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The Toyark › General Toy News › Toys ‘R Us locations to be taking preorders for collectibles

Toys ‘R Us locations to be taking preorders for collectibles

Posted on August 26, 2009 at 7:51 pm by Optimus Scourge under General Toy News

Our very own Runamuck has posted this news from the Toys ‘R Us where he works:

Participating Toys ‘R Us stores are going to be taking Preorders for collector oriented figures like Neca, DC Direct, Diamond Select, Mezco, etc.

It seems they will be ticketed items, meaning, you bring the ticket for a certain item to the register, and they will take your order like a preorder.

this is great news for collectors to be able to get more collectibles at retail!

We don’t know all the details yet, but stay tuned, we will keep you informed!

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  1. Runamuck's Avatar Runamuck says

    08-26-2009, 05:11 PM

    I would've made the title more descriptive, but I didn't have the room.

    Anyways, TRU's(at least my store) are going to be taking preorders/reservations for collector's oriented figures(like Neca, DC Direct, Diamond Select, Mezco, etc). I don't know any specifics, but apparently it's going to start soon...and is sort of like preordering games through them.

    There is a sidecap at the end of the GI Joe/Collector's figures aisle...and there will be a small display with tickets/cards you can take to the cashier an do it like a regular preorder.

    How many figures, what figures, and specifics are unknown to me. But be on the look out for it.

  2. ludovicotek's Avatar ludovicotek says

    08-26-2009, 06:13 PM

    Very cool. Thanks for the info.

    I've actually been pretty surprised sometimes with what TRU will stock. I've found some stuff that would definitely be considered more "collector" than mainstream.

  3. deceptifocus's Avatar deceptifocus says

    08-26-2009, 06:18 PM

    yeah they get alot of the NECA stuff that ive only seen in collector stores besides there, so this will be cool as they also usually have them cheaper

  4. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    08-26-2009, 06:23 PM

    Great news! Thanks, Runamuck!

  5. trebleshot's Avatar trebleshot says

    08-26-2009, 06:32 PM

    I'll be very curious what specific lines will be included, and what limit (if any) will be placed on a given preorder.

  6. Super_Megatron's Avatar Super_Megatron says

    08-26-2009, 06:45 PM

    Very good business move.

  7. LUCKYDUBE's Avatar LUCKYDUBE says

    08-26-2009, 07:15 PM

    I always wonder why they didn't do this years ago? hope this goes for MU line.

  8. Greylight's Avatar Greylight says

    08-26-2009, 10:53 PM

    This is excellent news. I'm very glad to see they may be stocking even more items that Wal-Mart and Target don't carry. This is a very good move on their part.

    Now, if only they would turn my local Babies R Us back into a proper Toys R Us store....

  9. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    08-26-2009, 10:56 PM

    Quote:
    I always wonder why they didn't do this years ago? hope this goes for MU line.
    Might have something to do with their management, they might be under new management, I know a few years back there were some grumbles about who was put into charge because of their past experiences with toys under different companies.

    I'm glad this pre-order system will be available for collectors items.

  10. SirAutobotPrime has no avatar! SirAutobotPrime says

    08-27-2009, 02:29 AM

    Excellent news for all in the US. Hopefully they extend this internationally as well to Asia! Come on, TRU!!!

  11. Runamuck's Avatar Runamuck says

    08-27-2009, 03:01 AM

    Oh, wow. lol Didn't expect this to be front paged. I was just giving a heads up. Anyways, one of my managers said we don't have our complete graphics package for it yet. But that may not be true for other stores.

    I think it's a great idea too. Definitely a great business decision. Can't wait to see how this pans out.


    I've taken a look at their site, and noticed that their collector's section has grown from the McFarlane stuff. Don't know when that was done, may be old news. They also sell SDCC stuff on their site? wtf. Not everything SDCC, but a little bit. Very interesting.

  12. trebleshot's Avatar trebleshot says

    08-27-2009, 05:10 AM

    That reminds me, I wonder if there will be a preorder for the G1 reissues.

  13. MegaPrime33's Avatar MegaPrime33 says

    08-27-2009, 05:14 AM

    It's good news, but I've never had too hard a time finding what I need. Plus I can be patient.

  14. BlackRazor's Avatar BlackRazor says

    08-27-2009, 06:10 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ludovicotek View Post
    Very cool. Thanks for the info.

    I've actually been pretty surprised sometimes with what TRU will stock. I've found some stuff that would definitely be considered more "collector" than mainstream.
    I agree, I've seen stuff there lately that's more like stuff you'd find in a Suncoast Video store.

  15. Runamuck's Avatar Runamuck says

    08-27-2009, 08:44 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MegaPrime33 View Post
    It's good news, but I've never had too hard a time finding what I need. Plus I can be patient.
    I don't know. I know our store has never gotten some stuff. Like those Bionic Commando figures....I heard about those a long time ago. Our store never got those in. Maybe it will be a way to get figures the store isn't going to get in full force.

  16. megatronkicksas has no avatar! megatronkicksas says

    08-27-2009, 08:50 AM

    That's awesome! I hope it includes all toys.

  17. soundwavempl's Avatar soundwavempl says

    08-27-2009, 10:12 AM

    Sweet! I've been hoping brick and mortar stores would start having a pre-order system. I rather buy locally than online.

  18. Greylight's Avatar Greylight says

    08-27-2009, 11:05 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by trebleshot View Post
    That reminds me, I wonder if there will be a preorder for the G1 reissues.
    That's what I'm hoping. I only found one, single Soundwave reissue back when he was available.

  19. Runamuck's Avatar Runamuck says

    08-31-2009, 09:07 AM

    Added a pic to my first post. This is what the sidecap display looks like.

  20. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    08-31-2009, 10:10 AM

    Thanks for the pic! I'm really interested to see what will be available.

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