Steal of a Deal: Select Figures on Sale at Target for 50% Off!

o.supreme wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:Sounds like Buzzworthy Bumblebee was a good seller then after all

If anybody wants to come over to my neck of the woods and clear this stuff out, so hopefully we can get some more SS and Kingdom I'd be much obliged.

Theres no indication that selling the Buzzworthy toys in your area will result in target ordering more of the lines that are not Buzzworthy.

william-james88 wrote:

o.supreme wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:Sounds like Buzzworthy Bumblebee was a good seller then after all

If anybody wants to come over to my neck of the woods and clear this stuff out, so hopefully we can get some more SS and Kingdom I'd be much obliged.

Theres no indication that selling the Buzzworthy toys in your area will result in target ordering more of the lines that are not Buzzworthy.

Yeah to me, that would get the opposite result.

Looks like Doubledealer is sold out already.

Bounti76 wrote:Looks like Doubledealer is sold out already.

That's okay, he's 19.99 at Ollies.

ZeroWolf wrote:Sounds like Buzzworthy Bumblebee was a good seller then after all

It depends on location but it's clearly not the universal shelfwarmer many fans feared. Bumblebee and Optimus are the faces on the franchise, they sell.

For what it's worth, depending on where you are, your Target may not be stocking toys, or toys beyond kid-friendly stuff, because they don't want people shopping there. Pandemic and such.

sol magnus wrote:

Bounti76 wrote:Looks like Doubledealer is sold out already.

That's okay, he's 19.99 at Ollies.

If you have an Ollie's in your state, I suppose that's worth looking into. Not everyone does.

Bounti76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Bounti76 wrote:Looks like Doubledealer is sold out already.

That's okay, he's 19.99 at Ollies.

If you have an Ollie's in your state, I suppose that's worth looking into. Not everyone does.

Fair enough. I don't know that you have Ollies in your state, but you might. I was just trying to help.

Kinda annoyed I paid full price for X-Spanse now.... but what’s done is done.

I figured Xspanse wouldn't stay full-price. Kinda bummed I didn't wait for Double Dealer, but it's alright.

sol magnus wrote:

Bounti76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Bounti76 wrote:Looks like Doubledealer is sold out already.

That's okay, he's 19.99 at Ollies.

If you have an Ollie's in your state, I suppose that's worth looking into. Not everyone does.

Fair enough. I don't know that you have Ollies in your state, but you might. I was just trying to help.

I appreciate that- really, I'm just jealous that Ollie's isn't available to me , they've had some fantastic deals. Though we are getting a Five Below in my town, which is the first time they've been open in my state. I know they've had Transformers there before.

Since I already have Kingdom Wave 2 on the way/already on my shelves, I decided to get Ultimate X-Spanse as well as FINALLY own a copy of Age of Extinction. Kind of happy to finally own a Collaborative toy since despite me liking Ghostbusters and Back to the Future, I'm not as big of a fan of either franchise as a whole as I am with X-Men (and Marvel in general).

Mindmaster wrote:Kinda annoyed I paid full price for X-Spanse now.... but what’s done is done.

Ditto bro, ditto.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Kinda annoyed I paid full price for X-Spanse now.... but what’s done is done.

Ditto bro, ditto.

If you bought him at Target in the last month or so, they will reverse price match sometimes.

Wow, what a champ, this post made me laugh real hard

william-james88 wrote:Wow, what a champ, this post made me laugh real hard

I'm assuming that was a gag and Ollies didn't really have them, right?

That's absurd. Just...absurd.

What's sad is, just for fun, I did a rough calculation to both rent a car and Drive OR FLY with roundtrip ticket to the nearest Ollies from me which is 2000 miles away (4000 round trip), and I still would end up paying about the same, perhaps a little more than the $600 Haslab price. (If it were real that is), and even then, there would be no guaranty.

But even though it was all done in fun, it does still bring to light the distribution issues and inequality that still exist.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Wow, what a champ, this post made me laugh real hard

I'm assuming that was a gag and Ollies didn't really have them, right?

They shouldn't. At least not this soon. Receipt or it didn't happen.

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Wow, what a champ, this post made me laugh real hard

I'm assuming that was a gag and Ollies didn't really have them, right?

They shouldn't. At least not this soon. Receipt or it didn't happen.

That was my thinking as well, way too soon to show up there if they ever do. I wonder how many poor bastards immediately went checking their nearest Ollies.

Little late for April Fools, ain't it?

Sabrblade wrote:Little late for April Fools, ain't it?

Well, so was Unicron for many, so it sort of works.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Wow, what a champ, this post made me laugh real hard

I'm assuming that was a gag and Ollies didn't really have them, right?

Of course, just sharing a good laugh I had. I love the guy's pose too, he made the effort to get a cart and everything, it's all perfect.

o.supreme wrote:But even though it was all done in fun, it does still bring to light the distribution issues and inequality that still exist.

Your right, it would be more fair if any toy not sold at primary retail for full price was destroyed like they do for other collectibles.

Did you guys ever see the video of the tons of lootcrate boxes being destroyed?

william-james88 wrote:

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Wow, what a champ, this post made me laugh real hard

I'm assuming that was a gag and Ollies didn't really have them, right?

Of course, just sharing a good laugh I had. I love the guy's pose too, he made the effort to get a cart and everything, it's all perfect.

Definitely an A+ troll job.

william-james88 wrote:

o.supreme wrote:But even though it was all done in fun, it does still bring to light the distribution issues and inequality that still exist.

Your right, it would be more fair if any toy not sold at primary retail for full price was destroyed like they do for other collectibles.

Did you guys ever see the video of the tons of lootcrate boxes being destroyed?

Really? Wow

william-james88 wrote:Your right, it would be more fair if any toy not sold at primary retail for full price was destroyed like they do for other collectibles.

or failing that, get it right ahead of time. Instead of "Midwest Target" getting 50 Decepticon Clone sets, where fewer people live, and after they dont sell, end up at Ollies to be purchased by scalpers, and sold on eBay, because East Coast/West Coast Targets got 0, how about they spread them out more proportionately - 5 different stores getting-10 each.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

o.supreme wrote:But even though it was all done in fun, it does still bring to light the distribution issues and inequality that still exist.

Your right, it would be more fair if any toy not sold at primary retail for full price was destroyed like they do for other collectibles.

Did you guys ever see the video of the tons of lootcrate boxes being destroyed?

Really? Wow

Yup, here is an example

https://twitter.com/ItchyBacca/status/1 ... stroyed%2F

william-james88 wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

o.supreme wrote:But even though it was all done in fun, it does still bring to light the distribution issues and inequality that still exist.

Your right, it would be more fair if any toy not sold at primary retail for full price was destroyed like they do for other collectibles.

Did you guys ever see the video of the tons of lootcrate boxes being destroyed?

Really? Wow

Yup, here is an example

https://twitter.com/ItchyBacca/status/1 ... stroyed%2F

That's really something. I've hard numerous stories and seen pictures of Loot Crate figures and video game collector's edition statues showing up at thrift stores/charity shops in bulk in some parts of the country and even other parts of the world. I guess with how many companies make these monthly boxes there's only so much you can give away before it has to be disposed of.

Emerje

Well crap. Weird/sad coincidence on X-Panse. Target shipped mine Fedex and it was routed through Indianapolis, I believe the same facility that just had the shooting from a former employee a few days ago.

Hasbro Toy Shop on Ebay has the Masterpiece Movie Series Megatron MPM-8 on sale for $59.99 (62% off) with free shipping. It was at $79.99 for a while, but just dropped today.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FTransformers-M%20...%204392502065%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Looks like Target has the Buzzworthy Bee core size Bumblebee and Spike on 50% off through Tuesday. At $15 it was a pass for me, but I might head over tomorrow and pick him up for only $7.50.

https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-b%20...%20A-81262959%3C%2Fa%3E

Walmart has dropped the price on their G1 Reissues Autobot Blaster and Astrotrain listed below.

Transformers Vintage G1 Autobot Blaster Collectible Action Figure and Weapon Accessory $19.99
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /518556967?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff

Transformers Toys Vintage G1 Astrotrain 4.5 Inch Action Figure Toy, Accessory $27.99
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /327496966?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff

Amazon.com is having a Prime day sale and several Transformers are included. For most of these deals, you have to be a Prime member to benefit.

Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Galactic Odyssey Collection Biosfera Autobot Clones 2-Pack, Amazon Exclusive – $17.49
Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Galactic Odyssey Collection Micron Micromasters 6-Pack, 1.5-inch Amazon Exclusive – $20.99
Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Deluxe Class WFC-S9 Autobot Hound Action Figure – $18.71
Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Battle Call Trooper Class Starscream - $16.69
Tra Cyberverse Spark Armor Ratchet - $14.99
Transformers Generations Selects Leader Shockwave - $41.24
Transformers Studio Series Deluxe Class Rebekah’s Garage Bumblebee with Charlie Exclusive Figure – $29.99

william-james88 wrote:Amazon.com is having a Prime day sale and several Transformers are included. For most of these deals, you have to be a Prime member to benefit.

Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Galactic Odyssey Collection Biosfera Autobot Clones 2-Pack, Amazon Exclusive – $17.49
Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Galactic Odyssey Collection Micron Micromasters 6-Pack, 1.5-inch Amazon Exclusive – $20.99
Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Deluxe Class WFC-S9 Autobot Hound Action Figure – $18.71
Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Battle Call Trooper Class Starscream - $16.69
Tra Cyberverse Spark Armor Ratchet - $14.99
Transformers Generations Selects Leader Shockwave - $41.24
Transformers Studio Series Deluxe Class Rebekah’s Garage Bumblebee with Charlie Exclusive Figure – $29.99

The only one that vaguely appeals is maybe "Galactic Man" Shockwave. But even that's a tough sell, because regular Siege Shockwave is perfectly fine....

although none of these appeal to me, or I already have them, it's better than last year when there were no Transformers deals for Prime Day at all...

Ordered Reissue Blaster and SS Skipjack off Walmart.com. Kev pointed out Blaster being $20, but Skipjack is only $18.47.

Only thing I got off Amazon is the G1 Nano die cast 3 pack which has a Prime Day price of $5.99

I already have the Target Bumblebee set so I didn't get anything from there.

Emerje

Well i looked it up here in canada and apparently there is no prime day for amazon.ca lol

Brutal brawl wrote:Well i looked it up here in canada and apparently there is no prime day for amazon.ca lol

I'm surprised to hear that, even Japan is doing Prime Day.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

Brutal brawl wrote:Well i looked it up here in canada and apparently there is no prime day for amazon.ca lol

I'm surprised to hear that, even Japan is doing Prime Day.

Emerje

Any idea what their deals are like?

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Emerje wrote:

Brutal brawl wrote:Well i looked it up here in canada and apparently there is no prime day for amazon.ca lol

I'm surprised to hear that, even Japan is doing Prime Day.

Emerje

Any idea what their deals are like?

Nothing particularly interesting. Only Transformers deal I could find was Blu-rays. Their Prime Day page is here. You can get Amazon Prime from Japan, I had it for a little while, but found it pretty useless even at around $5 a month. Only wanted it for music, maybe I should look up a guide sometime to see how to make it work (aside from a VPN).

Emerje

How bout having a discount on figures already overpriced, and difficult to get? No, they wouldn't dare do that.

Emerje wrote:

Brutal brawl wrote:Well i looked it up here in canada and apparently there is no prime day for amazon.ca lol

I'm surprised to hear that, even Japan is doing Prime Day.

Emerje

Canada is holding back on reopening and still has strict distancing rules all companies must abide by. Thisevrestruct Amazon warehouses from having the added seasonal staff needed for Prime day.

I'm going to flip this thread for a minute and have a bit of a rant.

Some time ago, I pre-ordered the Galactic Odyssey two-pack - Ratchet and Lifeline - from Amazon US. I pre-ordered two, for some friends. Only $40 each (before shipping etc) I thought was quite good for two figures. Months later, on the figures release, Amazon US ship them over here. Their courier: UPS.

"In transit" for four days. First I chase UPS. They basically fob me off, the items are "lost" and they don't care. I contact Amazon US. They immediately offer me a refund. I state I don't want a refund, I want a reissue of my order. "Out of stock, indefinitely" is the general gist of the conversation I have with them. A bugbear of mine giving an exclusive to a company only with finite stock.

Ever since, I've been on the hunt for them. They are no longer $40....

Transformers Paradron Medics Lifeline Ratchet Galactic Odyssey War for Cybertron
New
$399.99
+ $21.48 shipping
20 sold
positive Seller 99.9%

^That, is sickening.

Transformers Paradron Medics Lifeline Ratchet Galactic Odyssey War for Cybertron
New
$399.99
+ $21.48 shipping
20 sold
positive Seller 99.9%

^ That, is worse.

Just an example of one I found on the secondary market. You see normally, this wouldn't have bothered me. If UPS had stolen my order and Amazon were capable of honouring their supply of an exclusive. Instead, thanks to greedy and immoral, hoarding scalpers. My chances of finding these for a non-delusional price, are basically zero. Until Hasbro re-releases them. The other kind of Steal of a deal, I guess.

Ollie's has gotten their hands on a few waves of last year's Studio Series deluxe toys. They are selling them half price, so at $10. This brings us back to the glory days of $10 deluxes but with today's greater parts count. Some of the toys found so far include Roadbuster, Soundwave and the Arcee Sisters.
They also have Earthrise Snap Dragon for $15.99.
Let us know what else you find.

We thank Rotorstom and D-Max for the images.

Yeesh, so THAT'S why none of these ever showed up anywhere near my realm - they all wound up in this one store at "Ollies". They did see Snapdragon a couple times, but even looking at the pictures on the back of the box betrayed sub-standard engineering. Easy pass, that one.

They should have always been that price in the first place...

Apefaces all without faces...

cloudballoon wrote:Apefaces all without faces...

I was thinking the same thing! But I felt that the scene was incomplete since they need a version of Prime's Airachnid that is dressed up like the Queen of Hearts. Or is that too much of a redundancy?