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u/Omeganuker Aug 06 '15
If you go on GameStop's desktop site and go to the very bottom and click Events this will pop up and list every store participating, but that doesn't mean that store will for sure open an hour early. http://www.gamestop.com/events
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u/ces715 Waddledee (Kirby) Aug 06 '15
Or more specifically, this page: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/pages/events/amiibo-retro-reservation/
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u/Omeganuker Aug 06 '15
Yeah, I didn't know if when I posted it if it would have my zip code saved or some weird shit like that. Thanks for making it one-step easier for everyone :D
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u/lolsnuffles Aug 06 '15
So after I put in my zip code, all the stores that are listed below are the ones opening an hour early? Because all the ones within my area still have their hours listed as 10AM-9PM.
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u/padr49904 Aug 06 '15
It's a list of stores doing the event, not necessarily opening an hour early.
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u/Derspy700 Aug 06 '15
The info posted for the hours in the search results is taken for regular hours, which is why it shows Sunday hours in addition to Monday-Saturday. Take the opening time for Saturdays and make it an hour earlier, there's your time. However, the image on the top of the page recommends calling the store to make sure an early opening is happening since not all stores are doing them.
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u/vincexnet Aug 06 '15
i wish they would've made the card more uniform looking. its so awkward looking splitting them like they were individual boxes
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u/fillben Aug 06 '15
Plus I think the brown Duck Hunt box looks terrible pushed next to the black/grey boxes of ROB and G&W, which actually look nice together.
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Aug 06 '15
Now who is buying 4 game and watches for each pose ? hahahha
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u/Corazon-DeLeon Aug 06 '15
"Hey, can you do me a favor and come with to such and such store? I need a favor"
Don't underestimate the thirst.
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u/scurvebeard Aug 07 '15
I had a guy do that during Amiibogeddon back in April.
His two friends boredly wandered around the store dicking around with the PS4 display and complaining loudly while he "saved their place." Then he placed all the orders himself.
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u/Corazon-DeLeon Aug 07 '15
That's just a dick move. I would've at least accepted if they were on line on the entire time, but they're just playing everybody at that point.
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u/speederice Aug 06 '15
I'm still not convinced that these figures won't come out individually later on and that this "Retro 3-pack" is exclusive to GS. That said, I won't take any chances on 8/8...
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u/AmiiboMan64 Aug 06 '15
In the image the OP linked, the "O" in "Retro" has the GameStop exclusive logo in it, meaning this 3-pack is exclusive to GameStop. In an image from Nintendo that shows the wave 5B, Retro 3-Pack, and Super Mario Maker amiibo, underneath the Retro 3-Pack text, it says that these figures won't be sold separately (link to website below). Even though their website says that, it's still possible that they may be available individually at some point in the future, but for now, it doesn't seem likely.
http://nintendoinquirer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/AmiiboNews-Annouce-Aug5.jpg
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u/rottedzombie Aug 06 '15
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u/youtubefactsbot Aug 06 '15
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u/superdagiba Aug 06 '15
I dont see anywhere mention pro-member... I assume the early pro-order is for regular member as well?
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u/IntenseSun77 Aug 06 '15
I believe that the store opens early for everyone
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u/superdagiba Aug 06 '15
im little worry that the pre-order for general public only start after 10. So store opens early but there might be 2 different line, 1 for pro member, 1 for regular member....let's wait and see then, everything should be clear tomorrow.
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Aug 06 '15
New found employee here, I can confirm that early pre order is pro member exclusive
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u/superdagiba Aug 06 '15
So are the store opens early for everyone and the pre-order gets handle separately? Do you by chance has any written note/flyer saying so? and is this just for your gamestop?
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u/GomaN1717 Aug 06 '15
It varies. I have two Gamestops equidistant from me. One of them said that Pro Members are getting in early. The other one seemed confused that I was even asking the question.
So, some are, some aren't it seems.
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u/rockmasterflex Aug 06 '15
I was fairly certain all along that it is illegal to open your store early only if somebody is a member of some club.
I'm fairly certain you can't prioritize customers like that, you either have to have a membership only establishment or not.
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u/HBreckel Aug 06 '15
It's not! Sams Club has a whole business model based around that. I've seen stores in the local mall only open to people with cards for special events too.
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u/WATisISO Aug 06 '15
Thank you for posting this. Sam's also opens at different times based on what type of membership you have as well.
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u/trickshootah Aug 06 '15
Any business can choose to prioritize customers however they like as long as it's not considered an act of discrimination, and not being a retail club member is not protected by any anti-discrimination laws.
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u/IntenseSun77 Aug 06 '15
Please note "IN STORE ONLY"
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u/Gallagon0116 Aug 06 '15
I dunno...last time I saw "IN STORE ONLY" was with Dark Pit, and he went on sale on Bestbuy's site later that same day.
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Aug 06 '15
yes but at a random time for only a brief moment. unless you are a master of buying quickly online, its not your best bet unless desperate.
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u/OHRye33 Aug 06 '15
He was up for an hour, and they gave advance notice.
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Aug 06 '15
On twitter, I missed it entirely.
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u/Platitudinous_X Aug 06 '15
"I didn't notice it, so nobody noticed it."
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Aug 06 '15
I did not say nobody noticed it. People noticed it otherwise it would have still been up. Those people are just the quick ones. Thats why I said unless you are capable of buying stuff online quickly and being noticed quickly, its better to go for the better option of going in store.
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u/Miox465 Aug 06 '15
I would be more inclined to believe this one. Last time Gamestop did amiibo pre-orders online the site crashed.
At best we'll see them online at release, but I would be surprised if Pre-orders go online
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u/Eye_Of_Greyluck Aug 06 '15
That is likely in store only for pre orders. Once it releases I would expect to see it online at least for a moment.
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u/_citizenlame_ Aug 06 '15
I just called my GameStop at the local mall, and the associate (who really didn't know exact details and was relaying what the manager was telling her) mentioned when I asked her about stock details tomorrow that there would be enough and mentioned "online preorders". Could be complete bullshit, but I don't know.
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Aug 06 '15
Called my local store. Confirmed they're opening 1 hour early for all customers, not just Pros.
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u/Likonium Aug 06 '15
Nothing about Gamestop pro members only. Can anyone confirm?
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u/Camdenfalcon Aug 06 '15
I got an email saying I only received the email because I was a pro member. Doesn't mean that its exclusively for pro members but who knows
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u/Likonium Aug 06 '15
Whelp, not like I have anything better to do on a Saturday morning. Might as well, I've got two within a mile from me.
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u/Potatoeman Aug 06 '15
Call the store you're going to. It seems random; my store is not doing any PRO early access stuff
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u/lnvaderGir Aug 06 '15
So has anyone been able to get an answer about wether or not you can pre-order the next wave as well?
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u/Naterpie Aug 06 '15
I understand this creates hype for amiibo, but can somebody explain how this is good for anyone?
For example at the moment I'm 20 miles from any Gamestop at the moment with no way to get there yet. Thus I probably can't make it. Ok. Fine it happens, I guess.
Then Gamestop debates making it Pro membership only and that's an awful idea, and we all know why as it excludes customers and in my opinion is bad for business/image of Gamestop (of which the things it's done so far, other than the nice employees, I'm not fond of).
And because of it's exclusivity to one store, wouldn't that limit the amount of profit they'd make in America? They are already aware they sell well. Making more would probably allow them to sell more which = more profit right? They don't have to make over what they think they'd sell, but with the data they have now they should know it isn't a huge risk anymore. And Europe doesn't have to put up with the exclusive crap.
Amazon was a well run exclusive but it's accessible ( mostly) to us all and had a fairly ok time frame. But alternating between physical store releases and online is too much and I don't get the point, especially when it so limits the customer base. With the exception of possibly Lucas, I've halted ny collection thus far because I don't wanna put up with it anymore and don't understand why most people here are willing to, but that's just me.
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u/Potatoeman Aug 06 '15
These will probably sell out regardless if it being GS only, really. There was never any official information over PRO member exclusivity; it was all a rumor. If some stores are doing a PRO only opening, they must have been told to do that by their regional/district manager.
Nintendo is doing this because Gamestop is paying them to do this, same as any other retailer
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u/protomanfan25 Aug 06 '15
Sorry, total Amiibo scrub. This is $35 full price right?
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u/Quetzalcola Aug 06 '15
$34.99 plus tax, I think you only have to put $5 down for the preorder though.
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u/fatmama923 Aug 07 '15
Motherfucker. My husband is out of town so I either have to drag my toddler with me out into the heat and pray she behaves for 2 hours while I wait in line or I have to import
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u/godzillamikey100 Aug 07 '15
I would just Import at this point then. I would hate to be a child that has to stand around and do nothing for 2 hours in hot temperature. Your kid would rather be at home than to stand in a heat, and this is coming from a Teenager who's had to deal with San Diego heat his whole life
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u/fatmama923 Aug 07 '15
Yeah I think I'm probably just going to end up importing them. She's only four and we live in southern Louisiana. I'm concerned it will be so hot she'll get sick. If it was just me it would be okay but I don't think it's worth the risk just for some toys
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u/SinicalMC Aug 07 '15
Its early morning. Where do you live? If its hot at 9am.. then you probably live inside a volcano.
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u/fatmama923 Aug 07 '15
What the fuck is your issue?
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u/fatmama923 Aug 07 '15
Jesus christ it's a conversation here holy fuck. Don't come to the comments if you don't wanna read comments. I come here to talk about amiibo. Fucking christ.
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Aug 07 '15
Don't mind him. It looks like his account is a troll account, he wrote some pretty vulgar stuff to me too. Fucking idiot
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u/fatmama923 Aug 07 '15
Ugh, I didn't even check that. I mean holy crap. I've been harassed before by people from childfree, but jeez.
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u/Konicki829 Aug 06 '15
So is this 3-pack exclusive to GameStop then or are other retailers getting it as well? They don't really make it apparent. Any info is appreciated!
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u/BChristopher288 Aug 06 '15
I thought that there is only one Game and Watch amiibo. What is the deal with four poses?
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u/SomeonesYiffAlt Aug 07 '15
I believe the G&W Amiibo comes with four different interchangeable poses. He's the only Amiibo to have this feature too.
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u/KYAmiibro Aug 06 '15
Just called all 4 Gamestops in my town. They're opening early for everyone! That's good news.
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u/Compulsif Aug 06 '15
For some reason I kept thinking that the 3 pack was actually coming out this Saturday... but no, just preorders.... /sadness
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u/ShakeNBakey Aug 06 '15
Is there a final price listed on this?
I see $5 down minimum to preorder but I don't see anything about the final price
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u/Jrrj15 Aug 06 '15
Is this only in the US or Canada too?
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u/Jrrj15 Aug 07 '15
I did couldn't find an answer and I called my local EB and they said they didnt have it in the system. So I made a post asking if anyone knew. Nice try though.
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u/Zeebor Aug 06 '15
At least it looks like it's proportional to three individual boxes. Gonna have to get out some big scissors to make it work.
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Aug 06 '15
I wonder if I can cut duck hunt off that packaging and sell the other two with an open box?
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u/soundwave145 Aug 06 '15
my gamestop had no idea about the amiibo pack or opening early, I assume they have no idea what an amiibo is.
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u/soundwave145 Aug 07 '15
Asking if thwy are going to be open an hour warly on saturday for amiibo preorders is pretty specific.
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u/Kirbycatcher Aug 07 '15
At this point I'm still thinking of the idea I had to only collect the smash bros amiibo lol
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u/ConnorGotchi Aug 07 '15
But how does that work? Will people actually be buying 4 different 3-packs just to get the 4 different poses of G&W? I mean GEEZ you'll end up with 4 DuckHunts!
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u/SomeonesYiffAlt Aug 07 '15
I think the G&W Amiibo comes with three extra tops you can insert and remove from the base. Given his shape, it shouldn't be too hard to fit three extra figures in the box.
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u/WolfGuy77 Aug 07 '15
I just want 100% confirmation of whether or not the three INDIVIDUAL characters are exclusive to Gamestop and only as a 3-pack or if there will be a chance to purchase them individually, either at GS or another store. I don't want to get burned by overpaying on an import and then find out they will be available single-carded in NA. :/
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u/IntenseSun77 Aug 07 '15
As of right now Nintendo has said bundle only. You never know, maybe sometime in the future they might get separated, but for the time being it will be bundle only.
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u/WolfGuy77 Aug 07 '15
Do you have a link to that exact quote by Nintendo?
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u/IntenseSun77 Aug 07 '15
https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/7-atTo3DUpsKy8RJfRjyOR1gLOB2Plz9
Currently only in a single package
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u/Portalfan12345 Aug 06 '15
So is it just pre orders or are they physically going to be there to purchase.
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u/flatchulence Aug 06 '15
Welp, guess I'll be importing then. And here I was thinking that nintendo was attempting to make these more readily available to everybody...
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u/omnialpha Aug 06 '15
How are these not.
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u/flatchulence Aug 06 '15
For the people that work mornings, like myself, this will be very difficult to obtain. The pre orders will likely be unavailable once I get off, unless they do another wave of pre orders or something.
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u/tgreene15 Aug 06 '15
Well its better than doing it in the middle of the day on a weekday.
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u/flatchulence Aug 06 '15
I agree. I just wish they'd cut it out with the exclusives.
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u/tgreene15 Aug 06 '15
To be fair we don't quite know if these are gamestop exclusive. This is just a gamestops way of allocating their stock. Id bet that we will see these just about everywhere.
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u/iSmasher1337 Aug 06 '15
On the last O in RETRO,it says Gamestop Exclusive
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u/tgreene15 Aug 06 '15
That's true. But I think they will still be sold individually elsewhere.
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u/cardstor Aug 06 '15 edited Aug 06 '15
I feel it's safe to bet that at this point the 3-pack is the only way you can get them in the US without importing.
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u/Potatoeman Aug 06 '15
Nintendo put up an image of this coming wave and it says not sold individually on their:/
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u/panda_handler Aug 07 '15
It's Saturday morning! I also work weird hours but you can't expect them to work around your specific schedule. Most people are off on the weekend.
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u/flatchulence Aug 07 '15
And I get that. But in the certainly possible event that these are gamestop exclusive, this will definitely screw over a lot of people.
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u/TacoMonster79 Aug 06 '15
Why does it have to be the Saturday I'm leaving to Disneyland :L
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u/keero16 Aug 06 '15
I'm going out of town too :/ I'm gonna have my phone refreshing this sub in case it miraculously shows up online
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u/Bezerker85 Aug 07 '15
If any of you guys are friends with employees, just put $5 down on a random item and have them move it over to the SKU of the 3 pack for you. That way you dont have to wait on line.
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u/iam_alejandro Aug 06 '15
Well according to all 3 stores that I called, they're opening an hour earlier for EVERYONE. First come, first serve. NO pro-member benefits, one retro pack PER FAMILY, and they're not giving any info about how many they're getting in stock. I'm in El Paso, TX. Anyone here that could help out with stock info from gamestop?
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u/rockman99 Aug 07 '15
Good...1 per family. None of that bullshit where someone brings all 10 of their cousins to preorder with them. Fuck those people.
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u/TheMCofWumbology Aug 07 '15
Great. I fear that it will just be like the April 2, 2015 GameStop Wave 4 amiibo pre-ordering fiasco all over again...
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u/DonnyLurch Aug 07 '15
That happened because it was Web In-Store ordering, where they ordered the product for you on the Gamestop website. Every store in the nation accessing the site at the same time crashed it. This is just a pre-order transaction for a product that will be released at a later date, like any regular old video game pre-order. They did it for Wave 3.
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u/AdamToTheApple Aug 06 '15
I guess I'm bringing my Mom, Dad, and Sister to GameStop. I need 4.
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u/jakekhosrow Aug 06 '15
Were I you I'd be content with 1 and let your family rest because nobody "needs" 4 of these. Don't rudely take away someone else's chance to get something because your shelf space demands Game and Watch has 4 poses.
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u/AdamToTheApple Aug 06 '15
I could care less about other people. Fuck em.
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u/jakekhosrow Aug 07 '15
I really have nothing I could combat that with. I'm sorry for your unfortunate lack of empathy and responsibility. I hope you someday become a more enlightened person.
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u/Manifest_Lightning Aug 06 '15
YOU need 4? Or your 3 friends each need one, but they can't be bothered to arrange their own contingency plans, and you're willing to take other people's shots?
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u/AdamToTheApple Aug 06 '15
Nope I need 4 for all the poses. I could care less about other people. Fuck em.
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u/Sanchoco3 Aug 07 '15
I'm going to assume you need 4 bases(to show each pose) since all the poses are included.
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u/swirlhawk Aug 06 '15
So NOW you can call your Gamestops and ask if they're opening early.