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Anyone know if they have a Toy calendar.. Or know how to find one if one exists?

I bought the Loopz game for $5... I have no need for it.. Plus it was only $5 shipped via Prime Trial.. Maybe I could use it for the tree at work.. I already have two items from there.. Last year I did 5 (I think.. or 6).. Starting early.. My kids get enough.. Might as well give some unfortunate children a happy(er) xmas...

And apparently the 3-pack of hamsters is back in stock as well for $31.99 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/413pedwkK3L._SL500_AA280_.jpg http://www.amazon.com/ZhuZhu-Pets-Hamsters-May-Vary/dp/B002JM11ZU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1261623814&sr=1-7 -Dave

I went to walmart this morning when they opened up at 6am. They had the sign there, limit one per customer, 90 expected per day, etc. I go to the toy area, ask where they are gonna be and what not.. The manager just said go ahead and sell 'em.. I could've gotten 4 or more but.. I only got 2. They had a cart full of the 'original' ones.. I got the 2 to complete the original ones that I didn't have already -Dave

Mostly 'available' as the 2nd wave just barely came out/was released.. -Dave

Yeah, I was looking.. Walmart went fast, but couldn't find many accessories online.. I did get a chunk online at walmart, and shipping was much better there.. I just need the damned slide/ramp and I am done ... for now

All above items 'IN STOCK' when checked moments ago

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3548395 - Slide w/ Ramp http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3548394 - Hamster car & Garage

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3548385 - Pipsqueak http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3548377 - Numnums http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3548376 - Chunk http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3548375 - Mr Squiggles

The original 4 Zhu Zhu Pets are 'IN STOCK' at Toysrus.com Go now!

We have two small dogs that are chiuauas (sp?). I just know that my fiance and I will get a kick out of the dogs barking at them when the kids are done with them. One of our dogs like 'attacks' the vacuum when we try to use it.. Doesn't even have to be on. Its hilarious to watch. -Dave

Shopko isn't a bad place to get them right now.. Just like above ~$55 including shipping for 4 hamsters vs $100. I do have to say, I gave up and gave in to the hamster thing. One of my daughters and sons would like to have these, so, on sunday I did go to TRU to buy the mega set. We aren't gonna get any more pets / accessories just as of yet depending on alot of factors. 1) Are they gonna like it? 2) How long are they gonna play it? 3) Are the dogs gonna get more 'play time' out of these things than the kids? Those three things are deciding factors on if we get more or not... And after christmas they should be readily available as well :) -Dave

Yeah the big set was 'in stock' .. probably for a very brief few moments online this morning.. Maybe about 10 mins ago or so. But I did see 'In Stock'.. that count? Yeah parents sometimes stress too much about these things.. Lets see... $12 for a hamster here.. $30+ there at the bay.. Hmm... Do I want less stress or less money in my pocket? I would choose the less stress (personally).. I guess my experience at Toys R Us has taught me a thing or two. Its all good though :) There is only one real thing that I want for christmas this year is that damned Mindflex game.. It looks cool, and it may be frustrating (the game) just cause of the mechanics of it, but, it would be cool to see what brain power (or lack thereof) I have to move that ball.. On a side note... I do have to say shopko's shipping seems outrageous... -Dave

I know that walmart is sold out online, same with toys r us(Except for that big set for 129.99). So, to be 'scurrying' around town finding these may be frustrating and downright dumb.. (No I do NOT work for shopko in any way shape or form).. Why not buy from shopko right now, pay the $12 per hamster, and be done with it? One less stress you will have this holiday season. -Dave

Walmart: $8 online per hamster Toys R Us: $10 online per hamster Shopko: $12 online per hamster Now do you REALLY WANT these for christmas? I don't think paying $12 per hamster from shopko is THAT BAD unless you really wanna jaunt over to ebay and pay $30+ per hamster.. Just sayin.. -Dave

Im having one issue with one of my walmart orders.. I ordered a jacket, among other misc items on black friday online.. Received all the items but the jacket.. Says 'estimated delivery' being the 2nd through the 7th of December.. Well.. Tomorrow is the 7th.. What should I do if I don't get it tomorrow? It 'entered' the USPS facility on Dec 1st in SLC, UT (its being shipped to idaho)... And then nothing from that date.. It was shipped by UPS Innovations or some crap like that to begin with then transferred to USPS.. All I get when I go to USPS's website and track via their # is 'that it was notified on Dec 1st to expect your package'... What to do now.. ugh Anyone know a customer service # for walmart? All I find is email.. Other than that headache, I love amazon shipping.. I was a prime trial member last year.. and loved it -Dave

Yeah shipping is killer.. Starter set, from what I can see, is still 'available'.. -Dave

You can get the 'starter set' that includes a hamster for 29.99 ... I am passing up on this for now, I could've ordered 3 of the pets, but, not falling into the hype.. -Dave

Not gonna spend that amt of money for some hamsters.. Even if I had it.. hah..

I really do not understand the whole 'hype' of this damned toy is.. Its kinda ridiculous.. People camping out at all hours of the day just for some HAMSTERS. Seriously, come on now.. Ridiculous I tell ya.. Yeah one of my daughters would LOVE one of these cause they lost their real life hamster a while back, but still.. NOT gonna be one of those idiots standing out in the cold, and snowy (at least it is here) weather just for a damned HAMSTER.. That and I don't have $130+ to pay for these... Okay done venting -Dave

I guess this is close to being one of the 'hottest toys of the year'... next to those damned hamsters the zhu zhu pets, however, I am needing one of these items desperately for my kids.. IF anyone knows where I can get one relatively cheap or has one to 'sell' and not gouge me out of what little money I have, please send me a private message. I will pay price + shipping if the 'price is right' I guess this is a request to find a deal or even find this blasted game (not even remotely interested in the zhu zhu pets.. hah) Thanks! -Dave

I know I am never shopping at/with Disney ever again because of this incident. Yeah, it was a great deal, lots of people hopped on top of the wagon train, but still... They could've put it on a backorder status instead of just outright cancelling the orders. -Dave

No it just wasn't ebay. They had the 'deal' on their site ALONG WITH ebay.. Running at the SAME TIME. The 'excuse' they gave me is that their ordering systems took a while to sync up or something. Like when you ordered through ebay took longer to 'process' than ordering directly from their site. Well really didn't take them 'very long' to take my money as they required immediate payment for it.. Oh well. I really wanted those MCQUEEN PJS for my two boys.. -Dave

Not too happy with Disneystore / ebay right now. Got an email today stating that two of my items were 'Not In Stock' when I bought them on ebay, even though, they STILL HAD THEM LISTED on ebay for a VERY LONG TIME after I purchased them and paid for them. Yes I paid through paypal, yes it has been debited from my card, and am now getting a refund for them. I called them wanting to piss and moan and they said 'they didn't expect this big of a turnout'.. Lets see.. You have PJs on Disneystore.com AND ebay at THE SAME TIME for THE SAME PRICE and not EXPECT it to be this big of a turnout? THATS A BUNCH OF TOTAL BS... So... Out of the 3 items that I ordered.. I am only getting one. I am NOT getting the two items that I really wanted. I don't think I will ever, EVER, EVVVVVVVEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRR shop with/at Disneystore anymore in my life ever again. Yes, it went through ebay, however, I got emails from disneystore. Not a happy camper right now, severly pissed off.. Sorry for the vent, I just had to release my frustration. -Dave

Thats kinda ironic.. Earlier I posted that I haven't received any sort of shipment confirmation. Just moments ago, I receive an email with a shipment confirmation. How ironic. -Dave