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Randomhero wrote:That's very true. Hasbro doesn't control their orders, Walgreens does. Just like any store if they are over stocked on something they won't make an order. That's probably why I've yet to find PM Optimus or Blaster. All my stores are still filled with Skywarps

Lucky, mine are still stocking Thundercracker

I vote for this color scheme, too. It might not be as accurate, but it's definitely more vibrant, even if it is over-saturated here.

Randomus wrote:I vote for this color scheme, too. It might not be as accurate, but it's definitely more vibrant, even if it is over-saturated here.

It does look pretty nice in that teal

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:That's very true. Hasbro doesn't control their orders, Walgreens does. Just like any store if they are over stocked on something they won't make an order. That's probably why I've yet to find PM Optimus or Blaster. All my stores are still filled with Skywarps

Lucky, mine are still stocking Thundercracker

Oh god...I'm...I'm so sorry

Randomhero wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:That's very true. Hasbro doesn't control their orders, Walgreens does. Just like any store if they are over stocked on something they won't make an order. That's probably why I've yet to find PM Optimus or Blaster. All my stores are still filled with Skywarps

Lucky, mine are still stocking Thundercracker

Oh god...I'm...I'm so sorry

I went to Target today hoping to find Blurr. Nope, they had Sunstreaker, Prowl, Ironhide, and Mirage. Only 3 waves behind...

FYI for those on the TR hunt. Over the weekend I spotted Deluxe TR figures in four Walmarts, in four different states. Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas. I know that they are all probably part of a distribution region, but it looks like Wally Town is the place to be. For now.

Good luck hunters!

Randomhero wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:That's very true. Hasbro doesn't control their orders, Walgreens does. Just like any store if they are over stocked on something they won't make an order. That's probably why I've yet to find PM Optimus or Blaster. All my stores are still filled with Skywarps

Lucky, mine are still stocking Thundercracker

Oh god...I'm...I'm so sorry

Yeah, they had a total of 3 magnus' but I bought 2 of them, and they both broke completely, now it's just Thundercracker

I am still hoping for a Krok repaint of Skullcruncher. His headmaster could be Gatoraider.

Cobotron wrote:FYI for those on the TR hunt. Over the weekend I spotted Deluxe TR figures in four Walmarts, in four different states. Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas. I know that they are all probably part of a distribution region, but it looks like Wally Town is the place to be. For now.

Good luck hunters!

ooooh, you're walmarts stock tf's?!? That's amazing

SillySpringer wrote:I am still hoping for a Krok repaint of Skullcruncher. His headmaster could be Gatoraider.

I would love that! Great color scheme, great head design

Hellscream9999 wrote:

SillySpringer wrote:I am still hoping for a Krok repaint of Skullcruncher. His headmaster could be Gatoraider.

I would love that! Great color scheme, great head design

...and it would make both G1 and IDW fans happy! Updated Action-masters for the win!

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:That's very true. Hasbro doesn't control their orders, Walgreens does. Just like any store if they are over stocked on something they won't make an order. That's probably why I've yet to find PM Optimus or Blaster. All my stores are still filled with Skywarps

Lucky, mine are still stocking Thundercracker

Oh god...I'm...I'm so sorry

Yeah, they had a total of 3 magnus' but I bought 2 of them, and they both broke completely, now it's just Thundercracker

You saw not on but 3 ultra magni(?)? That's insane I've seen one about 4 months. I ended up getting him online last year due to fear never finding one. That's why I also settled on getting Skylynx. Still never seen one.

Randomhero wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:That's very true. Hasbro doesn't control their orders, Walgreens does. Just like any store if they are over stocked on something they won't make an order. That's probably why I've yet to find PM Optimus or Blaster. All my stores are still filled with Skywarps

Lucky, mine are still stocking Thundercracker

Oh god...I'm...I'm so sorry

Yeah, they had a total of 3 magnus' but I bought 2 of them, and they both broke completely, now it's just Thundercracker

You saw not on but 3 ultra magni(?)? That's insane I've seen one about 4 months. I ended up getting him online last year due to fear never finding one. That's why I also settled on getting Skylynx. Still never seen one.

Don't sound so down, their leg mechanisms shattered due to sh|t plastic, so you didn't miss out on anything

I live in MO and have seen the deluxes are both Walmarts that are nearby.
I've also seen them at the closet Target, and I wouldn't doubt if they're also at the other Target which is just as close. Haven't checked the local TRU in a while, but since their CW deluxes have been $19.99, I haven't much interest in going there anyway.
Interesting thing was that at both Walmarts, the right side of the backing was badly creased (bent forward) from top to bottom. Didn't notice that at all at Target.

I've only seen Ultra Magnus once. For the longest time it was both Megatrons (mainly Armarda), and now it's all Skywarps.

SillySpringer wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

SillySpringer wrote:I am still hoping for a Krok repaint of Skullcruncher. His headmaster could be Gatoraider.

I would love that! Great color scheme, great head design

...and it would make both G1 and IDW fans happy! Updated Action-masters for the win!

Not really.
The Skullcruncher toy looks beautiful and I'm desperate to get my hands on it, but it fits Krok as much as it'd fit Long Haul or Armada Hot Shot. Completely different robot mode profile and an alt mode that wouldn't work outside of a cute reference to his targetmaster partner thing; I'd prefer to get an Alligatorcon Optimus out of the mold and make Krok out of Triggerhappy or something tbh. I'm all for updated action masters and pretenders - in fact, I REALLY want updated action masters and pretenders - but just slapping them on a mold that doesn't fit them for very meagre reasons would not be up my alley. And really wouldn't work for me as the leader of the Scavengers.

Kurona wrote:

SillySpringer wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

SillySpringer wrote:I am still hoping for a Krok repaint of Skullcruncher. His headmaster could be Gatoraider.

I would love that! Great color scheme, great head design

...and it would make both G1 and IDW fans happy! Updated Action-masters for the win!

Not really.
The Skullcruncher toy looks beautiful and I'm desperate to get my hands on it, but it fits Krok as much as it'd fit Long Haul or Armada Hot Shot. Completely different robot mode profile and an alt mode that wouldn't work outside of a cute reference to his targetmaster partner thing; I'd prefer to get an Alligatorcon Optimus out of the mold and make Krok out of Triggerhappy or something tbh. I'm all for updated action masters and pretenders - in fact, I REALLY want updated action masters and pretenders - but just slapping them on a mold that doesn't fit them for very meagre reasons would not be up my alley. And really wouldn't work for me as the leader of the Scavengers.

Would work for me. Makes more sense than an Alligator Optimus Prime, and scales better too.

Honestly, I'm seriously excited for this guy, because Generations Voyager Brainstorm was never available in my area, and this, for one, looks cool, two, allows me to pass up Hasbro Blurr, and fulfills my goal to have the original Autobot Headmasters from this line. My Walgreens will be seeing me a lot.

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:That's very true. Hasbro doesn't control their orders, Walgreens does. Just like any store if they are over stocked on something they won't make an order. That's probably why I've yet to find PM Optimus or Blaster. All my stores are still filled with Skywarps

Lucky, mine are still stocking Thundercracker

Oh god...I'm...I'm so sorry

Yeah, they had a total of 3 magnus' but I bought 2 of them, and they both broke completely, now it's just Thundercracker

You saw not on but 3 ultra magni(?)? That's insane I've seen one about 4 months. I ended up getting him online last year due to fear never finding one. That's why I also settled on getting Skylynx. Still never seen one.

Don't sound so down, their leg mechanisms shattered due to sh|t plastic, so you didn't miss out on anything

Oh I have one and the Takara version. I didn't have problems with either. It's actually my favorite noncombiner from CW

Randomhero wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:That's very true. Hasbro doesn't control their orders, Walgreens does. Just like any store if they are over stocked on something they won't make an order. That's probably why I've yet to find PM Optimus or Blaster. All my stores are still filled with Skywarps

Lucky, mine are still stocking Thundercracker

Oh god...I'm...I'm so sorry

Yeah, they had a total of 3 magnus' but I bought 2 of them, and they both broke completely, now it's just Thundercracker

You saw not on but 3 ultra magni(?)? That's insane I've seen one about 4 months. I ended up getting him online last year due to fear never finding one. That's why I also settled on getting Skylynx. Still never seen one.

Don't sound so down, their leg mechanisms shattered due to sh|t plastic, so you didn't miss out on anything

Oh I have one and the Takara version. I didn't have problems with either. It's actually my favorite noncombiner from CW

Lucky... I really wanted one too as he looked great

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:FYI for those on the TR hunt. Over the weekend I spotted Deluxe TR figures in four Walmarts, in four different states. Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas. I know that they are all probably part of a distribution region, but it looks like Wally Town is the place to be. For now.

Good luck hunters!

ooooh, you're walmarts stock tf's?!? That's amazing

Every singke Walmart I've ever been to has stocked all kinds of different toys, including Transformers. In fact, every Walmart I've ever been to has an entire set of 7 or 8 isles dedicated to just toys. It's probably just because I live in the United States of America.

DigitalBrave3 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:FYI for those on the TR hunt. Over the weekend I spotted Deluxe TR figures in four Walmarts, in four different states. Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas. I know that they are all probably part of a distribution region, but it looks like Wally Town is the place to be. For now.

Good luck hunters!

ooooh, you're walmarts stock tf's?!? That's amazing

Every singke Walmart I've ever been to has stocked all kinds of different toys, including Transformers. In fact, every Walmart I've ever been to has an entire set of 7 or 8 isles dedicated to just toys. It's probably just because I live in the United States of America.

I was being sarcastic, the walmart's near me haven't restocked their tf selection in months, feels like almost a year based on the lack of figures and the wave 1 rid figures warming a peg

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Yikes...I really hope something is up with the coloring on this CG render of "Walgreens" Brainstorm. The green tint and over saturation are quite the eyesore. Is he supposed to be reminding us to pick up some mint toothpaste while we shop at the drug store? Honestly, this is making the SDCC version look all the more appealing, despite the "premium" price and inclusion of two other figures I might not care for all that much.

@Silly and Hellscream:

Transmissions Podcast wrote:Updated for episode 166, 4/21/2016

1. Titans Return Deluxe Krok, recolor of Skullsmasher
2. Titans Return Deluxe Quake, recolor of Hardhead.
3. Titans Return Deluxe Kup. New mold.
4. Titans Return Deluxe Topspin. Speculation that there could be a Twin Twist remold.

That's Deluxe Wave 4, right?

Kurona wrote:That's Deluxe Wave 4, right?

Probably.