Glad you're happy and not the 'I want it. I want it now' Varuca Salt persona.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
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Glad you're happy and not the 'I want it. I want it now' Varuca Salt persona.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
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Originally Posted by Galvatran
I dunno, this is a picture of Julie Dawn Cole, who played Veruca, as an actress when an adult:
http://i65.tinypic.com/2jadc01.png
I can imagine her going 'I want it, I want it now' and it not being a negative thing, my word I can!
Of course, she is 71 now so it would be more 'I want my pills and my special back pillow! I want them now! Quick, before I catch the Polio!' :p
I’m imagining a Chunky KitKat.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigTransformerTrev
Package was sent from the USA containing among other things, my current grail: Punch/Counterpunch. Now to wait...
Counting down the days for Flame Toys Tarn......
Still waiting on Sludge and Snarl to come in for my POL at BBTS. Good to see they haven't changed. :p
I wonder what adventures my POTP Novastar has been getting up to on her way from HLJ to me? Cause even for an SAL she is taking a long time to get here.
Also waiting on the whole TLTC situation to be sorted. Either give me my stuff or the refund I requested.
I have a HJL SAL order (non TF) that also seems to be taking its sweet time so I feel you :oQuote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
Current standing:
BBTS:
- POTP Rippersnapper
- POTP Sludge
- POTP Snarl
- Legends Arcee
eBay:
- Generations Hoist
- Henkei Mirage
Got another update from sideshow about my Prime1 Jazz statue and... it’s not a delay! http://i.imgur.com/cKlRayS.jpg
I now have a ship date, but it wouldn’t surprise me if it gets pushed back again lol. Preordered him back in December 2016.
Recently saw this video about Why We Don't Like to Wait, and I think one interesting point that it brings up is that waiting makes people anxious as it creates feelings of uncertainty. And often businesses can alleviate these feelings not even by reducing the wait time, but by simply addressing anxiousness and uncertainty. And I think the most pertinent example for online stores would be simply telling people how much time they have left to wait for their orders.
As this video points out, people who were told how much longer they had to wait for something to load felt less anxious than those who were given no information at all. I think that one possible way that online dealers can help to alleviate consumer anxiousness is to simply keep people updated about ETAs. If the ETA of a toy becomes delayed then just tell people. You don't need to email everyone who's preordered the toy, just make single public posts. And of course, be professional and courteous about it.
I think it's the radio silence that many of us experience from some online dealers that drives us nuts, and it is because we are given feelings of uncertainty which feeds anxiousness, and this in turn leads to frustration and even anger. So surely addressing the feelings of uncertainty in the first place will help to arrest all the other negative emotions that would spring from it. And we aren't unjustified in our feelings of uncertainty either as many of us have had orders completely fail to arrive. Voldemort Collectibles is the most notorious example, but I've personally have had orders fail to arrive from TLTC (although I did receive refunds) and I have a long outstanding order from TBI with no word as to what's going on.
Waiting in traffic is often frustrating because it creates feelings of uncertainty and anxiousness. But I find that when I sometimes stop at a red light where the pedestrian crossing shows a timer, it helps to alleviate this feeling as it indicates when the next light change will be. And in some other countries all traffic lights have timers, including the lights for motorists. So you might arrive at a red light and see that you have say 90 seconds to wait and watch the seconds count down towards 0. It's probably the exact same wait time as lights without a visible timer, but simply being able to see the timer can make the wait feel less frustrating.
Over 2 years :O That must be the longest wait on the boards.
Not including outstanding PC orders? ;) :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Autocon
Statues are the worst.Quote:
Originally Posted by tinyJazz
2 years seems standard at the moment.
What do I win? HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Autocon
Good to know this is normal. It seems like Prime1 announces a new statue or license every couple of weeks so I was starting to get worried.Quote:
Originally Posted by KELPIE
Also.... it got delayed again. _(:3」∠)_
Shockwave from Uncle Pete’s online. Anyone who’s done the same in Vic have an idea of how long it takes?
Decided I didn't need the extra stuff that comes with Leader SS OP (the axe accessory is nice but tbh don't want the trailer since it's all unpainted now) so finally bought the second OP from Amazon for $44... can't wait to get him to combined with Jetfire, he should arrive in the middle of uni exams so seems like a good study break :P
Robotoybase has MPM Jazz listed as “in stock”, so of course I’ve ordered two. :)
Weird how HLJ still doesn’t have a preorder listing for him.
Jetfire and Hound from Uncle Pete's. Lemons into lemonade from a previous failed prepurchase refunded to me.
EDIT: Just got the tracking, ETA tomorrow. EEEEEEEEEEEEEE *excited*
I'm waiting for Amazon to ship my Siege Mirage and Impactor. They were "available" on the 1st, but still no sign of them shipping.
Waiting for news... any news.... on Takara's selects Armada Prime..... :(
Gave up on waiting for BBTS to get Refraktors in stock.... now waiting for Armoured Heaven to deliver
I did the same for Snarl and Sludge. Eventually saw them in store. If that falls through too, Kmart, Big W and Target have the wave now.Quote:
Originally Posted by snaketales
Same-they're listed as out of stock; from memory the last Amazon pre-order I did took a while because I *think* they fill the USA orders first and then the next lot of stock goes to the other pre-ordersQuote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
Currently waiting on:
- Siege Ratchet (delayed AusPost)
- Henkei Ghost Starscream
So frustrated because I still need to order Omega Supreme, Springer, Thundercracker, Smokescreen and Jetfire.
Currently waiting on Amazon to deliver Siege Omega Supreme... then I can cancel my delayed Mighty Ape order :/
Still waiting...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tetsuwan Convoy
I totally forgot that is meant to be coming. I'm waiting for any news on that Convoy Returns Super Megatron Takara teased a while back with as silhouette.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tetsuwan Convoy
Also, I'd really like to see my WFC Siege shipment from BBTS make some progress. It's been sitting in Newark NJ since Wednesday with FedEx.
My shipment from BBTS is customs in Sydney. It's going to be close as to if I'll have it by the end of day on the 24th or not.
My MP Hound was shipped yesterday... now to wait and wait...
What ended up happening?Quote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
Imma gonna say it's still in customs?
My MP-47 arrived at the sorting facility in Tokyo on Thursday and left Japan on Friday. It arrived at AU Customs this morning so I guess it'll be sitting there for goodness knows how long before moving anywhere.
I've ordered POTP Predaking and the WFC fan vote 3 pack, from different sources. I don't mind waiting for them as I've told the stores. But part of me is still wanting them lol.
The first set of Generations Select Seacons were meant to arrive at my local EB Games yesterday. I went in to pick them up today and the toys had not arrived. Anyone else waiting for their EB Seacons?
The release date wasn't set in stone. Even asking the guys in store told me as much because it's just an estimate. Said it could take a bit longer.
My Predaking is on the way, and received my fan vote pack just the other day. Happy days.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1
I am.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
I got the same response from a young lady I spoke to last week as Az.
To quote "give or take a few days, we'll let you know"
Did you have an email saying that they had arrived and were available for collection in store, or were you just going by the Japanese release date?Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
I only paid deposit and haven't had anything come through saying please pay the remainder, and collect.
I believe the Hasbro Pulse shop stock has been delayed, and that might affect our lots as well.
I’ve ordered from EB click and collect for a preorder before (Pokemon TCG boxes), and I received no notification, I just rocked up on the day and they had them waiting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seraphim Prime
On the other hand, when I ordered Doom and Wolfenstein II for Switch as in stock click and collect items, I got notifications right away on mobile and email. Preorders probably have a lot more floaty of a release/stock date.
So. I've had King Posiden on my shelf for a while now sans arms. He looks really silly without arms. Come on EB Games I'm waiting on you.