Merchandise sightings. [Archive] - Ozformers Transformers Collectors Australia

autobreadticon

26th February 2008, 05:59 PM

TRU knox city

attacktix omega surpreme w/ crumplezone $25

also this weird ripoff (its proberly a KO) space warriors set for $5, it basically micromaster aerialbot jets but a little larger , does not combine

roller

14th March 2008, 02:40 PM

2 Animorphs spotted in Perth

Paulbot

14th March 2008, 02:47 PM

Wow that's a random sighting! :)

It maybe fits in here that the other week at Chadstone I found a store selling Die Cast Concept Camaros in Bumblebee's colours and in various scales, with a sign behind them implying they were Transformers merchandise.

griffin

14th March 2008, 02:47 PM

In a retail store? Those things were released back in 97/98. Which ones?
I'm missing:
Visser 3(Andelite)/Ultra Alien
Tobias/Mega sized Hawk
Marco/Beetle

The line only had 13 toys released before it was axed, and are hard to find. Those three are the only ones I am still looking for.

roller

14th March 2008, 02:51 PM

they have tobias and some other one

autobreadticon

14th March 2008, 09:18 PM

these are not offical transformers hasbro merchandise, but just wanted to let people know of 'bunny truckers' from the latest target catalogues, only available at Target stores. For $9 i just want it cause it can be used as a clear storage case, e.g for pens, rubbish, even you can use it to store food in the kitchen?:)

roller

29th March 2008, 08:10 PM

saw energon optimus pen

i_amtrunks

31st March 2008, 10:15 AM

Big W has G1 styled Optimus Prime and Megatron Cupa Chup holders on sale for about $5.50 a piece.

They have little poles in their backs that enable each hand to punch out, and if you hit the faction symbol on their waist then their head pops up, all Rock-em Sock-em robots style.

They cant actually punch each others symbols though, but they are pretty good fun and look alright.

SilverDragon

8th August 2008, 08:04 PM

I am going to top roller's random sighting with an even more random sighting of my own.

Armada Super Optimus Prime bubblegum dispenser.

Yeah. You heard me.

I found it in Target. The box was really battered, so it was probably something that had never been bought ever. Pressing the chest made it make generic 'Pow! Pew pew pew! Bang!' sounds.

Pulse

8th August 2008, 09:51 PM

That's not exactly rare 'round my parts. In the past 6 months, I can remember seeing one at Target Parra & one at another Target (I can't recall which store it was :confused:).

Maybe they stashed 'em in the back from their Armada days (cos no one was buying 'em even them... :rolleyes:) & put 'em back on the shelf in the hopes that the movie hoopla would see them finally sell... :D

SilverDragon

12th August 2008, 09:50 PM

I went back there yesterday, and it's still sitting on the shelf. If this thing is a shelfwarmer, then I'm surprised the shelf isn't ON FIRE.

autobreadticon

12th September 2008, 06:35 PM

3" optimal primal - ~~$12

roller

13th September 2008, 10:58 PM

Optimash Prime in the toy shop in the WA country town of Collie

Lithium

18th September 2008, 10:50 AM

Japanese TF toys, faction necklaces and TF mobile phone charms at Freaks and Geeks in Perth city. (Hay Street, the basement)

autobreadticon

22nd September 2008, 07:39 PM

TF movie Dangler machine found

iceburn

22nd September 2008, 10:59 PM

TF movie Dangler machine found

complete with some spares....still here.
i've still got Kyle's prime waiting to be sent off some day

Paulbot

28th September 2008, 04:21 PM

Pulse

28th September 2008, 06:21 PM

MV75

30th September 2008, 03:37 PM

Christmas stuff started like last month. :D

But freaking sweet find on that calendar! I think I'll get a few and have a treat every day from now until christmas day. :D

autobreadticon

2nd October 2008, 06:42 PM

I saw the Head of Optimus (Voice changer) , wait till tommorrow to get it :D!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to get it

Autocon

9th October 2008, 05:31 PM

laminated posters of movie characters in that lil kiosk shop at galleria
under $20 i think

griffin

9th October 2008, 10:57 PM

At Big W today I saw a Transformers Advent calendar (yes Christmas stuff is already out in the stores!). It's G1 (not Movie or Animated-based) and can be seen on the maunfacturer's website (http://www.kinnerton.com.au/products/Transformers%20Std%20Advents.html).

On the back is a puzzle version of the Autobot cover from Dreamwave's Generation One Vol 1 #1.

Found them at both Kmart and Coles last Saturday while I was shopping for my Giant Burger. Both stores had them for $3.50.
I got the one last year, and the chocolate is not what I would call chocolate. I've had compounded chocolate that tasted better. Even the generic brand cooking chocolate is better. The stuff in the advent calendar has weird nutty flavour that stays in the back of your throat for some time. And even if it was any good, they are so small, it's pathetic.

Just remembered the Austin Powers scene with the 'nutty' coffee... :p

autobreadticon

30th October 2008, 07:29 PM

I saw that puzzle with G1 Robot hero optimus today, the packaging looked great,it couldn't scan a price ,so they recall all the stock because it wasn't meant to be on shelves yet. But not a bad display piece

autobreadticon

5th November 2008, 11:04 PM

Those puzzles are out , i think they are an Australian exclusive ,$$$$ on ebay?

autobreadticon

7th November 2008, 10:32 AM

TRU has the puzzles at $15 each

iceburn

7th November 2008, 10:39 AM

TRU has the puzzles at $15 each

Target was only selling them at $9 max. i got it during sale at $7

autobreadticon

7th November 2008, 10:49 AM

this 1 yeh?
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/official-images-of-australian-release-100-piece-transformers-puzzle-with-robot-heroes-optimus-prime-165618/?catid=searchresults&searchid=2352

kay-al

17th November 2008, 01:59 PM

I spotted G1 Transformer DVD boxset selling at $79.98 at JB HiFi last Thursday. I don't know if it's store-wide or just a random sales at a particular store.

autobreadticon

19th November 2008, 11:04 AM

Tk has those transformer bubblebath thingys for $3, WHAT A BARGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

reillyd

20th November 2008, 04:10 PM

This is the first time I've bought an advent calendar, but an authentic G1 calendar for only 4.99 is too good to pass up. Found it at Pacific Fair TRU checkout

griffin

21st November 2008, 03:06 AM

Typical TRU... charging an extra $1.50 (43%) over Coles and Kmart.

Paulbot

24th November 2008, 03:36 PM

I saw a Transformers Animated "make your own" wall calendar at one of those Shopping Centre Calendar stands. It was $16 and was square sized but not a full size Calendar.

Based on the description and images on the back, each month has a image of Animated Detroit (or other locations) and stickers of the characters you can place as you wish to create your own battle scenes. Almost brought it on the spot but I needed the cash for Universe Deluxes.

Kyle

24th November 2008, 03:53 PM

Now that you mention this, Tetsuwan bought one of these calendars at the last Perth meet.

Trailer Park Ninja

24th November 2008, 04:17 PM

I spotted G1 Transformer DVD boxset selling at $79.98 at JB HiFi last Thursday. I don't know if it's store-wide or just a random sales at a particular store.

They got them on sale for that price here is Sydney NSW stores too. Good pickup if you haven't already got it.

griffin

30th September 2009, 01:16 PM

Found at Kmart today, some TFs Dinnerware. They are all Animated themed.

From left is a tumbler with Optimus and BBee on it ($6), Spoon and Fork set ($16), Squeeze Sip bottle ($10), Fun Float bottle ($10).
The 'Fun Float' bottle has a sealed liquid compartment at the base with a floating Decepticon symbol in it.
http://www.otca.com.au/merch01.jpg

Small plate and bowl ($7 each).
http://www.otca.com.au/merch03.jpg

And a 3-pack of the Tumbler, Plate and Bowl for $20 (no saving, but you get a nice carry box).
But in this week's sale (ends today though), they are on sale for $12.
http://www.otca.com.au/merch02.jpg

And I took a photo of the TFs stationary they had at Kmart today while I was there.
At the bottom of the photo is a nice looking Autobot Symbol Magnet, about 15cm squared, which the packaging says is good for 'car or locker'.
Yes, it would be nice on the car, but I doubt it would stay very long, as it would get pinched quite quickly.
http://www.otca.com.au/merch04.jpg

Maxiewolf

5th October 2009, 12:49 PM

Kyle

5th October 2009, 03:14 PM

Hey All!

Just a quick work post from me... but has anyone seen these proof Coins?
http://www.stamps.com.au/shop/coins/transformers/sku/1514594

http://www.stamps.com.au/assets/image/productcatalog/1514594.jpg
http://www.stamps.com.au/assets/image/productcatalog/1514593.jpg

Completly useless but very shiny none the less.

A couple of forum members bought/ordered these from Perth Mint:

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=4880

Yes, very useless but very shiny... :p

griffin

14th October 2009, 10:45 AM

Paulbot mentioned finding the TFs Advent calendar at BigW a week or two ago. Probably the same one I saw in NZ in early September. Price is usually about $4 (they ain't very fancy).

Paulbot

20th October 2009, 08:47 PM

Paulbot mentioned finding the TFs Advent calendar at BigW a week or two ago. Probably the same one I saw in NZ in early September. Price is usually about $4 (they ain't very fancy).

Yep, and it's also at Kmart stores now too for those interested

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4029212518_9460a5c7b3.jpg

griffin

9th November 2009, 12:40 PM

I opened mine up today (to take a photo for Lithart, but now don't need to) and noticed that it's actually made in Australia this time (the ones from the last two years were from that UK Kinnerton company), and the chocolate was actually edible too (the previous ones tasted terrible).

I took a photo of the back though, and will post it up later (camera is currently recharging).

griffin

12th November 2009, 01:11 AM

Saw a nice looking pack of cards at Target today, in a tin case for $10. Will get some later though (didn't have time to buy them yesterday) and take some photos.

As for the calendar - I got the photos off my camera:

http://www.otca.com.au/calendar1.jpg

http://www.otca.com.au/calendar2.jpg

Surprisingly, these seem to be really hard to find. In every store I go to that has a display of 6-8 master cartons of these licensed calendars, there are no Transformers ones. I've only seen them once at a Kmart, and it wasn't a whole box, just 2 of them.
Maybe they are selling out really fast? Or stores would rather have Bratz and Ben10 junk instead....

Paulbot

15th November 2009, 07:49 PM

I saw the Animated meal set for $20 at Kmart. I think Griffin posted a pic of it earlier..

griffin

16th November 2009, 12:14 AM

Post #38 above. I bought a set, but haven't used any of it yet.

Zippo

16th November 2009, 06:44 PM

New Zealand Warehouse stores have Xmas Stockings and M&M Dispensors. Both made in Australia, so guessing they will be over there shortly.

Sleeve

17th November 2009, 09:33 AM

This came in to work today (Joyce Mayne, QLD). Retail price is $29.95, and you should be able to find it in Harvey Norman and other such places.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Mulla_21/Front.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Mulla_21/Back.jpg

griffin

17th November 2009, 11:14 AM

Looks like an expanded version of the 'Create and Paint' PC CD-ROM I found at Australia Post mid year.

griffin

26th November 2009, 10:00 AM

Some Transformers Merchandise found recently.

Giant Giftbox of 15 different games and novelty items, at Kmart for $35.

http://www.otca.com.au/tf2giftbox1.jpg

http://www.otca.com.au/tf2giftbox2.jpg

Real working Digital Camera (the Autobot Symbol), at Target (can't remember the price).

http://www.otca.com.au/tf2camera.jpg

Ceramic Mug (with party mix lollies) - at Target for $10.
(It's a little smaller than the TF1 Mug, which came with hot chocolate and marshmallows)

http://www.otca.com.au/tf2mug.jpg

Movie Bucket (or used for storage, or even as a bin), at Target for $15.
Comes filled with Popcorn.

http://www.otca.com.au/tf2bucket.jpg

Giftpack of about 5 or 6 novelty items - $10.
Was pictured in a Pick-N-Pay catalogue (Coles Hypermarkets, only in Brisbane - so could be in Coles or Kmart in the rest of the country).

http://www.otca.com.au/tf2giftpack.jpg

Heelskates - $15 (not new, but was advertised in this weeks Kmart catalogue)
The fit over the shoe, allowing the wearer to roll along on their heels.

http://www.otca.com.au/tf2heelskate.jpg

1AZRAEL1

26th November 2009, 10:09 AM

Some of those things look wicked, I may have to pick some of it up.

The skates idea I like.

i_amtrunks

26th November 2009, 01:48 PM

That 15 games thing was marked as $45 at Penrith Kmart, and there was a smaller version too, but no prices.

About time we got TF based junk, Ben10 and co have been doing it for ages! :p

griffin

15th December 2009, 06:05 PM

Found at a Woolworths (in Darwin), an Animated inflatable bop-bag (you fill the base with water, and inflate the top section). I got one of the TF07 Movie bop-bags a couple years back, but it didn't last long (water started leaking out of the base).
This one was priced at $6.81.

http://www.otca.com.au/anibag.jpg

griffin

19th December 2009, 11:03 PM

Found and bought from a Kmart (Sunnybank) a cheaper version of the Ceramic Mug. It has a smaller bag of lollies in it, and comes 'carded' rather than boxed.
Priced at $6 (with it's own special Kmart price sticker on it).

http://www.otca.com.au/mug7.jpg

Also saw today at Target Springwood, quite a few of the $10 boxed Mugs and the Popcorn-filled buckets. Went there because I couldn't find any at the Target at Browns Plains.
And at a couple of Kmarts, I saw $5 mystery-bags of kiddie merchandise items (5 random items out of a dozen of the cheaper items found in the big $35 boxed set of items and the smaller $10 packet that Trunks mentioned above).

griffin

28th December 2009, 01:05 PM

Christmas Eve I found another Christmas themed TFs item - a mini-stocking filled with sugary stuff (marshmallows, lollies, lollipop) and folded up sticker sheet (which damaged all the stickers). Priced at $8 at Target. I'll get a photo of it later.

griffin

4th January 2010, 12:03 AM

Photo of the (empty) mini-stocking, and crumpled sticker sheet that was inside:
http://www.otca.com.au/stocking.jpg

griffin

14th February 2010, 02:07 AM

First Easter themed TFs merchandise I've ever seen. Which suggests the brand is finally getting popular enough to warrant more unusual licensed items.

Both of these were at Target Mt Gravatt, for $13 each.

First is a metal tin with 10 easter eggs inside. Despite the price, it is a nice container for holding parts and accessories in. (Leader class Optimus toy is just used for scale)

http://www.otca.com.au/easter01.jpg

http://www.otca.com.au/easter02.jpg

And the odd one, which is a clock packed with 4 easter eggs (why a clock for easter???).

http://www.otca.com.au/easter03.jpg

The Optimus toy was again just used for scale (still haven't transformed it yet, so at least I'm getting some use out of it :p ).

Kyle

14th February 2010, 02:15 AM

The tin box is so nice!!! :eek:

griffin

14th February 2010, 02:24 AM

The Optimus is actually '3D/embossed' on the lid, which is pretty cool. :)

Also sighted yesterday at the JayJays store at Mt Gravatt, 2 new T-shirts, a new 2-pack of underwear, and a Stationery Set. Info posted here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=6915).

griffin

21st May 2010, 02:10 PM

Some merchandise pics I've taken in the last couple weeks.

BigW t-shirt $29 (Garden City)
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2010merch1.jpg

BigW hoodie $20
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2010merch2.jpg

TRU Backpack $20 (Garden City)
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2010merch5.jpg

Kmart stationery (Sunnybank)
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2010merch3.jpg
.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2010merch4.jpg

griffin

21st May 2010, 02:16 PM

Also - a semi-sighting. At the Coles warehouse I work at, we just got in some of the Kids TF2 movie costumes, so they'll be appearing at stores soon.

Maxiewolf

13th August 2010, 11:49 PM

Not really a new sighting but Big W at Noosaville is having a big clear out of their clothing, There where quite a few of their retro Tshirts and Hoodies going out for $10 including Optimus prime tshirts, and hoodies with optimus,jazz and hotrod on there for $10 too.

Might be worth a look at your local BigW if they doing a clear out and you where after these.

griffin

16th August 2010, 12:10 AM

I'm sure this is new - saw today at JayJays, a white t-shirt with a greyscale Bumblebee head covering the entire front.
Looks a bit weird, and not even in colour either.

griffin

20th August 2010, 07:43 PM

More of the JayJays t-shirts (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=8641)sighted today at Hyperdome.

griffin

2nd September 2010, 01:21 PM

Animated Game Collection, found at a Toyland store (Carindale).
(Toyland is a breakaway group of Toyworlds, forming their own small franchise)

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/animgc1.jpg
.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/animgc2.jpg

It's a big box of stuff, discounted to $35 - but I'm more interested in the figurines.

(note that it has a Walmart sticker on it... so probably was left over factory stock, which pre-applied that exclusive store sticker on it)