Is this increase local or nation-wide? Is this a Target-mandated raise or a Hasbro-one? Is this a temporary thing, to take advantage of ROTF's popularity or a permanent one?
Time will tell.
Price Increases at Target
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Jul 10, 2009 at 1:12pm CDT
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Is this increase local or nation-wide? Is this a Target-mandated raise or a Hasbro-one? Is this a temporary thing, to take advantage of ROTF's popularity or a permanent one?
Time will tell.
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Wow, I had the exact same thought seeing those.
To our dear American friends, Welcome to our world.
Comment by Editor
Jul 10, 2009
Mkall wrote:Wow, those prices are now on par with their CDN equivalents
Wow, I had the exact same thought seeing those.
To our dear American friends, Welcome to our world.
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Comment by Omega Charge
Jul 10, 2009
I'm not paying 50 bucks a Leader now, unless it's really good. Hopefully this isn't going to be a permanent change nationwide in all stores.
Will have to have a tighter grip on my wallet.
Will have to have a tighter grip on my wallet.
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Comment by Jacob P. Galvatron
Jul 10, 2009
Whoa!
I hope my targets don't have raised prices!
Dang.
I hope my targets don't have raised prices!
Dang.
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This is probably just Target.
One less reason to shop at that sucky store .
Comment by Nekoman
Jul 10, 2009
Editor wrote:Mkall wrote:Wow, those prices are now on par with their CDN equivalents
Wow, I had the exact same thought seeing those.
To our dear American friends, Welcome to our world.
This is probably just Target.
One less reason to shop at that sucky store .
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Comment by Dead Metal
Jul 10, 2009
Almost welcome to the rest of the world US friends.
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Comment by Autobot032
Jul 10, 2009
That's a shocker, actually. I don't think I've seen prices that high before. (K-Mart, K-B, and TRU generally have/had high prices, I don't count them.)
Oddly, Target usually hits prices like $45.99 while Wal-Mart's at $44.88 or whatever. A difference of anywhere between 5-20 cents, tops.
But to see dollars as the difference...wow.
That's more expensive than the MSRP. =\
Oddly, Target usually hits prices like $45.99 while Wal-Mart's at $44.88 or whatever. A difference of anywhere between 5-20 cents, tops.
But to see dollars as the difference...wow.
That's more expensive than the MSRP. =\
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Comment by JediTray
Jul 10, 2009
Sheesus....
That's a real smart move, with the economy in the toilet and all. Who the F**K do they think they are? I will try to get out to a couple targets in my area soon. Hopefully this is not a nationwide trend, and the prices bumble_bee_68 found are some local, VERY temporary fluke.
-JT
That's a real smart move, with the economy in the toilet and all. Who the F**K do they think they are? I will try to get out to a couple targets in my area soon. Hopefully this is not a nationwide trend, and the prices bumble_bee_68 found are some local, VERY temporary fluke.
-JT
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jul 10, 2009
Glad I got Superion before this happened.
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Hey, remember when Voyagers were $40? Those were the days.
Comment by Tekka
Jul 10, 2009
Dead Metal wrote:Almost welcome to the rest of the world US friends.
Hey, remember when Voyagers were $40? Those were the days.
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Comment by Editor
Jul 10, 2009
Something for our American friends to consider.
Hasbro has said that prices would be going up. The prices you are seeing are bringing your prices more in line with what the rest of us have been paying for years.
In the states, this hasn't been as big a deal because you were trumping the rest of us in the sheer volume of fans in the continental 48. With the combined factors of production, material costs going up, and the economy reducing the amount of units being sold, this should be coming of no surprise.
Hasbro has said that prices would be going up. The prices you are seeing are bringing your prices more in line with what the rest of us have been paying for years.
In the states, this hasn't been as big a deal because you were trumping the rest of us in the sheer volume of fans in the continental 48. With the combined factors of production, material costs going up, and the economy reducing the amount of units being sold, this should be coming of no surprise.
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Comment by Sonic Wing
Jul 10, 2009
yikes...good thing i bought my leader prime with discount at TRU =], it was 40 bucks ^_^
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Comment by Doubledealer93
Jul 10, 2009
damn it! that sucks. well better start saving for jet fire.
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Comment by Solrac333
Jul 10, 2009
What the hell?! Good thing I just used my 20% coupons and got my two leaders yesterday. Should have gotten them last week when they were all on sale. 
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Comment by Counterpunch
Jul 10, 2009
Guess I won't be buying from Target if this holds true.
Oh well.
Oh well.
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Comment by skywarp-2
Jul 10, 2009
that sucks! I went to K-mart and Prime was 49.99 not 44.99 like at Wal-Mart.. not sure what the target here has them priced as.. I will check it out here when I got get my paycheck and cash it..I will update once I find out..
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Comment by Son of Primus
Jul 10, 2009
I do not think this is a nationwide thing, a search of Target's online store - and store search revealed RoTF Optimus Prime to be $44.89, Voyager class figures were $21.99, and Deluxe figures were $11.89. A call to the store near me (New Jersey) revealed that these were indeed the prices they were charging. So, if you live in the Essex County area of New Jersey ... you're safe.
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I was going to say the same thing. This is a sign of a weak $US when retailers bought the figures months ago. The $US has since recovered but retailers cannot absorb the difference.
Comment by Zeds
Jul 10, 2009
Mkall wrote:Wow, those prices are now on par with their CDN equivalents
I was going to say the same thing. This is a sign of a weak $US when retailers bought the figures months ago. The $US has since recovered but retailers cannot absorb the difference.
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Comment by Universe
Jul 10, 2009
Shame, really. Most the scout class toys are hardly worth $5 let alone the new $10 fee after taxes. 
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Comment by Powersa
Jul 10, 2009
Target frequently throws sales...like a couple of weeks ago I got $32 Leader and $7 deluxes after coupon. Generally the prices have been increasing but I'm actually paying less than what I was paying back in 2007, $40 Leader and $10 deluxes, if you could find them in stores.
Not to mention stuff goes on clearance at Target very often. I recently bought a Universe Ultra for $6. I know someone who got Animated Mangus for $10. Wal-Mart and K-Mart wait a long time before they put TFs on clearance. TRU? nah.
Not to mention stuff goes on clearance at Target very often. I recently bought a Universe Ultra for $6. I know someone who got Animated Mangus for $10. Wal-Mart and K-Mart wait a long time before they put TFs on clearance. TRU? nah.
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Comment by Agent 007
Jul 10, 2009
damn luckly I just need Jolt and Longhaul and I got all three leaders ($50 jeeze) This was a really bad move on hasbro or target's part. With familes saving money and getting tigher budgets a price hike is the last thing stores need. Now things are going to sit on the shelves even longer. I hope this is only in certain areas or is only temp cause prices are already high enough.
