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News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:12 pm

Ryan, any Leader Ironhides at that (or any other) Target that you've seen? Thx.

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:46 pm

Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:Ryan, any Leader Ironhides at that (or any other) Target that you've seen? Thx.

Kmart is your best shot for him right now. I got an extra Ironhide for $28 or $29 after their sale and 20% off. The Kmart I went to had them for $34.99 instead of $37.99.

News Credits: 5 · by **dahpadre** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:54 pm

The Kmart on addison where I got ultimate prime from had ironhide there as well @ $34.99. Word is there have been a few Walmart sightings though.

News Credits: 2 · by **First-Aid** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:03 pm

I've seen a few ironhides at Targets here in Rockford too as well as a couple WalMarts.

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:05 pm

Seibertron wrote:
Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:Ryan, any Leader Ironhides at that (or any other) Target that you've seen? Thx.

Kmart is your best shot for him right now. I got an extra Ironhide for $28 or $29 after their sale and 20% off. The Kmart I went to had them for $34.99 instead of $37.99.

Ryan, I don't mean to belabor the point, but where does that 20% off come from? Is that automatic at the register? Coupon? Maybe this can help someone else too, unless I'm the only clueless one regarding this. Thanks!

by **3.8TransAM** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:51 pm

Ryan,
I'll be at Kane County Toy Show for sure, I'll either call off or swap shifts lol

I'm down for going to Slag a Con if u want to meet here and then we can go since im south of u anyhow and close to the highway. She won't want to go if I'm going with other Transformer folks anyhow :lol:

I am still on the hunt for a damned Grapple here.

I swapped a Kup for a Windcharger. Sent Kup to Germany for the dude from the news crew here,

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:19 am

Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:Ryan, any Leader Ironhides at that (or any other) Target that you've seen? Thx.

Kmart is your best shot for him right now. I got an extra Ironhide for $28 or $29 after their sale and 20% off. The Kmart I went to had them for $34.99 instead of $37.99.

Ryan, I don't mean to belabor the point, but where does that 20% off come from? Is that automatic at the register? Coupon? Maybe this can help someone else too, unless I'm the only clueless one regarding this. Thanks!

20% off coupon for Kmart comes from the purchase of a Burger King Transformers toy.

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:21 am

3.8TransAM wrote:Ryan,
I'll be at Kane County Toy Show for sure, I'll either call off or swap shifts lol

I'm down for going to Slag a Con if u want to meet here and then we can go since im south of u anyhow and close to the highway. She won't want to go if I'm going with other Transformer folks anyhow

I am still on the hunt for a damned Grapple here.

I swapped a Kup for a Windcharger. Sent Kup to Germany for the dude from the news crew here,

That's awesome that Dead Metal hooked you up. So you're getting a Euro packaged Windcharger? Very cool!

We'll have to chat some more about Slagacon as it gets closer, and depending on whether or not I have room in my car (not sure if I'm going to be a dealer or what at the show).

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:47 am

Seibertron wrote:20% off coupon for Kmart comes from the purchase of a Burger King Transformers toy.

Ha! The first of those coupons I saw were 5% off the video game, so I'd been throwing those out. Had a couple from my recent buys, and there it as, 20%! Thanks man, I'm getting this guy toDAY! This is why I love this site, the personal attention.

by **clubkid74** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:21 pm

I still need a grapple if anyone has an extra also new Lenox walmart still has few leader iron hide on the shelves and also walmart on Harlem and 103 rd has a but load of kreo,s. Starscream and optimus included

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:48 pm

Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:
Seibertron wrote:20% off coupon for Kmart comes from the purchase of a Burger King Transformers toy.

Ha! The first of those coupons I saw were 5% off the video game, so I'd been throwing those out. Had a couple from my recent buys, and there it as, 20%! Thanks man, I'm getting this guy toDAY! This is why I love this site, the personal attention.

Glad I could help you out my friend.

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:49 pm

clubkid74 wrote:I still need a grapple if anyone has an extra also new Lenox walmart still has few leader iron hide on the shelves and also walmart on Harlem and 103 rd has a but load of kreo,s. Starscream and optimus included

It seems like everyone is really intrigued with the Kre-O toys. I like them so far. The regular human Kreon figures I could do without though.

by **3.8TransAM** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:16 pm

Seibertron wrote:
3.8TransAM wrote:
That's awesome that Dead Metal hooked you up. So you're getting a Euro packaged Windcharger? Very cool!

We'll have to chat some more about Slagacon as it gets closer, and depending on whether or not I have room in my car (not sure if I'm going to be a dealer or what at the show).

Yeah, its multi-lingual on the back of the package. I haven't opened him yet, waiting to see if a deal on display cases comes thru(waiting to hear back from a friend of a friend deal)

News Credits: 3 · by **Autobot Firestorm** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:54 pm

Leader Ironhide picked up at KMart in Bloomington.....also spotted at Wal-mart in Normal.

HA Roadbuster picked up at KMart in Pontiac.

Finally spotted 1....count em, 1.....Generations Thundercracker at TRU in Bloomington. Picked up at BOGO 50%. Planning to repaint into Skywarp. I really wish they'd get all of the Seekers and Coneheads in the same theme/production line (instead of scattering them over a couple of lines).

AF

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:00 pm

After waiting for stupid Target to stock Leader Ironhide, I finally bought him at KMart w/ the 20% off coupon from Burger King. Paid about $3 more than I would have at Target, bec. I have the 5% off Red Card, but still a good dea. Seems like KM has better pricing and selection for DOTM than for ROTF. The KM in Des Plaines has the small TF section, and 2 stand-alone aisle displays w/ all the good stuff.

Also picked up another HA basic Whirl, so Ironhide can John Woo it. Excellent.

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:26 am

Thought my fellow Chicagoans would get a kick out of this joint contest from Seibertron.com and the RedEye's Geek To Me:

http://www.seibertron.com/geektome

And check out their interview with me: http://blogs.redeyechicago.com/geek-to-me/2011/07/11/transformers-fans-hail-the-arrival-of-japanese-headmasters/

by **nilocomic** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:15 pm

Managed to get the last Space Case at Elgin Target, but they still had a ton of Exclusive Bumblebees, Arcees, and one Jazz on an endcap at the front registers.

West Dundee Target had three or four Hatchets.

by **Chupacabra Convoy** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:44 pm

Hey can anyone pick up a Human Alliance Roadbuster for me? I have been looking around everywhere and all I see are more shelf warming Bumblebees and Skids.

News Credits: 5 · by **dahpadre** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:11 am

Chupacabra Convoy wrote:Hey can anyone pick up a Human Alliance Roadbuster for me? I have been looking around everywhere and all I see are more shelf warming Bumblebees and Skids.

There's a couple at my local Kmart. I'm in the south suburbs, (Orland/Crestwood) area. If you want I can grab it. Just let me know.

News Credits: 5 · by **dahpadre** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:49 am

Goupon has an active Hasbro Toy Shop coupon available for purchase until midnight tonight. Once you buy it, the gift card never expires. http://www.groupon.com/deals/hasbro-mil ... uu16244607 For $15 you get a $30 HTS Giftcard code. This will be handy with future purchases or with SDCC coming up.

News Credits: 2 · by **First-Aid** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 2:43 pm

Target on Hwy 173 in Rockford has one Leader Ironhide, 1 Roadbuster, and 3 Hatchets. Absolutely LOVE hatchet...hope he gets a deluxe fig. Considering trying a repaint on him to turn him into movie Tigerhawk...but I suck at art :roll:

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:37 pm

Marshalls on Butterfield Road, Yorktown Mall I guess, had a couple Leader Starscreams and a Leader Optimus (hooks version) for $25, along with the black Ratchet and Seaspray for $10. Pretty cool.

by **3.8TransAM** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:46 pm

1 Deep Dive left at Highland , IN TJ Maxx

Scored a Grapple there today for myself and a Lugnut and Deep Dive for other board members

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:49 pm

Target Rosemont had one single DOTM Space Case as of about 6:30 tonight. I wanted to find the Jazz repaint but no joy. Must has.

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 10:18 am

Here's an email I received from the Kane County Fairgrounds. Might go since it's oddly next weekend and not in June like it usually is.

CHICAGO TOY SHOW SUMMER A-FAIR

FRIDAY, JULY 22, SATURDAY, JULY 23, SUNDAY, JULY 24
2:00 pm to 9:00 pm

KANE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 525 South Randall Road, St. Charles IL 60174

$8.00 FAIR ADMISSION INCLUDES TOY SHOW FREE PARKING

The Chicago Toy Show has presented a summer event for 32 years, and after a six-year lapse, it is back! The Chicago Toy Show Summer A-Fair will be July 22 (Fri), July 23 (Sat), and July 24 (Sun) from 2:00pm to 9:00pm. This show will fill Trades South with antique and collectible toys and dolls. But this Trade Building full of treasures will be one of the highlights of the Kane County Fair, drawing shoppers to see what collectible toys are all about, and to see what bargains can be found. What better place to interest folks in playful Americana than at a County Fair?

The Kane County Fair is Fox Valley’s top rated summer event, drawing 34,000+ customers from the Chicagoland Suburbs. This enormous citified county fair excels over smaller versions in the variety and quality of events offered: amusement rides, musical entertainment, antique toys and dolls, magic shows, bull riding, rodeos, smash up derbies, truck pulls, beer tents, a petting zoo, and whatever else would add enjoyment to breezy July evenings.

The toys and dolls exhibited will represent a wide assortment of playful fun. Tin lithographed toys, cast iron automotives, battery operated toys, space toys from Flash Gordon to Star Trek to Star Wars, pressed steel automotives, robots, toy soldiers, G I Joe, action figures, farm toys, hot wheels, Tootsie Toys, Disney collectibles, character dolls, bisque dolls, Barbie dolls, American Girl Dolls, and everything related to children’s pastimes from by-gone days. Shoppers will find current collectible toys and dolls on display alongside vintage collectibles – the exhibits will represent playthings from the early 1900’s through the 1950’s to toys of the 1990’s. The show carries playthings that have recently sold out in stores, to items that have not been available for half a century and then some.

Enjoy our playful bit of Americana at the Fair. The $8 admission to Kane County Fair includes our Chicago Toy Show, and parking is free. We promise a pleasant evening of fun and relaxation with great collectible souvenirs to take home.