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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 09:49 AM
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Default Toys R Us refuses to sell Hot Wheels at MSRP

I went to Toys R Us to shop for a 350z and the general manager refused to let me look at the car. I said how do you expect me to buy it if I can't look at it?

He said if I didn't want it, someone else would buy it.

He also added $5 to the $25 dollar MSRP, explaining that it was a "hot model."

Do you think if I complain to Mattel, they will do something? Also, do you think that Hot Wheels will come out with a convertible model soon?
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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Yuk, yuk.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 09:56 AM
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Is Jim Wright, formerly of Hayward Nissan, now managing a Toys R' Us?
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 10:15 AM
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Yes, you should write a letter to Mattel. Send it to the attention of the Boys President, Matt Bousquette.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 10:17 AM
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When Nissan breaks with their convertibles Hot Wheels will probably do a 1:18 scale.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 10:22 AM
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While your complaining to Mattel, send a letter to Toys R Us also. I am sure their folks would love to hear your story also.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 04:12 PM
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Also, if the car has orange peel, do NOT take delivery!
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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 11:58 AM
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Default Re: Toys R Us refuses to sell Hot Wheels at MSRP

HAHAH.

perhaps you can barter with him, say if you buy a Barbie, to get the Z at cost?


just go to another Toys R us. Sheeze. or just wait like a month. the hype for it, just like the AutoArt will die down.




Originally posted by black zebra
I went to Toys R Us to shop for a 350z and the general manager refused to let me look at the car. I said how do you expect me to buy it if I can't look at it?

He said if I didn't want it, someone else would buy it.

He also added $5 to the $25 dollar MSRP, explaining that it was a "hot model."

Do you think if I complain to Mattel, they will do something? Also, do you think that Hot Wheels will come out with a convertible model soon?
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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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lol that's bad!
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 08:43 AM
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i know seriously...ive had mine on order for 4 months now...maybe i can go to toys r us online and let them locate another model for me
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 08:56 AM
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You just have to ask yourself one thing. What would Winona Ryder do?
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 09:37 AM
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What a Goober, he probally just wanted the car for himself becuase he cant afford a real one, ask him if his version does 0-60 in under 6 secs lol
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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Originally posted by nismo_77
You just have to ask yourself one thing. What would Winona Ryder do?
Now THAT'S funny!
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 12:11 PM
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Mattel can’t legally influence an independent distributor’s (i.e. Toys R Us) pricing…to do so would run afoul of antitrust legislation.

They’re simply trying to balance supply and demand as all good capitalists do. If ya don’t like it, shop elsewhere or wait for the hype to die down!
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 01:53 PM
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Originally posted by nismo_77
You just have to ask yourself one thing. What would Winona Ryder do?

Rofl!
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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Don't do it man, I found a toy broker and got mine under cost.

Warning: keep it out of the sandbox as the paint chips real easy.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 05:36 PM
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EVERYBODY IS A FREAKIN COMMODIAN.



I LOVE THIS THREAD!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 05:11 AM
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All_Bark is very amorous! Loving the car, loving the thread....
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