Cooler than SW finds here ver. VII

Mofo_Jones · Mar 17, 2011

Hey all, I am looking for a super rare fig and the rumor is that it's been seen at red type planets. Castor from TRON Legacy. Apparently the line is basically over and he's the hard one to find. I would appreciate any assistance, as in grab and I'll get to you ASAP. Thank you.

Yodajoe · Mar 17, 2011

3 3/4" or 6" ....found Tron figures, but none of Castor.

Mofo_Jones · Mar 17, 2011

Oops...Castor is only in the smaller 3.75 inch size. I've only read one report of the figure being found, so he's definitely the chase figure. I see all the rest of them at any store that has TRON merchandise.

Yodajoe · Mar 17, 2011

Gotcha'

LandoGriffin · Mar 17, 2011

Saw the new lego minifigures (pm me for location). Didn't pick them up yet because I didn't have the time to look for a cheat sheet (if one exists yet), feel them out or wait in line. Will try to make it back there tonight

AbeSapien · Mar 17, 2011

Mofo_Jones said:
Oops...Castor is only in the smaller 3.75 inch size. I've only read one report of the figure being found, so he's definitely the chase figure. I see all the rest of them at any store that has TRON merchandise.

Castor did make the last wave. According to Spinmasters he should be in wave 3 which has not hit. As far as ebay knows, he is rare and only available in a two pack from target right now. Both auctions are in SoCal so these may be showing up soon. He is not a chase, just not released yet...

Mofo_Jones · Mar 17, 2011

AbeSapien said:
Mofo_Jones said:

Oops...Castor is only in the smaller 3.75 inch size. I've only read one report of the figure being found, so he's definitely the chase figure. I see all the rest of them at any store that has TRON merchandise.

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Castor did make the last wave. According to Spinmasters he should be in wave 3 which has not hit. As far as ebay knows, he is rare and only available in a two pack from target right now. Both auctions are in SoCal so these may be showing up soon. He is not a chase, just not released yet...

Ah, that's the missing information. Thanks! From the pictures I saw, it looked like that 2 pack was the smaller action/scene figs (about 2 inches) rather then 3.75" figs. I guess I won't be combing every Target I see just yet. Still, if you see a Castor and I haven't posted about finding one yet, the above requested arrangement stands.

AbeSapien · Mar 20, 2011

My Matty Local Collectors contest entry.

Yodajoe · Mar 20, 2011

Very nice!....how did you attach the faces? Tape?

AbeSapien · Mar 20, 2011

Yodajoe said:
Very nice!....how did you attach the faces? Tape?

That poster sticky tack. Came off easy when I was doen.

Ketracel_White · Apr 1, 2011

So I've been seeing the figures for the new Thor movie around lately. I'm sure this isn't what the film makers would like to hear, but the photo of Thor on the package reminds me so much of Keith Stone, the smooth redneck spokesman for Keystone beer, that I chuckle every time I see it. If only the figures came with a three-foot long Slim Jim, instead of Mjölnir, as an accessory the resemblance would be complete.

murphbri · Apr 6, 2011

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murphbri said:
LandoGriffin said:

No Joe vehicles at the country club or elkhorn Ross'

New Transformers voyagers (Lugnut, Grapple and Strafe) were spotted at Target in the Bay area so if anyone spots Grapple please stash or pick up
Also BBTS has gotten a lot of new TF's in - scout, legends and deluxe - so they'll probably be hitting retail soon. I need scout Windcharger, deluxe Wheeljack and Thundercracker and from legends Megateon if anyone spots them

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I am quoting this because I need everything in this quote too, from Target of course.

My area has been terrible about getting new TF stuff in, big thanks to Jason for scoring darn near everything after wave one for me.

One month later, still no luck in finding Windcharger, Grapple, Wheeljack or Thundercracker. It doesn't even look like stores are restocking.

With movie stuff coming out next month, is it time to panic yet?

LandoGriffin · Apr 8, 2011

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Yup, looks like its time to panic

From TFW2005

Reveal the Shield Scout Assortment Possibly Cancelled - Legends Assortment Status Unknown

Quote:
According to various Hasbro Retail Merchandiser Reps, it would seem that Hasbro has chosen to cancel the Reveal the Shield Scout Assortment in the United States. Beyond the evidence that these figures cannot be found anywhere, word is coming in that some online retailers are cancelling existing pre-orders that they now cannot fill.

This means that the United States may not see a retail release of Windcharger, Chopsaw, Rumble, Bodylock, and Downshift.

As for the Reveal the Shield Legends Assortment? That is apparently still up in the air, but the major retail chains are not placing orders for these figures, as they are still sitting on Hunt for the Decepticons and there's apparently a giant, blockbuster movie and toy release on the horizon that they are ordering the H-E-double hockey stick out of...

The last bit of information we got out of our conversations is that Hasbro is currently looking at a different avenue to get these figures released. We're going to keep this as A RUMOR for the time being, but if you want to be assured any of those figures, your best bet is to start looking at imports or online retailers.

murphbri · Apr 8, 2011

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LandoGriffin said:
Yup, looks like its time to panic

Crap, I know from past experience that the last wave is always a [censored] to find before movie stuff comes out, but somehow it always manages to sneak up on me. BBTS isn't even taking pre-orders for Windcharger and Grapple anymore.

Luckily the case with 2x Warpath, Wheeljack, and Thundercracker is still available, just under $112 shipped. Anybody want to split a case?

Yodajoe · Apr 13, 2011

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Looking for a WWE Legends W5 Randy "Macho Man" Savage figure. Just hitting shelves....thanks.

BrettX209 · Apr 13, 2011

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Bonesaw is reeeadyyy!!!

Yodajoe said:
Looking for a WWE W5 Randy "Macho Man" Savage figure. Just hitting shelves....thanks.

Yodajoe · Apr 13, 2011

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BrettX209 said:
Bonesaw is reeeadyyy!!!

Yodajoe said:

Looking for a WWE W5 Randy "Macho Man" Savage figure. Just hitting shelves....thanks.

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....Ohh yeeeah!....For some reason I like this line. I'm only getting a few of 'em (I know we've said this before, but seriously, just a few.

). Gotta' love the 'ol 80's WWF, FTW!

BrettX209 · Apr 13, 2011

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Or in other words... SNAP INTO IT! Too bad he doesn't come with a Slim Jim accessory. You know, to match his Slim Jim skin. Honky Tonk Man... double hitchhiker FTW!

Yodajoe · Apr 13, 2011

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BrettX209 said:
Or in other words... SNAP INTO IT! Too bad he doesn't come with a Slim Jim accessory. You know, to match his Slim Jim skin. Honky Tonk Man... double hitchhiker FTW!

AbeSapien · Apr 14, 2011

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Ran across Series 3 of the Halo: Reach figs. Pleasantly surprised to see them and purchase them.

LandoGriffin · Apr 14, 2011

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Who is in Series 3?

BrettX209 · Apr 14, 2011

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Got both of the new giant Marvel figures this afternoon. Thanks Jason!

AbeSapien · Apr 15, 2011

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LandoGriffin said:
Who is in Series 3?

Jun is the only character from Noble squad the rest are spartans, a grunt and an elite.

I have an extra Jun as Joe tells me he does not want him.

Yodajoe · Apr 17, 2011

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Thanks to Kevin for scoring the Joe Convention exclusive Python Patrol Specialists 2-pack, and to Jason for coordinating & the assist!

murphbri · Apr 18, 2011

I'm sure you all remember the HAL from '82. Well gentlemen, nearly thirty years later we just got one big step closer to G.I. Joe being a reality with the Navy's demonstration of the HEL:

The Navy has lasers!

Yodajoe · Apr 18, 2011

murphbri said:
I'm sure you all remember the HAL from '82. Well gentlemen, nearly thirty years later we just got one big step closer to G.I. Joe being a reality with the Navy's demonstration of the HEL:

The Navy has lasers!

G.I. Joe FTW!....I would have rather seen the boat blow up, rather than catch fire, but hey even Cobra wasn't built in a day.

Mofo_Jones · Apr 19, 2011

pew pew pew pew pew....

LandoGriffin · Apr 20, 2011

Generations Warpath was found at Target in the midwest so he may show up here soon. If anyone sees him, Wheeljack and Thundercracker please pick them up or stash, thanks

LandoGriffin · Apr 21, 2011

Thundercracker, Wheeljack and Warpath were all found at TRU in SoCal this morning so be on the look out

AbeSapien · Apr 21, 2011

LandoGriffin said:
Thundercracker, Wheeljack and Warpath were all found at TRU in SoCal this morning so be on the look out

Im looking for these as well as Joe and Brian.. Sean wants a thundercracker.

LandoGriffin · Apr 22, 2011

I checked TRU Arden at opening and Targets Madison and Fulton shortly thereafter - nada anywhere

Yodajoe · Apr 23, 2011

Hit a few places this morning; nothing new. Found remnants of G.I. Joe wave 4; looking for Vipers and Iron Grenadiers. No sign of wave 3.

AbeSapien · Apr 23, 2011

Yodajoe said:
Hit a few places this morning; nothing new. Found remnants of G.I. Joe wave 4; looking for Vipers and Iron Grenadiers. No sign of wave 3.

Wave 3 was delayed until next month.

LandoGriffin · Apr 25, 2011

If anyone is looking for the new Marvel Universe wave TRU Arden had them as of an hour ago - 2x Gladiator, 1x Cable, 1x 1st appearance Wolverine, 2x Apocolypse, 1x Modular Armor Iron man, 1x Spider-woman, 1x Cyclops

I hit that TRU at opening Fri, Sat and Sun and found no new TF's

LandoGriffin · Apr 28, 2011

Well my interest level isn't high this time around (will probably change upon seeing some of the stuff in person) but DOTM voyagers and leaders have been purchased in the Bay Area thanks to folks asking employees to pull them

The new DOTM trailer is up at Apple trailers and it looks epic! (will also be in front of Fast Five tomorrow)

Yodajoe · May 1, 2011

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Yodajoe said:
Looking for a WWE Legends W5 Randy "Macho Man" Savage figure. Just hitting shelves....thanks.

Looks like I might have been about a month early on "Macho Man." He should be showing up this month (May)....updated my Wants list with SDCC exclusives (for the summer)....still on the lookout for the latest Star Wars and Joe figures.

LandoGriffin · May 5, 2011

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Big thanks to Jason for picking up the final wave of Generations deluxe for me this morning! Feels good to be done.

rizzo3232 · May 5, 2011

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I know I am a ghost on the boards but thought I would share this.

Joe did a did a review for my site for the upcoming film THOR.

Check it out.

http://www.sandwichjohnfilms.com/2011/05/thor-movie-review-comic-fan.html

AbeSapien · May 5, 2011

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LandoGriffin said:
Big thanks to Jason for picking up the final wave of Generations deluxe for me this morning! Feels good to be done.

np, total of 6 sets and everyone is done BAM!

AbeSapien · May 5, 2011

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rizzo3232 said:
I know I am a ghost on the boards but thought I would share this.

Joe did a did a review for my site for the upcoming film THOR.

Check it out.

http://www.sandwichjohnfilms.com/2011/05/thor-movie-review-comic-fan.html

I will read it after Saturday... Joe is a spoiler queen!