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[LiKwid]

Really the guy bought 3, how about leaving some for the other collectors out there you selfish bastard. Buy one maybe 2 if theres a good amount then wait for another shipment to get another dont be so fracking greedy, this is one of the reasons why its so hard to find wheeljack, warpath and many other figures right now. That and there just arent enough shipments being sent out and/or ordered. This is also a big reason as to why store exclusives suck, either scalpers grab them all & put em on ebay at retarded prices or all the collectors start fighting over then cause the store only gets a few.

I think you guys should lay off this user. Many of these items sold this way get to our overseas friends. We live in a capitalist society and Targets are a dime a dozen. This happens with each and every hot figure. Best way to beat a "scalper", is just to beat them at their own game. Instead of complaining about it and being upset, get down to your local Target and pick one up. There's little point to villainizing someone for providing a service that helps other collectors get their hands on these figures that feel there is a value in paying for secondary market prices.

Don't want to pay marked up eBay prices? Wait a few weeks to find the figure cheaper. The DPCI number was posted in this topic ... go to your local Target, give them the DPCI (or better yet go to a Target that has the price checkers where you can input the DPCI number yourself to verify their stock), and you too can have HA Leadfoot in your hands before the day is over.

Using the DCPI numbers is actually the best way to get anything from a target. Sometimes when I mention the number the employee breathes a sigh of relief. I guesws it makes heir job that much easier

I agree with Ryan along with many others on this subject btw If I buy multiples of figures I ALWAYS try and hook up board members first..IMO it's family first

[RodimalToyota]

The Tax rate here in AZ is 9.1%, I was shocked to see 7.5% from a CA area. I thought they had higher sales tax.

I snagged Leadfoot using the DPCI, employee brought out two cases to put on the shelves.
She said they had no idea it was even there, at this point there is no "planogram" space for them. So people might have a difficult time finding them without using the DPCI aka GOLD.


I saw the review, but I love seeing Leadfoot with Roadbuster, now I just need a HA topspin. And mark my words Hasbro, make it happen.

[Hip-Hoptimus Rime]

Yay, found mine at Target in Rosemont, IL, for my chilly-Illy peps. (I'm really too old to talk like that, should stop.) There were 4, bought one.

[alternator77]

just curious size wise is he close to roadbuster in height? or is he shorter like in the film?

[Seibertron]

Yay, found mine at Target in Rosemont, IL, for my chilly-Illy peps. (I'm really too old to talk like that, should stop.) There were 4, bought one.

Thanks again for letting me know where to get one yesterday, Hip-Hoptimus Rime. Looking forward to working on the gallery of it this week.

[Hip-Hoptimus Rime]

just curious size wise is he close to roadbuster in height? or is he shorter like in the film?

Somewhat shorter, can't say if it's movie-accurate:


(Some of LF's moveable parts are slightly modded.)

And Ryan, glad to be of help. Can't wait to see your gallery, even tho I have him already.

[Seibertron]

So has everyone gone down to their local Target to purchase Leadfoot? I think each Target store is getting at least two cases if not more. There's 4 to a case. That's a lot of Leadfoots coming to Target.

[dinogeist]

So has everyone gone down to their local Target to purchase Leadfoot? I think each Target store is getting at least two cases if not more. There's 4 to a case. That's a lot of Leadfoots coming to Target.

So has everyone gone down to their local Target to purchase Leadfoot? I think each Target store is getting at least two cases if not more. There's 4 to a case. That's a lot of Leadfoots coming to Target.

I called my local target yesterday on the phone. gave them the upc # & had them check all the surronding target stores in their computer. the customer service women said their was a ZERO quanity showing up in the store computer & a zero quanity showing up at the other target stores.

Usually the far,far east coast of America gets stuff dead last. as the trucks get unloaded at the california bay piers,then the trucks drive all the way thru the states starting with califonia & ending with new york.

most of the time target tries to build stock piles in the back stock room. then they try to release store exclusives on a set official release date.

[Seibertron]

So has everyone gone down to their local Target to purchase Leadfoot? I think each Target store is getting at least two cases if not more. There's 4 to a case. That's a lot of Leadfoots coming to Target.

I called my local target yesterday on the phone. gave them the upc # & had them check all the surronding target stores in their computer. the customer service women said their was a ZERO quanity showing up in the store computer & a zero quanity showing up at the other target stores.

Usually the far,far east coast of America gets stuff dead last. as the trucks get unloaded at the california bay piers,then the trucks drive all the way thru the states starting with califonia & ending with new york.

most of the time target tries to build stock piles in the back stock room. then they try to release store exclusives on a set official release date.

You should just use this website instead to verify what their saying, in case they're not willing to check their stock room.

http://sites.target.com/site/en/spot/mo ... 87-06-1666

In your particular instance though, it looks like your area in Pennsylvania (ip check) hasn't received the item yet. Hopefully you will get it soon!

[NatsumeRyu]

If Target doesn't have this out, but has it in the back, what number would I have to give them in order for them to find it in the back? >_<

According to the receipt there: 087 06 1666 Gonna totally use that on...thursday.... when I go back in. D: Why couldn't I see this earlier to check today?! D: D: D:
Not sure if that encompasses anything besides that specific figure, however (I believe the deluxes and voyagers are dpci'd based on pack/wave, not on the individual toy, so it can account for some 2-4 figures depending). edit: I didn't read the last page of the thread and paid for it, LOL. [/edit]


As for me, I've been waiting for a sighting of this guy. BRING ON HIM AND SOUNDWAVE! I love me some real HA figures! Not those silly HA Basics....Though I will likely pick up a few of those for LC Ironhide's armory >: )

[dinogeist]

So has everyone gone down to their local Target to purchase Leadfoot? I think each Target store is getting at least two cases if not more. There's 4 to a case. That's a lot of Leadfoots coming to Target.

I called my local target yesterday on the phone. gave them the upc # & had them check all the surronding target stores in their computer. the customer service women said their was a ZERO quanity showing up in the store computer & a zero quanity showing up at the other target stores.

Usually the far,far east coast of America gets stuff dead last. as the trucks get unloaded at the california bay piers,then the trucks drive all the way thru the states starting with califonia & ending with new york.

most of the time target tries to build stock piles in the back stock room. then they try to release store exclusives on a set official release date.

You should just use this website instead to verify what their saying, in case they're not willing to check their stock room.

http://sites.target.com/site/en/spot/mo ... 87-06-1666

In your particular instance though, it looks like your area in Pennsylvania (ip check) hasn't received the item yet. Hopefully you will get it soon!

Thanks for that item # number look up target.com link. I was un-aware this existed till this reply of yours. I'm gonna check this link every day & see when the item arrives at my target local stores.

Since my state didn't have the item in stock yet. I decided to check out the surronding states like NYC,NY,Delaware,NC,SC,MD,These states didn't have the item in stock yet either.

my guess is the trucks will arrive to these states this week or next week.

I kinda like that $29.99 HA Leadfoot is a target store exclusive. i'll make it a bit easier to find him on shelves. as stores aren't ordering the regular DOTM HA roadbuster case assortment due to wave one bumblebee & skids warming shelves & not selling decent.

[Seibertron]

Thanks for that item # number look up target.com link. I was un-aware this existed till this reply of yours. I'm gonna check this link every day & see when the item arrives at my target local stores.

You can also check the DPCI numbers on the mobile version of their site as well from their phone (which is what the link really is), which is especially useful when out toy hunting, particularly with a smart phone that has a GPS app.

Since my state didn't have the item in stock yet. I decided to check out the surronding states like NYC,NY,Delaware,NC,SC,MD,These states didn't have the item in stock yet either.

If you plug in my zip code 60017 you can see what stores in my area have them, just so you can see what it looks like when they are in stock (or in the back stock room).

Some stores might have hand held scanners that only show them the stock on the floor. If you did a search, it says they have them, but they told you know, show them your print out saying that they have them and kindly ask them to check their stock room for you. If you find someone who doesn't seem to want to help you, politely thank them, and go to a different part of the store to see if you can find someone more helpful.

It has been my experience that most Target employees are extremely helpful, moreso than other retail chains in my opinion. Make sure you thank them for their time and for assisting you while they are looking up the item for you in their system and upon handing the item over to you once it's been found.

I kinda like that $29.99 HA Leadfoot is a target store exclusive. i'll make it a bit easier to find him on shelves. as stores aren't ordering the regular DOTM HA roadbuster case assortment due to wave one bumblebee & skids warming shelves & not selling decent.

Roadbuster is showing up at Targets around here now. Just saw two this morning at a Target near me.

[FullMetalGeth]

...Roadbuster is showing up at Targets around here now. Just saw two this morning at a Target near me.

I found Roadbuster at a Shopko, on sale no less, about a month ago. Got Leadfoot yesterday.

[Bounti76]

Just out of curiosity, is there a reason that HA Leadfoot isn't on the Toy Sightings list? I wondered this shortly after the first wave came out with Skids/Elita-1 and didn't see it there (still don't). There are others like Flak and Cyberverse Roadbuster that don't show up as well. Is it a matter of time constraints that they haven't been entered? I think it could help a lot of forum members who don't go into topics as deeply but do look at the Toy Sightings often.

[Seibertron]

Just out of curiosity, is there a reason that HA Leadfoot isn't on the Toy Sightings list? I wondered this shortly after the first wave came out with Skids/Elita-1 and didn't see it there (still don't). There are others like Flak and Cyberverse Roadbuster that don't show up as well. Is it a matter of time constraints that they haven't been entered? I think it could help a lot of forum members who don't go into topics as deeply but do look at the Toy Sightings often.

In addition to all of the other things that I maintain on the site (all galleries included, etc), it also falls on my shoulders to maintain the database that keeps the VSD, Toy Sightings, and gallery section up-to-date. I have trouble finding people to help me maintain the data side of things so once in a while it falls behind until someone points out that I need to give it some love.

There's a topic in the sightings forum where people point out things that I need to add. For some reason I don't always get notifications some some times I need someone to send me a reminder email. Here's the topic:

toys-missing-from-the-sightings-page-t990s160.php

If any of you are willing to volunteer to help maintain some of this part of Seibertron.com, I'm looking for the right candidates who would be willing to help take on some responsibility and be part of the Seibertron.com staff.

[flygon12]

Yeah its hard to find a leadfoot, I've only seen this one and the Cyberverise version.

[Bounti76]

Just out of curiosity, is there a reason that HA Leadfoot isn't on the Toy Sightings list? I wondered this shortly after the first wave came out with Skids/Elita-1 and didn't see it there (still don't). There are others like Flak and Cyberverse Roadbuster that don't show up as well. Is it a matter of time constraints that they haven't been entered? I think it could help a lot of forum members who don't go into topics as deeply but do look at the Toy Sightings often.

In addition to all of the other things that I maintain on the site (all galleries included, etc), it also falls on my shoulders to maintain the database that keeps the VSD, Toy Sightings, and gallery section up-to-date. I have trouble finding people to help me maintain the data side of things so once in a while it falls behind until someone points out that I need to give it some love.

There's a topic in the sightings forum where people point out things that I need to add. For some reason I don't always get notifications some some times I need someone to send me a reminder email. Here's the topic:

toys-missing-from-the-sightings-page-t990s160.php

If any of you are willing to volunteer to help maintain some of this part of Seibertron.com, I'm looking for the right candidates who would be willing to help take on some responsibility and be part of the Seibertron.com staff.

Oh, thanks! I knew it had to be because you are so busy with the site (which is a freakin' goldmine, by the way). Just added those two. Thanks!

[Darkangel05]

Just for everyone's info my buddy at work does the scalper thing but I told him to sell one to me (at retail price) but I digress, he found out that every target in the Antelope Valley will be releasing them this weekend. So If your nearby or have a friend close, get'em while there hot! As for me I got one and that's all I need.

[Seibertron]

Just for everyone's info my buddy at work does the scalper thing but I told him to sell one to me (at retail price) but I digress, he found out that every target in the Antelope Valley will be releasing them this weekend. So If your nearby or have a friend close, get'em while there hot! As for me I got one and that's all I need.

To the best of my knowledge, each Target will be getting at least 8 to 12 of these so I wouldn't be worried about finding one after a couple of weeks.

[dinogeist]

Just for everyone's info my buddy at work does the scalper thing but I told him to sell one to me (at retail price) but I digress, he found out that every target in the Antelope Valley will be releasing them this weekend. So If your nearby or have a friend close, get'em while there hot! As for me I got one and that's all I need.

To the best of my knowledge, each Target will be getting at least 8 to 12 of these so I wouldn't be worried about finding one after a couple of weeks.

where exactly is the "antelope valley"? is it near NJ,PA,NYC.

I'm not worried,I've got 2 local 4 targets in my area & i've got that target SKU # number link that the owner of this board posted a link to on page 6 of this thread. as long as I keep ckecking the availabity in my area with that link,I should be okay.

[Seibertron]

Just for everyone's info my buddy at work does the scalper thing but I told him to sell one to me (at retail price) but I digress, he found out that every target in the Antelope Valley will be releasing them this weekend. So If your nearby or have a friend close, get'em while there hot! As for me I got one and that's all I need.

To the best of my knowledge, each Target will be getting at least 8 to 12 of these so I wouldn't be worried about finding one after a couple of weeks.

where exactly is the "antelope valley"? is it near NJ,PA,NYC.

I'm not worried,I've got 2 local 4 targets in my area & i've got that target SKU # number link that the owner of this board posted a link to on page 6 of this thread. as long as I keep ckecking the availabity in my area with that link,I should be okay.

You will definitely be OK

[Darkangel05]

Antelope Valley, CA about an Hour north of Los Angeles. You know Palmdale, Lancaster.

[Dinoswipe]

so those who checked the target website, was he on the shelves or in the back. i want like recent sightings.
im sure hes on shelves now. just wanna check before i go to target saturday

[Hip-Hoptimus Rime]

HAs anyone looked closely at the pit crew scene on Leadfoot's inner packaging? They are handling weapons and robot hardware instead of tires and fuel. I noticed something odd, tho- there are parts of Bumblebee there! His arm cannon, the front part of one of his feet, and a couple of his wheels! (Leadfoot, what have you done to Bee?!)

Today I put HA Leadfoot alongside HA Roadbuster and Leader Ironhide, along w/ the HA basics of Whirl and Backfire, 2 each, all in alt mode. Man they look so cool together!

Lastly, you can make some amusing (to me) abbreviations for these figures: Human Alliance Leadfoot becomes HALF, Roadbuster becomes HARB, and the better-be-released Topspin becomes HATS. Heh.

[Un_Chakal]

To those that are criticizing about me buying 3. There was 12 on the shelves when I got there. I bought 3. One for me and the other two for fellow board members. If I was a scalper, I would have cleared the shelves and deprive others. One thing that people seem to forget that Target exclusives tend to be plentiful at release time.

Why do people always cry scalping when people buy multiples? Jealousy? Or are some of you just trying to be a douchebag? There are people out there that help other fans out without asking nothing in return.

Except you have 6 up on ebay. Yeah 3 for friends...