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[1984forever]

Just drove 53 miles out to a target in L.I. to get the Rainmakers after the Target site said IN STOCK. When I arrived there was a kid named “Scottimus” standing there waiting for the stockroom people to actually put them on the shelf. He said that he’d been waiting for hours and was prepared to wait for a few hours more.

Long story short. I’m done with Target. The only reason why I even went there is because I have a $100 gift card from last Christmas that I never used and I figured “hey, I can get the Rainmakers for free!” I wasted time and gas and also ran the risk getting a speeding ticket. I’m giving my money to the scalpers from now on... they earned it.

[SpikeyTigertron]

Just drove 53 miles out to a target in L.I. to get the Rainmakers after the Target site said IN STOCK. When I arrived there was a kid named “Scottimus” standing there waiting for the stockroom people to actually put them on the shelf. He said that he’d been waiting for hours and was prepared to wait for a few hours more.

Long story short. I’m done with Target. The only reason why I even went there is because I have a $100 gift card from last Christmas that I never used and I figured “hey, I can get the Rainmakers for free!” I wasted time and gas and also ran the risk getting a speeding ticket. I’m giving my money to the scalpers from now on... they earned it.

Ship to store, or call ahead?

[SpikeyTigertron]

The idea of a Siege-styled Drift/Deadlock gets me so excited for some reason I’d love that. Another defector like Impactor you know? I love that kind of character stuff.

Now let’s s flip it who do you think would be an Autobot who went to the Decepticons?

Like a current Autobot, you could change up the paint, whatever you want.

Who’s the bad apple gang? Help me out here.

If we are going the way like Impactor and Drift here who are established Autobot characters who simply have a backstory of starting off on the other team first...

I'd say the Constructicons are good candidates if we go with a similar backstory to the G1 Cartoon.

They are friends of Omega Supreme (who is an Autobot and is a part of Siege), their builder types rather then military so I can see them initially being on the Autobots team before joining the Decepticons whether by choice or forcibly like the cartoon.

Maybe Barricade? At the very least maybe as a planted spy who eventually betrays the Autobots, actually kinda similar to my current head canon Transformers timeline where Barricade was responsible for letting the Decepticons inside Praxus which was at the time one of the Autobot's most fortified cities and where Sentinel Prime was, leading to it's destruction where Bluestreak is the only Autobot survivor of course.

If Lockdown exists in this universe then maybe him as well?

Micromaster example, to me Overair will eventually betray the Autobots and join the Decepticons as Airwave, basis for this being the original toys of Overair and Airwave being identical and how Airwave in Prime is based on the Decepticon Micromaster even though their an Autobot in that continuity.

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Overair
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Airwave_(G1)
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Airwave_(Prime)

Speaking of Prime.... new Skyquake and Dreadwind when?! The movie Blitzwing felt based off their body type

[1984forever]

Just drove 53 miles out to a target in L.I. to get the Rainmakers after the Target site said IN STOCK. When I arrived there was a kid named “Scottimus” standing there waiting for the stockroom people to actually put them on the shelf. He said that he’d been waiting for hours and was prepared to wait for a few hours more.

Long story short. I’m done with Target. The only reason why I even went there is because I have a $100 gift card from last Christmas that I never used and I figured “hey, I can get the Rainmakers for free!” I wasted time and gas and also ran the risk getting a speeding ticket. I’m giving my money to the scalpers from now on... they earned it.

Ship to store, or call ahead?

That particular item isn’t available to be shipped anywhere right now except from a scalper’s sweaty hands. I even tried to bribe one of the employees so my trip wouldn’t be a total waste of time. I led him away from Scottimus, pulled out a twenty and said “if you can find what I’m looking for in the back, I’ll buy you lunch.” No dice. Either the employee knew he wouldn’t be able to find it or he’s a goody two shoes.

[Deadput]

Just drove 53 miles out to a target in L.I. to get the Rainmakers after the Target site said IN STOCK. When I arrived there was a kid named “Scottimus” standing there waiting for the stockroom people to actually put them on the shelf. He said that he’d been waiting for hours and was prepared to wait for a few hours more.

Long story short. I’m done with Target. The only reason why I even went there is because I have a $100 gift card from last Christmas that I never used and I figured “hey, I can get the Rainmakers for free!” I wasted time and gas and also ran the risk getting a speeding ticket. I’m giving my money to the scalpers from now on... they earned it.

Ship to store, or call ahead?

That particular item isn’t available to be shipped anywhere right now except from a scalper’s sweaty hands. I even tried to bribe one of the employees so my trip wouldn’t be a total waste of time. I led him away from Scottimus, pulled out a twenty and said “if you can find what I’m looking for in the back, I’ll buy you lunch.” No dice. Either the employee knew he wouldn’t be able to find it or he’s a goody two shoes.

Well accepting bribes like that is wrong and can get them fired so glad they didn't.

Like if it's not on the shelves don't force it no matter how much you put the value of plastic figures ahead of someone's job.

[shikyrie]

Just drove 53 miles out to a target in L.I. to get the Rainmakers after the Target site said IN STOCK. When I arrived there was a kid named “Scottimus” standing there waiting for the stockroom people to actually put them on the shelf. He said that he’d been waiting for hours and was prepared to wait for a few hours more.

Long story short. I’m done with Target. The only reason why I even went there is because I have a $100 gift card from last Christmas that I never used and I figured “hey, I can get the Rainmakers for free!” I wasted time and gas and also ran the risk getting a speeding ticket. I’m giving my money to the scalpers from now on... they earned it.

They update the site once/day. if the site says "in stock" it either hasn't been put on the sales floor yet, or it's been sold out. I found this out when calling the one in Bel-air, Md last week. The site said "In Stock" but the customer service person I talked to said they just sold their last one that afternoon. They haven't "officially" been released yet, so just wait. I know, you want yours as much as I want mine, but be patient. (I sure as hell am not paying $150 for them on Ebay)

[Deadput]

Speaking of Prime.... new Skyquake and Dreadwind when?! The movie Blitzwing felt based off their body type

Eh if they do a Skyquake it's going to be the G1 guy, unless it's Knockout I doubt we are going to see Prime guys or inspired designs any time soon.

I don't see the Skyquake/Dreadwing body type in the Blitzwing design, it's definitely designed after G1 Seekers, the body size isn't even that big since the jet is kinda on the smaller side, all the "mass" comes from how the film portrays Blitzwing as a brute compared to Bumblebee but if this was like Optimus or some other bigger Autobot I don't think that silhouette would be as retained.

Not to say the design wouldn't work as them but in a comparison between the two body types I don't think the parallels are strong.

[SpikeyTigertron]

Speaking of Prime.... new Skyquake and Dreadwind when?! The movie Blitzwing felt based off their body type

Eh if they do a Skyquake it's going to be the G1 guy, unless it's Knockout I doubt we are going to see Prime guys or inspired designs any time soon.

I don't see the Skyquake/Dreadwing body type in the Blitzwing design, it's definitely designed after G1 Seekers, the body size isn't even that big since the jet is kinda on the smaller side, all the "mass" comes from how the film portrays Blitzwing as a brute compared to Bumblebee but if this was like Optimus or some other bigger Autobot I don't think that silhouette would be as retained.

Not to say the design wouldn't work as them but in a comparison between the two body types I don't think the parallels are strong.

I’d take another look- but siege-wise you’re probably right. This would be a good opportunity to get a Deadend out of Prowl; even if he’s not quite as svelte.

[1984forever]

Just drove 53 miles out to a target in L.I. to get the Rainmakers after the Target site said IN STOCK. When I arrived there was a kid named “Scottimus” standing there waiting for the stockroom people to actually put them on the shelf. He said that he’d been waiting for hours and was prepared to wait for a few hours more.

Long story short. I’m done with Target. The only reason why I even went there is because I have a $100 gift card from last Christmas that I never used and I figured “hey, I can get the Rainmakers for free!” I wasted time and gas and also ran the risk getting a speeding ticket. I’m giving my money to the scalpers from now on... they earned it.

They update the site once/day. if the site says "in stock" it either hasn't been put on the sales floor yet, or it's been sold out. I found this out when calling the one in Bel-air, Md last week. The site said "In Stock" but the customer service person I talked to said they just sold their last one that afternoon. They haven't "officially" been released yet, so just wait. I know, you want yours as much as I want mine, but be patient. (I sure as hell am not paying $150 for them on Ebay)

I just paid $150 for them on eBay

[Stargrave]

I'm calling it: exclusive for next series, Autoceptor…

[SpikeyTigertron]

Bring on Omega Supreme. Going to have a hard time trying to reposition everything. It also occurred to me fiddling with the TR decepticon leaders.... they feel like they turn into armored outposts, little bases; than the autobots....

[AcademyofDrX]

Just drove 53 miles out to a target in L.I. to get the Rainmakers after the Target site said IN STOCK. When I arrived there was a kid named “Scottimus” standing there waiting for the stockroom people to actually put them on the shelf. He said that he’d been waiting for hours and was prepared to wait for a few hours more.

Long story short. I’m done with Target. The only reason why I even went there is because I have a $100 gift card from last Christmas that I never used and I figured “hey, I can get the Rainmakers for free!” I wasted time and gas and also ran the risk getting a speeding ticket. I’m giving my money to the scalpers from now on... they earned it.

They update the site once/day. if the site says "in stock" it either hasn't been put on the sales floor yet, or it's been sold out. I found this out when calling the one in Bel-air, Md last week. The site said "In Stock" but the customer service person I talked to said they just sold their last one that afternoon. They haven't "officially" been released yet, so just wait. I know, you want yours as much as I want mine, but be patient. (I sure as hell am not paying $150 for them on Ebay)

I just paid $150 for them on eBay

I missed the window for "ship to store," then called around to all the stores in a 100-mile radius that were showing it in stock. None were carrying it.

I ended up ordering it online for in-store pickup 2 hours away. I already have to drive an hour away for something else, but I'm still adding 3 hours to my round-trip to get this.

I don't think this is going to be restocked, I don't think stores are waiting to put them out. I think this is all we're going to get. If they appreciate, I might try to flip it at the next TFCon.

[SpikeyTigertron]

Just drove 53 miles out to a target in L.I. to get the Rainmakers after the Target site said IN STOCK. When I arrived there was a kid named “Scottimus” standing there waiting for the stockroom people to actually put them on the shelf. He said that he’d been waiting for hours and was prepared to wait for a few hours more.

Long story short. I’m done with Target. The only reason why I even went there is because I have a $100 gift card from last Christmas that I never used and I figured “hey, I can get the Rainmakers for free!” I wasted time and gas and also ran the risk getting a speeding ticket. I’m giving my money to the scalpers from now on... they earned it.

They update the site once/day. if the site says "in stock" it either hasn't been put on the sales floor yet, or it's been sold out. I found this out when calling the one in Bel-air, Md last week. The site said "In Stock" but the customer service person I talked to said they just sold their last one that afternoon. They haven't "officially" been released yet, so just wait. I know, you want yours as much as I want mine, but be patient. (I sure as hell am not paying $150 for them on Ebay)

I just paid $150 for them on eBay

I missed the window for "ship to store," then called around to all the stores in a 100-mile radius that were showing it in stock. None were carrying it.

I ended up ordering it online for in-store pickup 2 hours away. I already have to drive an hour away for something else, but I'm still adding 3 hours to my round-trip to get this.

I don't think this is going to be restocked, I don't think stores are waiting to put them out. I think this is all we're going to get. If they appreciate, I might try to flip it at the next TFCon.

I think that’s a little paranoid. Target could be drowning in these by November. Look at their exclusive marvel legends, they’re more saturated in those than standard waves at the moment

[Sentinel_Primal]

Just drove 53 miles out to a target in L.I. to get the Rainmakers after the Target site said IN STOCK. When I arrived there was a kid named “Scottimus” standing there waiting for the stockroom people to actually put them on the shelf. He said that he’d been waiting for hours and was prepared to wait for a few hours more.

Long story short. I’m done with Target. The only reason why I even went there is because I have a $100 gift card from last Christmas that I never used and I figured “hey, I can get the Rainmakers for free!” I wasted time and gas and also ran the risk getting a speeding ticket. I’m giving my money to the scalpers from now on... they earned it.

They update the site once/day. if the site says "in stock" it either hasn't been put on the sales floor yet, or it's been sold out. I found this out when calling the one in Bel-air, Md last week. The site said "In Stock" but the customer service person I talked to said they just sold their last one that afternoon. They haven't "officially" been released yet, so just wait. I know, you want yours as much as I want mine, but be patient. (I sure as hell am not paying $150 for them on Ebay)

I just paid $150 for them on eBay

I missed the window for "ship to store," then called around to all the stores in a 100-mile radius that were showing it in stock. None were carrying it.

I ended up ordering it online for in-store pickup 2 hours away. I already have to drive an hour away for something else, but I'm still adding 3 hours to my round-trip to get this.

I don't think this is going to be restocked, I don't think stores are waiting to put them out. I think this is all we're going to get. If they appreciate, I might try to flip it at the next TFCon.

I think that’s a little paranoid. Target could be drowning in these by November. Look at their exclusive marvel legends, they’re more saturated in those than standard waves at the moment

Especially since a lot of people were worried about finding Galaxy Upgrade Prime, but now he's more common than Shockwave

[sol magnus]

Just drove 53 miles out to a target in L.I. to get the Rainmakers after the Target site said IN STOCK. When I arrived there was a kid named “Scottimus” standing there waiting for the stockroom people to actually put them on the shelf. He said that he’d been waiting for hours and was prepared to wait for a few hours more.

Long story short. I’m done with Target. The only reason why I even went there is because I have a $100 gift card from last Christmas that I never used and I figured “hey, I can get the Rainmakers for free!” I wasted time and gas and also ran the risk getting a speeding ticket. I’m giving my money to the scalpers from now on... they earned it.

They update the site once/day. if the site says "in stock" it either hasn't been put on the sales floor yet, or it's been sold out. I found this out when calling the one in Bel-air, Md last week. The site said "In Stock" but the customer service person I talked to said they just sold their last one that afternoon. They haven't "officially" been released yet, so just wait. I know, you want yours as much as I want mine, but be patient. (I sure as hell am not paying $150 for them on Ebay)

I just paid $150 for them on eBay

I missed the window for "ship to store," then called around to all the stores in a 100-mile radius that were showing it in stock. None were carrying it.

I ended up ordering it online for in-store pickup 2 hours away. I already have to drive an hour away for something else, but I'm still adding 3 hours to my round-trip to get this.

I don't think this is going to be restocked, I don't think stores are waiting to put them out. I think this is all we're going to get. If they appreciate, I might try to flip it at the next TFCon.

I think that’s a little paranoid. Target could be drowning in these by November. Look at their exclusive marvel legends, they’re more saturated in those than standard waves at the moment

Especially since a lot of people were worried about finding Galaxy Upgrade Prime, but now he's more common than Shockwave

Not in my area. I've never even seen one.

[Stargrave]

Just a couple of product images I found on DaimChoc Reports that I think we missed from before; close ups of holo-Mirage showing the hologram pixels cascading up his frame, and Aragon broken into his component weapon loadouts - which really is the same stock photo from Cog but it shows the pieces in Aragon's colors. Enjoy!

[Emerje]

Especially since a lot of people were worried about finding Galaxy Upgrade Prime, but now he's more common than Shockwave

Not in my area. I've never even seen one.

I've only seen him once in my area at Target, after I had already ordered him off Walmart.com (at a lower price mind you). I was at Walmart today and the only Siege figures they had were one Shockwave, one Starscream, and one Hound. No idea what they're doing with stock in my area, Target is no better. Where's my wave 3 Deluxes? I'm going to have to order them online before too long, this is feeling just like Titans Returns wave skipping all over again.

Emerje

[Ironhidensh]

Especially since a lot of people were worried about finding Galaxy Upgrade Prime, but now he's more common than Shockwave

Not in my area. I've never even seen one.

I've only seen him once in my area at Target, after I had already ordered him off Walmart.com (at a lower price mind you). I was at Walmart today and the only Siege figures they had were one Shockwave, one Starscream, and one Hound. No idea what they're doing with stock in my area, Target is no better. Where's my wave 3 Deluxes? I'm going to have to order them online before too long, this is feeling just like Titans Returns wave skipping all over again.

Emerje

We had a ton in my area, but then the Walmart stores put siege leaders on clearance, and they all sold. Target still has 3 or 4 of them.

[shikyrie]

Saw somewhere last night (Can't remember where, since it was close to 2:30am) that the 3 pack will be online only exclusives after about a month of the here and there madness. Keeping my fingers crossed that it's more sooner than later. I've got a $40 off coupon that expires at the end of August

[RodimusConvoy13]

Just a couple of product images I found on DaimChoc Reports that I think we missed from before; close ups of holo-Mirage showing the hologram pixels cascading up his frame, and Aragon broken into his component weapon loadouts - which really is the same stock photo from Cog but it shows the pieces in Aragon's colors. Enjoy!

Why is everyone calling this holo-Mirage. He’s not a Hologram, he’s turning invisible. That was his special power.

[sol magnus]

Just a couple of product images I found on DaimChoc Reports that I think we missed from before; close ups of holo-Mirage showing the hologram pixels cascading up his frame, and Aragon broken into his component weapon loadouts - which really is the same stock photo from Cog but it shows the pieces in Aragon's colors. Enjoy!

Why is everyone calling this holo-Mirage. He’s not a Hologram, he’s turning invisible. That was his special power.

On the TV show, yes. According to his biography and once-used power in issue 4 of the comic book, he creates a hologram of himself. So, whichever you want it to be, it can be.

[Stargrave]

Just a couple of product images I found on DaimChoc Reports that I think we missed from before; close ups of holo-Mirage showing the hologram pixels cascading up his frame, and Aragon broken into his component weapon loadouts - which really is the same stock photo from Cog but it shows the pieces in Aragon's colors. Enjoy!
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Why is everyone calling this holo-Mirage. He’s not a Hologram, he’s turning invisible. That was his special power.

On the TV show, yes. According to his biography and once-used power in issue 4 of the comic book, he creates a hologram of himself. So, whichever you want it to be, it can be.

I’m just going off the literal product description I know how Mirage’s powers work. It’s a place holder term it’s short and gets the rough point across. Say holo Mirage and people know what you’re talking about.

[sol magnus]

Just a couple of product images I found on DaimChoc Reports that I think we missed from before; close ups of holo-Mirage showing the hologram pixels cascading up his frame, and Aragon broken into his component weapon loadouts - which really is the same stock photo from Cog but it shows the pieces in Aragon's colors. Enjoy!
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Why is everyone calling this holo-Mirage. He’s not a Hologram, he’s turning invisible. That was his special power.

On the TV show, yes. According to his biography and once-used power in issue 4 of the comic book, he creates a hologram of himself. So, whichever you want it to be, it can be.

I’m just going off the literal product description I know how Mirage’s powers work. It’s a place holder term it’s short and gets the rough point across. Say holo Mirage and people know what you’re talking about.

Maybe it just sounded better than Inviso-Mirage? I don't know.

[Sentinel_Primal]

I will say that the Mirage from the three-pack looks better than I thought he would. Still need to decide what I'm doing with Aragon, then I might pick the set up for Impactor and Mirage, and also grab retail Mirage for a visible look

[Ironhidensh]

Found this photo on twitter from another TF news source, so talk as you will.

All I’ll say is, if Wallyworld pops out Jetfire for less than I paid pulse for, I’m going to be screaming at the moon.