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RodimusConvoy13 wrote:BTW, was out at the Sterling Heights Toys R Us(yes I know, way off my beaten path). They didn't have much new, but they had a shitload of Animated figures. I saw at least 1 animated Blurr and about 14 Rodimus Minors. One Rodimus was marked at 14.99, the rest at 16.99. I don't know if that was a mistake(all the other animated were 12.99) but I can't believe that TRU would raise the price on these again. 16.99 for a deluxe that's available at a major retail chain is too much.

It seems to me that everything toy related right now is about 20% over what it should be...

So much nothing up here around Port Huron - a lot of stores -still- have mostly second-movie toys.

(I did get Thrust for xmas, though, who apparently came from the Fort Gratiot Target.)

I'm trying to get a table for the next Xtravacon, just to try to unload some stuff, and after a dozen phone calls and e-mails, still haven't heard back. Augh!

DeepWater wrote:I'm trying to get a table for the next Xtravacon, just to try to unload some stuff, and after a dozen phone calls and e-mails, still haven't heard back. Augh!

Just show up early and say you have a table. That works for me when I have to skip a few shows. The Goldmans know that they screw up from time to time and will usually give up one of their own tables if there aren't any open ones.

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Can you believe the prices on the secondary market for SG Rodimus, Wildrider and the armor set? I saw an SG Rodimus go for $612.99 on Saturday!

Still pissed that I was next in line when SG Rodimus sold out.

I just found Green Lantern Classics Wave 1! Westland Meijer had a full case aside from Kyle Rayner and Black Hand. I bought everything there except one Manhunter. Then I checked Livonia Meijer and they had a full case so I grabbed the Kyle Rayner and Black Hand. The $15.99 hurt a little since the other Classics are still $12.97 there but whatever. I can't wait to get Arkillo put together and set him up beside Kilowog!

God Magnus wrote:I just found Green Lantern Classics Wave 1! Westland Meijer had a full case aside from Kyle Rayner and Black Hand. I bought everything there except one Manhunter. Then I checked Livonia Meijer and they had a full case so I grabbed the Kyle Rayner and Black Hand. The $15.99 hurt a little since the other Classics are still $12.97 there but whatever. I can't wait to get Arkillo put together and set him up beside Kilowog!

Yeah, he's pretty sweet..I found out that meijer had them from fwoosh...sometimes I don't know if people care on this board..I know some of us do..anyway, can't wait for the new wave for tf's...looking forward to scourge especially.

i also cant wait for new tf to come out. withdrawls suck. i needs me some plastic crack!

God Magnus wrote:

DeepWater wrote:I'm trying to get a table for the next Xtravacon, just to try to unload some stuff, and after a dozen phone calls and e-mails, still haven't heard back. Augh!

Just show up early and say you have a table. That works for me when I have to skip a few shows. The Goldmans know that they screw up from time to time and will usually give up one of their own tables if there aren't any open ones.

I finally got a call back on Friday night, but I was at work -- will try to call back today and just say 'yes, table WAAAAANT' if I get voicemail again and hope that works.

That said, see everyone on Sunday~!

I'll be there.

I hope to go to X-Trava Con on Sunday.

If I bring some of my stuff that I'm looking to sell would any of you be willing to take a look at them and post in my Carbambya thread regarding the quality?

Having actual people post a comment saying "Bradimus is honest and not full of it if you want to buy or trade with him" would go a long way towards establishing a positive reputation for me down the road when maybe I do finally get the chance to sell or trade something of mine (assuming nothing works out at the show).

As for sightings, I wanted to get out today but unfortunately I'm stuck in bed. Maybe tomorrow or Wednesday as I may have some errands to run that will take me by the usual places.

No sightings.

Hello and Happy New Year to all my Michigan "friends".

Hello to all the posters whom I haven't met yet.

Ha! Got my table confirmed. (And will have at least one of my 'helpers', if not both!)

Bradimus wrote:I hope to go to X-Trava Con on Sunday.

If I bring some of my stuff that I'm looking to sell would any of you be willing to take a look at them and post in my Carbambya thread regarding the quality?

Having actual people post a comment saying "Bradimus is honest and not full of it if you want to buy or trade with him" would go a long way towards establishing a positive reputation for me down the road when maybe I do finally get the chance to sell or trade something of mine (assuming nothing works out at the show).

As for sightings, I wanted to get out today but unfortunately I'm stuck in bed. Maybe tomorrow or Wednesday as I may have some errands to run that will take me by the usual places.

I'm good with that - you have a Gundam icon and the bulk of my current giant robot activity lately has been gunpla. And if you have any jets and I have any spare money... (I've never had luck selling on Carbombya, but I've not tried too hard, either.)

I had a Jazz and Tracks delivered to me from the Kmart in Lapeer; the Kmart in Port Huron is still a wasteland of old movie toys. And one $24 RC Optimus Prime that needs to get down to about $15 so I can buy it for a friend.

All the Meijers in the Gennesse county area have the RotF voyagers on clearance. Got a couple I "missed" (didnt wanna pay $20 for) for 8 bucks. Couple days ago, Khols out in Lapeer had about 6 Jazzes and 1 Tracks. Other than that, nada.
I hate theese dry spells.
Is Windcharger out yet?

DeepWater wrote:Ha! Got my table confirmed. (And will have at least one of my 'helpers', if not both!)

Bradimus wrote:I hope to go to X-Trava Con on Sunday.

If I bring some of my stuff that I'm looking to sell would any of you be willing to take a look at them and post in my Carbambya thread regarding the quality?

Having actual people post a comment saying "Bradimus is honest and not full of it if you want to buy or trade with him" would go a long way towards establishing a positive reputation for me down the road when maybe I do finally get the chance to sell or trade something of mine (assuming nothing works out at the show).

As for sightings, I wanted to get out today but unfortunately I'm stuck in bed. Maybe tomorrow or Wednesday as I may have some errands to run that will take me by the usual places.

I'm good with that - you have a Gundam icon and the bulk of my current giant robot activity lately has been gunpla. And if you have any jets and I have any spare money... (I've never had luck selling on Carbombya, but I've not tried too hard, either.)

I had a Jazz and Tracks delivered to me from the Kmart in Lapeer; the Kmart in Port Huron is still a wasteland of old movie toys. And one $24 RC Optimus Prime that needs to get down to about $15 so I can buy it for a friend.

Assuming I am able to make it Sunday (I'll do everything I can especially since you'll have a table), I'll be sure to bring all of the jets I have as part of my selection that I'd be willing to part with. I do have the Thundercracker Movie redeco that I want to sell or trade.

I do like Gundams, though I have not collected anything in some time. Now that I've seen Seed/Destiny so many times I find myself wanting the key Gundam kits (1/144 scale) or toys, so maybe we have some good trade potential. If you want to PM me on details, I'll be sure to get back to you.

has anyone got the generations G2 optimus yet? on the allspark they showed a new head on the insruction sheet.

I got tired of waiting for new figs to show up so I started lookin for a cheap Battle Ops Bumblebee. Ordered one on samsclub.com for $40.00 shipped. I don't think its the shiny one from costco, but for 40 bucks I don't really care.

bigwhitey21 wrote:I got tired of waiting for new figs to show up so I started lookin for a cheap Battle Ops Bumblebee. Ordered one on samsclub.com for $40.00 shipped. I don't think its the shiny one from costco, but for 40 bucks I don't really care.

You are definitely hard up. I got my UNITED Targetmasters in the mail the other day. Cool repaints of those PCC minicons.

I also am considering new display ideas to keep myself toy busy during this boring spell.

i have been thinking of slamming my head in the door to occupy myself till new stuff comes out.

ionacus wrote:i have been thinking of slamming my head in the door to occupy myself till new stuff comes out.

I would not recommend that...

Are you at a show this weekend? Will you be at X-Trava Con?

I am planning to be there Sunday, though I don't know if I'm buying anything. I hope maybe I can sell or trade something, but I'll be happy just to show a fellow Seibertronian some of my stuff so I can get some cred postings in Carbombya. Even I would not take myself seriously without cred in this crazy world we live in where knockoffs now look almost exactly like the real thing.

Bradimus wrote:

ionacus wrote:i have been thinking of slamming my head in the door to occupy myself till new stuff comes out.

I would not recommend that...

Are you at a show this weekend? Will you be at X-Trava Con?

I am planning to be there Sunday, though I don't know if I'm buying anything. I hope maybe I can sell or trade something, but I'll be happy just to show a fellow Seibertronian some of my stuff so I can get some cred postings in Carbombya. Even I would not take myself seriously without cred in this crazy world we live in where knockoffs now look almost exactly like the real thing.

sorry i wont be at xtravacon sunday. i will be at the toy/comics show out here in roseville on feb 20. its at 10/gratiot with $35 table fee. they let you show up and pay later. its a good show to do.

even though i know itll be a week or two until the next wave of toys hits our shores, i still went out hunting and found nothing new. you can get cliffjumper and thunderwing just about everywhere and anyone who still needs jazz and tracks can score one at macomb mall kohls as theres about 5 each there.

ChZuck wrote:even though i know itll be a week or two until the next wave of toys hits our shores, i still went out hunting and found nothing new. you can get cliffjumper and thunderwing just about everywhere and anyone who still needs jazz and tracks can score one at macomb mall kohls as theres about 5 each there.

what he said....

moneycon wrote:

ChZuck wrote:even though i know itll be a week or two until the next wave of toys hits our shores, i still went out hunting and found nothing new. you can get cliffjumper and thunderwing just about everywhere and anyone who still needs jazz and tracks can score one at macomb mall kohls as theres about 5 each there.

what he said....

I have yet to see Jazz and Tracks in my area, but I'm sure they will be on the shelves within the next two weeks. I wish stores would be consistent in getting the new product on time, but there's no point banging my head about it...

Anybody looking for the new DC figs, Lantern set, check Meijer. I was at one in Westland, MI on Sunday and they had the full set.

I left them, cause, well, my house is jam packed with toys as it is.


I also have Kup, Wreckgar, Scourge, Perceptor, and G2 Prime coming from BBTS today/soon.

tigertracks 24 wrote:Anybody looking for the new DC figs, Lantern set, check Meijer. I was at one in Westland, MI on Sunday and they had the full set.

They're starting to hit some TRUs as well. I saw some at Westland and Novi today. Just Manhunters, Lo/Maash, and Mongul, though.

I got a sweet deal on DCUC Wave 14 (the Walmart wave) at the con on Sunday. I bought the full set of seven for $100. Then I sold the Tyr at my table for $20 so the other six averaged out to $13.33 a piece.