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Postby muswp1 » Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:08 pm

Weapon: Double-Barreled Assault Missile Launcher
The Target in Elgin on Randall Rd has 1 WW Fallen figure. Nothing else there of note.
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Postby Starscream227 » Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:55 pm

East State Walmart in Rockford just got a huge
surplus of Primus figures; 11 remain.
TFWIKI wrote:According to Hasbro, toys that represent flying characters are given more stringent drop tests and rounded/collapsible bits, as children (and the kind of adults who buy Transformers, actually) are more prone to throwing these figures around or ramming them into things (or people).
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Postby muswp1 » Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:30 am

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The Schaumburg, IL Wal-Mart got a similar restock of the DVD Primes, all 11+ of them were still regular price.
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Postby Starscream227 » Sat Sep 15, 2007 6:47 pm

The Family Dollars on East State and on Broadway in Rockford
have a small stock of Universe Figures:

Arcee
Windrazor
Doom-lock
Minicon Preceptor
Insecticon
TFWIKI wrote:According to Hasbro, toys that represent flying characters are given more stringent drop tests and rounded/collapsible bits, as children (and the kind of adults who buy Transformers, actually) are more prone to throwing these figures around or ramming them into things (or people).
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Postby Malikon » Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:49 am

The Family_Dollar has also gotten the Galaxy Convoy Prime and Metroplex. I went to the F_D on Irving and the one on Belmont and both of them had one of each figure, Leader sized, for $20. I picked up the Galaxy Convoy Prime at the one on Belmont. I've seen him online for close to $100. So $20. seemed like a real deal.

However in both stores they weren't with the regular toys. I actually found Prime and Metroplex in the automotive section.

still no luck with Target or Wal-Mart. Lots of Cyberslammers and RealGears stuff. Other then the Target exclusive G1 Jazz and Starscream it's still been lots of empty pegs.
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Postby Starscream227 » Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:55 am

The East State Walmart put out a big selection of backstock
in their clearance area! NOTE: All of these sell for MSRP!

Classics
3- Ramjet
3- Prime
2- Cliffjumper
2(0)- Grimlock (I bought both)
1- Mirage
1- Ultimate Battle 2-pack
1- Rodimus
Assorted Mini-cons

Cybertron
Hardtop
Excellion (?)
Skywarp
Demolisher
Optimus Prime (Jungle Planet)
Undermine
Megatron (Jungle Planet)
Downshift
Backstop
Brushguard
Clocker
Red Scrapmetal
Lugnutz
Breakdown
Speed Street Team
15- Primus (put a few more out)


As for Movie Product, nothing exciting...

2- Ironhide
3- Starscream
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Postby STARSCRAPER » Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:02 am

Hey, it's been a little bit of a while since I've given any updates.

Anyway, a heads up, a new Kiosk has opened at Old Orchard in Skokie, in the food court. It was a nice surprise to see the TF selection while coming back from my lunch break, haha.

They've got a lot of busts, some Encore Soundwaves, Revoltech Prime, Megs and Ultra Magnus, the Free's, and some other interesting pieces.

Go give them a visit! The owner, or at least the guy who's been there when I have was really hospitable.

Btw, they've got a listing on Craigslist, and according to the listing, they should have some great figures coming in soon!

Heres the listing:
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/tag/424418881.html

I'm going to pay them a visit on my break this evening to see if they've got anything new.

Take care guys, happy hunting!
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Postby BlackDiamond » Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:11 am

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The 24 hr Walmart in Springfield had as of 2 days ago, about half an aisle dedicated to Transformers.
They had cyber stomping Prime?
a couple of the big '08 Bumblebees (retailed for $70-80)
Robots in Disguise Jetfire
Devastator/Brawl?, etc
They had quite a lot of figures I didn't actually spend much time in the aisle and I don't remember exactly what was there, but the part of the aisle that was dedicated to Transformers was filled half with figures and half with other TF merchandise.

Anyway I hope this helps someone.
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Postby Starscream227 » Thu Sep 20, 2007 8:02 pm

The Perryville Toys R Us in Rockford has completely stocked up
on Wave 2 Movie merchandise.

They had at least two of each of the following figures

Concept Bumblebee
Final Battle Jazz
Arcee
Dreadwing
Payload
Longarm
Voyager Megatron
Voyager Prime
Leader Brawn
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Postby First Gen » Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:51 pm

Weapon: Double-Barreled Crystalizer Cannon
Today I went to the Walmart in Bridgeview IL. In stock:


All Deluxes:

74 Camaro BB
Barricade
Bonecrusher
Wreckage
Brawl AKA "Devastator"
Swindle
Payload
The Decepticon Truck I cant remember his name from the game, grey and purple big Decepticon symbol covering him in alt mode, real nice.

All in all about 15 pegs filled with these, I was in utter shock.

Also some Unleashed BB's and a Prime, One movie Voyager Starscream and a bunch of real gear items.

Great time to finish the collection or get some MISB, I picked up my first 74 BB and Barricade.
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