Category Archives: Walmart

Why are MotU Classics showing up at Walmart?

Posted on January 1, 2013 by OAFE

This image was posted yesterday on Mattel's message board: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' through Previews - March '13 ATFC '13 - Day 2: Mattel SDCC 2011 - Day 2, Friday Rustin's Spoils of the Week #211 Bob Gale thinks … Continue reading →

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A tale of two Walmarts

Posted on February 3, 2012 by yo go re

It's time to share some more coveted inside information that all toy collectors should know! I know all too well that I'm a lucky bastard. My town is big enough that there are two Walmarts. If I'm willing to drive, … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #13

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Whew. Finally a slow week after a couple blitzkriegs on the ol' wallet. This one brings us some three quarters of the Toys R US Thor Minimates, the completion of PotC:OST 6 inch series 1, a touch of the Lego … Continue reading →

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Wal*Mart's pricing strategy backfires

Posted on October 16, 2010 by OAFE

According to an article in Time magazine, Wal*Mart's most recent round of price-cutting has been a failure: Earlier this year, the retailer tried to spark sluggish U.S. sales by lowering its prices - already bargains - even further. One analyst … Continue reading →

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Somebody's confused

Posted on November 16, 2007 by yo go re

So I was at Wal*Mart this afternoon, and saw something new: a boxed set of Spider-Man 3 Superhero Squad figurines. You know, just like all the other SS sets - that sort of half-circle display, with the figures in front … Continue reading →

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I've got a secret

Posted on November 11, 2007 by yo go re

Have you tried Wal*Mart's "Site to Store" shipping option? It's a handy little service where you can order something online and have it dropped off at your local Wal*Mart for no charge. Which, yeah, is cool and all, but who … Continue reading →

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About toy store workers

Posted on November 25, 2006 by Monkey Boy

In the discussion for our upcoming "Worst of the Year" award, people nominated stores. Yes, "stores." For bad selection and unhelpful employees. I kind of agree about the workers. The employees are doing a job, and if I was a … Continue reading →

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