buy it.

Cons
- gas is a killer
- xmas shoppers buy everything this time of year
- slower arrival times
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Suba-Saab
New Alternators are due sometime at the end of December.
Actually, they've started shipping.

Places like BBTS should have them in stock this week.
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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I seriously almost caved into buying some of the new Cybertron figures. I was waiting in line on Black Friday at TRU and I was stuck standing in the aisle with the Transformers for 10 minutes. It was pure hell. :a:
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by e3NiNe
Order from BBTS

Pros
+ faster delivery
+ save on gas

Cons
- no fun
- toys are as is ... if the case is bashed, you get a bashed case.
- a bit more
Pony up for collector's grade and you won't have any worries. For the extra $1 - $2, they make sure that they are sending you the absolute best of the bunch. If you're not happy, contact them and they'll take care of it.
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Hambone
I seriously almost caved into buying some of the new Cybertron figures. I was waiting in line on Black Friday at TRU and I was stuck standing in the aisle with the Transformers for 10 minutes. It was pure hell. :a:
Watch the JDM Cybertron TV episodes, and then it will be real hell. I made the mistake of watching that series (thanks Andrew) and now I want them all.
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Hambone
I seriously almost caved into buying some of the new Cybertron figures. I was waiting in line on Black Friday at TRU and I was stuck standing in the aisle with the Transformers for 10 minutes. It was pure hell. :a:
:run: best line ever
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:16 AM
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Oh poop.


Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Hambone
Oh poop.


Geek worlds are colliding!
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Suba-Saab
Geek worlds are colliding!
It's blasphemy.




but I'm going to have to get them



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