Too right Hursticon, I'm to scared to walk into a store at the moment due to the pitiful state of affairs. Though I may have to go hunting on Wednesday. Watch this space :)
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Too right Hursticon, I'm to scared to walk into a store at the moment due to the pitiful state of affairs. Though I may have to go hunting on Wednesday. Watch this space :)
I was out near Wetherill Park Stockland and checked to see if they DOTM out yet - and they didn't :(. They haven't even clear space for DOTM at Big W and Targer, from what I can tell.
In the US, wave 1 and 2 of Deluxes and Cyberverse seem to be out simultaneously at some stores. So maybe they're supposed to be out roughly at the same time? or at least within this month?Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexicon
Unless stores here decide to do what (according to Hasbro AU) Kmart did with regards to last year's Voyagers: order tonnes of wave 1 and then not order anything again for much of the year.
I'd say that's because the DOTM toys aren't meant to be out until May 16. When I went to Target Parramatta on Friday, they had NO Transformer toys and no space cleared for them. Then when fatbot went yesterday, they were out when I went this morning. No end cap, no price tags on shelves (although they did scan)... it seems that some stores are prematurely breaking the embargo date, but perhaps not setting up the fancy displays/end caps yet so as not to attract immediate attention from Hasbro store reps ??? <shrugs>Quote:
Originally Posted by FFN
Cos Target Blacktown told me that they have the toys in as well as displays for the toys, but they're not going to shelve them until the May 16 embargo date (can't blame them for doing the right thing really).
Thanks for that buddy.Quote:
Originally Posted by FFN
I hope wave 2 come out with wave 1 like in some stores in the US.
Went back to my local Big W in cairns hill Liverpool. I picked up a Dotm deluxe Bumblebee for $23.00. Big W is much cheaper than Target.
I payed $28.00 for Dotm Roadbuster at Target.
Big W penrith has DOTM wave 1 in all it's glory! :D
They had 6 leaders including 2 Sentinel Primes 1 Ironhide and 3 BBs each $88
Voyagers they had 2 Megs (of which one I bought) couple Ironhides and the rest of Optimus Primes each $48.87
Deluxes they had a gazillion BBs (which were all faced to the front... Had to dig deep to get the good stuff!) and 2 or 3 each of Starscream, Ratchet, Skids and Roadbuster but only 1 Crankcase (which I promptly snapped up!) for $23.72 each.
They had all the Cyberverse stuff with lots of BB sets but only 2 Starscream ones, I didn't really pay attention to the prices though I was too enthralled by the other stuff lol
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Don't bother going to Bondi Junction - I looked in Target, David Jones, Myer and K-mart, and none of them had anything interesting. The most notable Transformers in the entire shopping complex were the PCC Icepick and Undertow at Woolworths.
Fairfield is a bust. Kmart and Big W didn't have any DOTM yet.
Blacktown Kmart has nothin'. Winston Hills Big W on the other hand has DOTM stuff -- and cheaper than Target too! Definitely check out Big W first over Target if you have the chance.
Target Carlingford has zip.
Chatswood Target has a stand of DOTM figures just inside the entrance. evrything from leader class all the way to the little play sets. All at full retail price. ie $28 for deluxe, $50 for a voyager. As much as Im waiting for he setinal prime leader repaint before I decide which one to get, the Sentinal prime looks great in it's box. I was very tempted.
K-Marts at Sylvania & Figtree had the Warpath wave of Generations. Figtree wouldn't sell since thet didn't scan. Sylvania did, I grabbed both Warpaths (but left Kup, etc). Figtree was unloading DOTM stuff, too.
Really?, Figtree? - Well I'll be...Quote:
Originally Posted by dirge
I often tend to forget about Figtree, once I get over this flu/cold I'll have to try and get out there to have a look. :)
Cheers for the heads up dude. :cool:
Toyworld Ulladulla has a RTS Grapple for $55. I don't know if anyone here still needed one. I am coming to the Parra fair so I can bring it up for any Sydney sider who might want it.
I know TheDamned was asking VP about one, worth pointing out to him anyhow :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bartrim
I dropped by Target after a meeting I had at ChatswoodQuote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
They have powerglide scout and had some legends.
I know it was a bit more expensive but I ended up buying the following to save time having to chase them down:
Leader Sentinel Prime
2x roadbuster deluxe
1x crankcase deluxe
1x starscream deluxe
2x Blackout scouts (i love blackout from the first movie!)
2x Powerglide scouts
2x Sentinel Prime scouts
1x starscream
1x topspin legends
1x crankcase legends
1x sideswipe legends (for covertte car mode)
1x starscream orbital carrier
I asked if they had more out the back (wanted another topsin and crankcase legends), but was told the answer was no.
Kmart Chatswood had voyagers and about 3 starscream orbital carriers on a pallet but not much else. No leaders. There was a note to not put up until a person (presumably a manager) or Hasbro rep was spoken to.
Whoa! You sure cleaned them out, but you could of saved a fair bit buying all that lot from Big W....Quote:
Originally Posted by robwin1974
I know but then I would have to find the nearest Big W, and I would be going with the GF on the weekend. This way, I save time, get what I need and she doesn't know how much stuff I was buying (all packed away at home now!) :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fonecrusher
Yeah, I can definitely understand the need to save time... and cost of fuel saved can off set any savings made from driving out to a further away Big W anyway (esp. if you're only gonna buy a small amount)
The red flag for me is that you're hiding this stuff from GF. Scary.Quote:
Originally Posted by robwin1974
OMG.... Powerglide is out?
Arghh... Have to go hunting Sunday Arvo...
big cairns hill did have alot of stuff. nabbed a sentinal prime, leader bb, delux bb, the green racecar, voyager ironhide, megatron and crankcase.
i was there yesterday, they have 2 or 3 more sentinals, tons of lead bees, a deluxe ratchet, but i think i picked up the last of the others.
K-Mart Campbelltown NSW has started unloading DOTM stuff
Human Alliance
Cyberverse Commanders and battle platforms
Leaders
Voyagers
Activators and some other thing
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oh i forgot, voyager optimus prime, looks decent. the gun looks awesome. there was a few left when i was there. didnt pick one up though.
Went into Kmart Penrith tonight and they have all their DOTM stuff up... Pretty disappointed with their pricing, they have DOTM deluxes for $29 right next to their Generations ones which are only $25, it's kinda embarassing really how they are trying to milk us so blatantly. And CyberverseScoutsCommanders for $20? Gimme a break, think I'll stick with Big W.
Oddly enough Kmart had no Cyberverse play sets but had Human Alliance stuff, while Big W had the opposite: Cyberverse stuff but no HA.
Sighted by Trunks the other day:
What: Transformers Cyberverse Starscream and Bumblebee sets.
Where: Plumpton Big W NSW
Price: $24
Toyworld has stocked DOTM toys. Lots of bumblebee, starscream and Skids deluxe, voyager Optimus Prime (they had Megatron but, um, yeah) cyberverse starscream and bumblebee sets, Leader Bumblebee etc. Also legends, scouts.
All our DOTM stuff is now in our reserve waiting for the 16th. i hid my sentinel prime today =]
Hey Guys!
Went to Fairfield today
kmart had Only 6 DOTM leaders out today. 3 Bee and 3 Sentinal. No sign of any other DOTM stuff. $89.00
big W had nothing DOTM related
Sorry edit I went yesterday .. It is now 1:37 am lol
Eastgardens has nothing except a single Generations Thundercracker at K-Mart, and a DOTM Cyberverse Optimus Prime on an otherwise bare set of Target Transformers shelves (I think they must have put everything out and then put it all away again, and he was accidentally left over.) This embargo is silly.
convinced my manager to put out our DOTM stock today ( target miranda) target stores have broken embargo because our stock take starts soon. We got prety much everything in stock except for the ark.
Now, which one of you were taking photos of our display today?
Target Blacktown put out their DotM stock today. I saw the cases still loaded on the cart -- all clearly labelled with "Do not place on shelf before May 16, 2011" ... lawl. First time I'd seen Commander Class Blackout, Powerglide and Sentinel Prime too. Sentinel Prime looks nice, but at $18 a pop I just grabbed Powerglide.
hey guys just go back from Big W Cairnes hill Liverpool.
they have re stocked all Dotm deluxe Wave 1.
I picked up Crankcase!
Dapto BigW had nothing that Hursticon hasn't already reported.
Dapto Woolworths had plenty of AA Scouts, ROTF activators, 2 and 5 pack PCC though nothing that hasn't been out for a while now.
Target Tuggerah have another wave of Scout size Cyberverse.
Got myself a Cyber Powerglide for my classics :D
Big W Plumpton had plenty of DOTM Wave 1 figures across all classes.
Could not warrant the price for the new scout priced line when they were sitting next to the PCC commander sets for less than half the price!
Looks like less toy in exchange for larger packaging and wasted space.
Heh that would be me. I wasn't so much taking pics of the display, just the names/size classes of released toys (for my review page index). Damn, shoulda approached me. I know you work there, but yeah didn't know you were around.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dkaris
Seems I missed Commander Megatron - but I didn't see that at Target Miranda?
lol i was further up the aisle working on the Cars stuff and talking to another team member when you were there. =P We only put that stuff out because i told my manager that other targets already had their stuff out, he didnt believe me so he called head office -_- i dont think we had commander megs. We're also missing the Ark as well i think.Quote:
Originally Posted by dirge
Yeah I think I saw you, although I wasn't especially paying attention. I tend to not gawk at the staff when in stores. Unless it's a hot 21yo filo chick or something...
Nice work getting the stock out - man you guys have a lot, too.
I'll have to track down Megs somewhere else. Maybe Rockdale next week (they don't have their stuff out, but they're my closest Target).
will pm you if i find one =]
+1 :pQuote:
Originally Posted by dirge
Here's your pick up line: Nalunok ko ang susi ng kotse
I've swallowed my car keys
;)
Where are people finding Shockwave and Skyhammer?