Illinois Transformers Sightings

Discussion in 'Transformers Sightings' started by Static Prime, Jan 31, 2003.

  1. Keith Prime

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    Was at the Target off Highway 15 down in Belleville today, & almost picked up a Megatron/ Optimus Construct-Bots 2-pack. Almost. It was Claranced for $9 (had to scan it, as no price was on the shelf; apparently they're normally $30, according to the Walmart I also went to). If I get it, it'll be used to customize a LEGO based bot (I don't care for their official designs), so $9 is a bit steep for custom LEGO fodder. Had it been $6, or I had income, I probably would've gotten it.

    I had been out looking for Rhinox, but, alas, must report Failure. Though, I did not make it to the Fairview Heights TRU, so who knows if I missed it (my ride wanted to go home).
     
  2. TheGame2K5

    TheGame2K5 Well-Known Member

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    Was just at that TRU monday, all you likely missed was more disappointment, LOL
     
  3. Hoptimus

    Hoptimus How I roll.

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    I got that set for $6.24 or so at the Target by Woodfield Mall, Higgins and Meacham. Check around, some clearance prices are different. You get something like 17 individual weapons in that set, it's awesome.
     
  4. Keith Prime

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    I'm about 6 hours south of Chicago. Prices don't vary much down here... but they are often cheaper than you Chicago people post. $17+ for a deluxe is INSANE! I try to avoid paying more than $13.

    & I saw someone had posted that price, which is why I was hoping for $6 when I saw it.
     
  5. 245am

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    Peoria TRU was great success! they had 2 each of the new IDW deluded for 12.99 each. I picked up 1 Scoop but left all the rest. Don't know of anybody from the area posts/reads here, but at least this might be a good portent for those nearby.
     
  6. Cracka J

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    again just fyi for target clearance

    last digit of clearance price = 8, item will be clearanced again
    last digit of clearance price = 4, final clearance

    hope that helps you guys digging the bins to see what to get and what to pass on. that $6.24 would have been the final clearance price on those constructibots hoptimus.
     
  7. Hoptimus

    Hoptimus How I roll.

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    I hadn't seen the Kreo Combiners Piranacon, Abominus, and Defensor until this morning, on clearance at the Yorktown Mall Target. $5.48, I bought one of each. But maybe I should have waited, since they'll apparently go lower. Nuts.
     
  8. freezah

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    the thing is people clear out Target clearance sections when it hit 30% off even though it will go 50, 70, 90.

    I only buy stuff when it hits the 50% mark
     
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    Woo hoo got all of second wave of idw series
     
  10. glancer

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    Just realize I need a Generations Hoist. Anyone has seen one within the city?
     
  11. freezah

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    not in a long time
     
  12. BHiga6181

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    Hopefully I get to see more than just that Bad A$$ Leader Jetfire for the generations line this weekend when Im at the show...
     
  13. rego0012

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    Toku's sighting thread is dead so I'll mention it here that the legacy dragon dagger has started to hit TRU in the area. I picked one up at Bloomingdale about 2 hours ago.

    Fresh restock of the current wave of generations deluxes as well
     
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  14. Cracka J

    Cracka J judas in my mind TFW2005 Supporter

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    went bumming around with the wife after dinner tonight (we both needed coffee after work) and ended up going to target since they had starbucks. palatine target had the new idw deluxe wave (starscream, scoop, skywarp, minicons) and shelf price was still 9.99. register rang up $15 ea (I lold) and they were able to honor the shelf tag.

    so yeah, nice valentines day surprise.

    they also just started their ultimate predaking clearance @ $25, so if you're looking for one maybe check back later next week and see if they dropped to $12 or less.
     
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    fyi - target does the toy discounts on thursdays. I just grabbed a bunch of lego sets
     
  16. BHiga6181

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    God those TF4 toys blow. I hope to see some good stuff at toyfair, if I can get to NY. Mother Nature you better be nice.
     
  17. madman1366

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    Saw one at Hillside Target along with a bunch of the new wave. Tons of construct bots sets just under $10. Predaking still $18.
     
  18. Autobot_Goldbug

    Autobot_Goldbug The REAL Goldbug

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  19. madman1366

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    ....then I saw the official pics and and have just eaten my crow. The generations movie stuff looks mostly awesome to me.
     
  20. clubkid74

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    I agree some of these look really good I am usually a completist to toy lines but not for this movie only a few I actually want