Easter Transformers Merchandise.

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14th February 2010, 03:07 AM
griffin

First Easter themed TFs merchandise I've ever seen. Which suggests the brand is finally getting popular enough to warrant more unusual licensed
items. And as stores are already stocking for Easter (which is still six weeks away!!!), these could well be just the first of many items to expect this year.

Target

Both of the following two items were $13 each at Target.

First is a metal tin with 10 easter eggs inside and a sticker sheet. 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 ).

UPDATE (18th Feb)

Found at another Target store, the Clock pack with only gold coloured eggs (none on the shelf had the red ones - each store I've been to only
had one or the other - not that it really matters, since it is just the wrapping that is the only difference).

http://www.otca.com.au/easter08.jpg
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BigW

Now, at BigW, there was a complety different range of Easter items, but still by the same company, so it perhaps different items are exclusive to
different stores or retail companies.

4WD tin. As you can see in the second photo, the car splits in half, and there are four eggs are inside. There were a few different toy brands
available in this form, so this uniquely shaped tin wasn't just created for TFs. Price was $9.87.

http://www.otca.com.au/easter04.jpg
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http://www.otca.com.au/easter05.jpg
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Torch Gift Pack. A cheap plastic torch with a TFs sticker wrapped around it, packed with 2 batteries and four eggs. Price $9.87.

http://www.otca.com.au/easter06.jpg
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http://www.otca.com.au/easter07.jpg
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Pencil Pouch. Packed with four eggs, and has a nice rubbery Autobot symbol attached to the zipper. My favourite item of the BigW bunch. Price $8.86.

http://www.otca.com.au/easter09.jpg
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Ceramic Mug. Similar idea and packaging to the Christmas Mug, but this time it has one large egg packed with it, and the image on the mug is
different. Price $9.87.

http://www.otca.com.au/easter10.jpg
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http://www.otca.com.au/easter11.jpg
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http://www.otca.com.au/easter12.jpg
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Yoyo and Egg Pyramid pack. This would be the lamest novelty item of the BigW items. A single egg (not as big as the one with the Mug), packed
with a cheap yoyo, that has on the side of it, a maze/ballbearing game. Fortunately it is also the cheapest of the easter items. Price $7.86.

http://www.otca.com.au/easter13.jpg
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http://www.otca.com.au/easter14.jpg
14th February 2010, 08:36 AM
1AZRAEL1

Ah cool, I was wondering what the inside of that tin box was like. I saw that at my local Target on Friday. And true about the clock, very strange to have that as an Easter item.
14th February 2010, 08:48 AM
Zippo

Both of those items look fantastic. Hope that the tin comes to New Zealand, otherwise I may have to ask for a favor :-)
14th February 2010, 09:32 AM
GoktimusPrime

Quote:

Originally Posted by griffin

(why a clock for easter???).

Who cares - I'm looking forward to getting that clock! :D
14th February 2010, 12:51 PM
Starscream212

lol a clock! I just brought the Beast Wars takara Heinlad Alarm clock (still waiting for it to arrive) so i dont need another clock.
But that tin looks very handy i might buy a few.
14th February 2010, 12:53 PM
Robzy

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Who cares - I'm looking forward to getting that clock! :D

Closest thing to a new Time Warrior?! :p
14th February 2010, 03:11 PM
Cmdr Prime

Will they be sold in Sydney's Target Stores? :confused: ;)
14th February 2010, 04:20 PM
1AZRAEL1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmdr Prime

Will they be sold in Sydney's Target Stores? :confused: ;)

Yea, I saw some on the shelves out Penrith way. I'd say it would be country-wide
15th February 2010, 10:05 AM
GoktimusPrime

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robzy

Closest thing to a new Time Warrior?!

Nice. :D

Heinlad's probably the closest thing I have to Time Warrior (being an actual Transformer who's a clock as well) - but that was a good call. (:
15th February 2010, 11:47 AM
Paulbot

Quote:

Originally Posted by griffin

Despite the price, it is a nice container for holding parts and accessories in.

That's not a bad idea. Might check it out. I could move all my G1 parts and accessories from the old ice cream container they currently live in.
18th February 2010, 02:40 AM
griffin

Updated with BigW items. Yes, Easter is still 6 weeks away, but the major stores are now fully stocked with novelty easter items.

Since most of you won't buy this cheap novelty junk, and I had to buy these things to photograph and document - I now have several items to give away in the weeks leading up to easter, so keep an eye on the games room.

For those who are interested in buying novelty easter items, I recommend the pencil pouch, metal tin, and ceramic mug, as they are the more practical items.
18th February 2010, 02:47 AM
CryptiK

is the YoYo a really cheap crappy one? or is it like the old Coke YoYos can you do tricks with the YoYo?
18th February 2010, 08:48 AM
5FDP

Shameless marketing at it's best :rolleyes:
18th February 2010, 02:51 PM
griffin

Didn't see anything at Kmart or Coles (both have a range of licensed easter junk), so maybe it's just Target and BigW for TFs goodies.
18th February 2010, 06:09 PM
MV75

Awesome on the 4wd tin. You could pack in a little robot and have some sort of pretender happening.....
19th February 2010, 07:42 AM
liegeprime

Nice a clock for my TF room! and that tin box will become handy in keeping my receipts, might get more than 1 of it. Hmmm the pencil case is quite useful for me too :D Erm which section are these things stacked in?
19th February 2010, 10:33 AM
1AZRAEL1

Quote:

Originally Posted by liegeprime

Nice a clock for my TF room! and that tin box will become handy in keeping my receipts, might get more than 1 of it. Hmmm the pencil case is quite useful for me too :D Erm which section are these things stacked in?

Coz Easter is coming up, they will most likely be in a section with all the Easter stuff :p At least that's where they are at Target St Marys.
19th February 2010, 04:09 PM
griffin

Yeah, what he said. In the Easter eggs section (often near the front of the store, or where they have their licensed novelty items).
20th February 2010, 05:11 PM
Cmdr Prime

Thanks for the heads up Griffin I bought the TF chocolate tin and the Wall clock :)
6th March 2010, 06:49 PM
AussieJason

I was just in Target too... if I had seen this thread first I would have picked something up.
6th March 2010, 09:14 PM
Zippo

Who wants to get me the Clock and Tin?
Seems New Zealand isn't getting everything Australia gets (typical). Have seen the touch and mug set.
8th March 2010, 01:50 PM
Cmdr Prime

I went to Target Burwood last week to see if I could get the Mug+ the Torch but unfortunately they sold out :mad: and I don't if any of the other Target Stores have them in stock:(
8th March 2010, 03:12 PM
griffin

BigW have the Mug and Torch, not Target. So don't panic.