The Energon Pub

by **ServO** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:40 pm

Iron Prime wrote:wow, you're on a roll! I haven't seen a waspinator for some time now - just that one a while back.

Not a TF, but Target has a great pop deal right now:$3 12-packs. And if you buy 5 you get a $5 gift card!

Yeah I totally got in on the 12-pack deal last night...

I might just bite the bullet and buy Waspinator online...I know that as soon as I do that, the shelves are going to be clogged with him.

by **Prime Riblet** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:26 am

Rochester has been pretty dead lately. Nothing new is on the shelves that I have seen.

I just bought pop at walmart a couple days ago.....that sucks. i would have preferred to get a good deal at Target. :-x

by **ServO** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:42 am

Yeah...I was gonna cruise down to Rochester this weekend to check things out, but you've convinced me otherwise...Someday I will own Waspinator though...no matter how crappy of a fig he is...he will be mine.

News Credits: 2 · by **Seibermore** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:49 pm

ServO wrote:Yeah...I was gonna cruise down to Rochester this weekend to check things out, but you've convinced me otherwise...Someday I will own Waspinator though...no matter how crappy of a fig he is...he will be mine.

NOOOO. Wally world overstocked with animated and there is a Waspinator! I already have one so get this one quick!

by **ServO** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:51 pm

Seibermore wrote:
ServO wrote:Yeah...I was gonna cruise down to Rochester this weekend to check things out, but you've convinced me otherwise...Someday I will own Waspinator though...no matter how crappy of a fig he is...he will be mine.

NOOOO. Wally world overstocked with animated and there is a Waspinator! I already have one so get this one quick!

Dude, pick it up for me and I'll pay you for it...seriously tho...I'm really starting to get pissed about Wasp...I'm at the point where Ima take all my TF's down, box 'em up and replace them with model aircraft...real estate is at a premium here, and those jets take up alot of room.

by **Prime Riblet** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:15 pm

ServO wrote:
Seibermore wrote:
ServO wrote:Yeah...I was gonna cruise down to Rochester this weekend to check things out, but you've convinced me otherwise...Someday I will own Waspinator though...no matter how crappy of a fig he is...he will be mine.

NOOOO. Wally world overstocked with animated and there is a Waspinator! I already have one so get this one quick!

Dude, pick it up for me and I'll pay you for it...seriously tho...I'm really starting to get pissed about Wasp...I'm at the point where Ima take all my TF's down, box 'em up and replace them with model aircraft...real estate is at a premium here, and those jets take up alot of room.

I was there a few days ago and all I saw was the normal Swindle, Blazing Lockdown etc. Well, that is awesomatic and cool. Don't worry though; I won't touch Waspinator.

by **Prime Riblet** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:26 am

They are all stocked up right now. I just went there a little bit ago, and picked up Samurai Prowl. That's about all I saw that I wanted.

Waspinator was there on the front of one of the pegs-I stuck him in the back of the group just in case anyone here wants him.

by **ServO** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:08 pm

Ok...I can relax for a little bit now...I found Waspinator.
Toys-R-Us has all of thier deluxe figures 20% off...animated AND Universe...then I got in on the super deal at Target with the Shockwave and Sunstorm exclusives for $4.99...I picked up 2 more each of them...I mean come on...4 Voyager and 4 Activators for 20 bucks??? Deal of a lifetime.

by **Iron Prime** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:37 am

ServO wrote:Ok...I can relax for a little bit now...I found Waspinator.
Toys-R-Us has all of thier deluxe figures 20% off...animated AND Universe...then I got in on the super deal at Target with the Shockwave and Sunstorm exclusives for $4.99...I picked up 2 more each of them...I mean come on...4 Voyager and 4 Activators for 20 bucks??? Deal of a lifetime.

$5?! How'd you score that?

by **ServO** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:16 pm

Iron Prime wrote:
ServO wrote:Ok...I can relax for a little bit now...I found Waspinator.
Toys-R-Us has all of thier deluxe figures 20% off...animated AND Universe...then I got in on the super deal at Target with the Shockwave and Sunstorm exclusives for $4.99...I picked up 2 more each of them...I mean come on...4 Voyager and 4 Activators for 20 bucks??? Deal of a lifetime.

$5?! How'd you score that?

I know, right!?!?! I didn't belive it myself until I brought them up to the register, but Target has (or had) all of the exclusive Sunstorm and Shockwave packs marked down from $24.99 to $4.99 each.
I already had both of them, but at that price, I picked up 2 more of each for kicks...who knows...maybe I can use those extra seeker molds for customs or something...I'm certain someone will figure out a cool Galvatron mod for Shockwave sooner or later...for now they'll just stay in the boxes though.

by **Prime Riblet** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:17 pm

if anyone is still looking for a Waspinator, there was a bunch at Rochester TRU. just to let you know.

by **ServO** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:50 pm

Yeah I JUST picked up my second Waspinator tonight at Toys-R-Us...they were still 20% off...I also grabbed Leo Prime on sale at Target...not sure why I bought him, but I think eventually he might make a nice Razorclaw custom....I also grabbed another Hotshot on clearance at Target for $5.98.
Vector Prime, and Bruticus would be nice additions.

News Credits: 2 · by **Seibermore** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:24 am

Eh I am in love with Masterpeice Grimlock. Right as I opened him I loved him already. At first I didnt want him but I changed my mind.

Same old targets and Walmarts are the same except we have Hot Shot and Ratchet.

by **ServO** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:09 pm

Hey all...Just wanted to let you know that I stopped by Hot Comics and Collectables on 66th and Penn Ave tonight, and they had 2 Alternators MIB for like $24.99
I bought the Sideswipe, but left the Smokescreen if anyone's interested...I might go back next week and grab Smokescreen if he's still there...if I remember...if he isn't there, I hope it's one of you guys that get him...considering they retailed for $19.99 back when, $25 doesn't seem like a bad deal.

If anyone knows where I can score a Movie Longarm...PLEASE let me know...I don't care if he's loose or whatever...I just need his head.

Thanks!

by **Prime Riblet** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:50 pm

Just got Countdown at TrU in Rochester. They had Darkwind also.
Sorry, but I grabbed the last Countdown. At least we know they are out though.

by **Iron Prime** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:23 pm

Awesome! I want Countdown bad! (had the original as a kid)

by **ServO** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 4:32 pm

Iron Prime wrote:Awesome! I want Countdown bad! (had the original as a kid)

I dunno where you are in relation to Ridgedale, but the Toys-R-Us there had like 3 or 4 each of those figs not more than 3 or 4 days ago.
I would have taken Darkwind if they had done something different with his head, but meh, I passed on both figs.
Get 'em while they're hot!

Still looking for Longarm and still wondering about figs such as activators cliffjumper, and the new Vector Prime fig...

by **Prime Riblet** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:03 pm

ServO wrote:
Iron Prime wrote:Awesome! I want Countdown bad! (had the original as a kid)

I dunno where you are in relation to Ridgedale, but the Toys-R-Us there had like 3 or 4 each of those figs not more than 3 or 4 days ago.
I would have taken Darkwind if they had done something different with his head, but meh, I passed on both figs.
Get 'em while they're hot!

Still looking for Longarm and still wondering about figs such as activators cliffjumper, and the new Vector Prime fig...

The Vector Prime situation is starting to get frustrating. I haven't see that guy anywhere.

by **ServO** » Sun May 10, 2009 5:35 pm

Ok...It has been WAYYYY too long since anyone has posted anything in here, but considering that there hasn't been really any action on the retail scene....well...
I went down to Rochester this weekend to visit my folks...I have to say Rochester has the CLEANEST and most well organized Toys-R-Us that I've ever seen. Nothing new to report from there, but I thought that I'd throw that out there.

The Target in Minnetonka is stocking the new TF movie robot heroes. I didn't buy any of them since I can't stand RH, but it was worth mentioning.
On my way home today I stopped at Target in Hopkins and they had 2 (YES 2!!!) Activator Cliffjumpers. I bought one of them since it was a must have. They also had Activator Dirge, but I passed on it. Also, the rest of the Universe figs were on clearance...all they had was Onslaught, but for $20 it isn't a bad deal. Also the remainder of their Target Exclusive Animated 2 packs (Shockwave and Sunstorm) were also on clearance for like $14 and change. I'd personally wait for the second markdown to pick these guys up if I hadn't already purchased 2 more of each that day they were goin' for $4.99

Still lookin for a Movie Longarm fig...all I really need is the head, so if anyone spots one, lemme know!

by **Iron Prime** » Mon May 11, 2009 9:11 am

It has been quiet. I saw Robot Hero's the Target in Savage yesterday - didn't look at the activators though...

Some Univ. Cheator's on clearance, but that's about it.

A few places have been stocking Star Trek toys for those interested. (some nice Hot Wheels die-cast models of Enterprise A and D, Reliant, etc for example)

by **Prime Riblet** » Wed May 13, 2009 9:11 pm

Roch has been super dead for quite a while. If you missed any deluxe Animated figures, there are quite a few at all the normal places. I finally saw Wreck Gar at TRU in case anyone wants to know.

by **ServO** » Thu May 28, 2009 4:56 pm

Bleh...sick of seeing absolutely nothing here, so I thought I'd give it a bump.
I posted sightings for Prime, Starscream, Ironhide and that goofy lookin red construction vehicle along with all sorts of gravity bots at the Hopkins Target. I'm excited to start seeing these craptacualr toys in stores so we can get on with it you know? Seems to me that some of the best figs I've seen lately were all the figures to follow the last movie line. Maybe I'll collect GI Joe or something for awhile.
It was good to hear about the TrU re-issues of the Insecticons and Perceptor...so apparently all hope is not lost.

by **Iron Prime** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:04 pm

ServO wrote:It was good to hear about the TrU re-issues of the Insecticons and Perceptor...so apparently all hope is not lost.

Really?! That's awesome! Looks like my wallet will be taking another hit.

I was at the Toys R Us on Co. Rd. 42 today in Burnsville and they had Countdown and Dreadwing - but that was about it.....

by **Fearing** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:03 pm

"It was good to hear about the TrU re-issues of the Insecticons and Perceptor...so apparently all hope is not lost."

Yeah, so far only confirmed in Canada, but if they don't come here I'll freak. Kinda wish they'd rerelease some of the ones they already rereleased(rererelease?)a few years back as I missed out on Powermaster Optimus, Soundwave, the Seekers, and honestly, there's a bunch I'd get now if I could, but ebay prices are nuts.

If you really want some ROTF figures I saw the toy store in the Nickelodeon theme park in MOA has some Voyagers. Saw a couple Optimus's there today.

by **ServO** » Fri May 29, 2009 6:13 pm

I stopped back at the Hopkins Target this afternoon, and ALL new movie figs were in stock and ready for sale. I talked to my buddy there, and he said that all the metro Targets moved the release day ahead to today. He didn't say why. I promised my GF that I would only buy 1, so I walked away with Sideswipe.

Happy hunting!