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So who's bought him? Because so far there's been a lot of talk on where in the US he can be found and so on, but nothing as such on the TF itself.
Please, anyone who's bought him, what's the info on him? Like for example what does he come with? Any mold degradation? Any improvements over the Takara version? Good and bad points, that kind of thing.

Since those of us here in Europe don't know if he'll be getting released here, though I hope he does, then any information would be great.

Tony.

soooo if this toy does exist in some stores like some ppl have claimed then why the heck is not ON THE WEB SITE! I have done 100 searches for him under different things such as masterpiece starscream, starscream, and the upc it self yet NO INFO! I have checked hasbrotoyshop.com and cannot find him! If this is true then can someone find him on walmart.com and send me the link?
thanks!

dronein7g wrote:soooo if this toy does exist in some stores like some ppl have claimed then why the heck is not ON THE WEB SITE! I have done 100 searches for him under different things such as masterpiece starscream, starscream, and the upc it self yet NO INFO! I have checked hasbrotoyshop.com and cannot find him! If this is true then can someone find him on walmart.com and send me the link?
thanks!

It's not uncommon for items to be in stores long before they show up on walmart.com or hasbrotoyshop

true but this is killing me I have NEVER seen him in a store and I want him more then anything and would step over my own mother to get him J/K

Smokescreened wrote:So who's bought him? Because so far there's been a lot of talk on where in the US he can be found and so on, but nothing as such on the TF itself.
Please, anyone who's bought him, what's the info on him? Like for example what does he come with? Any mold degradation? Any improvements over the Takara version? Good and bad points, that kind of thing.

Since those of us here in Europe don't know if he'll be getting released here, though I hope he does, then any information would be great.

Tony.

Well, I just got mine tonight (for those that are interested, it's the Valley Ranch Wal-Mart in the Dallas area -- they had 9 on the shelf, and I saw at least 3 other cases on pallets waiting to be stocked). I haven't taken him out of the box yet, but here are some first impressions.

The blackwash is really hit or miss on some of the figures. I searched through all 9 that were out to find one that I was satisfied with. Some figures just looked dirty, and not "I've been flying around and have carbon deposits" but "the ceiling leaked on this figure" dirty. Some figures had some blue or red paint smears on the gray areas. Maybe it's just the sample set I had, but I am not so sure I would order this guy blind or get it from someone I didn't trust to rummage for the best one available. I am a little on the picky side, so take this with a grain of salt.

Having said that, I think he looks great and I can't wait to bust him out of the package. Lots of fun little features on him. If the blackwash isn't messed up, it looks really good and helps bring out the details. I don't have, nor have I ever seen in person, the Takara version, but I can't imagine that it would be worth twice the price of this version. Again, I love me some Starscream, so take this with another grain of salt.

Measuring through the package he's about 8 inches tall. He comes with a display stand, and two heads -- smirking and glowering. There's a big "Only at Wal*Mart" sticker on him, so I doubt he'll show up on hasbrotoyshop.com.

I'll post more once I open him up, if anyone is interested.

^^^i am VERY interested in some pics^^^

It might be an evil thing to say but I kinda of hope that they do only one run of these. that way it wont turn-into a DVD prime and clog up shelves and possible put walmart off of picking up more masterpieces.

yeah well I called the manager of my store (nite manager) 30 min ago with the upc and descroption and he said he would call back in 15 I will march down there and talk to him in person in about ten minutes and be back to you guys soon

izzo01 wrote:It might be an evil thing to say but I kinda of hope that they do only one run of these. that way it wont turn-into a DVD prime and clog up shelves and possible put walmart off of picking up more masterpieces.

while that is a fair point, you have to keep in mind that not every walmart is overflowing with dvd primes.

perhaps some just need to be more selective on there ordering...i dont know, i never claimed to know the inner workings of walmart.

I was wondering what this means, I ask all the stores where I live.. Live in the Tampa Bay area.. Its said on the telezone that none are in transit, none and order, and 0 in stock, I obviously know the what 0 in stock is...Can anyone explain this? Does this mean that they wont know if they have it unless it comes into the store that day.

Well what info I got from the harbinger of mental retardation I call the FARMVILLE Va Wal Mart store # 1486 is that they "cannot order it as it is a special item" I SAY BULL CRAP! I am going to wake up nice and early in the morning so I can call 1-800-wal-mart (if you want to complain I suggest that you do so) and raise as much heck as possible because I know one thing about wal mart if the customer complains and nags them enough the customer WILL get what they want!

dronein7g wrote:Well what info I got from the harbinger of mental retardation I call the FARMVILLE Va Wal Mart store # 1486 is that they "cannot order it as it is a special item" I SAY BULL CRAP! I am going to wake up nice and early in the morning so I can call 1-800-wal-mart (if you want to complain I suggest that you do so) and raise as much heck as possible because I know one thing about wal mart if the customer complains and nags them enough the customer WILL get what they want!

chill...the figure has only been spotted at a handful of stores. Give it a little bit of time before you completely freak out.

be that as it may I juat happen to hate my wal mart more then anyplace on the planet lol most of the employees do not even know where they are at lol im calling every store in the state looking for him now lol

TFBuyer wrote:

Doctor Reggae wrote:

MentalDragon wrote:

Doctor Reggae wrote:It'll probably be a while until he's in my part of Ohio too, from the sounds of things. I've called (or visited) the Walmarts in Lima, Findlay, Bowling Green, Napoleon, Defiance, Wapakoneta, Troy, Bellefontaine, Marysville, and the store at Tuttle Crossing in Columbus, all with no luck. A few of them have him on order, though, so I've got some room to hope.

I noticed you checked some of my local walmarts... I'll keep an eye out for them around here (North and East Columbus) if you help me out as well

No prob...I think the Marysville store said they had the UPC in the system...if I hear of anything in your neck of the woods, I'll PM you.

Hey you two--I'll get down on this as well, if you don't mind. I can cover the West/SW side of Columbus and maybe even West Jefferson if I get the chance. You keep me posted...I've got your backs.

Sounds good to me.

TinglingSensation wrote:Well, I just got mine tonight (for those that are interested, it's the Valley Ranch Wal-Mart in the Dallas area -- they had 9 on the shelf, and I saw at least 3 other cases on pallets waiting to be stocked). I haven't taken him out of the box yet, but here are some first impressions.

I didn't know anyone from Dallas (or Irving) posted here yet but I went to the Valley Ranch Super Wal-Mart this morning at 8am and found 14 MP Starscreams. I obviously took one so now there's 13 left. They are $48.88 each.

Those of you in Dallas who want one can pretty much find them here, maybe somewhere else in Dallas.

Happy Hunting!

does anyone know if walmart honolulu is up to date with TF releases?

I still think I am going to start hunting tomorrow. Walmarts in the Chicago area are always late with this ****

tom brokaw wrote:

Obsidian_Prime wrote:

Toyotus Superion wrote:I'm down to help anyone in southern california. I freqen orange county and san bernardino county plus everything in between.

Keep me posted.

same, here.... ive already checked 12 wallys and still no sign.

Tom, if you cant find it in CA. it probably isn't anywhere
here, I will keep looking in North orange county though

I don't suppose there's anyone from the New Orleans LA area (or surrounding areas) that frequents this board? Eh...I'll check the Walmarts around here after work tonight. Happy hunting people!

dronein7g wrote:be that as it may I juat happen to hate my wal mart more then anyplace on the planet lol most of the employees do not even know where they are at lol im calling every store in the state looking for him now lol

OK now that is way too many lols!!

No go in Cleveland. Checked. They don't have any in. Guess we'll have to wait.

Don't waste your time going to Hasbrotoyshop.com, as this is a walmart exclusive. The only reason they had the 20th Anniv. Prime is b/c that was being sold at target & walmart. HTS.com doesn't sell TRU exclusives either.
Wallyworld only dudes.

Called the WM's in North O.C. CA. and they said that it was in their system, but it was not in transit yet, and that it was "non-replenish-able" I'm sure the west coast will be the last to get it as usual.

Anyone know the average time for the items to hit the stores when it is in "transit"? One of my walmarts said there were 18 in transit yesterday. Went there today and they didn't have any...

carabuser wrote:Called the WM's in North O.C. CA. and they said that it was in their system, but it was not in transit yet, and that it was "non-replenish-able" I'm sure the west coast will be the last to get it as usual.

that is what all of the east cost wal marts are telling me