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For those still wanting SS Bonecrusher, the Target in Chester had two of them.

SGM

Stopped by a few Targets and Walmarts through out the Chester and Chesterfield area. Mainly the stores off of Hull street, and Midlothian turnpike.
Fo those look for the SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron, Target had those. Some some SS Bonecrusher and SS Rampage. Newest thing I saw was the G1 Reissue Warpath and Gears at the Walmarts.
Happy Hunting,

SGM

If you are in the Short Pump area, stop by the Walmart, they have a few SS Rampages, lol!

SGM

Thought i would just type something since i have not been able to locate anything new lately. Oh sure, the stores (Walmart & Target) around my AO are still stocked with the latest Siege & Studio Series but I’m anxious to see the newer releases. Funny thing is, as I look in these stores, the ones i have passed up, there is that urge or temptation in buying one of them. Case in point, SS Jetfire, or even Siege Ultra Magnus. Has anyone felt that?
I will say, that along with SS Blackout and Grimlock, #34 Megatron is starting to collect dust on the shelves.
Starting to see more SS Rampage and Bonecrusher too, but that is hit and miss. One that you wont find sitting on the shelves is #38 OP. I have only seen two in the last two months, in which one I bought.
I know I can easily go onto Hasbro Pulse and purchase Siege Laserbeak and Ravage but there is more gratification of finding them in the store. The BIG hunt! . I know that takes up time and money with gas and there is the “given up hope” that you will find them. I know there are individuals out there depending on there geographical location, that particular wave could take months or never see them. So I don’t want to perceive that I am complaining by any means, it could be worse. When I was stationed in Hawaii, I might find a particular bot or con 6 to 8 months after they came out. Or like in some random store you come upon one you are looking for. I guess all in all, it is what your personal goal is when you are collecting at particular line.

Well, that is all I have, I hope those in the surrounding areas here in Virginia are finding what you are looking for.
Happy Hunting!

SGM

Just found WFC-S40 Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime at the Mechanicsville store.. surprised to see him

That’s frickin awesome! I looked through some stores today up and down Midlothian but didn’t see anything.

Again congrats on the find!

SGM

Thanks, SGM!

I've never been lucky with finding newly released Transformers
at Walmarts on that side of town, but the Targets over there are usually better for getting their stock on the shelves faster.

Optimus is cool, but he's really loose and his wings look like they were put onto the wrong sides

I know how you feel about being lucky. I felt that when I found Studio Series Bonecrusher and Rampage.

I know there is a trick about stiffening up joints, something with using furniture polish but i have never used it myself.

In regards to the wings, are you referring when it is in vehicle mode or robot mode? I will say in vehicle mode they look a little funky. If you look at the photo i included of the Cybertron version, the wing portion looks much better, but otherwise the new one is close to the older version.

SGM

Some good news, was able to locate Siege Battle Masters Wave 2 (Aimless and Pteraxadon) at a Walmart in Mechanicsville.
At another Walmart, spotted Cyberverse Hot Rod, pretty cool looking.

Did spot Siege Micromaster set (Red Heat & Stakeout) in the same Walmart as Cyberverse Hot Rod. Didn’t see Ravage & Laserbeak.

Interesting find at a Target, they had plenty Siege Starscream and even had a SS # 38 OP (Bumblebee Movie). That’s the only third one I have found in a store.

See the photos for reference,

Happy Hunting

SGM

SGMLordMirage wrote:In regards to the wings, are you referring when it is in vehicle mode or robot mode? I will say in vehicle mode they look a little funky. If you look at the photo i included of the Cybertron version, the wing portion looks much better, but otherwise the new one is close to the older version.

It's when he's in vehicle mode.. the painted wheels face inwards. If the pins were removed, and then wings swapped with each other, the wheels would be on the outside. Not sure about the clearance's though, or how'd it would look in robot mode.

SGMLordMirage wrote:Some good news, was able to locate Siege Battle Masters Wave 2 (Aimless and Pteraxadon) at a Walmart in Mechanicsville.
At another Walmart, spotted Cyberverse Hot Rod, pretty cool looking.

Did spot Siege Micromaster set (Red Heat & Stakeout) in the same Walmart as Cyberverse Hot Rod. Didn’t see Ravage & Laserbeak.

Interesting find at a Target, they had plenty Siege Starscream and even had a SS # 38 OP (Bumblebee Movie). That’s the only third one I have found in a store.

Nice! Yeah, the Mechanicsville Walmart tends to have a good stock of the newer Transformers.

Yeah, that seems to be the one thing that stands out in vehicle mode!

Well, i found Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime. On the way into work this morning, the wife and I stopped by the Walmart in Colonial Heights and there he was on the shelf. Sadly only one there. I included a photo of him with my other Siege bots and cons at my office.

Happy hunting,

SGM

Great find SGM!! I like the Siege setup you have there Does your Optimus suffer from loose joints? On mine, the legs and waist seem overly loose.. I'll have to try your tip about the furniture polish

Thanks T, those are in my office, i have plenty more hanging out with me from other lines. In regards to loose joints, mine seemed pretty stiff, but i only took him out of the box and set him in place. I didn’t transform him yet.
Off the topic, i will say my OP from the Bumblebee Movie, has some loose joints. He wasn’t liked that when i first bought him. But after posing him, his legs are loose, somewhat.

Finally found this guy again in a Walmart, Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime! It was in a Walmart off of Hull Street (Chattanooga Plaza, Midlothian) mixed in with 3 Shockwaves. For this area it is only the second time seeing him in a store.

Happy Hunting!

SGM

UPDATE

Anyone in the Colonial Heights area, they had one of these at the Walmart.

Not sure if anyone else has found Siege Springer in Virginia, but got lucky at a Walmart in Midlothian. I will say I haven’t really went out of my way to look but of the stores I have stopped at, nothing.

Happy Hunting,

SGM

SGMLordMirage wrote:Not sure if anyone else has found Siege Springer in Virginia, but got lucky at a Walmart in Midlothian. I will say I haven’t really went out of my way to look but of the stores I have stopped at, nothing.

Happy Hunting,

SGM

Nice!! I found him last night at the Central Park Walmart in Fredericksburg. Very nice figure! I've found Brunt, Red Alert, and Springer.. now if I could only find Refraktor (x3). Got notice that my Ectotron just shipped from GameStop today, but looking forward to Siege Jetfire much more, which should be delivered in 4 days!

That’s awesome man, haven’t seen any of the others. I will be out tomorrow, maybe I can get lucky. Definitely wanting to find Refraktor. That’s good to hear about Ectotron, haven’t made that purchase yet.
And yes, looking forward to seeing Jetfire, not sure what my reaction would be (crazy) once i see him in person.
Let me know your thoughts, on Ectotron.

Later

Thanks! I'm surprised none of shown up around Colonial Heights yet.. that Walmart has usually done well, in past, on getting the latest waves on the shelves quickly.

They have gone to ****! Same with the one in Chesterfield! Kind of sad but maybe they will come around.

No luck today!

SGM

Oh man, sorry to hear that. I'm planning on heading to the Short Pump Walmart soon. If I see anything, I'll post it here.

Sounds good, sadly when drove by there on Friday but ran out of time to stop by. Fingers crossed for ya!

Thanks! You didn't miss much, just a few W1, W2, and G1 reissues.. no sign of Refraktor