Minnesota Transformers Sightings

Discussion in 'Transformers Sightings' started by Foster, Oct 23, 2003.

  1. Quixote_Prime

    Quixote_Prime is missed.

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    Whereabouts where they in the aisle? Or tossed on an endcap?
     
  2. exclusacon

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    They were next to TFs...I thought these guys were out already, reason I didnt post it...
     
  3. Mister Gone

    Mister Gone Macro-Con

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    The Richfield Target actually has them taking up half of the former Transformers area.
     
  4. kmoua7

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    Strangely enough they were on display exactly like the fellow who posted the pix in the Thundercats thread when you asked. Next to TFs but on a mid shelf where pegs usu are, strange setup. Perhaps the new reset after the Holidays.
     
  5. Fort_Fett

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    Any "BIG" Kreo Prime sets out there on clearance at Target? They seemed to have dissapeared from my local stores and they're only marking down certain sets...at certain stores.
     
  6. Transmetal

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    If anyone spots Ultimate Optimus Prime on clearance for a decent price let me know. I refuse to pay anywhere near 50 bucks for that monster.
     
  7. kmoua7

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    2 JHs and 2 BS/SS @ Midway Target
     
  8. Fort_Fett

    Fort_Fett iRkeN iNvaDR

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    Same here. Surprised to see no stock at Target. Oh well...
     
  9. Mister Gone

    Mister Gone Macro-Con

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    So my Armada unicron has been almost full since I got him. I have just had the one spot in his tummy open for the final Minicon. So christmas rolls around and I am opening presents and my little brother Hands me a gift saying "Well it was only till I got into town that I realized I didn't get you a Transformer for Christmas. This is all they had at the Family Dollar." I open up a minicon Pan Handler, little blue front end loader Mini-con. Great, I think, Now I'm gonna have a loose minicon :p  oh well it was a gift and a neat little mold. When I get home, just on a whim I try something and...
    [​IMG]

    OMG!

    Yay! Best Transformer gift ever!
     
  10. exclusacon

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    What you guys personal opinion about Botcon Gigatron?
     
  11. optimusfan

    optimusfan Kill your heroes Administrator TFW2005 Supporter

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    Looks pretty cool to me.
     
  12. Stygian360

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    Sucky repaint IMHO.
     
  13. kibble

    kibble Seeker style, yo!

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    I'd happily buy it at retail for $20. Think I'll likely be passing at $340. That BotCon didn't end up in Chicago is becoming more and more okay...between the ever growing lackluster set and having to come up with that much cash in just a couple weeks. Woulda been very tough.

    So which BotCon fig is the supposed 'must have'?
     
  14. optimusfan

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    I take it you're not going then? Anyone thinking strongly about going?
     
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    kibble Seeker style, yo!

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    Don't think I could afford to this year even if the set was amazing...especially since there's probably not a super cheap flight to be had again. Which reminds me, I think I need to cancel that AmEx card soon before they charge the yearly fee.
     
  16. ServO

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    I'm thinking strongly about what it would be like to go...but the toy set alone is out of my price range for something TF related...however, if the convention was here in Minneapolis, or somewhere close like Milwaukee, or Chicago...someday it will, and I'll go, and it'll be awesome...and I'll see you cats there!
     
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    Already cancelled the card myself. They put on a full-court press to keep me with them though. :lol 

    You can still get cheap flights, or other deals. I have a stash of American Airlines miles from another deal I did a few years back, and given that Dallas is allegedly an American hub that should work well. You can also get creative with other deals -- just did one about a month ago that will give me $300 for charging $500 within the first three months of being a card holder. That's going to add a bunch to my TF budget once it comes in.

    Silly credit card companies, don't you know I'm just going to take advantage of you and never carry a balance? No? Ok, keep giving me all kinds of free stuff then. :lol 
     
  18. exclusacon

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    I dig it....as for I like the mold...i dont have a real connection to Overlord other than LSoTW
    I think 340$ is steep, but seeing they have added a 6th figure...

    As I said before, I go back and forth...I have a super agent who can find great deals..( my wife friend)

    I must learn.....
     
  19. kibble

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    Considering there are 6 figs and at least one is a voyager, $340 doesn't seem too harsh of an increase...assuming you're interested in all 6 figs. I don't really care about Shattered Glass, though. I'd like to care because it's a pretty cool concept, but I missed out on the first set and it's way too spendy to even bother getting interested now.
     
  20. kmoua7

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    I really like the Bludgeon Mold and the Tank Mode looks great on Overlord but the Botmode is a bit underwhelming.

    I kinda feel the same way, Chicago would have been a "Guaranteed Going" since I have a brother there. Unfortunately future expenses will have to take priority. I have a sister getting married next year in California and Maketoy's Green Devy whenever it's going to get released to think about so I can't get everything I want. That's not to say I won't be getting the set still, it'll be a non-attendee set if I do though. I still have hope for the set overall, it'll be interesting to see the rest especially Metalhawk, Tracks and Treadshot. I'm hoping for some Classics mold. I think it'll end up being a nice set in the end.

    "Must Have" is always relative but for me it was gonna be Overlord, Tracks and possibly Metalhawk. Overlord not so much anymore. We still have souvenir sets to look forward to too, of course those are always very late reveals.