The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Surplus Sales => Local Finds => Topic started by: McMetal on August 17, 2009, 08:25:09 AM
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At the suggestion of Tamer, I am starting a new thread for the jewel of the Mid-Atlantic region, good ole' Virginia.
I'm new to this forum, but anticipate being a frequent contributor. I am a full-blown Clone Wars nut, only interested in this particular line, so don't expect much news regarding TLC or the other lines in here. But if you're all about the Clone Wars toys like me, I look forward to discussing that stuff ad nauseam. :)
I live in Richmond, and my hunt radius extends about 40 miles in every direction, stopping just short of Chester, Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg. My target retail outlets include TRU, Target, K-Mart, and Wal-Mart. There are about 19 total stores I hit as part of my hunt vector. TRU gets visited twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays (new stock arrivals) and the nearest Targets pretty much daily. The rest I hit at miniumum weekly, but usually 2-3 times per week depending on the location.
Yes, this is probably overkill, but around here new CW inventory is usually limited to single packs in 1-2 stores initially, and they disappear QUICKLY. Target, K-Mart, and Wal-Mart do not have regular re-stock schedules, as trucks arrive at diffrent locations on any given day, so they require frequent checks to stay current. If you miss something, it could be weeks/months before they ever show up again. (If ever...curse you, Walmart Gunship!!!)
It gets a little hectic working full time and covering all my locations at lunch and after work, so I had to create a simple Matrix to help me manage:
STORE LOCATION INTERVAL LAST DAY CHECKED
TRU QUIOCCASIN DAY, EVENING, NIGHT 14-Aug
TRU CARMIA WAY DAY, NIGHT 14-Aug
K-MART GLENSIDE DRIVE DAY, EVENING, NIGHT 14-Aug
K-MART MIDLOTHIAN TRPK DAY, NIGHT 14-Aug
K-MART 9 MILE ROAD DAY, NIGHT 28-Jul
WALMART ROUTE 1 DAY, EVENING, NIGHT 11-Aug
WALMART PARHAM DAY, EVENING, NIGHT 14-Aug
WALMART SHORT PUMP DAY, NIGHT 12-Aug
WALMART FOREST HILL DAY, NIGHT 6-Aug
WALMART MIDLOTHIAN TRPK DAY, NIGHT 14-Aug
TARGET ROUTE 1 DAY, EVENING, NIGHT 14-Aug
TARGET STAPLES MILL DAY, EVENING, NIGHT 14-Aug
TARGET SHORT PUMP DAY, NIGHT 15-Aug
TARGET LIBBIE PLACE DAY, EVENING, NIGHT 14-Aug
TARGET S LABURNUM DAY, NIGHT 10-Aug
TARGET BELL CREEK RD DAY, NIGHT 13-Aug
TARGET RT 288 DAY, NIGHT 14-Aug
TARGET MIDLOTHIAN TRPK DAY, NIGHT 14-Aug
TARGET FOREST HILL DAY, NIGHT 6-Aug
It looks a lot slicker in Excel, trust me. Curious if anyone else uses anything like this? I am a business analyst so maybe I am just overly anal about the whole thing.
I used to only hunt Mon-Fri but I am recently started making some limited Saturday forays as well, after finding Cad Bane and Denal one Saturday morning at a Target I had just checked the night before. Sundays are my day off. (Thankfully)
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As far as latest finds, I was ecstatic to find the Ambush on the Vulture's Claw BP as well as the Geonosis Assault BP at my local TRU last Friday. They only had 1 of each. I had heard on some other forums these were out, so I was delighted they actually made it here to the East Coast without too much of a delay.
I checked all around later that night but found no other stores with these 2 or anything else "new". Pretty much everyone around here but K-Mart has the new Clone Wars figures waves, at least through Wave 8.
TRU has had Ponds and the Commemorative tin for awhile now.
The 2 things that I am really searching for now, which are already rumored to be out around the USA, are the Corporate Alliance Tank Droid and Ahsoka's Startfighter. No sign of these yet.
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Now that's what I call dedication, McMetal!
What a round you make! I'll look forward to your future store reports and if you can, snap a few pics of the as display so we can salivate over them.
Still no sign of those two battle packs here although I did see one Vulture's claw bp at a target two weeks ago. I must have missed the other one.
I seen a bare spot on a shelf at a Walmart today that had a $64.95 delux vehicle tag on it that may have held the y wing as I haven't seen any shadow arcs in Walmart yet.
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That seems like a very dedicated schedule. Nice to see someone so interested in Star Wars!
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Thanks guys, it does get a little tiresome sometimes. I wish I could rely on their employees to provide accurate information over the phone, it would sure help save $ on gas. Or even if they had some kind of structured delivery dates for new toys etc. It's just a mess though, stuff showing up in drips and drabs all over.
Will definitely post some pics when I have a chance to pull some stuff out of storage...soon.
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Wow, what a detailed report! Wow, I was just wondering about what you were seeing. You have this worked out to a science. Is that Tank droid part of the Loathsome wave? If so, I think I may have seen that one today.
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I have seen loathsom figs but no tank droid.
I think I may need fir you to sneak back into the store room for me, Shawn.
I'll get the wife to help me forge an employee id for you to look official.
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I sure wish I could get your wife's discount Clint, but let me know if you need anything.
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that is a lot of driving.
they have the crab droid at my TRU, it just sits there.
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Dedication does get you a good score now and then...... ;D
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Tamer - the Tank Droid is part of CW Vehicle Wave 6, I believe. (That's how it is listed on Entertainment Earth, for example) It should ship with Ahsoka's starfighter, since everything else in that wave has already been released. These were definitely listed as hitting retail in August, so we'll see.
Clone - Great catch on that Deluxe vehicle tag at Wal-Mart. I went out and checked last night after reading your post and saw a similar tag at the Wal-Mart here, but the spot was empty. The tag was dated 8/17 though, so this is one I will have to keep checking on regularly. The last SRP I saw for the Y-Wing was $59.99, so this fits. (Their other vehicles are about $5 over SRP too)
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I'm going to have the wifey research that UPC tomorrow.
I seen one in a different store today.
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One of our 9 Targets just got the new Comic Packs yesterday (Lumiya, Vong, etc)...
Not something I'm interested in personally, but I'm sure others will be.
I'm irate that another week has come and gone and the Corporate Alliance Tank Droid has not been stocked yet. We were promised this in August and now there are only nine days left...
A week without new toys is a week without sunshine. :-[
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It has been raining in my home area this whole month!
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Aw yeah, found Ahsoka Tano's Starfighter last night on my Mega-Hunt. Only 1 left at 1 Target...still a steal at $19.99. I was really hoping for the Corp. Alliance Tank Droid but no such luck.
Now I have to hope some of the other local Targets get some in this week...
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You are the first one I have seen to have found it. Good score!
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Corporate Alliance Tank Droid scored today!!!
Crappy box, obviously damaged in shipping, but I had to have it anyway. (Only 1 in stock @ Target) So psyched!
Now bring out that Y-Wing!
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That's great to hear. I hate when they have a damaged box, but when it's a good set so what?
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McMetal, you found one! Now I have to hit a Target, tomorrow.
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I found another Corporate Alliance Tank Droid tonight, and this time in a good box! It is officially off the list!
I really like this vehicle...sorely tempted to break it out of the package.
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You can do it, McMetal. Break that bad boy out and take some pics of it with a bunch of battle droids!
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Clone Wars 2 packs are mine! (Well, the first 2 sets anyway)
I found a "secret" Walmart I had not been checking and they had great stock on these.
YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For anyone interested, they also had plenty of the new TLC Evo sets.
Focus now on Octuparra Droid and Y-Wing...must find next!
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That's good news buddy! And I thought I was the only one. I still need the imperial II Eco set but might hold out another week before I am desperate.
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I manage to live on the VA WV border and I hit at least 15 walmarts 4 toys r us and 5 targets in a 50- 120 mile radious and I am having trouble finding anything, I found the Droid Factory sets a week and a half ago the walmarts in my area just have not kept there stock up to date.
The Wal-Mart in Hillsville has 30th Anniversary Death Star Troopers and Imp Officers I am not complaining just would like more up to date Waves to fill the peg holes, instead of the old figures, I found in Lebbanon they had Saga 2 figures less than 2 weeks ago all I am saying is I get annoyed at going to wal mart and finding nothing but empty pegs or overstocked pegs of the same figure.
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Dude, that's an impressive number of retail outlets you are hitting. I thought I was in deep with 6 Walmarts, 9 Targets, 3 K-Marts and 2 TRU's.
I hear the Walmart exclusive CW 2-packs WAVE 2 are now out...let me know if you see any of those.
Good hunting!
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Yes I have seen them last nite they are packed full in my walmart 4 pegs full and some laying around its amazing the amount they have.
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Dude, that's an impressive number of retail outlets you are hitting. I thought I was in deep with 6 Walmarts, 9 Targets, 3 K-Marts and 2 TRU's.
I hear the Walmart exclusive CW 2-packs WAVE 2 are now out...let me know if you see any of those.
Good hunting!
wave two. Please clarify, McMetal
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Wave 2 meaning the sets with CLONE TROOPER ECHO/COMMANDER CODY and CAPT. REX/FIVES.
I checked at lunch and the place where I found the first 2 packs did not have these ones yet. But reports are starting to stream in online that these are now hitting shelves too. I have seen a few pics to confirm, mostly CA. I want 'em!
I did see a Rumsleg today, which I really want but the only 1 they had seemed to have a deformed helmet. I would like to hold out and see if I can find a better one.
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Oh yeah, I had forgotten about those.
What about waxed and boil? Were they to be in a battle pack?
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Oh yeah, I had forgotten about those.
What about waxed and boil? Were they to be in a battle pack?
LOL...Clones all look alike to me, I can only tell Rex and Cody by sight.
Maybe they're part of the Ryloth or Abregado BP's? I know they both have clones included...
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The local Walmart came through BIG TIME with the Octuparra Droids today - I grabbed mine at lunch. ($36.75 with tax)
This is a GREAT toy! You get your money's worth! (well, almost)
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looks like you are about out of new stuff to find!
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looks like you are about out of new stuff to find!
Oh, what a dreadful thought!
I still have:
1) Y-Wing
2) TRU Exclusive Imperial V-Wing
3) CW 2-packs Wave 2
on my list, all of which are hitting retail outlets around the country! Hopefully here any day! By those time those arrive we'll be ready for the next wave of battle packs and figs, and so on, etc.
There's always the "next" coolest thing ever!
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And then there were 2!
Y-Wing and Imperial V-Wing: I'm coming for you...
I found both of the Wave 2 CW 2-packs at lunch. Walmart had just put them out on the shelves today. (6 each)
I was super psyched, til I got back to the office and found out I am being laid off in 60 days. :-[
Not even new toys will dull that pain.
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Sorry to hear about the bad news.
You did find some new toys though.
See any sign of those battle packs still?
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Nope, no new BP sightings...I swung by a Target on the way home just for kicks.
The job thing will work itelf out, it's just scary in this economy right now...contracting is nerve wracking to begin with, but now it's beyond stressful on the nerves.
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What a great way to end the week, with my new TRU Exclusive Imperial V-Wing fighter!!!
They were hot off the truck this morning, only 5 in stock. I had my choice and got the mintiest box I could find.
That looks to be about the only new thing they got, just as well too...I am about out of discretionary income til next week. Heck, even if I found that darn Y-Wing right now, I'd have to wait til I got paid again to actually pick it up.
I think I'll go ahead and pick up the Rumsleg I hid last night after work and call it a weekend.
Wow - what a great feeling!
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Sounds like Macca is amongst the finds this weekend!..Well done m8!
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Ugh, 2 tauntalizing near-misses last night...they still haunt me.
For the first time, I actually found a couple of TPM wave figs at a Target! Previously these had only been out at Walmarts around here. OF COURSE they did not have the 1 figure I wanted, Rumsleg, but that is hardly surprising as he is destined to become my Great White Whale. (Going on record that this will be one of the hardest figures to find ANYWHERE this year)
But what really killed me is I FINALLY found the Y-Wing at a local Walmart, but the &$!@* box was damaged! It was simply NOT acceptable. AND OF COURSE it was the only one they had on the shelf. Grrr.
Back to the drawing board today.
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What a great way to end a dreary dry spell - with a new Y-Wing!
TRU had one on the shelf and I wasted no time locking this sucker down. I even got my free Clone Trooper manual as a bonus.
Came to something like $73 after tax...ouch. Good thing I just got paid!
I guess I can finally relax...I now have every last shred of CW stuff that has hit retail.
Those new BP's and the next fig wave are going to hit anytime though, I just know... :)
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I've got a very short shopping list these days.
Paris Baroness, the yuzon vong comic pack, darth krayt comic pack, that weird bounty hunter with the flames BAD part, rex "the doctor" lewis, well, really thats about it, lol.
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The local Target I recently hazed for lack of new stock just got the new TPM wave out on the pegs today. I got there in time to score my long awaited, much anticipated Rumsleg. This bad boy is coming out of the box too.
I literally have nothing left to look for, until the new CW figs start to arrive. I'm not holding my breath on that....
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cool deal, buddy! still waiting on the new legacy wave, gelligrub, atst, and the new cw bps
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This has the makings of a baaad day.
None of the local TRU's got the new Gunship.
None of the Targets or Walmarts I hit at lunch had the new CW figs.
NO sign of the new deluxe vehicle/fig packs or the BP's.
I'm knocking off work early to go all out in full Hunt mode. I just gotta score something new today to psyche up for the premier tonight.
I have at least 25 stores on the itinerary...someone has GOT to have something out there. Right? ???
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This has the makings of a baaad day.
None of the local TRU's got the new Gunship.
None of the Targets or Walmarts I hit at lunch had the new CW figs.
NO sign of the new deluxe vehicle/fig packs or the BP's.
I'm knocking off work early to go all out in full Hunt mode. I just gotta score something new today to psyche up for the premier tonight.
I have at least 25 stores on the itinerary...someone has GOT to have something out there. Right? ???
I love making myself look like a chump.
So I blow out of work 2 and a half hours early to start my epic Hunt for new CW swag, and wouldn't you know it the first store I hit, 5 minutes from my office, had all 4 new CW figs. (Wave 9) So I'm like "What do I do now?"
So I just decided to come on back to work for a little while before heading out for a casual look-see for some new BP's and deluxe vehicle/fig packs. The sense of urgency is pretty much gone for now.
Now if anyone spots Wave 10 out there...(EE and ToyRocket have them now!)
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Wave 9? Which figs did you get?
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Well done mate, see they are out there!.....
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Wave 9? Which figs did you get?
Luminara, Argyus, Thire, and the AAT Driver.
Lumy and Argyus are really well done! I might even need extras!
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And I am officially back OFF the Hunt. ;D
The Crumb Bomber was my latest snag, courtesy of the local TRU this morning.
I'm back to being caught up, darn it.
Let me know if anyone starts seeing the Matchstick/Padme wave!
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Luminara, Argyus, Thire, and the AAT Driver.
Just saw these at my wife's WalMart. They restocked SW figs, looks like one box of CW figs and one box of Legacy. Saw four whole figs with L8-L9 parts, the Biker Scout, Jawa w/ Tredwell, Han in Stormie armor, Luke in Stormie armor. The *new* figs were already long gone.
This store NEVER STOCKED the HK wave... unless the stockers got them first.
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McMetal, you dog! I have no tru down here, just a cruddy Walmart that wouldn't know a restock if it kicked em.
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anyone see the atst yet?
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Nope, I haven't even seen the TIE Interceptor yet...not that I would buy it, but it's always nice to see new product.
I'm taking a break from hitting any more stores until I hear news on the new BP's or that next CW wave with Matchstick.
Gotta focus on the vintage stuff for awhile...
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Well, since it looks like nothing much is going on right now, I went ahead and picked up another Geonosis Assault BP just for kicks. I figure if I ever do decide to display any of this stuff it I am going to need 2 pods anyway. Plus the scarcity of these (I have only seen them at TRU) makes it seem like a worthwhile investment.
I also grabbed the Walmart Droid Factory Exclusive Pack with Boba Fett and BL-17. The lure of anything associated with the Droids cartoon is just too strong. I love it!
Don't expect to be hitting any more stores for awhile, but maybe I'll start snooping around next week.
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I keep hoping I will read a report that you have found that atst, but no luck yet!
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Another lame-ass week comes to an end. >:(
Hasbro is just all about Legacy right now. Way to neglect us CW fans, guys.
I've had multiple sightings of the Target exclsuive Geonosis Arena sets, and now the Interceptors have shown up at TRU, but good luck finding a FREECO SPEEDER or RISHI MOON OUTPOST ATTACK BP.
Thanks for telling us these would be out 8/7, only two months late and counting!
Longest dry spell around here for awhile...
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And the drought is officially over! ;D
I know I'm repeating myself, as I have blabbed all over this forum today, but I was lucky enough to have found the 2 new TCW Deluxe Vehicle/Fig sets this morning at my local TRU.
Richmond was actually the center of the Star Wars toy universe for one brief, shining moment. Who'd have imagined? (Certainly not me)
I hope you guys can find them too, these are both awesome pieces!
I'm back on the hunt now for the Rishi Moon BP too, that has been spotted at TRU in Alabama apparently.
Woot!
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Congrats. I want to see what that Obi speeder looks like!
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Thanks, I am super psyched about this as well! It's like an early birthday present to myself! (11/2 if you're wondering)
The Freeco, just from a quick glance, looks marvelous. One thing I noticed right away was the really slick frosting effect on the windshield to emulate snow/ice buildup. Great detail.
I won't be opening either, but I'll see if I can get some nice shots of the boxes. :)
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Hit up 3 Walmarts and 2 Targets at lunch, but none of them had anything new. No new figs, no new BP's, no Dewbacks, nada.
I did see the Geonosis Assault and Vulture's Claw BP at a Walmart, first time they have been spotted outside of a TRU around here. Same store also had a recent restock of the latest exclusive BAD line, very surprising.
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TRU got a rare Tuesday re-stock so I stopped by to check out what was new. They had a stack taller than me of AT-TE's waiting to be unpacked to start shelf warming. Nice.
The only "new" thing I saw of note was a case of TCW re-packs, the newest ones. (CW24-29) Big whoop. ::)
No new BP's, no Matchstick. :(
Next truck is due tomorrow, will try again...
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Found the Dewback and AT-ST today and 2 different Walmarts here locally. They both looked pretty sharp, but I passed on both since I am not a Legacy collector.
Really hoping we get the new BP's here this week that have started showing up around the country. Not to mention that TCW Wave 10...I came up totally empty on the Big Hunt last night.
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I wondered if you had seen any yet. It time for me to go look again.
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My walmart only had 6 AT-ST Walkers and 4 Dewbacks thats it all they got and those sold like hot cakes I hope they get more AT-ST's soon need to get a squad.
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Yeah, I only saw 3 Dewbacks but a TON of AT-ST's. They had at least a dozen if not more. I saw another bunch boxed on a pallet waiting to be put out on the shelves today. (Different store)
Seeing more and more recent TLC waves, still no new TCW stuff though.
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Joy of joys, I found new toys! :o
One of the further out Walmarts had all of TCW Wave 7...Padme, Matchstick, Ziro's Assassin Droid, and the Tank Gunner. Only 1 of each and some slightly dinged cards, but impossible to pass up.
I'm all caught up on figs now!
I've still got an eye out for new BP's, notably the Rishi Moon Attack, but I'm thinking TRU will probably be the first plac that shows up around here and they don't restock until Wednesday.
Still wondering if we will see Wave 8 and those 2 Target exclusive BP's before the end of the year. Other than that the line is pretty much done for '09.
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Still striking out in my Battlepack search, but I did see the ANH Lecacy Wave on shelves for the first time locally. (Hrchek Kal Fas, Leesub, etc) That's a first.
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Game...Set...Match!
Picked up the Rishi Moon Outpost Attack BP this morning at TRU. They must have just put them out overnight, full case of the new wave on the shelves.
I am just so freaking relieved to be off the Hunt again. It is getting crazy out there this time of year!
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Big scores tonight! Both new Target exclusive BP's are now mine. I had to use the DPCI trick to get them brought out from the Stockroom, but it was well worth the trouble.
Get them before they hit the shelves! They must come 4 to a case (2 of each) because my store had doubles of both. (not any more)
So unless we see the Hondo/Aayla Wave sometime in December, I think I am done for the year! Woot!
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Hard to believe it's been almost a month since I posted in here, it's very weird being off the Hunt for weeks now.
I feel like the next TCW wave is due to hit soon though (Hondo, Aayla, et al) so I am trying to hit a few stores a week just to stay current.
Saw most of the ESB wave last night at Walmart. They had Zuckuss, Willrow, the Bespin Guard, etc. It was cool to see these "in the wild" but as a TCW purist, I didn't feel compelled to pick any up. (Willrow for $6 is tempting though, as a desk ornament here at work if nothing else)
All my $$$ are going to vintage stuff right now.
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Hey McMetal, long time no hear.
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Good to hear the ESB wave is hitting, I plan to drive to VA this weekend to find em. Did you see em in good numbers? I will try not to ask, but I might need an assist.
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They had 1 of each it appeared on the shelves, that was the only Walmart I have checked around here for awhile now, so they may be all over, just not sure since I've stopped all that insane driving around every day.
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I went back last night and picked up Willrow and Zuckuss. I didn't really need either of these but I miss spending money on toys and it was cool to see new stuff on the pegs. I am thinking of starting a Zuckuss focus, which shouldn't take much work to complete. I've already got the vintage and 12" versions, how many more could there be? :)
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LOL. Be careful, I said that with Action Fleet AT-AT items and you wouldn't believe how many there are, daggone AF guys!
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Over a month since my last figure purchase, so I sprang for another Matchstick I found at Walmart during lunch. This guy seems really elusive for some reason; it'll either be a good investment or at the very least a nice replacement for my slightly bendy carded one.
I'm not bothering to set foot in any more stores until I see someone post that they found TCW Wave 11 in a brick and mortar. I'm officially on hiatus due to declining interest and lack of new product. >:(
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i go to school in Alexandria so after school one day me and my dad went up to target, STOCKED with Ambush at Abregado packs, it also had 2 Assault on Ryloth (well not anymore), and still a bunch of those value packs, unfortunately i have not seen any new comic packs at all (walmart, target, haven't been to a TRU in a while, but its still disappointing), it also takes FOREVER for new stuff to come out i.e. Corporate Alliance Tank Droid, Captain Argyus Line, Thire line, neither of the clones from the machstick line, etc and its really erritating
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New figure Mojo in VA! I found the TCW 2010 Wave 1 at the local TRU. (Hit to hit 2 actually to snag all 4)
I love them all, but Hondo and Aayla are particuarly excellent.
Good hunting peeps!
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Nice score, McMetal! Let's see some pics of that Aayla!
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Toy Gods were kind again today...I hit TRU right after they opened and scored the whole new Deluxe Vehicle/Figure Wave...Sport Skiff, BARC, and AT-RT.
I'm taking the rest of the day off! ;D
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The Force is strong down here...scored TCW Wave 2 remnants last night at the ghetto Walmart. Picked up Thi-Sen, Tactical Droid, and Snow Ops Anakin. No sign of Stone or Sidious, dammit. And I was lucky to find Anakin, he was off the pegs on one of the lower shelves.
The Hunt is On!
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lucky, up here in NOVA we dont get crap, i havnt even seen the argyus wave :(
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Looks like Wal Mart is getting hot again. Good scores. I am stll trying to find my full Legacy ESB wave.
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Thanks, I hit every other Walmart today but none of them had any TCW figures from that wave. Weird that only the 1 store got them...guess I will have to keep checking.
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You better get out there and find em before that next batch of snow hits us.
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I had today off so I went to every Target, Walmart and TRU in a forty mile radius. I am not joking...3 TRU's, 8 Walmarts, 9 Targets, and a K-Mart.
Results?
Jack Squat.
Gotta hate it!
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Found the TCW Deluxe VEhicle/Fig sets at Walmart last night. I actually bought a couple to return the more expensive ones I had gotten previosuly at TRU.
Starting to lose hope that I will find Stone or Sidious anytime soon...
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I had today off so I went to every Target, Walmart and TRU in a forty mile radius. I am not joking...3 TRU's, 8 Walmarts, 9 Targets, and a K-Mart.
Results?
Jack Squat.
Gotta hate it!
I have been known to do things like that too!
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Found remnants of the TCW Wave 2 at a Target Friday night, all that was left was Snow-Anakin and a few re-packs. Insanely pissed that I missed this wave AGAIN. Freaking Stone and Sidious are 2 major thorns in my side right now.
The Deluxe Figure/Vehicle packs are hitting EVERYWHERE around here now. I saw them at multiple Wallys and a Target today.
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I haven't seen any of those yet either. I only have walmarts and boy the stock is running low in both stores. Guess maybe the weather has kept the trucks from coming in.
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SWEET SASSY MOLASSEY! :o
New figure mojo in effect!!!
I was able to score both Stone AND Sidious today on my lunch hour...Target had recently stocked 2 cases it looked like. I am freaking ecstatic.
Not only am I caught up on all waves now, I am caught up on everything except for the STAP exclusive and our TRU restocks tomorrow. Yeah baby!
No more relentless runs across town for me...this week.
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And then there were none!
I scored the TRU Exclusive STAP w/Battle Droid set this morning, so I am all caught up and officially off the Hunt. $17.99 never bought so much happiness! :)
Should be a very slow pace for the next few months...2 new TCW BP's in March, followed by TCW Wave 3 in April, and then nothign til August.
Between April and August, my vintage collection will be completed. vadsab
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New figure mojo in effect...I scored the whole TCW 2010 Wave 3 at the ghetto Walmart near my old office this morning.
Hooray! Only 1 case on the pegs, but this time no one beat me to the punch so I scored all 4 I needed. ;D
I'm loving being almost caught up again, once I have those 2 new BP's I'm on an extended new toy vacation until August.
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The way you work you will be done by tomorrow. Thanks for giving us the heads up guy. I am going out tomorrow and might just have to see if this snow rex will make it into my buggy.
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I found the new wave of comic packs at Target yesterday...what steaming piles of garbage. Easy pass on all.
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I found the new wave of comic packs at Target yesterday...what steaming piles of garbage. Easy pass on all.
Silly boy, you know that Blackhole pack was going to grow on you.
I stumbled across another set of this wave today at Target and snagged the one I liked for myself.
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hey any one find the last build a droid wave yet?
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Our TRU's finally got the TFU boxed sets yesterday, pretty cool but an easy pass for me. Still no sign of the EU Wave. Apprently they got a case last week but I showed up an hour after opening and I already missed them all. >:(
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I snagged my K'Kruhk today...he is awesome!
Good hunting at your local TRU's!
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TRU put out a few more cases of the TLC EU Wave this morning on the pegs. I snagged a minty Shaak-Ti and a full set of the new figures that may or may not be up for grabs.
I also snagged the 2 new TCW Battlepacks at HTS...they have a great sale going now. Both of my sets together with shipping only came to $46.15 - that's cheaper than you could find them at any store. (Assuming you could even find them at any store - I have never seen that last wave)
Think I'm about done til August. ;D
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NICE find!!
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My HTS order arrived yesterday...awesome. The 2 BP's I needed are now mine. That's it as far as domestic new product goes.
Until the Fall relaunch, I will be focusing on completing my vintage collection, picking up the Euro only TCW Epic Encounters Ultimate BP, plus the Euro only Legends of the Clone Wars MultiPack, and grabbing openers for Hondo, Aayla, and the re-done Magnaguard.
;D ;D ;D
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Until the Fall relaunch, I will be focusing on completing my vintage collection, picking up the Euro only TCW Epic Encounters Ultimate BP, plus the Euro only Legends of the Clone Wars MultiPack, and grabbing openers for Hondo, Aayla, and the re-done Magnaguard.
Well, so far, so good...I snagged the Clone Wars Multipack on eBay (finally!) and just today I was able to score another Hondo and Aayla for openers. ;D
Now if I could just find another Magnaguard...
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Over the past 2 weeks I've managed to score all but one of the TVC ESB Wave 1 (Boba excepted) as well as multiples of TCW Wave 1. (Aurra & Pre for openers, they are both amazing figures)
Aside from that pesky Boba Fett, I am pretty much caught up now with the exception of those Deluxe TCW sets which have just started hitting also.
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Have you seen any of TVC at walmart or targets yet or were your purchases all toysrus?
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Have you seen any of TVC at walmart or targets yet or were your purchases all toysrus?
Those were all TRU. Wal-mart has not reset their pegs around here yet.
Target has everything and I even saw a case of vintage figs at K-Mart yesterday.
All I am looking for are the 2 K-Mart TCW exclusives and the Madalorian w/Speeder Bike Deluxe TCW set and I am all caught up.
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I went through 3 states (including VA) this week on vacation, checked multiple WM's and they are all the same, bare. Epic Fail to WM.
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Finally found Jodo Kast and the Commando Squad K-Mart exclusives today, well worth the wait. They are both excellent!
Have seen a few Jabbas, but passing...
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Are the Jabba's expensive over there? was thinking i'd be swayed into getting one as a display piece but i'd bet as soon as they are unveiled here in Aus the prices will be astronomical....
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Are the Jabba's expensive over there? was thinking i'd be swayed into getting one as a display piece but i'd bet as soon as they are unveiled here in Aus the prices will be astronomical....
I have seen them listed at both $34.97 and $38.88, depending on which store you visit. Crazy, eh?
I scored the entire TCW Wave 2 tonight - SA Kit, Mace, Battle Droid Commader and Camo ARF Trooper. Walmart had 4 cases out on the pegs. Massive props to them for once.
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Picked up the Mandalorian w/Speeder Bike Deluxe TCW set today at TRU. My buddy there actually had one set aside for me...nice. I love this set!
All I am looking for now is the Rise of Boba Fett UBP and I am all caught up with everything! ;D
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Got the Rise of Boba Fett UBP a few weeks back at TRU; yesterday I picked up the Mandos and ARC Troopers BP's...sweet.
Just looking for TCW Wave 3 now and I am back on track...
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Found all of TCW Wave 3 over the weekend at Target, and picked up the TRU Exclusive Nikto Guard yesterday.
Game. Set. Match!
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In the last week, I picked up:
TCW Swamp Speeder
TCW Hyena Bomber
TCW AAT Repaint
TCW AT-AP Repaint
Walmart exclusive TCW Kit Fisto's Jedi Starfighter
Target Exclusive TCW 2-packs (2)
Target Exclusive TCW Battle Packs (2)
Another free TCW Nikto Guard
That is all. 8)
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Well glad to see it was just some light shopping. Geesh!
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I am still trying to find the Target exclusive sets like "Attack on Hoth" and "Defense of Hoth". I am glad you've already found them!
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I am still trying to find the Target exclusive sets like "Attack on Hoth" and "Defense of Hoth". I am glad you've already found them!
Actually I was referring to the Hostage Crisis and Hidden Enemy TCW sets, but I have seen loads more of the Hoth ones around town.
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Found and pruchased all of TCW 2011 Wave 1 this week at Target.
Also saw the 2 newest TVC waves at Walmart...the Zam/Senate Guard wave and the Gree/Utapau Clone wave. Easy passes on all those.
Still looking for the K-Mart exclusive Captain Lock and the BARC Speeder w/Clone Trooper Jesse Deluxe Vehicle and Figure set.
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Picked up the Jedi Turbo Speeder off HTS...arrived this week. Also scored both TCW Target Exclusive 2-packs via the DCPI mind trick.
Found Lock a few weeks back and forgot to post. Still no signs of that stupid BARC w/Jesse though. >:(
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Picked up the Jedi Turbo Speeder off HTS...arrived this week. Also scored both TCW Target Exclusive 2-packs via the DCPI mind trick.
Found Lock a few weeks back and forgot to post. Still no signs of that stupid BARC w/Jesse though. >:(
Nice job on the two packs. I didn't know that they were to be out just yet.
What was that magic dcpi# by the way? and, what did they cost?
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DCPI is 087-06-0044
$14.99 each.
I saw them on the pegs at another Target this morning. Tomorrow is the official street date though.
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Picked up all of the new TCW figs last week, or maybe two weeks ago now, at Walmart. They are amazing, the Aqua Droid is literally the finest work they have done in this line. El-Les is not too shabby either.
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Picked up the BARC w/Clone Trooper Jesse Deluxe set over the weekend at Target.
FINALLY!
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Scored all of TCW Wave 3 this morning at TRU. Barriss is simply amazing.
Good hunting~
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Snagged all of TVC Wave 7 after work today at Target, minus Fordo. He was already gone by the time I got there. >:(
Still, this is one excellent wave of figures. I love being one of the first people to find these at a Target too.
0/
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Saw the new TRU Y-Wing exclusive today, easy pass.
Found my Fordo + opener courtesy of Target last week.
Picked up the RC Republic Tank and Mini Y-Wing Scout Bomber from HTS.
See you guys in a few weeks~
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I would love a Fordo if you happen to see another. Pretty much thinking the same thing about the Y-Wing. Have you seen the K-mart B-wing yet?
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I would love a Fordo if you happen to see another. Pretty much thinking the same thing about the Y-Wing. Have you seen the K-mart B-wing yet?
Oddly enough, I have not seen the B-Wing yet, but I gather K-Mart is in the process of doing their own reset so maybe soon.
I assume by now you've gotten all the Fordos you need, I have seen a dozen or so over the past few weeks. Sorry, I don't check here often anymore since the store reports have dropped off.
On the local tip, I picked up the Republic Artillery Cannon, Geonosian & Flitknot Speeder and TRU exclusive Commander Blackout figures over the past 2 weeks. Still no sign of the new TCW figures everyone has been finding around the country though. >:(
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Yes, I did get my Fordos thanks to the Yarders.
And it is nice to report that our store reports are picking up. We are actually starting to find product again, its was downright hard to keep the local finds active for awhile when it seemed there was no new loot.
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Yes, I did get my Fordos thanks to the Yarders.
And it is nice to report that our store reports are picking up. We are actually starting to find product again, its was downright hard to keep the local finds active for awhile when it seemed there was no new loot.
Doesn't it seem odd though that no one who posts here has reported finding any of the new TCW figures that are hitting all across the country?
If you check out RS, JD, or even Yakface they have quite a few reports in their forums of recent finds.
Maybe the audience here skews younger and doesn't hunt with the same sense of urgency as the adult collectors? I dunno.
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I NEED A FORDO OR TWO!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?
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I'll keep my eyes out for any spare Fordos, sure. I stopped even looking at the vintage pegs because I got all my Wave 7 weeks ago and I know I'm never going to see #$%^&* Wedge.
Not seeing jack squat that's new around here lately...
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I know quite a few folks who are still after that TCW Wave. Personally I never did see colt or the riot trooper or Koth.
I agree with you on the wedge. I am not sure that one will ever show up.
I think EE did get back in stock the cases of that wave though.
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Today at TRU I picked up:
2x Kit Fisto w/Snow Gear
2x Capt Rex w/Jetpack
2x Stealth Ops Clone Trooper (NOT Blackout)
So it looks like they got in a case of Wave 11. Seripas, Saesee Tiin, and Savage were MIA. Damn.
I also saw a few Aqua Droids, a Wolfe, and a Riot Control Clone at Walmart, passed on them all. I need more new swag!
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Great finds, did you see any Rebel Ground Crew with Speeder?
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Great finds, did you see any Rebel Ground Crew with Speeder?
I did not see any that day, but I saw 2 this week for the first time. none of the collectors I know around here are looking for that one though.
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Picked up the Attack on the Coronet BP today at TRU. Slightly better than a sharp stick in the eye.
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Picked up the Attack on the Coronet BP today at TRU. Slightly better than a sharp stick in the eye.
Snow Koon, Commander Jet, Shirtless Savage, Capture of the Droids BP, all courtesy Target.
They are charging $9.89 now for Clone Wars figures. WTF?!?!
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Wow, that is awful. First I have heard of this.
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Picked up all of TCW Wave 10 today at Target for a much more reasonable $7.99 each.
Still looking for Seripas and all of Wave 12...
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You guys picked up a lot of cool stuff a decade ago! I recently found this band from Richmond, VA.
Their name is Bad Omens (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Omens) and I absolutely enjoy their music. You have some talented young musicians and beautiful nature out there!
BAD OMENS - Burning Out (Unplugged Music Video) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noGwAB46Bhk)
double-click for full screen view
I hope you're all doing well and stay safe out there!