New York Transformers Sightings

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

  1. Astoriacrew

    Astoriacrew Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2003
    Posts:
    1,029
    Trophy Points:
    287
    Likes:
    +303
    konakazi, how did you manage to find armada thrust? been looking all over for it, and it's at TS TRU??? I went to the Waterbury, Ct. TRU, and I managed to find Cyclonus with a new catalog for August Armada stuff, and the Built to rule transformers. I live about 45 minutes from Times Square TRU. BTW, how are the G1 re-issues doing such as Skywarp, Prowl, and Red Alert doing? i might pick up prowl and RE next week.
     
  2. konakazi

    konakazi Robot Pimp Hand is Strong

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2003
    Posts:
    78
    Trophy Points:
    81
    Likes:
    +0
    Yeah I've had Thrust for a while now! I saw another one yesterday when I was there. They had a few of them.

    I saw BTR Joe stuff yesterday, but not for TF.

    The re-issues seem to be doing OK. They thin out and get restocked. Some stuff takes a while to move but steadily vanishes, like when they had Ultra Magnus etc.
     
  3. Shin-Gouki

    Shin-Gouki Retired Admln Veteran

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2000
    Posts:
    11,000
    News Credits:
    15
    Trophy Points:
    392
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Likes:
    +1,596
    Ebay:
    Facebook:
    Twitter:
    Instagram:
    YouTube (Handle):
    Pinterest:
    One sightings thread per state guys
     
  4. LoserBroadside

    LoserBroadside Your ship just came in.

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2002
    Posts:
    7,296
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Likes:
    +5,049
    Ebay:
    Twitter:

    Astoriacrew, they have a couple Thrusts left at the K-Mart near Union Square. I think its at the intersect of 8th Street and Laffayette
     
  5. chuckcjc

    chuckcjc Wheeljack Engineer Corp.

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2002
    Posts:
    5,773
    News Credits:
    17
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Location:
    Albany, NY
    Likes:
    +3,957

    Not anymore !! I snagged a Reptilion and a Silverbolt. For all of the bellyaching about these figures, the actual toys are actually much better than the pre-production versions used on the back of the blister packs. Yellows are toned down, greens aren't as neon as once believed.

    Reptilion is exceptional, I would like to get three of em and make a small army, kinda like a pack of Sharkticons. The repaint of Reptilion smokes the original version of Iguanas.

    Silverbolt isn't as bad. Odd color choice for an Autobot, but man do the colors blend together nicely on his wings.


    Snarl - WOW !! Forget the original, this repaint owns!! They replaced most of the pre-production red painted areas with translucent red plastic and it looks great. I cringed at the early pictures of him, but the final version came out with a lot of character. The only thing is there is too much left over "beige" plastic from the original, i.e. fists, tail, etc. Are still beige.


    I still think Optimal looks ridiculous, but in my opinion, nothing can help that mold. I think Transmetal 2 Optimus would have been a better choice for a repaint...

    chuckcjc
     
  6. Ghost Rider

    Ghost Rider Life=Pain

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2002
    Posts:
    189
    Trophy Points:
    91
    Likes:
    +0
    the armada beastst were in kingston a few weeks back, i passed up on them though
     
  7. giga-galvatron

    giga-galvatron Decepticon S.T.A.G ******

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2002
    Posts:
    3,280
    Trophy Points:
    312
    Likes:
    +1,614
    To add my report:

    Various Kaybee Toys stores in Brooklyn and Queens have Destructicons and Thrust and Sideswipe if TRU Times Square is giving you trouble. I havent seen any new Tfs at Toy Tokoyo. They mostly carry the imports like kon (sorry I cant spell ya name) has said. They had Mircon Legend Hot Shot (got him!) and Megatron. They also had a couple of X-deminsion MiniCon sets for like 80 bucks! Hell no. Im waiting for later this month for Starscream and Inferno to come into the store.
     
  8. chuckcjc

    chuckcjc Wheeljack Engineer Corp.

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2002
    Posts:
    5,773
    News Credits:
    17
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Location:
    Albany, NY
    Likes:
    +3,957
    Yeah, I found out about Toy Tokyo from the Toyark. Cool place. But if you are in NYC and want Starscream and Inferno head on over to Image Anime, or hit the Elizabeth Street Mall off of Canal Street in China Town. Same price about both places. They did have the Q-robo capsule toys though. 5 bucks a pop.

    chuckcjc
     
  9. Astoriacrew

    Astoriacrew Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2003
    Posts:
    1,029
    Trophy Points:
    287
    Likes:
    +303
    Gonna go to TRU Times Square, and I'll give everyone a full report on what I saw, and possibly picked up. Happy hunting to myself.
     
  10. konakazi

    konakazi Robot Pimp Hand is Strong

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2003
    Posts:
    78
    Trophy Points:
    81
    Likes:
    +0
    Almost stopped in this morning, but going every day is exhausting! Let us know. I'll be in there tomorrow during my comic run ;) 
     
  11. Astoriacrew

    Astoriacrew Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2003
    Posts:
    1,029
    Trophy Points:
    287
    Likes:
    +303
    Okay, just got back from the city. Here's my report. One side note, where is the huge Armada advertisement that I saw online?? Dang I missed it huh? Anywho, here's my story. There was a ton of Commemorative Series 3 and 4 stuff (Starscream, PMOP, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Jazz, etc.) Here's the Armada part: Thrust, Sideswipe, Terrorsaur(?), and Rhinox. I managed to pick up Thrust (finally!!!) for 9.99 before tax. Why is that figure so expensive on ebay for 20-25 bucks is beyond me. I also picked up the last Armada Rhinox. Very cool looking, I must say. Both are still MOC, and I'll tear them apart soon. I'll also give reviews on both figures when I mess around with them for a while. Wanted: Armada Wheeljack, Hoist, Overload, Tidal Wave, Unicron, G1 Red Alert, Prowl.
     
  12. konakazi

    konakazi Robot Pimp Hand is Strong

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2003
    Posts:
    78
    Trophy Points:
    81
    Likes:
    +0
    That's about the same stuffs. I saw the Armada ad on it. The display actually scrolls and changes in segments. Maybe the display is damaged, or they got sick of people asking if there was Unicron Battles product out yet :) 
     
  13. LoserBroadside

    LoserBroadside Your ship just came in.

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2002
    Posts:
    7,296
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Likes:
    +5,049
    Ebay:
    Twitter:
    TIDALWAVE IS IN NYC!!! There is one left in the K-Mart just south of Union Square (at the corner of 4th Ave and Lexington, I think). I got the other one. He is SOOOOOO awesome. Joysasm
     
  14. konakazi

    konakazi Robot Pimp Hand is Strong

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2003
    Posts:
    78
    Trophy Points:
    81
    Likes:
    +0
    Dang! Congrats Broadside!!

    I think I'm actually waiting for the Micron Legend version but that is a really cool find!

    Can I come to your house and play with him? :p 

    The Kmart is on Lafayette and 8th street. I can't believe they got ANYTHING new. Congrats again!
     
  15. konakazi

    konakazi Robot Pimp Hand is Strong

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2003
    Posts:
    78
    Trophy Points:
    81
    Likes:
    +0
    TRU Times Square:

    New mini cons! The triple changing mini cons are here. Emergency and Air Assault minis are at TRU right now so go check it out!
     
  16. Red Number 78

    Red Number 78 Demand Supply

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2002
    Posts:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    132
    Location:
    NYC
    Likes:
    +3
    How many of each were in stock?
     
  17. konakazi

    konakazi Robot Pimp Hand is Strong

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2003
    Posts:
    78
    Trophy Points:
    81
    Likes:
    +0
    haha, what am I a TRU employee? :eyebrow

    It definitely seemed like there were more Emergency sets than there were Air Assaults, but they have about 5 racks of mini-cons so I couldn't tell you for sure.

    If you missed them today, i'm sure they'll be restocked tomorrow. I wish we had the all black Air Assaults. I don't like that the minicon teams are all different colors, I like the uniform color theme better. Like the sea team. Oh well!
     
  18. Mister D

    Mister D Bloosh Compatible

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2002
    Posts:
    9,728
    Trophy Points:
    367
    Location:
    Port Jervis, NY
    Likes:
    +13,209
    Kmart, Matamoras PA (a hair over the NY border off 84) - Tidal Wave. There was one left. The other is mine. Don't know about the back room.

    Walmart, right next door - All 3 new Supersons - Wheeljack, Hoist and Airrazor. Hidden up top. THere should be 2 left of each.
     
  19. konakazi

    konakazi Robot Pimp Hand is Strong

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2003
    Posts:
    78
    Trophy Points:
    81
    Likes:
    +0
    All the Transformers Universe stuff is restocked at TRU Times Square. Still have a few Emergency Teams, didn't notice any Air Assaults. They usually are there in the morning (10 sharp!) though.
     
  20. Astoriacrew

    Astoriacrew Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2003
    Posts:
    1,029
    Trophy Points:
    287
    Likes:
    +303
    Explain to me exactly what the TF Universe stuff is. Should I start collecting it? Got my hands full with Amada and G1 stuff.