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It appears that everyone who wanted one or was able to snag one, did so. With that I will mention that as of 6:00 a.m Everett still had 2 MP SS, 1 of which I stashed behind a 20th Anniv. DVD Prime (I refuse to call that one an MP because of the re-paint and sorry excuse for a voice-over on the display base. My kids even turned their noses up at it.)
I also picked the brains of the stock crew in the toy section of the Lynnwood Wal-Mart this morning. They may get it in a few days but said that because of the size of the Everett store, Ev. Wal-Mart gets priority when it comes to stocking items like that. Which therefore means that, for the North end, Marysville is the first place to check, then Everett, Mt.Vernon and Lynnwood being dead last.
So, Tony, I guess for the next hunt in the North End, the pressures on us.


T.

I'm happy to see that everyone that wanted one got one.

If anyone else needs one pm me and I'll pick it up if I run into any more.

See patience comes to those who wait! I am glad you guys were able to get this awesome figure. I wasn't able to get a second one but I will keep on looking. I was able to pick up the 25th Anni G.I. Joe Cobra 5 pack, Firefly and Red Ninja this weekend so it wasn't a total loss!

Thanks to Barrelass and BB.206 for the PMs on MP SS. They're both good guys here and were nice enough to help out.

Unfortuanetly, I missed out on the MP this weekend! I hit Everett Walmart Saturday morning at 9am and didn't see anything, so I didn't bother with Marysville. I went about my normal buisness for the rest of the weekend and didn't think to check the forums.

So, if anyone sees an MP from Puyallop to Marysville, please let me know. I don't want anyone to pick one up for me - kind of a pride thing, I like to get them on my own. But please let me know the location and quanity - that way I'm not racing to Marysville if they only have 2 let. Thank you in advance!

As a consulation, at least the new Target Metallic SS will be easy to get. I have plenty of TargetS near by and I've never missed a Target exclusive for Star Wars or Transformers.

And of course, there is a MP SS on Ebay coming out of Seattle.

Jerk...

Cyberjet #7 wrote:Thanks to Barrelass and BB.206 for the PMs on MP SS. They're both good guys here and were nice enough to help out.

Unfortuanetly, I missed out on the MP this weekend! I hit Everett Walmart Saturday morning at 9am and didn't see anything, so I didn't bother with Marysville. I went about my normal buisness for the rest of the weekend and didn't think to check the forums.

So, if anyone sees an MP from Puyallop to Marysville, please let me know. I don't want anyone to pick one up for me - kind of a pride thing, I like to get them on my own. But please let me know the location and quanity - that way I'm not racing to Marysville if they only have 2 let. Thank you in advance!

As a consulation, at least the new Target Metallic SS will be easy to get. I have plenty of TargetS near by and I've never missed a Target exclusive for Star Wars or Transformers.

PM'd

Five Leader Primes spotted at both Renton Fred Meyer locations.
$44.99 though

Since it has been slow lately, I will ask if anyone has seen 25th Ann GI Joe Flint in stores, I guess he is the Comcept BB of the group.

I thought I would ask, is there anything anyone is still looking for? Only think I would need is the 20th Prime if it is $50 or under. Saw it a few times for that price, but didn't want it at the time/can't remember where now.

A few months back I found 20th Anniv. Prime for $50 at the Auburn Walmart. There were still about 6 when I left.

Cyberjet #7 wrote:A few months back I found 20th Anniv. Prime for $50 at the Auburn Walmart. There were still about 6 when I left.

On another note, did you ever find a place with MP Starscream for yourself?

No, I can't get out to that location you gave me till the weekend. I plan on checking some other Walmarts up here this weekend and if I can't find him I'll be ok. If you happen to be at your Walmart and can give me a count on MP SS, that would be great. But don't go out of your way...

I never got the Best Buy exclusives either, so it's no big deal. This gives me more $ to work on the Encore figures anyway.

Anyone here still looking for anything?

Still trying to track down Target exclusive Scout Class Strongarm. Last of the exclusive scouts for me till Stormsurge comes out. It might be tough making connections w/ya though since I'm in for a hectic week till Saturday afternoon. So, if I don't get one it isn't the end of the world for me. Not that much of a completist.

T.

MP Starscream has landed at the Covington Wal-Mart! I got the last one.

Elvaan wrote:MP Starscream has landed at the Covington Wal-Mart! I got the last one.

Nice work Elvaan!!! That had to have felt good!!

When I got mine (thanks to Barelass) I ended up pulling down 3 or 4 from the top shelf...to find the best one.

Then I heard over the intercom, "Security escort to toys, security escort to toys please."

I guess they didn't like me getting down high up merch without assistance? Screw the damn sign!!!

Got away scot free

skyblast wrote:

Elvaan wrote:MP Starscream has landed at the Covington Wal-Mart! I got the last one.

Nice work Elvaan!!! That had to have felt good!!

When I got mine (thanks to Barelass) I ended up pulling down 3 or 4 from the top shelf...to find the best one.

Then I heard over the intercom, "Security escort to toys, security escort to toys please."

I guess they didn't like me getting down high up merch without assistance? Screw the damn sign!!!

Got away scot free

I felt like doing the Cpt. Morgan pose.
I guess I should shun Wal-Mart for having MPSS on the bottom shelf...

T-Macksimus wrote:Still trying to track down Target exclusive Scout Class Strongarm. Last of the exclusive scouts for me till Stormsurge comes out. It might be tough making connections w/ya though since I'm in for a hectic week till Saturday afternoon. So, if I don't get one it isn't the end of the world for me. Not that much of a completist.

T.

I'll definantly keep a look out. Most Targets have brought back the Scout classes from Wave 1 (Clocker, Arcee) and 3 (Elita 1, Armorhide) and now they're pegwarming. Hopefully we'll see some variety towards Christmas.

The three or four Targets that I frequent up here in the North End seem to be inundated with all but Strongarm when they do have Scout class in stock. Part of me feels kind of silly for tearing around the countryside snatching them up like mad when they first came out since now I can grab any of them at my leisure, but it was rather exhilirating finding the Armorhides for Matt and I when they first hit the shelf.
"Thrill of the Hunt" as they say, which is why I enjoy this hobby/obsession so much.

Thanks for keeping an eye out for them.

T.

I felt the same about Thundercracker and Rescue Ratchet. When they first came out I grabbed the ones I could find even though they were alittle dinged up. Now I'm finding them pretty minty in other locations.

I'm considering cleaning up my MP Starscream, but I'm afraid that the plastic will crumble. I guess I'll hold off for now...until I do some more research.

There was one report (I think on this site) of a person who had an MP SS that had several pieces break during transformation, that could not be repaired.

The pics showed the plastic bending at certain joints - it seemed very weak, but who knows what they did in the first place...

Yeah...I saw those pictures, they didn't look too good. I'll wait to see more results before I do anything with mine.

Have you had any luck in finding a MP Starscream yet? I'll pm you if I see any this weekend.

No, nothing yet. Everett Walmart was dead when I went on Tuesday.

Lynnwood TRU had a minty Voyager Prime for my sealed set, though.

Well, I guess I found my limitation as far as going without that familiar exhiliration. The hunt is on for me now that I have found Legend class Blackout at the Everett Target. There was no dsignated area for it, no space on an end-cap, just 2 of 'em laying on the shelf under the 25th Anniv. GI Joes. (Now there's only 1. ) The also had nearly every scout class except Strongarm...of course.
Suffice it to say, I am now fired up to hunt down Legends Starscream before the next wave comes out and I plan to have Strongarm in my possesion by Saturday night come hell or high water!

On a milder side note, I also picked up my first TF Christmas Ornament of the season. Should look good on the tree nestled amongst Wolverine and my Tazmanian Devil Ornaments. I have a Taz tree topper with him wearing angel wings and a black leather biker jacket, which may seem like an odd thing to have but once you have actually met me, you'll realize that yeah, that actually is pretty fitting.
I'm sure Matt and Tony will back me up on this, right guys?

T.

hey everyone! its been a while since i posted a message.. ive been pretty busy with work and home life lately so i havent really been out to the stores. i did go to renton walmart last weekend to see if they had the MP SS, no luck.. but then again, he really isnt on my list. has anyone seen the 3 pack sams club exclusive with battle damage prime and arcee? i went there about 3 weeks ago but they didnt have any. again, not really at the top of my list but was just curious if anyone has seen them...

hope all is well with everyone!

Last I saw on the Sam's Club online site it said online exclusive or something on the three pack, but I am probably wrong since I am not a member of Sam's. On another note, Puyallup Walmart is all out of Starscreams. Looked like they were all out of the 20th Primes, unless I couldnt find a clearance section of toys. Saw in some other board that they were on clearance for $40 in some other state. If I can find one I think that is my last if it is on sale. May check the Walmart someone else suggested this week.