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Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:32 pm

Arrrrggghhhh - Though congrats man!

Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:18 pm

mazingaspidey wrote:Arrrrggghhhh - Though congrats man!

I think the part y'all should take away from this sighting is... it's showing up at a store that's not Ross!!! With more distribution, hopefully you will have better chances of finding this guy.

In GNO, there are 3 TJ Maxx's, but I wouldn't recommend the one on Lapalco Blvd, there just seemed to be a lack of toys in general. CP has hit the one on Vets, I'd say he should try again in the near future. What's odd about my find is my assumption they received one case of voyager figures: 1x Grappel, 1x Strafe, and 2x Lugnut. Where's Deep Dive? I did find DD at Ross a few weeks ago and am no longer trying to acquire him, but I wonder if the case assortment changed, or maybe that's what left after 2 cases were opened.

Happy hunting!

News Credits: 104 · Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:08 pm

I passed by the Clearview and Vets TJ Maxx's at lunch, saw the Lugnuts at the Clearview one (was tempted but something put me off). The Vets store had nothing from this line. And I agree about the WB store, they do not even have a toy section (last time I went they did not have one and that was last week).
Oh, if anyone needs a generations T-Cracker, hit the Chalmette Wal Mart, they have left 2 on the TF section in the front (on the other side of the Cars display).

I was in that neck of the woods, broke down and bought one.. Beautiful colors except the silver chip off his face right above his mouth..

Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:07 pm

RE: Lugnut. I have both JP and US versions of him. It's a cool sculpt, and I was tempted to get another at such a great price, but only if I were to start doing paint apps or other custom work. Was just really happy to pick up other figures that I didn't already own.

So, at least I know you and Mazinga need Grappel, I'll be on the look out. I wouldn't mind picking up an extra Bumblebee and Laser Prime at $7.99, lemme know if you see any.

And we probably all need Windchargers... bah. Keep hope alive, maybe we'll see them within the month. I'll keep an eye out.

Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:36 pm

TJ Maxx success! The Baton Rouge TJM had two Grapples, Two Strafe's and Two Lugnuts! Left a Grapple behind some Iron Man 2 mega blocks 'cause god knows no one wants any of those...

News Credits: 104 · Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:23 am

mazingaspidey wrote:TJ Maxx success! The Baton Rouge TJM had two Grapples, Two Strafe's and Two Lugnuts! Left a Grapple behind some Iron Man 2 mega blocks 'cause god knows no one wants any of those...

GAH!!! I wish they would send me to BR today...
But I seriously doubt it..

Oh and I fixed the paint chip on T-Cracker.. Looks like it was never there..

Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:19 pm

Found the Ark playset at the TRU on Vets. It's much bigger than I thought and definitely worth the 30 dollars.

Oh yea, has anyone seen Leader Ironhide? I checked TRU and Target with no luck. Didn't feel like driving to Walmart because I figured I wouldn't find it anyway.

Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:30 pm

WolfDawg wrote:Found the Ark playset at the TRU on Vets. It's much bigger than I thought and definitely worth the 30 dollars.

Oh yea, has anyone seen Leader Ironhide? I checked TRU and Target with no luck. Didn't feel like driving to Walmart because I figured I wouldn't find it anyway.

I found my LC Ironhide this past Monday at Target on Lapalco, but it was the only one there. It's still listed as available on hasbrotoyshop.com, and if you do some searching in the recent news, I believe there's an online coupon for your purchases through that site.

News Credits: 104 · Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:15 am

I *think* I am the only one of us that does not need a Windcharger. However if I stumble across any I will pick them up for you guys.

Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:42 am

necr0blivion wrote:
WolfDawg wrote:Found the Ark playset at the TRU on Vets. It's much bigger than I thought and definitely worth the 30 dollars.

Oh yea, has anyone seen Leader Ironhide? I checked TRU and Target with no luck. Didn't feel like driving to Walmart because I figured I wouldn't find it anyway.

I found my LC Ironhide this past Monday at Target on Lapalco, but it was the only one there. It's still listed as available on hasbrotoyshop.com, and if you do some searching in the recent news, I believe there's an online coupon for your purchases through that site.

Think I may just have to do that. I'm not the biggest fan of scavenger hunts, especially with the higher gas prices. :-(

News Credits: 104 · Sat Jun 25, 2011 10:37 am

I spotted one LC Ironhide this morn at the Clearview Wal Mart. I left him so if anyone needs him...

Sat Jun 25, 2011 2:07 pm

Cyber Bishop wrote:I spotted one LC Ironhide this morn at the Clearview Wal Mart. I left him so if anyone needs him...

Good to hear! Though I'm a little confused about what Walmart you're talking about since there's no Walmart in Clearview. Do you mean the one in Elmwood?

EDIT

Nevermind, it was the one in Elmwood. Thanks for the heads up CB. I also saw the Human Alliance Roadbuster there. There's one left.

Checked TJ Maxx and Marshalls and found nothing. TJ Maxx did have Voyager Lugnut, but that's about it.

News Credits: 104 · Sun Jun 26, 2011 9:14 am

Yeah, that is the same Lugnut I have been passing on.. I held it in my hands twice and still did not buy him.

News Credits: 104 · Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:32 pm

I stopped by the veterans TJ Maxx for lunch.. Saw a Strafe and Night Ops Ratchet that were not there on Friday.. Guess I missed Grappel again.. I am about to give up on finding him and not even look anymore as I seem to be wasting my time or something.

Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:48 pm

If it makes you feel any better the quality control on the ones I've picked up is terrible. Lugnut had a loose screw in the leg assemble which came apart in my hands. Grapple's arms and legs pop off if you sneeze funny. Makes me wonder if the whole batch didn't just sit in the sun on the way to the resellers.

News Credits: 104 · Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:25 pm

mazingaspidey wrote:If it makes you feel any better the quality control on the ones I've picked up is terrible. Lugnut had a loose screw in the leg assemble which came apart in my hands. Grapple's arms and legs pop off if you sneeze funny. Makes me wonder if the whole batch didn't just sit in the sun on the way to the resellers.

Not really.. :-?

Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:44 pm

mazingaspidey wrote:If it makes you feel any better the quality control on the ones I've picked up is terrible. Lugnut had a loose screw in the leg assemble which came apart in my hands. Grapple's arms and legs pop off if you sneeze funny. Makes me wonder if the whole batch didn't just sit in the sun on the way to the resellers.

I noticed that as well on my Grappel, regarding looseness. I just tightened up some of the screws and this helped out a bit.

Let's hope Windchargers sighted in the area (donde estan?) don't have any underlying issues.

Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:47 pm

Cyber Bishop wrote:
mazingaspidey wrote:If it makes you feel any better the quality control on the ones I've picked up is terrible. Lugnut had a loose screw in the leg assemble which came apart in my hands. Grapple's arms and legs pop off if you sneeze funny. Makes me wonder if the whole batch didn't just sit in the sun on the way to the resellers.

Not really..

I'm taking a break from "The Hunt" this week, but by all means will start up again soon and will keep both of you in mind if I find a Grappel (CB) or a Windcharger (MS).

Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:02 pm

Thanks man. I'll keep my eyes peeled on the next trips out to the resellers myself!

News Credits: 104 · Wed Jun 29, 2011 5:24 pm

Nabbed another Wheeljack and Thundercracker from the Manhattan Wal Mart. The Ross near Target had nothing either.

Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:10 pm

Didn't know Wheeljack was a hot commodity. I saw 3 of them at the Target on Vets Saturday.

Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:44 pm

Clearview TJ Maxx and Marshalls, nothing new

News Credits: 104 · Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:20 am

necr0blivion wrote:Clearview TJ Maxx and Marshalls, nothing new

Yeah, I have been trying to hit those two on a daily basis now.

WolfDawg wrote:Didn't know Wheeljack was a hot commodity. I saw 3 of them at the Target on Vets Saturday.

I just nabbed another one to transform and fool with.

Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:30 pm

Just found Warpath, Wheeljack, and Thundercracker at Vets Target. There's one Wheeljack left.

Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:40 pm

This probably belongs in the MS sightings thread, but the GF and I went to Biloxi to do some shopping for our bedroom and try our luck at some roulette (we lost). Along the way we stopped at a TJ Maxx and Ross in Gulfport. Whole lotta nothing, though the TJ Maxx did have oilpan and Mudflap, so maybe this is a sign that other scouts will make their way in soon.