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by **darthzabuza** » Wed May 09, 2012 2:16 pm

Anybody know Kock Out & Vehicon's item numbers for Target (or other stores)? I've been hunting for a while now and still no luck yet, and my gas budget is about to get thin. I know there's a way to search for the item number on a Target page to see what stores actually have them in the stockroom, but I forgot the page and I don't have the numbers. Can anybody help out?

by **crazyjeffy** » Wed May 09, 2012 6:38 pm

darthzabuza wrote:Anybody know Kock Out & Vehicon's item numbers for Target (or other stores)? I've been hunting for a while now and still no luck yet, and my gas budget is about to get thin. I know there's a way to search for the item number on a Target page to see what stores actually have them in the stockroom, but I forgot the page and I don't have the numbers. Can anybody help out?

Only places I know they're in retail in the states are in the west. Still waiting in NJ too

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Wed May 09, 2012 6:49 pm

darthzabuza wrote:Anybody know Kock Out & Vehicon's item numbers for Target (or other stores)? I've been hunting for a while now and still no luck yet, and my gas budget is about to get thin. I know there's a way to search for the item number on a Target page to see what stores actually have them in the stockroom, but I forgot the page and I don't have the numbers. Can anybody help out?

The DPCI numbers for Wave 3 figures are the same as from the previous waves.

by **darthzabuza** » Wed May 09, 2012 11:33 pm

Only places I know they're in retail in the states are in the west. Still waiting in NJ too

Actually, I know they did have them at a local Target because I found a single Hot Shot on the pegs. Which means someone snatched the KO & Vehicon...

by **C - 310** » Thu May 10, 2012 2:05 am

I'm in So Cal, and managed to get Knock Out. Vehicon however is no where to be seen.

by **Breakdown 2099** » Thu May 10, 2012 3:23 am

Don't know if it works the same way in the States, but isn't there a central customer care/help number that you can call, describe an item and then have them do a stock on hand check at the stores to see who has them, without having the numbers you mentioned? Or how many on order etc? Provided they have individual product codes of course.

by **pfcparts** » Thu May 10, 2012 3:47 pm

They come in assortments all using the same number as
stated above.

Most sales reps won't be able (or don't want to) help
you even if you specifically describe the figure and
name in detail with upc and product code by phone...

It's best to be there physically if you can and ask a
rep. If your lucky they might have them in the backroom
and haven't stocked them yet. I've called places and
went during my lunch to find the figures I wanted. >:oP

They come in assortments and generally do no know what
they get until it arrives and they unload it.

The number for wave three at Target is 087060546. Vechicon
and KO are definitely cool figures but Hasbro cheaped out on
them. Kinda disappointing when hot shot a retool is the
best figure of the wave.

Reps at Walmart say they will not stock on current waves until
the current assortment is sold. Mostly 1 and 2 waves.
Full of cliffs and bbs of course. :HEADHURTS:

TRUs in my area have no idea when they will get the wave 3s in
which is puzzling since Target has had them for weeks and
TRU usually gets stuff early here...

UPCs:

Vehicon: 653569743163
KO: 653569743064
Hot Shot: 653569743231

Focus your searches on Target as they usually buy small quantities
and are generally up to date. Good luck.

parts

by **RAcast** » Thu May 10, 2012 4:12 pm

pfcparts wrote:They come in assortments all using the same number as
stated above.

Most sales reps won't be able (or don't want to) help
you even if you specifically describe the figure and
name in detail with upc and product code by phone...

It's best to be there physically if you can and ask a
rep. If your lucky they might have them in the backroom
and haven't stocked them yet. I've called places and
went during my lunch to find the figures I wanted.

They come in assortments and generally do no know what
they get until it arrives and they unload it.

The number for wave three at Target is 087060546. Vechicon
and KO are definitely cool figures but Hasbro cheaped out on
them. Kinda disappointing when hot shot a retool is the
best figure of the wave.

Reps at Walmart say they will not stock on current waves until
the current assortment is sold. Mostly 1 and 2 waves.
Full of cliffs and bbs of course.

TRUs in my area have no idea when they will get the wave 3s in
which is puzzling since Target has had them for weeks and
TRU usually gets stuff early here...

UPCs:

Vehicon: 653569743163
KO: 653569743064
Hot Shot: 653569743231

Focus your searches on Target as they usually buy small quantities
and are generally up to date. Good luck.

parts

I was with a buddy of mine earlier up checking at Walmart and Target. We found that our Target doesn't know specifics at ALL. The regular employees can't even check what has been ordered apparently.

At Walmart, however, we got good solid timeframe information and specifics about the wave 3 figures.

But that's just my experience, it's going to be different everywhere.

by **Fox Thiagarajan** » Thu May 10, 2012 6:39 pm

In my area Target receives the newest TF releases first, followed in order by TRU, Walmart, and then K-Mart. I find the TRU sales clerks to be the most helpful with Target associates behind them. Still waiting for wave 3. Should be any day now. Hope that helps.

by **pfcparts** » Fri May 11, 2012 2:04 pm

RAcast wrote:I was with a buddy of mine earlier up checking at Walmart and Target. We found that our Target doesn't know specifics at ALL. The regular employees can't even check what has been ordered apparently.

At Walmart, however, we got good solid timeframe information and specifics about the wave 3 figures.

But that's just my experience, it's going to be different everywhere.

?

Yeah I got the run around too, but ask them when
the last shipment came in and how often do they get
them per month.

Call in during your guessed times (they usually get a day
notice in advance on shipments) and you should be able to
land a few. Just because reps don't know doesn't mean you
can't figure it out. I already have all of the wave 3 deluxes
and wave 2 voyagers and the 2 commanders and breakdown;
doing this took me around 2 weeks.. all from target.
I haven't seen or heard of anyone getting any current figures
at Walmart anywhere...

When (if?) they do get them in Vehicons might be easier to find
as they generally buy 7-8 cases and stock them all at once
as opposed to target's BS trickle in method.

I'm beginning to wonder if it is a stock issue at Has/Tak
themselves as opposed to their distributor/demand...

Regardsless, good luck out there.