Post here anything Transformers related (toys, merch, etc) you find in a WESTERN AUSTRALIA retail store.
Please try to include the price, and if it isn't a limited item, please mention the location.
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Post here anything Transformers related (toys, merch, etc) you find in a WESTERN AUSTRALIA retail store.
Please try to include the price, and if it isn't a limited item, please mention the location.
i dont like the idea of a State by state thread
i saw tf faction cushions at Empire for about $30 each
If expanding the state by state concept doesn't work after a period of time, we'll go back to the old way. At this time though, it's worth seeing how it goes. And for those of us who make very thorough sightings, it'll be easier posting once instead of 3 or 4 posts in different topics. Or as in my case, sometimes, leaving stuff out because I'm tired after toy hunting, and just post in the main sightings topics.
Awesome. I love the idea of state by state threads. That way when I go to kmart I can say I saw universe this and animated that, instead of multi posting.
I hope it works well....:)
Yeah I am afraid I am not a fan of this state based sightings thing either, I like to know whats happening in the eastern states and what you guys have seen.
Beyond that for state based sightings you have to scower through data in regards to sightings that have no bearing on you. A distinct thread for each series is fantastic that way you are only looking at sightings for that series.
I know and realise I could look at multiple threads but I just reckon how it was superior.
I have vented I will go away now :D
I like the state based sightings, dragging myself through pages and pages of unrelated sightings was a pain. If you want to have a look-see at whats happeing in the other states and whats showing up, its only a thread away!;)
Ok, Target Morley seemed to have acquired about 8 or so (battle damaged) Megatron VS Optimus Animated packs. 1 Supreme Animated Optimus. No prices, since they rarely have the tags up. Lazy sods.
Guess if it came to a vote, I'd go for series based threads over state based... I'm mainly interested in Universe at this stage, and I'd suppose some others may be collecting specific series too.
Anybody got a good idea what the lag time is between Perth stores getting stock compared to when Melbourne/Sydney first see stuff on the shelves?
Well the priority is having an incentive for people to want to post sightings to begin with. If we made it easier to read sightings at the expense of wanting to post sightings (in several different topics), we wouldn't have sightings for people to complain about wading through.
Midland Target
It's a total holocaust, the TF shelf has been cleared out (with the exception of 1 movie final stand set) and has incursions of batman and that ben10 stuff
Midland Kmart
Old Animated and movie stuff only. Universe onslaught shelfwarms.
Midland Big W
Looks like they had a recent TF restock
Universe:
4 Sideswipes, 3 Acid Storms, 1 Galvatron, 1 Silverstreak, 1 Ironhide. A few each of ultra silverbolt and powerglide.
Midland Toyworld
Movie scouts: Warpath, Storm Surge, Crosshairs
Sold out of Universe SE's and indeed all other Universe toys.
Kmart Belmont Forum
Animated:
Deluxe Soundwave, Jazz, Sentinel, Blackarachna, Swoop $27
Lots of Jetfire/Jetstorm $46?
Voyager Blitzwing x1 $46
Lots of Leader Ultra Mags (as usual), Leader Megatron x1 $99
Universe:
Deluxe Sunstreaker, Octane, Acid Storm, Prowl (1-2 of each) usual $27
Lots of Ultra Onslaughts, Powerglide x1 $60
Big W Belmont Forum
Lots of Movie Leader Brawls @ $88
Animated:
Activators Rachet, Lockdown, Bumblebee, Prime, Starscream $15.8
Voyager Prime x1 $44.6
Universe:
Deluxe Acid Storm x2, Sideswipe x1, Galvatron x1 $25.4
Ultra Silverbolt x3 $58.8
Spotted couple of Universe SE's during the trip (PM for details) - still not sure about these, with the high price. Particular with the OP & Megs, I think it doesn't matter what you wrap crap in, it's still crap...
Toys R Us Cannington:
Animated:
Leader Bulkhead + Activator Bumblebee pack $100 *FIRST*
Leader Megs + Activator Starscream pack $100 *FIRST*
Leader Ultra mags x lots, Megatron x1 $100
Movie:
Assorted realgears $17
Voyager Inferno, Mudflap, DS Starscream $50
Ultra Wingblade $50
Blackout + Scorponok pack $70
Universe:
Voyager Threadbolt (FIRST time in WA), Heavy Load, Blades, Dropshot $50
Ultra Onslaught, Powerglide $60
Roadbuster/Dirge x2, Springer/Ratbat x3 $60
Optimus Primes x lots $100
Kmart Carousel:
(looks like a bit of a lag in restock)
Animated Voyager Grimlock, Lugnut x1 each $45
Animated Leader Ultra Mags x lots (like always) $89
Assorted Movie realgears ++
Myer Carousel:
Universe Primes x3 $100
Universe Silverbolt $70
Animated Voyager Megs (opened box...) $55
Target Carousel:
(what a shocking clearout! - this place has more TFU wave 1 Deluxes than I could count last time I visited...)
Animated Voyager Megs x1 $45
Universe Silverbolt x1 $10
And one pathetic Movie Final Stand pack, and a couple of realgears...
Thanks for posting the sightings Gasarki. ;)
I fear this state based sighting system has my knickers in a twist, and henceforth i shall have to cease using any sightings thread.
oh my
If you mean Classics Deluxe Mirage - well, I haven't seen one of those on a shelf for about 10 months now...
As for Classics Voyager Jetfire (Skyfire)... I think the last time I saw these were in Myer & David Jones, but that was about 4 months ago. Definitely haven't seen this in Target as far as memory serves.
It's not that bad, is it?
No, it's just roller. :p
Yeh I really didn't need to know about the knickers :p
Not really a sighting anyone would covet but I saw a junker nemesis prime at the beach today, so sad...
Big W (PM for locations):
Universe:
Acid Storm, Galvatron x2 $25.4
All 3 Ultras available $58.8
Animated:
Activators Starscream, Bee, Optimus, Lockdown, Rachet $16
Voyager Grimlock, Lugnut, Blitzwing, Optimus $45
Supreme Optimus $75
Myer (Expensive... PM for locations):
Universe:
Voyager Blaster $50
Ultra Superion $70
Bruticus Maximus $70
Optimus Primes galore (6++) $100
Animated:
Only loads (~15) of Leader Ultra Mags $99
Hey Guys,
Target Perth CBD
As usual decimated but:
1 x Leader Ultra Magnus
2 x Deluxe Sentinel Primes
Other than that narda!:D
Hey Fellas,
Checked out Empire Toys yesterday saw the following:
1 x Binaltech Arcee S2000
2 x Binaltech Subarus? I think :p
3 x Revoltech Starscreams
3 x Revoltech Rodimus's
The thing that really stood out was Issue # 5 of Reign of Starscream, one left if anyone is interested in seeing how the saga ends.
How were the movie comics? I read the other ones but haven't bothered with the movie comics so far.
I enjoyed them, I don't do comics much, but I love the film so any extra story additions I am up for. Go pickup # 5 dood it was only $5.60.
On to sightings for today.
Kmart Kardinya
:: Animated :: :D
2 x Jetfire & Jetfire / Safeguard TWIN packs
10 + x Ultra Magnus
5 + x Megatron Leader
3 + x Lugnut
2 + x Optimus Prime Voyager
2 + x Sentinel Prime
2 + x Black & Gold Bumblebee
2 + x Swoop
2 + x Jazz
:: Universe ::
1 x Ironhide
2 x Silverstreak
1 x Galvatron
1 x Acid Storm
1 x Sideswipe
:: Marvel Cross Overs ::
Hulk and Venom
Also saw 2 x Megatrons, 1 x Optimus Prime and 1 x Overkill boxed in a black and silver box, looked very cool not sure which range this is, assuming Universe? But at $36.95! ** COUGH SPUTTER COUGH **:eek:
Had a quick look at Morley Kmart and Myer this morning. Nothing much exciting.
Kmart: Animated deluxe wave with Elite Guard BB, Swoop, Jazz etc. Leader Magnus and Universe Blaster, Heavyload and Onslaught.
Myer: 25th Optimus, Universe Bruticus combiner, and a bunch of TFA Bumper Battlers (I think they're the latest wave Soundwave, Lockdown etc) and some randoms like 1x Activator Ratchet and 1x Deluxe Optimus.
I reckon it's about time Australia starts seeing TFA Shockwave, when was he out in the states? Early December? Bah! I'm just grumpy coz I haven't had a new toy to buy in a while, although I did get Henkei Hound (haven't opened him yet but he looks cool). Maybe I'll cave and buy SE Overkill if I see him again, and keep him in Little Angry Dino mode and Grimlock in robot mode.
K-Mart Belmont:
Animated:
A few of Deluxes Soundwave, Jazz, Blackarachna, etc
Plenty of Jetfire/Jetstorm packs still
1x each of Voyagers Lugnut, Blitzwing, and.... Starscream! :eek:
Plenty of all 3 Leader Class characters
Universe:
Deluxe Sunstreaker x2, Acid x3, Tankor x1 - there was one Swipey but I picked that up to replace my one with the wonky shoulder.
Voyager Blaster
Ultra Onslaught, Powerglide
And.... one SE Deluxe left... looks like people are buying these up!
(All at usual K-Mart undiscounted prices - keep an eye out for the sale I reckon)
Hi Guys,
Transformers Animated Wreck Gar now available at Minotaur (Melbourne).
They had it listed as available a couple of days ago, and being that at the time no one had reported sightings anywhere else I chased this up to confirm it. I received an email today from Steve confirming they have Wreck Gar in stock.
Though judging by the way the email was worded I would say they only have one, so if you want it get down there or get online!
I'm out because it's $69.95, which is a little too much for a voyager IMO.
But the ultimate good news is that an Australian retailer has taken delivery and therefore stock for Kmart etc shouldn't be too far away.
Hopefully this means as well Shockwave is enroute soon!
Wreck Gar only JUST showed up in the USA yesterday and the USA has had Cyclonus/Hound for about a month, and we haven't.
I don't think there's any formula to reflect when large retailers will be getting first stock based on Minotaur and USA arrival dates. Sometimes we get first. Sometimes we never get.
Just moved the last three posts from 'First Sightings' to here, as the other topic is for 'chain stores' to help alert collectors from other parts of the country where to start looking out for certain new items.
Sighted and purchased at Kmart this morning:
Tin and Gel Set, $3.99 before 20% discount:
http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/a...KCDkespqsZ.jpg
http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/a...z6JWUoeL9F.jpg
Study Kit, $4.99 before 20% discount:
http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/a...cMLjf8x5xd.jpg
http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/a...1RDmc1AEel.jpg
Another Study Kit, $4.99 before 20% discount:
http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/a...83systcXrh.jpg
http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/a...65ZMJuEO7g.jpg
A4 Study Kit, also $4.99 before 20% discount:
http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/a...9QqEZyKrm6.jpg
http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/a...uWwzzfbnmL.jpg
The Tin and Gel Set also has a movie version, but I only saw one left with a dent on the tin box so will get one another time.
FYI Guys Kmart Kardinya has Animated Leaders reduced to $74 atm, I picked up Ultra Magnus and Megs today. Unfortunately no Bulkheads.
Other Sights
Toyworld - Fremantle
::Animated::
Voyager Megatron x 4 +
Voyager Bulkhead x 4 +
Leader Megatron x 2 +
Leader Bukhead x 2 +
:: Movie ::
Deluxe Camshaft x 10 +
Deluxe Landmine x 3 +
Various Real Gear.
Visited a Big-W today... and was surprised to find they'd restocked on Universe Deluxes (and I think it's the first time I've seen wave 3 at a Big-W):
Universe Deluxe:
Acid Storm x3
Galvatron x2
Silverstreak x2
Sideswipe x2
Ironhide x1 !!
Animated Deluxe:
Soundwave
Sentinel Prime
Elite Guard BB
Swoop
All deluxes at $25.40
Fremantle Toyworld still unchanged, though the shop owner knows my plastic obsession and says they're getting new stock this or next week.
Target Fremantle is pretty bare, aside from a Universe Silverbolt and a few Animated Leaders nuthin' much.
Kmart Kardinya, on the other hand...1x Universe Ironhide, Silverstreak, Acid Storm, and Sideswipe, couple of Activators (Ratchet and Starscreams mostly) lots of FABs, heaps heaps of Animated deluxes waves 3 and 4, a few Voyagers (mainly Lugnut), lots of Jetfire/Jetstorms, and a fair few Leader Megatrons and Ultra Magnus' on sale for $74.
These have "started" to appear in WA Toyworlds now~ Go grab them!
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...w/DSC00404.jpg
I haven't bought any activators so far, but I've been thinking about it. They look like fun to flip-change back and forth.
I was thinking of just picking the better ones. Namely:
Bumblebee/Cliffjumper (will propably get CJ since he is the only Animated CJ so far)
Starscream
Ratchet
Megatron
Grimlock
To anyone who has them, would you consider these guys are the better activators?
I'll only comment on the ones I have.
Bumblebee - Simply MUST HAVE.
Bulkhead - If you don't intend to collect every single Activator then this is a pass.
Starscream - Many fans seem to love this over the Voyager one. I prefer the Voyager though. This Activator one just seems "over" cartoony to me (if it's even possible in Animated). Maybe it's the proportions. It has a very very nice transformation though.
Optimus Prime - I really like this toy. Truck mode is debatable but I think it's not that bad. Very very nice transformation and the robot mode is awesome.
Ratchet - Nice in both modes. Also smooth transformation.
Lockdown - hate the over cartoony car mode. The robot mode is only reasonable. Get him if you like the character.
Thundercracker - Great repaint of Starscream. The dark blue/purple is very nice.
Grimlock - Love both modes. Wish he'd come with his sword though.
Megatron - Great robot mode (left hip on mine is a little loose though) and decent alt mode. Wish he has an arm cannon.
Cliffjumper - Very very nice to have. A good repaint of a very good toy.
Dirge - I like the colour of this repaint. ;)