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News Credits: 251 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 1:32 pm

A perfect opportunity for fans who missed out on the Prime: First Editon figures! Mr. Shawn Smith-Ford dropped by to let us know that he spotted First Edition Bumblebee and Arcee at his local TJ Maxx in Lakewood, Colorado, for a whopping $6.99!

May the hunt begin!

News Credits: 2 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 1:53 pm

Here's Hoping my local One has Starscream and Cliffjumper.....the only two I never found

Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:26 pm

Holy sh*t! WHAT? :shock:

Of course, CO gets it (as does CA, right?). But over in IL????

Anywho, these would be great to get for repainting! Anyone else thinking this is early Xmas stock? :-?

Cause I say these appear everywhere (TJ/Marshalls) by Xmas... but still hoping they get something else, too! :PRAY:

News Credits: 122 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:38 pm

If I can't have proper, voyager-sized Insecticons, I WILL hunt until I have 6 FE Starscreams to re-enact "Armada."

:twisted:

News Credits: 1 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:03 pm

LOL I was at TJ Max in Rossford, Ohio right about the time this was posted and snagged BB, the only FE mold I was missing. YEAH!!!! They also had 1 more BB 1 Arcee and 1 Starscream.

News Credits: 241 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:15 pm

Metrosuplex wrote:Anyone else thinking this is early Xmas stock? Cause I say these appear everywhere (TJ/Marshalls) by Xmas... but still hoping they get something else, too!

I'd say more like leftover stock from the previous season.

News Credits: 122 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:20 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Metrosuplex wrote:Anyone else thinking this is early Xmas stock? Cause I say these appear everywhere (TJ/Marshalls) by Xmas... but still hoping they get something else, too!

I'd say more like leftover stock from the previous season.

Yea - weren't the First Edition figures showing up over 2 holiday seasons ago?

I wonder if we'll see any of the FE Voyagers.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:18 pm

hoping they do- I would definitely not mind an extra Optimus or Bulkhead

Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:53 pm

Fantastic. A second chance. I must get an Arcee to turn into Cybertron Ransack.

News Credits: 251 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:57 pm

ILL-Star wrote:Fantastic. A second chance. I must get an Arcee to turn into Cybertron Ransack.

...You know what? That ain't a bad idea.

Notify me when it's done.

Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:21 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Metrosuplex wrote:Anyone else thinking this is early Xmas stock? Cause I say these appear everywhere (TJ/Marshalls) by Xmas... but still hoping they get something else, too!

I'd say more like leftover stock from the previous season.

Haha... no. You misunderstand: I am wondering if these FE are the TJ Marshaxx Xmas stock! :roll:

Every Xmas, TJ Marshaxx gets a haul of some old TF product, right? Is THIS it, or can we expect something else (i.e. BH Prime)? :-?

News Credits: 251 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:23 pm

Metrosuplex wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Metrosuplex wrote:Anyone else thinking this is early Xmas stock? Cause I say these appear everywhere (TJ/Marshalls) by Xmas... but still hoping they get something else, too!

I'd say more like leftover stock from the previous season.

Haha... no. You misunderstand: I am wondering if these FE are the TJ Marshaxx Xmas stock! Every Xmas, TJ Marshaxx gets a haul of some old TF product, right? Is THIS it, or can we expect something else (i.e. BH Prime)?

Wait, wasn't Toys "R" Us the only ones that got the First Edition toys here in the States? :???:

Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:34 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
Metrosuplex wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Metrosuplex wrote:Anyone else thinking this is early Xmas stock? Cause I say these appear everywhere (TJ/Marshalls) by Xmas... but still hoping they get something else, too!

I'd say more like leftover stock from the previous season.

Haha... no. You misunderstand: I am wondering if these FE are the TJ Marshaxx Xmas stock! Every Xmas, TJ Marshaxx gets a haul of some old TF product, right? Is THIS it, or can we expect something else (i.e. BH Prime)?

Wait, wasn't Toys "R" Us the only ones that got the First Edition toys here in the States?

I hope I'm not the reason you said that. As far as I know, yeah it was a TRU exclusive (shared by BBTS).

"TJ Marshaxx Xmas stock", NOT Xmas stock of any other store, from any other previous year. I am saying this is the NEW TJ MARSHAXX XMAS STOCK FOR 2013. And yes, these are not "new" from 2013, but from a previous release (as someone else stated). OR, these are just randomly showing up with no relation to the upcoming Xmas season AND we will see a different line show up for the 2013 TJ Marshaxx Xmas selection. :???:

News Credits: 241 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:36 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
Metrosuplex wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Metrosuplex wrote:Anyone else thinking this is early Xmas stock? Cause I say these appear everywhere (TJ/Marshalls) by Xmas... but still hoping they get something else, too!

I'd say more like leftover stock from the previous season.

Haha... no. You misunderstand: I am wondering if these FE are the TJ Marshaxx Xmas stock! Every Xmas, TJ Marshaxx gets a haul of some old TF product, right? Is THIS it, or can we expect something else (i.e. BH Prime)?

Wait, wasn't Toys "R" Us the only ones that got the First Edition toys here in the States?

Exactly, like the GDO series they were Toys 'R Us exclusives. But liquidator stores buy up old stock for cheap, from any main chain.

News Credits: 122 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:41 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Exactly, like the GDO series they were Toys 'R Us exclusives. But liquidator stores buy up old stock for cheap, from any main chain.

Point of order - I'm fairly certain the discounters like T.J Maxx buy product directly from the manufacturers. Liquidators are something different. :-B

News Credits: 462 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:19 pm

That's pretty cool. I got all of the FE figures I wanted, but this is good news for those who don't.

With TRU, Walmart, and now here, that makes three brick-and-mortar sightings.

megatronus wrote::shock:

If I can't have proper, voyager-sized Insecticons, I WILL hunt until I have 6 FE Starscreams to re-enact "Armada."

It is pretty cool to own six FE Starscreams.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:42 pm

I'm shocked that TJMaxx and Marshalls sells toys let alone Transformers. I stopped at a Marshalls today and saw Tomy Takara stuff (non-TF). I guess I have to hit more of them.

@Metrosuplex - I'm in IL too. West Burbs. I'll let you know if I find anything and where if you are up this way. I hit the Marshalls in Woodridge today but struck out.

News Credits: 8 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:56 pm

I bet everyone who spent $60 on these guys feels pretty stupid now. Ill be up near one friday think ill stop in & see if i can find an arcee.

Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:56 pm

Also in Colorado, Westminister, Tj Maxx had two Starscreams and one Arcee.

News Credits: 251 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:58 pm

I'd love to go for another Starscream, since I'm keeping my first one from Christmas 2012 MISB. But, it'll be a while, as my main focus for the next few months is Generations: Thrilling 30.

News Credits: 462 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:04 pm

Megatron Wolf wrote:I bet everyone who spent $60 on these guys feels pretty stupid now. Ill be up near one friday think ill stop in & see if i can find an arcee.

I spent about that much on my Voyager Optimus, but I do not regret it because I refused to go after that horrid 2012 rerelease. Paying $60 was the only way I could guarantee that I get the vastly superior 2011 version.

Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:16 pm

I hope to find a vehicon or 2. Would not mind having all the first edition toys. He is the only one i never got.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:42 pm

Doubledealer93 wrote:I hope to find a vehicon or 2. Would not mind having all the first edition toys. He is the only one i never got.

BB was the last mold I needed I was so happy I never broke down and paid internet prices for him. For once patience didn't bite me in the pants.

News Credits: 122 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:59 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Megatron Wolf wrote:I bet everyone who spent $60 on these guys feels pretty stupid now. Ill be up near one friday think ill stop in & see if i can find an arcee.
I spent about that much on my Voyager Optimus, but I do not regret it because I refused to go after that horrid 2012 rerelease. Paying $60 was the only way I could guarantee that I get the vastly superior 2011 version.

I sold my 2011 version for $60 just so I could makes some bucks and pick up the cheaper 2012 version. The brown sides don't bother me none, as I display him in robot mode only. Who knows, maybe you bought mine.

News Credits: 462 · Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:05 pm

megatronus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Megatron Wolf wrote:I bet everyone who spent $60 on these guys feels pretty stupid now. Ill be up near one friday think ill stop in & see if i can find an arcee.
I spent about that much on my Voyager Optimus, but I do not regret it because I refused to go after that horrid 2012 rerelease. Paying $60 was the only way I could guarantee that I get the vastly superior 2011 version.

I sold my 2011 version for $60 just so I could makes some bucks and pick up the cheaper 2012 version. The brown sides don't bother me none, as I display him in robot mode only. Who knows, maybe you bought mine.

Well, mine was Canadian. :-B