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General Collecting => Misc. non Star Wars => Topic started by: The Spectre on May 30, 2018, 02:46:03 PM
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Looks like there are 5 new and 3 refreshed 3.75" scale "Kid Connection" sets coming to Walmart soon!
Some of the sets utilize Chap Mei tooling.
I know many customizers (including myself) like these sets for the vehicles/dio accessories/creatures/etc. so I figured there are probably parts of these inexpensive sets that people will want for future projects.
The dinosaur, tank and large shark sets are being refreshed with new figures (dino and tank sets), additional creatures (dino and shark sets) and more accessories (tank set). It looks like the new parts have a drawback though as the number of paint apps seem to have decreased (the great white shark seems to get the worst of it).
The 5 new sets offer some great (and not so great) new figures, accessories, creatures and vehicles.
These new and refreshed sets should start showing up any day now as Walmart usually introduces new Kid Connection sets starting in late May/early June so be ready to start your hunts!
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Continued.
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How much do these sets usually cost, and will they be on walmart's website?
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How much do these sets usually cost, and will they be on walmart's website?
The smaller sets like the safari sets and the small shark set are $4.92.
The larger sets like the tank, dinosaurs and the large shark set are $14.92.
The largest sets like the construction ones will probably be in the newer $19.92 pricepoint they introduced last year.
The sets are usually available on their website, but not until they have been in the brick and mortar stores for a few months.
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Thanks for the word on these Dan. You really do keep us up to date on all of the other toy lines that folks can use to get good deals. These will be awesome to get and maybe convert to diorama fodder for any genre!
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Looks like there is another new 3.75" scale set that utilizes Chap Mei tooling coming to Walmart's "Kid Connection" line:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Dino-Gate/412570227
There is no pricing info yet, but there is a lot of plastic in this set so I am assuming that this will be one of their larger $29.99 sets
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You had all kinds of great toy news yesterday. I got it on the front page.
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The Walmart "Kid Connection" Mega Crane Playset is out. It is part of the $14.97 playset assortment.
The cab interior is undetailed but accepts 3.75" figures (the playset does not come with any) but the crane cockpit does not, it is a solid piece with a decal for the window. This set is still great for people that need 1/18 construction equipment.
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Looks fun.
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The @Walmart exclusive "Kid Connection" Construction Playset is out!
For $19.92, you get a lot of plastic in the box. The construction workers are HUGE hulking figures with ball hinge shoulders
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For anyone looking for more 1/18 scale non-military vehicles, Walmart's "Kid Connection" line has a farm tractor in an upcoming set:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-9-Piece-Light-Sound-Farm-Tractor-Play-Set-Green/687303095
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This line is really great. I honestly don't know how they keep the value that low an MSRP.
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Pretty cool.
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The new Walmart exclusive 3.75" "Kid Connection" safari sets, shark set (2 boat variants) ($4.97 each) are out now.
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The new Walmart exclusive 3.75" "Kid Connection" farm set ($4.97) as well as a never before seen recycling truck set ($14.97) are out now.
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A lof of great info. I saw it on FB and got it on the front page.
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It looks like there will be a new Walmart Exclusive "Kid Connection" pirate playset utilizing Chap Mei molds including some pieces that have not been available in the US before.
No idea when this will show up, but it looks like it will be in the $14.97 price point.
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That is a lot of stuff for $15. I did get this shared. thanks for always keeping us in the loop Dan.
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The refreshed Walmart "Kid Connection" Dinosaur and Shark sets are out!
$14.97 each.
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It looks like some new Walmart exclusive "Kid Connection" 1/18 scale military sets are on the way:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Military-Fighter-Vehicles-Jet-and-Tank-Play-Set/48278407
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Military-Fighter-Vehicles-Transporter-Airplane-Play-Set/48278422
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Military-Base-Vehicles-Play-Set/48278402
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Kinda making me think of the line toysrus had.
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It looks like there will be several refreshed sets in the Walmart exclusive "Kid Connection" line soon. Nothing new, but some interesting recolors:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Military-Adventure-Play-Set-10-Pieces/330301035
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Dinosaur-Play-Set-14-Pieces/494879411
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Dinosaur-Play-Set-14-Pieces/864556819
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Military-Adventure-Play-Set-10-Pieces/577611947
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It looks like there will be several refreshed sets in the Walmart exclusive "Kid Connection" line soon. Nothing new, but some interesting recolors.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Shark-Exploration-Play-Set/131881885
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Dinosaur-Attack-Play-Set/269979556
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I saw that and shared it.
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Walmart has a brand new "Kid Connection" branded military set as well as the second refresh of the Shark Exploration Playset.
The military set is $19.97 and you get a ton of plastic for the price. The artillery piece is particularly nice.
It looks like Walmart will be forgoing the plastic windows on their Kid Connection boxes from here on out, expect lots of stolen/missing pieces...
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New Walmart exclusive "Kid Connection" 3.75" sets inbound!
Dragons, animals and dinosaurs.
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New Walmart exclusive "Kid Connection" 3.75" sets inbound!
Police.
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New Walmart exclusive "Kid Connection" 3.75" sets inbound!
Police (continued).
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New Walmart exclusive "Kid Connection" 3.75" sets inbound!
Military.
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3 more sets:
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Loose pics of the dragon and giraffe sets:
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Those sets are pretty cool! Your posts are better than any toy catalogue by far! I like the sets on page 8 the most. Thanks for sharing!
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Saw this on Facebook and posted on it. Dan I appreciate you always keeping us in the know with the various toy lines.
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Another new Walmart exclusive "Kid Connection" set is coming!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Jumbo-Shark-Exploration-Toy-Play-Set-81-Pieces/950646183
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I saw this on Facebook and posted. Once again thanks for keepign us aware of what is out there and what is coming.
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New "Kid Connection" 3.75" scale set found on Walmart's website!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Military-Tank-Play-Set-25-Pieces/510835047
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15 smackers get you 25 pieces of great custom fodder. Nice Dan, on the front page.
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New "Kid Connection" sets at Walmart! MSRP $14.98
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Wow, talk about sets that are LOADED with toys & accessories!
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for the price of a vintage action figure you can get lots of stuff!
Shared on the front page.
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New Walmart "Kid Connection" 3.75" sets!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Emergency-Rescue-Vehicle-Play-Set-31-Pieces/995372539
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kid-Connection-Dinosaur-Play-Set-14-Pieces/750862032
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I saw this new "Kid Connection" Battleship Playset at Walmart after work today.
It retails for $15.97, but honestly isn't worth it. The plastic is waxy and cheap feeling and the entire toy is covered in my biggest pet peeve when it comes to toys- hollow reverse sides (see pictures 2 and 3). I know manufacturers do this to save on production costs, but it just screams laziness and chintzyness. Another strike against this are the shallow areas under the hatches, they are barely knee deep and are sealed on all four inner walls preventing figures from sitting in them and leaving the gunners completely exposed from the knees up.
This is a hard pass, even at this price as it would take a ton of modifications to make it useful to adult collectors/customizers. Kids might like it though.
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Wow, that does seem cheap. Thanks for the news.
Off to the front pages.