Rainmaker wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Rainmaker wrote:I didn't know AoE had that, care to enlighten me?
Certainly:
Target: Silver Knight Optimus Prime
Walmart: Stinger
Toys 'R Us: Evolution 2-packs
Taking "gimmick" rather broadly I admit.
What happens to Walmart exclusives in countries that don't have Walmarts?
here is a quote from a session with Hasbro:
It was noted here for clarity that Deluxe Class Hot Rod is a Walmart exclusive, while Skullitron and Infernocus are Toys R Us exclusives. For Walmart, the exclusive program is called "Autobots Unite" while Toys R Us has "Mission to Cybertron". It was asked during the later Q&A portion of the call whether or not these would be available in other countries. While the specifics were unknown to the team (or unable to be revealed), it was noted that Hasbro did at least offer both the Autobots Unite and Mission to Cybertron exclusive programs globally. In other words, if an Autobots Unite toy shows up somewhere like Argos or Toys R Us in the UK, it's a safe bet that Argos or Toys R Us or wherever picked up that entire exclusive program's line-up of toys - but do note this is my commentary based on what was said, so don't come at me with your pitchforks if that doesn't end up being the case!
That means that in countries where there isnt a Walmart, hasbro reached out to retailers, ofering the exclusive and they decided ot pick it up or not. No retailer in Australia, for instance, chose to pick it up.
Also, LOL at that Silver Optimus exclusive with target. They had so much merchandise based on that, even bags and shirts. All based on a concept that never happened. Poor target.
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