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Sun May 24, 2009 11:47 am

Wow! been really quiet around here lately. Everyone out lookin at Meijer for ROTF figs?
I picked up Breakaway yesterday since i still cant find a Starscream. he's a little bit goofy lookin but he is really starting to grow on me.

Mon May 25, 2009 5:55 pm

I've just given up all hope of finding any early. Plus cash doesn't permit.

News Credits: 5 · Mon May 25, 2009 10:28 pm

Does anybody want an Optimus Prime head Slurpee mug? We just got them in at work and I can get a case at cost.

News Credits: 194 · Tue May 26, 2009 3:30 pm

It looks like the Roseville TRU is staying open past 9pm for an "early" chance to get ROTF toys. It's the only TRU in Michigan though. Sideswipe has been growing on me. Also, the new pics of Ejector are awesome! A transforming toaster!!! so hilarious. :grin:

Tue May 26, 2009 4:18 pm

Sideswipe is by far the best Deluxe in the new line. Just so everyone knows you need to point the "toes" up as far as they go and turn the heel parts in and he has absolutely no problem standing unaided. of course action poses might need a little help...

Tue May 26, 2009 9:57 pm

poorboy8u wrote:I've just given up all hope of finding any early. Plus cash doesn't permit.

Some of the stores are just plain being nuts. I did a little TF hunting today, and one of the Target stores had a huge section of...nothing. It was half of an isle that was completely empty, save for a sign that read "Transformers Revenge of the Fallen; Coming May 30th." 8-}

Anyway, I also found these, if anyone is interested:
Kalamazoo TRU has mostly TF animated, with a handful of Unicrons
Kalamazoo Kmart (Westnedge) has ROTF Leader OP and Megatron (1 each)

...the new line is the privilege of those with disposable income...

News Credits: 1 · Wed May 27, 2009 7:48 am

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:It looks like the Roseville TRU is staying open past 9pm for an "early" chance to get ROTF toys. It's the only TRU in Michigan though. Sideswipe has been growing on me. Also, the new pics of Ejector are awesome! A transforming toaster!!! so hilarious.

i know. its awesome. i will be there. i cant wait.

Wed May 27, 2009 8:59 pm

Jimotron Prime wrote:
poorboy8u wrote:I've just given up all hope of finding any early. Plus cash doesn't permit.

Some of the stores are just plain being nuts. I did a little TF hunting today, and one of the Target stores had a huge section of...nothing. It was half of an isle that was completely empty, save for a sign that read "Transformers Revenge of the Fallen; Coming May 30th."

Anyway, I also found these, if anyone is interested:
Kalamazoo TRU has mostly TF animated, with a handful of Unicrons
Kalamazoo Kmart (Westnedge) has ROTF Leader OP and Megatron (1 each)

...the new line is the privilege of those with disposable income...

I've seen that comming soon sign at the target on mich ave in canton. Big letdown that day.

News Credits: 3 · Wed May 27, 2009 9:42 pm

God Magnus wrote:Does anybody want an Optimus Prime head Slurpee mug? We just got them in at work and I can get a case at cost.

I still haven't seen them anywhere but I want to get the Bee ones

News Credits: 194 · Thu May 28, 2009 10:11 am

BBTS has preorders up for the EZ collection movie Devastator.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

It's pretty cool. Hopefully they announce at botcon that they are releasing these over here. If not, got one on preorder. at least I'll have one complete "micromaster" devastator. the little one looks cool. the big one, not so much. :grin:

Thu May 28, 2009 2:27 pm

Found the second wave of ROTF scouts today at the Lapeer Meijer and came home with my new favorite Transformer. Ransack is fricken awsome. He has a great alt mode, unique transformation and a steam-punkish bot mode. I wish they would make more antique vehicles. Also wish he was deluxe size. Oh well..

Fri May 29, 2009 9:34 am

And to think I was sad I had to work today at 5... Anyway, I combed the Ypsi-Arbor area today and found everything. Well, not everything, there weren't any store exclusives to be found, but I found basically everything from wave 1 and 2.

The Ypsi Target on Carpenter has wave 2 deluxes (Skids, Smokescreen, Brawl, Chromia, Wheelie), along with many leader OP and Megs, many W1 Voyagers (Iron Hide, SS, Prime, Angry Unicycle), The first wave of FAB's, Gravity Bots, Robot Replicas, All six of the scouts out right now, and I think that's it. I was able to buy what I wanted, no problem.

The Ypsi Walmart had Bumblebee and Soundwave, and I was also able to buy Soundwave...

The Ann Arbor Target had a crap-load of BB and Soundwave deluxes, as well as the same assortment as the Yspi Target (although they had no W1 or 2 deluxes out, just BB+SW). Of note, they had wave 2 Voyagers which includes the Ratchet repaint and The Fallen, who is really green, and really gives Megatron from the first movie a run for his money in the "what the hell is that?" alt form catagory...

The Target on Michigan Ave. in canton had a lot of wave 1 (Sideswipe, Sideways, Rampage, Breakaway), 2 and preview deluxes a plenty, along with wave 1 voyagers, leaders, and scouts. I haven't seen a leader Jetfire yet, so I'm assuming he isn't going to be on the shelves this weekend.

The Walmart on Bellville Rd. had a ton of Deluxes out including BB and SW, and a lot of wave 1. They also had W1 voyagers, leaders, FAB'S, and Robot Replicas. They were also the only store I went to that had ROTF Legends, so if you don't want to overpay at walgreen's, or wait for meijer to get them, I'd suggest Walmart. They let me buy a legend SS, so I assume it's all good.

Happy hunting!!!

Fri May 29, 2009 9:37 am

I don't know about the rest of Michigan, but the Walmart and Target in Flint put all their ROTF stuff out this morning. Walmart has all the wave one Deluxes and Voyagers and Target has the Wave 2 Deluxes and Voyagers. Picked up Starscream at WM and Skids and The Fallen at Target. Was going to pass on The Fallen but he just looked so bad-ass in the box...

Fri May 29, 2009 9:46 am

I ended up passing on the Fallen, but I agree that it cannot be overstated how bad ass he looked in the box...

News Credits: 194 · Fri May 29, 2009 10:16 am

I haven't had the chance to get out to find any ROTF stuff, but my TFCC free figure Heatwave came in the mail today. He's pretty cool. Like the new combiner head. too bad I only have one limb for him :-(

I was surprised to see how much less the botcon souvenir figures were this year than last year. now that I see them all together, Scourge and the Sweeps don't look that bad. Oh well. There's always next year :grin:

News Credits: 194 · Fri May 29, 2009 10:28 am

Has anyone seen the Target Exclusive Superion set yet? That's one of the few things I want

Fri May 29, 2009 1:30 pm

Doh! I forgot to look at Target for the superion set! Looks like im headed out again :-(

News Credits: 194 · Fri May 29, 2009 1:40 pm

I didn't see it at the Ann Arbor/Saline road target. picked up depthcharge. they didn't have any leader class. and the only deluxes they had were BB and Soundwave. there's a shitload of those guys. no superion

Fri May 29, 2009 6:04 pm

I went to the Mich Ave Target and scored Prime, Starscream, Soundwave, Dead End, and Ransack. There was plenty of everything left, but I saw neither Sideswipe nor Sideways, and only one Rampage. This was early in the afternoon.

I'll keep an eye out for the Exclusives, I'm gunning for Skywarp, Ramjet, Whirl/Bludgeon, Superion, and Bruticus, if any of you suave gentlemen are willing to hook me up. I'll return the favor if I happen to catch them first.

Looks like Swerve and (Deluxe)Dead End won't be out until Sep/Oct.

News Credits: 194 · Fri May 29, 2009 6:14 pm

ann arbor TRU was just putting stuff out as of 7pm. They had a bunch of sideswipes. I grabbed one

Fri May 29, 2009 7:04 pm

Battle Creek Target only had preview wave deluxes(and there were a lot of them), but I saw two of The Fallen a few voyager class Primes and a few Ironhides. No Starscream.

They also had Leader class Prime and one Megatron.

News Credits: 1 · Fri May 29, 2009 10:49 pm

the roseville tru toy preview was cool. supposedly the figures were availible all day. oh well. i picked up sideswipe breakaway wheelie knock out and rollbar. sidswipe is awesome. i think he's got a bit of a wolverine feel to his blades.

News Credits: 3 · Fri May 29, 2009 10:50 pm

megrimlockverbnoun wrote:And to think I was sad I had to work today at 5... Anyway, I combed the Ypsi-Arbor area today and found everything. Well, not everything, there weren't any store exclusives to be found, but I found basically everything from wave 1 and 2.

The Ypsi Target on Carpenter has wave 2 deluxes (Skids, Smokescreen, Brawl, Chromia, Wheelie), along with many leader OP and Megs, many W1 Voyagers (Iron Hide, SS, Prime, Angry Unicycle), The first wave of FAB's, Gravity Bots, Robot Replicas, All six of the scouts out right now, and I think that's it. I was able to buy what I wanted, no problem.

The Ypsi Walmart had Bumblebee and Soundwave, and I was also able to buy Soundwave...

The Ann Arbor Target had a crap-load of BB and Soundwave deluxes, as well as the same assortment as the Yspi Target (although they had no W1 or 2 deluxes out, just BB+SW). Of note, they had wave 2 Voyagers which includes the Ratchet repaint and The Fallen, who is really green, and really gives Megatron from the first movie a run for his money in the "what the hell is that?" alt form catagory...

The Target on Michigan Ave. in canton had a lot of wave 1 (Sideswipe, Sideways, Rampage, Breakaway), 2 and preview deluxes a plenty, along with wave 1 voyagers, leaders, and scouts. I haven't seen a leader Jetfire yet, so I'm assuming he isn't going to be on the shelves this weekend.

The Walmart on Bellville Rd. had a ton of Deluxes out including BB and SW, and a lot of wave 1. They also had W1 voyagers, leaders, FAB'S, and Robot Replicas. They were also the only store I went to that had ROTF Legends, so if you don't want to overpay at walgreen's, or wait for meijer to get them, I'd suggest Walmart. They let me buy a legend SS, so I assume it's all good.

Happy hunting!!!

I totally caved and bought a bunch... I can't wait to snag voyager Jetfire though. He's one I only want for the alt mode. But has anyone heard anything about a deluxe Jolt? I think he'd make a nice deluxe. I love Sideswipe...need to get a second one...

I so don't need to be buying TFs right now.......