Akira is the first anime I've seen in this thread. I've seen it dozens of times myself; sticking to just anime I could add Ghost in the Shell, Perfect Blue, and Princess Mononoke.
Giving yourself a pep talk in the car before even heading into the store, taking a few deep breaths, and clenching with everything you have while trying to look like you're walking casually.
I think the bigger issue would still be supply. If they sell out of controllers from people buying them for their Deck/PC, they may not have enough for the Machines, delaying them further.
That math is too clean...
The ad gives 99 McGems, a toy costs 2000 McGems, and you get 750 McGems for $5.99, with 200 bonus McGems on you first purchase.