California Transformers Sightings

Discussion in 'Transformers Sightings' started by kpassman, Jun 22, 2003.

  1. OCProwl

    OCProwl Autobot Dad

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  2. JaZzPrImE74

    JaZzPrImE74 Sub to my YT Supreme J

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    Lol I meant rhinox
     
  3. Primacronus

    Primacronus Clean-Up Crew

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    Nothing in Burbank, and nothing in Glendale. If anyone sees Skywarp in this area can you help a buddy out by telling me?
     
  4. Free Trader

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    Anyone the Bay Area seen Generations Waspinator recently?
    I picked up the rest of that wave at TRU on Winchester 2 weeks ago, but there was no Waspy (only time I've seen that wave in store - Target had tons of the earlier Gen IDW waves, now nothing since the holidays...)
    HTS had him in stock for a couple days but I missed it, and no restock so far :( 
     
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    If anyone wants to preorder those ugly cyber verse voyagers there on hts don't know if this was front paged
     
  6. orionpax636

    orionpax636 What the...?

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    I saw one yesterday, but it was nowhere near the South Bay. There was a Waspinator at a K-Mart in Pinole.
     
  7. cdavid3

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    The clearance prices are even cheaper at the Pacific Commons Target in Fremont. Predaking is $24.98 and the Optimus/Megs Construct-Bot set is $12.48.
     
  8. GameDevAutobot

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    Starscream Armada Wave San Ramon Target

    A full set of the new IDW wave at San Ramon Target. But they are not with the Transformers. They are mixed in with spider man for some reason.
     
  9. rbarron64

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    Went to targetbin manhattan beach and toys r us in hawthorne, no new waves at either. Tru did have the platinum starscream, but its at $120 here
     
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    OCProwl Autobot Dad

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    I know but since you reported seeing the TF Valentines at Target I thought you might be interested to know that Kmart has a different set, so check it out while you are there.
     
  11. lethal injection

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    Hello Cali Fans, I'm in LA for the weekend and wanna know what is the BEST Transformers and Hot Toys stores to hit up?
    Shoot me a text if possible: 407-491-4935!
    Thanks brothers!
    Jason
     
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    Has anyone seen Generations Orion Pax or Thundercracker in the San Jose area lately?
     
  13. TimToyGeek

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    A lot of people will recommend Frank and Sons, which is a ways outside of LA, but may be worth a visit. You'll pay more, but there's a good selection including imports.

    There are several decent comic shops, I recommend Secret Headquarters in Burbank.

    There are some decent anime toy shops in the 'Little Tokyo' neighborhood in downtown LA. There's a good one on 1st Street.

    There are couple of fairly costly toy-focused stores, Big Lou's near LAX (on La Cienega near Jefferson) and Big Kid (on Burbank Blvd. in the Valley).

    Tim
    "toy geek"
     
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    i got mine from robotkingdom for $150 with shipping wish i would have checked tru first. i work in Manhattan on the weekends.
     
  15. BigRC83

    BigRC83 I'm singing in the rain

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    Echo Base toys in Temple City always has a selection of G1 figs for sale.
     
  16. lethal injection

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    Hey thanks guys, heard of Puzzle Zoo?
    Is Frank and Sons worth the drive from East LA?
     
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    Puzzle zoo is a very overpriced toy shop. Sometimes they have older stuff, but if they do, it's obnoxiously overpriced.
     
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    Last night I saw 1 full set each of Scoop/ArmadaSS/Minicons/Skywarp at Target Foster City and at Target Redwood City. (17.99 though so I left them, waiting for HTS to get in stock.)
     
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    You guys let me know if you see any Carnage marvel legends figures in the OC area please. Wanted to let you guys know that they have Platinum Starscream at the Westminster and Buena Park TRU's.
     
  20. mtmte586

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    In general, all toy shops price older stuff at ebay prices (and are probably the ones listing the BIN on ebay). Treat these stores as museums to lower your expectations and try haggling.