California Transformers Sightings

Discussion in 'Transformers Sightings' started by kpassman, Jun 22, 2003.

  1. OCProwl

    OCProwl Autobot Dad

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    Things have been pretty quiet sightings wise lately.

    Anybody interested in getting that POTP Leader Nemesis Prime repaint? There's a placeholder listing on Amazon now (it's an Amazon exclusive):
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076QWG87D/
     
  2. betsuni

    betsuni I'm just here for the robots

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    I'm hoping to snag one just because it looks neat. I have no attachment to Nemesis Prime / Black Convoy, but he looks good in black.

    Sightings wise, I have been sidelined due to a busy life but hoping to get out and look for transformers soon. Just to give a heads up, you can go into a Hallmark store and put in a reservation on the Starscream since they have the wish books out.
     
  3. Bezuul

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    Yeah, I dig this version of Prime so Nemesis is pretty cool.
     
  4. Forge

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    Has anyone been to frank and sons recently. Ive never been there before but someone suggested i check it out. Im wondering if theres any vendors selling WJ megamaster there. Also, are the prices reasonable there or do they gouge you on them? TIA
     
  5. Bezuul

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    I went there recently and found some 3rd party add on kits for about what you’ll find them for online. There’s one main retailer of 3rd party towards the center of the building. A few other sellers have a handful of 3rd party figures that are marked up a little. There are other TF sellers but the stock is limited and so widespread, mostly you’ll be picking up stragglers of the TR line. There’s one devoted MP seller who throws a decent markup on his figures even though they’re opened.

    I’ve been looking for others who sale 3rd party or Takara imports so I can pick up the Legends line in store but nothing around So Cal from what I can find.
     
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  6. Forge

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    Hey bezuul, thanks for the heads up. Would you know of any other places in the area that I should check out for 3rd party stuff? Mainly looking for megamaster
     
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    I really haven’t been able to find anyone within 100 miles that does 3rd party TF outside Franks. I would recommend Franks if you haven’t been, I’ve been surprised by the stuff I find there and if nothing else maybe talk to the guys at the booth that do carry 3rd party and maybe they can help.
     
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  8. smf2045

    smf2045 Aficionado of Combiners

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    No trace that I've seen of the Wave 2 Primemasters anywhere in the Eastern Sacramento region, but I'll keep looking. Not paying Ebay prices if I can help it.
     
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  9. Bezuul

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    Anyone finding Grotesque at TRU in So Cal?
     
  10. nathan_s82

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    I'm heading to Frank's on the 12th to see what they got. Toy Arena is pretty decent on their prices, and there is another guy who sells Beast Wars Neo and Beast Wars II as well (Sonokong Korean Version). I'm hoping to find a MP-09 at a non-kidney price.
     
  11. Gallade

    Gallade HSR and Transformers Enjoyer

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    Anyone in SJ or somewhere in the Bay Area find PoTP Snarl? He's really all I need.
     
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    Colma Target had the whole wave of Avengers Marvel Legends last night. Bought Taskmaster.

    Daly City Target had Real Feel Mosasaurs.

    Santa Clara Target had the whole wave of Avengers Marvel Legends.

    As far as Transformers go... Between the three Targets they had all the deluxe and the two Voyager studio series. One of then had Blackout. I think that was Daly City. All of them had one rippersnapper. And Santa Clara had all the legends. No wave 2 prime masters.

    @Gallade My friend picked up an extra snarl from Amazon for me but I already have him. If he hasn't returned it I can pick it up and sell it to you at cost. $16.99+Tax. I'll check with him later tonight.
     
  13. Gallade

    Gallade HSR and Transformers Enjoyer

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    That would be really nice. Thank you.
     
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    I've seen reports on Seibertron that PotP voyagers have been found on clearance at Walmart for $10 but also as low as $5. I checked Brickseek but my whole area is dry of any voyagers at Walmart
     
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    Hey all, SGV/LA boi here looking for a non-Transformers assist. In the spirit of May the 4th be with you, I was wondering if somebody can please help me search for this particular model: the Hot Wheels Star Wars Carships Rebel Snowspeeder
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    Gotta be honest, most Hot Wheels carships are not my thing and I rather wish Hot Wheels sticks to expanding their own IPs. But this guy makes me do a 180 on that belief and even has @AutobotAvalanche 's blessing in terms of design. Please help a boi complete his OTP with this hunky beast of a Star Wars car, thank you!
     
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  16. OCProwl

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    That's pretty neat. I'll keep en eye out for you!
     
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  17. savio-prime

    savio-prime Autobotist

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    I'll check for it as well!
     
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  18. Capirus

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    I've mostly seen the carship line at grocery stores, believe it or not. When was this released?
     
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    West Sac Wally has two Battletraps and one Tailgate.
     
  20. eltonlin98

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    Not sure, I first saw it trickle out to eBay by late March. Was counting on Target's online listing for it to have come in stock by now but no dice