TLK Turbo Changers Identification Codes

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  1. OriginalOP

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    Not sure if this has been found before and if not, credit for this actually goes to a member of the Transformers UK Facebook group called Jon who found out that there are idenfication codes printed on the packets of the Turbo Changers as well as the clear window.

    There's a code embossed on the bottoms of the bag near the Hasbro logo. The code starts with a letter of the alphabet and it's this letter that tells you who is inside.

    A Grimlock
    B Shadow Grimlock
    C Lockdown
    D Hound
    E Bumblebee
    F Crosshairs
    G Blackout
    H Soundwave
    I Optimus Prime
    J Starscream
    K Sideswipe
    L Knight Strike Bumblebee
     
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  2. axl6533

    axl6533 metal forever

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    Thx now I can find who I want
     
  3. scamper

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    can confirm this works - managed to pick out nearly all of them today in a matter of minutes - so very handy for those who aren't keen to stand around fondling for the fig you want/need
     
  4. Black Convoy

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    NHice find, do you ha ve a link to that Facebook group???
     
  5. dCon

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    Can someone be a dear and take a pic of the UPC code on the bag so I can have my walmart look them up, &,see if in stock, at warehouse, or on order.

    I've been looking online fora week and can't find the Bar codes. I'm just finding the Premier Collection bar codes online.

    Thanks!
     
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  7. Starscream 91

    Starscream 91 Mech With A Mouth

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    Thanks for the tip! As much as I am displeased with the Blackout I got I'll definitely try and get at least Sideswipe & Crosshairs if not the others... Just whenever the overnight crew puts out the box of them sitting in the backroom :redface2: 
     
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  8. OriginalOP

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    Won't let me post one I'm afraid :/ still a newbie here
     
  9. Spiff-O-Matic

    Spiff-O-Matic I can haz catch-phrase?

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    Not sure if the source is the same or not, but this was also posted in a local Minnesota FB group on May 2 at 5:06pm CST.

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    I call BS. I got hound when I should have got optimus according to this. Sorry I tried for 10 min to take a pic of the package but I cant get the emboss to show up. I'll try this guide the next time I pick one up just to get confirmation one way or the other.
     
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    Spiff-O-Matic I can haz catch-phrase?

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    I got my set of 12 by using the small window on the back. It was fairly easy to do. I'm sorry the code method didn't work for you @Chillyn
     
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    Got Lockdown!
     
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    Actually,this didn't work.Wanted Locky or Blackout and got CROSSHAIRS...
     
  14. Soundwinder

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    Do we have a DPCI for these yet?
     
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    Lol,., I don't care. I didn't use the code when I purchased the blind bag and I was cool with hound. I happen to just have the package still and wanted to test this chart
     
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  16. Spiff-O-Matic

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    Codes are correct but it's fairly easy as there is a small window behind the packaging :D 

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    These fall apart too easily.. (I got sideswipe.) I like the mini con things better, the little blister packs with the small cars that have rolling wheels..
     
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    So far, I've got Dark Bee, Optimus, Sideswipe, Soundwave, and Blackout. I like em, Blackout is probably my favorite out of the first wave, but I'm gunning for Grimlock too
     
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    Can confirm it works. Some of the stampings are indistinct which can lead to a misreading. The trick is just skip over any you aren't 100% sure what's stamped on there.

    My Target has two pegs full of them, so I was able to go through the whole pile and get one of each mold fairly easily.