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Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:15 pm

The prices for these seem to be going down now...or at least are at a steady rate. Only a few are going over $100 now. I'm hoping that this is a sign that there will be plenty to go around.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:20 am

I can't believe I forgot to mention this before, and I don't know if it even has much interest for folks, but I came across the TF Christmas Ornaments when I was in Target a few days ago. My personal opinion, I thought they were pretty darn cool and I found more than had been previously mentioned in other discussion threads. Some were very well done detail-wise, some only so-so. I think that once you get a few sets of 'em, add the red and silver tinsel and choose/set-up the right kind/color lights, you could have yourself one sharp looking TF themed tree. (G1 Omega Supreme for the train at the base of the tree would kick ass!)

T.

Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:45 am

As of last night:

Alderwood Target: nothing, a couple Leader Megs in reasonable shape, lots of Wreckage

Alderwood Kohl's: 4 Scorponoks

Alderwood TRU: LOTS (15-20) of the Desert Attack 2-pks. Some common deluxes. Decently minty Leader Megs and Brawl.

Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:42 am

T-Macksimus wrote:I can't believe I forgot to mention this before, and I don't know if it even has much interest for folks, but I came across the TF Christmas Ornaments when I was in Target a few days ago. My personal opinion, I thought they were pretty darn cool and I found more than had been previously mentioned in other discussion threads. Some were very well done detail-wise, some only so-so. I think that once you get a few sets of 'em, add the red and silver tinsel and choose/set-up the right kind/color lights, you could have yourself one sharp looking TF themed tree. (G1 Omega Supreme for the train at the base of the tree would kick ass!)

T.

They are kind of cool, but $16 for some tiny ornaments is way
too much

Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:02 pm

I've seen about 25-30 Walmart Starscreams on Ebay today. The closest one is in Texas.

It's a good sign that there are so many - I remember the same thing happening with Ult BB.

Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:13 pm

Looks like none are hitting 100 now. That's a great sign.

Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:00 pm

Any sightings for Starscream yet? I wont be able to check until this weekend. I'm hoping he shows up this weekend because next weekend I have to study for my last test of the quarter.

News Credits: 337 · Thu Nov 01, 2007 1:38 pm

Hey guys I have some good news/ bad news. The good news is I found MP Starscream, the bad news is that I went home (Albuquerque New Mexico) for Halloween and at one of my old Wal-Mart stomping grounds I found like 7 MP Starscreams. I am loving the price, I plan on getting a second later when ever they show up in Washington.

The colors are amazing, Hasbro really did a great job with it. I can't wait to see it next to my 2 MP Skywarps and Takara MP Starscream.

But don't fret guys they will come to WA soon and I am sure they will be in good supply.

Thu Nov 01, 2007 1:41 pm

That's great to hear Matt! Hope you enjoyed your time back home.

Thu Nov 01, 2007 3:00 pm

You said you loved the price, how much was it?

Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:59 pm

At the Covington Wal-Mart, that are about 10-15 MP Prime's.

There was a Starscream, but I was beat to it...

Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:50 pm

Well...that's good to know he's starting to show up in this area. I'm hoping to find one this weekend. If not maybe next weekend. After Black Friday I'll give up and only pick him up if I run into him.

Thu Nov 01, 2007 11:43 pm

Elvaan wrote:At the Covington Wal-Mart, that are about 10-15 MP Prime's.

There was a Starscream, but I was beat to it...

First post!!! Welcome to Seibertron and our very own Washington State Sightings Thread. WARNING!!! MAY CONTAIN NUTS!!!

Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:30 am

skyblast wrote:
Elvaan wrote:At the Covington Wal-Mart, that are about 10-15 MP Prime's.

There was a Starscream, but I was beat to it...

First post!!! Welcome to Seibertron and our very own Washington State Sightings Thread. WARNING!!! MAY CONTAIN NUTS!!!

Hi.

I frequent Fred Meyer and Wal-Mart, so i'll do what I can for updates. There's a TRU somewhere around here but I can't remember exactly. I think there's one in Tukwila...

Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:25 pm

There's a posting on Ebay (out of KY, I think) and TFW2005.com for a new multi-pack with battle damage Arcee and Voyager Prime, plus a clean Voyager Starscream.

In looking at the packaging, this could be a Costco exclusive (it has the same "value" sticker as the Prime w/Legends figures and the Ult BB w/titanium fig). If anyone happens to be at a Costco, could they possibly check? I may go this weekend.

News Credits: 5 · Fri Nov 02, 2007 5:28 pm

I know it was stated on the big board, but Target (atleast Puyallup) has Ultimate Bumblebee on clearance for 25% off. Other than that, nothing, except GI Joes, picked up Beach Head for my cousin today. Still looking for Flint (I hear he is tough to find).

Fri Nov 02, 2007 5:49 pm

Cyberjet #7 wrote:There's a posting on Ebay (out of KY, I think) and TFW2005.com for a new multi-pack with battle damage Arcee and Voyager Prime, plus a clean Voyager Starscream.

In looking at the packaging, this could be a Costco exclusive (it has the same "value" sticker as the Prime w/Legends figures and the Ult BB w/titanium fig). If anyone happens to be at a Costco, could they possibly check? I may go this weekend.

Cancel my last post, I found out the 3-pk is a Sam's Club exclusive. I don't belong to Sam's Club.

Shoulda done more research...

Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:20 pm

Well I found out that Lynnwood WalMart is not getting the MP Starscream for sure. It looks like it's between Everett and Marysville.

Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:16 pm

Went to check Toys R Us (Everett). They didn't have much, looked like they restocked this morning and since they changed their opening time to 8am they were pretty much cleaned out. They did have a Leader Prime. I'll drop by Everett WalMart and Marysville WalMart in the morning for MP Starscream. I'm hoping he'll be there.

News Credits: 1 · Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:00 am

Work ran waaayyy late so was unable/unwilling/too damn tired to check out stores up north. Have to head back in the morning, so Tony, if you have the Marysville Wal-Mart covered, I'll hit up the Mt.Vernon store before I go to the shop. I should be returning by early afternoon to post if I find anything.
(I'll check out Smokey Pt. Target on the way back just to see if there is anything noteworthy there. Now that I found the Robot Heroes set I was after, I'll focus on finding Strongarm again to complete the Scout Class collection.)

T.

as a side note, I'll be working on a job in Blaine this next week so I should have some fresh areas to hunt in. It's unfortunate that the Bellingham TRU closed but that still leaves Target and Wal-Mart. I'll be staying with friends in Ferndale/Bellingham and taking my laptop with so I can keep everyone updated if I find anything. Not like anyone besides me would be crazy enough to make that commute for a Transformer they might want, but at least we'll know what's out there.

Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:22 pm

No luck for MP Starscream today. However Target Marysville and Everett were stocked with Wave 1 Deluxes. I was considering picking up another Barricade to make it worth while, but I didn't.

I'll try again tomorrow. THen I have to wait until the weekend before I can do any more runs.

I guess since the official release date is suppose to be the 15th...I can wait a little while. The problem is my final test for law is that day and also got a huge project due that week.

*crosses fingers* hope he is here tomorrow or next weekend.

News Credits: 1 · Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:25 pm

North of Marysville had a whole lot of nothing. Once I get up to Bellingham I'll take a look around and then report back but between work and prep for the jaunt north, I won't have much time to be online till at least mid-week.

Oh yeah, BB I saw the crowd at the Marysville Wal-Mart.
Youre a brave man! I don't like dealing with a crowd that size unless I can take a big stick with me.

T.

Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:26 am

No luck for MP Starscream today. If you are looking for Deluxes, not sure how many of us still are. Everett WalMart is stocked with them. I saw all of them, Swindle, Dreadwing, Barricade, Recon Barricade, Concept Camaro Bumblebee, Classic Camaro Bumblebee, Arcee, Dreadwing...etc. you get the picture.

It's good to see the shelves stocked, but I guess I'll have to wait until next week for MP Starscream.

News Credits: 337 · Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:19 pm

Cyberjet #7 wrote:You said you loved the price, how much was it?

$48 plus tax. A very good deal for a masterpiece figure. I finally was able to open him up and check him out. The weathering they gave him really adds to the figure, he looks like he’s been down and dirty fragging Autobots. Some of the red looks kind of plasticy, but the white is nice and solid. One thing I noticed that is different from the Takara mold is that they have shortened the upper spikes on the tail fins, probably safety stuff. Anyways that is fine because on my Takara MP Starscream one of his spikes broke off, so I ended up just making it look more like a battle scar.

The plastic box it comes in is VERY cool. On the top it has a silver engraved Deceptiocn logo and also engraved "Masterpiece Starscream". The artwork on the back is very crisp and colorful. Hasbro really outdid themselves on this release. Hell I had planned on getting 2 (one in bot form and the other in Alt form) but I might even get a third to keep in the box, it's that beautiful. The price is perfect!

On another note I got back from ABQ late last night. It is good to be home. Halloween was great, every year we deck out our yard with cob webs and lights. Various hanging things with sound. We even have several fog machines. match that up with my dad at the front door (as Merlin) and me and my bro as these gouls (scareing kids

). Makes for a very fun night for everyone. It's a shame that this kind of decorating isn’t as common as I remember. We we're basically the only house like that on the street/ neighborhood.

Did everyone else have a good Halloween?

News Credits: 5 · Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:21 pm

No WMT Exclusive yet, but I know some of you are collecting the 25th GI Joes. If anyone doesn't have the first two 5-packs of Joes, they are on sale for $15.99 at Fred Meyer right now. Neither of my local ones had Cobra Legions yet, but that is one heck of a deal.