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News Credits: 2 · by **Skalor** » Fri May 02, 2008 12:08 am

A few good finds today, all in the San Diego area. First I found the Premium series delux's finally! Picked up Jazz who looks great, passed on what looked like a serious disappointment in Barricade. Other than the few new "decal" upgrades and the window paint, no difference. The real loser for me was that they did not gloss up the black paint. Also found Salvage and Stealth Bumblebee which I also passed on. On another note there is a Walmart in Chula Vista that had about 50+ Version 4 wave 7 Snake Eyes from the GI Joe 25th series. I don't know why they had so many, and that was the only figure from this wave that they had. It was a weird find. But hey, the premium delux's are out! (By the way, I didn't find any Premium Bumblebees, but I went looking at the end of the day)

News Credits: 1 · by **fnlrun** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:25 pm

Walamrt up here in Redding has the Premium Leaders, and I saw 1 Ironhide

by **MUGENDC5** » Fri May 09, 2008 3:29 pm

I know this question should not be in here, but does anybody know how much a AFA graded Autbotblaster G1. I know one of you guys could answer this for me. Thanks in advance. Also Toy's r us in Moreno Valley, saw TRU exclusive 2 Jetstrom and 1 wing blade. I didnt get any cause of the box was all jacked up! :-x

News Credits: 2 · by **Skalor** » Sun May 11, 2008 2:17 pm

MUGENDC5 wrote:I know this question should not be in here, but does anybody know how much a AFA graded Autbotblaster G1. I know one of you guys could answer this for me. Thanks in advance. Also Toy's r us in Moreno Valley, saw TRU exclusive 2 Jetstrom and 1 wing blade. I didnt get any cause of the box was all jacked up!

There are two currently on Ebay right now, AFA 75 (HASBRO) with a BIN of $1500, and an AFA 80 (TAKARA) with BIN of $3500. Everything varies though. I bought mine about three years ago for $50 (open of course) with Steeljaw, both complete and absolutely flawless. I bought the reprolabels at the same time so I could do some rehab, but neither figure ended up needing any work. Actually one of the better deals I got on Ebay. Blaster is one of those figures that was fairly durable for handling and time passing through the years.

News Credits: 3 · by **coolpop** » Mon May 12, 2008 10:47 am

Rosemead Walmart this morning has:

1 x premium voyager Ironhide
1 x premium voyager Blackout
1 x premium leader Optimus Prime
2 x premium leader Megatron

by **MUGENDC5** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:35 am

Skalor wrote:
MUGENDC5 wrote:I know this question should not be in here, but does anybody know how much a AFA graded Autbotblaster G1. I know one of you guys could answer this for me. Thanks in advance. Also Toy's r us in Moreno Valley, saw TRU exclusive 2 Jetstrom and 1 wing blade. I didnt get any cause of the box was all jacked up!

There are two currently on Ebay right now, AFA 75 (HASBRO) with a BIN of $1500, and an AFA 80 (TAKARA) with BIN of $3500. Everything varies though. I bought mine about three years ago for $50 (open of course) with Steeljaw, both complete and absolutely flawless. I bought the reprolabels at the same time so I could do some rehab, but neither figure ended up needing any work. Actually one of the better deals I got on Ebay. Blaster is one of those figures that was fairly durable for handling and time passing through the years.

$1500 to $3000 WTH!!! :shock:

Crap! I was looking for a price range of $200 to $300! WOW!! I might as well wait if the ENCORE series comes out with one. If they ever do. Thanks for the info skalor! ;)^

News Credits: 2 · by **Skalor** » Mon May 12, 2008 12:58 pm

MUGENDC5 wrote:
Skalor wrote:
MUGENDC5 wrote:I know this question should not be in here, but does anybody know how much a AFA graded Autbotblaster G1. I know one of you guys could answer this for me. Thanks in advance. Also Toy's r us in Moreno Valley, saw TRU exclusive 2 Jetstrom and 1 wing blade. I didnt get any cause of the box was all jacked up!

There are two currently on Ebay right now, AFA 75 (HASBRO) with a BIN of $1500, and an AFA 80 (TAKARA) with BIN of $3500. Everything varies though. I bought mine about three years ago for $50 (open of course) with Steeljaw, both complete and absolutely flawless. I bought the reprolabels at the same time so I could do some rehab, but neither figure ended up needing any work. Actually one of the better deals I got on Ebay. Blaster is one of those figures that was fairly durable for handling and time passing through the years.

$1500 to $3000 WTH!!! Crap! I was looking for a price range of $200 to $300! WOW!! I might as well wait if the ENCORE series comes out with one. If they ever do. Thanks for the info skalor!

If you don't want to wait for Encore, and just want a sealed Blaster that isn't AFA graded you could go with the Takara Reissue Collection #21 like the one in this Auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/TAKARA-TRANSFORMERS ... dZViewItem, it's reasonably priced.

by **MUGENDC5** » Mon May 12, 2008 3:41 pm

That's actually a decent price. Only thing is, I don't like dealing with ebay. Good find though. ;)^

by **Kingplay** » Mon May 12, 2008 4:48 pm

MUGENDC5 wrote:That's actually a decent price. Only thing is, I don't like dealing with ebay. Good find though.

That is actually my auction! I dropped it by $10 earlier today.

If you want Mugen I can drop it an additional $5 if you want to deal without ebay.

-ed

by **MUGENDC5** » Mon May 12, 2008 5:32 pm

!!! Hmmmm!!! PM me for the price. Where are you located at?

News Credits: 3 · by **coolpop** » Thu May 15, 2008 1:02 pm

Today morning's sightings:

Alhambra Target: Nothing!

Alhambra TRU: Everything!
3 x Ultra Jetstorm
2 x Ultra Wingblade
2 x Allspark Deluxe Salvage
Several Allspark Deluxe Stealth Bumblebee
Several Deluxe Premium Jazz
Several Deluxe Premium Barricade
Shelves are filled with other Allspark & regular deluxes
At least 1 x Leader Premium Optimus Prime
At least 1 x Leader Premium Megatron

by **Kingplay** » Sat May 17, 2008 2:22 am

Hey siebertronians, me and my boy planning on setting up shop here in california.

check us out! we got great prices on imports.

not to mention the $$$ u would save on shipping.

-ed

News Credits: 3 · by **coolpop** » Sat May 17, 2008 2:40 am

Kingplay wrote:Hey siebertronians, me and my boy planning on setting up shop here in california.

check us out! we got great prices on imports.

not to mention the $$$ u would save on shipping.

-ed

Yo Ed:

I didn't know ToyArena/Liqdeal belong to you, what a surprise! I always wanted to check out your physical store, good thing you are opening one now. I live just stone throw away from Monterey Park, is your shop address the one listed on your website (on Elizabeth ave.)? If not please PM me your shop address & when it grand opens.

Thanks,
Coolpop

by **Kingplay** » Sat May 17, 2008 3:40 am

Haven't decided on physical location.
also, I am not the owner, owner is my friend.
We both have full-time jobs, the physical shop is just a dream for now.

For now we going to do online, please spread the word around for us.

I believe the prices we have are very competitive, if you see somethin g overpriced please alert us, we will be more than happy to adjust it.

-ed

by **MUGENDC5** » Tue May 20, 2008 3:14 pm

Kingplay wrote:Haven't decided on physical location.
also, I am not the owner, owner is my friend.
We both have full-time jobs, the physical shop is just a dream for now.

For now we going to do online, please spread the word around for us.

I believe the prices we have are very competitive, if you see somethin g overpriced please alert us, we will be more than happy to adjust it.

-ed

Let me guess the owners name! Thomas?? I saw this site for awhile now. I was going to buy MP Starscream and it was a better price compare to other online hobby store. Until I waited and sat there for like a month, the price went up. Yes!! To all you seibertronian peeps, the price on toyarena is very good! Good luck Ed! At least we know your partners with Toyarena. ;)^

News Credits: 3 · by **coolpop** » Wed May 21, 2008 1:15 am

I've read posts from other regions that people are still finding RID Spy Changers in dollar stores (not KO ones).

Has anyone spotted any dollar store in southern California still carrying these RID Spy Changers? Please let me know if you do. Thanks a lot!

Happy Hunting!

Cheers,
Coolpop

News Credits: 5 · by **decepticonjon** » Wed May 21, 2008 3:50 pm

coolpop wrote:I've read posts from other regions that people are still finding RID Spy Changers in dollar stores (not KO ones).

Has anyone spotted any dollar store in southern California still carrying these RID Spy Changers? Please let me know if you do. Thanks a lot!

Happy Hunting!

Cheers,
Coolpop

yea, actually, dollar general had some. i picked mirage and a few others.. pretty funny to still see them around. and mutiple kb's are stocking micomaster superion parts again.

News Credits: 3 · by **coolpop** » Wed May 21, 2008 5:58 pm

decepticonjon wrote:
coolpop wrote:I've read posts from other regions that people are still finding RID Spy Changers in dollar stores (not KO ones).

Has anyone spotted any dollar store in southern California still carrying these RID Spy Changers? Please let me know if you do. Thanks a lot!

Happy Hunting!

Cheers,
Coolpop

yea, actually, dollar general had some. i picked mirage and a few others.. pretty funny to still see them around. and mutiple kb's are stocking micomaster superion parts again.

Thanks D-Jon for the info. Unfortunately there's no dollar general in California. I guess I will check other dollar stores, dollar club, dollar tree & KB Toys for these little suckers, I am hoping I can find them at a buck each, not having to buy them from ebay and pay ridiculous shipping.

Any more sighting info will be much appreciated. Thanks!

Cheers,
Coolpop

by **Shak1ra** » Wed May 21, 2008 8:54 pm

Has anyone seen any 25th anniversary G.I. Joes? I am looking for some of the newer wave figures baroness, duke, etc etc. Thanks :O)

News Credits: 2 · by **Skalor** » Wed May 21, 2008 11:16 pm

Shak1ra wrote:Has anyone seen any 25th anniversary G.I. Joes? I am looking for some of the newer wave figures baroness, duke, etc etc. Thanks :O)

Well where are you at? I've seen them at all various places: Target, Walmart, Kmart, Toysrus, etc...

by **shakira** » Thu May 22, 2008 9:03 pm

I am in Van Nuys. The stores around here b l o w ! TRU on Sherman Way is a waste of space. The WalMart is a urban junkyard. So as far as stores go I am not in luck.

by **MUGENDC5** » Fri May 23, 2008 6:08 pm

Anyone in here spotted the Walmart Excl. 3pack bumblee bee?? Is this even out yet?

News Credits: 3 · by **coolpop** » Fri May 23, 2008 6:26 pm

MUGENDC5 wrote:Anyone in here spotted the Walmart Excl. 3pack bumblee bee?? Is this even out yet?

Don't think it's even released yet. The photos from ACtoys.net most likely are factory snaps. However I have little faith finding Walmart exclusive items in physical store, like their last wave of exclusive deluxes, all I ever was able to find was Jolt & Divebomb, good thing this past week Big Daddy and Grindcore both were available briefly online, so I was fortunate to grab them and attempting to put movie line to bed. Now 3-pack BB is coming and again with Walmart exclusive, hopefully I'll be able to get my set when it's out.

Happy long weekend all!

Cheers,
Coolpop

News Credits: 1 · by **Bhaalistik** » Sat May 24, 2008 5:24 pm

MUGENDC5 wrote:Anyone in here spotted the Walmart Excl. 3pack bumblee bee?? Is this even out yet?

I wouldn't expect to see the 3 pack in Walmart for at least a couple of months. ACToys always gets those photos a few months in advance, well before the toys are state-side.