Walmart Exclusive G1 Devastator Gift Set Reissue + G1 Starscream + G1 Legion Pack

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by giafunk, Jul 6, 2018.

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  1. Mugen Power

    Mugen Power Well-Known Member

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    The store I went to last Saturday had 1 spiderwrapped on the main shelf and another 5-6 at the very top shelf (where they store stuff) w/o the wrap. I went back on Sunday and all of them were on the main shelf with 2 or 3 wrapped and the rest unwrapped. Makes sense. /s
     
  2. TFXProtector

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    OH NO! DON'T SPIDERWRAP THEM!

    Seriously, don't do that! Put 'em behind glass or something, but don't do that!
     
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    Wow... Idiots.

    An already over priced figure missing the trailer and now damaged packaging. What a waste.
     
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  4. extracomputer

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    Wow, not just wire wrapped but top flap with words “The Transformers” is bent all the way back and wrapped around the back. Just destroyed the sales of these.
     
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  5. 80sboy4

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    Oh no! Why would they do that? Clearly not thinking. That just makes me cringe, especially at that price point.
     
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    I've never seen a store spider-wrap a transformer. I guess their afraid optimus prime is gonna drive out the box and into someones coat or jacket. Well i guess there's a first for everything these days.
     
  7. Chillyn

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    Toysrus used to spider wrap all the MPs and things like the citybots. Made me cringe everytime.
     
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  8. Blackout32

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    Oh ok cause i remember when my TRU was open they only spider wrapped games and electronic devices. So seeing that optimus prime that way was a little weird for me.

     
  9. Insane Galvatron

    Insane Galvatron is not insane. Really!

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    This is happening because of all the people buying them at Hot Rod prices...
     
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    Managers at my store were going to slap security stickers on MP Soundwave before I pointed out collectors would hate that. They went with the spider wraps and kept the figures at the service desk instead of putting it on shelves with the other TFs.
     
  11. stad

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    Depends on where those TRU are at. Most TRU do not spiderwrap those things - although most DO have some sort of security on games and/or small electronic devices.

    No. Just no.
     
  12. MichaelGaxiola

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    Are there still devastators out there? Brickseek, and even walmart.com are telling me there are a few for $20 at a Walmart near me, but I've been there several times since, and absolutely nothing.
     
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    brickseek is more of a guide than actual fact.
     
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    Did you check the Pop Tarts aisle?
     
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    a local wm here in east texas put the big orange and yellow stickers, not only on the shelf, but on every individual reissue prime as well! only toy that I've seen them do that to unless something's been clearanced out! they also put the yellow clearance stickers on the reissue minibots too.....even tho they're not on clearance but just regular price! damn shame!!
     
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    That probably IS a result of someone getting some of them at the Hot Rod clearance price.
     
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    I saw Swerve and Tailgate on clearance at my local Walmart. Also Transformers section is barren.
     
  19. ExtremeGz

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    and.....all of my WMs have had none (of the minis) the whole time.....and even though I subscribe to that nowinstock.net, I never get a solid hit on any of them. As soon as I get a text they are sold out. Not sure if I want to pay $20 per figure on the aftermarket.
     
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  20. extracomputer

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    Same here. Been to Walmart’s around me so many times I can’t count and have never seen a mini bot.
     
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