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Imperial Surplus Sales => Local Finds => Topic started by: Darth More on March 15, 2023, 05:20:25 AM

Title: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 15, 2023, 05:20:25 AM

I figures it's easier to just start a new topic. And since I probably go to the UK more often in the future, this topic will be where I share my finds:

On Friday I arrived at London City Airport and just had to put on this tune when I took the train to Kent.

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Hardly did I know how unlimited the clearance on Star Wars toys and collectibles actually is here!

Need For Speed Porsche Unleashed Soundtrack - The UK Sound

(https://i.imgur.com/QNH9O9B.jpg)
Steve and I had a great late breakfast on Friday and made plans for the coming days. Stay tuned for a lot of nice places to look at!

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 15, 2023, 05:50:10 AM

Store report: Sainsbury's

Sittingbourne, Kent

Fri, March 10, 2023


It was a nice surprise to find the very last box of the Micro Galaxy Squadron's Scout Class assortment here!
(https://i.imgur.com/RDRc0BJ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/2QBOBPl.jpg)
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We didn't make it to SmythsToys, but they have some amazing discounts on their website. Beware though that most of them are already sold out across the country!

(https://i.imgur.com/YNd48Yu.jpg)
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Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 16, 2023, 01:28:53 AM

LONDON

Steve and I walked over 26,000 steps on Saturday. I usually don't track my steps, but when my feet are smoking at the end of the day, I take a look. You'll see what we discovered here in the posts below.

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Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 16, 2023, 02:43:47 AM

Store report: LEGO STORE LONDON

Leicester Square, London

Sat, March 11, 2023


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Ground Floor
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First Floor

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Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Tamer on March 16, 2023, 02:58:03 AM

Wow, what a great trip. Man, you are finding some great stuff.

I have got to stay away from the Micro Galaxy stuff even though I want it. Daggone good find.

That LEGO stuff is awesome too. My daughter wants that Rivendell set up. Thanks for sharing what you are doing!

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 17, 2023, 02:50:06 AM

Store report: Harry Potter Merchandise

Leicester Square, London

Sat, March 11, 2023


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Those pens with the golden snitch as topper were 10 pounds each! It's like the HotDogs in New York City: The closer you get to Times Square the more expensive they get!
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Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Tamer on March 17, 2023, 02:55:24 AM

Nice.

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 17, 2023, 12:56:42 PM

Quote from: Tamer on March 16, 2023, 02:58:03 AM

Wow, what a great trip. Man, you are finding some great stuff.

I have got to stay away from the Micro Galaxy stuff even though I want it. Daggone good find.

That LEGO stuff is awesome too. My daughter wants that Rivendell set up. Thanks for sharing what you are doing!

Thank you so much! I got the Imperial Speeder Bike in this one last box. Didn't walk up to the case that I saw in the second Sainsbury's though. I'm glad to be over 6 ft tall, otherwise I would've missed it because it was hidden waaay back on the top shelf!

I think the Rivendell set is well done and a firecracker of a return of the much missed LOTR line. This set is pricey, but definitely a nice project for you and your daughter.

(https://i.imgur.com/rLjL9Lt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FLSqHWB.jpg)
I like the fact that the base offers two ways to display the Speeder. It also works well with some of the Miniatures by Wizards of the Coast!

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 17, 2023, 01:22:26 PM

Hamleys

Store report: FULL VIDEO TOUR AT THE END

Regent St, London

Sat, March 11, 2023

Are you ready for one of the best toy stores on the planet? We're talking 6 1/2 FLOORS! Never been to a club with so many! And only saw two of them on Saturday: Ground and basement.


(https://i.imgur.com/qxIFO1K.jpg)

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The reason I came here: A friend wanted to have the Royal Guard from LEGO.
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(https://i.imgur.com/ZmwDqxi.jpg)

Basement:
Harry Potter and Action Toys.

(https://i.imgur.com/M2fKiKe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZHuNWsY.jpg)

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See all the rest here:

HAMLEYS TOY STORE | Walking Tour 2021 [4K] by Let's Get Out (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXy4jlx0guE)

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 17, 2023, 01:53:44 PM

Disney Store

Store report: because it's time for some STAR WARS!

350-352 Oxford St, London

Sat, March 11, 2023


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Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Tamer on March 19, 2023, 06:06:44 AM

Man, looks minty fresh all of it.

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 25, 2023, 01:35:55 AM

The packaging of all TVC products and most TBS figures were minty fresh, indeed! That's what you can at least expect from buying at Disney for MRSP or often more, right?

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 25, 2023, 01:42:01 AM

One more Harry Potter merch store on our way to forbidden planet. House of Secrets may have different prices in their various stores across London. This one already had cheaper prices than the first one close to Leicester Square. But the best is yet to come! It's a rainy Saturday here in Dresden today, so the perfect weather to add to this trip through London.

House of Secrets
146-148 Oxford St
London W1D 1NB

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160 pounds for this train engine model is still steep for my taste. It's highly detailed but not electric.
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(https://i.imgur.com/Q3Zjy1t.jpg)

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Looks like a nice pub to have a pint together!

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 25, 2023, 02:35:11 AM

Forbidden Planet

Store report: London Megastore

179 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JR

https://forbiddenplanet.com/

Sat, March 11, 2023

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Okay, this is going to be crazy! And good! And fun! And absolutely mental! Prepare to geek out.
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First Aisle
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Cabinet Back
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The Wall
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Many rare figures on pegs here.
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AVATAR
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All these sets aren't available in Germany, yet. It was nice to see them in person.

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SALE
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NECA's figures look great as usual and this ALF was 44.99 GBP.

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Basement
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Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Tamer on March 26, 2023, 05:55:58 AM

You are showing such beautiful sights. Wow.

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 26, 2023, 09:43:00 AM

Thanks Shawn! I'm glad to share them with you! Would you believe that I didn't buy anything at Forbidden Planet, though? I recognized how great some of their deals were when I took a second look at the pictures myself. Fortunately they have an online shop, too!
Next and last stop after Lunch at Covent Garden Market was The Noble Collection.

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 26, 2023, 09:51:10 AM

The Noble Collection (https://noblecollection.co.uk/)

Store report: Creators of Finely Crafted Treasures

Ground Floor 26, 28 Neal St, London WC2H 9PS

https://noblecollection.co.uk/

Sat, March 11, 2023

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Would be nice if those chess figurines came painted...
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Basement
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After all these shops with cool stuff, it was time for us to have some lunch at Shake Shack Burgers.

Covent Garden

Shake Shack Covent Garden
24, Market Building, The Piazza, London WC2E 8RD

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Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on March 26, 2023, 10:33:58 AM

Looks like a very nice trip to England.
Thank you for sharing it with us.
I remember my Interrail trip to Great Britain very well. We were in London and Edinburgh at that time. Both very beautiful cities.

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Tamer on March 27, 2023, 02:50:09 AM

My daughter would have loved that LOTR stuff. Man, nice.

We are taking her on a trip to a hobbit hole for her birthday.

And no purchases in Forbidden Planet? Wow. Still, I would have been seriously overwhelmed and had a hard time narrowing.

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 27, 2023, 02:46:00 PM

FialaFernbrugg:


Tamer:

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on March 27, 2023, 03:06:39 PM

GAME (https://www.game.co.uk/)

Store report: Get it right with GAME

Ground Floor, Unit 2b, stour retail park, Canterbury CT1 1AD

https://www.game.co.uk/

Sun, March 12, 2023


Well, we walked 4 miles out of town to get to GAME. It took us almost an hour to get there through the wind. Was it all worth it? See for yourself:
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Source: google maps
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The Black Series
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Other Toys:
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(https://i.imgur.com/EKmbc50.jpg)
Those zipper bags for my loose figures were probably my smartest investment on the trip.

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Tamer on March 28, 2023, 02:47:22 AM

You got some good ones. Very nice. More figures on the pegs than I have seen in awhile.

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on April 20, 2023, 01:43:09 AM

Yes, GAME does not have such a big selection like Forbidden Planet, but they had the best prices and an exciting arrangement of their aisles. It makes sense to share the rent for their store and I hope many fans are aware of it because I for example wouldn't expect to find Star Wars figures in a store for sports goods.

Another surprise was shared in our group of the Power of the Force Convention (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=11080.msg232831#msg232831). A member found these concrete busts and statues in a random garden center outside of London:


(https://i.imgur.com/iqYA9mq.jpg)

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Tamer on April 20, 2023, 02:21:21 AM

Now that would be cool to have in your yard.

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on May 17, 2023, 04:48:00 AM

Canterbury
Sun, March 12, 2023

On our walk back to the station we decided to stop at two more shops where some bargains could be discovered:

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ASDA was owned by Walmart from 1999-2021. He who's one with the:
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Sittingbourne
March 13, 2023

Model World (https://www.elitemodelsonline.co.uk/Information/Our-Retail-Store)

1 Castle Rd, Anchor Business Park
Sittingbourne ME10 3AE (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Model+World/@51.3942188,0.3475259,11z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1slego+sittingbourne!3m6!1s0x47d92aa988640f8b:0xb47a683f1075cc2a!8m2!3d51.3499193!4d0.7542789!15sChJsZWdvIHNpdHRpbmdib3VybmUiA4gBAVoUIhJsZWdvIHNpdHRpbmdib3VybmWSARBzY2FsZV9tb2RlbF9zaG9wmgEkQ2hkRFNVaE5NRzluUzBWSlEwRm5TVVJuWjA5dVZqbEJSUkFC4AEA!16s%2Fg%2F1hc2rtt2h)

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Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Tamer on May 18, 2023, 02:54:36 AM

LOL. I would have to try a few bags of those crisps. Nice.

Interesting seeing what is out there in stores in other places.

Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Darth More on May 18, 2023, 02:16:08 PM

Forbidden Planet

Store report: London Megastore

179 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JR

https://forbiddenplanet.com/

Thu, May 18, 2023


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Title: Re: United Kingdom
Post by: Tamer on May 19, 2023, 02:48:21 AM

You gotta love that new Avatar Stuff.