I think the fail is that Toy Story is a game directed for children. It’s not something you’d subtitute for Red Dead Redemption if it’s for your child of 5 or 6 years old.
Well, I submitted it. It’s a fail because this Target in Bellevue, NE is substituting a cowboy Grand Theft Auto for Toy Story 3… Not exactly a typical child’s game. It’s in no way a substitute… Yeah, I’d rather play RDR, but I’m not interested in TS3 so I would never substitute them anyway.
I took a picture of one myself, where they’re suggesting Fallout New Vegas to substitute for Toy Story 3.
The thing is that these games are very inappropriate for kids. The head of PR at Rockstar (who made Red Dead Redemption) even said “If you buy our games for your children, you’re a terrible parent.”
i work at a target, and im the person to make subs there. the only rule is it has to be in the same department. we really just find anything we can to sub out… and sometimes we just have fun with them, like subbing a pregnancy test for condoms.
lol@ people reading failblog who don’t understand that most of the ‘fails’ seen in retail stores were intentionally done by the minimum wage employees as a joke.
And yes, back when I worked retail we did this type of thing all the time. For example, when the Playboy was mis-tagged in inventory to be shelved under “Children’s Educational Materials” that’s where we put it. Because it was funny. If it would have been tagged in something like ‘Novels’ or ‘Sports’ we’d have just shelved it where it was supposed to go.
I work at a Target… bastard for not getting a clear shot of the text at the bottom left of the sign, I coulda told you which Target that was from… I don’t think we (Toms River, NJ) had that.
Sorry I dont get this
I think the fail is that Toy Story is a game directed for children. It’s not something you’d subtitute for Red Dead Redemption if it’s for your child of 5 or 6 years old.
Why?
So you can avoid paying thousands in therapy later. It’s a money saving option.
Than… Maybe that store has therapist office and it’s win picture?
An in-store therapist… that’s a great idea!
This is only when parents are not willing to talk to their children, so they substitute their parenting with games.
- Mom! I feel some strange down there…
– Silence, daughter! Just play RDR!
It says that rd ded rdemption is sold out. but its right above it
It says Toy Story 3 is sold out. RDR is the substitute.
So who wouldn’t rather play red dead redemption over toy story 3
I couldn’t get into Red Dead and I heard the Toy Story 3 game was actually pretty good.
I hear they’re adding Woody as DLC
And next month you’ll be able to download the first level for only $7.
Would be a win if Toy Story 3 added an undead mode!
zombie Buzz!!!! FTW!!!
For me is a WIN!
ABSOLUTELY!!!
I was about to say that…!
agreed. If you want your child to grow up to be a genius and badass in his time, get him RDR.
If you want him to care about other people and value “friendship” and all that crap, get him toy story. The choice is yours.
this is a win.
why? toy story games fail thats why.
wellll…..uhhhhm……………………………..uhhmm………………………………………………………………FAIL!………….yep thats it……………….
Did he redeem?
Well, I submitted it. It’s a fail because this Target in Bellevue, NE is substituting a cowboy Grand Theft Auto for Toy Story 3… Not exactly a typical child’s game. It’s in no way a substitute… Yeah, I’d rather play RDR, but I’m not interested in TS3 so I would never substitute them anyway.
I took a picture of one myself, where they’re suggesting Fallout New Vegas to substitute for Toy Story 3.
The thing is that these games are very inappropriate for kids. The head of PR at Rockstar (who made Red Dead Redemption) even said “If you buy our games for your children, you’re a terrible parent.”
i work at a target, and im the person to make subs there. the only rule is it has to be in the same department. we really just find anything we can to sub out… and sometimes we just have fun with them, like subbing a pregnancy test for condoms.
“Sure it’s a good substitute, they both have cowboys. Kids love cowboys.”
You know we just sub whatever we feel like, depending on the department. The Instock guy probably wanted RDR cheaper for personal reasons anyway.
agreed…
Well, in Red Dead Redemption, you can ACTUALLY be the rootin’est, tootin’est, hootin’est, shootin’est cowboy in the wild, wild West!
The person with the price gun just wanted a discount on RDR, or to do a favor for other gamers.
Lol @ the people who don’t get it or say it’s a win.
lol@ people reading failblog who don’t understand that most of the ‘fails’ seen in retail stores were intentionally done by the minimum wage employees as a joke.
And yes, back when I worked retail we did this type of thing all the time. For example, when the Playboy was mis-tagged in inventory to be shelved under “Children’s Educational Materials” that’s where we put it. Because it was funny. If it would have been tagged in something like ‘Novels’ or ‘Sports’ we’d have just shelved it where it was supposed to go.
hehe well that ……great?
HELL YEAH! screw the toys go and ripp of cowboys arms instead
its empty case its for stealing kiddies
I work at a Target… bastard for not getting a clear shot of the text at the bottom left of the sign, I coulda told you which Target that was from… I don’t think we (Toms River, NJ) had that.
Supertarget in Omaha, NE… Or officially “Papillion, NE, Sarpy county.”
I’m 17, I’d rather play RDR, but this is still a fail, not too great for the kiddie ya know…
That tag is for the staff not the customers genius.
Well, they both have cowboys in ‘em don’t they??
this is just perfect i’ll have to get my 3 yr old nephew this
P.S. RDR is awesome
And parents activists wonder how kids are still playing violent video games.