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Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds

Posted by william-james88 Jan 26, 2023 at 6:03pm CST 61,541 views
Walmart really needs to figure out its toy distribution. They get exclusives and hold onto them for so long instead of stocking them that they then unload the stock of previous years to a market six retailer (liquidator). Case in point, these crazy findings at Ross that tf fan Marco posted over at the Botposting Facebook group.

The highlighted prices were $8.99 USD for the Walmart exclusive retro Headmasters and $16.99 USD for the Walmart exclusive Sparkless Seeker. Looks like Studio Series Perceptor was found as well. If you have a Ross near you, could be a good time to check it out. Also, looking at this situation, it wouldn't be a surprise if we see Cosmos at Ross for a similar price to these deluxes two years from now.







Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds
Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds
Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds
Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds
Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds
Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds
Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds
Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds

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Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by Flashwave Jan 26, 2023
The second headmaster wave never even hit saturation around me. And I think most of us wanted a replacement Wierdwolf for that issue with his spine cockpit
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by o.supreme Jan 26, 2023
william-james88 wrote:Walmart really needs to figure out its toy distribution.


Absolutely. Hilarious that the zombified jet that was such a pain to get a couple years ago is on sale. Even on walmarts site

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff ... /587909652

As for thsoe retro TR Headmasters, well, looks like some 3rd party retailers will be getting another shipment for those that missed out:

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/196744

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/197071
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by 12345 Jan 26, 2023
Flashwave wrote:The second headmaster wave never even hit saturation around me. And I think most of us wanted a replacement Wierdwolf for that issue with his spine cockpit


Just wish that joint wasn't so thin at all. If not for that, Wierdwolf was actually our favourite figure.


Anybody know if the retro Skullcruncher has bad legs too? Can't remember if it was widespread on the original TR release or we were just really unlucky, but ours has super floppy hip and knee joints on both legs
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by Otaku-mus Prime Jan 26, 2023
o.supreme wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Walmart really needs to figure out its toy distribution.


Absolutely. Hilarious that the zombified jet that was such a pain to get a couple years ago is on sale. Even on walmarts site

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff ... /587909652

As for thsoe retro TR Headmasters, well, looks like some 3rd party retailers will be getting another shipment for those that missed out:

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/196744

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/197071


Unfortunately, Hardhead is in both of those sets on bbts. Is there an easy custom to convert Hardhead into a different character/figure?
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by Emerje Jan 26, 2023
Flashwave wrote:The second headmaster wave never even hit saturation around me. And I think most of us wanted a replacement Wierdwolf for that issue with his spine cockpit

I had the opposite issue, wave 1 came and went with one sighting from me while wave 2 lingered through two toy department resets.

Emerje
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by william-james88 Jan 26, 2023
Flashwave wrote:The second headmaster wave never even hit saturation around me. And I think most of us wanted a replacement Wierdwolf for that issue with his spine cockpit


That's the point, all these toys we see at Ross never made it to shelves. Instead, they remained in a walmart warehouse and were only dumped to a wholesaler when they had to make space for the 2023 reset.

SynchroBunny wrote:Anybody know if the retro Skullcruncher has bad legs too? Can't remember if it was widespread on the original TR release or we were just really unlucky, but ours has super floppy hip and knee joints on both legs


It was widespread on the original release and it was fixed on the new one.
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Jan 27, 2023
Unlike others, the reissues did hit my area, but it was the issues with the Decepticon Headmasters from TR that made me skip them, mostly related to the softer rubbery plastic:

- Weirdwolf's cockpit hinge breaking from constant stress
- Mindwipe's wings deteriorating and breaking off
- Skullcruncher's wonky legs, cockpit panel and now the teeth making the mouth jam up

Prices are a steal, so I'm tempted despite that. Any sightings of Sparkless' wave mate Primal?
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Jan 27, 2023
Checked my local stores tonight, no sign of any TFs. I would definitely pick up the Sparkless as well as at least 1 headmaster if I actually saw them in stores
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by Seibertron Jan 27, 2023
Same here. My Ross Stores didn't get the memo
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by X3ROhour Jan 28, 2023
william-james88 wrote:Walmart really needs to figure out its toy distribution. They get exclusives and hold onto them for so long instead of stocking them that they then unload the stock of previous years to a market six retailer (liquidator). Case in point, these crazy findings at Ross that tf fan Marco posted over at the Botposting Facebook group.

The highlighted prices were $8.99 USD for the Walmart exclusive retro Headmasters and $16.99 USD for the Walmart exclusive Sparkless Seeker. Looks like Studio Series Perceptor was found as well. If you have a Ross near you, could be a good time to check it out. Also, looking at this situation, it wouldn't be a surprise if we see Cosmos at Ross for a similar price to these deluxes two years from now.

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Guess I'm going to Ross today.
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by YoungPrime Jan 28, 2023
Meh, the only G1 Headmaster that I would buy is Mindwipe. H3ll, he would probably replace my TR Mindwipe which is more of a placeholder on my Lord Zarak faction's shelf anyway.
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by Otaku-mus Prime Jan 28, 2023
If I am not mistaken, these are the TR Headmasters, just in retro packaging.
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Jan 28, 2023
Otaku-mus Prime wrote:If I am not mistaken, these are the TR Headmasters, just in retro packaging.


Sure are... with the Headmasters anime-accurate faces from Legends.
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Jan 28, 2023
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:
Otaku-mus Prime wrote:If I am not mistaken, these are the TR Headmasters, just in retro packaging.


Sure are... with the Headmasters anime-accurate faces from Legends.
And slightly different decos.
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by optimeow Jan 30, 2023
My goodness. And to think they never made it to shelves in my neck of the woods and were going for scalper prices.

Lucky those scalpers who can restock at $8 and sell it for more than $50 to those who have no access to a Ross outlet now.
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by DeathReviews Feb 24, 2023
Did YOU have a hankerin' for Legacy Titan Metroplex, but you didn't think it was worth nearly $200? Check out this weekend sale at BigBadToyStore, and you could pick him up for just $99!

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/203020

Like him or not, this is a 'steal of a deal'! It says 'weekend sale', which means it could end Feb. 26 (or sooner) and you may only have a couple of days to avail yourself of this bargain price! Move swiftly, mortals!
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by o.supreme Feb 24, 2023
Dang....makes the $117 I paid through Target discount stacking look like a ripoff my comparison. :lol: .

That is a great deal. If the Ab Crunch on him wasn't the worst thing ever, rendering him nearly unposeable I'd say go for it.
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Feb 25, 2023
o.supreme wrote:Dang....makes the $117 I paid through Target discount stacking look like a ripoff my comparison. :lol: .
Don't feel too bad. With the addition of the $4 shipping cost and the sales tax, my total came out to $111, almost $112 when you round up the change. Not too far below your $117 total.
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by King Kuuga Feb 25, 2023
DeathReviews wrote:Did YOU have a hankerin' for Legacy Titan Metroplex, but you didn't think it was worth nearly $200? Check out this weekend sale at BigBadToyStore, and you could pick him up for just $99!

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/203020

Like him or not, this is a 'steal of a deal'! It says 'weekend sale', which means it could end Feb. 26 (or sooner) and you may only have a couple of days to avail yourself of this bargain price! Move swiftly, mortals!

That's sold out now, but you can still get a Metroplex for about $112 on Hasbro's official Ebay page:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225264174444?e&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... SwTuxjfNx7
Re: Walmart Exclusive Headmasters for only $9 at Ross and other Crazy Finds (view post)
Comment by RiddlerJ Feb 27, 2023
King Kuuga wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:Did YOU have a hankerin' for Legacy Titan Metroplex, but you didn't think it was worth nearly $200? Check out this weekend sale at BigBadToyStore, and you could pick him up for just $99!

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/203020

Like him or not, this is a 'steal of a deal'! It says 'weekend sale', which means it could end Feb. 26 (or sooner) and you may only have a couple of days to avail yourself of this bargain price! Move swiftly, mortals!

That's sold out now, but you can still get a Metroplex for about $112 on Hasbro's official Ebay page:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225264174444?e&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... SwTuxjfNx7



Well, I hope you're happy. I said I wasn't getting this guy but now I caved. I blame youuuuuuuuuuuu :-(
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