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Target's sale increases

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 12:22 pm
by Maldroth
Just went by my target and Voyagers are now $9.98 and Deluxes are $6.88. The exclusive 4-pack of Legends is now $9.99. This is for Cybertron and Classics, they are making room for the Movie preview figures.

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 12:28 pm
by Dr. Caelus
Man, if I get a chance to hit a Target soon, I'd sure like to pick up another Classics Megatron to repaint in G1 Colors.

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 12:49 pm
by --B--
Just left my local Target, they had 3 Classics Mirage and one Classic Ramjet for 4.98 each, and 5 Classics Prime for 9.98 each.

And I paid 20+ tax for Prime.

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 2:57 pm
by Dr. Caelus
This isn't just about clearing the shelves, it's also about getting Transformers in as many kiddies hands as possible before the movie hits. Especially kids that wouldn't ordinarily get them at full price.

I'm betting that's the strategy anyway. It's like when dealers sell the first hit cheap or give you a free sample.

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 3:46 pm
by MagnusPrimal
Caelus wrote:This isn't just about clearing the shelves, it's also about getting Transformers in as many kiddies hands as possible before the movie hits. Especially kids that wouldn't ordinarily get them at full price.

I'm betting that's the strategy anyway. It's like when dealers sell the first hit cheap or give you a free sample.


Well, it is Target. I bet it's just about clearing the shelves, as this is pretty common for them.

Re: Target's sale increases

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 5:37 pm
by i_amtrunks
Maldroth wrote:Just went by my target and Voyagers are now $9.98 and Deluxes are $6.88. The exclusive 4-pack of Legends is now $9.99. This is for Cybertron and Classics, they are making room for the Movie preview figures.


Those prices are crazy, even for clearance prices. Cybertron and Classics Voyager are still selling at AU$45-AU$50...

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:59 pm
by Zeedust
Caelus wrote:This isn't just about clearing the shelves, it's also about getting Transformers in as many kiddies hands as possible before the movie hits. Especially kids that wouldn't ordinarily get them at full price.

I'm betting that's the strategy anyway. It's like when dealers sell the first hit cheap or give you a free sample.


"Dude, you mom's coming! Hide the Alternators!"

Re: Target's sale increases

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 9:02 pm
by *Soundwave*
Maldroth wrote:Just went by my target and Voyagers are now $9.98 and Deluxes are $6.88. The exclusive 4-pack of Legends is now $9.99. This is for Cybertron and Classics, they are making room for the Movie preview figures.

The 4-pack has always been $9.99, also I wanted a classics bumblebee but I saw a Cliffjumper on sale and got it. Lol, that was the only TF they had besides 3 StarWarsTF.

PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2007 1:01 am
by Bonger
Nice, I'm glad I waited. I had a feeling this would happen. Time to go Classics hunting. ;-)

Hopefully I can grab 4-5 Starscreams that I wanted for repaints.

PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2007 1:31 am
by MagnusPrimal
Bonger wrote:Nice, I'm glad I waited. I had a feeling this would happen. Time to go Classics hunting. ;-)

Hopefully I can grab 4-5 Starscreams that I wanted for repaints.


Good luck with that. Word is, they're pretty scarce these days, especially since the botcon exclusives were announced. I've seen two in the last couple of months, and bought both to repaint them.

PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2007 1:54 am
by Bonger
Actually, 2 weeks ago, the Walmart near me had a mess of Ramjets and like 3 screamers. I'll scope iot out tomorrow.

PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2007 2:09 am
by MagnusPrimal
Bonger wrote:Actually, 2 weeks ago, the Walmart near me had a mess of Ramjets and like 3 screamers. I'll scope iot out tomorrow.


Really? Buy'em now before they're gone!

PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2007 2:16 am
by Bonger
I'm on it. Hopefully they are 5 bucks. I'll be psyched. Then I gotta figure out the best way to repaint them.

PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2007 9:21 pm
by MagnusPrimal
Ramjets and Starscreams were gone from my Target. Picked up a Cliffjumper and an extra Rodimus for $4.98 each.