Target exclusive Jack Jack, iron Spiderman and Elastigirl

[Loki437]

Target releases are impossible. I've long given up. Online is the only way if you are lucky enough to catch it. How does anyone find anything at these stores?

[Mario Wario]

Yay! One Target store nearby had the Iron Spider in and I was able to get one this morning! Likewise, for the Owen w/ Raptor Pop, as well as the Mermaid Deadpool. I had to ask to see if any were in and the items were there.
No Fire Jack-Jack or Elastigirl though. Not in yet for the store I went to.

This is just getting out of hand, Target.

I like it! This “system” is giving most a shot in buying the Pops they want without rushing to the store, and not worrying about someone buying the whole stock. I do realize each store does handle things very differently, but the ones I have gone to, I don’t see any problem at all.

Um, no. Employees hiding pops in the back isn't a good system for collectors. If they have a product, put it on the shelf.

How is it bad? If it stops someone from taking a whole box for reselling purposes, and it allows others to get the item they are looking for easily, then it’s working. This system controls the “1 per customer” rule better as well. It’s nice to avoid EBay when you can. Now if a worker is hiding a box on purpose for a certain customer or to buy it, then yes...that would be bad for collectors. Asking to see if a single item is in is not hard. I do understand if you are worried about a worker lying to you.

[jarroyo2491]

Some of the Targets told people that there was a release date of 6/10 for the Incredibles POPs while others just sold them.
My closest store sold out quick while another store further out of the way has 4 Jack Jacks but will not sell them until 6/10

I'm with everyone else, I hope they hit the sight soon. I need that Jack Jack

I got this answer as well, due to new layout in electronics area, guess they got a new planogram and going to lay everything out at once. Who knows.

[djwu]

Target exclusives are rough for sure. Brickseek can only help so much at least

[tugzy23]

how was the stock? and which target is this?

Stock was 6 each and In The Cencal Area. Few other Targets had some too.

that's nice

Yep

[TJLAUTERBACH]

Yay! One Target store nearby had the Iron Spider in and I was able to get one this morning! Likewise, for the Owen w/ Raptor Pop, as well as the Mermaid Deadpool. I had to ask to see if any were in and the items were there.
No Fire Jack-Jack or Elastigirl though. Not in yet for the store I went to.

I like it! This “system” is giving most a shot in buying the Pops they want without rushing to the store, and not worrying about someone buying the whole stock. I do realize each store does handle things very differently, but the ones I have gone to, I don’t see any problem at all.

Um, no. Employees hiding pops in the back isn't a good system for collectors. If they have a product, put it on the shelf.

How is it bad? If it stops someone from taking a whole box for reselling purposes, and it allows others to get the item they are looking for easily, then it’s working. This system controls the “1 per customer” rule better as well. It’s nice to avoid EBay when you can. Now if a worker is hiding a box on purpose for a certain customer or to buy it, then yes...that would be bad for collectors. Asking to see if a single item is in is not hard. I do understand if you are worried about a worker lying to you.

We ran into the same system here in Maryland and I can say we are personally fine with it. As long as they are not hiding them for themselves or someone else. The more the merrier. This allows them to be spread around and not all bought by one person for resale. Win win Target. Thanks!

[TJLAUTERBACH]

My wife got her Jack Jack and Elastigirl pop today. Hope you all get yours soon if you didn't already.

[KidMarvel]

I know its annoying as all hell

Must be rough. Im imagining store employees pulling up family trees for verification now!

Going to ancestry.com or something?

Sorry, it says here you have the same great great great grandfather. Strictly one per family bloodline. Store Policy

[FredKruger]

Yay! One Target store nearby had the Iron Spider in and I was able to get one this morning! Likewise, for the Owen w/ Raptor Pop, as well as the Mermaid Deadpool. I had to ask to see if any were in and the items were there.
No Fire Jack-Jack or Elastigirl though. Not in yet for the store I went to.

I like it! This “system” is giving most a shot in buying the Pops they want without rushing to the store, and not worrying about someone buying the whole stock. I do realize each store does handle things very differently, but the ones I have gone to, I don’t see any problem at all.

Um, no. Employees hiding pops in the back isn't a good system for collectors. If they have a product, put it on the shelf.

How is it bad? If it stops someone from taking a whole box for reselling purposes, and it allows others to get the item they are looking for easily, then it’s working. This system controls the “1 per customer” rule better as well. It’s nice to avoid EBay when you can. Now if a worker is hiding a box on purpose for a certain customer or to buy it, then yes...that would be bad for collectors. Asking to see if a single item is in is not hard. I do understand if you are worried about a worker lying to you.

So anyone who buys a pop is a reseller? If someone wants 6 merpools, thats on target. They can still get 6 from behind the counter, should cause issue at check out, but in a free economy, you usually don't turn down sales. It doesn't allow for easy access as you have to them find an honest target. It allows the workers to resell them, hide for their friends, and screw the honest customer by lying to them.

This method leads to ebay, as much like the workers stash them in back, or behind counter. If you have the product, put it up for sale, don't hide it so a small number of dpci users can get the full stock. Makes no sense to have a "secret sale" for Reddit users in my opinion.

[FredKruger]

Um, no. Employees hiding pops in the back isn't a good system for collectors. If they have a product, put it on the shelf.

How is it bad? If it stops someone from taking a whole box for reselling purposes, and it allows others to get the item they are looking for easily, then it’s working. This system controls the “1 per customer” rule better as well. It’s nice to avoid EBay when you can. Now if a worker is hiding a box on purpose for a certain customer or to buy it, then yes...that would be bad for collectors. Asking to see if a single item is in is not hard. I do understand if you are worried about a worker lying to you.

We ran into the same system here in Maryland and I can say we are personally fine with it. As long as they are not hiding them for themselves or someone else. The more the merrier. This allows them to be spread around and not all bought by one person for resale. Win win Target. Thanks!

Well in Colorado are holding for friends and resale. Target the new Wal-Mart for employee exclusives?

[TJLAUTERBACH]

Every area will be different. Some good and some bad. I guess you cant win at Target. Before these recent pops the first person would buy the entire lot and you could never get even a single one. This time we all got some so I can say this time it worked for us. So I guess we are in Target growing pains as they try new ideas for distribution like Funko has been doing with the pop shop! Maybe one day a great system will come out of all of this.

[superkawaii]

Target exclusives are rough for sure. Brickseek can only help so much at least

I'm hoping they go online

[djwu]

Target exclusives are rough for sure. Brickseek can only help so much at least

I'm hoping they go online

Same here now as well. I have had no luck in my Target hunts

[wolfy233]

Target exclusives are rough for sure. Brickseek can only help so much at least

I'm hoping they go online

Same here now as well. I have had no luck in my Target hunts

Given the number I'm seeing on the Iron Spider alone, I think these will definitely go online.

[djwu]

I'm hoping they go online

Same here now as well. I have had no luck in my Target hunts

Given the number I'm seeing on the Iron Spider alone, I think these will definitely go online.

What numbers are you seeing Wolfy?

[wolfy233]

Same here now as well. I have had no luck in my Target hunts

Given the number I'm seeing on the Iron Spider alone, I think these will definitely go online.

What numbers are you seeing Wolfy?

28k for iron spider. Least that's what IG was saying.

[superkawaii]

Target exclusives are rough for sure. Brickseek can only help so much at least

I'm hoping they go online

Same here now as well. I have had no luck in my Target hunts

Dave, if they do and I happen to miss the drop, think of me please! Just need The Incredibles exclusives

[Vin phx]

Need to track down jack jack still he looks so cool so many target exclusives out right now too.

[djwu]

I'm hoping they go online

Same here now as well. I have had no luck in my Target hunts

Dave, if they do and I happen to miss the drop, think of me please! Just need The Incredibles exclusives

Will do.

[djwu]

Given the number I'm seeing on the Iron Spider alone, I think these will definitely go online.

What numbers are you seeing Wolfy?

28k for iron spider. Least that's what IG was saying.

Hm if so, then yeah we should see them go online (here's hoping that number is true)

[0regoner]

Went in today as soon as I could.

Iron Spider is there.
Manager said set date on 6/3.
Now I'm hearing 6/6.



Target in my area doesn't flood the shelves with pops even though they said they have more in the back but can't put them out because there's nowhere to "place" them.

They only "place" pops out on the Funko cardboard stands.

They can't sell out the back stockroom.

This is the Store Managers policy.

If they're worried about scalpers buying all the pops, why can't they limit purchases in stores like they do online.

regardless I highly doubt I will be able to purchase in store

Thank you Target

[Kwik_One]

Waited 2 hours in line this morning (I was third in line). Manager came out 20 mins before opening and wrote a list of all of the ones we were waiting for. Comes out 5 mins before opening and tells us to go to customer service desk. At opening we go to customer service, only 8 people were in line, and same manager is there and tells us 1 per person. Not 1 of each but 1 pop per person. WTF?!?!?

that is crazy. not normal policy from what I've heard

Not even the same policy as the last time I was in the store for the Panther combo. Missed out at that store because because the woman who was in front of me bought one and her INFANT child was allowed to purchase the last one.

[djwu]

Went in today as soon as I could.

Iron Spider is there.
Manager said set date on 6/3.
Now I'm hearing 6/6.



Target in my area doesn't flood the shelves with pops even though they said they have more in the back but can't put them out because there's nowhere to "place" them.

They only "place" pops out on the Funko cardboard stands.

They can't sell out the back stockroom.

This is the Store Managers policy.

If they're worried about scalpers buying all the pops, why can't they limit purchases in stores like they do online.

regardless I highly doubt I will be able to purchase in store

Thank you Target

Ouch. Sorry to hear that though that sounds more like the Story Manager issue versus store... still that sucks to hear

[OUTSIDER31]

Going hunting

[Riddler3]

Day 393948383 still nothing at either of my two Target stores.

[FerrisGuy3]

I’m still waiting for a couple of my stores to get them. And still no Mermaid Deadpool or Jurassic World Pop yet

[BerserkerBlack]

Usually don’t have an issue getting pops at my target. But seems like lately the exclusives have been going quick in the morning. Hard to check when you work from 6:30-5

Its been hit and miss early mornings for me. Depending on how far the person who sets things out gets before open. I went hunting for a 10' Porg at my Target at open, nothing, but 6 hours later they found them in the back and called me. Its different everywhere but it never hurts to double check

they had a few of the Porgs where I bumped into you earlier for about a week. Just sitting. nice meeting you

Same, nice meeting you and getting to realize who you were on here

[conventiongeek]

Oh, here we go, another must have to chase.

[Pop-Fiction]

I was very easily able to get fire jack jack this morning. None on the shelf, but I asked an employee and they ran in the back and grabbed him for me. I will see if they have a couple extra tomorrow for some fellow board members. If I am able to get any more I will hook a fellow board member/members up for cost and shipping. Keep it funky and fun everyone!

[mactds]

Brickseek showed two local targets had fire jack jack and mrs incredible exclusives, didn’t go but a friend said each store got in a box of 6 total of 3 each, and we’re sold at open.

[supertoygiant]

Brickseek showed two local targets had fire jack jack and mrs incredible exclusives, didn’t go but a friend said each store got in a box of 6 total of 3 each, and we’re sold at open.

hope these go on line soon...

[cerealkiller]

Waited 2 hours in line this morning (I was third in line). Manager came out 20 mins before opening and wrote a list of all of the ones we were waiting for. Comes out 5 mins before opening and tells us to go to customer service desk. At opening we go to customer service, only 8 people were in line, and same manager is there and tells us 1 per person. Not 1 of each but 1 pop per person. WTF?!?!?

that is crazy. not normal policy from what I've heard

Not even the same policy as the last time I was in the store for the Panther combo. Missed out at that store because because the woman who was in front of me bought one and her INFANT child was allowed to purchase the last one.

crack that whip and get after em

[yanban]

I went in my Target at around 11am this morning and was the first one to get them. They boxes weren't even opened yet.

Score!

I know my local Target has a lot of competition.

I saw the remnants so I know they got something. Didn't see who it was. Maybe a staffer?

My Targets are also terrible. Between flippers and employees I haven't found really anything worthwhile without camping.

[yanban]

It was the Granada Hills Target.

Did you have to get there before opening? I don't think I have ever seen a non-8-bit target exclusive in store honestly.

I got there about 7:45 am

That's not too bad I guess. Congrats

[partner-in-crime]

I was very easily able to get fire jack jack this morning. None on the shelf, but I asked an employee and they ran in the back and grabbed him for me. I will see if they have a couple extra tomorrow for some fellow board members. If I am able to get any more I will hook a fellow board member/members up for cost and shipping. Keep it funky and fun everyone!

Glad that you were able to get yours. I’m going out of town tomorrow and planning on hitting any Targets that I pass.

[cerealkiller]

hoping to get fire jack jack today. elusive by me so far

[wash2366]

Targets in Washington are going 1 per customer and the exclusives are selling out as fast as they are coming in. Hahaha.

Funko funatics--especially the ones that have gotten addicted since last Christmas are growing exponentially. Be weary friends...they are all armed with credit cards and Pop-addict strength and agility.

[djwu]

I am happy to hear about the 1 per customer thing for some of the Target, gives other a bit of a chance

[CoachJDDesigns]

hoping to get fire jack jack today. elusive by me so far

Same for my buddy and I. We live in the same area but work in different cities each in opposite directions, with multiple different Targets in both directions and still no Jack Jack

[CoachJDDesigns]

Target releases are impossible. I've long given up. Online is the only way if you are lucky enough to catch it. How does anyone find anything at these stores?

In store has gotten tougher now that some, not all, of Target employees have started taking for themselves. I do have a few Targets that I go to and it varies. I have one Target where employees tell me that no one in their department collects and other Targets have told me that their employees are first to pick. Part of the hunt though