26/7/08 00:00hrs - Launch of Clone Wars Toys at TRU Forum

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Post by Red_5 » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:47 pm

No on-site reports from the spies? now.......hehe

Should be making my way there soon......
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Post by gorkoracing » Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:35 pm

You guys have fun out there tonight. Looking forward to seeing some pictures of everything later!! Since i'm in the US it's still friday morning here but I will be taking my camera to toys r us and walmart tonight to get pictures and videos of the "MADNESS" :lol:
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Post by jenki » Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:03 am

only animated clone wars stuff... lotsa lego... AT-TE... torrent fighter... .-. kinda disappointed... x.x

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Post by assjedi » Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:43 am

that was fun!
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Post by hbng » Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:31 am

assjedi wrote:that was fun!
Yeah! Really enjoyed myself tonight. Now trying to get the photos out :)

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Post by dranoel » Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:34 am

jenki wrote:only animated clone wars stuff...
ermm..... There were lots of the "realistic" styling stuff too... a rack full of the Legacy Collection figures, along with the new big Millennium Falcon
Also, a few surprise items that we were not aware would be at the launch, including both the Rebel Pilots Evolution Packs, Imperial/Clone pilot Evolution Pack, Hoth Recon Patrol, Hoth Speeder Bike Patrol... :)

And then there were also the Mighty Muggs, Galactic Heroes... :wink:

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Post by gorkoracing » Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:27 am

Sounds like you guys had a good time. I can't wait to see pictures
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Post by Haldir » Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:27 am

These 2 were initially 1st in line at about 4pm & 6.30pm respectively..........

The Duo

......then they realized they forget to bring along their Debit, Credit, ATM, Checkbook and Cash along! :lol:





Okay, back to Dranoel to post the real report. :wink:

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Post by dranoel » Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:51 am

The image is blur.. intentionally so :wink:
Cos the folks are shy.... They were actually at Forum Shopping Mall much earlier, but only started forming the queue after we persuaded someont to be first in line and start things going. We are a shy people :)
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TRU closed its doors at 9pm, so that they could start preparing for the midnight launch. Here's what the shelves were like BEFORE the good stuff were displayed.
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Cute LEGO Captain Rex joined his full-sized buddies in guarding the store front
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The 501st Legion were busy posing for photo-opportunities outside the mall, and on stage
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Several lucky fans walked away with the promotional Captain Rex and Celebration Japan R2-D2 in the Lucky Draw sponsored by Hasbro in appreciation of the fans who turned up for the event.
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Almost midnight, the shelves are fully stocked and the troopers pose for a group shot in front of the store
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And the moment everyone has been waiting for...
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Enter the first batch of customers...
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It's time to Buy! Buy! Buy! but it is all nice and civil (as it should be!) Fans buying action figures... Life-sized action figures buying action figures.... :P
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Like I said, Life-sized action figures love their toys too .... :P
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so do Jedi...
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Among the last of the customers paying for their purchases...
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Again, that was a nice blur last pic... which I think our friend would appreciate :wink:

It's late (early?) now.... Tired mesa is...
End my post now, I shall...
*waves hand* You shall enjoy these pics for now * :P
zzzzzzzzzz......
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Post by hbng » Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:04 am

Here's a preview of some of the photos .... the "before" shots ....

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Post by hbng » Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:20 am

And here's the "after".....

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Post by dranoel » Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:38 am

"after" the setting up was complete, that is :P

Kudos to the folks of Toys "R" Us, HASBRO, LEGO, Forum the Shopping Mall... for making the Midnight Launch possible :D

The 501st Legion, Jedi, and others who turned up in Star Wars garb... you really helped boost the Star Wars atmosphere :D

And of course, Kudos to all of you who turned up and made the event a success! :D

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Post by 9 » Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:07 am

Great job! :D

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Post by donleow » Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:09 am

nice pictures too bad i am working my ass till pass midnite ....but good trooping guys
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Post by mosske » Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:22 pm

From the 501st Legion, a huge thanks goes out to HB and Leonard! You guys were great helping out with organizing, minding and being there for the troopers! You helped make it a great event! :)
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