iPhone 3G lines start at the Apple Cube... one week early

So we heard some really over-eager folks have decided to get a jump on the iPhone 3G line -- a really, really big jump. Obviously, we had to head down and see if it was true... and it is. Right now, about ten people have started a line outside of Apple's flagship store on 5th Avenue in New York. Word is that the family at the head of the queue are attempting to break some kind of record which involves their baby -- which kind of sounds a little intense if you ask us. On the other hand, you didn't hear Greg Packer complaining, right? We're going to wrangle some of these cats for an interview and video, so stay tuned! For right now, check some more pics after the break.

Update: We got a chance to speak with group leader Daniel on video, who let us in the gang's desire to break the world record for waiting in line, as well as some... er, broad political ideas. We also learned that the baby probably won't be forced to stay outside of the Apple Store all week. See it for yourself in the clip after the break!

Update 2: According to a Fortune report on the group, five of the ten have already hit the road, and New York City cops sent the baby packing not long after we visited the scene. The remaining neo-hippies have also refined their confused political message as well, which manages to come off as somehow more inane than just wanting to break a world record.

[Via GearDiary]

[Brian @ Jul 4th 2008 5:00PM]

fail

[John H. @ Jul 4th 2008 6:01PM]

fail

[Khris @ Jul 4th 2008 6:04PM]

FAIL!

[FlamingGhost @ Jul 5th 2008 7:48AM]

FAIL
=D

[yode @ Jul 4th 2008 5:07PM]

Already posted, failx2

[Bunson @ Jul 4th 2008 5:37PM]

I'll join the league of lowranks,

fail 3x

[Minilap @ Jul 4th 2008 5:41PM]

All of you 3 above FAIL because he posted this just a minute after. Bunch of losers on these comments section.

[Blaktornado @ Jul 4th 2008 6:43PM]

No, because they have Steve Jobs, and that's all that matters.

[heshmati4 @ Jul 4th 2008 4:57PM]

Oh God!

[Curtis @ Jul 4th 2008 4:58PM]

people are ridiculous

[decapitor @ Jul 4th 2008 4:59PM]

Wow this post is like a thieves craigslist. There are a bunch of scrawny nerds who will have expensive and lightweight computers and will be available for muggings 24/7 for the next week or so.

[Rob @ Jul 4th 2008 5:01PM]

It must be nice to have a whole week of free time and sitting out there like a complete idiot. Maybe they should spend that time volunteering in their community, and I don't mean Apple community either, rather than ... what a pisser. Oh, and on top of that, I'm sure they expect the cops to keep an eye on them so they don't get robbed. Maybe Apple should get charged for watching these fools.

[Brooks @ Jul 4th 2008 9:53PM]

Good thing you don't take vacations, or expect police protection at baseball games or walking around town, or someone who disagrees with how you spend your spare time could say the same thing to you!

[grull27 @ Jul 4th 2008 5:01PM]

I really want an iPhone 3G but not as much as them!

[Jake E. @ Jul 4th 2008 5:02PM]

Wow. I'm just gonna do what I did last year, walk into the Apple store an hour after they opened and walk out with an iPhone minutes later.

[Verified Insanity @ Jul 4th 2008 11:27PM]

Hahaha, that's what I did also.

What suckers, eh?

[Ramin @ Jul 4th 2008 5:02PM]

Maybe a day, but a WEEK!!??

That's just saaaaad.

[Ethan @ Jul 4th 2008 5:02PM]

Maybe they think if they sit outside a glass box for long enough they will achieve a complete delusion that they actually live there.

[Jherez @ Jul 4th 2008 8:56PM]

Blee-Bloop! Achievement unlocked.

[jacob @ Jul 4th 2008 5:02PM]

stop bitching about your price plans. many americans pay over 1000 a year for their phones too. if you dont like it dont live in america junior. =) if you cant pay or dont want to pay for it... DONT GET ONE.. pretty simple

[Steve Butler @ Jul 4th 2008 5:49PM]

Pretty simple; like, you, perhaps?

[caniac_01 @ Jul 7th 2008 3:03PM]

You, are an asshole.

[The Dude @ Jul 4th 2008 5:02PM]

Oh hai Engadget, we can haz MOAR hype plz?

[Dyranios @ Jul 4th 2008 5:11PM]

That rug really tied the room together man...

[retro77 @ Jul 4th 2008 5:03PM]

How do these people buy an iPhone when they are missing a week of work. Seems not worth loosing your job over a phone.

[mulder_fbi @ Jul 4th 2008 5:13PM]

Maybe they have vacation time that is going to expire if they don't use it. :-)

[retro77 @ Jul 4th 2008 5:23PM]

Maybe thats a pathetic excuse.

[w00t @ Jul 4th 2008 5:40PM]

They make their jobs loose?
I don't get it :)

[Good_Bytes @ Jul 4th 2008 5:09PM]

I am starting to think they are Apple paid actors.

[Mr. Fax Sender @ Jul 4th 2008 5:12PM]

Wouldn't doubt it.

[The Dude @ Jul 4th 2008 5:17PM]

Highly probable. They all look unemployed.

[Brandon David @ Jul 5th 2008 3:56AM]

Makes sense. They even brought in a baby for christ's sake.

[Generic @ Jul 5th 2008 4:00PM]

@The Dude

I think they look employed...

by Apple ;)

[Markus @ Jul 4th 2008 5:13PM]

They're going to feel extra stupid when the next iPhone comes out in just twelve months.

[Robot Kitten Face @ Jul 4th 2008 5:14PM]

Wow. There was a time when I was proud to be an Apple fan, but crap like this is just pathetic. Get a life, you squatters!

[roole @ Jul 4th 2008 11:03PM]

You, sir, are a victim of the Stockholm Syndrome.

PS: I'll let you figure out whether I mean engadget.com or Apple. ;-)

[ybbet @ Jul 4th 2008 5:14PM]

This could be an Improv Everywhere stunt

[Nastro @ Jul 4th 2008 5:16PM]

The lack of fat greazy white man is disturbing, Jobs this is your fault!

[WildParadise @ Jul 4th 2008 5:17PM]

I'm sure they are there for a 4th of july parade or something :-)

[Jojee @ Jul 4th 2008 5:17PM]

Wow! That looks like a lot of fun. Sitting outside, getting to know people, looking forward to buying something you really want. There's nothing wrong with that!


***Thought I'd be a refreshing change from the haters on this page**

[yode @ Jul 4th 2008 5:22PM]

@grull27
+1

[sany @ Jul 5th 2008 3:42AM]

... refreshing?

[Chris @ Jul 4th 2008 9:14PM]

@grull27 - Really? I want to know what you look like. I'm guessing some kind of gross computer geek who never sees the light of day and hasn't grown to realize that making fun of girls stopped being cool after about 4th grade.

[mulder_fbi @ Jul 4th 2008 5:22PM]

I don't see any brothas in line...

EPIC SUCCESS

(ha ha)

[Nilesh @ Jul 4th 2008 5:23PM]

maybe Apple includes nicotine with their products.

[w00t @ Jul 4th 2008 5:48PM]

Nah, they moved onto skag after they realised it wasn't having any effect on the smokers :)

[Harry_Bonds @ Jul 4th 2008 5:34PM]

The guy in the red shirt is clack. I found this out by his little group of apple nerds around him. It looks like he is the leader to! Attack of the ner..apple nerds!

[RootAg @ Jul 4th 2008 5:35PM]

It looks like we have a stay-at-home-dad, a screenwriter, a novelist, and a blogger all waiting in line. So, they COULD have jobs, but very unlikely.

[Hellios @ Jul 4th 2008 5:37PM]

You have to be shitting me...

For example GTA4 sold more copies on launch than iPhone did in the entire year yet people didn't from lines a week ahead.
Things like these make me loose faith in humanity but more importantly all respect for the mac cult.

[Rowdehaj @ Jul 5th 2008 6:13AM]

You're comparing a $60 video game to a $200 contract phone.

o_o