Area Reports Part 7: 2009, 2010, and 2011
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New Figure Mojo in Grimes and Des Moines....
So I've been using Brickseek to keep tabs on Walmart numbers of Solo figures for the last two weeks or so and the Grimes Walmart increased by 12 yesterday. I headed there today and was greeted with Wave Four of the 5 POA Solo line. I picked up one each of Beckett, Val, L3, Rio, Han Mudtrooper, the Pike, and Emperor's Royal Guard. This wave is outstanding.
I also stopped at the Walmart off of 72nd street and found Wave One of the Galaxy of Adventure line there. I picked up one each of R2, Vader, Cherie, and Luke.
Corman
So I've been using Brickseek to keep tabs on Walmart numbers of Solo figures for the last two weeks or so and the Grimes Walmart increased by 12 yesterday. I headed there today and was greeted with Wave Four of the 5 POA Solo line. I picked up one each of Beckett, Val, L3, Rio, Han Mudtrooper, the Pike, and Emperor's Royal Guard. This wave is outstanding.
I also stopped at the Walmart off of 72nd street and found Wave One of the Galaxy of Adventure line there. I picked up one each of R2, Vader, Cherie, and Luke.
Corman
In the past week, I've seen the new 6" Archive figures at Target stores in Ames and the Des Moines area. The Ames Target also had the new 3.75" figures from the new animated Disney Star Wars show. I must be out of touch with collecting news, as I did not realize the latter were even coming out.
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Was at Five Below Store (Palatine, IL/Chicago Area) and picked up modern Black Series figures for $5 each. Jyn, Cassian and Krennic.
Wal-mart in Coralville had one, lone Luke pilot for the new Black series re-release. I am looking for a Bossk. If anyone finds one, let me know.
*Mutter to myself*
How many times have I been helped out on this message board with finding stuff? One time.
How many times have I helped out others on this board? One time.
Thanks!
*Mutter to myself*
How many times have I been helped out on this message board with finding stuff? One time.
How many times have I helped out others on this board? One time.
Thanks!
Shoot. I was on the North side of CR yesterday. Marion Wal-mart had an IG-88.
I hit up the Quad City Comic Con today in Cedar Rapids with minimum expectations today. Turns out it was a very worthwhile time! I picked up my Bossk and a Dengar that I wanted for the Black Series, got a nice complete vintage Princess Leia complete and I reacquainted myself with qcjedimatt after a long hiatus. Good day! Lots of scores!
Westdale Wal-mart in Cedar Rapids had several Mimban Stormies as of Weds.
Anyone see any of the TVC TIEs discounted at Wal-Mart? Yakface posted a guy finding them for $10. I would like one, but not at the $80 price point.
Ankeny Walmart had a few tonight in their clearance aisle for $19.
Any interest in picking one up for me?
Hey D_C, I picked up one tonight - it's yours if you want it. It was $20.14 with tax. We're in Ankeny a couple of times a week and I'm in Urbandale at least five times a week...
BB
I am over by Iowa City. Could you ship it? I will send you payment via Paypal. Otherwise I won't be over to that side of the state until late June.
I can certainly ship it to you if you'd like. I am concerned that it may be a bit pricey due to the size of the box even though it does not weigh that much. If you're not in a hurry to get it, it's welcome to hang out at my house until you're over this way.
My husband is used to my toys, so one more won't hurt anything, lol!
Whatever you'd prefer works for me.
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Hi Guys
I was just in West Des Monies for work last week and went to one of the Jay's Cd and Hobby shops (off 22nd St.) and bought some loose vintage Tie fighter pilots with their weapons and a few Mini rigs for displaying.
I have shopped at the three stores many times and never had an issues except twice with this location. Their so called toy expert does not know how to do the sink/float test for vintage weapons. The first repro weapon was last October and I asked them to bring a cup of water to test them.
The imperial blaster off a stormtrooper sunk to the bottom. They took $8 dollars off back then and I walked out with a $12 semi mint stormie!
This past trip they have construction in the parking lot and they seemed short staffed and the manager helped me. He didn't have time to get a glass of water to test the weapon, but guaranteed me they were not reproduction weapons.
I traveled to the quad cities that night and I tested both of the weapons and to my dismay one sunk to the bottom!!!!
I use the TIG sight to help me identify the weapon version and make sure their legit.
So when I called this location the next day they were kind of jerks about my issue and said all sales are final.
I explained the situation and got a different manager than the guy that helped me the day before.
This manager agreed too exchange for equal value as long as I bring figure, weapon and receipt back (Very fair, however I could see some wanting their money back out of frustration).
So I head out that way every 4 weeks and on my next road trip I'll exchange the figure and repro weapon (They better throw the gun away).
I don't plan on shopping at this location again unless thy get a better "Action Figure Expert".
The other two locations are great and I have never had an issue at them.
I was just in West Des Monies for work last week and went to one of the Jay's Cd and Hobby shops (off 22nd St.) and bought some loose vintage Tie fighter pilots with their weapons and a few Mini rigs for displaying.
I have shopped at the three stores many times and never had an issues except twice with this location. Their so called toy expert does not know how to do the sink/float test for vintage weapons. The first repro weapon was last October and I asked them to bring a cup of water to test them.
The imperial blaster off a stormtrooper sunk to the bottom. They took $8 dollars off back then and I walked out with a $12 semi mint stormie!
This past trip they have construction in the parking lot and they seemed short staffed and the manager helped me. He didn't have time to get a glass of water to test the weapon, but guaranteed me they were not reproduction weapons.
I traveled to the quad cities that night and I tested both of the weapons and to my dismay one sunk to the bottom!!!!
I use the TIG sight to help me identify the weapon version and make sure their legit.
So when I called this location the next day they were kind of jerks about my issue and said all sales are final.
I explained the situation and got a different manager than the guy that helped me the day before.
This manager agreed too exchange for equal value as long as I bring figure, weapon and receipt back (Very fair, however I could see some wanting their money back out of frustration).
So I head out that way every 4 weeks and on my next road trip I'll exchange the figure and repro weapon (They better throw the gun away).
I don't plan on shopping at this location again unless thy get a better "Action Figure Expert".
The other two locations are great and I have never had an issue at them.
Thanks! I will let you know when I am going to be in DM and the area. I really appreciate it!
I ordered the Stormie Han and Stormie Luke on Target.com today and picked them up in Coralville. Interestingly they were not on the pegs in the toy section, but they had them for purchase online. Whatever. Glad to have picked them up.
Sounds good. As far as I know, we aren't going anywhere in June (son has driver's ed...).
As for the VC figures, they may have had them in the men's apparel section as part of the Father's Day gifting merchandise. I saw some of them on one of the gifting fixtures the other day. Glad you were able to get the ones you wanted.
Busy Bantha came through for me with the TIE today! I met her at Target, picked it up and got to put a name with a face. It was a great experience I am very appreciative. Thanks! I forgot to ask you about the retro collection and if you were able to get them at Target! I meant to ask that!
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
I was glad I could help! I agree it was nice to put a name with a face.
As for the retro collection, I opted not to get them. With the 3.75" and 6" figures I've accumulated plus the Galactic Heroes, various plushes, and odds and ends,
I don't dare start another line to collect, lol!
How did we all do today? If you didn't go out early the pickings were slim.
If anyone still needs the Walmart exclusive Jabba set....
Sioux Falls SD
Sioux Center IA
LeMars IA
Newton IA
all went from out of stock to limited availability. My friend Jeff just picked one up from the LeMars store. They're still hitting.
Corman
Sioux Falls SD
Sioux Center IA
LeMars IA
Newton IA
all went from out of stock to limited availability. My friend Jeff just picked one up from the LeMars store. They're still hitting.
Corman
Oddly enough, I was at two of those stores last weekend. I wasn't looking for the playset and didn't notice whether they had it, but I did find the 3.75" Skiff Lando for $5 at the LeMars store. On a whim, I checked the remaining three 3.75" figures in the Triple Force Friday cardboard shipper, and they also scanned at $5, so I picked up a Lando, an X-Wing Pilot Luke, and a Sith Jet Trooper. I passed on the Poe. The 6" figures were all regular price, and all the figures were regular price in Sioux Center.
I picked up the Clone Wars Obi Wan Kenobi at the Walgreens near the interstate in Ankeny tonight. I really like this figure!
So glad she was able to get one for you!
New Figure Mojo in Des Moines....
I picked up from the Five Below Merle Hay Mall two Solo carded Emperor’s Royal Guards and a Quay Tolsite.
The Merle Hay Mall Target had one TVC Jawa.
The Urbandale Target had TVC Shadow Trooper, two TVC Sith Troopers, and a Knight of Ren.
The Valley West Mall Target had a TVC Jawa, two TVC Sith Troopers, and a TVC Yavin Leia. The cards and bubbles are all trashed so openers only there.
The Ankeny Target had three TVC Jawas and a Knight of Ren.
My wife picked me up a TVC Yavin Leia at the Ames Target on a very nice card.
Corman
I picked up from the Five Below Merle Hay Mall two Solo carded Emperor’s Royal Guards and a Quay Tolsite.
The Merle Hay Mall Target had one TVC Jawa.
The Urbandale Target had TVC Shadow Trooper, two TVC Sith Troopers, and a Knight of Ren.
The Valley West Mall Target had a TVC Jawa, two TVC Sith Troopers, and a TVC Yavin Leia. The cards and bubbles are all trashed so openers only there.
The Ankeny Target had three TVC Jawas and a Knight of Ren.
My wife picked me up a TVC Yavin Leia at the Ames Target on a very nice card.
Corman
Stumbled on to Black Series Wave 23 in Dubuque over the weekend at Target. Picked up Wedge (YES!) and Cara Dune. Also found IG-11 at Best Buy.
New Figure Mojo in Ames....
I picked up the Target exclusive Cave of Evil figure pack and the Target exclusive C-3PO Black Series figure at the Ames Target. I used the DPCI numbers from the Target app and had a very helpful employee get them from the back for me. I used the coupon code from Target to get 25% off the Cave of Evil and a coupon from Target's toy catalog to get a $5 gift card on C-3PO.
Corman
I picked up the Target exclusive Cave of Evil figure pack and the Target exclusive C-3PO Black Series figure at the Ames Target. I used the DPCI numbers from the Target app and had a very helpful employee get them from the back for me. I used the coupon code from Target to get 25% off the Cave of Evil and a coupon from Target's toy catalog to get a $5 gift card on C-3PO.
Corman
New Figure Mojo in Des Moines....
Had a very successful Geek Day on Friday. Sorry this post is late but here is what I found.
The Altoona Walmart has the new Star Wars pallet shippers out. I picked up the Black Series Jedi Knight Luke, Spirit Yoda and Episode One and Three Skywalker Saga commemorative sets. They didn’t have any Episode Two sets there. They also did have the Vintage Collection Yavin Luke there in good numbers.
I picked up the Black Series First Order Jet Trooper at the Altoona Target.
I picked up the Black Series Wedge and Jannah figures at the Jordan Creek GameStop.
I picked up the Episode Two Skywalker Saga commemorative set at the Ankeny Walmart. They didn’t have the pallet displays out but the figures were in the normal Star Wars set. It was the lone Episode Two set there.
Corman
Had a very successful Geek Day on Friday. Sorry this post is late but here is what I found.
The Altoona Walmart has the new Star Wars pallet shippers out. I picked up the Black Series Jedi Knight Luke, Spirit Yoda and Episode One and Three Skywalker Saga commemorative sets. They didn’t have any Episode Two sets there. They also did have the Vintage Collection Yavin Luke there in good numbers.
I picked up the Black Series First Order Jet Trooper at the Altoona Target.
I picked up the Black Series Wedge and Jannah figures at the Jordan Creek GameStop.
I picked up the Episode Two Skywalker Saga commemorative set at the Ankeny Walmart. They didn’t have the pallet displays out but the figures were in the normal Star Wars set. It was the lone Episode Two set there.
Corman
Coralville Walmart had lots of Spirit Yodas and Yavin Lukes. I picked up the one Black Series Luke Jedi. They also had a couple of Jabba Palaces.
I've had an expensive couple of weeks as well, lol! I ordered Rey with the new little droid from Kohl's (and received one with good paint apps!), ordered Wedge Antilles and Commander Fox from Gamestop while the sale was on, picked up Cara Dune from the Jordan Creek Gamestop during the sale, and picked up Spirit Yoda and Jedi Knight Luke at the Grimes Walmart last night while I waited for our Pizza Hut order to be ready. I haven't found this much that interested me in ages!
Anyone scoring lately? I received my Mandalorian Imperial Transport last week. This thing is fantastic!
New Figure Mojo in Des Moines....
No luck in finding the Walmart Vintage exclusives today but I did find two Remnant Stormtroopers at the Jordan Creek Walmart. The Mandos and Caras were gone and I left the Clone Troopers. No other Walmart in the Des Moines area had a sign of anything new.
I also used Best Buy's curb side pick up to treat myself to a Imperial Troop Transport in Ankeny. The packaging for the transport is outstanding.
Corman
No luck in finding the Walmart Vintage exclusives today but I did find two Remnant Stormtroopers at the Jordan Creek Walmart. The Mandos and Caras were gone and I left the Clone Troopers. No other Walmart in the Des Moines area had a sign of anything new.
I also used Best Buy's curb side pick up to treat myself to a Imperial Troop Transport in Ankeny. The packaging for the transport is outstanding.
Corman
So the Walmart exclusive Retro Vintage figures made it to the pegs in Marshalltown.
Well, all of them except the Boba Fett.
All four Fetts were gone. If I were a betting man I’d guess they never hit the pegs at all.
They didn’t put up the end cap shipper. They set the figures up on pegs in the aisle.
Corman.
Well, all of them except the Boba Fett.
All four Fetts were gone. If I were a betting man I’d guess they never hit the pegs at all.
They didn’t put up the end cap shipper. They set the figures up on pegs in the aisle.
Corman.
Did a little searching yesterday and found 40th Anniversary Black Series at the Coralville Target on an end cap. I think they had most of the wave although I am not sure. I passed on them all. In hindsight, I wish I would have grabbed a Han and Artoo. Target also had the 3 3/4 inch figures, too. Well, they had several Landos, Hans and Lukes.
I have not seen a single Retro figure to date. Still waiting on Zavi to send me my Fetts and/or cases to be made available on Entertainment Earth.
I have not seen a single Retro figure to date. Still waiting on Zavi to send me my Fetts and/or cases to be made available on Entertainment Earth.
My local Walmart got in the end cap shipper.
By the time I got down there the Fetts were gone. They still had four each of the other five figures.
Yesterday they got a lone case of them.
The Fett was gone by the time I got there. The other five figures remained.
Corman.
By the time I got down there the Fetts were gone. They still had four each of the other five figures.
Yesterday they got a lone case of them.
The Fett was gone by the time I got there. The other five figures remained.
Corman.
Just checking in to see whether our Iowa collectors are all OK. Strange times, these are...
Okay over here in Eastern Iowa. I don't frequent places to look for items like I did pre-pandemic. I have grown a significant distaste for going into Walmart even though I appreciate their mask mandate. There is an Iowa Action Figure Collectors page on Facebook that has a few people on it who are very active. They all seem to be in the Des Moines area and seemingly look for stuff on a daily basis. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone making that kind of consistent effort to find what is on the pegs in the IC/CR area.