This page contains affiliate links. We may earn commissions when readers interact with or purchase items through these links. For more information, see our affiliate disclosures here.

Illinois Transformers Sightings

Share your Transformers sightings here with other fellow Seibertronians in your area, meet other fans, plan meetups, and help each other find the latest new figure or great bargain at stores in your area. Feel free to help each other out finding other popular toys in your area as well.

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Tue Aug 13, 2013 2:12 pm

Yeah, I saw the link about them popping up. My post was only to inform people that they now showing up in IL. That target is one of my usual stops so I am disapointed I missed out on a brand new box
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Tue Aug 13, 2013 5:55 pm

No new kreons, but the willowbrook target had what looked like a fresh case of the new beast hunter deluxes out. Several arcee's, several vertebreak's, and 1 knockout
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Hip-Hoptimus Rime » Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:56 pm

Motto: "Nobody has to look for trouble."
Weapon: Reciprocating Laser Cannon
Seibertron wrote:
philswitch engage wrote:just saw on another transformers website that the new Kreo blind packs are showing up at Illinois Targets. The broadview super target was specifically mentioned.


They're a few days behind! This was reported here last Friday ;)

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/kreo-micro-changers-wave-3-at-retail/28122/

I looked for them at the Rosemont Target a couple of hours ago but didn't have any luck. The hunt continues!

I never even saw Wave 2, wanted some of those.
-Yer pal, G
Hip-Hoptimus Rime
Gestalt
Posts: 2377
News Credits: 9
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:46 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:29 am

I have seen the wave 2 Kreons starting to show up at toys R us's. Targets seemed to have gotten 1 box in early July and that was about it. I have no clue if Walmarts carry these guys or not.
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:58 am

Found the wave 3 Kreons at the broadview Target yesterday. Only ones missing were sharkticon and thrust. I picked em all up except for, what I beleive was a Nemesis Prime.

They also had an IDW Trailcutter and Bumblebee
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Seibertron » Sat Aug 24, 2013 3:20 am

Motto: "'Til All Are One!"
Weapon: Twin Shock-Concussion Missiles
Beast Hunters wave 4 (Arcee, Knock Out, and Vertebreak) as well as Sharkticon Megatron, Shockwave, Grimwing, Ultra Magnus and Generations Sandstorm were at the downtown Target on Roosevelt and Clark around 2:30pm yesterday.
Image
User avatar
Seibertron
Site Owner
Posts: 13550
News Credits: 3554
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2001 5:17 pm
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Watch Seibertron on YouTube
Buy from Seibertron on eBay
Alt Mode: Supersonic Cybertronian Jet
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 7
Endurance: 9
Rank: 10+
Courage: 8
Firepower: 5
Skill: 10+

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Sat Aug 24, 2013 9:49 am

Hillside target had several of the wreckers. They had top spin, twin twist, and whirl. I picked up impactor for myself. I know he is the wrong color and I know he is on the sub par onslaught mold, but god do I love that head sculpt.
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Seibertron » Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:55 am

Motto: "'Til All Are One!"
Weapon: Twin Shock-Concussion Missiles
In case you guys missed it ... here's this week's shooting locations in Chicago for Transformers 4 Age of Extinction

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-4-age-of-extinction-chicago-filming-update-for-this-week/28280/

:michaelbay: :michaelbay: :michaelbay:
Image
User avatar
Seibertron
Site Owner
Posts: 13550
News Credits: 3554
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2001 5:17 pm
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Watch Seibertron on YouTube
Buy from Seibertron on eBay
Alt Mode: Supersonic Cybertronian Jet
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 7
Endurance: 9
Rank: 10+
Courage: 8
Firepower: 5
Skill: 10+

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Questworld12 » Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:01 pm

Motto: "No challenge is too great for me"
Weapon: High-Velocity Sonic Blaster
Orland Park Target has a few Beast Hunters Dragons and figures.
Plus, Starscream with Waspinator targetmaster. This was only one I seen.

Quake Collectable West has G2 Devastator. It is the separate 6 individual figures that make up Devastator. Also, it is sealed.

Quake also has Beast Wars combiner Tripredacus(in box).

:CON:
Divided we fall but together we shall rise!!
User avatar
Questworld12
Micromaster
Posts: 91
Joined: Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:15 pm
Location: IL
Alt Mode: Telescope
Strength: 5
Intelligence: ???
Speed: 5
Endurance: 5
Rank: 4
Courage: 9
Firepower: 7
Skill: 7

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:24 pm

Wal-mart in Darien had the Voyager Sharticon-Megatron. They had the first version that is just Megatron with the tartarex(?) sword. They also had 2 grwimwings and 2 ultra magnuses
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Seibertron » Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:35 pm

Motto: "'Til All Are One!"
Weapon: Twin Shock-Concussion Missiles
I meant to mention yesterday that I saw an entire case of the IDW Generations Wave 1 figures at the Rosemont Target. If I remember correctly, they also had the Legends Starscream and Megatron packs as well.

Schaumburg Target on Schaumburg and Barrington had all four of the IDW Generations Wave 1, all 3 Triplechangers, at least Legends Starscream (I can't remember if Megatron was there or not), and several new Legions class figures (Air Vehicon, Blight, and Windrazor).

I haven't seen the wave 2 Target exclusives yet.
Image
User avatar
Seibertron
Site Owner
Posts: 13550
News Credits: 3554
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2001 5:17 pm
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Watch Seibertron on YouTube
Buy from Seibertron on eBay
Alt Mode: Supersonic Cybertronian Jet
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 7
Endurance: 9
Rank: 10+
Courage: 8
Firepower: 5
Skill: 10+

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Seibertron » Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:37 pm

Motto: "'Til All Are One!"
Weapon: Twin Shock-Concussion Missiles
Questworld12 wrote:Orland Park Target has a few Beast Hunters Dragons and figures.
Plus, Starscream with Waspinator targetmaster. This was only one I seen.

Quake Collectable West has G2 Devastator. It is the separate 6 individual figures that make up Devastator. Also, it is sealed.

Quake also has Beast Wars combiner Tripredacus(in box).

:CON:


I was at Quake West tonight. I didn't see Devastator ... I must have overlooked it or someone had bought it already. I did see Tripredacus and BotCon Shokoract. I grabbed some of the bagged Transformers figures from the back of the store which included two more Vehicons for my ever growing Vehicon army and an extra Airachnid for me to do her spider mode properly.
Image
User avatar
Seibertron
Site Owner
Posts: 13550
News Credits: 3554
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2001 5:17 pm
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Watch Seibertron on YouTube
Buy from Seibertron on eBay
Alt Mode: Supersonic Cybertronian Jet
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 7
Endurance: 9
Rank: 10+
Courage: 8
Firepower: 5
Skill: 10+

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Sun Sep 08, 2013 10:29 pm

Hillside super target had a full box of the series 3 micro changers kreons.
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:56 pm

Huge restock at the Target near Yorktown mall in Lombard. Found Hoist with another still on the shelf. Found Wind Razor and Blight (no ripper snapper though) and air vehicon legends. They also had the Cryo Predaking Voyager Target exclusive
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Hip-Hoptimus Rime » Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:20 am

Motto: "Nobody has to look for trouble."
Weapon: Reciprocating Laser Cannon
Two Cryofire Predakings at Rosemont Target, right now. Looks really good!
Hip-Hoptimus Rime
Gestalt
Posts: 2377
News Credits: 9
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:46 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:52 am

Not sure if this matters with the news that Costco may have Metroplex at $80, but I saw 2 Metroplex's at the North Riverside Toys R Us. They were still in the brown box above the shelf marked at $129.99
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Breakdown318 » Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:10 pm

Motto: "There's no one here to watch me..."
Weapon: Photon Eliminator Rifle
Seibertron wrote:
philswitch engage wrote:just saw on another transformers website that the new Kreo blind packs are showing up at Illinois Targets. The broadview super target was specifically mentioned.


They're a few days behind! This was reported here last Friday ;)

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/kreo-micro-changers-wave-3-at-retail/28122/

I looked for them at the Rosemont Target a couple of hours ago but didn't have any luck. The hunt continues!


I found them a month ago, so old news for me >:oP .
Breakdown318
Micromaster
Posts: 56
News Credits: 3
Joined: Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:59 pm
Strength: 7
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 6
Endurance: 5
Rank: 5
Courage: 6
Firepower: 10+
Skill: 8

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:16 am

well, you are replying to a 1 month old post, so yes, it is old news.
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:25 pm

Bit of an odd sighting tonight. North riverside toys r us had 2 cases of voyager first edition prime figures. Cliffjumper looked like the original edition and not the terrorcon version.
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Seibertron » Fri Oct 04, 2013 6:53 pm

Motto: "'Til All Are One!"
Weapon: Twin Shock-Concussion Missiles
I saw a lone First Edition Cliffjumper amidst several FE Bumblebees and Starscreams at the Golf Mill Toys R Us in Niles. There was also 1 each left of Beast Hunters Weaponizers Beast Tracker Optimus Prime and Talking Bumblebee. Go get 'em before the store closes tonight!
Image
User avatar
Seibertron
Site Owner
Posts: 13550
News Credits: 3554
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2001 5:17 pm
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Watch Seibertron on YouTube
Buy from Seibertron on eBay
Alt Mode: Supersonic Cybertronian Jet
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 7
Endurance: 9
Rank: 10+
Courage: 8
Firepower: 5
Skill: 10+

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby 3.8TransAM » Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:34 pm

I still function :lol: Get it? Get it?

Last word of anything I have had to report was on Aug 25th when I wandered into the Schererville, IN Walmart and found the IDW figs waiting for me at 11pm or so.

From other friends in the area, Merrillville TRU has had MP Acid Storm and Soundwave pop in a couple times recently as well.

Whats up Ryan?
Watching since episode 1 aired in 84
Reading since #4 released in 84
GM for life.
If it's not G1 it's not canon
Da Bears
3.8TransAM
Combiner
Posts: 400
Joined: Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:08 am
Location: Nw Indiana

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Dagon » Mon Oct 07, 2013 5:13 pm

Motto: "Ain't nobody got time fo dat....."
Weapon: Null-Ray Rifle
The Target downtown on State street is apparently clearancing its very small selection of Predicons Rising stuff. I got the Abominus box for $16 on Saturday. They had a few Sky Linxes, the Smokescreen/beast Cyberverse two pack and a couple of regular Beast Hunters figures, all on clearance. The deluxes are $11 if I recall.
Dagon
Faction Commander
Posts: 4758
Joined: Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:52 am
Buy from Dagon on eBay
Strength: 8
Intelligence: 10+
Speed: 2
Endurance: 7
Rank: 8
Courage: 10
Firepower: 10
Skill: 10+

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Mon Oct 07, 2013 5:54 pm

Well that's some what good news since I now have to replace 7 of my Autobot deluxe classics. Got home from work today to find my dog chewed up a bunch of my favorites, including the new IDW hoist and a few recent ebay acquisitions.

It was my own fault for leaving them out, but he has never taken any interest in my action figures before.

:BANG_HEAD:
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Hip-Hoptimus Rime » Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:32 pm

Motto: "Nobody has to look for trouble."
Weapon: Reciprocating Laser Cannon
Rosemont Target had all the IDW Deluxes tonight. Lombard Target had 2 Constructbots Predakings, looks very cool.
Hip-Hoptimus Rime
Gestalt
Posts: 2377
News Credits: 9
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:46 am

Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:41 pm

Broadview target had at least 1 of each of the new Kreon combiners, Defensor, Piranacon, and Abominus.
philswitch engage
Minibot
Posts: 198
News Credits: 4
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am

PreviousNext

Return to Toy Sightings and Local Meetups

Transformers and More @ The Seibertron Store

Visit our store on eBay
These are affiliate links. We may earn commissions when you purchase items or services through these links.
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "KICKBACK Transformers Legacy Deluxe G1 Universe Insecticon Hasbro 2022 New"
KICKBACK Transform ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "RETRAX Transformers Beast Wars Deluxe 100% complete vtg Hasbro 1997 230609A"
RETRAX Transformer ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS #14 RI 1:10 IDW Comics 2022 JAN220492 14RI (CA) Fortuna"
TRANSFORMERS BEAST ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "PANTHER Transformers Beast Wars McDonalds Happy Meal Fast Food Premium 230609A"
PANTHER Transforme ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "OPTIMUS PRIMAL Transformers Beast Wars Walmart vtg reissue Hasbro 2021 New"
OPTIMUS PRIMAL Tra ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #14 Cover A IDW Comics 2019 BOLD NEW ERA 14A (CA) Zama AUG190756"
TRANSFORMERS #14 C ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "Fuzor AIR HAMMER Transformers Beast Wars Basic complete Hasbro 1998 230609A"
Fuzor AIR HAMMER T ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #36 RI 1:10 IDW Comics 2021 AUG210582 36RI (CA) Montfort"
TRANSFORMERS #36 R ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS #7 RI 1:10 IDW Comics 2021 JUN210502 7RI (CA) Guidry"
TRANSFORMERS BEAST ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "RHINO Transformers Beast Wars McDonald's Happy Meal Food Premium 1996 220114A"
RHINO Transformers ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "OPTIMUS PRIMAL Transformers Beast Wars Super7 Reaction Retro Figure 2023 New"
OPTIMUS PRIMAL Tra ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS #3 RI 1:10 IDW Comics 2021 FEB210484 3RI (CA) Perez"
TRANSFORMERS BEAST ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS #8 Cvr B IDW Comics 2021 JUL210497 8B (CA) Gee"
TRANSFORMERS BEAST ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "DINOBOT Transformers Beast Wars McDonald's Happy Meal Premium 1998 230609A"
DINOBOT Transforme ...
* Price and quantities subject to change. Shipping costs, taxes and other fees not included in cost shown. Refer to listing for current price and availability.
Find the items above and thousands more at the Seibertron Store on eBay
Transformers Podcast: Twincast / Podcast #348 - Uno
Twincast / Podcast #348:
"Uno"
MP3 · iTunes · RSS · View · Discuss · Ask
Posted: Saturday, April 20th, 2024

Featured Products on Amazon.com

These are affiliate links. We may earn commissions when you purchase items or services through these links.
Buy "Transformers: Bumblebee -- Energon Igniters Nitro Series Barricade" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Authentics Megatron" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Authentics Optimus Prime" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Power of The Primes Voyager Class Elita-1" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Leader Evolution Optimus Prime" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Titans Return Repugnus, Dastard, and Solus Prime Prime Master" on AMAZON
Buy "Cyberverse Warrior Class Acid Storm" on AMAZON
Buy "Cyberverse Warrior Class Windblade" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Attacker 8 Newman Action Figure" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Siege on Cybertron 5-Figure Pack" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Deluxe Class Dead End Figure" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Platinum Edition Predaking Figure [Amazon Exclusive](Discontinued by manufacturer)" on AMAZON