G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed
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People have been waiting a long time for this news, but it's happening now. The Walmart exclusive reissue of Transformers G1 Soundwave has been found at Walmarts in the US. He comes with Buzzsaw and there are two other cassette two packs which include Frenzy and Lazerbeak as well as Rumble and Ravage.
Soundwave is $50 USD while the casette two packs are $20 USD each. Meaning the whole set would cost you $90 USD total. The images below come from Doug who posted them on Facebook and this set has been found in both Illinois and Wisconsin so far.
While Soundwave was also found in Canada recently, sightings have been rather sporadic and the cassettes were not found yet. The prices in Canada are $70 for Soundwave and $30 per cassette pack.
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Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031087)
Posted by nycPrime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 8:57am CDT
Posted by nycPrime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 8:57am CDT
That looks glorious. But $90 seems steep. Especially considering I got that Hasbro Asia MP reissue not long ago got $160.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031089)
Posted by ScottyP on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:08am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:08am CDT
Price is in the same ballpark as the MSRP on Encore releases (from a decade ago or so) so no surprise in that regard. Looking forward to them getting around in more places! This line's carded product has been a rare instance of stuff I've kept sealed up. Having several versions of these cassettes already, the packaged presentation is a huge draw.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031095)
Posted by Stargrave on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:02am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:02am CDT
Totally want those cassettes on my wall.
What a childhood memory, getting my first cassettes in an Easter basket.
Jeez that really takes me back. It was the Frenzy pack but I couldn’t read I was bouncing off the walls because I had ‘Rumble’ from the cartoon.
What a childhood memory, getting my first cassettes in an Easter basket.
Jeez that really takes me back. It was the Frenzy pack but I couldn’t read I was bouncing off the walls because I had ‘Rumble’ from the cartoon.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031097)
Posted by cruizerdave on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:07am CDT
Posted by cruizerdave on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:07am CDT
Such great toys! They've never really topped those original cassetticons.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031109)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:42am CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:42am CDT
Still cheaper than getting the whole set vintage. Gunna try to hunt them down when I get paid next.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031117)
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:51am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:51am CDT
Kind of hard to rebuy when I paid £5 for the cassette packs mid nineties and bought an original boxed soundwave for £15 off a friend who paid £21. Think I'm just going for the dinosaur tapes as I'm not sure if I ever got a replacement buzzsaw during the Tf collection/encores.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031198)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 23rd, 2019 @ 4:53pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 23rd, 2019 @ 4:53pm CDT
I'm good with my "fat chested" reissue Soundwave and I already have the main casettes. So no need for me to double-dip.
However, anyone who are a Soundwave fan and don't own the G1 molds would be MAD to pass these up.
Yes, even at those prices.
However, anyone who are a Soundwave fan and don't own the G1 molds would be MAD to pass these up.
Yes, even at those prices.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031217)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 23rd, 2019 @ 6:08pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 23rd, 2019 @ 6:08pm CDT
My wallet really isn't ready, but i hope to find those guys. I really want to get this reissue
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031243)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 7:17pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 7:17pm CDT
Funny thing for me is, the only cassette I own is Ratbat, so I need to get ALL of them. But I have MP Soundwave as well as Siege Soundwave. Would G1 Soundwave have a place in my collection?
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031246)
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2019 @ 7:23pm CDT
Hell yeah, sounds like a nice centrepiece to your soundwave collection
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2019 @ 7:23pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Funny thing for me is, the only cassette I own is Ratbat, so I need to get ALL of them. But I have MP Soundwave as well as Siege Soundwave. Would G1 Soundwave have a place in my collection?
Hell yeah, sounds like a nice centrepiece to your soundwave collection
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031248)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 23rd, 2019 @ 7:25pm CDT
I second this. G1 Soundwave and Co still hold up today. Plus it's the OG.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 23rd, 2019 @ 7:25pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Funny thing for me is, the only cassette I own is Ratbat, so I need to get ALL of them. But I have MP Soundwave as well as Siege Soundwave. Would G1 Soundwave have a place in my collection?
Hell yeah, sounds like a nice centrepiece to your soundwave collection
I second this. G1 Soundwave and Co still hold up today. Plus it's the OG.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031272)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:41pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:41pm CDT
$50... nah, gonna wait for a sale. Optimus Prime was priced down, wasn't he? 
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031274)
Posted by Ultra Markus on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:44pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:44pm CDT
i want the cassettes more than anything
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031275)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:44pm CDT
I believe so. They were charging $50 a pop originally I believe, but I’ve seen him down to $30 in the Walmarts around Fort Bliss, which I think is much more reasonable.
Posted by Mindmaster on July 23rd, 2019 @ 9:44pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:$50... nah, gonna wait for a sale. Optimus Prime was priced down, wasn't he?
I believe so. They were charging $50 a pop originally I believe, but I’ve seen him down to $30 in the Walmarts around Fort Bliss, which I think is much more reasonable.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031280)
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:41pm CDT
People are saying this one is more worth its 50 than Prime though.
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:41pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:$50... nah, gonna wait for a sale. Optimus Prime was priced down, wasn't he?
People are saying this one is more worth its 50 than Prime though.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031281)
Posted by nycPrime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:43pm CDT
Posted by nycPrime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:43pm CDT
There was no way I was spending $50 on OP (and I was able to snag him for $35). I'm at least thinking about SW....
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031285)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 11:02pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 23rd, 2019 @ 11:02pm CDT
You guys are right, I should get one. I never transform the MP and Siege doesn't have a deck mode, so I gues I can keep G1 as a player.-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Funny thing for me is, the only cassette I own is Ratbat, so I need to get ALL of them. But I have MP Soundwave as well as Siege Soundwave. Would G1 Soundwave have a place in my collection?
Hell yeah, sounds like a nice centrepiece to your soundwave collection
I second this. G1 Soundwave and Co still hold up today. Plus it's the OG.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031317)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 24th, 2019 @ 4:39am CDT
I say so too. Soundwave is bigger (voyager) and DO come with his original Buzzsaw. Optimus is deluxe sized and have been neutered from his iconic trailer, making him not worth it at all.
Not having my "Universe" Soundwave reissue, I wouldn't mind paying full price for Soundwave and both cassette packs. I don't give a flying damn what that reissue's price was 10 freaking years ago. What matter is what are the prices RIGHT NOW. And right now, buying the full sets at full price from Walmart will come cheaper than getting everything separately from ebay. Reissues or originals.
Seriously, I would never, ever wait for a sale for these. I could even double dip, if it weren't for a certain planet-muncher coming up.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 24th, 2019 @ 4:39am CDT
william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:$50... nah, gonna wait for a sale. Optimus Prime was priced down, wasn't he?
People are saying this one is more worth its 50 than Prime though.
I say so too. Soundwave is bigger (voyager) and DO come with his original Buzzsaw. Optimus is deluxe sized and have been neutered from his iconic trailer, making him not worth it at all.
Not having my "Universe" Soundwave reissue, I wouldn't mind paying full price for Soundwave and both cassette packs. I don't give a flying damn what that reissue's price was 10 freaking years ago. What matter is what are the prices RIGHT NOW. And right now, buying the full sets at full price from Walmart will come cheaper than getting everything separately from ebay. Reissues or originals.
Seriously, I would never, ever wait for a sale for these. I could even double dip, if it weren't for a certain planet-muncher coming up.
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Posted by Cobotron on July 24th, 2019 @ 9:30am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on July 24th, 2019 @ 9:30am CDT
The only thing I NEED is the Frenzy/Laser Beak 2-pack. My Brother made off with the casettes for his collection, and I acquired 2nd hand Rumble and Ravage somewhere down the line.
But, there is a part of me that might consider Soundwave himself because my OG suffers from the age old leaning-forward-like-he's-gonna-puke syndrome.
That old toy has been very loved for many years, and a lot of his joints are worn out.
But, there is a part of me that might consider Soundwave himself because my OG suffers from the age old leaning-forward-like-he's-gonna-puke syndrome.
That old toy has been very loved for many years, and a lot of his joints are worn out.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031334)
Posted by william-james88 on July 24th, 2019 @ 9:50am CDT
See, I need the other one. I was gifted lazerbeak with Soundwave once and I will be getting Frenzy with those dino casettes. So all I am missing is rumble and ravage.
Posted by william-james88 on July 24th, 2019 @ 9:50am CDT
Cobotron wrote:The only thing I NEED is the Frenzy/Laser Beak 2-pack. My Brother made off with the casettes for his collection, and I acquired 2nd hand Rumble and Ravage somewhere down the line.
But, there is a part of me that might consider Soundwave himself because my OG suffers from the age old leaning-forward-like-he's-gonna-puke syndrome.
That old toy has been very loved for many years, and a lot of his joints are worn out.
See, I need the other one. I was gifted lazerbeak with Soundwave once and I will be getting Frenzy with those dino casettes. So all I am missing is rumble and ravage.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031343)
Posted by Stargrave on July 24th, 2019 @ 10:41am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on July 24th, 2019 @ 10:41am CDT
Totally not trying to be some grumpy old G1'er just curious how many of you have a childhood attachment to Soundwave vs. a more modern appreciation for an older toy done well?
See I always fall back on my childhood filled with G1 on up so I always get that fanbuzz that's part of my DNA talking about re-releases and stuff like this, but I'm always curious about younger fan perspectives on the older G1 stuff.
See I always fall back on my childhood filled with G1 on up so I always get that fanbuzz that's part of my DNA talking about re-releases and stuff like this, but I'm always curious about younger fan perspectives on the older G1 stuff.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031346)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 24th, 2019 @ 10:47am CDT
I grew up with G1 toys but I'm non-plussed about them now, the oldest toys I own now are Beast Wars.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 24th, 2019 @ 10:47am CDT
Stargrave wrote:Totally not trying to be some grumpy old G1'er just curious how many of you have a childhood attachment to Soundwave vs. a more modern appreciation for an older toy done well?
See I always fall back on my childhood filled with G1 on up so I always get that fanbuzz that's part of my DNA talking about re-releases and stuff like this, but I'm always curious about younger fan perspectives on the older G1 stuff.
I grew up with G1 toys but I'm non-plussed about them now, the oldest toys I own now are Beast Wars.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031350)
Posted by Stargrave on July 24th, 2019 @ 10:55am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on July 24th, 2019 @ 10:55am CDT
I love seeing these re-releases but I never buy them. I just hope they bring some of that G1 joy to the newer fans or younger fans. It'll never be the same granted but man, at least they get a shot at a Soundwave. Or several shots at a Soundwave.
It's like how you can get a poster of the Mona Lisa or Starry Night. Nah it's not the same, but it's nice to have up or out just to appreciate or add some cheap class to your walls.
Plus, bring a date home, they see Soundwave out and displayed? Dude, lock it down.
It's like how you can get a poster of the Mona Lisa or Starry Night. Nah it's not the same, but it's nice to have up or out just to appreciate or add some cheap class to your walls.
Plus, bring a date home, they see Soundwave out and displayed? Dude, lock it down.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2031362)
Posted by william-james88 on July 24th, 2019 @ 12:52pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 24th, 2019 @ 12:52pm CDT
As someone who never owned G1 toys aside from some micromasters (I was born in 88), having a chance to own these toys that started it all is pretty cool for me. I do appreciate the toy aspect and quality. I find these very smart and well made toys, especially with the springs and diecast involved with some of them. I also find it cool how the alt mode is the favoured mode of the two, which is not often the case.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2032060)
Posted by brkr12002 on July 28th, 2019 @ 2:22am CDT
Posted by brkr12002 on July 28th, 2019 @ 2:22am CDT
Just got home from the park place Walmart in Tucson AZ. Picked up my mint soundwave reissue for $50. Couldn't bring myself to by the additional 2 packs of cassettes at $20 each, thinking about it, but might wait for them to clearance out eventually. There were 3 soundwave's left in stock. 1 more box in excellent condition, the other 2 had a few creases.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2032174)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 28th, 2019 @ 4:06pm CDT
First, welcome!
And second, unless you have money trouble, DO NOT wait for the cassettes to go on clearance. Even at 20$, those are TWO packs and even at that price, they will be scalped to hell and back for double the price on Ebay. Beside, if you want a single complete vintage cassette, you would have to pay at least 30$ if not more.
TlDr; Complete your G1 Soundwave NOW or forever regret it.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 28th, 2019 @ 4:06pm CDT
brkr12002 wrote:Just got home from the park place Walmart in Tucson AZ. Picked up my mint soundwave reissue for $50. Couldn't bring myself to by the additional 2 packs of cassettes at $20 each, thinking about it, but might wait for them to clearance out eventually. There were 3 soundwave's left in stock. 1 more box in excellent condition, the other 2 had a few creases.
First, welcome!
And second, unless you have money trouble, DO NOT wait for the cassettes to go on clearance. Even at 20$, those are TWO packs and even at that price, they will be scalped to hell and back for double the price on Ebay. Beside, if you want a single complete vintage cassette, you would have to pay at least 30$ if not more.
TlDr; Complete your G1 Soundwave NOW or forever regret it.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2032202)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on July 28th, 2019 @ 7:02pm CDT
Posted by Optimum Supreme on July 28th, 2019 @ 7:02pm CDT
Bought a Swerve reissue for 4 bucks the other day. Only reissue either of the two Walmarts I went to that day had (but there were about a half dozen at the location I bought it at). The day prior, went to another location, and all they had was a still very much $50 Optimus... And the packaging was not in great shape either.
Oh well, never had a Swerve before, just a Gears (which I still have). Weird how it had a rubsign, but the Bumblebee I got a few weeks prior did not.
Oh well, never had a Swerve before, just a Gears (which I still have). Weird how it had a rubsign, but the Bumblebee I got a few weeks prior did not.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2032209)
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 28th, 2019 @ 8:46pm CDT
Every single g1 reissue has been found at massive clearance prices so far. Waiting is just fine.
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 28th, 2019 @ 8:46pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:brkr12002 wrote:Just got home from the park place Walmart in Tucson AZ. Picked up my mint soundwave reissue for $50. Couldn't bring myself to by the additional 2 packs of cassettes at $20 each, thinking about it, but might wait for them to clearance out eventually. There were 3 soundwave's left in stock. 1 more box in excellent condition, the other 2 had a few creases.
First, welcome!
And second, unless you have money trouble, DO NOT wait for the cassettes to go on clearance. Even at 20$, those are TWO packs and even at that price, they will be scalped to hell and back for double the price on Ebay. Beside, if you want a single complete vintage cassette, you would have to pay at least 30$ if not more.
TlDr; Complete your G1 Soundwave NOW or forever regret it.
Every single g1 reissue has been found at massive clearance prices so far. Waiting is just fine.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2032214)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on July 28th, 2019 @ 9:16pm CDT
I dunno about that, though.
Reissue Devy was sold out nearly instantly when it came out, along with Starscream, and both of those were at full retail prices (I'm surprised about Devy simply because he was like 75$) so there is no guarantee that Soundwave will or won't be the same.
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on July 28th, 2019 @ 9:16pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:brkr12002 wrote:Just got home from the park place Walmart in Tucson AZ. Picked up my mint soundwave reissue for $50. Couldn't bring myself to by the additional 2 packs of cassettes at $20 each, thinking about it, but might wait for them to clearance out eventually. There were 3 soundwave's left in stock. 1 more box in excellent condition, the other 2 had a few creases.
First, welcome!
And second, unless you have money trouble, DO NOT wait for the cassettes to go on clearance. Even at 20$, those are TWO packs and even at that price, they will be scalped to hell and back for double the price on Ebay. Beside, if you want a single complete vintage cassette, you would have to pay at least 30$ if not more.
TlDr; Complete your G1 Soundwave NOW or forever regret it.
Every single g1 reissue has been found at massive clearance prices so far. Waiting is just fine.
I dunno about that, though.
Reissue Devy was sold out nearly instantly when it came out, along with Starscream, and both of those were at full retail prices (I'm surprised about Devy simply because he was like 75$) so there is no guarantee that Soundwave will or won't be the same.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 28th, 2019 @ 11:15pm CDT
It depend of the figure and how well it's distributed. Bumblebee and "Brown Brawn" were sold fast enough to never be on sale.
As for Starscream and Devastator, there wasn't that much units around and those sold pretty fast at full price and they never got back in stock.
Only Optimus and Hot-Rod were in significant numbers/not popular enough to get on sale.
I really doubt Soundwave and his cassettes will have time to go on clearance.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 28th, 2019 @ 11:15pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Every single g1 reissue has been found at massive clearance prices so far. Waiting is just fine.
It depend of the figure and how well it's distributed. Bumblebee and "Brown Brawn" were sold fast enough to never be on sale.
As for Starscream and Devastator, there wasn't that much units around and those sold pretty fast at full price and they never got back in stock.
Only Optimus and Hot-Rod were in significant numbers/not popular enough to get on sale.
I really doubt Soundwave and his cassettes will have time to go on clearance.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2032286)
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 29th, 2019 @ 7:43am CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 29th, 2019 @ 7:43am CDT
I bought Devy for full price, but kept the receipt, thankfully. A couple of months later, I found him for 30 bucks, and picked up a second one. Then used the old receipt to return the new one at full price.
I found Starscream on clearance as well, but I didn't save that receipt so I was screwed. I can walk into any of the seven Walmarts in my area right now and get you a whole handful of cheap Bee's on clearance. Maybe its where you live, but I've seen every figure on clearance, and read shit loads of reports of it elsewhere as well.
I found Starscream on clearance as well, but I didn't save that receipt so I was screwed. I can walk into any of the seven Walmarts in my area right now and get you a whole handful of cheap Bee's on clearance. Maybe its where you live, but I've seen every figure on clearance, and read shit loads of reports of it elsewhere as well.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 29th, 2019 @ 8:05am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 29th, 2019 @ 8:05am CDT
As usual, distribution woes.
Long story short, if you REALLY want a figure, buy now but keep the receipt. No risks to miss out and if there's a sale in the future...
Long story short, if you REALLY want a figure, buy now but keep the receipt. No risks to miss out and if there's a sale in the future...
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Posted by Sabrblade on July 29th, 2019 @ 9:42am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 29th, 2019 @ 9:42am CDT
All G1 reissues at my local Walmart are currently gone and sold out, save for one lone lingering Swerve.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 29th, 2019 @ 6:22pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 29th, 2019 @ 6:22pm CDT
I really love my new little G1 Swerve
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 29th, 2019 @ 10:13pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 29th, 2019 @ 10:13pm CDT
Consider yourself lucky. Around here, and in a lot of other places, Starscream and Devastator showed up once, were gone in days, and never again. I snagged a Starscream, but was late to pull the trigger on Devy, because I figured either 1) he will be restocked or 2) at $75, he won't sell well. Wrong on both counts, and now I wish I had got him. Optimus and Hot Rod, on the other hand, hung around a while. They're gone now as well, but it took a lot longer. So maybe it's just the Cons that sell out fast? If so, if you see a reissue at Walmart of Soundwave and Co., better pick them up.Ironhidensh wrote:I bought Devy for full price, but kept the receipt, thankfully. A couple of months later, I found him for 30 bucks, and picked up a second one. Then used the old receipt to return the new one at full price.
I found Starscream on clearance as well, but I didn't save that receipt so I was screwed. I can walk into any of the seven Walmarts in my area right now and get you a whole handful of cheap Bee's on clearance. Maybe its where you live, but I've seen every figure on clearance, and read **** loads of reports of it elsewhere as well.
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Posted by JasonM32 on July 30th, 2019 @ 2:45am CDT
Posted by JasonM32 on July 30th, 2019 @ 2:45am CDT
Online it says my local store has Soundwave in stock but he hasn't been put on the shelf yet.
Even at these prices I'm planning to grab what I want when I see it. I missed out on Devastator because I hesitated because of the price. My local store got him in stock once, sold them quick and never got any more. I'm not missing out on Soundwave.
Even at these prices I'm planning to grab what I want when I see it. I missed out on Devastator because I hesitated because of the price. My local store got him in stock once, sold them quick and never got any more. I'm not missing out on Soundwave.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2019 @ 4:39am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2019 @ 4:39am CDT
Waiting for a sale on the thing you want is NOT a good idea. Especially for exclusive limited reissues.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 30th, 2019 @ 3:19pm CDT
Talking from experience here. If it's something you really want, don't be a cheapskate.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 30th, 2019 @ 3:19pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Waiting for a sale on the thing you want is NOT a good idea. Especially for exclusive limited reissues.
Talking from experience here. If it's something you really want, don't be a cheapskate.
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Posted by Ironhidensh on July 30th, 2019 @ 4:20pm CDT
That’s a good way to throw money in the trash.
Then again, unless it’s a later wave, things almost never sell out in my neck of the woods. Almost every single mainline figure (that’s been sold in the likes of Walmart and Target) I’ve bought at full price in the last five years or so, I’ve found on sale or clearance later on.
The trade off to that, is the stores almost never stock the shelves beyond wave two or three.
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 30th, 2019 @ 4:20pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Waiting for a sale on the thing you want is NOT a good idea. Especially for exclusive limited reissues.
Talking from experience here. If it's something you really want, don't be a cheapskate.
That’s a good way to throw money in the trash.
Then again, unless it’s a later wave, things almost never sell out in my neck of the woods. Almost every single mainline figure (that’s been sold in the likes of Walmart and Target) I’ve bought at full price in the last five years or so, I’ve found on sale or clearance later on.
The trade off to that, is the stores almost never stock the shelves beyond wave two or three.
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Posted by nycPrime on July 30th, 2019 @ 4:36pm CDT
Posted by nycPrime on July 30th, 2019 @ 4:36pm CDT
Placed an order for G1 Soundwave. Hope I don't regret it.
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Posted by o.supreme on July 30th, 2019 @ 4:44pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 30th, 2019 @ 4:44pm CDT
Surprisingly, all the Prime's at one of my local Walmarts didn't even get to the $15 price point, they all sold out at $25. Still, there's the other one with the jacked up security tags. I'll probably get over there sometime this week just to see....
But man, the TF Sections in my Walmart are looking bare, I remember the same thing happening around this same time last year....I wonder what the hold up is, there's plenty of product supposed to be out for all lines...
But man, the TF Sections in my Walmart are looking bare, I remember the same thing happening around this same time last year....I wonder what the hold up is, there's plenty of product supposed to be out for all lines...
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2019 @ 6:16pm CDT
Very rarely did I lost money doing this. Worst case was ordering the DOTM Ultimate Optimus Prime off Ebay 4 months in advance before it came out in Canada... And we all know how that toy went.
However one day I saw DOTM Guzzle on a Walmart peg at 10$CAN. "Meh, I'll wait 'till it's on sale." I NEVER saw it again in any store. Ever.
Now, if I'm hesitant, I'll wait. But if I really want it, I buy now and I save the receipt in case of a future sale. Because I can get refunded the difference if the coming sale is close enough. Plus TrU is VERY generous with it's rainchecks.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2019 @ 6:16pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Waiting for a sale on the thing you want is NOT a good idea. Especially for exclusive limited reissues.
Talking from experience here. If it's something you really want, don't be a cheapskate.
That’s a good way to throw money in the trash.
Then again, unless it’s a later wave, things almost never sell out in my neck of the woods. Almost every single mainline figure (that’s been sold in the likes of Walmart and Target) I’ve bought at full price in the last five years or so, I’ve found on sale or clearance later on.
The trade off to that, is the stores almost never stock the shelves beyond wave two or three.
Very rarely did I lost money doing this. Worst case was ordering the DOTM Ultimate Optimus Prime off Ebay 4 months in advance before it came out in Canada... And we all know how that toy went.
However one day I saw DOTM Guzzle on a Walmart peg at 10$CAN. "Meh, I'll wait 'till it's on sale." I NEVER saw it again in any store. Ever.
Now, if I'm hesitant, I'll wait. But if I really want it, I buy now and I save the receipt in case of a future sale. Because I can get refunded the difference if the coming sale is close enough. Plus TrU is VERY generous with it's rainchecks.
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2032583)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 30th, 2019 @ 8:08pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 30th, 2019 @ 8:08pm CDT
Maybe where you live. Not everyone has the same access to the same variety of figures as you do.Ironhidensh wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Waiting for a sale on the thing you want is NOT a good idea. Especially for exclusive limited reissues.
Talking from experience here. If it's something you really want, don't be a cheapskate.
That’s a good way to throw money in the trash.
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Posted by Ironhidensh on July 30th, 2019 @ 8:37pm CDT
As I addressed in the second part of the post.
My issue isn't really with buying when you first see them, its with waiting being considered a cheapskate.
Saving money is ALWAYS the better, smarter option. Always. Doesn't always work out, thats true, but every purchase should always strive to be save as much as possible.
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 30th, 2019 @ 8:37pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Maybe where you live. Not everyone has the same access to the same variety of figures as you do.Ironhidensh wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Waiting for a sale on the thing you want is NOT a good idea. Especially for exclusive limited reissues.
Talking from experience here. If it's something you really want, don't be a cheapskate.
That’s a good way to throw money in the trash.
As I addressed in the second part of the post.
My issue isn't really with buying when you first see them, its with waiting being considered a cheapskate.
Saving money is ALWAYS the better, smarter option. Always. Doesn't always work out, thats true, but every purchase should always strive to be save as much as possible.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2019 @ 8:45pm CDT
There ARE cheap people. No denying that. But in my own opinion, genuinely "Scrooge Cheap" people are rare like a five leaf clover. People considered "cheap" have simply other interests than those specific toys and/or have a better sense of life priorities.
I may make no sense but that's why I consider calling someone "cheap" is like calling someone "albino".
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2019 @ 8:45pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:My issue isn't really with buying when you first see them, its with waiting being considered a cheapskate.
There ARE cheap people. No denying that. But in my own opinion, genuinely "Scrooge Cheap" people are rare like a five leaf clover. People considered "cheap" have simply other interests than those specific toys and/or have a better sense of life priorities.
I may make no sense but that's why I consider calling someone "cheap" is like calling someone "albino".
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 31st, 2019 @ 12:25am CDT
I apologize if anyone felt offended, I didn't think anything of it when I said "cheapskate" (if anything it was all in gist). It's always a battle between risking regret of not buying and regret of not waiting for a sale when first bought. I almost always wait and more often than not for too long (something my wife scrutinizes me for every single time), but eh...
Must be me being Dutch...
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 31st, 2019 @ 12:25am CDT
I apologize if anyone felt offended, I didn't think anything of it when I said "cheapskate" (if anything it was all in gist). It's always a battle between risking regret of not buying and regret of not waiting for a sale when first bought. I almost always wait and more often than not for too long (something my wife scrutinizes me for every single time), but eh...
Must be me being Dutch...
Re: G1 Soundwave and Casette Reissues Found at US Walmarts and Prices Confirmed (2032940)
Posted by skynet1O1 on August 2nd, 2019 @ 11:18am CDT
Posted by skynet1O1 on August 2nd, 2019 @ 11:18am CDT
Can’t believe I found a G1 Optimus on sale for $25 at the one in Oceanside, CA
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 2nd, 2019 @ 1:59pm CDT
Did you get it?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 2nd, 2019 @ 1:59pm CDT
skynet1O1 wrote:Can’t believe I found a G1 Optimus on sale for $25 at the one in Oceanside, CA
Did you get it?
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Posted by o.supreme on August 2nd, 2019 @ 2:03pm CDT
I saw several at that price, and let them go. I suppose if it was a good find you were excited about, congratulations are in order. I'll be checking another walmart this afternoon that messed up their packaging with safety devices to see if the price on them has been reduced, and if any have in fact sold. I told myself if I saw it for $15 I'd go for it, just as something *neat* for my son and I to mess around with...but we'll see.
Posted by o.supreme on August 2nd, 2019 @ 2:03pm CDT
skynet1O1 wrote:Can’t believe I found a G1 Optimus on sale for $25 at the one in Oceanside, CA
I saw several at that price, and let them go. I suppose if it was a good find you were excited about, congratulations are in order. I'll be checking another walmart this afternoon that messed up their packaging with safety devices to see if the price on them has been reduced, and if any have in fact sold. I told myself if I saw it for $15 I'd go for it, just as something *neat* for my son and I to mess around with...but we'll see.
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Posted by SGMLordMirage on August 3rd, 2019 @ 3:44pm CDT
Posted by SGMLordMirage on August 3rd, 2019 @ 3:44pm CDT
Found Soundwave at a local Walmart! It is neat seeing the package and all, brings back memories for sure!
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