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Re: What's up with the Wal*mart Lego selection?
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Date: 
Thu, 7 Apr 2005 22:28:01 GMT
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In lugnet.general, David Eaton wrote:
You'll notice, however, that Toys R Us pretty consistantly has a fantastic
selection. Plus, they have a few "TRU-only" sets.

That may be true where you are but the TRU here in Victoria, BC, Canada has
reduced their LEGO inventory significantly. At one point they had 1/2 of the
usual LEGO row of shelves stocked with MB products!

What really made me angry was them putting the new MB Spider Man sets next to
the old LEGO Spider-Man sets (which they seem unwilling to discount even after
two years!!!!)



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  Re: What's up with the Wal*mart Lego selection?
 
(...) It's a nationwide trend, from what I've heard. WalMart has been gradually favoring MegaBloks for various reasons, and not purchasing as much Lego. Mainly, I think it's due to WalMart's analysis software which helps them predict what will sell (...) (20 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)

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