Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores

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It was just within the last two weeks that figures from the Velocitron Speedia 500 collection started popping up at American discount retailer Ross stores, including thethe highly elusive Cosmos.

Now Target is sending Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures to Ross, as well. SS86 Cliffjumper, SS86 cartoon deco Kup, and SS B-127 were all found at a Ross store in West Bountiful, Utah.

And if that wasn't enough, Seibertronian Casey280 found Shattered Glass Slicer and Exo-Suit, a Hasbro Pulse exclusive, at a Ross in the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center in Novato, California. Photo proof is provided below.

So have you found any retailer exclusives at discount/closeout stores in your part of the world? Send us a photo and where you found them to us to let the Seibertron community know.

Credit(s): Casey280 on Seibertron

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Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171617)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 9th, 2023 @ 9:11pm CDT

So that's where Cliffjumper went.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171619)
Posted by Bounti76 on October 9th, 2023 @ 10:04pm CDT

Additionally, Casey280 informs us that Slicer & Exo-Suit rang up at a mere $14.99, $35 less than his original price on Pulse.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171620)
Posted by EmoTim on October 9th, 2023 @ 10:42pm CDT

Kids Warehouse has discounted Transformers. The prices aren't as good as Ross but they do have a $5 off $50 (SAVE5) and a $10 off $100 (SAVE10) coupon code. Here's the list sorted by newest arrivals.

https://www.kidswhs.com/search-results/ ... ation_date

If you go to the site there is a second page of more discounted Transformers.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171621)
Posted by Hairball178 on October 9th, 2023 @ 10:45pm CDT

A couple months ago I'd seen Buzzworthy Bumblebee Silverstreak at Ollie's for around $10

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171625)
Posted by Cheetron on October 10th, 2023 @ 5:09am CDT

I found velocotron nemesis prime for 16.99 at a Ross.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171655)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on October 10th, 2023 @ 7:00am CDT

I’ve been to every Ross in the area looking for the Buzzworthy deluxes (specifically the Bayverse Bees), but never found any. I did find some of the repacked ROTB Energon Igniters though, the ROTF Megatron one is actually really good! Much more articulation and a more involved transformation than the others

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Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171672)
Posted by EmoTim on October 10th, 2023 @ 9:15am CDT

Walmart has the Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Sparkless Seeker Battle 3-Pack for $19.97.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/587909652?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171704)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 10th, 2023 @ 2:57pm CDT

The second Jurassic Park set is like $67 and change on Amazon right now. There are some deals on their exclusives and older stock too.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171728)
Posted by DeathReviews on October 10th, 2023 @ 7:59pm CDT

Maybe "origin Jazz" will wind up there too. That's another one that was supposed to have been in Target, but never seems to have shown up...

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171768)
Posted by william-james88 on October 11th, 2023 @ 8:25am CDT

DeathReviews wrote:Maybe "origin Jazz" will wind up there too. That's another one that was supposed to have been in Target, but never seems to have shown up...

Really? I'm surprised, I thought he was readily available, at least for a time, like Towline and the NEST guys.

Also, people on social media are correcting us about an assumption that these exclusives are not coming from the retailers but from Hasbro themselves. I'm wondering if that's just a technical correction or more.
Because an exclusive means that all units produced are sold to an exclusive retailer, nationally. So all orders are accounted for, everything's been bought. If, as they say, Hasbro is the one sending these exclusives to Ross, is it simply that Walmart/Target don't have space for all that they already ordered and thus are asking Hasbro to not ship them the rest of the order and just dump it on their behalf? Or is it product that was not ordered by Walmart afterall and Hasbro is themselves recuperating costs by dumping it for retailers?
The later doesnt make much sense to me since Hasbro could just sell their product online as they have in the past (either on e-bay or pulse).

Just wanted to know if people had more info on this, since i do want to get the news right.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171825)
Posted by EmoTim on October 11th, 2023 @ 2:21pm CDT

For Prime Big Deal Day, Amazon has the War for Cybertron: Siege, Voyager, WFC-S11, Optimus Prime (Amazon Exclusive) for $23.49.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D5QRVSS/?tag=seibertron07-20&

and the Legacy Series Titan, Cybertron Universe Metroplex, is $109.87.

https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Gen ... ref=sr_1_1?tag=seibertron07-20&

Edit: Now that I'm looking there appears to be more Transformers deals for Prime Big Deal Day. Check out the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/s?tag=seibertron07-20&k=transformers ... owse-bin_1

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171827)
Posted by EmoTim on October 11th, 2023 @ 2:39pm CDT

Walmart has the Maverick Transformers Collaborative: Top Gun Mash-up, White Maverick Action Figure for $19.97.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Maverick-Tra ... /133379442?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2171942)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2023 @ 3:35pm CDT

That target sale was perfect, I preordered MPM Bonecrusher and got 6 Troopbuilder sets.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172023)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on October 13th, 2023 @ 12:17pm CDT

At my Ross this morning

Legacy Sandstorm and many Legacy Nightprowlers
Legacy Burnout
Many Legacy Scourges
SS86 BB Cliffjumper
Reissue Beast Wars Megatron
Bot Bots Pizza car
Studio Series The Fallen

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172025)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 13th, 2023 @ 12:19pm CDT

Those BotBots vehicles are pretty neat, it's a shame that the distribution on that line was such a mess

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172026)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 13th, 2023 @ 12:21pm CDT

AcademyofDrX wrote:Those BotBots vehicles are pretty neat, it's a shame that the distribution on that line was such a mess

What BotBots vehicles? :???:

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172027)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2023 @ 12:21pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
AcademyofDrX wrote:Those BotBots vehicles are pretty neat, it's a shame that the distribution on that line was such a mess
What BotBots vehicles?

The Pizza and game controller vehicles

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172028)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 13th, 2023 @ 12:24pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
AcademyofDrX wrote:Those BotBots vehicles are pretty neat, it's a shame that the distribution on that line was such a mess
What BotBots vehicles?

The Pizza and game controller vehicles

Where? This thread wasn't talking about them.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172029)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 13th, 2023 @ 12:42pm CDT

Dr. Caelus wrote:At my Ross this morning

Legacy Sandstorm and many Legacy Nightprowlers
Legacy Burnout
Many Legacy Scourges
SS86 BB Cliffjumper
Reissue Beast Wars Megatron
Bot Bots Pizza car
Studio Series The Fallen

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172031)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2023 @ 12:57pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
AcademyofDrX wrote:Those BotBots vehicles are pretty neat, it's a shame that the distribution on that line was such a mess
What BotBots vehicles?

The Pizza and game controller vehicles
Where? This thread wasn't talking about them.

Dr. Caelus wrote:At my Ross this morning

Legacy Sandstorm and many Legacy Nightprowlers
Legacy Burnout
Many Legacy Scourges
SS86 BB Cliffjumper
Reissue Beast Wars Megatron
Bot Bots Pizza car
Studio Series The Fallen

Dr. Caelus wrote:At my Ross this morning

Bot Bots Pizza car

Dr. Caelus wrote:Bot Bots Pizza car

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172033)
Posted by EmoTim on October 13th, 2023 @ 1:36pm CDT

Target.com has the Studio Series 100 Bumblebee for $19.99. It looks like it's limited to 1 per purchase or maybe there is just 1 left total?

https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s%20...%20A-87115152%3C%2Fa%3E

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172058)
Posted by Emerje on October 13th, 2023 @ 10:07pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:Also, people on social media are correcting us about an assumption that these exclusives are not coming from the retailers but from Hasbro themselves. I'm wondering if that's just a technical correction or more.
Because an exclusive means that all units produced are sold to an exclusive retailer, nationally. So all orders are accounted for, everything's been bought. If, as they say, Hasbro is the one sending these exclusives to Ross, is it simply that Walmart/Target don't have space for all that they already ordered and thus are asking Hasbro to not ship them the rest of the order and just dump it on their behalf? Or is it product that was not ordered by Walmart afterall and Hasbro is themselves recuperating costs by dumping it for retailers?
The later doesnt make much sense to me since Hasbro could just sell their product online as they have in the past (either on e-bay or pulse).

Just wanted to know if people had more info on this, since i do want to get the news right.

Pretty sure you're correct. The only reason these would be coming from Hasbro is if the stores sent them back, which doesn't sound right since retailers are more than capable to getting rid of their own unsold stock. If it was stock that the stores didn't take then Hasbro would just sell them on Pulse like they already do. The only thing that looks to be coming from Hasbro is the Shattered Glass figures. But that doesn't mean everything is coming from Hasbro, this is just when they're getting all their Holiday stock into stores at once.

Emerje

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172070)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on October 14th, 2023 @ 12:51am CDT

AcademyofDrX wrote:Those BotBots vehicles are pretty neat, it's a shame that the distribution on that line was such a mess

I'd be happier if the wheels rolled better. They barely turn at all.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172201)
Posted by Emerje on October 16th, 2023 @ 12:30am CDT

Nova Prime is 30% off ($38.49) for Prime members on Amazon right now.

Emerje

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172547)
Posted by EmoTim on October 19th, 2023 @ 7:34pm CDT

Walmart has the Beast Wars Deluxe Cheetor Vintage Reissue for $9.97.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /662391149?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172802)
Posted by EmoTim on October 27th, 2023 @ 9:47am CDT

Ollie's email today mentions Transformers and Hasbro as being part of their, "Toy Closeout Headquarters" and have purchased, "Over 1500 Truckloads".

I have an Ollie's near me but haven't been in a while. Has anyone noticed any good deals?

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172815)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 27th, 2023 @ 3:22pm CDT

EmoTim wrote:Ollie's email today mentions Transformers and Hasbro as being part of their, "Toy Closeout Headquarters" and have purchased, "Over 1500 Truckloads".

I have an Ollie's near me but haven't been in a while. Has anyone noticed any good deals?

Mine still has a boatload of Rhinox from Kingdom

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172868)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on October 27th, 2023 @ 7:55pm CDT

I took advantage of the Target 25% off sale to get a second troop builder yesterday morning. Opened it in the afternoon, and discovered the Seeker and the Autotrooper were missing. Was able to return the pack, but I haven't gotten the discount back.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172942)
Posted by EmoTim on October 29th, 2023 @ 11:38am CDT

Target has Transformers on sale at 15% off regular price. If you haven't used your 25% off one toy and $5 off a toy purchase, then this may be the time to use them. I bought the Troop Builder 4 Pack for less than $50 total with tax.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172946)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 29th, 2023 @ 1:14pm CDT

EmoTim wrote:Target has Transformers on sale at 15% off regular price. If you haven't used your 25% off one toy and $5 off a toy purchase, then this may be the time to use them. I bought the Troop Builder 4 Pack for less than $50 total with tax.

I saw this and am tempted to do the same…

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172953)
Posted by triKlops on October 29th, 2023 @ 5:07pm CDT

Did the same and had a promo $10 GC with it as well. $36.28 shipped.
Unless i get another deal, i will stop with this one; set #5.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172958)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 29th, 2023 @ 5:33pm CDT

triKlops wrote:Did the same and had a promo $10 GC with it as well. $36.28 shipped.
Unless i get another deal, i will stop with this one; set #5.

Yeah, I went for it.
Between two promos, and having a Red Card, it was only $43.61 after tax.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172962)
Posted by EmoTim on October 29th, 2023 @ 7:26pm CDT

triKlops wrote:Did the same and had a promo $10 GC with it as well. $36.28 shipped.
Unless i get another deal, i will stop with this one; set #5.

Five sets! That's a quite hefty troop you've built. I think all 4 figures in this set are pretty solid though. Especially, for me, is that really cool Animated Universe Autotrooper.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172972)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 30th, 2023 @ 6:28am CDT

triKlops wrote:Did the same and had a promo $10 GC with it as well. $36.28 shipped.
Unless i get another deal, i will stop with this one; set #5.

Nice. I ended up with 6 during the Target $25 off $100.

I ended up using my 25% off one last week stacked with another deal for MPM Bonecrusher, got his preorder locked down to $110.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2172992)
Posted by Emerje on October 30th, 2023 @ 11:51am CDT

Mine wasn't nearly as exciting, but I got ROTB Beast Combiner Optimus Prime for what I'm calling $6 and some change thanks to the three % discounts (25, 15, 5), the $5 off and a $10 Circle earning shared with a Ninja Turtle. That was the only new thing I've seen in my local store in a while. Got excited when I saw a SS86 Dinobot only to realize it was Sludge and not Snarl.

Emerje

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173018)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 30th, 2023 @ 7:43pm CDT

I just figured out that between the promos (both current and one from a little while back), and selling-off 4 of the figures (2 from each 4 pack I bought), I have two Allicons, a Seeker Trooper, and have made $10...
Plus I plan on selling the other Seeker Trooper... Having 3 new figures and making around $20-$30 total makes all this a very sweet deal.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173022)
Posted by triKlops on October 30th, 2023 @ 10:35pm CDT

Sowndwave76 wrote:
triKlops wrote:Did the same and had a promo $10 GC with it as well. $36.28 shipped.
Unless i get another deal, i will stop with this one; set #5.

Yeah, I went for it.
Between two promos, and having a Red Card, it was only $43.61 after tax.

Hell of a deal there as well. Nice work! :KREMZEEK:

EmoTim wrote:
triKlops wrote:Did the same and had a promo $10 GC with it as well. $36.28 shipped.
Unless i get another deal, i will stop with this one; set #5.

Five sets! That's a quite hefty troop you've built. I think all 4 figures in this set are pretty solid though. Especially, for me, is that really cool Animated Universe Autotrooper.

I wanted an odd number. I had site maxed out at PULSE and Target.com with 3 and 1 respectively.
This will give me the sweet spot of 5.
If they go low though, i will buy in groups of 2 to maintain it all.
At least that's the plan, lol... :yinyang:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
triKlops wrote:Did the same and had a promo $10 GC with it as well. $36.28 shipped.
Unless i get another deal, i will stop with this one; set #5.

Nice. I ended up with 6 during the Target $25 off $100.

I ended up using my 25% off one last week stacked with another deal for MPM Bonecrusher, got his preorder locked down to $110.

That's what's up. I missed that promo purposely to cover another couple of purchases but i made up for it with this round. Altogether awesome though, DMAx! :michaelbay:

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173082)
Posted by EmoTim on November 1st, 2023 @ 2:03pm CDT

Ollie's newest flyer arrived and there's a couple of Transformers items listed. I figure it's likely a lot of Cyber Battalion figures since that's what they pictured, but I'll be interested to see which Legacy and Retro figures they have. The Retro figures are probably the TR reissues in G1 style packaging. I'll probably head there tomorrow and I'll let you know what I find.

11/02/2023 Update:
Here's what I saw at my local Ollies (Hudson, FL):
Retro G1 Reissue Titans Returns Figures - Brainstorm, Chromedome, Hardhead, Mindwipe - $9.99 ea
Cyber Batallion (tons of) - Bumblebee, Prowl, Shockwave, Sideswipe, Starscream - $9.99 ea
Buzzworthy Bumblebee Deluxe Silverstreak - $9.99
Legacy Deluxe Override (tons of) - $9.99
Legacy Core - Ravage, Shockwave - $5.99 ea
Beast Wars Reissue Optimus Primal - $14.99

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173375)
Posted by Emerje on November 10th, 2023 @ 12:01pm CST

BBTS is doing a weekend sale on the Siege Rainmakers box set for $59.99.

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... 50271?o=10

Emerje

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173583)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on November 19th, 2023 @ 10:10am CST

Transformers Legacy Generation Selects Titan Guardian Robot

InDemand Toys - £89.99 £219.99

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173619)
Posted by Overcracker on November 20th, 2023 @ 1:42pm CST

Transformers X Jurassic Park Dilophocon and JP12 is 30% off for Black Friday: $52.49 USD on Amazon.com

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173636)
Posted by william-james88 on November 21st, 2023 @ 10:00am CST

Amazon.com has started their Black Friday sales and there are some really good ones, which we'll mention below, like:

Transformers X Jurassic Park Dilophocon and JP12 for $52.49
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS4D3GMG/re ... B0BS4D3GMG?tag=seibertron07-20&

Transformers X GI Joe Bumblebee for $47.99
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Gen ... RRYW&psc=1?tag=seibertron07-20&

Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Dinobots Unite Smash Changer Optimus Prime for $16.99
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Bum ... ast_sto_dp?tag=seibertron07-20&

Hasbro Pulse has some deals of their own. Premium members save 35% while non member save 25% on most of the toys available on the site. It's part of their Season's Savings offer. The toy will appear full priced until the season's savings code is applied at checkout. They also now offer free shipping on orders above $75. Oh and Masterpiece figures are part of the sale, like Black Amber Lio Convoy.

https://hasbropulse.com/search?q=transformers

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173646)
Posted by william-james88 on November 21st, 2023 @ 2:54pm CST

We've seen Ross get the Velocitron exclusives, and now we see where more exclusive stock has gone. It has been reported that Citi Trends stores have Transformers toys now. Below you will see images of Legacy Jhiaxus, Buzzworthy Bonecrusher, and the Beast Wars reissues found in one of their stores. They are selling for $15, $17 and $8 respectively. This was posted on Facebook by TF fan Sean.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173647)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on November 21st, 2023 @ 3:10pm CST

I have seen those retro Beast wars figs along with the newer wal mart exclusive beasts, velocitron and Buzzworthy at Ross's recently.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173648)
Posted by Quantum Surge on November 21st, 2023 @ 3:12pm CST

Guess I should go to the newly opened one

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173655)
Posted by Grahf_ on November 21st, 2023 @ 5:03pm CST

I remember when Citi Trends had the Human Alliance figures on the pegs way back when. I went to pick up Drag Strip but it was gone by the time I went back for it. I still don't have that Drag Strip either. I should get one of those.

I had zero hopes of finding anything at Ross two weeks ago but walked out with a nice little haul. I found Buzzworthy Cliffjumper and B-127 as well as Velocitron Shadowstrip, Crasher and Scourge. I picked them all up even though I already had CJ and Scourge. I seen Kingdom Buzzsaw too but already had him. No sign of Galaxy Shuttle or Cosmos but I have them already and only want another Galaxy Shuttle or two for customs. Found a few Dragon Stars that were interesting like Nappa and Cooler. Bean Daddy was there too. Picked up a Lightning Collection Cog and a few rangers. The twins were there but they're everywhere you can find any GI Joe Classified figures. There was also a few interesting MHA and Demon Slayer "figures" there that I picked up for my niece and her fiance for Christmas as they're going to go nuts for them.

That Retrax reissue is made with a piece missing right? I don't have one and never did but I just can't bring myself to pick one of them up. Especially when it's incomplete out of the package. I might pick up an Iguanus as that's another one I never had. I picked up Wolfang, K-9 and Cybershark though. Those were about the only ones I was interested in unless they want to make a single release of Magnaboss Silverbolt WITHOUT the GPS or some Transmetals and Transmetal 2s without the chrome. Maybe Jetstorm. I think mine is missing a piece so it would be nice to get a new one. The rest I think I have or have the ones I want.

I already have Buzzworthy Bonecrusher from a previous sale. I might pick up another Jhiaxus. It's a really good mold and it's a shame that not many people seem to have purchased him. It doesn't help that he has a slight case of yellowing though. I wish Senator Shockwave used that mold instead of the Siege Seeker mold. While I do like the Tetrajet mold, I think the Jhiaxus mold could've worked just as well if not better with a similar amount of retooling. Plus it has the opening hands to emote with. But I don't think it would've gotten the retooling then as the Tetrajet mold has long since paid for itself by now with how many releases it had and that's probably how they found the budget for the retooling to begin with.

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173672)
Posted by Emerje on November 22nd, 2023 @ 10:05am CST

Did Walmart and Walmart.com even sell K-9? Never saw him in stores (or Iguanus for that matter) and he's the only Beast Wars reissue you can't buy from Walmart on Walmart.com.

Emerje

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173704)
Posted by william-james88 on November 23rd, 2023 @ 2:50pm CST

Emerje wrote:Did Walmart and Walmart.com even sell K-9? Never saw him in stores (or Iguanus for that matter) and he's the only Beast Wars reissue you can't buy from Walmart on Walmart.com.

Emerje

that BW reissue line has been a colossal mess

Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173732)
Posted by EmoTim on November 24th, 2023 @ 12:49am CST

Walmart has the following Transformers Deluxe Class two packs available for $24.97 per pack.

Transformers Generations Legacy Wild Rider and Ko
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... 3135510239?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff

Transformers Studio Series Perceptor and Wheeljack
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Transformers Studio Series Arcee and Sideways
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Transformers Studio Series Bumblebee and Jolt
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Transformers Studio Series Brawn and Ratchet
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Transformers Legacy Skullgrin and Deadend
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Transformers Generations Legacy Tarnatula and Elita
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Re: Walmart Isn't the Only Retailer Sending Their Exclusives To Closeout Stores (2173800)
Posted by NotFrankeSisto on November 28th, 2023 @ 6:42am CST

Gonna be dead honest - I moved to Las Vegas some time ago, and it's definitely a "quantity over quality" city (meaning, that there are a TON of stores, but they are horrendously slow to restock). Like... there are times since I moved here where I've seen a roundabout... six week gap between restocks. It's nuts.

I have never seen either Iguanus or K-9 at the Walmarts I frequent in the city (and I collect Beast Wars figures and characters almost exclusively), and so I started checking Ross stores on a whim after I saw this article. I hit... I want to say 7 or 8 stores over the past two days, and only found 2 or 3 transformers items in each location. Period. Which was insane considering how much toys in general they had on the floor.

Considering my history hunting in Las Vegas, I want to believe that my stores just haven't gotten this "new" stock in yet, for the simple fact that it seems unlikely to me that hunters have already beaten me to so many stores. Anyone else on the West Coast USA having similar issues?

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