Transformers Encore G1 Reissues at Wal-Mart.com

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  1. grayman, Aug 21, 2007
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    Wal-Mart.com has all 4 Takara Tomy reissues available and in stock, but for seriously high prices. $98.72 for Megatron, Optimus Prime or Soundwave and $79.88 for Starscream. Get them if you want them.

    http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...506&siteID=3Wcr3nxHx1A-glW9klwjQbiNHeiTJuiOcA
    http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...505&siteID=3Wcr3nxHx1A-glW9klwjQbiNHeiTJuiOcA
    http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...504&siteID=3Wcr3nxHx1A-glW9klwjQbiNHeiTJuiOcA
    http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...503&siteID=3Wcr3nxHx1A-glW9klwjQbiNHeiTJuiOcA
     
  2. The Asp, Aug 21, 2007
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    MEGATRON????????????????

    Wha? Did I miss something?

    This must be Mal-Wart japan.
    No way in hell it's North America.
     
  3. Orodruin, Aug 21, 2007
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    Yeah, wait a sec... how are they not orange-capping that?
     
  4. godsenddeath, Aug 21, 2007
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    Even capped Wal Mart selling Megatron is potentially controversial
     
  5. DeathStorm, Aug 21, 2007
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    Considerring these are available for so much less everywhere else I don't see these selling very well.
     
  6. Tony_Bacala, Aug 21, 2007
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    It doesn't mention it anywhere on the page, but I wouldn't be surprised if Wal-Mart is partnering with 3rd party smaller merchants. Amazon, TRU, Target all do this now. They auto-import these 3rd party merchant's products, allow sale/checkout thru the Wal-Mart shopping cart, take a cut, and send the order info to the other retailer for shipment.

    If the original merchant says "I want no less than 50 bucks", Wal Mart or the original retailer could say "Then Wal Mart must sell for 79.88 to get their cut". Could explain the higher prices.

    This broadens their product range online without actually stocking the goods. Only thing is it usually mentions that it's via this method on the other sites. Wal Mart is currently saying it's theirs.

    OR, they actually are carrying this collector oriented stuff.
     
  7. GMANIFESS, Aug 21, 2007
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    Very interesting indeed.
    And IN STOCK?

    Considering WalMart has several sweat factories in China, I guess we shouldn't be surprised.
    Got to be an experimental, online exclusive. Got to compete with Amazon.
    Walmart is really trying to take over.
    Too bad the prices are insane.
    Very shrewd.
     
  8. thoughtcrime, Aug 21, 2007
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    Madness!
     
  9. Blue Meanie, Aug 21, 2007
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    only $400 for the set, jump on it.
     
  10. Megatronwp38, Aug 21, 2007
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    Wow and to think I only paid 50 for my soundwave.
     
  11. MegaPrime33, Aug 21, 2007
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    These must just be online only. I can't imagine these selling in stores at these prices.
     
  12. e3nine, Aug 21, 2007
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    Wal-Mart has to be tapped into a subsidiary's item database. There's no way they'd stock or sell these themselves.

    My guess is that they purchased some toy store in an attempt to bolster the amount of goods offered online. That's why we keep seeing statues, imports, and other odd collectibles online, but not in store.
     
  13. gargunkle, Aug 21, 2007
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    Pondering ordering that Megatron with site-to-store. But still a bit on the expensive side.
     
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    Interesting. But, nearly $100, or $50-60...I know which one I'd go with.
     
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    Too rich for my blood...
     
  16. Tell_Story, Aug 21, 2007
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    No Thanks! I have the original, the real G1; 1984.
     
  17. Soundblaster1, Aug 21, 2007
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    Let's hope these, like Magnus, will end up returned in a store for a cheaper price.
     
  18. blackhawk, Aug 21, 2007
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    Ditto, except for Soundwave who I picked up as the comemorative re-issue. I do however like the stamped insignia on these.
     
  19. Omegax80, Aug 21, 2007
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    Doesnt matter - Megs is already gone.
    Too steep for me, but for some reason I'm feeling a little upset I didn't blow the $100 on it...
     
  20. chipandchris, Aug 21, 2007
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    Megatron is gone!
     
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