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News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Sun May 20, 2007 7:08 pm

Checked Penrith, Mt Druitt and Stanhope Gardens Kmart's. Nothing.
It seems South West Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide are the places to be to get them.

Some Targets in North Melbourne have also started stocking the movie figures.

Im surprised, the Kmart prices for the movie figures are all in line (or cheaper) with the prices for the Cybertron/Classics lines. Why then are the protoforms more expensive? $95 for a leader figure is a bit expensive isnt it?

News Credits: 2 · by **Robzimus Prime** » Sun May 20, 2007 11:51 pm

i_amtrunks wrote:$95 for a leader figure is a bit expensive isnt it?

I’ve been to a few different K-marts around Adelaide and it seems that only 1 or 2 are actually stocking movie figures, real gear, Cyber slammers, Plushies, and FABs at the moment. I thought it was pretty weird that they would have noting out at all in the past couple of weeks, and then stock their shelves during their 20% off sale.

Personally, I’m picking up as much as I can while they’re a bit cheaper. I agree $95 for Leader Prime is ridiculous (even $75, which is what I paid, is steep). Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great figure! I think this just means I may have to be selective with what movie figs I get.

Maybe if the Howard Government gave us all a “Transformers Collector’s Bonus” before this year’s election they'd get more votes!!!

News Credits: 5 · by **Gutsman Heavy** » Mon May 21, 2007 12:17 am

yep my local k-marts in Adelaide (Tea Tree Plaza, Inglefarm) must be sitting on their figs till the sale ends

by **Saya** » Mon May 21, 2007 12:41 am

I went back to Kmart today, and all the deluxes had been sold, except the Protoforms. Still plenty of everything else though, I nabbed a Ratchet. I'm done til the next wave

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Mon May 21, 2007 1:19 am

Sheogorath wrote:I went back to Kmart today, and all the deluxes had been sold, except the Protoforms. Still plenty of everything else though, I nabbed a Ratchet. I'm done til the next wave

You know I hate you right?

To be honest I was very surprised that any Kmarts stocked the new Movie merchandise during the 20% off sale, the reason they have the sales is usually to clear the shelves to put out the new goods...

Wonder how long before Ebay.au is inundated with "rare" Movie merch?

by **Saya** » Mon May 21, 2007 1:40 am

i_amtrunks wrote:Wonder how long before Ebay.au is inundated with "rare" Movie merch?

Not very long :-P

News Credits: 2 · by **Robzimus Prime** » Mon May 21, 2007 2:33 am

i_amtrunks wrote:To be honest I was very surprised that any Kmarts stocked the new Movie merchandise during the 20% off sale, the reason they have the sales is usually to clear the shelves to put out the new goods...

I'm starting to wonder if a few K-marts have made a mistake and released the figs too early!

News Credits: 2 · by **Powersurge** » Mon May 21, 2007 2:58 am

Well no sign of the new movie toys here, yet!!!

Just the protoforms, got myself Screamer today, was on sale, from NZ$29.99-$23.99 so I now have all the movie toys!Well the ones bloodywell released here anyways!!!

by **voice of hoist** » Mon May 21, 2007 3:22 am

Hey Robzimus, which Kmarts did you find movie stuff at? What did they have left? Had no luck myself and the sale's about to end!

News Credits: 2 · by **Robzimus Prime** » Mon May 21, 2007 5:01 am

The main one was Kmart Firle. Late this afternoon they had Blackouts, Ratchets, Barricades, Brawls, and of course Protoforms, from the main movie line. They also HAD a couple of Leader Primes, but I think they’re all gone now!

Apart from all the other stuff like Real Gear and FABs, I noticed something new today… a ‘Transformer Toothbrush’ that really “transforms”. It seems like they’re going merch crazy!

by **voice of hoist** » Mon May 21, 2007 8:03 am

Thanks very much!

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Mon May 21, 2007 5:48 pm

Sheogorath wrote:
i_amtrunks wrote:Wonder how long before Ebay.au is inundated with "rare" Movie merch?

Not very long

So far only the Protoforms... that is surprising.

Robzimus Prime wrote:Apart from all the other stuff like Real Gear and FABs, I noticed something new today… a ‘Transformer Toothbrush’ that really “transforms”. It seems like they’re going merch crazy!

If we get even half the stuff that is getting a US release, expect Transformers Merchandise to be in every department of every store, from foodstuffs to linen, furnishings to Bike safety gear.