**FOUND**LF someone to hunt specific item at GameStop for me

[Halverson]

Hey everyone.

So basically I have been collecting Funko Pint Size Heroes, the Steven Universe ones. I have found every single one except for a single GameStop(EB Games in Canada) exclusive. Sadly since release in December only one I've found a record of selling on eBay.

I am looking for anyone willing to check local GameStop inventory for me(able to check online) and head in to attempt to find the specific toy I need.

The difficult part is, they are in blind bags. Aka, you never know what's inside! Luckily, there are two ways to know what is inside these. One: feeling the shape of what's inside. Two: there's a small hole punch in the bags that you can sort of rearrange the toy inside to glimpse the color of what's inside!

Here's a picture showing an example of the hole punch(ignore that it's a batman bag):



Here is a picture of a set of all the toys:

The one I need is the clear blue one inside the black square. The characters name is Pearl.

The good part is, at GameStop there is only one version of Pearl. If you're good at feeling items blind, that's a bonus! Otherwise, it's all about trying to see if the toy inside is a clear blue.

I'm willing to buy any clear blue toy that's found, even if the one inside happens to be one of the others. There would only be three different clear blue types at GameStop.

As for compensation, ideally I would want pay $20 total for the toy. I believe retail they are $5~. I'll also pay shipping of course.


Please, any help would be great! The more people that are willing to try would mean the world to me.

Any questions, just ask! I'll do anything I can to assist you assist me


Thanks so much,
Your friendly neighborhood Girlshark Wizbro!


Bonus pic of my partial collection!

[Halverson]

HALP

[Kellybear]

I can stop by my local GameStop next weekend and feel around. I'll let you know :3

[Tally810]

I can stop by my local GameStop next weekend and feel around. I'll let you know :3

I'm in game stop quite a bit I'll keep my eyes peeled

[Halverson]

I can stop by my local GameStop next weekend and feel around. I'll let you know :3

I'm in game stop quite a bit I'll keep my eyes peeled

Thank you both so much <3

[byker]

I don't go to GameStop very often, but next time I see one I will check it out.

[cribbit]

How do you check if a gamestop even has the packs in stock?

[Halverson]

How do you check if a gamestop even has the packs in stock?

If you go to their website and look for the product, you should be able to enter your zip code or such and see if a local store has stock.

[Halverson]

I don't go to GameStop very often, but next time I see one I will check it out.

Thanks byker!

[ghostjuggernaut]

Ill try and take a look tomorrow while im out and about.  I think there are 3 pretty close in my area.

[Halverson]

Ill try and take a look tomorrow while im out and about.  I think there are 3 pretty close in my area.

<3

[absyrd]

I can try the semi-blind bag for this. I can also check WTS from some Funko groups. These retail at $4.99 or so? Originally I thought they were supposed to be $2.99-3.99.

Ebay might be your best bet as driving, spending time, praying you don't **** up looking through the peephole, etc may cost more than just paying slight aftermarket.

[romevi]

I can check when I'm around one.

I know for some blind bag toys there are certain numbers (which blend into the bag so you'd have to look carefully) which indicate which figure is inside; is that the case for this toy?

[digi]

Halv sending out his minions

[meiosis]

@clacktalk r we gonna open these

[Halverson]

I can try the semi-blind bag for this. I can also check WTS from some Funko groups. These retail at $4.99 or so? Originally I thought they were supposed to be $2.99-3.99.

Ebay might be your best bet as driving, spending time, praying you don't **** up looking through the peephole, etc may cost more than just paying slight aftermarket.

Yup, $5cad so probably $4usd?

Man, I've been checking eBay and every single toy has been up multiple times EXCEPT the one I need. Only saw one listing from early December at $15.

[Halverson]

I can check when I'm around one.

I know for some blind bag toys there are certain numbers (which blend into the bag so you'd have to look carefully) which indicate which figure is inside; is that the case for this toy?

I have not seen any info regarding that.


Oh and I checked my only store here today ( cleaned out the toys weeks ago) and noticed on the newer power rangers one, no more hole punch to help find specific ones :\

[Halverson]

Halv sending out his minions

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Ayyyyyy!

[Halverson]

@clacktalk r we gonna open these

Frank should open them all, pls. I'll give him a Pokémon card

[lawnzie]

ohmygosh these are so darn cute!

i was gonna stop by my gamestop to buy a controller ill keep an eye out for these. I might try to score some for myself too. Lion looks cute af.

[Halverson]

ohmygosh these are so darn cute!

i was gonna stop by my gamestop to buy a controller ill keep an eye out for these. I might try to score some for myself too. Lion looks cute af.

Lion is so great! And his head is so big it's easier to find than others!

[ghostjuggernaut]

Yeah so that is way harder than I thought. My store has a brand new case but I can't tell worth a **** what is what.

Pretty much all the holes were blocked by the paper inside. And many were wrapped with the paper which made it impossible to feel them. If anyone finds a code for them that would be able to reference, I can go back and surely find it.

[Halverson]

Yeah so that is way harder than I thought. My store has a brand new case but I can't tell worth a **** what is what.

Pretty much all the holes were blocked by the paper inside. And many were wrapped with the paper which made it impossible to feel them. If anyone finds a code for them that would be able to reference, I can go back and surely find it.

Ah damn, thanks for trying! If I find any other info I'll let you know!

[ghostjuggernaut]

Yeah so that is way harder than I thought. My store has a brand new case but I can't tell worth a **** what is what.

Pretty much all the holes were blocked by the paper inside. And many were wrapped with the paper which made it impossible to feel them. If anyone finds a code for them that would be able to reference, I can go back and surely find it.

Ah damn, thanks for trying! If I find any other info I'll let you know!

I didn't wanna buy them all and hope to be able to return them.

[Halverson]

Yeah so that is way harder than I thought. My store has a brand new case but I can't tell worth a **** what is what.

Pretty much all the holes were blocked by the paper inside. And many were wrapped with the paper which made it impossible to feel them. If anyone finds a code for them that would be able to reference, I can go back and surely find it.

Ah damn, thanks for trying! If I find any other info I'll let you know!

I didn't wanna buy them all and hope to be able to return them.

Haha yea that probably wouldn't go over well!
At our local store we got lucky, they needed one for display so we opened several before paying and let them display a double and we bought the rest. Out of every one we felt and looked at, only once were we wrong. The guy didn't mind us putting the box on the counter and taking our time looking at every single one haha.

[ghostjuggernaut]

Yeah so that is way harder than I thought. My store has a brand new case but I can't tell worth a **** what is what.

Pretty much all the holes were blocked by the paper inside. And many were wrapped with the paper which made it impossible to feel them. If anyone finds a code for them that would be able to reference, I can go back and surely find it.

Ah damn, thanks for trying! If I find any other info I'll let you know!

I didn't wanna buy them all and hope to be able to return them.

Haha yea that probably wouldn't go over well!
At our local store we got lucky, they needed one for display so we opened several before paying and let them display a double and we bought the rest. Out of every one we felt and looked at, only once were we wrong. The guy didn't mind us putting the box on the counter and taking our time looking at every single one haha.

I am confident it would be easy to find this one, if it wasnt for that damn slip of paper inside.

[Halverson]

Yeah so that is way harder than I thought. My store has a brand new case but I can't tell worth a **** what is what.

Pretty much all the holes were blocked by the paper inside. And many were wrapped with the paper which made it impossible to feel them. If anyone finds a code for them that would be able to reference, I can go back and surely find it.

Ah damn, thanks for trying! If I find any other info I'll let you know!

I didn't wanna buy them all and hope to be able to return them.

Haha yea that probably wouldn't go over well!
At our local store we got lucky, they needed one for display so we opened several before paying and let them display a double and we bought the rest. Out of every one we felt and looked at, only once were we wrong. The guy didn't mind us putting the box on the counter and taking our time looking at every single one haha.

I am confident it would be easy to find this one, if it wasnt for that damn slip of paper inside.

Ya man, I never thought the paper would make it such a challenge. Manipulating the figure to the small hole and keeping the paper away, not easy.


I may have to up the ante on this hunt.....like an artisan keycap....

[tigersharkdude]

just a heads up

www.reddit.com/r/funkoswap

you could post your WTB in there

PPG has it at $13 or $17 (not sure if you need Holo or Clear Pearl, since there are no pics of the pint size on PPG)

http://www.poppriceguide.com/guide/searchresults.php?search=pearl

[Halverson]

just a heads up

www.reddit.com/r/funkoswap

you could post your WTB in there

PPG has it at $13 or $17 (not sure if you need Holo or Clear Pearl, since there are no pics of the pint size on PPG)

http://www.poppriceguide.com/guide/searchresults.php?search=pearl

http://www.poppriceguide.com/guide/p/Mystery%20Vinyl_Pint%20Size%20Heroes_StevenUniverse/8508/pearlclear/

That's the one, and it's $17 cause only ones been on eBay.


Honestly, I don't and won't ever use Reddit so if I'm desperate I may ask someone to post a wtb for me.

Thanks for the tips tiger

[tigersharkdude]

Posted a WTB for you, i'll let you know if it gets any bites

[Halverson]

Posted a WTB for you, i'll let you know if it gets any bites

<3 I appreciate that so much man!!

[Halverson]

Another GameStop exclusive on eBay....and not the one I need

[Halverson]

Tapatalk won't let me update the title....



I FOUND ONE!!!

A listing on eBay just went up with ten figures including the one I needed for $4 a figure. I didn't want so many doubles so I offered $15 for the Pearl. He immediately replied and listed it on its own. Such joy, such success!



Thank everyone so much for trying to help me out, this community always makes me feel great

[byker]

Glad you found it!

[Kellybear]

Ahh I'm glad you were able to get it ^^

[ghostjuggernaut]

Congrats man!

I'll edit your post title for you.

[romevi]

Meanwhile, I'm still looking for this guy. 

[Halverson]

Meanwhile, I'm still looking for this guy. 

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This?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272537769891

[romevi]

Meanwhile, I'm still looking for this guy. 

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This?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272537769891

Yeah, but I'd rather find it for $8 at TRU. Cheaper, plus thrill of finding it on shelf (or ordering online and getting a few kits for $25).

[Halverson]

Meanwhile, I'm still looking for this guy. 

Show Image

This?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272537769891

Yeah, but I'd rather find it for $8 at TRU. Cheaper, plus thrill of finding it on shelf (or ordering online and getting a few kits for $25).

Thought maybe you couldn't find it anywhere. I don't even have a TRU in this town :\

[romevi]

Meanwhile, I'm still looking for this guy. 

Show Image

This?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272537769891

Yeah, but I'd rather find it for $8 at TRU. Cheaper, plus thrill of finding it on shelf (or ordering online and getting a few kits for $25).

Thought maybe you couldn't find it anywhere. I don't even have a TRU in this town :\

Ah, more so can't find in the stores. I thought it released but no TRUs in my area have them.

[Halverson]

Meanwhile, I'm still looking for this guy. 

Show Image

This?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272537769891

Yeah, but I'd rather find it for $8 at TRU. Cheaper, plus thrill of finding it on shelf (or ordering online and getting a few kits for $25).

Thought maybe you couldn't find it anywhere. I don't even have a TRU in this town :\

Ah, more so can't find in the stores. I thought it released but no TRUs in my area have them.

You have a collection pic of what ones you have? I like turtle stuff

[romevi]

Meanwhile, I'm still looking for this guy. 

Show Image

This?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272537769891

Yeah, but I'd rather find it for $8 at TRU. Cheaper, plus thrill of finding it on shelf (or ordering online and getting a few kits for $25).

Thought maybe you couldn't find it anywhere. I don't even have a TRU in this town :\

Ah, more so can't find in the stores. I thought it released but no TRUs in my area have them.

You have a collection pic of what ones you have? I like turtle stuff

Forgot a Raph, but here's what I've got so far.

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Got four more in the mail (cartoon-style Leo and Rocksteady and comic-style Michelangelo and Casey Jones).
All for the princely sum of about two artisans.

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And here's a pic of the next wave I'm going to hunt.




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