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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

I checked one of my local Wal-Marts today. They said they were sold out, but not from the game, they told me they sold out just after Christmas!?!? Is FIRST now sending out scouts to buy all the game pieces ahead of time, just so we can learn the meaning of 'unobtainium' (I must say, that's my new favorite word, next to 'specificity.')
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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

We finally found 4 Orbit Balls at a Walmart about 45 minutes away after 6 hours of searching at 6 Walmart's, 2 Toys "R" Us, 1 Target, 1 Toy Box, 1 KB Toys, 1 Pet's Mart, 1 Sears, 5 different malls, numerous internet searches and an hour of getting lost.

I think the best way to find them is to just go Walmart hopping to find them. Lucky that gas prices are low now for these kind of trips. Also, it might be a good idea to go to an area where there not alot of FRC teams.
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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

Ok. I am in a smaller town (100,000) compared to most of the teams out there, (we are in like the 5th biggest town in Idaho...) and I went out to Walmart to get some of those balls. As to what I expected they haven't carried them for almost four years..... I was talking to a manager and she went to order some for me and another team and come to find out they cant even order more of them because of how long it has been since they have had them. I just want everyone to know this: Not all Walmarts carry these balls and can't even order them!!!! Lucky for me the manager of this Walmart guaranteed me 20 balls for our two teams so I will hopefully have them at least by tuesday. This is bad news for all teams in smaller and less populated states like us in Idaho. Best bet... go to washington.... Good Luck to all that need it.
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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

Oh, and one more tip. You better bring the ball with you that you got, or else the person you talk to will give you a look similiar to call the asylum, another one escaped. I talked to the manager of the store I was at and it took two rough sketches, and about 20 of explaining for her to know what I was talking about. If you cant bring the ball, take a picture or even better the animation of the game.. Good Luck.
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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

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Oh, and one more tip. You better bring the ball with you that you got, or else the person you talk to will give you a look similiar to call the asylum, another one escaped. I talked to the manager of the store I was at and it took two rough sketches, and about 20 of explaining for her to know what I was talking about. If you cant bring the ball, take a picture or even better the animation of the game.. Good Luck.
I took a picture with me on my rounds of major stores here in London, and none of the staff at any of them had ever seen it before. I can imagine trying to explain what I wanted to the staff.


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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

My local walmart had about 20 in stock I bought seven. They had the green & purple and orange & purple. Still looking for an orange & blue.

I'm in the Central florida area.
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After dozens of phone calls and many miles searching various Walmart's in PA, I finally called Blip. According to their representative, they do not sell to the public (ugh ) and the only store that will carry them is Walmart.

Good Luck teams!!!!!
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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

Does anyone know the name of the fabric that is used in the Orbit Ball?
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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

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Does anyone know the name of the fabric that is used in the Orbit Ball?
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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

$9.97 at our local WalMart .. they had 4 in stock.
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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

Found 6 at a local walmart.

I just uploaded a photo (awaiting approval) of the packaging to make the shelf-hunting go easier.
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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

We got seven of them in Wal-Mart's toy section for about $10 each. The full name is "Wild Time Orbit Ball" made by Blip Toys, although their web site seems to make no mention of them.
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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

Bought this ball last year for my dog in Walmart. It is made by Blip Toys 15255 Minnetonka Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345.

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Re: Source for Orbit Ball

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Bought this ball last year for my dog in Walmart. It is made by Blip Toys 15255 Minnetonka Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345.
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drive by and make a pickup on Minnetonka in Minnetonka;
So that's where they were leading us!!!
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