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News Credits: 5 · by **dahpadre** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:13 pm

Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:Walmart in Glen Ellyn had 8 MP Skywarps, wow. Tempting.

Walmart.com has them for $49 with free site 2 store shipping. Tales away from the thrill of the hunt, but puts into the pocket.

News Credits: 3 · by **muswp1** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:31 am

The Elk Grove Wal-Mart had 4 or 5 Animated Megatrons and an equal number of Shadow Blade Megatrons marked down to $20. They were on an endcap in Hardware.

by **nilocomic** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:46 am

Has anyone spotted an Animated Ultra Magnus at Walmart recently? Preferably in the North/Northwest/West Suburbs. Thanks!

News Credits: 5 · by **dahpadre** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:40 pm

Not much I've seen personally on the sightings tip. Some posters from the TFW board have seen the new Nest Wave in downstate IL (springfield area). Also the new Mighty Muggs at the Aurora TRU. Me personally I have not seen much, but I've gotten plenty. Henkei Ghost Starscream, Buster Prime, and Amazon Japan exclusive Black Prime with DVD and legends Stealth Bumblebee. That was the real steal. $158.11 shipped 2day express. Save $100 plus by not using 3rd parties like BBTS, who want $250 before shipping.

News Credits: 3 · by **muswp1** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:21 pm

I haven't seen much in the way of noteworthy TF's in a while.

News Credits: 5 · by **dahpadre** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 2:33 am

Merry Christmas!

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 2:05 pm

Yay Walmart after-Christmas sale! They have Universe 2 Ultra for $15 (Skyfall, red Powerglide, and Hardhead), and univ 2 Voyagers for $11 (one Blades and a couple Dropshots, I got one of each).

New-wise, they have FAB Arcee. 'sit.

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:31 pm

Target in Villa Park had about 3 NEST Bumblebees, a Dirge (bought), and an Armorhide. Man, Armorhide looks awesome in those colors, great markings too. Their Dlxs are at $10 right now FWIW.

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:18 pm

Walmart in Glen Ellyn, Rt. 53 and Butterfield Rd, has 3 Recon Ironhides and 2 Bludgeons! I bought a Bludgeon, go get some! Hup hup!

by **clubkid74** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:36 am

target in new lenox on route 30 had about 5 burning the fallen on clearence for 10.98 and about 7 leo prime for 9.98 on clearence on back end cap in toys i got 1 of each

by **clubkid74** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:38 am

is Bludgeon worth it how does he look. i want lockdown so bad that is what i am looking for and the new ha set

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:03 am

Bludgeon is awesome. If he were an Autobot, he would be love. But he's a Decepticon, so he is rage and destruction. Nice articulation, great molded details. The way the turret folds open to hold his small blade is just beautiful to watch. Totally worth it.

If he has any flaws, it's all the orange visible on tank mode. Seems counter-intuitive for a jungle environment. A little paint could fix that tho. HTH

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:15 pm

Walmart in Villa Park, rt. 83, had two each of the ROTF Robot Heroes Desert Devastation and Shanghai Attack (name?) sets, I bought one of the Dev ones. It's so cool! Little Dev is so chunky and cool. I modded his right arm so it lowers a little more. The Skids and Mudflap cars are really neat- modded them to so they are free of their bases. It's a sickness I have. Wee little Lennox is adorable, altho he looks more like Ray Stantz from the old Ghostbusters cartoon. Seems like it should have been Simmons in this set. *shrug*

by **nilocomic** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:36 pm

Streamwood Target had 1 Bludgeon and 1 Recon Ironhide, and now it only has Ironhide. :grin:

News Credits: 3 · by **muswp1** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:15 pm

Target in Elgin had two each of Armorhide, NEST Bumblebee and Dirge along with the usual shelfwarmers.

News Credits: 3 · by **muswp1** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:06 pm

The TRU in Algonquin has six Insecticons sets and four Perceptors along with 2 each of the NEST deluxes and a ton of TRU exclusive figure sets.

Wal-Mart in Algonquin had a Recon Ironhide (but no Bludgeon).

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 9:46 am

Vulla Park Walmart, Rt. 83 near St. Charles Rd., had one Human Alliance Barricade this morning, which I bought. Sorry. They may have more, tho.

This Walmart is one of their newly-redone stores, w/ the large grocery section, etc., and it seems like they might be getting some TFs before other area WMs. They also have the new ROTF NEST Deluxes, Armohide, Bumblebee, and Dirge, as well as the ROTF Robot Heroes sets, Shanghai Attack and Desert Devastation. FWIW.

News Credits: 5 · by **dahpadre** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:24 am

Toys R Us on 82nd Cicero had the Nest 2-pack Soundwave and Bumblebee. There were 2 left. Now the hunt begins for animated Arcee and Ratchet

by **nilocomic** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:49 am

Definitely on the lookout for those new Animated figures anywhere around the northwest suburbs. Needs me some Arcee and Ratchet!

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:53 pm

nilocomic wrote:Definitely on the lookout for those new Animated figures anywhere around the northwest suburbs. Needs me some Arcee and Ratchet!

That's what I just stopped by for as well. Hoping someone can point me in the right direction to where I can find these figs. i'll keep you guys posted if I see them anywhere.

News Credits: 5 · by **dahpadre** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 3:03 pm

Seibertron wrote:
nilocomic wrote:Definitely on the lookout for those new Animated figures anywhere around the northwest suburbs. Needs me some Arcee and Ratchet!

That's what I just stopped by for as well. Hoping someone can point me in the right direction to where I can find these figs. i'll keep you guys posted if I see them anywhere.

I saw a bunch of the 2-packs on the south side. I know you're way up north though.

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 3:04 pm

dahpadre wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
nilocomic wrote:Definitely on the lookout for those new Animated figures anywhere around the northwest suburbs. Needs me some Arcee and Ratchet!

That's what I just stopped by for as well. Hoping someone can point me in the right direction to where I can find these figs. i'll keep you guys posted if I see them anywhere.

I saw a bunch of the 2-packs on the south side. I know you're way up north though.

bunch of the 2 packs? 2 packs of Arcee and Ratchet?

News Credits: 5 · by **dahpadre** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:37 pm

2 animated ratchets left at the Melrose Park TRU

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:37 am

I stopped by the Schaumburg and Golf Mill TRUs earlier tonight. The Schaumburg one looks like it hadn't been restocked yet from Christmas. The Golf Mill store had 1 Jazz, 2 Shockwaves and 1 Movie Prime Mighty Muggs in stock plus a lot of the TRU exclusives. I didn't seen any sign of Animated Arcee and Cybertron Mode Ratchet. Maybe they'll show up in the northern or northwest suburbs tomorrow or Thursday.