New York Transformers Sightings

Discussion in 'Transformers Sightings' started by tarouza, Apr 20, 2003.

  1. NomadVagabond

    NomadVagabond What Would Shockwave Do?

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    I hope you're right regarding McFarlane Toys. If I recall correctly, they used to have a reputation for producing wonderful sculpts that just weren't easy to pose. The Fortnite stuff does look really neat, though. As far as Mattel goes, their DC stuff always seemed like it was lagging behind Hasbro's Marvel Legends in various ways — hopefully MT will do a better job with the license.

    Hasbro do seem to follow certain patterns when it comes to releasing new TF lines, now that you mention it. We will see.
     
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    East Greenbush Target has Rainmakers down to $39.99. Saw 1/2 of the new ML Spidey Wave there as well. I went because I'm hoping to land one of the carbonized Mandalorians which seem to be coming back to Target. Appreciate a heads up if anyone sees him in upstate NY
     
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    Really? I was there today and they were $55.
     
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    Sdangler6565 Hi, my name is Scott. I’m a plastic crack addict

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    How many sets were there? And were they in the transformer aisle or clearance section? I might swing by and see if there are any left.
     
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    Eastgreenbush:
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    There are two.
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    $17.56
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    Tabs for Mcfarlane DC stuff:
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    I will admit, I am very tempted by the quinasant pack, I assume it will be restocked more so I decided to see what the Earthrise one looks like first, then make up my mind.
     
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    Sdangler6565 Hi, my name is Scott. I’m a plastic crack addict

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    Sdangler6565 Hi, my name is Scott. I’m a plastic crack addict

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    One set of seekers left at East Greenbush target. New Cyberverse looked cool, but I don’t normally collect that line. That could turn into a slippery slope.
     
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    Thanks, I feel you man. are the seekers $30?
     
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    The Deluxes are pretty cool just so ya know. :lol 
     
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    Uhhh, I am struggling, I don't want to buy all 8 (first 2 waves) adding up to $160. I only really want Bee, Optimus, and maybe Hotrod and grimlock. But the Maccadam build a figure is something I REALLY want to get. Puts me in a pickle.
     
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    Mmmmmm....pickles...
     
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    Sdangler6565 Hi, my name is Scott. I’m a plastic crack addict

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    I’m a sucker for BAF, and also pickles.
     
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    39.99. Like ~42 after tax. Too good to pass up. And my son already broke Sunstorm and lost one of acid storms blasters. So a second set will be insurance.
     
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    I caved and bought the whole first wave. It's probably safe to say that I'm committed at this point. Blargh. The figures are pretty cool, at least — they're sort of small but the transformations are neat. Well, except for Shockwave's...
     
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    While true, Shockwave's bot mode is awesome.
     
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    That's the thing I don't like pickles, They are just to crunchy and soggy and can just be a mess sometimes.
    I don't mind BAFs but I just don't care for the Arcee, Starscream and whoever Thunderhowl is.
    Glad you have insurance, I'll pass to save up for Earthrise.

    Some other things to mention, look on the top of the shelves at Walmart where they keep extra stock. Thanks to a well-placed jump (I'm only 5,7 at this time) I found Apeface at Eastgreenbush Walmart, I also left it there on the normal shelf for anyone to grab.

    I'm also guessing Siege will start hitting clearance soon at least at Walmart, It seems they have just thrown all their stuff at the wall and will do what Walmart has always done best, clearance the shit out of them like there g1 reissues. Target will probably clearance when Earthrise fully hits.
     
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    It sure is — and it more than makes up for the cruddy alt-mode and half-assed transformation.
     
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    Has anyone found G1 Vintage Astrotrain in the Rochester area? Or anywhere in upstate NY?
     
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    Herkimer Walmart had one a week ago. Didn’t buy it because it was still priced at $50.
     
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    I've seen them in the system but none in stores yet.