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News Credits: 3 · Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:04 pm

Unfortunately i cannot help you there. I live near the Springfield AO, which is about 3 1/2 hours away, i dont travel up that way much. Hopefully someone from that area can chime in.

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:42 pm

Here is what i spotted at the Target in Springfield. They finally got more of the Micromachine blind boxes and after running the codes, it looks like there is/was at least 2x clear Ratchet for those lookign for him. For the rest, they had at least one of each.

From the Jada diecast stuff, they had the ROTB Off-road Bumblebee for those looking for him.

Otherwise not much exciting/new that i have spotted on the shelves from any of the stores. Its almost sad!

Happy hunting,

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:05 pm

Another out of the blue find. At the Walmart in Ozark I spotted Armada Universe Megatron. They only had one so good luck.

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:45 am

Not sure how long this has been in the store but the Target in Branson has RID 2000 Universe Tow-Line. Seven to be exact. Now these are located on an end cap a row over from were the Transformers are actually located.

Happy hunting

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:53 pm

This has to be the best finds in so long. Coming back from Nashville stopped at the Walmart in Sikeston. They had the entire Toxitron line. I picked up Sideswipe and Cloudcover. For the remaining deluxes obviously only one Dead End but there was at least two each of the others. Then had two remaining of Cloudcover. For the Leader class guys, they had at least three each.

In addition, they had 2x Studio series 103 ROTB Rhinox and one Studio series 4 Gamer Edition Megatron.

I honestly can't remember the last time I saw this many in a store.

Happy hunting

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:26 pm

I would say the Target in Springfield finally had something new on the shelves. From the Buzzworthy line, they had AOE Grimlock x2 and the two pack Ironhide and Prowl x2. Not pictured is Tow-Line but they have plenty of him on the peg. Otherwise nothing earth shattering.

I still haven’t seen anything from the Toxitron series at the Walmarts near me. Glad I was able to pick a couple of them up from the Walmart in Sikeston coming home from a trip.

Good luck,

SGM

Sat Aug 19, 2023 7:41 am

Picked up Cloudcover at Walmart in Springfield (N Kansas Exp). Also had Toxitron and the smaller G2 bots. No Grimlock.

News Credits: 3 · Sat Aug 19, 2023 7:52 am

Congrats on the finds and appreciate you posting it. Thats one Walmart i forget to stop by.

News Credits: 3 · Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:14 pm

Not really toy related but looks like Walmart will have Optimus Primal and Optimus Prime costumes for kids and a blaster. These were spotted at the Walmart in Nixa.

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Thu Aug 31, 2023 1:48 pm

Stopping by the Walmart in Monett they actually had Studio series 86 Brawn (3) and Gamer Edition 05 Cliffjumper(2).

Happy hunting

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:39 am

Those looking for the newer core class releases, the Walmart off South Campbell in Springfield had the following.

Noah Diaz Exo-Suit, Novakane, and Frenzy (red).

After what I bought, there was still one each of those three, as of 1030 this morning. The only one I bought two of was Novakane.

Happy hunting

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:51 pm

Another find, this time from the Walmart in Nixa- Studio series 104 ROTB Nightbird and 105 ROTB Mirage.
Unfortunately they only had one Nightbird, leaving a lonely Mirage on the pegs.

It’s finally good to see more newer releases in the stores. While buying on line seems the way to go, i still like the hunt.

Happy hunting

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:36 pm

If anyone is looking for Nightshade from the Earthspark series, the Walmart in Nixa has at least three. They had four i purchased one for myself. In addition, not pictured they had plenty of Shockwave and Grimlock if you’re needing them as well.

Otherwise, it’s the same ol crap at that Walmart.

Happy Hunting,

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:08 am

At the Walmart in Ozark I spotted Studio Series 104 Nightbird x2 and one 105 Mirage. In addition, they had one Legacy Evo Shadow Striker for those interested. Believe it or not, found one Legacy Inferno hanging out.

Happy hunting

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:09 pm

This is not about any new find. Since I post alot on here, I'm signing off the net for a bit. So no updates from myself will be posted. Want to wish those good luck in the hunt for those select Transformers you are looking for.

To you and your family Happy Thanksgiving and have a Merry Christmas.

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:18 pm

Up until this point the only Retro Movie character I've seen in a store was Starscream. Today at the Hobby Town USA store in Springfield, I spotted Thundercracker on the shelf.

In addition, they had two Premium Finish GE-01s.

Otherwise there hasn't been much out there to jump up and down about.

Happy hunting,

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:46 am

Spotted Studio Series 86 Scrapheap and Gamer Edition Starscream at the Target in Springfield. They have only one Scrapheap sitting there.

Happy hunting,

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:41 pm

While this isn't really anything new, it's the first time seeing this in the store. At my local Walmart in Nixa, I found on the shelf Studio Series 86 Snarl. I about fell over. Unfortunately, it was the only one.

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:05 am

Haven't been by a Target in awhile. Ended up stopping by the one in Branson.

They had all of Wave 1 United deluxes minus Animated Bumblebee. Some were located on the end cap of the Barbie asle. In addition they had Gamer Edition Sideswipe and Studio Series Concept Art Sunstreaker.

Almost forgot, then even had Core Class Cheetor.

I just left there (27 Apr), 11 am central time for anyone wondering.

Happy Hunting

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Tue Jun 04, 2024 3:02 pm

Another random find unfortunately there was only one on the shelf.. I found Legacy United Silverbolt at the Walmart in Springfield off Campbell AVE. This Walmart use to be one of the best in having new stuff but like many other stores its the same ol stuff clogging up the shelves.

I still like the “hunt” part of collecting. For those who are looking, good luck and happy hunting,

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Mon Jun 10, 2024 4:53 pm

This is more to show what is actually out there, should say what is NOT in the stores. This was taken this morning at the Target in Springfield.. I guess one good thing, you can see the repack of ROTB Primal, so that meant the Concept Art Megatron was there at some point.

Gotta love it but good luck to those finding the Concept Art Megatron,

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Tue Jun 11, 2024 9:58 am

EDIT:

Had to share this, when I checked out, it rang up at $34.99. I did t see anything showing it was on sale. Can't believe that. Not sure if Sandstorm is on sale, can't hurt to check whoever snags him up.

I guess if you talk crap, the store listens, hahaha. Had to run into Home Depot again, so I thought what the heck, stop by Target again as well.

On the shelf I spotted Tigerhawk and Sandstorm. Unfortunately, only one of each. Looks like more repacked SS ROTB Primal.

I snagged the Tigerhawk.

Happy hunting,

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Tue Jul 02, 2024 10:36 am

From the Walmart off South Glenstone, in Springfield.

Cybertron Universe Starscream x1
Cybertron Universe Vector Prime x2
Cybertron Universe Chromia X2
Infernac Shard X2
G1 Universe Gears x2
Animated Bumblebee X2

Some are not pictured but this is as of 1034hrs, 2 July.

Happy hunting,

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Thu Aug 01, 2024 9:36 am

Latest finds today from the Target in Springfield. Sadly no 86 Bumblebee.

SGM

News Credits: 3 · Sun Aug 11, 2024 12:07 pm

For those looking for a deal on Leader Class Transformers, the Walmart in Ozark has them discounted to $27.00. They only had one Fallen, Galvatron, and Sludge but plenty of Armada Megatron and a couple of Blitzwings.

Happy Hunting,

SGM