I feel that way about the Netflix Wave 2 Spoiler Pack. I still have yet to see a Cyclonus or Optimus Primal in the wild. I don't wanna even talk about G.I. Joe...toy hunting should not be stressful.
I hear ya. The GI Joe stuff is crazy. I missed out on Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. Never saw the Destro wave. Got the AWE Striker and HISS tank. Pretty happy with those! I've seen more Hiss tanks at Eubank Walmart. Kinda want another, but will resist. Been loving the Mega Construx heroes and MOTU stuff. I'm tempted to get origins, but Mega Construx scales well with Transformers. I'm looking for the latest wave of heroes that have Came Predator and Michelangelo in it. I have the Triclops vs. Mech-a-neck on the way.
When I saw the Primal and Cyclonus, I picked up the Cyclonus. There were 4 of Primal and 2 of Cyclonus. The next time I went back, only 1 Cyclonus was there. Have not seen them again. Only saw the Kingdom deluxes once, picked up the Blackarachnia. Have yet to see the Kingdom core figs and dino Megs. Been hearing the 2nd wave of Kingdom hitting stores lately. Hopefully I can snag a Dinobot.
I never did see a Baroness either. I did get a HISS a while back, passed them up back when Target was selling years ago. Had to get the A.W.E Striker, too many memories, I remember getting one as a kid at a garage sale missing the engine cover and top mount gun/missile launch tube/laser cannon. It was one of my favorites. Plus I am a sucker for that retro packaging. Don't know if I will ever open them though because of the packaging. I still have not opened up the Headmasters, I find that I just like to look at them in their red plaid boxes. My Mega Construx Battle Ram gets here tomorrrooooooooooooow! Big fan of those too. He-Man was there before transformers. I understand how you feel about Origins, it is slippery slope for me too. I may pick up Battle Cat and a He-Man at some point just to have them for display. My wife feels the same way too about this, after I showed her She-Ra. Mega Construx better have more than Hordak on the horizon, so we can both justify on passing Origins up. I think it was at the Cottonwood Walmart a couple of weeks ago that I saw the Hero Series box with the active camouflage Predator, but it was empty except for a couple of the Borderlands figures. I would like to have that one too. They are going quick. Which Walmart was it that you saw them in? Yea the deluxes go fast too, I only saw a complete set once too, and then just like a Warpath here, and a Cheetor there, and that has been it. I have seen the core class more frequently, but even then it is not what I would consider plentiful. I still want to get Primal and Cyclonus, so I may just wind up ordering online. Have not seen BW Megs either, but I have seen Kingdom Leader Optimus Prime a few times. Time to go look at my Headmasters in their retro packages now.
I got this guy from TCP. Damned fast shipping, ONE DAY. Also, he's fantastic, if you can save up for him like I did, or have splurging funds and like him, GET HIM.
Stopped over at Coors Walmart last night. Saw a couple Wave 2 Netflix Transformers, mostly Elita-1's, 1 Kingdom Paleotrex, and a jaw-dropping 14 SS Grimlocks. So if you are still looking for one of these, this is your chance. Plenty to go around. but that was it no voyagers and no other deluxes than the Netflix ones.
Cottonwood Walmart had 1 Hardhead some miscellaneous cyberverse stuff. Coors Target was just as sad on the inside.
Rio Rancho Walmart had Netflix Voyager Wave 2 Prime, and Soundwave 1 each, and several cases of Core Class Megatron and Starscream earlier. Picked up a Megatron, and Starscream. Was more impressed with Megatron in hand than from the internet pictures.
Rio Bravo Walmart also has Netflix Optimus (6) and Soundwave (3). Also have Inferno (2) one box smashed and Dinobot (2 left) one box smashed also. Grabbed a Dinobot, 28 steps should be pretty fun.
Saw the RED Arcee and Cheetor this weekend. They actually look very good. Might actually pick these up next time I see them.
Latest haul! Found Starscream and TMNT Movie Star 6-pack at Target on Lomas. The baggies of Energon cubes are from Amazon. Here's the link if interested: https://www.amazon.com/Baoblaze-Acrylic-Transparent-Portable-Playing/dp/B081WXS2F2 The 6 pack has the 4 Turtles, Splinter, and Super Shredder reissues on their own cards. Really nice to get it as one set! Still looking for the new GI Joe Classic stuff at Walmart. Will they ever restock? Have you guys seen the LEGO 60s Batman sets? What do you think?
The turtle pack is very cool. You will have throw out some pictures on Bee Screamer and first impressions when you have a chance. Retro G.I. Joe is becoming mythical at this point. See now I wanna see LEGO 60s Batman sets, another slippery slope for me.
Found the new Huffer, Racktonite, repackaged Arcee, and Ultra Magnus today. Didn't pick them up, but saw them at Walmart, so they should be in stores now.
I'll throw up a pic soon. I had a minor QC issue with mine but not on the second one I bought for my son. Bottom line is I'm happy with him. Its amazing how much was changed from Blitzwing for this mold. I hate to head down another seeker rabbit hole with this, but I kinda hope we get the green conehead seeker out of the mold. I'm so frustrated with G.I. Joe! Retail is a joke. For about a year now both Target and Walmart have had dedicated pegs for Classified figures that have remained empty. I'm not sure if its an attempt by retailers to limit how much money in product is on shelves or if it is a supply issue from Hasbro or the factories? Add in exclusives of main characters like Baroness and the whole thing is ridiculous. Haven't even seen Retro since the first wave once. Other then that, nothing new. Still waiting on the new Netflix figures to show up.
Found a couple of Dinobots 2day and snagged one. Otherwise, nothing new. And to Squallte, I've only seen a couple of GI Joe figures once and that was at a Walgreens. Considered picking them up, but passed on them. No regrets about it. Also, Dollar Trees had those little plastic Joe figures and the KO repaints too. I think the reason stores are having a hard time restocking is the cargo ships have been hold-up at the ports due to the virus regulations. Not many workers there to do the job of unloading the ships. That is on top of the collectors and the scalpers picking up all the new waves.
Found the Netflix wave 3. Didn't pick any up though. I really like the Deep Cover more than the Sparkless Bot.
Here's the long awaited pics: Also found some Series 3 Netflix at Eubank Walmart. Only the 1 Deepcover and Ironhide. There was 2 sparkless bots that I left. No Cheetor, I need that one! Here's the QC issue I had on my Starscream. It's not too noticeable unless you look for it. It came packed like that, so it happen some time at the factory . Hopefully it doesn't lead to a break. Other then that I love this figure. Only real gripes are that I wish his hands had wrist swivels or used the 5mm pegs like Blitzwing and an option to have the null rays attach to his arms. Other then that, fun stuff.
