Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart.

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Seibertron member Matt, from mattbooker.info, has discovered an interesting find at Walmart: Cybertron Scouts Backstop, Brushguard and Brakedown. These figures are in 25th Anniversary Universe packaging. In the past these have shown up at stores like Big Lots, KB Toys and Family Dollar. Are these Black Friday exclusives for Walmart? The figures weren't priced and when scanning under a price checker it said, "Please see associate for details." Not much more is known about these figures. It may be something similar to Toy R Us getting the Warriors from Three Worlds set that was originally released in Walgreens. Thanks Matt for sending us the info!

Credit(s): Matt, mattbooker.info

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Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144045)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 8th, 2010 @ 9:41am CST

Well that's weird. Too bad they haven't reissued Brakedown GTS. I wonder why they didn't release more 25th Anniversary toys last year...you know, when it was the actual anniversary.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144056)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on November 8th, 2010 @ 9:59am CST

These were released at Toys Toys Toys here in Canada a loooooong time ago. Maybe other places too, I didn't keep track of them since I wasn't interested. I hadn't realized they weren't released elsewhere.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144060)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 8th, 2010 @ 10:08am CST

Those figures again? I was tempted on getting Brushguard, but no.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144068)
Posted by itMFtis on November 8th, 2010 @ 10:20am CST

Wonder how much they are. Usually Walmart sells scouts around $9 >_>

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144102)
Posted by Badassimus Prime on November 8th, 2010 @ 10:50am CST

itMFtis wrote:Wonder how much they are. Usually Walmart sells scouts around $9 >_>

Really? That's a bit strange and overpriced. I just came from my Walmart about three days ago and bought Generations Dirge and Blurr for $9 each; must've been a special on all Deluxe class figures. Who knows though, it could be different for each Walmart.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144105)
Posted by Scaleface on November 8th, 2010 @ 10:55am CST

I don't why they keep re-releasing these guys. If they at least redecoed them I'd buy them. Why not make Backstop into Headstrong or Hamhorn? Repaint Brushguard as Gears, and Brakedown as some obscure Micromaster or something? Collectors would be all over them.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144111)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on November 8th, 2010 @ 11:11am CST

AutobotJazz87 wrote:
itMFtis wrote:Wonder how much they are. Usually Walmart sells scouts around $9 >_>

Really? That's a bit strange and overpriced. I just came from my Walmart about three days ago and bought Generations Dirge and Blurr for $9 each; must've been a special on all Deluxe class figures. Who knows though, it could be different for each Walmart.

$9 is the roll back price for deluxes at wal-mart. The normal price for a deluxe is $12. Scouts just seem overpriced since they are not on roll back like the deluxe. If you ask me deluxes should normally be $9, scouts should be $6, and legends should be no more than $3.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144112)
Posted by Mkall on November 8th, 2010 @ 11:12am CST

Wow, I was hoping these scouts in particular (brakedown, brushguard and that rhino) would never see retail again.

Cybertron had some wonderful scouts, and some wonderfully bad ones too.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144116)
Posted by Badassimus Prime on November 8th, 2010 @ 11:24am CST

LOST Cybertronian wrote:
AutobotJazz87 wrote:
itMFtis wrote:Wonder how much they are. Usually Walmart sells scouts around $9 >_>

Really? That's a bit strange and overpriced. I just came from my Walmart about three days ago and bought Generations Dirge and Blurr for $9 each; must've been a special on all Deluxe class figures. Who knows though, it could be different for each Walmart.

$9 is the roll back price for deluxes at wal-mart. The normal price for a deluxe is $12. Scouts just seem overpriced since they are not on roll back like the deluxe. If you ask me deluxes should normally be $9, scouts should be $6, and legends should be no more than $3.

Ah, now I understand. Thanks for the information

I honestly thought it was like a special sale. But I agree, deluxes should be priced at $9 in general. I remember back in the day when that was the case and scouts (or basics) were $4. This was during the Beast Wars run.

Wish it was like this today.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144155)
Posted by jlogano20 on November 8th, 2010 @ 1:43pm CST

hm i'll have to check my walmart but i've seen these guys at big lots a few years ago as well

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144157)
Posted by Waverider01 on November 8th, 2010 @ 1:44pm CST

So what is so special about these? They've been selling these for the last couple of years at Big Lots and dollar stores.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144161)
Posted by Railspike on November 8th, 2010 @ 1:55pm CST

Usually, when something tells you to see an associate, it's probably not on file. It happens sometimes.

Someone probably put them out before they're supposed to be out on the salesfloor. As long as it's not blocked at POS, you should be OK.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144179)
Posted by OptiMagnus on November 8th, 2010 @ 3:06pm CST

Huh. This is rather strange, but cool. Hey what are those ROTFs right above them on the shelf? I don't think I've seen those before. Are they legends or scout two-packs?

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144193)
Posted by Evil_the_Nub on November 8th, 2010 @ 3:40pm CST

Is it just those 3? I'd love a chance to get Armorhide and Hardtop, why not re-release the good figures?

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144196)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 8th, 2010 @ 3:47pm CST

OptiMagnus10 wrote:Huh. This is rather strange, but cool. Hey what are those ROTFs right above them on the shelf? I don't think I've seen those before. Are they legends or scout two-packs?

Judging by the general shape:

Top shelf: wave 1 HftD Deluxes
Middle shelf: RotF 2-packs (Beachcomber vs. Deadlift)

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144221)
Posted by DISCHARGE on November 8th, 2010 @ 4:54pm CST

I'd seen these today at walmart and was not impressed. Dollar General still sells these. The new packaging doesn't make me want these lackluster toys anymore than I didn't want them before. I did see the new Fallen, I may go back fir that.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144293)
Posted by OptiMagnus on November 8th, 2010 @ 7:28pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
OptiMagnus10 wrote:Huh. This is rather strange, but cool. Hey what are those ROTFs right above them on the shelf? I don't think I've seen those before. Are they legends or scout two-packs?

Judging by the general shape:

Top shelf: wave 1 HftD Deluxes
Middle shelf: RotF 2-packs (Beachcomber vs. Deadlift)

Thanks! Too bad those two packs didn't have Skystalker. Man I want him!

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1144515)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 9th, 2010 @ 10:32am CST

Scaleface wrote:I don't why they keep re-releasing these guys.

They probably produced way too much stock back in the Cybertron days and they're still trying to get rid of them.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1145585)
Posted by monkeyking627 on November 12th, 2010 @ 7:04am CST

I work at a walmart so i am pretty sure this is something for black friday that wasnt supposed to go on the shelf. anytime you scan an item and it sez see sales associate it means its not in the stores system yet ( not to be sold till a certain date).

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1152087)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on November 29th, 2010 @ 1:59pm CST

I had no idea these figures even existed as Transformers Universe "2008" releases until I saw one hanging on the pegs with the regular Transformers stuff at Walmart. With a little help from a sales associate, I found the rest of them in a little corner of what must be a discount toy isle. Grabbed one of each, since I hadn't gotten them previously (I'm trying to get everything that's come out in the "2008" Transformers Universe line to celebrate the franchise). The figures rang up at the register at the very easy to handle price of ONE DOLLAR EACH. I might go back and buy a few more to donate to "Toys for Tots" or something.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1152116)
Posted by Windsweeper on November 29th, 2010 @ 3:02pm CST

I'd like to see Brushguard repainted as Crankcase and Brakedown with a head remold as Blurr.

Re: Re-releases of Cybertron Scouts in 25th Anniversary Universe Packaging found at Walmart. (1152238)
Posted by jlogano20 on November 29th, 2010 @ 8:12pm CST

i got these 3 for the heck of it