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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby char_leigh » Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:57 pm

The Schaumburg/Woodfield Target put out the Silver Knight Smash and Change Optimus.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Seibertron » Thu Jun 05, 2014 4:52 pm

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char_leigh wrote:The Schaumburg/Woodfield Target put out the Silver Knight Smash and Change Optimus.


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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Seibertron » Thu Jun 05, 2014 4:53 pm

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philswitch engage wrote:North Riverside Toys R Us has their AoE display up. They had all 3 evolution packs.


In the Kreo isle, they also had the new G1 Grimlock set.



Man I still haven't seen the new G1 Grimlock set in person. Wish it "transformed" like previous Kre-o sets.

Found a bunch of the new Hero Mashers at the Golf Mill Toys R Us in Niles earlier today.

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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Ender Rex » Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:39 pm

Gurnee TRU had Grimlock Unleashed Kreos yesterday.

Gonna be hunting for those Hero Mashers tomorrow.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby char_leigh » Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:30 pm

I don't know if this was reported or not -- Schaumburg Toys R Us had the Grimlock Evolution 2 pack on Sat. but was sold out. Yesterday, the only Evolution 2 pack they had left was the Slug Evolution 2 pack (they had 2 left as of 4 PM Thur.)-- I wasn't sure if they sold out on the Strafe/Swoop 2 pack or never received it yet. I might go to Toynk and Quake on Friday. I'll post if they have anything new.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby JBPrime » Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:51 am

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Seibertron wrote:Found a bunch of the new Hero Mashers at the Golf Mill Toys R Us in Niles earlier today.

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Glad to see these are out, sure I'm sick of seeing the Marvel ones, but these are much better suited for the gimmick. I'll definitely pick up Optimus for the collection.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby char_leigh » Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:41 pm

Schaumburg TRU had the Hero Mashers and the AOE Deluxe Wave 2 -- but they only had Strafe -- no Scorn or Drift. They also restocked on the Evo Grimlock 2 pack. Also, if you're into Marvel figures -- buy one, get another 40% promotion (I think I read that right). Woodfield Target also had AOE Deluxe Wave 2 -- but only Strafe.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Hip-Hoptimus Rime » Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:09 pm

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Right now, 4 MP Grimlocks at TRU in Butterfield Rd.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:57 pm

AT 7 PM tonight, the Target in WIllowbrook, on Rt 83 had the new Tailgate and Skrapnel legends figure.

I have pics of receipt and figures, but suck at posting them here.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby JBPrime » Sun Jun 08, 2014 1:28 am

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Found the Hero Mashers line at TRU in Orland Park, IL. Picked up the Optimus (duh), and gotta admit, he's simple, but fun. Think I'll pick up Starscream next.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Ender Rex » Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:54 pm

Hero Mashers at the Gurnee TRU. Mundelein Target has Construct Bots Grimlock and Prime 2 pack, and the Prime gift cards. Gift cards have $5 minimum.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Hip-Hoptimus Rime » Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:35 pm

Motto: "Nobody has to look for trouble."
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Villa Park Target had 2 or 3 Tailgate and Skrapnel sets earlier tonight, and a nice AoE endcap with a big 2-d cardboard Grimlock.

I forgot to look for the OP gift card, nuts.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Ender Rex » Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:14 pm

I had to ask about the OP gift cards. They said

"We have them, but their behind the service desk because they're street dated."

"What's the street date?"

"Lemmie check..." walks over "The 8th."

"... It's the 9th."

"Oh."

The magic of street dates...
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Ender Rex » Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:04 pm

2 MP Grimlocks at the Vernon hills TRU.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Mon Jun 23, 2014 12:59 pm

Toys R Us in north riverside today had Slash, Drift, and Strafe deluxe figures. They were all in the front display. They also had a sign up for buy 1 get 1 50% off for transformers toys.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Seibertron » Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:17 pm

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Any of you interested in going to the 3D RealD showing of Transformers Age of Extinction at Muvico in Rosemont on Thursday night at 9pm?

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 3D
PG-13, 2 hr 37 min
Thursday, Jun 26
9:00 PM
Digital 3D | Reserved seating | MuviXL
Muvico Rosemont 18
9701 Bryn Mawr Ave
Rosemont, IL 60018
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:22 pm

Between working the next morning, and the wife actually wanting to see this, I will have to say no.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby char_leigh » Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:50 pm

I already bought tickets for the AMC 30 in Barrington. BTW, went to the Schaumburg TRU today -- some of the new toys they had in stock -- Flip and Change Lockdown, Flip and Change Bumblebee, Electronic Hero Masher Optimus, Electronic Hero Masher Grimlock, and they restocked on the Evo 2 packs of Strafe and Slug. And TRU has a Buy One Get One 50%
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Seibertron » Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:51 pm

Motto: "'Til All Are One!"
Weapon: Twin Shock-Concussion Missiles
Seibertron wrote:Any of you interested in going to the 3D RealD showing of Transformers Age of Extinction at Muvico in Rosemont on Thursday night at 9pm?

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 3D
PG-13, 2 hr 37 min
Thursday, Jun 26
9:00 PM
Digital 3D | Reserved seating | MuviXL
Muvico Rosemont 18
9701 Bryn Mawr Ave
Rosemont, IL 60018


Bought our tickets last night. We are sitting in the 21+ section at the 9pm RealD 3D showing. Can't wait! Should be over right about now 24 hours from now. :D
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:30 pm

I know this may not be the right place for this, but I wanted to type out my Chicago related thoughts about AoE.

Mild spoilers ahead.

Despite being the rallying cry for the humans in the movie Chicago was rebuilt extraordinarily well, almost like it was never damaged at all.

If you have ever been to the auto show or C2E2, you have been on the floor of a transformers factory.

The chase scene through the skies of the city was absolutely beautiful.

The editing crew did a nice job of showing "Hong kong" in the background of the old factory north of the Stevenson, except for one split second shot where you clearly see the Sears Tower.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:37 am

North riverside toys r us had hero masher grimlock and the bumblebee/swoop hero masher 2 pack.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby char_leigh » Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:18 pm

Not sure if it's readily available -- but I purchased the last Quick N Change Drift at the Streamwood Walmart. So, if you're into Drift, the Quick N Change figure is out. Stopped by Quake West in Schaumburg. Aaron had a loose Commemorative G1 Optimus Prime. It's in great shape, but I think it's missing the blaster and the gas pump and hose thingie. Otherwise, the figure looks to be in great shape as is the trailer.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby Hip-Hoptimus Rime » Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:27 pm

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Walmart in Villa Park, Rt. 83, had a few of the newer One-Step figs, Lockdown, Bee, Hound, and Slash (I think). I bought Bee and Hound. Hound uses OP's transformation, while Bee's is all new and surprisingly good. His fists fold out, his forearms rotate, and his arms swing forward.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby dahpadre » Sat Jul 26, 2014 5:20 am

Motto: "Stupid has no direction. "Yeah, so where the hell are you going?""
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Happy hunting guys. Here in IL & NW Indiana we always seem to get the first sighting of the TRU MP's that get released during SDCC.

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I got mine yesterday afternoon from the Woodridge store and another friend of mine found some in Joliet as well as Hobart. If you know your local stores truck schedule this should be an easy grab.
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Re: Illinois Transformers Sightings

Postby philswitch engage » Sat Jul 26, 2014 6:42 am

Did they have prowl too?
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