View Full Version : Little Einsteins Pat Pat Rocket


brynnfromtheblock
9-12-2007, 1:08 PM
This is the only thing my littlest wants for her birthday and I can't find it anywhere.. I saw it at Target one day a while back and didn't buy it and it hasn't been there since... anyone know where else they sell it? Didn't see any LE toys at TRU... It was 39.99 in store which I thought was ridiculous but now seeing them for $99 on Amazon (which I won't pay) I guess I should've bought it then

shopping mom
9-12-2007, 1:19 PM
Have you tried the Disney Store? How soon do you need one?

brynnfromtheblock
9-12-2007, 9:17 PM
Her Bday's 10/18, I've looked at Disney on line and it's not in their store...

dealluvr
9-12-2007, 9:33 PM
i looked at the target online store it says they will e mail you when it comes in 39.99

on ebay right now on buy it now 31.95

txmomma
9-12-2007, 9:38 PM
yeah, i have only seen it at target also. it is soooo cute!!
maybe you could call your target store and ask if/when they are getting more in or they can check other targets nearby to see if they have any?

good luck!

shopping mom
9-12-2007, 10:48 PM
I checked through the website all the Targets near me and it says out of stock. If I hear of one I'll let you know Happy Hunting!!

becca0884
9-13-2007, 3:22 PM
Out of stock at all of the Target stores in my area.

brynnfromtheblock
9-13-2007, 7:34 PM
i looked at the target online store it says they will e mail you when it comes in 39.99

on ebay right now on buy it now 31.95

I put my address in yesterday just in case

brynnfromtheblock
9-13-2007, 7:35 PM
i looked at the target online store it says they will e mail you when it comes in 39.99

on ebay right now on buy it now 31.95

I looked at ebay but lowest price is $59.99, I think you might have been looking at the plush one, I saw one of those for 31.95

brynnfromtheblock
9-13-2007, 7:36 PM
yeah, i have only seen it at target also. it is soooo cute!!
maybe you could call your target store and ask if/when they are getting more in or they can check other targets nearby to see if they have any?

good luck!

I called them but the lady said they get two shipments of toys a day, and she doesn't know when one might be coming in...

MelissaS
9-13-2007, 9:37 PM
Target is the only store I've seen them at, have you called around to different Target's in your area?

vonnyb
9-14-2007, 9:45 PM
Call around to different Targets and keep checking. I was in Target on Wed, and specifically remember seeing 2 of those sets. My son was really into LE's last year and disney really had not put any toys out so I always notice anything with them on it.
Good Luck!!

DaveL
9-14-2007, 10:20 PM
Not at any of the Targets around me. Sorry!

brynnfromtheblock
9-15-2007, 7:31 AM
Call around to different Targets and keep checking. I was in Target on Wed, and specifically remember seeing 2 of those sets. My son was really into LE's last year and disney really had not put any toys out so I always notice anything with them on it.
Good Luck!!

Yeah the people in toys say they don't know when it's coming... I've been in there a ton of times but nothing yet

vonnyb
9-15-2007, 8:59 AM
I am sure you will be abe to snag one before your daughters birthday. Also I am not sure if Target will do this, but could they go into the computer or call other stores to see if anyone has it in stock? Just a thought.

brynnfromtheblock
9-15-2007, 7:04 PM
I am sure you will be abe to snag one before your daughters birthday. Also I am not sure if Target will do this, but could they go into the computer or call other stores to see if anyone has it in stock? Just a thought.

Tried that.. I looked 200 miles and all out!!

boblin119
9-16-2007, 9:02 AM
We are going to target today, and I will take a look for you.

vonnyb
9-16-2007, 10:41 AM
Went back into my Target and of course the 2 that I saw on Wed were gone. Makes you think that this may be one of those hot toys over the Holidays.

brynnfromtheblock
9-16-2007, 10:43 AM
Went back into my Target and of course the 2 that I saw on Wed were gone. Makes you think that this may be one of those hot toys over the Holidays.

Yeah I definitely think so, if you want one you might start looking now... I've been looking for a month and only saw one that first time.. I was a little concerned about the price but seems to have good reviews..

brynnfromtheblock
9-16-2007, 10:44 AM
We are going to target today, and I will take a look for you.

Thanks

boblin119
9-16-2007, 10:59 AM
No luck at the one target, but there is still 2 other targets that are 30 mins away. I will look next weekend, as i am on call for the hospital and unable to go that far out.

dealluvr
9-16-2007, 2:19 PM
if i go to my target do you think i can get a raincheck for it for $39.99 i went to the target site and it says we will email you when it comes in then i think they should give you a rain check for the price it is now when it comes in

brynnfromtheblock
9-16-2007, 3:34 PM
if i go to my target do you think i can get a raincheck for it for $39.99 i went to the target site and it says we will email you when it comes in then i think they should give you a rain check for the price it is now when it comes in

I have no idea but I thought they only did that if it was in an ad

boblin119
9-16-2007, 3:38 PM
We called the two other targets, and the one the lady was very rude. Told us to not call again, as they are tired of recieving calls about it. That if we wanted to know if they had it to come and look and not call again. Called right back and talked to a manager about it.

MandaJo111
9-16-2007, 3:39 PM
I have no idea but I thought they only did that if it was in an ad

Yeah I think you are right. A rain-check usually does not mean that they will hold the item for you it just means that whenever they get the item in you will get it at sale price...so if it is not on sale it probably would not do you any good.

brynnfromtheblock
9-16-2007, 3:45 PM
We called the two other targets, and the one the lady was very rude. Told us to not call again, as they are tired of recieving calls about it. That if we wanted to know if they had it to come and look and not call again. Called right back and talked to a manager about it.

Mine wasn't rude...simply clueless!!

dealluvr
9-16-2007, 3:56 PM
I have no idea but I thought they only did that if it was in an ad

youre right just got back from target

shrieves31
9-19-2007, 1:14 PM
I just Spoke with Fisher Price who makes the Little Einstein Pat Pat Rocket. They have put a hold on distribution until October on these because of all the toy recalls. This toy is a Target exsclusive for more info call 1-800-432-5437 the item # is L1874.

brynnfromtheblock
9-19-2007, 1:17 PM
Ahhh thanks... well I guess that's out for her birthday!!

hiskin
9-21-2007, 11:39 PM
I have gone everyday to Target this week on my way to work get there right when it opens and lo and behold found 2 of them today and snagged both of them one for my son and one for ebay. If you want it that bad you need to go daily. Lucky for me it is right next to my work.

brynnfromtheblock
9-22-2007, 1:39 PM
I have gone daily... just haven't been any at my store.......

I do want to say thanks though to Kandy, ShoppingMom, and iiiisx349 for looking for me... people like you are what makes this board great!!

Kimberly In WA
9-22-2007, 9:37 PM
Are you checking the Target site daily? It has a place where you can look for it at stores near you without actually having to go. I'm in Washington and they have been out of stock for quite a while, but they got a new shipment in yesterday and I was able to get one for my niece. Don't give up for your daughter's birthday just yet. I called the store before I drove into town and they held it for me. The other Target in town was already sold out. I really hope you find one.

dreamer11
9-23-2007, 12:28 AM
There is a few targets near me that might have it. I will check tomorrow or Monday for you and let you know.
I managed to get one for my daughter a month ago for her October birthday!

brynnfromtheblock
9-23-2007, 9:13 AM
Are you checking the Target site daily? It has a place where you can look for it at stores near you without actually having to go. I'm in Washington and they have been out of stock for quite a while, but they got a new shipment in yesterday and I was able to get one for my niece. Don't give up for your daughter's birthday just yet. I called the store before I drove into town and they held it for me. The other Target in town was already sold out. I really hope you find one. I was looking at the site and they had it in stock in 2 stores, but of course when i went there they had none and hadn't it a while...

MelissaS
9-23-2007, 1:58 PM
I was looking at the site and they had it in stock in 2 stores, but of course when i went there they had none and hadn't it a while...

If it shows online that it's in stock in the store, you can call the store and have the item put on hold until closing.

brynnfromtheblock
9-23-2007, 3:26 PM
If it shows online that it's in stock in the store, you can call the store and have the item put on hold until closing.

I'm checking but they haven't had it listed as in stock near me since I've been looking (the 2 stores I went to were the only ones that showed in stock and were about an hour away.

Kandy
9-23-2007, 5:12 PM
I'll keep my eye. The closest store to me is an hour away, but If I see it I'll let you know.

shrieves31
9-24-2007, 4:53 AM
If you call Fisher Price they could be releasing them Oct.1 and depending on when your daughters b-day is you might still have a chance. I think every Target had 2 of them and that was it. They said with all the recalls I guess thet just wanted to be sure. Target (CORPORATE)& Fisher Price were very nice. I just asked why they were advertising a toy all day that you couldn't buy. I could understand if they were making them and people were buying them up. But didn't understand nobody within 200 miles of here not having them for weeks.

pryan67
9-24-2007, 7:37 AM
The site says they have them in two stores near me. If I can, I'll check tonight for them. My son would love one as well, but that can wait til Christmas, so if I find one, I'll pick it up for you

sem615
9-24-2007, 11:18 AM
I am hitting target tomorrow morning as well If I find one its yours. I don't need one till xmas
if that

cberrytech
9-24-2007, 10:56 PM
I just read in the forums on ebay about a woman who has 66 rockets. :no: I sure hope they are widely released on October 1.

kdaven
9-25-2007, 1:09 AM
I just read in the forums on ebay about a woman who has 66 rockets. :no: I sure hope they are widely released on October 1.

Now thats just greed, or maybe a smart business woman. I hope she doesn't read our forum and get to a Target before you.

Makes me mad when all you want is one little old thing and someone has to grab it all!!
Good Luck all in finding one. My kids are too old for this toy, but I'm sure there will be something they just "gotta have" this season.

4tiaras1crown
9-25-2007, 10:00 AM
Now thats just greed, or maybe a smart business woman. I hope she doesn't read our forum and get to a Target before you.

Makes me mad when all you want is one little old thing and someone has to grab it all!!
Good Luck all in finding one. My kids are too old for this toy, but I'm sure there will be something they just "gotta have" this season.

That infuriates me!:mad: I've been searching high and low for this thing. I live an hour away from a target and can't seem to arrive in time for 2 stinkin rockets. At this point, I'd settle for 1. I can't stand greed on eBay, but know it's all fair game.

boblin119
9-25-2007, 1:17 PM
Our target has them as of right now. when i get off work i am going over there. anyone want me to pick one up for them?

karina_anne
9-25-2007, 2:51 PM
brynnfrom the block and others looking for this toy:

I have five Target Stores within 10 miles of me that all say that it is available. If you still need one I can take the time to call all of them and see if they do have it and will hold it for me to pick up. You would have to pay shipping but my husband works for FedEx Ground so we do get discounted shipping for $3.00 or $5.00 depending on the size and weight of the item. I hate to hear that someone has 60 on ebay and you can't find one!

I don't have any kids yet so I luckily don't have to deal with this toy madness very often and was lucky last year to walk into Target last year as they were putting out PS3's which is all my husband (sometimes like a kid) wanted for Christmas (in addition to all the accessories, Blu-Ray Disks of his favorite movies and lots of games of course!!:) So I got very lucky!

brynnfromtheblock
9-25-2007, 4:10 PM
Thanks Karina Ann that'd be great!!! Let me know... I feel stupid paying so much for a darn toy so the discounted shipping would be awesome and less of a blow to my guilty mom ego lol!!

karina_anne
9-25-2007, 4:38 PM
I'll make the calls and let you know! Cross your fingers! :)

karina_anne
9-25-2007, 4:48 PM
Got one at the first store I called and they are holding it for me to come pick it up. Apparently they had a few so if anyone in the Pittsburgh area is looking for one the store in Cranberry has them in stock.

boblin119
9-25-2007, 5:33 PM
I have one let me know if you want it.

boblin119
9-25-2007, 7:47 PM
hey brynnfromtheblock i looked on targets website, and it says a target near you has them available. might want to check. mine was actually accurate today, when it said they had them instock. I called them and told me that they were sold out, but still ran by, and sure enough there was 2 on the shelf.

bfshoppergirl
9-25-2007, 9:15 PM
My husband was just in Chicago and picked one up for my DD at the North Chicago Target. The other Targets listed in the Chicago area had some available as well. He had to bring that thing back on the plane I had no idea how big it was.

brynnfromtheblock
9-25-2007, 9:49 PM
You guys are all so awesome!!! boblin I ran over there today but still nothing ... karina_anne pm'd me earlier today that she had one for me, and her husband works for fedex so it won't be too bad to ship.... I hope I didn't put you though too much trouble (though it looks like there are others who might still want it as well) thankyou so so much for offering it to me though ... restores my faith in humanity!!

shrieves31
9-26-2007, 9:08 AM
I live in Middle Tennesse all the store here got them this week also! how awesome!!!:) :)

brynnfromtheblock
9-29-2007, 4:18 PM
Guess what I got today!! Thanks Leslie!!

nick_jenni_jocelyn
9-29-2007, 7:07 PM
thats awesome! i was just gonna post that i was in my local target today adn they had several on a shelf and would have gotten you one if you still needed it. glad you got one!

shopping mom
9-29-2007, 10:03 PM
I am so glad you found one!!

brynnfromtheblock
9-29-2007, 10:19 PM
thats awesome! i was just gonna post that i was in my local target today adn they had several on a shelf and would have gotten you one if you still needed it. glad you got one!

Aww thanks... leslie (karina_anne) sent me one and I got it in the mail today... I also saw one at our Target today but the party is next weekend and I have this bad luck Schleprock thing going on so if I hadn't gotten it from Leslie I'm sure there wouldn't have been one on the shelf today lol!!!! but for 6 bucks shipping I ensured I had one, and found out there are lots of great people on this board so it was worth it to me!!

Kandy
9-30-2007, 10:17 AM
Glad Leslie was able to find you one and get it to you in time. How great is that!

4tiaras1crown
10-1-2007, 9:26 PM
I got a pat-pat rocket today. Oh the relief!

love a deal
10-9-2007, 8:09 PM
If anyone is still wanting one of these and are anywhere near Memphis, I was told today that one of the Memphis stores has 21 of them. I don't live close enough to Memphis, but they did an inventory check for me at my target and that was the closest one to me with any. I don't have any idea how many Target's there are in Memphis. Hope this helps someone!!!

Tarables
10-10-2007, 1:29 AM
Help!! I just ran across your forum while searching for a Pat Pat Rocket for my son (yes eBay is insane). I live in Sonoma County, California and have searched my local Targets and checked online for stock around where my friends and family live...all says OUT OF STOCK. The only show my son watches is Little Einsteins and I would love to have one for him from Santa. Can anyone help? I am willing to pay shipping. I am glad I ran across this site as I am ALWAYS looking for a deal :) Thank you in advance for any help anyone can provide.

Tara

srdujack
10-13-2007, 4:06 PM
I just ordered a pat pat rocket online on the disney store website. $64 total with shipping, but the extra $24 is worth not running around like a madwoman!!!!!!!!!! We have Black Friday to think about!!!!!!!!!!!!

nat77
10-13-2007, 4:34 PM
wow i had one yesterday and put it back down at target .I really went overboard on my dd she is 2

Tarables
10-13-2007, 4:48 PM
Thank you so much for the tip. Yes the Disney one is $49.50 instead of the $35.99 at Target but I just saw a promo code (THANKS) that will give you and additional 15% off.

shrieves31
10-14-2007, 9:26 AM
I just got an e-mail the disneystore has free shipping 10/14 & 10/15 that will save a little.

cokemeyer
10-15-2007, 3:15 PM
But it is out of stock at the disneystore online now. :(

mrsladymontague
10-23-2007, 1:16 PM
I managed to find a Pat Pat back in Sept. before it became a "hot" toy. I have two LE lovers in my house. I am so glad I picked it up when I did. I will post next time I see one so those who are still looking can get one. (I am in CO)

wifeymiller
10-23-2007, 1:56 PM
They had a bunch at Target this past weekend.

sem615
10-23-2007, 2:24 PM
A bunch of targets in NJ have gotten them in the past day. I got the last one this morning for my Ds. I will keep looking if anyone else still needs one.

bridgetw
10-23-2007, 9:39 PM
Found my pat pat rocket in Louisville, KY tonight. 2 more on shelf when I left and lots of other little einstein toys as well (such as Egypt and Alaska). Was sooo excited. Lady behind me in line said she had ordered her pat pat from ebay.

scrapfor4
11-1-2007, 12:06 PM
Noticed that Pat Pat wis in the Target Toy Catalog coming out this weekend. Hopefully that means they will have some more shipments coming in of them!

becca0884
11-1-2007, 1:51 PM
Amazon.com allows you to order now through Target [$39.99] and it will ship when it is in stock. You can cancel your order if you find one before it ships and they won't charge your credit card until it ships.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000NVW07M/ref=dp_olp_1/103-2419826-1253467?ie=UTF8&qid=1193938837&sr=8-1

sem615
11-1-2007, 2:35 PM
There were a feww in the greenwich, nj store today

love a deal
11-1-2007, 3:06 PM
I'm giving up on this one. If I happen to find one I'll get it. Maybe they won't be so hard to find after Christmas.

LUCINDA574
11-2-2007, 11:27 AM
they are in stock right now on target.com HURRY

brynnfromtheblock
11-2-2007, 6:12 PM
I got the email that they're available on Target.com now...

love a deal
11-2-2007, 6:43 PM
My mom got me one today at the Conway, Arkansas Target. There was one left when she left. Hope this helps someone.

Ivetico
11-4-2007, 1:35 PM
There were 3 left yesterday at my Target (Miramar FL). Crap -- and I had just ordered one online thinking I wouldn't be able to find it in the stores. Oh well.

Good luck.

mello
11-6-2007, 1:51 AM
That infuriates me!:mad: I've been searching high and low for this thing. I live an hour away from a target and can't seem to arrive in time for 2 stinkin rockets. At this point, I'd settle for 1. I can't stand greed on eBay, but know it's all fair game.

ITA. Sometimes I hate ebay - brings out the worst in some people. All it would take is for people to just REFUSE to buy all the overpriced stuff that people have created artificial shortages of, and they'd be stuck with their 60-some Rockets and however-many hot new game systems they've bought out from under everyone who wants 'em for their own kids.

dmmiller
11-6-2007, 7:03 AM
Target.com says that theyre in stock at Hagerstown, MD and Sterling, VA.
I dont know if anyone is in those areas.. but Hurry if you are. :)

my2aboys
11-6-2007, 7:30 AM
I was in Target yesterday (in NC) and they had 5 yes 5 Rockets. I couldn't believe it! Maybe they are going to be more available now. Hopefully, that way ebay won't be selling them for crazy prices.

neice0510
11-6-2007, 8:28 AM
I think they are trying to have these in stock. The Targets around me all said they had them available around columbia SC. I went yesterday and picked one up for my DS5 for his B-Day. After reading these posts I was thrilled to find it :)
good luck to everyone's search.

scrapfor4
11-6-2007, 12:43 PM
Found one this morning!!

I called first the website said that a store close to me had them in stock. She looked and said the box was still in the stock room she would just keep it there and to ask for her in the toy dept. She brought the box out and there were 2 in the box. I took 1 and she put the other on the shelf. I am not sure if there were any more boxes in the back but I kind of got the feeling that if there was, there were only a couple of more.

I just checked 3 out of 10 stores in my area showed available finally this morning, 1 of them is already to limited availability.

I agree that I think Target is trying to get more out there but I don't know with the demand already being so high if they will be able to fufill the demand by Christmas. They have known for the past couple of months that it is in demand and then they placed it in their toy catalog only increasing the demand, yet the week the catalog comes out there are only 6-8 Pat Pat available for each store.

All in All I am happy camper as I have one for my little guy for Christmas!! YAY!!!

clarklc34
11-6-2007, 2:18 PM
saw two in somersworth, nh yesterday

scrapfor4
11-6-2007, 2:24 PM
I just can't beleive how fast these are moving. 3 out of 10 stores in stock this morning out of those 3, now one store is out of stock, one store is limited, and one store is still available!

Moving fast!!

vonnyb
11-6-2007, 4:17 PM
THanks for posting was able to get one today for my son. I thought he was not into LE anymore but of course he was looking through the Target toybook and that was the first thing he pointed to. My target had 2 and I bought 1. They looked like they had just stocked the shelves.

mrsladymontague
11-6-2007, 7:11 PM
I still have not seen another one at my Target (Colorado) since I bought mine back in Sept.

4tiaras1crown
11-6-2007, 8:21 PM
eBay prices are waaay down now. You can get one close to cost if you really can't snag one from the store. A lot are closing around cost.

scrapfor4
11-7-2007, 7:47 AM
Check today on the Target site for availability at you local stores, it seems that lots of stores in several states are showing in stock this morning!

momsam
11-7-2007, 10:57 AM
wow, and those ebayers thought they were getting rich off kiddos rockets, lol....they are in stock near me too. I saw it , my dd didnt seem interested, so I put it back for someone who really wants it. There are a few at both Targets I stopped at yesterday.

debnmark
11-7-2007, 12:09 PM
was able to get one at my local target today so i cancelled my online order. they do go fast, but it does seem the stores in my area are getting them in regularly.

scrapfor4
11-7-2007, 12:27 PM
I just keep checking out of curiousity in my area to see how fast they are moving.

3 out of 10 had them yesterday morning, all of them were sold out as of this morning. The other 7 out of 10 had them this morning and they are all ready showing only 4 with them and 2 of them are limited!

schaubml
11-11-2007, 2:39 PM
I got one this weekend as well and cancelled my online order. I was going to buy 2 but decided I hate when people buy out the store then put them on ebay for 3 times as much....especially when it's items for children.

LUCINDA574
11-15-2007, 2:32 AM
to those that ordered from target through amazon, even though mine had a shipping date of 12/14,it shipped last night and will be here tomorrow!!!

Ivetico
11-30-2007, 12:08 PM
I got mine delivered on 11/28. Very happy!

mlsunshine
12-7-2007, 10:58 AM
I was able to finally get one at my local Target this week (YEA!!!), but can you tell me how you have been checking online to see what they have "available", "limited", etc? I couldn't find this toy on the target.com website at all, and don't know how you view the inventory of individual stores. Thanks!

irisbee
12-7-2007, 2:46 PM
I was able to finally get one at my local Target this week (YEA!!!), but can you tell me how you have been checking online to see what they have "available", "limited", etc? I couldn't find this toy on the target.com website at all, and don't know how you view the inventory of individual stores. Thanks!

Here's where you can check the inventory: http://www.schumanfamily.com/fatwallet/targetasin.php

You can use ASIN of B000NVW07M and your zip.

And just had to add I saw this for the first time ever in the store today! And I got to Target A LOT! It was really cute. Grandma already found it though so no need to buy. I'm in Indianapolis if anyone is still looking. They had about 4 that I saw at 38th st.

sinvids
12-10-2007, 1:37 AM
Here's where you can check the inventory: http://www.schumanfamily.com/fatwallet/targetasin.php

You can use ASIN of B000NVW07M and your zip.

And just had to add I saw this for the first time ever in the store today! And I got to Target A LOT! It was really cute. Grandma already found it though so no need to buy. I'm in Indianapolis if anyone is still looking. They had about 4 that I saw at 38th st.

Thanks very much for this, it helped alot! Around this time of year I noticed the store departments never pick up the phone, so I actually have to go down there. I found one on the first shot! Thanks, my nephew will be really happy!

madi5
12-10-2007, 3:07 PM
If anyone in the St. Louis area is still looking for one of these I have an extra. I was going to take it back to the store but thought if someone here needed.... anyway. I am going to take it back tonight so PM me if you still need one

donnandale
12-24-2007, 8:52 PM
Here's where you can check the inventory: http://www.schumanfamily.com/fatwallet/targetasin.php

You can use ASIN of B000NVW07M and your zip.

And just had to add I saw this for the first time ever in the store today! And I got to Target A LOT! It was really cute. Grandma already found it though so no need to buy. I'm in Indianapolis if anyone is still looking. They had about 4 that I saw at 38th st.

Thank you! I have been looking forever for this and found it today! Christmas Eve for my daughter. It is the only thing she has been asking for. I decided to check to boards today to see if anyone had seen it. I wasn't going to go out but it said my store had them. There were three there. Now the only problem is that I have told her she probably wouldn't get one because she has been naughty - now she will think it is ok to be naughty!:D