Visit to NYC: Transformers recommendation?

Macross7 · 08-20-2012, 01:18 AM

You could try Chinatown. Last time I was there, there were stores with imports as well as US released figures. Again, more expensive then a non-NYC store but much cheaper then Switzerland prices.

1984forever · 08-20-2012, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Allsparky

Well she could always go to the hood for some "local discounts"

! Excercise caution though, and good luck with that! On a more serious note, would pricing be any better in suburbs? Never been there.

New York's hoods are looking more like Greenwich Village these days with all the hipsters from other States moving into them and feeding the local economy with their insatiable drug habits. I got most of my Transformers from Chinatown in the 80's, cheap. Those days are done, NY has changed. I just hope these out of town freaks don't bring their fucking Wal Marts with them.

ILoveDinobot · 08-20-2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1984forever

New York's hoods are looking more like Greenwich Village these days with all the hipsters from other States moving into them and feeding the local economy with their insatiable drug habits. I got most of my Transformers from Chinatown in the 80's, cheap. Those days are done, NY has changed. I just hope these out of town freaks don't bring their fucking Wal Marts with them.

THIS. Chinatown used to be really awesome for TFs. Even like 5 - 10 years ago, you could get things like Beast Wars imports cheapo. Everything is gone now. Bet those shop keepers got an ebay account. :/

afmultiverse · 08-20-2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Optimus1138

Go to Target first, and use TRU as a last resort. TRUs in general tend to be more expensive, and NYC ones (or at least the one in Times Square) are even worse.

but that store is just so kool

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Originally Posted by NeverDoubt

There's Midtown Comics, in four different locations, they have comic books, regular books, toys, clothes, etc.

Midtown Comics - The Best Online Comic Book Shop - Buy Spider-Man, Superman, Batman Comics, Toys, more

The even ,some times, sell older TF's or Japan exclusives.I bought a Flash Leo Convoy at that store over 10 years ago.

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Originally Posted by ILoveDinobot

THIS. Chinatown used to be really awesome for TFs. Even like 5 - 10 years ago, you could get things like Beast Wars imports cheapo. Everything is gone now. Bet those shop keepers got an ebay account. :/

there used to be a store on MOTT street named "Wa Kue" that always had awsome tf's and other imported toys

Althou, about 4 years sago I went to CTNYC on a visit, fouds a store, 32 MOTT st if I'm right, still had imports like Binetect, Kiss players and plenty Gundums.

If you go, stop at 174 Mott street for the best Fried Dumplings ever.The place looks like a hole in the wall being underground, but its the best food in all of China town, imo.

Speeking underground,China town has an underground mall that was once a good place to pick up TF's Voltrons and other stuff.

UltraMagnus3786 · 08-20-2012, 09:49 AM

As a native New Yorker, definitely try Midtown Comics-- your best bet is the Times Square location, as I think it's the biggest, and it has two floors. They have Transformer toys on the second floor, and the last time I went (2-3 weeks ago), they had both Generations and TFP Wheeljacks. If you open an account (which is free--they only take your name and birthday) and spend $100, your next $20 is on them. I'm not sure if this only applies to comic books or toys too, but it's definitely a great deal.

Another bet is Forbidden Planet in Union Sq. They occasionally have some great toys. A few years ago, they were selling Omega Supremes and Sky Lynxes, but I think generally their toy selection is limited.

Toy Tokyo in the east village is an ABSOLUTE MUST. Every time I've been there, they have a toy that's worth buying. Toy Tokyo - East Village - New York, NY

Toys R Us in Times Sq. is pretty limited, but the prices aren't marked up heavily. There may be a Target/Walmart in Harlem or Brooklyn, but I'm not too sure. I'd suggest doing a store search on those sites.

Hope this helps!

Optimus1138 · 08-20-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by afmultiverse

but that store is just so kool

It is. It's definitely worth a visit to see the store itself (bring a camera), you just won't find good prices there.

08-20-2012, 09:49 AM	#15
UltraMagnus3786 That's what it is Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,843 Location: NYC	As a native New Yorker, definitely try Midtown Comics-- your best bet is the Times Square location, as I think it's the biggest, and it has two floors. They have Transformer toys on the second floor, and the last time I went (2-3 weeks ago), they had both Generations and TFP Wheeljacks. If you open an account (which is free--they only take your name and birthday) and spend $100, your next $20 is on them. I'm not sure if this only applies to comic books or toys too, but it's definitely a great deal. Another bet is Forbidden Planet in Union Sq. They occasionally have some great toys. A few years ago, they were selling Omega Supremes and Sky Lynxes, but I think generally their toy selection is limited. Toy Tokyo in the east village is an ABSOLUTE MUST. Every time I've been there, they have a toy that's worth buying. Toy Tokyo - East Village - New York, NY Toys R Us in Times Sq. is pretty limited, but the prices aren't marked up heavily. There may be a Target/Walmart in Harlem or Brooklyn, but I'm not too sure. I'd suggest doing a store search on those sites. Hope this helps! "But Prime, I'm-- I'm just a solider, I-- I'm not worthy."

08-20-2012, 01:18 AM	#11
Macross7 Herald of Unicron Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,046 Location: Rochester, NY News Credits: 1	You could try Chinatown. Last time I was there, there were stores with imports as well as US released figures. Again, more expensive then a non-NYC store but much cheaper then Switzerland prices.