Hasbro Toy Shop.co.uk: No Longer Operating.
Friday, February 6th, 2009 11:38AM CST
Categories: Toy News, Company NewsPosted by: Nekoman Views: 12,735
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For Transformers fans in the United Kingdom, this news one might find both frustrating and saddening. By going to Hasbro Toy Shop.co.uk, you will see a message which reads the following:
“Dear Valued Hasbro Customer,
This site is no longer operational, contact our Customer Services department for any questions either by:
For future purchases of Hasbro Toys and Games please visit your local retailer.
For all Hasbro’s latest Toys, Games & News continue to visit our corporate site at:
http://www.hasbro.co.uk
Thank You”
As one may see, no reason is given for their closure, but it is most probably due to low sales and the current state of the economy.
“Dear Valued Hasbro Customer,
This site is no longer operational, contact our Customer Services department for any questions either by:
- Email at askhasbro@hasbro.co.uk
- Freephone on 00800 2242 7276.
For future purchases of Hasbro Toys and Games please visit your local retailer.
For all Hasbro’s latest Toys, Games & News continue to visit our corporate site at:
http://www.hasbro.co.uk
Thank You”
As one may see, no reason is given for their closure, but it is most probably due to low sales and the current state of the economy.
Credit(s): Hasbro Toy Shop.co.uk
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Re: Hasbro Toy Shop.co.uk: No Longer Operating. (879970)
Posted by Hard Hacker on February 6th, 2009 @ 11:54am CST
Posted by Hard Hacker on February 6th, 2009 @ 11:54am CST
Bothers me not a wit, I buy from BBTS. In fact I have done ever since Hasbro UK didn't stock the exclusive Drag Strip, which I felt was a shame.
Re: Hasbro Toy Shop.co.uk: No Longer Operating. (880042)
Posted by craggy on February 6th, 2009 @ 1:54pm CST
Posted by craggy on February 6th, 2009 @ 1:54pm CST
if we're really lucky they'll let us order from the US store now
Re: Hasbro Toy Shop.co.uk: No Longer Operating. (880067)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on February 6th, 2009 @ 2:22pm CST
This thought (or at least the the crap economy part of it) occurred to me even before reading the post, just by reading the subject. Really sad that things are this bad though.
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on February 6th, 2009 @ 2:22pm CST
Nekoman wrote:As one may see, no reason is given for their closure, but it is most probably due to low sales and the current state of the economy.
This thought (or at least the the crap economy part of it) occurred to me even before reading the post, just by reading the subject. Really sad that things are this bad though.
Re: Hasbro Toy Shop.co.uk: No Longer Operating. (880076)
Posted by Editor on February 6th, 2009 @ 2:38pm CST
Doubtful.
I live 30 minutes from the US border and I can't order from the US site.
Posted by Editor on February 6th, 2009 @ 2:38pm CST
craggy wrote:if we're really lucky they'll let us order from the US store now
Doubtful.
I live 30 minutes from the US border and I can't order from the US site.
Re: Hasbro Toy Shop.co.uk: No Longer Operating. (880328)
Posted by T-Macksimus on February 7th, 2009 @ 1:43am CST
Well, in Editor's case I can get something for him, run it 1 hr. up the freeway and chuck it over the fence to him and feel good about a job well smuggled, but unfortunately it sounds like Hasbro is going to hose everyone else. Either that or it is just closing that particular division and consolidating. It may just take a little while before things are restructured. In the long run though, many of you outside the U.S. may just want to take advantage of your U.S. counterparts who are short on scruples to find new and imaginative ways to get you the stuff you need. After all, we're the guys who, if we cant get thru, over or around a freakin' border, team up with the other side to get UNDER it! Tell us what toys your after and we'll INVENT a way to get 'em to ya if need be. I hear Predator drones have decent range and some cargo capacity.
Oopps, gotta go! 3 Black S.U.V.'s just pulled up the drive...
Posted by T-Macksimus on February 7th, 2009 @ 1:43am CST
Editor wrote:craggy wrote:if we're really lucky they'll let us order from the US store now
Doubtful.
I live 30 minutes from the US border and I can't order from the US site.
Well, in Editor's case I can get something for him, run it 1 hr. up the freeway and chuck it over the fence to him and feel good about a job well smuggled, but unfortunately it sounds like Hasbro is going to hose everyone else. Either that or it is just closing that particular division and consolidating. It may just take a little while before things are restructured. In the long run though, many of you outside the U.S. may just want to take advantage of your U.S. counterparts who are short on scruples to find new and imaginative ways to get you the stuff you need. After all, we're the guys who, if we cant get thru, over or around a freakin' border, team up with the other side to get UNDER it! Tell us what toys your after and we'll INVENT a way to get 'em to ya if need be. I hear Predator drones have decent range and some cargo capacity.
Oopps, gotta go! 3 Black S.U.V.'s just pulled up the drive...
