*HOT* ToysRUs Rumor: Hatchimals & Nintendo NES Classic Edition Possibly In-Stock on 12/4
Are you desperately trying to get your hands on a Hatchimal and/or Nintendo Classic Game? 🔥
Rumor has it that ToysRUs stores across the country will have new supplies of Hatchimals ready for sale when they open at 8AM this Sunday morning, December 4th. In addition, it is rumored that ToysRUs stores will have a new stock of the Nintendo Classic Edition for sale on Sunday as well. The Hatchimals will sell for $59.99 each and customers will be limited to one toy per person.
Both CBNC.com and Time.com have released articles with more information.
Note that I did do a little digging and noticed that when asked about this rumor on the ToysRUs Facebook page, a ToysRUs customer service rep stated “Unfortunately, we have no updates available regarding these products. We recommend you continue to try reaching out to your local store during regular business hours for best assistance with this inquiry, as they will be in a better position to give specific information about availability.” So ToysRUs has not yet come forward with specific information but hopefully we will learn more in the next 24 hours!
Will you be heading to ToysRUs on Sunday morning?🏃🏼
(Thanks, CN!)
Oh…I hope so!! I desperately want the Nintendo…and for myself!! LOL!! Is that bad??😬😂
Thanks Collin!!
You’re welcome… and don’t feel bad! I want a Nintendo too. 😉
I still have my original NES… PowerPad and all. 😂
Which power pad game do you have for it?
I still have my original too!
Same here still have my old one with all the stuff that goes with it and tons of games.
I have found a couple of the original ones at Goodwill, I have seen them at flea markets too.
Ugh. This pains me. I don’t know how I missed the memo this was going to be the big toy this year. It’s all my daughter can talk about. I don’t usually buy into this stuff but I don’t want her to be disappointed.
Yep same here for the NES. Tried to explain that it’s very popular and I don’t know if I can find one. The response was “well Santa can make anything so I’m asking him for it!” 😩
Ha! My daughter mentioned a hatchimal and I said those are expensive and she said why does it matter?Santa will bring it.
Yeah. My son had the gall to tell us Santa gets him a ton of the best gifts and we don’t but then he said that’s okay, mom, I know you don’t have much money and Santa can just make everything….
I don’t know why u said he had the gall, he believes in Santa, it’s not his fault he doesn’t know the things come from you.
Thanks Rita for saying that. I was thinking it. My husband and I tell our kids at birth there is no Santa. He’s not getting the credit for all hard work and money spent, we do to get what they want.
Agreed. That’s why Santa is just a cartoon character on some Christmas shows in our house. My parents never fed me the Santa lie, nor did my husband’s. Kids need to understand that you have to work hard and pay for the things that you need/want. They don’t magically appear out of thin air. It’s every parent’s choice, I know. But this stuff is why we went the no-Santa route (plus the devastation when they finally realize that he isn’t what they think he is)
I didn’t know parents needed “credit” from their kids. Why not just let them believe in a little magic for a few young years of their lives?!?! I was never traumatized when I found out the truth about Santa, so why not have a little fun while they are kids and let them believe in the magic. I think the smiles on my kids faces when they know Santa came is enough “credit” for me!
I will never forget the day my little nephew *now 20* found out Santa didn’t exist. He was in middle school & his friends were talking about the gifts they received. He said “Santa brought me…” he comes home mad at his mom for letting him look like a fool. His argument was that she really should have told him BEFORE he went to middle school. He only believed because my sister kept telling him too. Lol
I don’t understand why people feel the need to criticize others way of parenting on blog about deals .
We do Santa gifts and mom n dad gifts. I don’t know who brings the best gifts lol.
I tell my kids Santa makes toys but he also buys the gifts too and to be fair he has a limit of how much to spend on each child. Also when we get our kids something cool we totally take credit for it, lol, why not?. Santa does not leave expensive things. It just wouldn’t be fair for him to leave you an expensive toy and then not every other child. They buy it, so I go with that.
Call around to Goodwill and check at flea markets – if you have any in your area. I got my grown son 2 of them from Goodwill earlier in the year and I have seen them at flea markets.
Do you know if this will be online or only instores?
Only in stores.
I hope they have it. If I could get my hands on one my Cmas shopping will be complete.
Arrghhh!! Did u really have to post this?
My thoughts too. but then again its all over Yahoo news.
It’s on CNN. I think the cat’s already out of the bag, lol.
How much for the NES?
It’s 59.99
my toys r us told me the same thing…every single day there has been lines at target waiting for the hatchimal. People waiting several hours before opening to get their hands on what has come through on the truck and I’m being told theres only one or two at best on the truck or not at all each time. Same thing at my local Kohls..:( I’ve heard there is a Santa letter going around for those who just can’t seem to get one in time…
I know that people at my Target here in Michigan are lining up at 4am everyday to try and get a Hatchimal. As much as I would love to get one I’m not willing to stand outside in 20-30 degree weather for hours to get one. Kudos to those that can brave the elements for one. You deserve to get one standing outside for half the night/morning!
I was literally just talking to my husband about toy shopping & we started joking about “Jingle All the Way”. I didn’t think people really went so far out of their way for a toy. I’m glad we only have streaming TV and my kids are too small to catch the hype.
Way to go April!!! Stream away!
Netflix and Kodi in our house! No commercials. No toy crazes lol
Am i the only one who doesn’t feel bad not getting my daughter this toy?! Anyone i know who has gotten this toy for their child before the craze hit has said, after it hatches their child is not interested in it. I am shocked at how much people are buying these for on eBay. So ridiculous and silly.
What I can’t understand is not even that long ago toysrus had a table full of these for sale…Only at Christmas time do people loose all sense of reality and buy into some crazy fad… Watch the videos on this toy and you might realize you aren’t missing much…I’m glad we only watch pbs, Netflix, or hulu…. No commercials so my kids never ask for things they don’t really want..
I told my daughters that they will not be getting a Hatchimal for Christmas this year because I refuse to wait in line for hours or pay hundreds of dollars for one. I explained to them that after Christmas every store will have tons to choose from and they can use their Christmas money to pick whatever color they want 🙂
Agree. I read some reviews on toysrus? And many said it didn’t even hatch fully so the company had to send a replacement.
I feel the same way! All 3 of my girls wanted one until i looked up the reviews and explained to them that its the 1st year and there are too many glitches/bad reviews. Give it a year or 2 and they’ll be better and cheaper!
No, you’re not the only one we have to teach our kids that in life you don’t always get what you want. We have to appreciate our blessing and look at others countries like those in Africa or central or south America where kids are really poor and sometimes don’t even will have food to eat that day and they will be happy only with one little toy . Just look at operation shoe boxes organization videos and we will see how selfish we are sometimes. If we want to rise good citizens sometimes a little bit of suffering is not bad, it keeps their feet in the ground
Im with you on this! My daughter asked for one, but if she doesn’t get it…..it’s not gonna be the end of the world. Santa doesn’t have to get everything they ask for! I’m not even gonna do the letter that’s going around. Santa doesn’t need to explain himself and make promises. That’s life…we don’t always get what we want. She will get plenty that she has asked for and be just as excited and happy. Sure she might be a little disappointed but she’ll get over it. I didn’t get everything i asked for from Santa and I’m just fine.
Nope, I don’t feel bad either! My daughter hardly ever plays with her toys so I refuse to buy something so expensive and drive myself crazy trying to find one just so it can sit in her toy box. She’s getting books, PJ’s, and learning toys!
Agreed! We have one and she hasn’t played with it since it hatched. Not worth the money.
My guess is people will be camping out for these. This info has been everywhere on fb and tv. If you want these get there extremely early! 😬
Don’t feel bad Cas… I didn’t buy for my kids either. I’m not buying into the hype
I honestly can’t imagine these people paying so much on eBay. Its crazy! Glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t feel bad or not giving into the hype! I love my daughter but not that much 😂 I’m only kidding, of course!! She will have a great Christmas without the Hatchimal!
I have a hatchimal and am debating on selling it. I lucked out and bought it before I ever knew it was going to be the “it” toy this year.
You should sell it!!! Make that money. People are willing to pay. It’s like you “invested” in a hatchimal and now it’s time for a return on your money. Think of it as your NEST EGG lol I’m cracking myself up
Hahaha!! Ahh, thanks for the good chuckle 🙂
😂😂😂too funny!!!
I purchased it back when they were just starting to get popular – my daughter told me she changed her mind and didn’t want one so I sold it on eBay and it sold within 10 min of listing it with a $100+ profit!!! People are going CRAZY over these things!!!
I have one too – I had 3 originally before they got big bc it’s what our daughter had been talking about for months lol . Kept one for her and donated the other 2 to our local children’s hospital donation bin last weekend and the lady accepting the toys was shocked we were donating – called her boss to take them to the back to no one would take them – my daughter wanted other kids who wanted them in the hospital to receive them too ! At our Fred Meyer store with coupons only paid $28 each lol
You are such Ana amazing mama. Parents of sick kids can’t wait in lines for hours like others or spend hundreds. You just made VERY two very happy parents and kids.
Cassie your daughter is awesome and amazing 😀. You’ve done a great job raising such an unselfish little girl, and you should be so proud (I know the kids will be blown away getting those as a gift). I’ve tried to instill that same attitude in my children; especially during the Holiday season. It’s better to give than receive. My youngest is so excited about the toys, clothes, and coats we are donating in order to help Santa make sure other kids have a good Christmas too.
True Christmas Spirit! 🙂
Oh my gosh you are awesome for donating, thank you for not being one of those people selling for obsurd amounts on eBay!! I have one that’s being shipping and waiting on my other to ship so I have secured mine but I live 2 mins from target and I am going to try to get another so I can help someone who hasn’t gotten one. Some of these people have been bummers reading through their comments… It’s the excitement and magical moment that matters to me, why make your kids have to be adults before it’s their time?? For those who raise their kids never believing in Santa, please also teach your children to not disclose that info to other kids who do believe…
Cassie, that’s awesome!
Me too. Bought our Hatchimal on Wal-Mart online on October 7, the day they came out. I had read many places that it was going to be the “it” gift this year, so I wanted to make sure we had one in case our daughter asked for it. She hasn’t said a word. Go figure!
I’m kinda in the same page as Cat. It’s all my daughter talks about and tonight I had to tell her I’m doing my best and Santa has so many requests he may not be able to make enough in time. But maybe she will get something else in her list and after Christmas when the holiday craze is over maybe we can get one then. She seemed happy with that.
I am still in shock that I won a Hatchimal yesterday in a giveaway!! My daughter will be so excited Christmas morning. My search is finally over, I have been searching everywhere for one!!! <3 Good luck to everyone still looking!!
How amazing is it they brought back the NES?!! Its the best game system ever in my opinion 🙂 I found the original one at a yard sale about 10 years ago for $10 with all the original packaging. My son thinks its ancient but I love it, lol.
Awesome! Congrats 🙂 Happy Holidays!
Makes me thankful, I have all my older nintendo systems still and my child could care less about the hatchimals. We live within walking distance to Target, but there is no way I would go stand outside and wait for a toy lol.
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Walmart is trying to sell them for $249 for the $59 Nintendo Classic Game… Dont fall for this…
Walmart is not selling for that price. Walmart.com has third party sellers on their site too, just like Amazon. If you don’t see the item as “Sold by Walmart.com” … then the item is being sold by a third party.
The seller is not Walmart, it’s a 3rd party retailer selling on Walmart’s marketplace. Much like Amazon.
Those are third party sellers, not Walmart.
Luckily I bought a hatchimal in October before the Christmas craze. I like to shop all year so it’s not so stressful the last weeks.
Yep, I start buying for Christmas the first paycheck in August. I do a lot of reading and listen to what my daughter talks about. I put things in my Amazon, WalMart and Target carts online and every payday buy a couple items at a time. It significantly helps budget. I was done by Black Friday.
That’s how I do it too!!
I got my son a Hatchimal before the craze hit and while the hatching part was exciting and fun, he has not played with it since. It is the most disappointing toy!
Yes, hopefully I will be there for the Hatchimal, I have my original Nintendo ton of games, pad to run on, robot, gun,
All original Everything! Lol
We had our original Nintendo system, but my sister took it with her when she moved in with a boyfriend. Their relationship ended badly and he refused to give it back to us… he claimed he didn’t have it. Jerk. I miss it.
In Orem, UT at Toys R Us today they confirmed this info. The manager told me that they recommend people get there 2 hours early to get in line and then the manager would come out a half hour before opening and hand out tickets. Good luck.
For sure this will happen. Expect lines and rewards members will probably get an email tomorrow . Tickets will be passed out .
My daughter should love her hatchamial.Bought it in October because had a feeling it was going to be the it toy.She probably will live it seeing she absolutely loves her furby and it is probably equally annoying.
I had to explain to my girls (5 and 7) that Santa was short staff on elves this year and because every kid around the world is asking for one, they might not get it. They were very understanding about Santa’s situation lol…. IMO there’s been a lot of bad reviews so I’m not so sure if it’s worth the money and the waiting out in the cold.
GL to everyone who is grabbing one!
My daughter is 4 yrs old and this is the first time she actually asked for a toy for Christmas. We got lucky that we got it at Target with a 20% coupon. My husband was shocked at how fast people picked it up at the store while he was still deciding which hatchimal to get.
I never heard of hatchimal until thanksgiving and people were comparing what store had it on sale. Looked up the ad for it that night and my daughter saw and said it was boring. I sure got lucky.
Now I do want that NES. I wish I still had my original one, but that is the next best thing.
Oh my goodness. The parking lot at Toys r’ Us is going to be insane. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll put my sense of humor and running shoes on.
You’re the kind of person I’d shop with! Haha
My kids, a 5 year old boy and 3 year old girl, don’t care about the Hatchimals, but the one and only thing my son asked for Christmas was a games console. My husband and I decided to get him the NES as soon as we heard it was coming out, and I’m sad there is so much demand and so little supply. I’ve asked him so many times if there’s anything else he would like, knowing it might very well be impossible to obtain for a fair price, but he says just a games console every time. He never asks for anything, be it for Christmas or Birthdays or throughout the year, so it will be incredibly disappointing if we can’t fulfill his one wish. I’m planning to go to Toys R Us tomorrow and ask about them getting these in stock on Sunday, in which case we’ll be back to try to get one for him. Good luck to everyone looking for these in demand toys this Holiday season! I’ve never been in this position of trying to get my hands on this years “hot toy” before 😩
Try your local gaming stores for used consoles. Sometimes they even have original NES with games. My husband has three (3!) NES systems and considered selling to game store. Even if they don’t work it’s only like a $20 part to fix. He has had to fix two of his so I know its doable.
My special needs son also wants the NES. He’s also asked for 2 other Mario games (which we’ve already purchased). We’ve seen how overwhelmed he is with the amount of gifts he receives on xmas day. So what I’ve been doing for the past few years, is give him 2 or 3 gifts (mainly 2 items he asked for) plus a game in his stocking stuffer. Then we stick a gift for him under the tree every night after xmas, so he has something new to open for the rest of the week. He loves getting gifts for a whole week.
My point is, the NES will be everywhere after xmas. Nintendo always likes to create this hype with new game systems. I won’t be surprised if most stores have stock from next week onwards, because Nintendo needs to make the sales while consumers are in shopping/spending mode. They know that most people will lose interest after xmas. So if I get one before xmas, that’s fine. If not, we’ll be able to stick this under the tree after xmas and it will still be a special gift. Just wanted to share, in case someone else wanted to try this after xmas gift giving. That way your child still feels special for still getting xmas gifts (even though the holiday is over)
I found one on Wednesday st Game Stop- happened to stop in as I was at another store next to it. They had 2 left from a shipment on Tuesday. Just keep checking and good luck! Now I’m on the hunt for another controller…
It’s the Cabbage Patch craze all over again! (now I’m dating myself.)
Right there with you! My Mom fought some lady who tried to grab the Cabbage Patch Kid she was buying me right out of her hands. With that craziness, 11 year old me developed mad respect for my mother.
OMG I was like 3 when they came out but my parents told me how crazy people were about the dolls… I still have several but I don’t remember actually asking for one… I think this makes parents feel better about themselves then what kids actually want…lol
Haha patents like to tell their cabbage patch days! They won one and the employees put it in a dark bag and told them not to say anything and go home with it.
I ordered my 4 year old two cabbage patch dolls last week! I didn’t plan on it, but it’s like 8 year old me took over the online shopping session, ha! I hope she loves them as much as I did. = )
This a toy companies dream. They create a toy that is popular and keep the stock low, the price high and the frenzy begins for a so called ” rare” toy. We all know they could fulfill the demand if they wanted to but then the rarity of it would be done and over. Good luck to those wanting it but eventually all hype goes to the wayside.
I think they must be genuinely out of stock at this point. The high prices are from 3rd party sellers. It wouldn’t make any sense business wise to withhold stock anymore, they should be selling them right now before Christmas when the demand is high.
I did buy one off of eBay, semi reasonable price (87.00). It was for my daughter’s birthday (end of October). And yes, she loved the anticipation of it hatching, but after that she played with it for maybe two days. She asked for another one and I told her that we have plenty of eggs she can crack in the kitchen 😉
Ha, love the eggs in the kitchen.
Love to hear that someone was selling at a semi-reasonable price. Even if I was lucky enough to get one I would never ever feel right about selling it for $100+ dollars. They are just trying to get it for their kid for goodness sake.
If i dont get one this time im going to say “f*** it” and make one, found itnon youtube!!!
I work at toys r us. Pulled 26 cases of hatchimals off a truck.
Wow!
What about the NES? See any of those?
As far as the Nintendo goes, get an emulator. All the games are online and free.
I went to my local one this morning (Fair Oaks, Va). no go. They said maybe Sunday.
Also toys r us is selling them for $70 sunday. I know people have paid crazy amounts for these but I would not even pay $70. If I can’t get one for $50, there original price, which I’m sure I won’t, then I’m not buying one. Like everyone else has been saying, the hatching part is cool but after that they won’t be that interested in them. So I’m not willing to spend $70 for my child to watch it hatch.
Just received my $5.00 reward from TRU for placing a $19.00 or more store pick up order Collin posted. If you participated in that offer check your email. The $25.00 gift cards that TRU gave out after purchasing a $100.00 or more in store, and the $5.00 reward can be used together. If you are planning on getting either or both of these items tomorrow make sure to use these if you have them to bring your cost down.
Who would get super hyped up about a hatchimal? Your kid will never know the trouble u went through to get it. They will play with it awhile and then they are done.
I ended up getting a Hatchimal for my daughter at Walmart on Black Friday, but before I knew if I’d be successful I told her that Santa doesn’t bring Hatchimals. They are special toys with their own unique personalities and they are too complex for elves to make, just like elves can’t make pets. The only way to get a Hatchimal is for moms and dads to “adopt” them from stores and right now there are more people interested in adopting than there are eggs being laid, so we may have to wait until after Christmas before it’s our turn.
I’m thankful my kid only asks for everything that’s play dough related. She’s only 3, so I know my toy dad says are still ahead.
*Toy fad days
I was actually at toys r us yesterday and they said they’d have 40 at my store Sunday morning
This corroborates what I was told by a TRU employee just after Black Friday. She said that both items were being “rereleased” on 12/4.
My Toys R Us store in Puyallup WA has a sign up stating that they will be selling the Hatchimals on Dec 4th.
This hatchaninals thing is crazy! I’ve been on the look out for my niece just in case but these look dumb. I know, kids want what they want but I am thankful that my daughter has missed this hype. I’m not sure how we avoided it but she wants a unicorn beenie boo and I’m soooo thankful!!!!!!! Shopkins are her thing and I guess really those are just as dumb or even more so than a hatch animal. Fortunately, those are easy to get!
What is sad is, if there is any. People will take advantage and buy more than one to sell on ebay. I hope they put a limit of maybe 2. I hope anyone who needs one gets one. Merry Christmas 🙂
I’ve read that there’s a limit of 1 per person
Christmas should be a celebration of Jesus birth. It’s really not about the toys. And yes, I do have children….this was more of a reminder to parents who are desperately looking for the special item on their kids list. I know we don’t want to disappoint our kids as mamas — I totally get that! I think we need to have some perspective so we can enjoy the holiday. I believe it is ok to give your child an IOU if you can’t find that special toy — we are exhausted as mamas and we are not perfect. We can’t know what the hottest toy is going to be ….Santa gets exhausted too and makes mistakes. Enjoy your holiday! Perspective. Merry Christmas!
Very well said! We’ve lost focus sometimes, this holiday is not about gifts! Many times kids asked for gifts I can’t afford or my husband won’t buy… that’s that! Santa don’t owe you whatever you ask for. Be appreciative he still got you something you like! Remember not all kids get a gift on Christmas Day.
A “Santa Letter” is a great idea for those who can’t get one or don’t want to overpay on ebay. A simple letter from Santa saying that his elves were not able to deliver a Hatchimal or Nintendo to every child who wanted one on Christmas but that he’s either…giving their parents money to buy one at the store, with a picture of one so the kids can see where the money will go…or he’ll ship one from the North Pole once his elves get caught up on all of their work… I know some kids will still be disappointed but perhaps the thought of getting a gift from Santa in the mail after Christmas or finally getting to buy one at the store will keep them hopeful.
I got a cute IOU off of ebay for a Hatchimals. I’m not dealing with looking for one any more until after the holiday craziness is over! https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Draggles-Pengualas-Toy-Egg-Nest-Bed-Chair-ACCESSORY-ITEMS-nib-interactive-/371782280123?rd=1
My son is 5, this is the first year he’s consistently asked for the same one toy. Thankfully, it’s neither a hatchimal or NES. I would lose my mind. Lol good luck to those on the hunt!
Lol! I’m 48 yrs old my oldest daughter 29 yr old wanted the Nintendo ! I remember when the twins were 12, there 24 now the argument over the Nintendo some lady pushed my daughter and they didn’t respect the waiting in line , and cashier tooked her $ and won’t give her change back since they didn’t give tickets , my twin that wanted it is hearing impaired , I said never again ! Then 11/11 the Nintendo got released got on line for it for the 29 yr and got it – now the twins are laughing about mom getting on line again and waited 4 hrs – it’s a Whoow moment for me ! I had cancer 2 yrs ago so, I’m proud of all the blessings that have come my way ! Love you all
I don’t know why Hachimal is so popular.. It is overpriced for the toy that just hatch and talk little for $60.. I don’t understand of the value.
Lol we don’t watch TV so my 9, 12and 13-yr-old are not even aware of the eggy thing or the video game (after reading Amazon review I don’t even want it myself). We’re truly lucky.
Haha.. same here. We dont watch TV.. we dont have a TV. Although my 10 years old daughter sees these kind of commercials by youtube. She has zero interest, but liked to get a giant gummy last year.. I didnt get one though…I got a mobile piggy bank called wiggy this year. A child set up a goal to earn money , and her parents award.. you can replace as a reward as seeing a movie, or a screen time. May be fun for both of us.
I couldn’t agree more! My son mentioned he wanted one, never heard of it and I saw it was a hot toy. Then I looked and was like seriously?? No thanks, overpriced and he won’t care about it in 2 months, if not sooner
I guess this is what happens when you only have Netflix and YouTube 😂 I had no idea what this Hatchimal was until after reading this post…my 6 and 3 years old have no idea this exists 😄 and even if they did I could never get myself to stand in crazy long lines and pay so much money for one.