Thieves steal a truckload of Rock Band
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Dec 13th 2007 at 3:30PM }
According to authorities the circumstances of this hijack are very rare, as the thieves actually kidnapped the driver and drove around for an hour -- the kidnapping charges carry a life sentence. Our big question: How do you inconspicuously store and fence 1,000 Rock Band boxes? May we suggest checking the Canadian border? We hear they're getting a little desperate up there.
[Thanks to all who sent this in]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jeff @ Dec 13th 2007 3:37PM
I bet you they only needed some extra guitars for the 3 version of Rock Band. Look at what you've done, Activision!
JodyAnthony (Good Eats Defense Force) @ Dec 13th 2007 3:39PM
pieces of shit
Shagittarius @ Dec 13th 2007 3:39PM
The way those guitars break 1,00 would last you about 2 weeks.
Shagittarius @ Dec 13th 2007 3:40PM
How many fully functional drum sets do you think you get out of 1,000?
why not the LS2/LS7? @ Dec 13th 2007 4:14PM
They aren't shipping the guitars that break yet. And I know some people have had problems, but the drums seem solid.
I have 3 friends with first day RBs and all of us had to get our guitars replaced, but no problems with drums.
robert @ Dec 13th 2007 3:40PM
start checking ebay
Joe @ Dec 13th 2007 3:42PM
Fuck them, a thousand people won't get Rock Band for Christmas now.
I hope I can hate them to death.
jake11 @ Dec 13th 2007 3:41PM
dayamn
FOXHOUND @ Dec 13th 2007 3:41PM
It never ceases to amaze me in reading criminal stories like this. I mean, really... hijacking a truck for ROCK BAND of all things?
At least steal something with higher resale value or memorably better. That way, "pound-you-in-the-ass prison" won't be so bad when you get caught. Or do society a favor and just take your own life instead of going to jail or killing/harming innocent others.
Snukadaman @ Dec 13th 2007 5:38PM
when you hijack a truck usually you dont know whats in it...its a gamble..sometimes it can be toilet paper..other times it can be consoles....but anything regardless of what it is can be sold....knowing how dumb some criminals are...i bet there is a craigs list listing for rock band 100 bucks..get them while they last...
F1 @ Dec 13th 2007 3:44PM
IT WAS THE CANADIANS!!!!
tc @ Dec 13th 2007 3:46PM
*rocks out to judas priests' "Breaking the Law!"*
FOXHOUND @ Dec 13th 2007 3:58PM
Nice SN/icon. :] TopCat's my favorite HannaBarbera character(especially in his Harvey Birdman appearance).
tc @ Dec 13th 2007 4:04PM
great to see people recognising him. Definitely the best HB character imo.
it's also great to have the same initials as him....is it sad that my close friends get to call me tc? i care not ;)
Mort @ Dec 13th 2007 3:46PM
Well, my guess is they were hoping for Wiis, ps3s, or 360s. It is horrible this happened and I hope they catch them. Which the authorities probably will as they will probably list a huge amount of them on eBay at the same time.
But I can't help but wonder, if the truck was full of GH3, would the thieves have left them there and apologized to the driver for the trouble?
Yes, I know I am a bad person.
dkffiv @ Dec 13th 2007 4:43PM
Apparently GH3 360 is impossible to find. Try looking it up on Amazon.com for laughs. PS3/PS2/PC/Wii on the other hand ...
Ranko @ Dec 13th 2007 3:56PM
Some human beings are just pathetic.
FidliousWong @ Dec 13th 2007 3:59PM
So says She-Ra!
Jack @ Dec 13th 2007 5:40PM
"MOST human beings are just pathetic."
There ya go, I fixed it for you.
Gangsta Smurf @ Dec 13th 2007 3:58PM
DAMN YOU CANADA, EH!
Obie @ Dec 13th 2007 4:04PM
Holy Crap those Activision guys are getting nastier by the day!
Seriously though, I am glad the driver is ok.
Kinger @ Dec 13th 2007 5:07PM
SHIIIITTTT!!
I just got this message from Amazon:
"Unfortunately, we've learned that we will not be receiving the quantity we expected from our supplier. As a result, we have cancelled this item from your order........We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by this
cancellation. An unexpected manufacturer delay has meant that availability of this title has been severely limited for all retailers."
Fuck those Thieves. I hope they rot in RockBand Hell..
On second though..send me to Rockband Hell - maybe I'll get to play the drums there while I'm burning up
Loki_d20 @ Dec 13th 2007 4:49PM
Lies.
First, Amazon.com doesn't cancel orders, they notify you of the delay and have you confirm if you wish to keep the order or not. Second, Amazon.com got their second set in last week and sent them out. I got mine on Monday from Amazon.com.
@Kinger, more than likely was of multiple platforms.
Kinger @ Dec 13th 2007 5:09PM
But it's not a lie. That's the email I just got. They completely removed RockBand from my cart and recently ordered items. I even called them. They were all apologetic and would not confirm whether it was because of the robbery. An unexpected manufacturer delay? severely limited for all retailers? My guess it's That's it.
Wayne @ Dec 13th 2007 4:25PM
I hope they plan to give them to the poor children this Christmas!
Kinger @ Dec 13th 2007 4:29PM
Do you guys think it was all for one console? I ordered the PS2 version.. If it's coming right from the factory, i would imagine it's for all different consoles no?
Dirk Dorkelson @ Dec 13th 2007 6:40PM
You could try reading the article. It was the 360 version.
Eddie @ Dec 13th 2007 5:27PM
Definitely Rock Star behaviour.
Do you think they'll let them play one set to "I Fought The Law" in prison?
guam @ Dec 13th 2007 5:42PM
what if it was the driver that stole all the rock bands and said it was thieves?
ThornedVenom @ Dec 13th 2007 6:09PM
That really blows.
Travis @ Dec 13th 2007 8:27PM
last weekend?
probably was the Canadian shipment...LOL!
I was t EBgames today...and they still say the 20th...
we'll see....we'll see
Dio @ Dec 15th 2007 4:14AM
Robin Hood, was that you?