I prefer Target, because of their low Deluxe prices, but if I'm looking for a shelfwarmer, then TRU is the way to go.

What about you guys? Do you shop online? Locally? National chains?

 

Walmart has deluxes for $7.77, so there.

 

Usually Target, but I've shopped at WM from time to time (it's father away, so Target is the closer option). TRU is also good for a few exclusives now and again, like Movie Mudflap (now my Universe Erector.)

 

I shop mostly online (Walmart, Amazon, Toys R Us, Hasbro Toyshop, etc.) for my TFs.

 

I shop on the sale forums (Tidal Wave is so awesome) and manily my local TRU which usually a lot of awesome animated stuff....though not a lot of Universe...but that's no big deal since I mainly collect animated.

 

WalMart is closest, with Target and TRU being a rather long drive. And with Wally having the best price that's where I head the most. But I also check Amazon daily for prices on stuff I want, I've ordered off there several times.

 

I used to shop at the usual spots... WM, Target, TRU.. But it kept leading to wasted trips and deep feelings of remorse and regret  

Now I shop at HTS and BBTS. Occasionally the Bay..

Next up.. Junkion!

 

I usually shop at my local Walmart or Target, but recently I've been getting stuff off HTS as long as they have coupon codes that make it cheaper for me.

 

i usualy shop on ebay for old figures. but for new figures, i shop at target because they have more exclusives, plus, they also have a mini pizza hut. eat your heart out walmart!

 

i live in a small town with a walmart so i shop there. The nearest target is a half hour away, so maybe i go there once a month. I never shop online, because i love the thrill of the hunt. that excitement you get when that figure your looking for is on the shelf provides is awesome.

 

I'm with you, DMC. For a long time, (far too long in retrospect) I did the whole "hunting trip" thing where I would hit up all the Wal-Marts, TRUs, KMarts etc. in my area of Manchester, NH. Then I realized that all that driving around was costing me hundreds of dollars in gas and repair/maintainence on my car, not to mention the time investment of driving around my area every week.

Ever since my first order from TFSource, where I was so impressed with their service, promptness, and professional shipping, I've been a firm believer in "pay slightly more and get the exact toys you want in perfect condition right when they're released." I use my all my newfound free time and gas money to go to strip clubs instead, haha.

 

Pretty much wherever, I have a TRU, Wal-Mart & Target all within 5-10 minutes of my house. For my online needs I go to HTS or BBTS.

 

Retail: Mostly Walmart and TRU.
Online: Koolytoyz.ca, Automatontoys.com, eBay (rarely now it seems).

Since the dollar went in the toilet, I haven't bought much from BBTS or TFSource.

 

Wal-Mart, E-Bay, or local comic shop for Encore stuff.

 

Retail: Target, Sometimes TRU and rarely Walmart (Walmart is the evil retail empire and I prefer not to support them if possible)

Online: HTS, BBTS

 

agreed

 

I typically shop at Walmart since, like others have said, they have deluxe TFs for $7.77. Also, it's where I found Animated Ultra Magnus for $29.99 and I couldn't pass it.

Target is good for some stuff, it's where I found Hound, SS and Cyclonus a few weeks ago. TRU is kinda far away since I have to go to VA to go there so I don't go there that often but sometimes I can find some good stuff there too.

 

For retail: Wal-Mart, Zellers, TRU, and Superstore.
Online: Ebay once in a while, Junkion/other sale forums, Automation toys, BBTS once.

 

Retail: I prefer Target best, just because stuff is always stocked well - Walmarts mostly look trashed and TRUs are always buried under their overpriced exclusives. But I generally go to areas where there are more than one store type to hit, so I can maximize hunting.

Online: TFSource

 

Target or online. TRU never has any sales, and I don't shop at Walmart ever.

Amazon, BBTS, and HTS have all been my very good friend lately