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Title: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ladybrooklyn on August 07, 2012, 01:31:11 PM
I randomly stopped at the TRU down the road this morning... and lo and behold... they had a small stack of Zecoras!!!

:frolic: :frolic: :frolic:

I'm extatic! I was so worried that since I missed the "preorder" of her... that various TRUs would  have limited stock... but not so!

So keep your peepers peeled! I'm betting Zecora will be hitting other store shelves this week!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 07, 2012, 01:35:04 PM
ACK! My TRU hasn't gotten anything new yet!  I was just there today, checking.... :cry:


*edit* Oh, and congrats! XD
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Eternia on August 07, 2012, 02:23:04 PM
I am so mad...mine is still backordered!
ETA
just emailed them...
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: teresat on August 07, 2012, 02:24:56 PM
Congrats!

We just stopped there today and nothing new.  :mad:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 07, 2012, 02:26:04 PM
Mine is too.

The original release date on TRU.com wasn't until Augurst 15th, though.... so I'm waiting to see what happens that day!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: partypony566 on August 07, 2012, 02:36:08 PM
Wow huge congrats! I'm gonna check TRU too just in case  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 07, 2012, 02:39:06 PM
mnes still backorded as well >.> i'm wodneirng if those of us that preorered  are goignto get ours.. lol  at this point i think the store  ones  might be gotten first
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 07, 2012, 02:58:18 PM
I think it's kinda crappy that people are finding things in stores before preorders are even shipped. It kind of really disappoints me. I won't be preordering anything from TRU again. :huh:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Cassie85 on August 07, 2012, 03:00:37 PM
I was in TRU today, but no Zecoras. Do you have the item number?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: HawaiianRain on August 07, 2012, 03:03:55 PM
Lauren finds all the good stuff in AZ.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Sprinkles on August 07, 2012, 03:08:39 PM
I think it's kinda crappy that people are finding things in stores before preorders are even shipped. It kind of really disappoints me. I won't be preordering anything from TRU again. :huh:

I completely agree with you. No more TRU pre-orders for me
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Catlein on August 07, 2012, 03:11:31 PM
Oh! Zecora! Has anyone seen photos of her outside of her packaging?

If anyone sees an extra, I'd be eternally grateful if you picked one up for me :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Tulips on August 07, 2012, 03:13:34 PM
If anyone sees an extra, I'd be eternally grateful if you picked one up for me :)

I'll second this, she's sorta of growing on me. But it's not a crazy want, just if anyone picks up a spare. :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Eternia on August 07, 2012, 03:20:37 PM
I think it's kinda crappy that people are finding things in stores before preorders are even shipped. It kind of really disappoints me. I won't be preordering anything from TRU again. :huh:
I agree! There isn't a TRU here so I'd have to get them online though :/ I'm really unhappy with the way it's being handled.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 07, 2012, 03:34:04 PM
me as well.. thsi is the first hting i've ever preordered..
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ladybrooklyn on August 07, 2012, 03:54:44 PM
This is the UPC # on my receipt...

653569781639

And she was $9.99 ;)

I'll be sure to take some pics here in a bit (provided I can find my camera... :lookaround: )

She is absolutely ADORABLE! :lovey: Far and away my fav G4 so far (except for the Pegasus Gusty custom I made... ;) )
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: kittybethy on August 07, 2012, 03:56:31 PM
How cool!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Daiyuflower on August 07, 2012, 03:57:50 PM
Yeah I'm really mad that people are getting this and the collector set in store before preorders have shipped :(  I mean, what's the point of pre-ordering then?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: MonstarNomNom on August 07, 2012, 04:10:20 PM
Daaaaang $10 for one pony? Gosh I'm going to be so broke x3x
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: reanna-mator on August 07, 2012, 04:19:18 PM
I think it's kinda crappy that people are finding things in stores before preorders are even shipped. It kind of really disappoints me. I won't be preordering anything from TRU again. :huh:

I completely agree with you. No more TRU pre-orders for me

As long as I get mine, I don't mind. :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: PolkaDot99 on August 07, 2012, 04:19:31 PM
OMG so awesome!!! will have to keep a look out for her noww cant wait!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: KtKat on August 07, 2012, 04:20:24 PM
Gonna have to wait til payday in a week!  Who knows if they will be stocked here yet anyways.  Ah, well.   Soooooooon....
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ladybrooklyn on August 07, 2012, 04:25:51 PM
Yeah I'm really mad that people are getting this and the collector set in store before preorders have shipped :(  I mean, what's the point of pre-ordering then?

There's an easy solution to this if you want yours NOW...

Go to TRU and buy one. When your "preorder" arrives... "return" her to TRU using your previous receipt. Same item... and you get your instant gratification. ;)

I honestly think... the Preorders were a way for TRU to contact Hasbro and say "we need X amount in ADDITION to the base order we made"... That way Hasbro makes enough to take care of everyone...

Think of it as your "security blanket"... you know you'll get one... rather than taking the "chance" that there will be one on the shelf...

After all... I think there are 5 or 6 TRUs around Phoenix (maybe more, I'd have to check). If they get 5 or 6 Zecoras in stock... that's then 30-36 Zecoras in ALL OF PHOENIX; at least for the initial shipment...

NOT good odds if you live in a huge city like Phoenix... ;)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hathorcat on August 07, 2012, 04:29:56 PM
Congrats on finding her on shelves :)

Diamond posted in another thread about the number of Zecoras which were coming into a certain region for TRU - I think the figure worked out to quite high so hopefully most people looking for her will be able to track her down.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ladybrooklyn on August 07, 2012, 04:46:12 PM
Took pics! :happy: I can't wait to see her "glow" tonight! :lol: She had a slight glow even as I walked down my slightly dim hallways... :biggrin:

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Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 07, 2012, 04:47:03 PM
She's so beautiful..... :lovey:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Catlein on August 07, 2012, 05:03:21 PM
Took pics! :happy: I can't wait to see her "glow" tonight! :lol: She had a slight glow even as I walked down my slightly dim hallways... :biggrin:

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Aww... she's adorable!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: scarletjul on August 07, 2012, 05:07:50 PM
Yay!  :frolic:

I haven't yet decided if I'm buying her (there are ponies higher on my wishlist) but I'm thrilled she's showing up in places.  :D
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: HawaiianRain on August 07, 2012, 05:12:30 PM
I wonder what kind of hair they use for her mane to make it stand like that.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ladybrooklyn on August 07, 2012, 05:16:15 PM
I wonder what kind of hair they use for her mane to make it stand like that.

I honestly think they just didn't "train" it down as they do the hair on other ponies... it doesn't feel any different to me...

It might be a TAD "thicker" (the indiviual hairs that is)... but it's really not noticably so...
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 07, 2012, 05:19:07 PM
hmm..  i  think i  want to get a 2nd one XD  that way i can  have one on disaply and one in box.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 07, 2012, 05:28:20 PM
hmm..  i  think i  want to get a 2nd one XD  that way i can  have one on disaply and one in box.

That's what I'm doing!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 07, 2012, 05:29:29 PM
but  i will wait.. lol  i'm gonna wait till my first one coems in. and for now shes on my wishlist
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on August 07, 2012, 05:57:05 PM
Thanks for the heads up and the pics of her! I've been wanting a Zecora for the longest, so hopefully I can find her next week when I have enough spare money to get one or two of her. <3 She can protect me in my sleep with her glowing powers. :lol:

I'm not too surprised that the stores have been getting Zecora in before the people that pre-order'd. I know when it came to Monster High, I knew some people had pre-ordered one of the TRU-exclusive sets (the Werecats) and didn't get theirs in until about a few weeks (if not a month) after they were spotted on the shelves. :(
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DazzleKitty on August 07, 2012, 07:07:19 PM
So she's supposedly limited? That scares me. I sure hope that I can find her. Gonna hit my local TRU on Friday.  I also really want that collectors set with the DJ Pony.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Foxtale on August 07, 2012, 07:29:30 PM
*stalks tru* No sign at mine yet, but my tru is slow
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: butterflybuttons on August 07, 2012, 07:31:21 PM
That's so exciting!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lunar Dust on August 07, 2012, 07:34:25 PM
Cool, Congrats on finding her!

ladybrooklyn your pictures make me really want her now, I was not sure at first but now I think by the time I find I will not be able to say no to buying her.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Queen Eclipsia on August 07, 2012, 08:16:43 PM
I feel *SO DUMB* for buying one on eBay for $45. My trigger finger went haywire again...DAMN YOU, EBAYYYYYY!!!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: octocorn on August 07, 2012, 08:29:43 PM
Is she the same size as the other brushables?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 07, 2012, 09:06:50 PM
Not that anyone remembers but I posted the SKN and her total order numbers for her first order a way back.  If you use the SKN you can call TRU to check if your store has gotten them in BUT if she has a street date, chances are they had a new stocker who put them out by mistake.  Toys are not due to reset there aisle yet.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 07, 2012, 09:17:15 PM
Well, poot!
So those of us who pre-ordered our Zecora's are still on backorder are STILL waiting for ours, but stores are starting to carry them now? That's messed up. You'd think TRU would ship out the backordered ones before sending them to the stores.

Sorry, it just irks me when that happens...
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: goddessofpeep on August 07, 2012, 09:35:28 PM
Just think of it this way, the people who preordered are spared the endless drives to TRU to try to get there before the rest of the collectors, bronies, and ebay sellers buy them all.  It's a whole lot of work to find ponies!  And a whole lot of gas and time.

Good luck to you lucky ones who got a preorder!  I hope it comes soon:)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Saja on August 07, 2012, 09:37:48 PM
Congrats, Hope she comes to Australia soon!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TwilightTrixie on August 07, 2012, 10:25:12 PM
Ugh, my boyfriend and I are going to have to check TRU...his Zecora order has no sign of having been shipped (though it doesn't say backordered)...though it should have shipped last month, apparently.  Additionally, though I swear I ordered a Zecora as well, I can find no evidence of the order.  :(  TRU has yet to take any money out for my boyfriend's order (or mine, although maybe I imagined making said order), so if we find her on our next TRU trip, we'll probably just cancel the preorder :/
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Sarahlacewing on August 07, 2012, 10:28:02 PM
I will begin to stalk my TRU.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 08, 2012, 05:55:26 AM
im jsut worried that those of us who preordered her... will get screwed and not get her. thats happend to me before with backordered things.. it was   a dvd seris it was backorderd for a month!  then they ismply caled me adn told me oh..  we cna't order that anymore.  and i about lost my temper.   i'm like ugh!  yo had me wait for a month   then you tell me   its uanble to be orderd?!   not ahappy perosn..   but i ordered from TRU onlinebefore and i got my items just  never preorderd/
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: josiekat on August 08, 2012, 05:57:14 AM
I was just there over the weekend (Albany NY area) and they didn't have them. I guess I'll just have to go back and keep checking.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on August 08, 2012, 06:25:21 AM
I didn't pre-order her because
A) The price plus shipping...
B) I'm disappointed of the fact they were lazy again and didn't finish the leg bangles

I haven't checked to see if we actually still have our TRU express here but if we do I don't think they will have very much in the way of ponies (they didn't last time I looked there) and the fact it doesn't even show up on TRU's site near my area any more... makes me think there is no express there :| I'll just have to get the nerve up to go to the mall and look x.x
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: xdartfrogx on August 08, 2012, 08:16:39 AM
Wow, I can't believe they're already being found in store before preorders are received. The whole incomplete gold band on the leg bothers me too. I'm debating if I really want to pick her up anytime soon. Not in my top 5 wants.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Eternia on August 08, 2012, 08:25:06 AM
Got a reply from TRU customer service. I asked when zecora would be available, as mine is backordered. I got "we don't know. depends on when the warehouse gets its next stock in"
well thank you for that obvious answer. *is angry*
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Mandy85 on August 08, 2012, 09:53:16 AM
I preordered an exclusive of theirs from another toy line (Monster High) a few months ago and learned that TRU can take up to a month after said item has began popping up in stores for preorders to finally start shipping out. They're nice for having a peace of mind in knowing that you've got a sought-after item locked in, but I've found it may not the best option if you're impatient (like me ) and eager to get it early.

I ended up just purchasing the dolls in person once I learned that stores were getting them in and sold off my preorder once it arrived (about four weeks later).
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hannaliten on August 08, 2012, 09:55:54 AM
I preordered an exclusive of theirs from another toy line (Monster High) a few months ago learned that TRU can take up to a month after said item has began popping up in stores for preorders to finally start shipping out. They're nice for having a peace of mind in knowing that you've got a sought-after item locked in, but I've found it may not the best option if you're impatient (like me ) and eager to get it early.

Yup, same thing happened to me (with the werecat twins). I ended up getting them from the store and cancelling the pre-order.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hathorcat on August 08, 2012, 01:36:10 PM
I wonder what kind of hair they use for her mane to make it stand like that.

Lol! I never thought of that! I didnt think it odd...but now I think about it a mohawk of that height is impressive :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Rhini on August 08, 2012, 03:24:11 PM
I wonder what kind of hair they use for her mane to make it stand like that.

Lol! I never thought of that! I didnt think it odd...but now I think about it a mohawk of that height is impressive :)
The Shining Armor fashion style has what I assume to be the same type of hair. It's soft and silky so it's not gelled up, but it does feel a little bit...stiffer? thicker? It doesn't want to lay down at all lol
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hathorcat on August 08, 2012, 04:28:26 PM
I wonder what kind of hair they use for her mane to make it stand like that.

Lol! I never thought of that! I didnt think it odd...but now I think about it a mohawk of that height is impressive :)
The Shining Armor fashion style has what I assume to be the same type of hair. It's soft and silky so it's not gelled up, but it does feel a little bit...stiffer? thicker? It doesn't want to lay down at all lol

Denser hair would make sense :)...*images her bald Blossom with fabulous punk style*
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ShortyBoo on August 08, 2012, 04:48:53 PM
Eh, now that I've seen the gold bracelet thing around her leg is only painted on the side and not all the way around, I don't want her. I kind of expected it to not be 3-D since it would require a new mold, but to not paint it completely around is just lazy. It looks cheap and for her to cost twice what the other brushables are, I just don't think she's worth it. Well, at least the mini figure of Zecora looks good. I guess I'll just settle for that one.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 08, 2012, 08:15:20 PM
Well, that's a cheap out move for Hasbro to pull. They probably thought it would be too difficult to get their paint machines to paint the entire circumfrence of the band, so they only painted the front.

When I get her, I think I'll just paint over the band with liquid gold leaf.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: pyrodarknessanny on August 08, 2012, 11:18:24 PM
any one know roughly when shes ment to turn up in Australia?
along with the NightMare Moon set?

there is no TRU any where near me, but i got a good friend who is close to one to call up and find out about it for me,
apparently the store will be getting them, BUT they don't know when.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: PinkRosedust on August 08, 2012, 11:31:30 PM
Eh, now that I've seen the gold bracelet thing around her leg is only painted on the side and not all the way around, I don't want her. I kind of expected it to not be 3-D since it would require a new mold, but to not paint it completely around is just lazy. It looks cheap and for her to cost twice what the other brushables are, I just don't think she's worth it. Well, at least the mini figure of Zecora looks good. I guess I'll just settle for that one.

Agreed...I know it may have been difficult to accomplish but in that case they could have maybe just put real accessories on her rather than painting half bracelets. I don't like that she glows either...she'd look better if she had a normal body color. If I find her in a thrift store some day I'll probably keep her, but I really don't want to drop $10 on her. :/

Congrats to those finding her who really like her!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: tootie_tails on August 09, 2012, 12:22:04 AM
I'm tempted to buy her just because it's her, although I don't really actively collect G4 any more. :)
I just wish they would have made her more show accurate, as in a different head mold. I have seen a few customs of her and they all tend to look better than the official version. Maybe I will commission someone to make one for me instead, or even have a go myself, hmm..
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Tulips on August 09, 2012, 12:31:07 AM
any one know roughly when shes ment to turn up in Australia?
along with the NightMare Moon set?

there is no TRU any where near me, but i got a good friend who is close to one to call up and find out about it for me,
apparently the store will be getting them, BUT they don't know when.

Wow, I honestly thought we wouldn't see them at all in Australia. If I see her I might pick her up but I'm kinda put off by the half bangle thingies, I suspected it when she was first announced but with pics proving it she looks meh
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hathorcat on August 09, 2012, 06:30:20 AM
any one know roughly when shes ment to turn up in Australia?
along with the NightMare Moon set?

there is no TRU any where near me, but i got a good friend who is close to one to call up and find out about it for me,
apparently the store will be getting them, BUT they don't know when.

Wow, I honestly thought we wouldn't see them at all in Australia. If I see her I might pick her up but I'm kinda put off by the half bangle thingies, I suspected it when she was first announced but with pics proving it she looks meh

As at this date she has only been slated for a US release...but thats not to say she wont arrive elsewhere just that as at this point she only is available in America.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on August 09, 2012, 10:28:03 AM
Here's hoping she comes to Canada!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Evening_Moonstone on August 09, 2012, 10:40:07 AM
No Zecora at my TRU, although they do have the Nightmare Moon set, and white Celestia (although you have to dig through Pinklestia to find her).
They also have the new train (with the cars included), the Riding Along set with Rarity, and the blind bag favorites set.

No sign of Lyra's brushable, though, or any from her wave.

And they still have that (%^*$# talking Pinkie Pie!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 09, 2012, 10:49:48 AM
My TRU finally got the new Train Set, White Celestia, and the new mini figure collection today. Still no sign of the Favorites set, The Riding Along combo pack, or Zecora.... although, I'm not sure where they would put them right now even if they did get them in, because the pony endcap is jam-packed right now.  :blink:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Gogobinsin on August 09, 2012, 10:51:33 AM
Here's hoping she's released internationally :) I don't care about the gold bands not going all the way round her legs or the $10 price tag, that's the usual price for a brushable outside of US. I must have her ^.^
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: JazzMatazz on August 09, 2012, 11:07:37 AM
My TRU has nothing. just a side shelf of pony they are not even in an aisle anymore!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ladybrooklyn on August 09, 2012, 11:18:09 AM
Went back to TRU today (I was hoping the Favorite set would be on the shelves... alas... no. :( ) But they DID have more Zecoras! YAY! Kudos to TRU for restocking them quickly! ;)

And amongst the new ladies... I saw this one!

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Notice anything "off" about her? :happy:

I couldn't help but come home with her! :lol: Now to decide if she'll stay in the collection... or be offered up for sale as an "oddity"... ;) (though I'm really leaning towards keeping her! :biggrin: )
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Cinnabar on August 09, 2012, 11:26:00 AM
Went back to TRU today (I was hoping the Favorite set would be on the shelves... alas... no. :( ) But they DID have more Zecoras! YAY! Kudos to TRU for restocking them quickly! ;)

And amongst the new ladies... I saw this one!

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Notice anything "off" about her? :happy:

I couldn't help but come home with her! :lol: Now to decide if she'll stay in the collection... or be offered up for sale as an "oddity"... ;) (though I'm really leaning towards keeping her! :biggrin: )

Neat find!!!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Corona on August 09, 2012, 02:54:27 PM
I got my own Zecora! The cutie markless one up there is pretty nifty.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Mandy85 on August 09, 2012, 03:16:49 PM
My local TRU always seems to get in new items on Fridays so I'm going to hit them up tomorrow and see if I can find Zecora or the Collector's Set. I only want Nightmare Moon though, so I'll be selling the rest off the others if/when I can get my hands on the latter.


And they still have that (%^*$# talking Pinkie Pie!

I really hate those things, lol. I feel like they've been the guard dogs of the pony aisles for the past year and I so sick of hearing them tell me they can walk every time I pass by.    >_<  If they made them resemble a quadrupedal baby horse they might be a bit more endearing, but the pseudo-human baby appearance with the big cartoony head really creeps me out.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: mysweetabbie on August 09, 2012, 04:45:25 PM
I am crossing my fingers for Zecora, Rarity and the scooter set and the Collector's set tomorrow.  I've only been to TRU a million times the last two weeks.  I also still need Trixie, Lyra, Sunny Rays and the other one (forgot her name).  And Walmart still has not gotten the posters and new pony stuff in.  I have been hitting these stores over and over and little luck. :(
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 09, 2012, 06:02:53 PM
The Pinkie Pie's at my stores never go off when I walk by.... maybe all of their batteries are dead?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Vertefae on August 09, 2012, 06:07:20 PM
This is ridiculous, TRU is already restocking shelves and preorders haven't gone out yet? I'm going to try mine Monday if she's in stock I'm buying her and writing a nasty email to the online site.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: xdartfrogx on August 09, 2012, 06:09:27 PM
:lol: A stripeless Zecora! Very neat find. One of Hasbro's not so shameful mistakes :lmao:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: StarDragon on August 09, 2012, 06:13:07 PM
I just noticed now, but the front of the box is PAISLEY! :D :D I love paisley! Will definitely be getting her now! (not that I wasn't going to before....)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 09, 2012, 06:23:41 PM
Man, the only NEW pony ANYTHING the Mt. Olive Walmart in Mt. Olive / Flanders, NJ, has is the Canterlot Wedding Stylin' Luna, and the plushie baby Spike with the plastic head and the new baby Rainbow Dash version ( can't bring myself to call them So Softs... So Softs are fuzzy flocked ponies to me, not plushies. )!

Considering the fact that the girls toy aisle has MUCH less variety and is dominated by Barbie and cutesy wootsey baby dolls, while the boys toy aisle is PACKED with kick butt boys toys, my guess has been for a while the their store manager does NOT care about girls toys in any way, shape, or form. His mindset is, literally, "all girls like Barbie dolls and baby dolls, so that's all we're going to focus on selling. Ever.". And no, he does NOT listen to customers when we request that the store bring in a variety of girls toys that we know would sell well in our area. I've seen and heard him treat female customers like trash. Ditto with his female employees.

Sorry, got off topic. Walmart is a touchy subject for me.

They do have the regular Core 6, a few of those hideous big fake butterfly-ish winged ones, and... get this...

the G3 Ponyville merpony castle with merpony Pinkie!

I would have picked that up IF I had the room in my studio. I do love the artwork used for the G3 Ponyville merponies! Really pretty designs that sorta translated well to the toy versions.


If anyone else is still looking for that set, however, let me know, and I'll pick it up for you.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: pyrodarknessanny on August 09, 2012, 07:43:48 PM
OMG I CANMT TAKE IT ANY MORE!!

i said to my self , ill wait and see if they come out in aus,.... but darn it i just cant wait!!

some pony wanna do me a massive favor  and pick  one up for me?   and the NightMare Moon set too?

PM me if you can help out, i can pay you back via paypal , and will happily pay for shipping and a finders fee  for your efforts.

:EDIT:
posted a thing in the wanted section/ thred
hopeing some nice pony can help me out :D
:end EDTI: 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Oak23 on August 09, 2012, 07:59:14 PM
Can anyone check her head to see which headsculpt she has?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bebopgroove on August 09, 2012, 08:00:42 PM
My local TRU always seems to get in new items on Fridays so I'm going to hit them up tomorrow and see if I can find Zecora or the Collector's Set. I only want Nightmare Moon though, so I'll be selling the rest off the others if/when I can get my hands on the latter.


And they still have that (%^*$# talking Pinkie Pie!

I really hate those things, lol. I feel like they've been the guard dogs of the pony aisles for the past year and I so sick of hearing them tell me they can walk every time I pass by.    >_<  If they made them resemble a quadrupedal baby horse they might be a bit more endearing, but the pseudo-human baby appearance with the big cartoony head really creeps me out.

If only I had a Like button XD

Yeah, I can't be sneaky in the pony aisle anymore, not without a blasting I CAN WAAALK! -__-"

Every Walmart and TRU I stalk seems to have them.

As for Zecora.. I ordered one from TRU, but I'm worried about when I might get her, or if I'll receive her at all :(
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TickledPink on August 09, 2012, 08:39:29 PM
My TRU is a bit far out of the way for me to just drop by. I'll have to give them a call :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 09, 2012, 08:56:14 PM
I checked again and if you are in New England, NY, NJ and surrounding areas they are still not in the warehouse.  Again calling a TRU with out an SKN number will not get you too far with some stores.  The SKN really helps especially when the employees do not know the product lines.  They did up the count though from 1,300+ to 2,000 plus.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TickledPink on August 09, 2012, 08:57:18 PM
I checked again and if you are in New England, NY, NJ and surrounding areas they are still not in the warehouse.  Again calling a TRU with out an SKN number will not get you too far with some stores.  The SKN really helps especially when the employees do not know the product lines.  They did up the count though from 1,300+ to 2,000 plus.

Mind sharing the sku?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 09, 2012, 09:00:02 PM
I checked again and if you are in New England, NY, NJ and surrounding areas they are still not in the warehouse.  Again calling a TRU with out an SKN number will not get you too far with some stores.  The SKN really helps especially when the employees do not know the product lines.  They did up the count though from 1,300+ to 2,000 plus.

Thanks for the heads up! Hopefully we'll see some next week here?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Mermaid on August 09, 2012, 09:17:29 PM
Ohhh I know where I am heading next payday! Thanks for the heads up!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: octocorn on August 10, 2012, 04:10:35 AM
I got this this morning:
Quote
Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for placing your recent order with us.

We wanted to inform you that there is a delay in fulfilling the item listed below in your order. Please accept our apologies for this delay.

At this time we do not have a ship date for the item. If you choose to wait for the item to ship, you do not need to contact us, and we will continue to process and ship your order as soon as we can. Please note, your credit card will not be charged for the item until the order is shipped.

Order Number:   
Delayed Item:   13138766
Description:    Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con 2012 My Little Pony Figure - Zecora
Quantity/Price:   1 @ $9.99

Then why are you shipping to stores, TRU???? :(
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Like A Tea Spoon on August 10, 2012, 05:14:14 AM
I did find a TwinkleShine on the shelf yesterday  :lol: Makes up for not finding my favorite rhyming zebra!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Charmypony on August 10, 2012, 05:19:24 AM
OK, time to ask someone in the US to help me, I don't have any G4 so far, but I really like this one this time.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 10, 2012, 05:25:45 AM
Received that email as well.

I guess either Hasbro or TRU saw the thread here on the Arena? Or enough people emailed TRU about this issue?


I got this this morning:
Quote
Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for placing your recent order with us.

We wanted to inform you that there is a delay in fulfilling the item listed below in your order. Please accept our apologies for this delay.

At this time we do not have a ship date for the item. If you choose to wait for the item to ship, you do not need to contact us, and we will continue to process and ship your order as soon as we can. Please note, your credit card will not be charged for the item until the order is shipped.

Order Number:   
Delayed Item:   13138766
Description:    Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con 2012 My Little Pony Figure - Zecora
Quantity/Price:   1 @ $9.99

Then why are you shipping to stores, TRU???? :(
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: EvilMuffins on August 10, 2012, 05:28:32 AM
well that's just fantastic. TRU has the one I ordered from their site still on back order. I emailed them ages ago and they never responded. Guess who's never ordering from TRU's site again!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Brightglowpony on August 10, 2012, 06:08:04 AM
Still no Zecoras at my TRU yet- hopefully soon!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ashlyne on August 10, 2012, 07:20:32 AM
I also just got an email from TRU about my Zecora order, but did you guys get the little disclaimer at the bottom?  Or was that special just for me?

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Dear Valued [*cough*] Customer
We wanted to inform you that there is a delay in fulfilling the item listed below in your order. Please accept our apologies for this delay.  At this time we do not have a ship date for the item. If you choose to wait for the item to ship, you do not need to contact us, and we will continue to process and ship your order as soon as we can.......

30-Day Policy
If the item(s) is not shipped by 09/10/2012 the item will be automatically cancelled and your credit card will not be charged, and/or your money will be refunded.
 

OK, I would like to know how a BACKORDERED item is being released in stores to the general public, while people who have ordered first are getting told they might not get anything.   I'm hoping this public release means there is plenty left to fulfill outstanding orders, but the fact they're warning us that the orders could be cancelled is not a good sign.  They should've taken care of their current customers first, before sending some out for general release, if they really do value their customers.   I emailed them a complaint about this, but don't expect a reply.

Not happy about this   :(
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Eternia on August 10, 2012, 08:01:35 AM
Got that email as well. I'd suggest we keep bothering them about this- it's unacceptable to ship to stores and do pre-orders last! I don't have a TRU so I'm screwed if my zecora order isn't honored :(
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 10, 2012, 08:14:47 AM
this isn't right i get the feeling i'm going to be getting this email as well..   whats hte point in pre ordering  something from them.. if  all  there going to do is say oh well.   i'm sorry  you  can get it.  i have a tru  nowhere near here.  and this was a gift from soemone.   now to hear that becuase we preordered we  proably wont ge them ebcuae they shipped them out.. lovely.   and here i was thinking oh  i preorderd it yay i'm gurateeed one.  nope..  now there screwing us over.  meh.. 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TimeDance on August 10, 2012, 08:22:02 AM
Got mine! Way surprised to see her here. We haven't even recieved any new blind bag waves in this area. Luckily, I had a friend who just happened to be at TRU and saw her. She knew that glow in the dark girl was a crazy want for me and told me where to get her. I love her! She's definitely a fave for me.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Em_L._Pea_Customs on August 10, 2012, 09:10:57 AM
I got the email too.  The email has an eight digit item number that the stores can't check stock on.  I did find the SKN#851799 on my initial printed out order form.  My store has an open order for 750 pcs., but won't be getting them for another 2-3 weeks.  They are the only store in STL that will be receiving them.  I think I'll just keep my order open with TRU.com and if I end up with two I can always trade it later.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 10, 2012, 09:25:11 AM
I haven't gotten that email yet, but mine is still listed as backordered. :huh:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Rhini on August 10, 2012, 09:25:45 AM
I got the email too.  The email has an eight digit item number that the stores can't check stock on.  I did find the SKN#851799 on my initial printed out order form.  My store has an open order for 750 pcs., but won't be getting them for another 2-3 weeks.  They are the only store in STL that will be receiving them.  I think I'll just keep my order open with TRU.com and if I end up with two I can always trade it later.
Do you mind letting me know which one? I checked at the mehlville one and they said they had no orders in for it.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Em_L._Pea_Customs on August 10, 2012, 09:29:04 AM
I got the email too.  The email has an eight digit item number that the stores can't check stock on.  I did find the SKN#851799 on my initial printed out order form.  My store has an open order for 750 pcs., but won't be getting them for another 2-3 weeks.  They are the only store in STL that will be receiving them.  I think I'll just keep my order open with TRU.com and if I end up with two I can always trade it later.
Do you mind letting me know which one? I checked at the mehlville one and they said they had no orders in for it.

Sure...Sunset Hills on Lindbergh.  :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Rhini on August 10, 2012, 09:39:29 AM
I got the email too.  The email has an eight digit item number that the stores can't check stock on.  I did find the SKN#851799 on my initial printed out order form.  My store has an open order for 750 pcs., but won't be getting them for another 2-3 weeks.  They are the only store in STL that will be receiving them.  I think I'll just keep my order open with TRU.com and if I end up with two I can always trade it later.
Do you mind letting me know which one? I checked at the mehlville one and they said they had no orders in for it.

Sure...Sunset Hills on Lindbergh.  :)
Thanks! That's the one I usually go to. The one farther down lindbergh by 55 has 2 of the collectors set left fyi :) (or they did when I left last night! :P)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DazzleKitty on August 10, 2012, 09:42:05 AM
cookhuman, that's so funny!

I called the same exact TRU today to ask about Zecora. They said someone called earlier the the same question (and I got the same answer you did). I wondered if it was an Arena member that called, and it was! Small world, huh?

But for some reason, I doubt it will take as long as they said to get them in stock. I'll probably call again in a week.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 10, 2012, 10:02:34 AM
so i checked with the person that did my order for  me. and she hasn't received the  email.  what i'm wodneirng is this..  those of you getting emails WHEN di dyou preoder? when she first came up for preorder  or did you wait?  we were one of the first to preoder (i love my sister lol)  i double checked with he and she hasn't gotten that  email yet.   so  wha ti'm wodenring is.. what if its  in the order we preordered?   if those that preordered later.. are getitng that email.. or is everyone getting i.  mine  is  set to ship on the  15th with an order  number, shes till backordered.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ashlyne on August 10, 2012, 10:26:51 AM
those of you getting emails WHEN di dyou preoder?

I ordered mine on July 12th.  That's the first day I saw it online and I jumped on it, but maybe I missed it if it came out earlier?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Em_L._Pea_Customs on August 10, 2012, 10:49:59 AM
Yeah, I placed my order on the 12th as well. 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: octocorn on August 10, 2012, 11:13:05 AM
Mine was also placed on the 12th.

:( I hope our orders don't get canceled.  I've been lucky so far to get almost everything I want, but our TRU aisles are normally pretty barren.  I know there are a lot of adult collectors in my area, and they've been hitting our toy aisles hard.  So if you're in the northeast TN area, leave a girl some ponies/dolls please.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 10, 2012, 11:18:09 AM
I got the email too.  The email has an eight digit item number that the stores can't check stock on.  I did find the SKN#851799 on my initial printed out order form.  My store has an open order for 750 pcs., but won't be getting them for another 2-3 weeks.  They are the only store in STL that will be receiving them.  I think I'll just keep my order open with TRU.com and if I end up with two I can always trade it later.
The size of the order you saw is not for one store but the DC for your store.  No store gets there whole allotment at once.  Also if the layouts are not up for the other stores they will not be listed as getting them until there layouts are up.  So other stores in your area maybe getting them, just at a later date.

Also I have not gotten the email in regards to the preoders, I figure if they show up in store first I am just going to cancel them and get the ones I promised two friends and ours and call it quits.

Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 10, 2012, 11:25:14 AM
It's really odd that they only sent the email to some people. I checked my spam folder too, just in case, and still nada. hmm. :what:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 10, 2012, 11:30:44 AM
yeah it's odd. i also think its a bit cheap that the band doesnt go all the way around. 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 10, 2012, 11:56:18 AM
Gang like we say at work the R is backwards in our name just take it from there.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Ren-Ren on August 10, 2012, 01:01:29 PM
If you, like me, ordered only Zecora you probably won't get the email as Zecora won't be holding up the shipping of any other items. If you DID order something else at the same time, then I'm not sure what is going on there. 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Em_L._Pea_Customs on August 10, 2012, 01:04:53 PM
I got the email too.  The email has an eight digit item number that the stores can't check stock on.  I did find the SKN#851799 on my initial printed out order form.  My store has an open order for 750 pcs., but won't be getting them for another 2-3 weeks.  They are the only store in STL that will be receiving them.  I think I'll just keep my order open with TRU.com and if I end up with two I can always trade it later.
The size of the order you saw is not for one store but the DC for your store.  No store gets there whole allotment at once.  Also if the layouts are not up for the other stores they will not be listed as getting them until there layouts are up.  So other stores in your area maybe getting them, just at a later date.

Very interesting...thanks for the information.  I don't actually work at a TRU, this was just what one of the employees told me over the phone.  Hopefully I'll get a Zecora one way or another.  Thanks again!  :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DazzleKitty on August 10, 2012, 02:49:27 PM
All TRU stores are supposed to get her, right?  I hope so. I only know where two stores within reasonable driving distance from my home (and each one takes nearly an hour to get to, LOL). So I hope at least one of them gets Zecora in.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Em_L._Pea_Customs on August 10, 2012, 03:14:20 PM
All TRU stores are supposed to get her, right?  I hope so. I only know where two stores within reasonable driving distance from my home (and each one takes nearly an hour to get to, LOL). So I hope at least one of them gets Zecora in.

Hey DazzleKitty! *waves*  I totally forgot to say something to you about the TRU phone call.  Yep, that was me.  :)  They are so helpful and friendly at the Sunset Hills TRU.  If I find out that the Zecoras come in, I will definitely PM both you and Rhini.  I can't wait...I don't collect G4, but a GITD Zebra...get outta here.  I NEED that!  :P
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 10, 2012, 03:17:15 PM
I got the email too.  The email has an eight digit item number that the stores can't check stock on.  I did find the SKN#851799 on my initial printed out order form.  My store has an open order for 750 pcs., but won't be getting them for another 2-3 weeks.  They are the only store in STL that will be receiving them.  I think I'll just keep my order open with TRU.com and if I end up with two I can always trade it later.
The size of the order you saw is not for one store but the DC for your store.  No store gets there whole allotment at once.  Also if the layouts are not up for the other stores they will not be listed as getting them until there layouts are up.  So other stores in your area maybe getting them, just at a later date.

Very interesting...thanks for the information.  I don't actually work at a TRU, this was just what one of the employees told me over the phone.  Hopefully I'll get a Zecora one way or another.  Thanks again!  :)
No worries, I have been with R Us for almost 8 years now and even though I am on the Babies end of it, I still can check things for the Toy side.  And still have buddies working there. 

All TRU stores are supposed to get her, right?  I hope so. I only know where two stores within reasonable driving distance from my home (and each one takes nearly an hour to get to, LOL). So I hope at least one of them gets Zecora in.
At this point in time from what I was able to find, no it does not look like all stores will get her. BUT that can change in a moment with our company.  And if they chuck a box on one of our trucks instead of a TRU truck I am so grabbing the whole case. LOL
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DazzleKitty on August 10, 2012, 03:19:46 PM
All TRU stores are supposed to get her, right?  I hope so. I only know where two stores within reasonable driving distance from my home (and each one takes nearly an hour to get to, LOL). So I hope at least one of them gets Zecora in.

Hey DazzleKitty! *waves*  I totally forgot to say something to you about the TRU phone call.  Yep, that was me.  :)  They are so helpful and friendly at the Sunset Hills TRU.  If I find out that the Zecoras come in, I will definitely PM both you and Rhini.  I can't wait...I don't collect G4, but a GITD Zebra...get outta here.  I NEED that!  :P

Thanks! I'd definitely wanna know. That store is pretty close to where I work, so I'm hoping that's the one I can get Zecora at. The one in Chesterfield is more of a distance from me. But I'll get her however I can! 

Hopefully us St. Louis ponies can find her somewhere!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: xdartfrogx on August 10, 2012, 03:20:05 PM
Found Zecora today at TRU in my neck of the woods and brought her home :) I really did not think she'd be there. Also... someone bought All the new wave blind bags, and it was not me. Thinking there's an arena member near by?  ^.^
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Vertefae on August 10, 2012, 03:58:00 PM
I only ordered her, and got the email. I am going to contact TRU and Hasbro. This is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TrixieStix on August 10, 2012, 05:17:23 PM
They had around 5 at my Toys R Us today, I grabbed two for a friend and myself. They all seem to have something silly going on though!  One has 5 plugs of gray in the mane at the front and the other only has 4.

At the ones in the store:

one eye had scratches on it, another had a smudged hoof paint, another had a smudged stripe(mine does too actually).  Really random paint/eye smudges and scuffs! They aren't too bad...to me anyway, but for $10 I think it'd be nice to have pretty ones for sale.

Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Souffaloufagous on August 10, 2012, 07:57:50 PM
Wheeee, really?  I'll have to check my TRU soon!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Eternia on August 10, 2012, 09:09:44 PM
If you, like me, ordered only Zecora you probably won't get the email as Zecora won't be holding up the shipping of any other items. If you DID order something else at the same time, then I'm not sure what is going on there. 
not true, I ordered her separately and got the email :/
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hyenacub on August 10, 2012, 09:17:58 PM
I checked.  No dice.  No Zecora, either.  XD  I will keep checking, though!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Clipper on August 10, 2012, 09:18:43 PM
i checked here and there are none in any stores as of yesterday in florida. boo

but we did have at my TRU the blind bag sets with accessories, train car with extra cars, and white celestia.. so I could imagine it should be this coming week
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hathorcat on August 11, 2012, 07:17:57 AM
Awesome information Diamond...you are completely our spy on the inside for any TRU items :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 11, 2012, 08:00:18 AM
They had around 5 at my Toys R Us today, I grabbed two for a friend and myself. They all seem to have something silly going on though!  One has 5 plugs of gray in the mane at the front and the other only has 4.

At the ones in the store:

one eye had scratches on it, another had a smudged hoof paint, another had a smudged stripe(mine does too actually).  Really random paint/eye smudges and scuffs! They aren't too bad...to me anyway, but for $10 I think it'd be nice to have pretty ones for sale.



Does not surprise me, two things to remember, Hasbro probably had these rushed to meet demand and that will really screw with quality and second when ever you have workers who are suddenly having to do something totally unlike any other masking job you are gonna have issues.  I do not think the factory making her is really used to do such complicated markings.

Awesome information Diamond...you are completely our spy on the inside for any TRU items :)
Ah thanks I try, was easy back in the G3 day as I worked at TRU so could check more often.  I see from the locations listed she has hit the west coast, which is a totally different DC the this side of the USA.  I will try to check again and see if she has landed in our DC and let folks know, if they are interested that is.

SKN to use when calling the stores is 851799
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Rosette on August 11, 2012, 09:28:46 AM
I desperately want a couple Zecoras.  My local TRU, as of yesterday, had the trains with extra cars, one white Celestia, the scooter friends, and a freshly opened box of Wave 1 blind bags.  No sign of Zecora or the other collector ponies and nobody outside of the mane 6.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 11, 2012, 02:41:38 PM
I never received that email people got yesterday and just now when I check the status of order, it no longer says "Back-ordered" like it used to, but instead: "Item(s) on hold until release date 08/10/12" as if I had preordered it yesterday... when I actually made my order on July 12th, which it still notes at the top of the order page. Interesting..... so I suppose I'll be getting a Zecora from them afterall? I wonder when she'll ship? Has this happened to anyone else?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Windswept on August 11, 2012, 04:06:00 PM
Decided to check the status of mine after reading through all this, mine's got "Item(s) on hold until release date: 07 / 14 / 12"  No email yet, nothing else ordered with her. Ugh, what a mess. My TRU had everything else including 5 favorite sets though, so maybe I should start giving them a call.

edit: Called mine, they insisted 851799 was an online only item and really didn't have any info for me.  :huh:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TrixieStix on August 11, 2012, 04:11:02 PM

Does not surprise me, two things to remember, Hasbro probably had these rushed to meet demand and that will really screw with quality and second when ever you have workers who are suddenly having to do something totally unlike any other masking job you are gonna have issues.  I do not think the factory making her is really used to do such complicated markings.


Yeah that's true, It is pretty much like:

Keep doing different things until it works! Like putting flowers upside down in a vase and knowing that's not gonna keep them alive so the next time you put them in correctly and they live a bit longer.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TurbinePony on August 11, 2012, 04:55:45 PM
As much as I would love Zecora I feel the people who pre-ordered should get the first grab. Really thats what a Pre-order is, guaranteeing that you get the product first.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: octocorn on August 11, 2012, 05:03:20 PM
Mine still says 'backorder' my TRU favorites collection says 'on hold until release date' though.


errrrgh.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TwilightTrixie on August 11, 2012, 05:38:45 PM
Met Hyenacub while checking our TRU.  Was awesome!  However on the Zecora front, nothing yet!  Hopefully next week (our TRU gets its stock on Friday), or maybe my boyfriend's darn preorder will actually come in ;)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on August 11, 2012, 07:23:58 PM
As much as I would love Zecora I feel the people who pre-ordered should get the first grab. Really thats what a Pre-order is, guaranteeing that you get the product first.
A pre-order guarantees you a copy, but it doesn't always mean you get it first. You're supposed to get it first (or at least within a day or so of it being released), but some places don't really follow that. Which is very lame. More so if the store in question already have the non-preordered item on the shelves, gives your pre-order to someone else or doesn't get in all the pre-orders in. (if that made sense)
I remember a situation years ago when I pre-ordered a Harvest Moon game and it was supposed to come with a stuffed dog (and I had pre-ordered the game about a month in advance). When I went to get my game about two days after it came out [due to school], apparently the store had only gotten in two of the stuffed dogs (and about 6+ people had pre-orederd the game). D: Sad day that was!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 11, 2012, 08:01:10 PM

Does not surprise me, two things to remember, Hasbro probably had these rushed to meet demand and that will really screw with quality and second when ever you have workers who are suddenly having to do something totally unlike any other masking job you are gonna have issues.  I do not think the factory making her is really used to do such complicated markings.


Yeah that's true, It is pretty much like:

Keep doing different things until it works! Like putting flowers upside down in a vase and knowing that's not gonna keep them alive so the next time you put them in correctly and they live a bit longer.
You could now work for TRU or BRU cause you understand how we do things.  And for those of you new to the hobby - we used to call Hasbro Hasbroken.

I have a feeling that they shall hit this week for the rest of the DC that supply not the west coast.  I will check tomorrow with a buddy at my old store. 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: cesprins on August 11, 2012, 08:16:53 PM
What is the official street date for the collector's set and zecora?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DazzleKitty on August 11, 2012, 08:35:31 PM
Met Hyenacub while checking our TRU.  Was awesome!  However on the Zecora front, nothing yet!  Hopefully next week (our TRU gets its stock on Friday), or maybe my boyfriend's darn preorder will actually come in ;)

I've never ran into another true collector before. That would be cool. I know there are a few pony collectors in my area! Would be nice to meet one.

I'm tempted to call TRU again and see if they magically got her in, but I feel kinda silly doing so. If I find her I'm gonna buy two....one to display and one to open. Since she is apparently limited I want to have two,though I normally never buy duplicates for G4s.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 11, 2012, 09:13:44 PM
What is the official street date for the collector's set and zecora?
Since the original date on the per-orders was the 15th, some where around there.  I am guessing though the boxes are not coming in dated hence them getting out.  A chain can get in a huge amount of trouble if they put out dated material before that date. 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: MnDancer on August 12, 2012, 01:59:30 AM
 :frolic: I checked 3 of my area TRUs and didn't find a single Zecora, However I DID find the collector set with Nightmare Moon! *dances around like Pinkie Pie*
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Heliodor on August 12, 2012, 09:54:19 AM
This is the UPC # on my receipt...

653569781639

And she was $9.99 ;)

I'll be sure to take some pics here in a bit (provided I can find my camera... :lookaround: )

She is absolutely ADORABLE! :lovey: Far and away my fav G4 so far (except for the Pegasus Gusty custom I made... ;) )

Okay I have never called a store in advance with a # before, so if I call my local TRU, will they be able to tell me if they have Zecora in stock if I give them that UPC #? I hate making phone calls I wonder if I should just drive there D: lol but that costs me fuel!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Eternia on August 12, 2012, 12:35:54 PM
well, looks like I'm stuck with my backorder :( my friend it atlanta just checked there for me, no zecora in the area :(
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: PolkaDot99 on August 12, 2012, 02:47:28 PM
Got her today thank you!!!

I had my mom keep calling she called 6 diff stores on diff days one said someone bought them all  :( so then today I had her call agian and they said they had 6 we got there and there was nothing  :shocked: we went up to the front and asked well the guy went to the back and dug thru everything he said it was in the last box he checked but he found it!! they are still waiting to get the other set in but they are one of only 2 that will get it thats what his computer said
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Like A Tea Spoon on August 12, 2012, 03:32:21 PM
 :huh: Nope, checked today and no Zecora. I'm thirty minutes south of the city ( Atlanta ). I can't wait to find her on shelves!

I did get my Cloudsdale and Pony Wedding BB figure sets and my Cutie Mark Crusader Flower girls set. So my trip wasn't a total waste.  >_<
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Rosette on August 12, 2012, 05:31:58 PM
I called my local TRU tonight with the SKN# and they had no record of her existing, at all.  :/  So, she said for me to just keep calling them every week. 

ZECORA!

Never has a $9.99 toy seemed so valuable.  :D
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 12, 2012, 05:43:25 PM
eternia dont' give up! i'm sur that if your back order falls through  sombody on the arena  would be willign to pick you  one up.  i  did that  just in case for  myself.. lol
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Ariana on August 12, 2012, 05:44:28 PM
My Toys R Us so far has only gotten the white celestia! Oh well, she is still pretty!  >_<
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 12, 2012, 05:58:39 PM
This is the UPC # on my receipt...

653569781639

And she was $9.99 ;)

I'll be sure to take some pics here in a bit (provided I can find my camera... :lookaround: )

She is absolutely ADORABLE! :lovey: Far and away my fav G4 so far (except for the Pegasus Gusty custom I made... ;) )

Okay I have never called a store in advance with a # before, so if I call my local TRU, will they be able to tell me if they have Zecora in stock if I give them that UPC #? I hate making phone calls I wonder if I should just drive there D: lol but that costs me fuel!
No as that is not the whole UPC, use the SKN number much faster for an R Us person to find - 851799 is her number
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Heliodor on August 12, 2012, 06:40:31 PM
Thanks Diamond! Unfortunately they didn't have any, but I'm gonna keep checking!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Cassie85 on August 13, 2012, 10:24:17 AM
I called my TRU today, and still nothing. But, she did give me some useful info. She said from what she could tell, Zecora is going to be available online starting tomorrow.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Vertefae on August 13, 2012, 10:26:39 AM
I called my TRU today, and still nothing. But, she did give me some useful info. She said from what she could tell, Zecora is going to be available online starting tomorrow.

wtf.. really? And preorders are backordered. *sigh*
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Sarahlacewing on August 13, 2012, 10:40:29 AM
TRU... why you no have Zecora for me?  *sad face*
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 13, 2012, 10:56:25 AM
so i called TRU in  orange park and they said that they will be getting zecora in there ina couple eeks and that they  will be doing pony reset  next wednsay  give or take yay  i  talked to a very nice gentleman on the phone.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 13, 2012, 02:56:52 PM
Welp, due to a MAJOR remodel, the TRU in Rockaway, NJ, won't be getting anything new for a while. The place looks like a war zone right now and they only have one register going, and one cashier.

They do have the white Celestia, and Soft Soft Dashie and Spike, though.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bebopgroove on August 14, 2012, 07:02:09 PM
I don't know about anyone else, but I just recieved an email from TRU with my preorder details and shipping information, so I'm assuming they're shipping it now? And hopefully anyone else who preordered one will get the same email too. It also lists the release date as August 15th /:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 14, 2012, 07:08:24 PM
I don't know about anyone else, but I just recieved an email from TRU with my preorder details and shipping information, so I'm assuming they're shipping it now? And hopefully anyone else who preordered one will get the same email too. It also lists the release date as August 15th /:

None for me yet. Sigh. :sad:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Eternia on August 14, 2012, 07:46:12 PM
I don't know about anyone else, but I just recieved an email from TRU with my preorder details and shipping information, so I'm assuming they're shipping it now? And hopefully anyone else who preordered one will get the same email too. It also lists the release date as August 15th /:
you're sure you got that email today? Did you get the confirmation email when you first ordered her? Because that sounds like the "your pre-order information" email you get after the confirmation email, usually you get them on the same day
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Moss on August 14, 2012, 07:50:30 PM
Called both of my local TRUs this morning and neither have her in stock. I might try again tomorrow and ask when they plan to get more.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: WorldEdit on August 14, 2012, 07:58:25 PM
Checked the Killeen, TX TRU this afternoon still no collector's set or Zecora! Ill be heading that way again tomorrow for new release comics and I will be stopping in again and checking!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Em_L._Pea_Customs on August 14, 2012, 08:08:51 PM
I don't know about anyone else, but I just recieved an email from TRU with my preorder details and shipping information, so I'm assuming they're shipping it now? And hopefully anyone else who preordered one will get the same email too. It also lists the release date as August 15th /:
you're sure you got that email today? Did you get the confirmation email when you first ordered her? Because that sounds like the "your pre-order information" email you get after the confirmation email, usually you get them on the same day
  I received this email yesterday as well.  It says that Zecora will ship on the NEW release date of 8/15/12.  I guess we'll see...
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bebopgroove on August 14, 2012, 08:11:30 PM
I don't know about anyone else, but I just recieved an email from TRU with my preorder details and shipping information, so I'm assuming they're shipping it now? And hopefully anyone else who preordered one will get the same email too. It also lists the release date as August 15th /:
you're sure you got that email today? Did you get the confirmation email when you first ordered her? Because that sounds like the "your pre-order information" email you get after the confirmation email, usually you get them on the same day
Yeah, it was early this afternoon, and gave me a tracking number link, though when I entered in my order number, it told me the item was on hold until August 14 /:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 14, 2012, 08:14:05 PM
I have not gotten any emails, so guess I shall check via phone tomorrow.  But like I say all the time at work, the R is backwards in our name so nothing surprises me.

Again anyone on the East Coast the DC that supplies your stores have not had her hit yet.  I will try and check tomorrow and post any updates.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Moss on August 14, 2012, 08:17:26 PM
I have not gotten any emails, so guess I shall check via phone tomorrow.  But like I say all the time at work, the R is backwards in our name so nothing surprises me.

Again anyone on the East Coast the DC that supplies your stores have not had her hit yet.  I will try and check tomorrow and post any updates.
Ah, I'm on the East Coast! At the risk of sounding stupid, what's a DC?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 14, 2012, 08:19:28 PM
I have not gotten any emails, so guess I shall check via phone tomorrow.  But like I say all the time at work, the R is backwards in our name so nothing surprises me.

Again anyone on the East Coast the DC that supplies your stores have not had her hit yet.  I will try and check tomorrow and post any updates.

poop. I was hoping she would be in on time for the truck this week. I guess I'll still have to hold out hope for just the Favorites Collection then. Thanks for letting us know!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DazzleKitty on August 14, 2012, 09:24:07 PM
I've been calling the two TRUs near me every other day to check if they got her in yet. No such luck.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Windswept on August 14, 2012, 09:44:33 PM
Aaaaand now I got the standard backorder notice email a lot of other people got earlier. Sort of hoping this shifting around of order statuses means things might start moving along, though! Crossing fingers.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hathorcat on August 15, 2012, 02:40:02 AM
I have not gotten any emails, so guess I shall check via phone tomorrow.  But like I say all the time at work, the R is backwards in our name so nothing surprises me.

Again anyone on the East Coast the DC that supplies your stores have not had her hit yet.  I will try and check tomorrow and post any updates.
Ah, I'm on the East Coast! At the risk of sounding stupid, what's a DC?

I think it stands for Dispatch Centre...*awaits Diamond to confirm or deny :P*
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Rosette on August 15, 2012, 06:10:38 AM
I've been calling my local TRU--and they still say that the SKN# brings up a whole lotta nothing in their system.  (851799, right?)  Last night, I decided to check myself.  No Zecora, but they had stocked the Collectors Set!  Nice consolation prize.  :D
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 15, 2012, 09:25:24 AM
I have not gotten any emails, so guess I shall check via phone tomorrow.  But like I say all the time at work, the R is backwards in our name so nothing surprises me.

Again anyone on the East Coast the DC that supplies your stores have not had her hit yet.  I will try and check tomorrow and post any updates.
Ah, I'm on the East Coast! At the risk of sounding stupid, what's a DC?

I think it stands for Dispatch Centre...*awaits Diamond to confirm or deny :P*

Correct give that girl a Cheroot! 

Oh and I now have the infamous email in my inbox.


I've been calling my local TRU--and they still say that the SKN# brings up a whole lotta nothing in their system.  (851799, right?)  Last night, I decided to check myself.  No Zecora, but they had stocked the Collectors Set!  Nice consolation prize.  :D

Not sure what they are doing wrong unless they are not in the right screen because I just called my store and had a co-worker check it.  The number is right and our DC still has not gotten any of the over 2,000 they have on order from Hasbroken.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: octocorn on August 15, 2012, 09:28:05 AM
My store still won't answer the phone! >_<

Oh well. I'm heading that way now! Wish me luck!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 15, 2012, 09:30:57 AM
My store still won't answer the phone! >_<

Oh well. I'm heading that way now! Wish me luck!

Not an unusual occurrence sadly.  We have to call other stores for guest sometimes and they do not answer for us either.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 15, 2012, 11:12:13 AM
Still no email for me, but my order status now says "Special Order: Awaiting Inventory"

What does that mean?  :blink:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: octocorn on August 15, 2012, 12:47:31 PM
They had the train with extra cars! No sign of Lyra & co., the favorites, or Zecora though!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hathorcat on August 16, 2012, 12:57:04 PM
Wow! Diamond if your DC still does not have any stock thats probably a good sign that she is simply delayed in shipment hopefully! Keeping fingers crossed for everyone!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Cassie85 on August 16, 2012, 01:33:15 PM
 So exited! I got her today!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Iris Patch on August 16, 2012, 11:07:24 PM
Oh maaaaan all the stuff on my wanted list is coming out and I can't find them in stores anywhere. D: Either my two Targets got in the Skyvale and Apple family sets and sold out on the first day and haven't restocked, or they never got them in at all. And my TRU doesn't even have a space cleared out for any of this new stuff. I need Zecora, Nightmare Moon, and maybe Gilda! Oh, toy collecting. pfffft.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Sarahlacewing on August 17, 2012, 08:13:08 AM
We still have two white talking celestias here, and the big castle box.  They sold through all their new wave bbs here, and they sold out of the pony wedding set. 
Last time I was there Target still had the rainbow BB set, and FS cadence and armor.

No Zecora though. *twitch*
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 17, 2012, 08:51:24 AM
Just an FYI for those who live in my area - she has hit out DC and is shipping out to stores shortly.  I hope to have more info shortly.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Sprinkles on August 17, 2012, 10:07:12 AM
Still no email for me, but my order status now says "Special Order: Awaiting Inventory"

What does that mean?  :blink:

My order says the same thing :huh:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bebopgroove on August 17, 2012, 10:25:03 AM
Mine says the same thing, too. Tried doing a Google search to see what it means, since TRU's own site doesn't have it amidst all their other explanations -.- I did find this thread though, it's a Transformers thread from two years ago:
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/315109-grimlock-orders-will-cancelled-if-they-do-not-receive-stock-aug-20th.html

Basically they were having the exact same troubles we're having now, so apparently TRU has been pulling this for quite a while, it seems. Also wished I had found this before placing my order, as I wouldn't have wasted my time with them, had I known. Although towards the end of the thread, it seems like people were getting what they ordered, so I hope it will be the same for us.

Will still try to call them today with the SKU number.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Moss on August 17, 2012, 10:27:17 AM
Just an FYI for those who live in my area - she has hit out DC and is shipping out to stores shortly.  I hope to have more info shortly.
Please TRU, get them after Saturday! I'll actually have some money to spend then!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: lonewolf on August 17, 2012, 10:33:57 AM
I went to TrU (Topeka, KS) Wednesday and they didn't have Zecora  :huh:
They did have the favorites set though.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bebopgroove on August 17, 2012, 10:40:10 AM
Wait...... Awaiting Inventory? From what I was reading in the Transformers thread, it sounds like it means they're out of Zecora stock and are waiting to get more? Although I could be wrong. With the Grimlock case, the orders were going to be cancelled if they didn't receive anymore by a certain date :|
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on August 17, 2012, 10:49:44 AM
Checked my TRU yesterday and they didn't have her. They had the Favorites set and the white Celestia though.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 17, 2012, 10:50:03 AM
from what i understand if  we dont get the  zecora  by next month they cancel  the charge and refund you .  and  yeah stores got her.. bfore the preorders did.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bebopgroove on August 17, 2012, 11:52:11 AM
Is 851799 the correct SKN#? I just called my TRU and they said they had zero.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 17, 2012, 12:04:02 PM
Wait...... Awaiting Inventory? From what I was reading in the Transformers thread, it sounds like it means they're out of Zecora stock and are waiting to get more? Although I could be wrong. With the Grimlock case, the orders were going to be cancelled if they didn't receive anymore by a certain date :|
On the chance of sounding like a broken record here gang, the R is backwards in our name, the company does backwards stuff all the time.  Chances are that the ones the online warehouse was supposed to get where shipped to the West Coast DC by mistake hence folks out West seeing them before the online orders. 

Is 851799 the correct SKN#? I just called my TRU and they said they had zero.
Yes it is, again to not sound like a broken record gang it will say 0 for your store as they have not gotten there order in yet.  If they are even ELIGIBLE to carry the item.  You need to ask them that as well, but some folks are gonna get testy on the phone if you ask too much or call to often so pick your battles.

They have just hit the DC (or warehouse if you wish) that supplies several states in my area, since they now have them in this warehouse they can be distributed to the stores.  Our trucks are packed the day or two before we get them. I.E, if we have a truck that is due in on Wednesday it is packed out Monday/Tuesday and then sent to us so if an item comes in and the truck is closed and ready to go it has to wait till the next truck.  So for most stores that will mean next week to see them.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Queen Eclipsia on August 17, 2012, 02:55:19 PM
Wait...... Awaiting Inventory? From what I was reading in the Transformers thread, it sounds like it means they're out of Zecora stock and are waiting to get more? Although I could be wrong. With the Grimlock case, the orders were going to be cancelled if they didn't receive anymore by a certain date :|
On the chance of sounding like a broken record here gang, the R is backwards in our name, the company does backwards stuff all the time.  Chances are that the ones the online warehouse was supposed to get where shipped to the West Coast DC by mistake hence folks out West seeing them before the online orders. 

Is 851799 the correct SKN#? I just called my TRU and they said they had zero.
Yes it is, again to not sound like a broken record gang it will say 0 for your store as they have not gotten there order in yet.  If they are even ELIGIBLE to carry the item.  You need to ask them that as well, but some folks are gonna get testy on the phone if you ask too much or call to often so pick your battles.

They have just hit the DC (or warehouse if you wish) that supplies several states in my area, since they now have them in this warehouse they can be distributed to the stores.  Our trucks are packed the day or two before we get them. I.E, if we have a truck that is due in on Wednesday it is packed out Monday/Tuesday and then sent to us so if an item comes in and the truck is closed and ready to go it has to wait till the next truck.  So for most stores that will mean next week to see them.


Thank you, Diamond!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Rosette on August 17, 2012, 04:38:06 PM
Don't give up!

I've been calling my local Toys R Us frequently and the SKN# always left them clueless.  Today, though, they suddenly had her in their system and were able to tell me where there were some in stock at another location about an hour away.  I loaded my kids in the car and got there in time to get her.  So, it seems like they're finally starting to arrive here.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Moss on August 17, 2012, 06:57:22 PM
Thank you, Diamond! I'll start calling the local TRUs on Monday, then. I appreciate your insider info! :lovey:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bebopgroove on August 17, 2012, 07:01:23 PM
Thanks for the heads up, Diamond :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DazzleKitty on August 17, 2012, 07:01:55 PM
I am glad I'm not the only one willing to drive an hour away for a pony or two, hehe!

I keep calling the TRUs in my area to no avail. I decided to pass on it today. I don't wanna bug the employees too much. I won't wanna be known as that crazy calling Zecora girl when I show up to buy her.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 17, 2012, 07:25:12 PM
well i gave up on my preorder *sigh*  and i'm nowhere near  a  TRU so  i  ended up getting soemone here to grab me one. lol  good luck tot he rest of you trying to locate her!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 17, 2012, 08:36:40 PM
 Queen Eclipsia, your welcome.

Thank you, Diamond! I'll start calling the local TRUs on Monday, then. I appreciate your insider info! :lovey:

Hey I try, not as easy now that I am in a BRU but I can still dig and still have buddies at TRU.

Thanks for the heads up, Diamond :)

Your welcome.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hathorcat on August 18, 2012, 08:52:20 AM
Awesome info as ever Diamond!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Ren-Ren on August 18, 2012, 10:08:07 AM
There are 6 soon to be unboxed an hour away from me. But I think I've decided to wait until they come closer. It's just not worth the gas money...
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 18, 2012, 01:33:47 PM
Thanks Diamond. MY TRU told me that they get their trucks on Thursday, so I'll check then.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Yurusumaji on August 18, 2012, 01:41:16 PM
None here yet. Maybe next week.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Cassie85 on August 18, 2012, 02:25:45 PM
Remember, ask your tru when they get their shippments. That way you don't have to call everyday.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: rayechu on August 19, 2012, 04:14:13 AM
Looks like she is listed on the site again and with a deal of BOGO 40% off. I was looking for a way to check the stock of my local store but I am not seeing it. Do I have the dumb?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Aquatice on August 19, 2012, 05:22:30 AM
Looks like she is listed on the site again and with a deal of BOGO 40% off. I was looking for a way to check the stock of my local store but I am not seeing it. Do I have the dumb?

Oh come on! I mean, I can understand her be unlisted on the site, especially when she's back-ordered for preorder, and available by mistake in store, but this just seems like putting salt in the wound. Well, either way, best of luck to everyone on the hunt for her!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 19, 2012, 07:33:47 AM
Looks like she is listed on the site again and with a deal of BOGO 40% off. I was looking for a way to check the stock of my local store but I am not seeing it. Do I have the dumb?

Oh that is ridiculous! They have her up again, yet they can't get our pre-orders out on time? Talk about mismanagment!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: HawaiianRain on August 19, 2012, 07:48:11 AM
I don't see it up there now. Maybe I'm missing it?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Eternia on August 19, 2012, 08:44:06 AM
I don't see her either...I think it was a mistake and they caught it. Otherwise, I would have tried ordering her again :p
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: GoodyGumdrop on August 19, 2012, 09:44:32 AM
If you do a search for "Zecora"  on the TRU website she shows up. However, she also says "out of stock for shipping, store pick up not available, sold in stores." So yes she's up on the website, but you can't order her online or do a store inventory search.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DazzleKitty on August 19, 2012, 02:22:56 PM
I tried calling TRU today. I think a collector works at one in my area because she always know JUST what I am talking about when I get her on the phone. She also stated she herself pre-ordered Zecora. I can't help but wonder if she is a poster/lurker at the Arena.

Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: elish2 on August 19, 2012, 02:34:58 PM
It is out of stock online...BUT it is not fair to be offering here on the 40% off sale if she is not even available at all stores yet!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 19, 2012, 03:38:18 PM
I feel like they're just trying to taunt us now.  :huh:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DJOctaviaSymphony on August 19, 2012, 03:47:22 PM
*Cry* These hard to find ponies are too upsetting :I
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: rayechu on August 19, 2012, 05:38:26 PM
No look at my TRU today, though I did see a fellow collector in the toy aisle.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 19, 2012, 07:42:11 PM
GUYS CHILL!  She is on her way to the stores, they are shipping only one case to each store to start.  They have a huge order, my DC alone had over 2,000 coming in.  So really calm down, she will be in the stores and she will be in the pony section. 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ShadowBrony533 on August 19, 2012, 07:46:13 PM
I dont think I need to worry too much to find a Zerora but I am more worried about favorites collection.  Also Diamond what's with the signature lol
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Dibbles on August 19, 2012, 08:04:25 PM
No Zecora here. :(
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 19, 2012, 08:23:29 PM
I dont think I need to worry too much to find a Zerora but I am more worried about favorites collection.  Also Diamond what's with the signature lol

I am lonely and need company while going crazy.

If it is a TRU item and someone can get me the full 13 number UPC I can get the SKN and check the system and see what is up with it.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ShadowBrony533 on August 19, 2012, 08:30:40 PM
I dont think I need to worry too much to find a Zerora but I am more worried about favorites collection.  Also Diamond what's with the signature lol

I am lonely and need company while going crazy.

If it is a TRU item and someone can get me the full 13 number UPC I can get the SKN and check the system and see what is up with it.
                                               
Supposidly this is the number 653569779315
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: HawaiianRain on August 19, 2012, 08:53:41 PM
Why is it when we are waiting for something we really want, it takes it sweet time to arrive?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Ren-Ren on August 19, 2012, 10:39:25 PM
JUST GOT AN EMAIL FROM TRU!! (5 min ago) My Zecora order is currenly being processed for shipping!!!! :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 19, 2012, 10:59:18 PM
JUST GOT AN EMAIL FROM TRU!! (5 min ago) My Zecora order is currenly being processed for shipping!!!! :)

Ditto! Card has been processed, and Zecora should be arriving anytime between the 20th and the 27th.

Really want to know what the heck happened though that caused such a long delay.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: klein on August 19, 2012, 11:24:52 PM
Just received an email about Zecora as well, I'm super excited!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 19, 2012, 11:45:28 PM
woo hopefully this means mine will be ont he way as well XD
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TwilightTrixie on August 20, 2012, 01:07:25 AM
Yay, my boyfriend just got the shipped email too!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Eskara1862 on August 20, 2012, 06:02:29 AM
My Zecora is on the way too! I seriously hope she arrives before the 27th. That's my official move out date at the old place. I don't want her to arrive and get sent back or, even worse, sit on the front porch for weeks until someone notices
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on August 20, 2012, 06:34:36 AM
My Zecora is on the way too! I seriously hope she arrives before the 27th. That's my official move out date at the old place. I don't want her to arrive and get sent back or, even worse, sit on the front porch for weeks until someone notices

It's easy to have your mail forwarded to your new location - there's a short form and I believe a small fee, but that way you won't lose your parcel!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: elish2 on August 20, 2012, 06:57:12 AM
Yay got my email this am!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Dragonflitter on August 20, 2012, 07:03:03 AM
*claps* Yay such good news!! I wish she would appear in my TRU...
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 20, 2012, 07:27:00 AM
ok so i got my  email as well yay!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Eternia on August 20, 2012, 08:36:28 AM
I got it too! *happy dance*
now about the favorites collection...
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Rhini on August 20, 2012, 08:42:38 AM
Eeee I have one hold for me at TRU. Go faster work day!!  :shakefist:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 20, 2012, 09:18:47 AM
I dont think I need to worry too much to find a Zerora but I am more worried about favorites collection.  Also Diamond what's with the signature lol

I am lonely and need company while going crazy.

If it is a TRU item and someone can get me the full 13 number UPC I can get the SKN and check the system and see what is up with it.
                                               
Supposidly this is the number 653569779315
I just checked Z and she only has 12 now too which is odd they used to have 13.  But I am gonna call work and see what if anything I can find on it.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Galactica on August 20, 2012, 09:54:29 AM
I guess the demand for the new ponies is bigger than was expected- or maybe shipping from China is just slow-

I hope I can find a Zecora at some point...
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ShadowBrony533 on August 20, 2012, 10:29:05 AM
I dont think I need to worry too much to find a Zerora but I am more worried about favorites collection.  Also Diamond what's with the signature lol

I am lonely and need company while going crazy.

If it is a TRU item and someone can get me the full 13 number UPC I can get the SKN and check the system and see what is up with it.
                                               
Supposidly this is the number 653569779315
I just checked Z and she only has 12 now too which is odd they used to have 13.  But I am gonna call work and see what if anything I can find on it.

That's great.  Hopefully they will finally get fully stocked this week.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: BravoGangUS on August 20, 2012, 10:37:36 AM
Called a nearby TRU, they didn't have it but they checked other stores and named a bunch of other stores in the general area that had it :D

So I took a 30 minute drive to one that had it and picked up two (one to open, the other to keep in the box)


Luckily I kept looking for them when I got there because they were not WITH the My Little Pony toys and were pretty hidden  :blink:

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Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 20, 2012, 10:41:30 AM
I guess the demand for the new ponies is bigger than was expected- or maybe shipping from China is just slow-

I hope I can find a Zecora at some point...

That seems to be the case. Hasbro didn't seem to expect such a high demand for the specialty ponies, especially since they still don't seem to have realized just how big the pony fandom is now, compared to how big it was before FiM. Me thinks they're still over whelmed.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Galactica on August 20, 2012, 11:01:51 AM
I want one so bad...

I never get to TRU (which is wicked far).  If anyone should happen to pick up an extra I would be so much in your debt if I could buy her plus shipping off of you and would pay you through paypal like THAT! 

My work is right near Target too, so if anypony who has an extra Zecora wants to trade favors -- I would be happy to stalk Target (which I do anyways) daily for whatever MLP or possibly MH cutie you may be looking for...

I guess I am new to this site so my credentials are not what they could be, but I promise I am trustworthy and reliable- my ebay name is Galacticatt and I've been on there for 12 years now... http://myworld.ebay.com/galacticatt/
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Nein on August 20, 2012, 11:19:03 AM
I dont think I need to worry too much to find a Zerora but I am more worried about favorites collection.  Also Diamond what's with the signature lol

I am lonely and need company while going crazy.

If it is a TRU item and someone can get me the full 13 number UPC I can get the SKN and check the system and see what is up with it.
                                               
Supposidly this is the number 653569779315
I just checked Z and she only has 12 now too which is odd they used to have 13.  But I am gonna call work and see what if anything I can find on it.
thanks!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bebopgroove on August 20, 2012, 11:25:07 AM
My shipping status has changed and now says "Item(s) located in stock," but it also says "You can expect to receive your item(s) between 08/23/12 and 08/28/12" /:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TokiBear on August 20, 2012, 11:26:01 AM
I'm really hoping the TRU where I'm at has her and the other set because I'm not going to be here for very long!  They didn't have any on Sunday, but they are having a sale on them now.  Crossing my fingers that I find them later this week.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 20, 2012, 11:49:15 AM
I want one so bad...

I never get to TRU (which is wicked far).  If anyone should happen to pick up an extra I would be so much in your debt if I could buy her plus shipping off of you and would pay you through paypal like THAT! 

My work is right near Target too, so if anypony who has an extra Zecora wants to trade favors -- I would be happy to stalk Target (which I do anyways) daily for whatever MLP or possibly MH cutie you may be looking for...

I guess I am new to this site so my credentials are not what they could be, but I promise I am trustworthy and reliable- my ebay name is Galacticatt and I've been on there for 12 years now... http://myworld.ebay.com/galacticatt/

I tried calling the TRU in Rockaway, here in NJ, gave them the item number and name, and it was a no go. He even did a search of all of the other TRU's here in New Jersey, and apparently NO TRU in NJ has her yet. However, he said that they get deliveries on Thursdays, so I can call again at that time.

I did finally get the email saying my pre-ordered Zecora was on her way, however I want to try and get my hands on at least two more, as Christmas gifts for two friends of mine. If, by some miracle of pancakes, the Rockaway store gets some in Thursdays delivery, I can see if I can get an extra one for you.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Sarahlacewing on August 20, 2012, 11:54:27 AM
Still nothing down here.  If anyone has a chance to grab an extra for me I would be happy to pay you/kiss you on the face. :bawl: Cause I want one.  :dribble: :dribble:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: BravoGangUS on August 20, 2012, 11:57:26 AM

I tried calling the TRU in Rockaway, here in NJ, gave them the item number and name, and it was a no go. He even did a search of all of the other TRU's here in New Jersey, and apparently NO TRU in NJ has her yet. However, he said that they get deliveries on Thursdays, so I can call again at that time.

I actually got my Zecora here in NJ today. I called one store and they checked if other TRU stores in NJ had it, and they named quite a few locations. The only locations I specifically remember them mentioning though were Paramus, Secaucus (where I ended up picking it up today), and Eatontown.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 20, 2012, 12:06:45 PM

I tried calling the TRU in Rockaway, here in NJ, gave them the item number and name, and it was a no go. He even did a search of all of the other TRU's here in New Jersey, and apparently NO TRU in NJ has her yet. However, he said that they get deliveries on Thursdays, so I can call again at that time.

I actually got my Zecora here in NJ today. I called one store and they checked if other TRU stores in NJ had it, and they named quite a few locations. The only locations I specifically remember them mentioning though were Paramus, Secaucus (where I ended up picking it up today), and Eatontown.

In Paramus? Wow, then either the guy I talked to on the phone didn't know what he was doing, or he lied.

Sounds like I may have to make the 45 minute drive to Paramus then!



And never mind... called Paramus and Eatontown are out. Wow, they are moving fast! ^^;
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Sarahlacewing on August 20, 2012, 12:26:30 PM
Sometimes I think they lie and don't check (No offense people who may work there) I get the same guy like every time I call and he has a very, oh it's you... yea not yet. 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Aquatice on August 20, 2012, 12:44:56 PM
Edit: Whoops, didn't look hard enough! Needless to say, got my TRU e-mail as well! :D
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Galactica on August 20, 2012, 02:14:52 PM
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I did finally get the email saying my pre-ordered Zecora was on her way, however I want to try and get my hands on at least two more, as Christmas gifts for two friends of mine. If, by some miracle of pancakes, the Rockaway store gets some in Thursdays delivery, I can see if I can get an extra one for you.

If by some miracle that occurs- I would be SO SO SO grateful to you or anyone else- and would definitely not be opposed to having more than one
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 20, 2012, 02:27:58 PM
I guess the demand for the new ponies is bigger than was expected- or maybe shipping from China is just slow-

I hope I can find a Zecora at some point...

That seems to be the case. Hasbro didn't seem to expect such a high demand for the specialty ponies, especially since they still don't seem to have realized just how big the pony fandom is now, compared to how big it was before FiM. Me thinks they're still over whelmed.

I dunno, I do not think it is as big as we think, yes the show has a large following but not as big as many other toys.  I think it is more an issue of things getting out early and no one wanting to wait for the general releases.

Sometimes I think they lie and don't check (No offense people who may work there) I get the same guy like every time I call and he has a very, oh it's you... yea not yet. 

I doubt it, for the most part there is no reason for us to lie, we do check but like I have said before you guys have been calling for so long and they where not even in the warehouse yet so yeah you are going to keep getting told no.  It takes time for the product to get to the DC (or warehouse if you like) and then get from the DC to the store.   
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DazzleKitty on August 20, 2012, 02:57:51 PM
I am starting to think the two TRUs next to me aren't going to get them. Would any collector in the St. Louis area be kind enough to pick one up for me if you happen to run across extra? I'd pay you a little extra for your time and troubles. I'd happily meet you wherever you like to pay you and get the pony.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 20, 2012, 04:19:48 PM
I am starting to think the two TRUs next to me aren't going to get them. Would any collector in the St. Louis area be kind enough to pick one up for me if you happen to run across extra? I'd pay you a little extra for your time and troubles. I'd happily meet you wherever you like to pay you and get the pony.

Dazzle the next time you call ask them to check and see if they are eligible for the item.  If they are not then no they will not get them if they are, there DC might have them in yet. Which if that is the case no the stores will not have them yet.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 20, 2012, 04:57:41 PM
Sometimes I think they lie and don't check (No offense people who may work there) I get the same guy like every time I call and he has a very, oh it's you... yea not yet. 

No, you're right. I used to work at the one in Rockaway, NJ, and I know for a fact that floor managers lied a LOT to our customers when said customers would ask us about the then new PS2's, Tickle Me Elmo, and the new Harry Potter merchandise ( worked there when the first movie came out ). And let's not get into how long it took for a floor manager to get over to help a cashier out...
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 20, 2012, 06:32:56 PM
Sometimes I think they lie and don't check (No offense people who may work there) I get the same guy like every time I call and he has a very, oh it's you... yea not yet. 

No, you're right. I used to work at the one in Rockaway, NJ, and I know for a fact that floor managers lied a LOT to our customers when said customers would ask us about the then new PS2's, Tickle Me Elmo, and the new Harry Potter merchandise ( worked there when the first movie came out ). And let's not get into how long it took for a floor manager to get over to help a cashier out...

Funny we never did that, if we did have an item that was scheduled for a certain date and we where not supposed to tell that is one thing but general stuff if we had it we had if we didn't we didn't and told you.  We are not supposed to say something is coming on a truck though cause then if it does not and folks come in they get pissed and we hear about it.  Sometimes though if an item was being called about alot word got round and if we knew we did not have it, yeah it took us no time to tell you know cause a whole bunch of folks had already called about it.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: egyptiondragon on August 20, 2012, 07:39:30 PM
i saw her ysterday whent today and she was gone :(
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on August 20, 2012, 08:05:07 PM
My TRU said they were going to get her in tomorrow (like a truck is coming tomorrow and she will be on the shelf before the store opens tomorrow morning). Gonna take the bus to get there, so I just hope the bus journey wouldn't be for nothing and Zecora ain't on the shelf. :( I do want to call beforehand to make sure, but the store employee said that I would be better off going to the store myself and see.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 20, 2012, 08:29:17 PM
Sometimes I think they lie and don't check (No offense people who may work there) I get the same guy like every time I call and he has a very, oh it's you... yea not yet. 

No, you're right. I used to work at the one in Rockaway, NJ, and I know for a fact that floor managers lied a LOT to our customers when said customers would ask us about the then new PS2's, Tickle Me Elmo, and the new Harry Potter merchandise ( worked there when the first movie came out ). And let's not get into how long it took for a floor manager to get over to help a cashier out...

Funny we never did that, if we did have an item that was scheduled for a certain date and we where not supposed to tell that is one thing but general stuff if we had it we had if we didn't we didn't and told you.  We are not supposed to say something is coming on a truck though cause then if it does not and folks come in they get pissed and we hear about it.  Sometimes though if an item was being called about alot word got round and if we knew we did not have it, yeah it took us no time to tell you know cause a whole bunch of folks had already called about it.

I think it was just the managers at our store. I've been to other Toys R Us stores before, and had no problem with theirs. I don't know what the problem was with our managers at the time, but they just seemed to have a stick up their rear. ^^; This was a while ago, though, but I still see it when I shop there as a customer. Wondering if it might be head management causing employees deep stress? Anything is possible.

Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hathorcat on August 21, 2012, 03:27:54 AM
I guess the demand for the new ponies is bigger than was expected- or maybe shipping from China is just slow-

I hope I can find a Zecora at some point...

That seems to be the case. Hasbro didn't seem to expect such a high demand for the specialty ponies, especially since they still don't seem to have realized just how big the pony fandom is now, compared to how big it was before FiM. Me thinks they're still over whelmed.

I dunno, I do not think it is as big as we think, yes the show has a large following but not as big as many other toys.  I think it is more an issue of things getting out early and no one wanting to wait for the general releases.

This makes sense Diamond - after all these sets were only due out 2nd/3rd week in August - which is essentially now - so those that have been getting found for the last 2 to 3 weeks have either been stocked early or not had set dates on their packs obviously and put out on shelf ahead of time.

As much as the items are clearing as soon as they hit shelves it appears, you should remember that this means the item will show out of stock, which in theory means a dispatch centre will send further stock out on the item to the store. We have a whole toy year through until the start of 2013 to get a chance to find and buy her.

This fandom is bigger than pre G4 yes but in comparison to Transformers and GI Joe? No its no where near as large and active - Hasbro and TRU are used to stocking items for adult collectors. The very fact they have created a "collectors series" something we have never seen before with Hasbro in a national retailer for MLP is an indication that TRU know full well there is a fan base to sell it to.

They are a national [although sometimes backwards as Diamond says] retailer - they are not going to run out of a product which makes them money. Could there be a delay until new stock comes in from China after the initial run has been purchased? Yes...but are TRU honestly going to stop stocking an item which clears off its shelves as soon as it hits the stores? Probably not. This item is an exclusive yes but exclusive to a store - never has it been mentioned that it is limited - I think thats perhaps where the worry over her being available for an extended period may come from.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 21, 2012, 08:01:16 AM
Well said Cat and totally true.  Heck we have had some store exclusives so long they make it to clearance for years. 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Galactica on August 21, 2012, 08:28:42 AM
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http://My TRU said they were going to get her in tomorrow (like a truck is coming tomorrow and she will be on the shelf before the store opens tomorrow morning). Gonna take the bus to get there, so I just hope the bus journey wouldn't be for nothing and Zecora ain't on the shelf.  I do want to call beforehand to make sure, but the store employee said that I would be better off going to the store myself and see.
GAA! Good luck!!  And if there should happen to be more than one....  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on August 21, 2012, 05:37:52 PM
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http://My TRU said they were going to get her in tomorrow (like a truck is coming tomorrow and she will be on the shelf before the store opens tomorrow morning). Gonna take the bus to get there, so I just hope the bus journey wouldn't be for nothing and Zecora ain't on the shelf.  I do want to call beforehand to make sure, but the store employee said that I would be better off going to the store myself and see.
GAA! Good luck!!  And if there should happen to be more than one....  :biggrin:

Thank you! They did indeed have her in, and she was in pony section (was afraid she would have been scattered across the girl sections - it's like that with my TRU's Winx Club section...or should I saw, sections. D:)
I wasn't able to get more than two at the moment (got an extra for one of my great buddies because she was busy at the time and wasn't able to see if Zecora would be there).
When I am back down that way and I see her on the shelf, I'll try to get one for help people out.  :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: rayechu on August 21, 2012, 09:09:19 PM
Still no luck at my TRU. They don't have stickers for Zecora or the favorites set and there was a sticker for blind bags, but no ponies. I guess I'll just have to check later and keep waiting.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on August 21, 2012, 11:24:15 PM
Still no luck at my TRU. They don't have stickers for Zecora or the favorites set and there was a sticker for blind bags, but no ponies. I guess I'll just have to check later and keep waiting.

My TRU didn't have the sticker for Zecora when I found her ( you mean the thing that lists the price, right?). So it's possible she'll come in regardless.
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Post by: Katai on August 21, 2012, 11:26:36 PM
UGH. I have to go in now!!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Mori_LeStrange on August 21, 2012, 11:46:48 PM
I got an email the other day saying my Zecora preorder is on back order.  :( When I went to Toys R Us today they had the stickers out for her. I asked an employee and she said didn't have her in stock but that she might becoming on their truck on Thursday. Hopefully they have her and I can pick her up for myself and my friend.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 22, 2012, 09:55:19 AM
My Zecora from TRU.com shipped last night! I'm going to take a peek in the store tomorrow (when they get their truck in) to see if I can snag another one to debox.  :)
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Post by: xoVanille on August 22, 2012, 02:24:54 PM
Mine just shipped too! :D I didn't even think I'd get one.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Moss on August 22, 2012, 03:09:26 PM
Well, after 3 days of calling, my TRU finally got their truck, and with it, Zecora! I grabbed her and the Apple Family BB set, plus Robecca!

The sticker for the Favorites set was on the shelf, with a little green sticker that said 8/21.  I thought maybe that was the release date, until I realized that was yesterday. Thoughts? At least I know it'll be there eventually.
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Post by: Eternia on August 22, 2012, 03:25:50 PM
idk but they need to get this figured out soon! my order will auto cancel 9/7 :(
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: rayechu on August 22, 2012, 09:17:21 PM
My mom texted me today with a picture of a zebra so Zecora (she said there were 2 more) is on the shelf at TRU in Elyria, Ohio.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 22, 2012, 09:29:14 PM
Well, after 3 days of calling, my TRU finally got their truck, and with it, Zecora! I grabbed her and the Apple Family BB set, plus Robecca!

The sticker for the Favorites set was on the shelf, with a little green sticker that said 8/21.  I thought maybe that was the release date, until I realized that was yesterday. Thoughts? At least I know it'll be there eventually.

That green dot means she is out of stock and that is the last day it was checked.

Hang in there guys, if your store is out of stock or has gotten them in and sold out, sit tight.  Each DC is getting over 1,000, some are getting over 2,000 so there will be more.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: blonde2themax on August 22, 2012, 09:56:46 PM
:c We only have one TRU where I live and I missed Zecora even when I called frantically.  And the collectors set hasn't arrived yet.  So sad :CCCCC.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DJOctaviaSymphony on August 23, 2012, 03:01:12 AM
After calling my local Ohio TRU for 2 weeks >_< Finally they had just gotten 6 Glow Zecoras in stock! Bought 2 and saw a fellow brony lurking near the shelf with her when I left :) HAPPY!
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Post by: pyrodarknessanny on August 23, 2012, 03:44:58 AM
if any one can grab a spare one for me    id be happy to pay a finders fee , etc.
PM me if you can help out , realy want this girl and i dont want to wait to see if she comes out in aus
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DJOctaviaSymphony on August 23, 2012, 05:50:19 AM
Just quick bump to say I have listed my MIB Glow Zecora in the trade and sales forums if anypony is interested, thanks!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Flutterblossom on August 23, 2012, 06:06:58 AM
My Zecora has shipped! Yay!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DonkeyGrl2002 on August 23, 2012, 09:01:20 AM
Wonder if she will hit Indiana this week...Hubby and I are off this weekend and we could have a little road trip to get her....hmmm..let me know if you see her pony peeps! ;)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 23, 2012, 09:05:22 AM
Wonder if she will hit Indiana this week...Hubby and I are off this weekend and we could have a little road trip to get her....hmmm..let me know if you see her pony peeps! ;)
They should be but all stores seem to be getting only one case for initial layout.  Since you are driving a bit to get there I would find the SKN I posted and call first.  I know the other day I stopped at store since I was going that way and I was a day early, there truck came the next day.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 23, 2012, 10:03:01 AM
Saw 6(?) Zecoras today my TRU in Kingston, Massachusetts.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: khyron on August 23, 2012, 10:25:58 AM
There were a handful of Zecoras in the TRU in Woburn, MA yesterday.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Eternia on August 23, 2012, 10:38:18 AM
Diamond- any news on the favorites collection?
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DazzleKitty on August 23, 2012, 12:25:19 PM
My TRU had just gotten them in! I picked up two today. One to keep in box, and to take out and enjoy. :)  I was so excited I made my mom and boyfriend go the hour long drive with me, lol.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 23, 2012, 02:29:16 PM
One of my pretty girls....

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Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Rhini on August 23, 2012, 05:33:40 PM
My TRU had just gotten them in! I picked up two today. One to keep in box, and to take out and enjoy. :)  I was so excited I made my mom and boyfriend go the hour long drive with me, lol.
Yaay so happy you found her Dazzle!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 23, 2012, 06:04:19 PM
Diamond- any news on the favorites collection?
Last I looked she was still not in stock for my area but due in.  I hope to check tomorrow or Saturday as my old TRU gets there truck then.  Come Monday I am back at work and can check things a little easier.

Oh and not sure if I posted this here but here is what she looks like under black light -

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Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ladybrooklyn on August 23, 2012, 06:13:07 PM
Oh and not sure if I posted this here but here is what she looks like under black light -

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EGAD! So THAT is what the "openings" in the top of her box are for!!! So you can install a BLACKLIGHT over her box! Oh that's fantastic!!!!

*makes mental note to get her small blacklight working* (and not just for Zecora... to locate scorpions too... *shudders*)

MAN I hope they make a "regular" Zecora... other than the Blindbag. She's just so cool!!! :lovey:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DazzleKitty on August 23, 2012, 07:41:32 PM
My TRU had just gotten them in! I picked up two today. One to keep in box, and to take out and enjoy. :)  I was so excited I made my mom and boyfriend go the hour long drive with me, lol.
Yaay so happy you found her Dazzle!

Thanks! :)  I am too.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Flitter on August 24, 2012, 10:20:24 AM
Earlier in the week I had found the favorites collection at the Sacramento, CA TRU but no Zecora. I asked about Zecora and they said they didn't have her but to call back on Thurs. because they get their trucks in that day. I called, was told they didn't receive them but stopped by anyway because my mom had an appointment across the street and they had 5 on the shelf!
So I got her! They also had some Pony Friends Forever things and I picked up the Friendship Celebration collection too. ^^
I don't know why they said they didn't have her though @_@ I'm glad I didn't wait to go check...
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: cesprins on August 24, 2012, 10:31:04 AM
Arg. Still no sign of her in Grand Rapids. I've tracked down the favorites collection, but zecora seem to remain off the shelves
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Lunar Dust on August 24, 2012, 12:57:31 PM
Love the photo of her glowing. She has not been sighted near (New Hampshire) me yet but the pony section has been moved and brand new tags have been put out for her and other new pony stuff. I am keeping my fingured crossed they arrive or are put out next time I go there.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hathorcat on August 24, 2012, 03:27:51 PM
Awesome picture Diamond!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: reanna-mator on August 24, 2012, 04:52:10 PM
I found her today and I LOVE her (apart from the fact that her bracelet is only painted on part of her leg, and she'd be even more awesome with her earring)! I've still got my preorder active, but if I get the second one, I think I'll save her to see if anyone on the arena who doesn't have easy access to buying one would like to adopt her. :) By then I should hopefully have my shop page revamped.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TokiBear on August 24, 2012, 06:37:08 PM
Found about 8 of them in Billings Montana two days ago. 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Feathermay on August 24, 2012, 06:45:24 PM
Anyone in Austin still looking for her?
There are three left in the Toys/Babies R' Us on Mopac and 183.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hyenacub on August 24, 2012, 06:47:47 PM
Got 'em in Omaha!  : D
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: onna-chan on August 24, 2012, 07:55:30 PM
  Milford, CT Toysrus has some Zecora's, got mine today. ^^  Very hard to find one with good hair, good paint job.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 24, 2012, 08:06:09 PM
  Milford, CT Toysrus has some Zecora's, got mine today. ^^  Very hard to find one with good hair, good paint job.

Yay! I'm glad you found her! Congrats!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Marigold on August 24, 2012, 08:14:51 PM
Are more of them starting to show up now!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: octocorn on August 24, 2012, 08:22:40 PM
They got them in at my TRU yesterday. My Zecora has been shipped, but she must be stuck in the Everfree forest, so I went ahead and bought one to display in box.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: medleysong on August 24, 2012, 08:44:25 PM
Zecora finally showed up at the Everett WA TRU. Now I am sad I caved and got her from ebay. I snagged another one though to keep in the box :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TokiBear on August 24, 2012, 09:26:40 PM
Very hard to find one with good hair, good paint job.

Totally second this.  I had to go through the whole lot to find two with good hair.  One for me, one for my non-collector friend that only wanted Zecora.  Most of their hair was crazy!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Feathermay on August 24, 2012, 09:29:32 PM
Very hard to find one with good hair, good paint job.

Totally second this.  I had to go through the whole lot to find two with good hair.  One for me, one for my non-collector friend that only wanted Zecora.  Most of their hair was crazy!
What was going on with their hair?
I hadn't really payed much attention to that when I chose one.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Mori_LeStrange on August 24, 2012, 09:36:00 PM
My Zecora came in the mail today and I was able to find one at my Toys R Us for my friend. Its a little disappointing they didn't paint her bracelets all the way around but other than that I love her.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TokiBear on August 24, 2012, 09:38:17 PM
Very hard to find one with good hair, good paint job.

Totally second this.  I had to go through the whole lot to find two with good hair.  One for me, one for my non-collector friend that only wanted Zecora.  Most of their hair was crazy!
What was going on with their hair?
I hadn't really payed much attention to that when I chose one.

I found them to be very frizzy and out of place on the front side.  All sorts of stray hairs going everywhere...
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hyenacub on August 24, 2012, 09:47:02 PM
Quote
One for me, one for my non-collector friend that only wanted Zecora.

:lmao:  Funny...I have the same kind of friend!  Zecora is the only figure she wanted.  LOL  We were pretty lucky; ours were in good shape.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: onna-chan on August 24, 2012, 09:55:27 PM
Very hard to find one with good hair, good paint job.

Totally second this.  I had to go through the whole lot to find two with good hair.  One for me, one for my non-collector friend that only wanted Zecora.  Most of their hair was crazy!
What was going on with their hair?
I hadn't really payed much attention to that when I chose one.

I found them to be very frizzy and out of place on the front side.  All sorts of stray hairs going everywhere...
Yes, a little bit but the very end, (and this was the best one) had it tucked behind in the plastic and the very end the hair is like hard glue. (my fav set, some of their hair is like that too, glue) All the other one's had imperfections, scratches on the eyes, or a dot etc..  The one I got had good eyes, stripes, just one hoof paint job is off, but that's fixable.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DJOctaviaSymphony on August 25, 2012, 02:32:32 AM
Both the TRUs here in Columbus had 6 in stock each yesterday and today were both sold out o-o I have an extra if anypony needs or perhaps a trade. Just in case they are gone as fast in other states if it helps? :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Like A Tea Spoon on August 25, 2012, 05:16:37 AM
Ebay prices are still extreme for Zecora. I am glad she is coming out on toy shelves everywhere and everyone at least gets a shot at retail priced ponies. Saw one woman pick up all four Zecoras on the shelf yesterday. Kinda hard not to say something to people like that when you don't know if they resell or if they pick them up for friends and family.

With the holiday season coming up, I'm excited to see what new ponies come out!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bee-chan on August 25, 2012, 02:40:34 PM
My pre-order Zecora arrived today while I was at work!

Aside from needing a tiny mane trim and the paint on her back left hoof being a little rubbed, she's fine.

Nothing a little bit of outdoor glossy paint and gloss varnish won't fix.

Hmm... her hair DOES feel a little stiff, almost like Dollyhair nylon hair before I wash and condition it for my custom rehairs. But again, nothing I can't remedy. All new additions to my pony collection ALWAYS get a trip to the pony salon anyway, so Zecora is taking a trip to the bathroom sink.


STILL no Zecora's at the TRU in Rockaway, NJ, though. I'm giving up on that store for new ponies for a while until they're finished with the reconstruction work there.

And maaaan, did it take forever to get someone to answer the phones there. No one picked up the phones until late in the evening yesterday, and the normal answering greeting you hear when calling a TRU didn't even pick up. Going to try the TRU in Livingston instead.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: dxgirly on August 25, 2012, 03:06:43 PM
My pre-order came in the mail today ahead of schedule! I'm going to give her to my hubs, since he keeps asking me for her! haha. Never thought I'd hear him wanting one of my ponies!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: APPLBL00M on August 25, 2012, 07:25:57 PM
My pre-order came in the mail today ahead of schedule! I'm going to give her to my hubs, since he keeps asking me for her! haha. Never thought I'd hear him wanting one of my ponies!
Just got mine too. Looks like a lot of people got her today.

Overall she looks nice but there are a few minor things I noticed.

She has two small white spots on her body, scratches I assume, there is a small gap in the neck, and the edge of the box is slightly bent.

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I'm not really worried about it but does anyone else have any minor flaws like this, and is there any way to get the scratches out if I decide to unbox her?
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Post by: dxgirly on August 25, 2012, 07:44:58 PM
My Zecora that I deboxed has uneven plugs. They curve out oddly. I still love her though. :lovey:
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 25, 2012, 08:37:22 PM
And maaaan, did it take forever to get someone to answer the phones there. No one picked up the phones until late in the evening yesterday, and the normal answering greeting you hear when calling a TRU didn't even pick up. Going to try the TRU in Livingston instead.
Welcome to my world, even when we another store calls on there inside line some stores do not pick up.

As to flaws not to beat a dead horse and not saying it is okay but she is being sold at a really good cost for what she is, a $10 pony.  Elsewhere a special like this would cost two to three times that amount.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Aquatice on August 25, 2012, 11:13:54 PM
Mine arrived back at my house today too! :D

Kinda sad though, I'm out at my college dorm until Labor Day weekend when I can pick her up from home. Pushing through this week's gonna be tough! Especially with Isaac bearing down on us!
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Post by: Oak23 on August 26, 2012, 01:24:51 AM
Can anyone look in Zecora's hair to see what initials/headsculpt she has?
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Post by: YellowCat on August 26, 2012, 03:02:16 PM
Went to TRU for Zecora today and all they had were those ponies with giant wigs, several dozen Pinkie Pies and Fluttershys and the train.  Why does distribution in my area have to suck so bad.

This wouldn't be such a big deal except the closest TRU is a 30 min drive from where I live.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: TokiBear on August 26, 2012, 03:17:11 PM
This wouldn't be such a big deal except the closest TRU is a 30 min drive from where I live.

I feel your pain.  We only have one TRU in the entire state... we are the fourth largest state in the nation... for me to drive there from where I live... 8 hours... the closest TRU to me is 5 hours away in Washington... so when I visit a TRU and there isn't anything there, its really disappointing to say the least lol
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Post by: Binny on August 26, 2012, 05:14:04 PM
Got her!
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Post by: Bee-chan on August 26, 2012, 05:58:22 PM
And maaaan, did it take forever to get someone to answer the phones there. No one picked up the phones until late in the evening yesterday, and the normal answering greeting you hear when calling a TRU didn't even pick up. Going to try the TRU in Livingston instead.
Welcome to my world, even when we another store calls on there inside line some stores do not pick up.

As to flaws not to beat a dead horse and not saying it is okay but she is being sold at a really good cost for what she is, a $10 pony.  Elsewhere a special like this would cost two to three times that amount.

Oh, I totally agree! $10 is very much a good deal for a collectors piece! Especially for a vinyl toy. Heck, even a simple blank white Kidrobot Munny or Dunny, a SMALL one, starts around $30. STARTS. XP

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Post by: ShugarGlider on August 26, 2012, 10:23:05 PM
Darn it, I did not find Zecora at the Toys R Us today D: May try to get her online.
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Post by: TurbinePony on August 26, 2012, 11:49:18 PM
Asked my TRU today and one of the leads there said Zecora was completely sold out!
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Post by: Dragonflitter on August 27, 2012, 07:41:35 AM
Went to TRU for Zecora today and all they had were those ponies with giant wigs, several dozen Pinkie Pies and Fluttershys and the train. 

Took me a minute to realize when you said "ponies with giant wigs" you didn't mean MLP's haha.

I was like "What is this new pony wig item I haven't heard of yet!?" ^.^;

But then I remembered those new horses in the pony aisle with the interchangeable hair haha. Pony wigs! XD
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Post by: Starly on August 27, 2012, 07:46:58 AM
Can anyone look in Zecora's hair to see what initials/headsculpt she has?
I thought only I asked these questions, ha!
Yes, I'm curious to find out too.
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Post by: starflyer425 on August 27, 2012, 07:54:59 AM
Went to TRU for Zecora today and all they had were those ponies with giant wigs, several dozen Pinkie Pies and Fluttershys and the train. 

Took me a minute to realize when you said "ponies with giant wigs" you didn't mean MLP's haha.

I was like "What is this new pony wig item I haven't heard of yet!?" ^.^;

But then I remembered those new horses in the pony aisle with the interchangeable hair haha. Pony wigs! XD

Haha, i think she meant "wings", like the new glimmer wings :P
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Bebopgroove on August 28, 2012, 08:14:38 AM
So I checked my shipping status, and it says it was shipped on August 22, yet I haven't received it yet.. Should I be worried? Does it usually take this long? Or could it arrive in my mailbox at any time? It does say I should expect her from the 23rd-28th.
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Post by: Daiyuflower on August 28, 2012, 08:22:57 AM
So I checked my shipping status, and it says it was shipped on August 22, yet I haven't received it yet.. Should I be worried? Does it usually take this long? Or could it arrive in my mailbox at any time? It does say I should expect her from the 23rd-28th.
Check the tracking number and see where it is?  Mine got sent to the wrong post office and delayed, so I don't have mine yet either >_<
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Post by: Wilford B Wolf on August 28, 2012, 11:29:05 AM
i had to pickup a pair of them..and tru was running the buy one get one 40% off..so 16$ for a pair of them i was more than happy...my only complaint on the one i opened was the gold band on her lifted leg only goes half way around...but she is soooooooo cute...i wasnt a big fan of zecora..but her toy is just adorable!
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Post by: Bebopgroove on August 28, 2012, 01:14:33 PM
FIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNAAAAAAALLLLLLLYYYYYYY...

I got her :D

The first thing I did was take her to the bathroom and turned out the lights to see how much she glows XP
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Post by: rayechu on August 28, 2012, 10:52:25 PM
I found 2 in my local TRU today. Now to decide which friend gets the extra...=/
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Post by: Like A Tea Spoon on August 29, 2012, 10:18:49 AM
 :cry: I can't find Zecora anywhere! Is there anyone who could pick up one for me if you happen to come across one? I'd like two! One for play and the other to keep MIB.

Are you guys finding her regularly?
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Post by: TE_Starflower on August 29, 2012, 10:52:06 AM
found like 10 of her at a newly opened TRU in Ontario, Canada.  I have to admit, I was super excited to see her.  She was selling for $12.99  i picked up 2, one to keep MIB even though I have deboxed all my other G4s.  Her packaging is jsut so special though, totally worth the extra money!
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Post by: JazzMatazz on August 29, 2012, 05:18:45 PM
mine was out of stock... and they were not sure if they were getting anymore. :/ I did however get the collector set :D yay Nightmare Moon can terrorize my pony land!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 29, 2012, 06:29:23 PM
mine was out of stock... and they were not sure if they were getting anymore. :/ I did however get the collector set :D yay Nightmare Moon can terrorize my pony land!

They will be, she is heavily stocked in the DC so all stores should see a few more shipments. 
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Post by: DazzleKitty on August 29, 2012, 06:47:06 PM
I am debating on whether to debox mine or not. I have two of them MIB but I almost feel as though I should trade my other one for something nice. But yet I want an open Zecora to admire. Gah! Decisions decisions....
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Post by: Bee-chan on August 29, 2012, 08:01:56 PM
Yeah, I don't dig how Hasbro just really half-arfed on Zecora's jewelry, soooooo...

as a pony customizer, you know I had to fix that. XP

I painted over Zecora's original neck bangle paint, same with her foreleg bangles, but wrapped the foreleg bangle all of the way around her leg, using liquid gold and bronze leaf. Repainted the simple brown lines with a cocoa colored acrylic.

Pierced her ears with silver metal jump rings, and coated those in bronze liquid leaf.

Gave her mane and tail a good shampoo and conditioning, "pony salon", treatment, trimmed and lightly reshaped her mane.

Touched up the blacks in her eyes and on her hoofs with black acrylic paint, sealed the hooves with glossy varnish, and her eyes with a matte varnish. Not sure if I want to risk trying to mix up a batch of grey to match her stripes. She has a pretty noticable paint scratch on her back and the muzzle grey paint is a little wonky. Think I should give it one more go to make her perfect?


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Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Heliodor on August 29, 2012, 08:10:46 PM
That is sooo much better!! Seriously didn't anyone even look at her and think how stupid it looks that the bracelet doesn't go all the way around? Still love Zecora though...
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Post by: Marigold on August 30, 2012, 06:53:13 AM
I am debating on whether to debox mine or not. I have two of them MIB but I almost feel as though I should trade my other one for something nice. But yet I want an open Zecora to admire. Gah! Decisions decisions....

You could always debox her but keep the box.  She doesn't really have any hair pinned down in any way that you couldn't ever return it to the box.  She is easy to remove.

I took mine out but then put her right back in.  The only thing that is not the same as it started is the piece of tape on the box.  But otherwise everything looks like new. 


They will be, she is heavily stocked in the DC so all stores should see a few more shipments.

Do you have any idea how many more shipments they might get?  My sister wants one but they were all out at my store.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Oneleo1 on August 30, 2012, 06:54:32 AM
I found a pretty good stock of her in Colorado :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: louiselovesbagsandshoes on August 30, 2012, 03:04:59 PM
I'll admit I haven't read all 23 pages of this thread - is she being found quite regularly now?  If so, is there anybody out there willing to pick me up a spare??? xxx
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Marigold on August 30, 2012, 06:43:58 PM
I've been hunting my tru for one for my sister.   They had a shipment in today but there was no Zecora on it.  Should I be able to find her,  I will pick up some extras and let you all know. 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: DJOctaviaSymphony on August 31, 2012, 02:25:24 AM
I still have 1 extra MIB Zecora if anyones interested :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: kayveryn on August 31, 2012, 04:45:03 PM
Can anyone look in Zecora's hair to see what initials/headsculpt she has?
I thought only I asked these questions, ha!
Yes, I'm curious to find out too.

She has an A in her hairline... really hard to see due to the gitd plastic...=]

kayveryn
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hathorcat on August 31, 2012, 05:55:53 PM
I'll admit I haven't read all 23 pages of this thread - is she being found quite regularly now?  If so, is there anybody out there willing to pick me up a spare??? xxx

She seems to be "getting there" when it comes to coming into stock. I am sure you ll find someone to help you track her down :)
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Diamond on August 31, 2012, 08:34:32 PM
She should be going into all stores at this time.  If they sell out though it maybe a week before she gets restocked as it takes time for the fact a store is out to when they stick it on the truck again to happen at times.  Especially if that stores counts are not right.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on August 31, 2012, 10:06:09 PM
I FOUND 'EM IN CANADA!

Incidentally, I have one to trade.  :D
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: louiselovesbagsandshoes on September 01, 2012, 05:48:54 AM
Thanks everyone!  I may have found one, but I'll contact y'all if I need to, thanks a million xxx
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: michelle53 on September 01, 2012, 12:43:29 PM
I found her in Salem NH!!!  I was beginning to think I'd never get her.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: stormwing on September 01, 2012, 04:10:53 PM
Super excited! I finally found Zecora here in Central PA! I've been stalking TRU for weeks. Mine had a bunch. The shelves were all full. Which is shocking because all the Targets, Wal-marts and TRUs were skeletal for the past couple of months around here.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Aquatice on September 02, 2012, 09:07:38 PM
To anyone unable to find a Zecora, know that the e-bay scalping has really died down. Found this auction for her at a dollar with $6 shipping. [link removed as per site rules ~ many thanks ~ hathorcat]

I just got mine in the mail a couple days ago, and she is magnificent! Best of luck finding her out there everyone!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: GoodyGumdrop on September 03, 2012, 11:13:18 PM
I finally gave up trying to buy Zecora in the store and bought her online from a reseller ($26 including shipping). Buying her in a store is just not possible for me (I don't drive and its difficult to arrange a ride down to a B&M store). I talked to the employees at our local TRUs, both in person and over the phone, and there is a group of people who wait every morning, standing in line outside the stores before they open to come in and buy all the TRU exclusive MLPs and Monster High dolls that come in.

If I do ever see her in a TRU I will buy an extra one to keep MIB. But seriously, its cheaper for me to just buy her online than to pay someone to keep driving me all over the place for searches that turn up nothing.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: rayechu on September 03, 2012, 11:17:16 PM
I found two in the Emeryville, CA TRU today, but she rang up at $14.99 and it sounds like it wasn't just me.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: blonde2themax on September 04, 2012, 12:58:48 AM
I still haven't found her yet TT__TT.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Marigold on September 05, 2012, 02:56:01 PM
Her price HAS increased to $14.99.  It is even on the website now.  Guess they decided to make a little more money off her.  Greedy TRU!  ;)

My TRU has five in stock right now.  If anyone wants one, I do not mind picking one up for you if you do not mind paying shipping and fees, and what I pay for her ($14.99 plus tax where I am buying her). 
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on September 05, 2012, 03:56:29 PM
I was at my TRU earlier, and they did change the price for her (although they didn't have any Zecoras in stock). Oddly enough, the TRU Favorites set was still listed at $39.99, or at least that's what the price sticker/tag said. That set wasn't in stock either, even though an employee had told me otherwise. :(
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Souffaloufagous on September 10, 2012, 03:31:39 PM
Just picked her up this past weekend for the jacked price.  So pleased with her though, the symbol and tail are soooo cool.  And her glow is so vibrant!
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: JazzMatazz on October 04, 2012, 04:30:51 PM
apparently mine just restocked... at 16.99 :/ maybe my advent swap partner will spoil me with her. Otherwise I'm going to wait... being good. not buying ponies
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: hannaliten on October 04, 2012, 05:11:32 PM
My tru had her for $18.49, the favorites set was $48.99.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: ThriftyPony on October 04, 2012, 08:01:17 PM
Is Zecora a Toys R Us exclusive? We do not have ant TRU's around here. The closest one is 30 miles. I guess it's not that far, but you have to take a rough/insane highway to get there.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: rayechu on October 04, 2012, 08:02:55 PM
Yep she is. I would call before going to see if she is even in stock.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Starly on October 04, 2012, 08:11:45 PM
My tru had her for $18.49, the favorites set was $48.99.
Jeez, my TRU had the favorites set for $40, and Zecora for $16.
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: Like A Tea Spoon on October 05, 2012, 05:13:04 AM
Yes, confirming Zecora at $16.99 and the Favorites at $44.99 here in Georgia. How can the prices vary so much between stores for the same merchandise?  :huh:

I found 3 Zecora and only one Favorites set yesterday at my Mcdonough store TRU.

I'm just glad regular ponies are still $5 or I'd def. start leaving my ponies MIB from now on.  :|
Title: Re: Check TRU... Zecora has arrived!!
Post by: rayechu on October 05, 2012, 02:46:55 PM
I really don't know why there is such variation. I noticed over the xmas break that ponies in Ohio were more expensive than ponies in California. =/
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