The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Surplus Sales => Local Finds => Topic started by: Commander_Kurgan on September 01, 2009, 11:29:41 AM
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Hi there!
My son needed some new T-Shirts and bluejeans.
That's what we got at the local mall, shirts and pants were price-reduced.
Sean had saved his pocket money in order to buy the Lego computer game which had been marked down to 10 EUR.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/FJR6/Star%20Wars/Bild085.jpg)
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Nice, I had a blast playing through the Lego game on my 360.
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Now that is the way to outfit your kid! I need to get my gal some more SW oriented clothing. I really do like seeing what other folks can find, especially overseas stuff.
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That Lego game is so addictive. My daughter and i spend sooooo much time on it.......... ;D
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The SW clothes were not bought at a SciFi-shop or something, but in the kid clothing section of a superstore/department store.
To be honest, if they had had the Clone Captain shirt in my size, I'd have bought one, too.
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GI Joe RoC figures at 4,98 for both the single carded and 2 for 1 figures.
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...happy hunting to to You all!
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Hi, does your Woolworth have some more Hawks, RIA Dukes and possibly Stones?
If so, would you pick up some for me, please?
More by PM.
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No, sorry, mate. My local Woolworth hasn't got these characters, there only was a Storm Shadow figure left...and I took the two Snake Eyes;) But as I said I will keep on hunting for them. Today I will go to take a look for further figures. And if I find them I will pick them up for you.
See you, soon, and keep your eyes open.
-Philipp
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I also found some G.I. Joe and Inadiana Jones figures for only 1.99 Euro each at Woolworth. The most of the German retailers have extremely reduced them to 2-5 Euros...and also the Indiana Jones figures are on sale, now.
It is so amazing...why does this not happen to Star Wars figures, here? I heard that they are on sale at TRU and Walmart of the US for 4.99$ and 4.50$??
We pay up to 13 Euros for EACH!!!!
But I will keep hunting for some more GI figs to make some custom figures of Knights of the Old Republic...
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Thanks buddy!
Let me know about your score.
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Hello back,
I had no success on my hunt for your figures, yesterday, but I know on which you are looking for...in the first picture you can also see a Duke and a Hawk figure which I got at a local INTERTOYS store for 2.49 Euros each...I will keep my eyes open for them again...it is a pitty I did not know earlier that you are also looking for those because INTERTOYS had some other of these RIA Dukes and Hawks...but I still don't know how a Stone looks...would you give me a picture of him/her?
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Hi!
Thanks for looking for my figures. INTERTOYS sounds good, too.
This is a pic of Sgt. Stone:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3EJ_tWizhPc/SmJWc6tTGlI/AAAAAAAAB74/UmWUe9A3PZA/s400/Sgt+stone+in+pack1.jpg
And if you can find two or three of these, I'd be even happier:
http://www.collectorsagency.com/images/3389F2E719B9F369D9C7E826E62.jpg
Greetz,
Volker
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Hello Volker,
I just went to REAL and found some G.I. Joe figures there for 4,99 Euros each:
-3x Conrad "Duke" Hauser
-3x Heavy Storm
-1x Shana "Scarlett" O'Hara
-2x Storm Shadow
-2x Cobra Commander?
But most of the cards were damaged so I decided to keep on looking for the 1,99-2,49 offers...if you need some of those, please contact me. I will go to the city today and will have a look at Intertoys, Kaufhof and Karstadt, again. Where you can also find some G.I. stuff are the VEDES Spielzeugring stores.
By the way I am also looking for the soldeir Duke , although they're VERY rare, but if I find some of them I'll pick them up for sure.
And if I will not find some further great Snake Eyes and Dukes for cheap I'll go to REAL, again to buy the Dukes for 4,99 Euros. And I will go to ToysRUs if I have no success on the weekend...
Good luck and see you, soon.
-legion078
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I've seen Joes on clearance for EUR 4,99 per figure at the Vorteilcenter in Asbach.
They were tons of Zartan in PIT trooper disguise, Desert Battle Duke !, Baroness, Neo Viper, Snake Eyes Commando, Storm Shadow and Scarlett in camo uniform.
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Need to update: I grabbed the last Desert Duke. They also have Viper Commando, Breaker and two or three Heavy Duty in fatigues.
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12 Bucks for four figs ain't bad.
My son Sean has the black and copper MARS officer which I got as a bonus when I bought a Cobra TRU 5-pack on Ebay.
If you could pick me up one of those K-Mart packs, please do so. I can paypal you the money. Shipping for four loose figs in a padded envelope shouldn't exceed 5 Bucks.
Please PM me for details.
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Store report: Toys "R" Us
Dresden, Germany
September - November 2017
In October I moved from the West to the East of Germany. I finally got a placement at university here! Dresden is a beautiful city with nice people and an impressive history.
About 10 kilometers out of town there's a big mall and today I found out it only takes half an hour by bus to get there. And as a student I can take the public transport services with a ticket for the entire semeser. Especially on Saturdays it's horrible to go to this mall by car - so busy!
Since I live here I went to Toys "R" Us four times so far. TRU Germany by the way is not affected by the collapse of the parent company in the U.S. and Canada. The speaker of Toys "R" Us Germany said business not only stable, it's running well!
So here's what I found when I looked for a flat and some furniture in September:
September 9, 2017:
The pegs were full of figures of the new TLJ series. They retail for 14,99€ (~$17.08) here in Germany. I think that's just a bad joke for a 5 POA figure...
(https://i.imgur.com/ngz4Ce6.jpg)
Even figures of TFA are still hanging there - by now they're reduced up to 4,98€ (~$5.68). Also RO figures are reduced to 7,00€ (~$7.98)...
(https://i.imgur.com/hhvthkq.jpg)
It's great to see the Titanium figures return! I especially like the packaging of the 40th Anniversary! There hasn't been much dedication to celebrate it this year...but that's already discussed in another topic. They retail for 27,99€ (~$31.90) here which I think is a tough pill to swallow...
Also Funk's POP! figures are reduced from 12,99€ to 10,00€ (~$11.40).
(https://i.imgur.com/ytZJvTE.jpg)
And there are some of Hasbro's 6" Black Series figures in 40th Anniversary packaging next to both of Toys "R" Us' current exclusive figures: Retail: 34,99€ (~$39.98).
(https://i.imgur.com/rM5mCbY.jpg)
The wave of TBS6 with #42Hera Syndulla - #48 Imperial Stormtrooper was on the shelf.
They also retail for 34,99€ (~$39.98) here.
(https://i.imgur.com/v89rfDn.jpg)
Luke (Jedi Master) was there in most quantities by far: 9 of him - even a Stormtrooper and Thrawn were there - but I didn't buy them - they're just too expensive.
(https://i.imgur.com/fzA2035.jpg)
October 10, 2017:
This is how the shelves looked like a month later:
New stuff had arrived and TBS6 figures had to be re-arranged to take less space on the shelf. All the more wanted figures sold by then.
(https://i.imgur.com/zEc839v.jpg)
The exclusive Hovertank Pilot was also gone by then same as the Vintage Death Star Trooper.
A Stormtrooper was hidden behind a Commander Gree figure (behind the first Gree on the left - you can see the two accessories of it):
(https://i.imgur.com/bExaSEs.jpg)
A few more Commander Gree figures had arrived in the meantime...
(https://i.imgur.com/O9qXx3t.jpg)
October 21, 2017:
Hasbro's first two Centerpiece Dioramas arrived and retail for 89,99€ (~$102.59).
Also TBS6 figures were reduced by 5€ to 29,98€ (~$34.17). Commander Gree was not reduced - he just stood there by accident.
(https://i.imgur.com/9seVYpp.jpg)
TBS6 #05 Pricess Leia Organa (Slave Outfit) and #07 Greedo were still hanging there being reduced to 19,97€.
TRU also got the first wave of TBS 3 3/4" figures since they stopped being exclusive to Walmart. They had Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor -Retail: 17,99€ (~$20.50)
(https://i.imgur.com/gLJNKO4.jpg)
October 25, 2017:
Four days later nothing had really changed, but I would like to take this occasion as an example for why I haven't bought Hasbro's stuff since 2015:
(https://i.imgur.com/yOT4Z4p.jpg)
Talking 5POA:
I am just NOT willing to pay 14,99€ (~$17.09) for an action figure of this quality and only 5 points of articulation. Seeing figures hanging on pegs for 2 years is a proof that they're just not selling well. Parents buy them because there're no other classic 3 3/4" figures available here. And kids who got into Star Wars with the release of TFA just don't know any different.
I just don't buy them - not even for 5 bucks...I nostalgically think back of the time when I started collecting in 2005 - ROTS for example was just a great line with big variety. Figures with both super-articulation and reduced articulation and higher play value were available - for a very decdent retail of $5.99!
That day I went deeper into the store. The Star Wars shelves are right at the entrance of this Toys "R" Us store here in Dresden. I was curious if there was more in the back of the store.
In the boys' toys section there were only a few more lightsabers on the pegs. So I looked at the other action toys there and this is what I found:
(https://i.imgur.com/uSCjzut.jpg)
This set contains 10 action figures, each with 5, 7 or up to 9 POA, one vehicle and tons of accessories for just 19,99€ (~$22.79). As a child you are KING with your pocket money...and parents got the feeling that the product is worth the money they spend.
The only problem that often occurs: It's WAR TOYS...
(https://i.imgur.com/UVMBOSi.jpg)
I actually didn't really pay attention to TRUE HEROES...I guess Sentinel 1 is the current series?
The following pictures speak for themselves - there's not much more to say about it.
Here the price/performance ratio is still good! I am sure these toys are even cheaper in the U.S.!
Hasbro why can't you maintain the value of your action toys, but only raise prices for less value?!
(https://i.imgur.com/fWG0pOg.jpg)
These BIG sets retail for either 49,99€ (~$56.99), 59,99€ (~$68.39) or 24,99€ (~$28.49) and contain vehicles, action figures and accessories - toys that are found in almost every boy's room. What do we get from Hasbro for that money?
(https://i.imgur.com/VWwtJad.jpg)
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November 11, 2017:
Toys "R" Us Germany is (as of now) running a 20% discount off ALL Star Wars products (except Top Deals and books). The sale was running from November 6-12, 2017.
Luckily I went online on Friday and found this promotion on toysrus.de - otherwise I would've missed it! So I took the bus to TRU on Saturday and this is what I found:
Hasbro:
- TBS6 Black Series (Basic): still reduced to 29,98€ (~$34.17) - 20% discount: 23,98€ (~$27.34)
- TBS6 Centerpiece Diorama Retail: 89,99€ (~$102.59) - 20% discount: 71,99€ (~$82.07)
- TBS6 Commander Gree still sold for 34,99€ - 20% discount: 27,99€ (~$31.91)
- TBS3.75 Titanium figures for 27,99€ (~$31.90) - 20% discount: 22,39€ (~$25.52)
LEGO:
Even all LEGO Star Wars sets were reduced by 20% (except Top Deals). One Top Deal for example was the Heavy Assault Walker: 109,99€ (~$125.39)
So this is what I picked up:
(https://i.imgur.com/bwGcXVZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VTMcJOP.jpg)
- TBS6 Commander Gree for 27,99€ (~$31.91) each
- TBS6 Rey (Jedi Training) and Hera Syndulla for 23,98€ (~$27.34) each
- TBS6 Greedo for 15,97€ (~$18.21)
So I got a total discount of 29,98€ (~$34.17)!
I still didn't pick up Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) due to the lack of accessories. Hasbro really created a great figure, but I won't buy it like that. I rather wait for a later TLJ repack with accessories (hopefully)...
The latest wave of TBS figures had also arrived probably when the sale started last Monday. But they were all gone today. The only proof that they were there was #53 Poe Dameron.
Best regards from Germany!
- Philipp
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Wow, very detailed store report. And I agree with you on those five poa figures. They are trying to justify the price by saying they are getting superior sculpt work, but still.
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@Tamer: Thank you for your reply! Well, I am aware that this topic is massively huge, but I made my decision: I just don't buy 5 POA figures. One advantage is that I spend less money on Star Wars toys and collectibles. But I am afraid that will drastically change with the return of the Vintage Collection next year! I am also very looking forward to seeing it return...
One fact I also have to mention here is that Hasbro had to change their business significantly after Disney bought Lucasfilm Ltd. - nobody knew which consequences this takeover would have...
Four years later we know: Disney milks the cow to a maximum extend having risen license fees significantly - so Star Wars merchandise has become much more expensive in general...
So that's one fact that leads to higher retail prices of Hasbro's product. Some sculpts look decent indeed like the new Rey (Jedi Training) of the TLJ line...I still don't buy it.
And I also agree that these 5 POA also have something nostalgic to them thinking of the beginning during the Kenner era. So there're pros and cons about this topic, I decided not to buy them, but that's the good thing about this hobby: Nobody is forced to like something. Opinions vary and tastes are diverse - and that's good as long as "the force" (translate: purchasing power) is with us...
So may the force be with us all!
- Philipp
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February 20, 2018
Okay, last Tuesday I had the chance to make a quick jump into my local Toys "R" Us, again. It's been a while since I took a look what's on shelves the last time.
So what happpend there since November and during Christmas sale? Let's find out together...
So...Cosplay still seems to sell well - some new masks (14,99€) and of course new lightsaber (36,99€) are a must hanging on pegs for the kids.
(https://i.imgur.com/4iMZf0Q.jpg)
TLJ Basic Figures were reduced from 14,99€ to a regular retail price of 12,99€.
2-Packs still cost 24,99€ - none of them seem to have sold in the meantime...Mattel's HotWheels Star Wars vehicles hang next to them Hasbro's products from 7,49€ to 9,99€
(https://i.imgur.com/LAArzpy.jpg)
And here we come to the TBS6 shelf:
Most notably is that Toys "R" Us reduced the regular price of The Black Series Centerpiece Line from 89,99€ to 59,99€.
Their exclucive Ben Kenobi Hologram figure arrived in the meantime - 6 units were on shelf.
And the wave with the First Order Imperial Executioner Stormtrooper was there, too. General Leia Organa and Maz Kanata were already gone.
But they're still available online and currently on sale for 27,99€ (02/23/2018):
http://www.toysrus.de/search/index.jsp?fv=TRUDE%2F3935011&f=Taxonomy&fd=&fg=&keywords=star+wars+hasbro&x=0&y=0
TRU Exclusive Clone Commander Gree is excuded from this discount and sells for 34,99€ as well as the FO Executioner Stormtrooper (29,99€). It's odd that the Executioner sells 2€ higher than the other regular 6inch figures...
(https://i.imgur.com/2e541gO.jpg)
Force Link Starter Set: 34,99€
Bala Tik & Rathtar: 29,99€ - no Darth Vader & Probe Droid left...
Porg: 59,99€
Jedha Battle Pack: 34,99€
None of them on discount, yet...won't take long until they are since Force Link 2 and SOLO merch are on the way...
(https://i.imgur.com/j6zwCLv.jpg)
Class D Kylo Ren's TIE Silencer: 79,99€ - crazy...I wonder how much the TVC Imperial Combat Tank will retail for...well, I might don't want to know it...
Class C Resistance Sky Speeder - 59,99€ - also crazy, in 2005 you got an ARC-170 for that money here...
Kylo Ren's Bladebuilders lightsaber sells for 99,99€ in store and online.
(https://i.imgur.com/66JmQDS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/66JmQDS.jpg)
Thebasic lightsabers (14,99€) seem to have sold very well! It's no surprise because they retail for less than half the price than the other lightsabers with light & sounds...
If you compare stock from November you'll notice that not only these lightsabers, but also Funko's POP! figures sold and left the shelf empty...at the end of last year the POP! figures were reduced to 10€ - now, they're back to 12,99€.
I don't know why, but some people go crazy for those...
(https://i.imgur.com/IFXx8VR.jpg)
Down below the last couple Legacy Sets were lying around still for 49,99€. All other TBS6 40th Anniversary figures (Jawa) were long gone...
(https://i.imgur.com/tx0pYxs.jpg)
Unfortunately I only have this one shot of this area - I was a little bit on the run...
3 units of the TBS6 "Guardians of Evil" Set was on shelves for a regular 129,99€...it's currently unavailable online. I got mine online back in January when it was on sale 20% + 10% extra super Sunday sale, so I ended up to pay 98€ for this set.
(https://i.imgur.com/cHBRbte.jpg)
These talking figures look pretty decent (especially Chewie) and they're also currently reduced from 99,99€ to 59,99€ I believe...
(https://i.imgur.com/JbvialX.jpg)
Both, R2-D2...
(https://i.imgur.com/RJxrINz.jpg)
...and BB-8 are reduced, too...poor droids.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZArkmXS.jpg)
And also smaller versions of BB-8 don't seem to sell well at that price - not even on discount since the've beenn on clearance since November 2017...
(https://i.imgur.com/70MZ1Nw.jpg)
And here is the big surprise for me on this visit: TBS 3.75" Sergeant Jyn Erso and Agent Cassian Andor for 10€! When these figures were still excluive to Walmart they were not available at all here in Germany. Shortly before Walmart lost their exclusive rights on these they bacame available in the UK and here, too. Some Comic Shops got them and TRU and they sold for 17,99€! Then they were reduced to 14,99€ MRSP and finally down to 10€...I just had to pick them up. I had been having my eyes on them since I moved here in October.
I know they will both be re-released in The Vintage Collection, but I'm afraid TVC figures will sell for 19,99€ here and even tunghori won't sell them under $14.99...
So that's my score on that hunt and I'm very happy with them! If there had been more figures of this wave left, I would've taken more. Still looking for an Imperial Royal Guard...
Talking about 3 3/4" figures: The 40th Anniversary Titanium figures were all in stock in November for 27,99€. Now, they're all gone - only Luke is still in stock online for 24,99€...
(https://i.imgur.com/h0Tjw4b.jpg)
And at the end I took a quick pic of the Landspeeder which looks cool, but kids prefer electronic vehicles of Mercedes, BMW or Jeep if at all...kids don't care so much for those cars...and even more important: Parents might think "If I buy this today my child will be too tall for it in half a year already!".
Big risk for manufacturers and retailers on those items here...If you still want to let your kids take a ride in Luke's Landspeeder - it's 299,99€ now instead of 399,99€
(https://i.imgur.com/RP1WP2w.jpg)
Oh, and Focres of Destiny figures were all on shelves for 24,99€ each.
Best regards from Germany!
- Philipp
P.S.: It's interesting to see that people here in Germany seem to currently buy their stuff on Amazon.com because it is cheaper there even with shipping! That's why the figures are still available on toysrus.de - usually they won't last long and sell out quickly - but even the Royal Guard sold out just recently after the TBS6 figures were reduced to 27,99€, again...
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All kinds of good stuff!
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@ Tamer: Thanks Shawn! I only had time to upload the pictures, yesterday, but today I added the text and my little "hunting story" ;)
I had to pick up a chest of drawers at another store in that mall and didn't have much time.
But I'm really happy to have found Jyn and Cassian for a reasonable price, now. I mean TLJ figures sold for 14,99€ and even 12,99€ is still too expensive for 5POA...I will never buy them anyway...
The packaging of these two give a small hint of how long they had been hanging on pegs before I picked them up...Cassian was released back in 2016 in a different wave.
(https://i.imgur.com/vRNM2pT.jpg)
I find these international "warning" stickers pretty annoying...
(https://i.imgur.com/eu36AtE.jpg)
But if you like to learn some new vocab, here's your chance:
(https://i.imgur.com/jSS0lkY.jpg)
Most remarkable is the fact that this packaging gives information on the exact size of the figure inside. 3.75 inches are actually 9,5 cm - so it seems that this box was printed for the international market - not just by applying the intl. sticker:
(https://i.imgur.com/A7Gjmp9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/W0Qi0U0.jpg)
- Philipp
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That is a very detailed and interesting store report.
It is great to see some of the former Walmart exclusive 3 3/4 figures are now available here in europe.
The Last Jedi vehicles are way too expensive.
It has been a while since I was at my local TRU but I think the situation is pretty much the same here in Austria.
Oh, and btw: I hope you are wrong with the price for the new Vintage Collection (19,99€). If that is the case collecting is finally over.
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@ FialaFernbrugg: Thank you for your feedback, Christoph! I picked them up to also support TRU. I know they were they were on discount, but they want to get rid of them before the SOLO products hit stores. And I wouldn't have gotten them cheaper on eBay anyway. I'm happy to be a loose collector although it also has some disadvantages sometimes when parts are missing.
And I also hope that Toys "R" Us will stay stable here in Europe.
I'm very excited for all products to come. I wish Hasbro would add some articulation to their Basic Figure line again...thinking back of 2005 when I started collecting figures had a good balance of articulation and Hasbro said on SDCC last year that they consider to add articulation to "where it makes sense"...
To the TVC price tag: I also hope I'm wrong, but I think we can be certain that the MRSP will start between 14,99€ and 19,99€...
- Philipp
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Yesterday, I went to German retailer real,- which can be compared best to Walmart. The only difference is that real,- is more expensive than Walmart...
And here is what I found there:
For a retailer that mainly is a grocery store the toy isle is still fairly well. They still have a very decent assortment of girls' & boys' toys. 6" wrestling figures have a MRSP of 17,99€/~$21.95 here. I suppose the Wrestlemania figures next to them are from the previous line and sell for 9,00€/~$10.98 now. They're always nice, I friend of mine used to play with them a lot back in the days...same with the STAR WARS Hero mashers: 9,00€/~$10.98 - and I think they're a nice idea and have a decent play value for children.
(https://i.imgur.com/ypsrT3f.jpg)
I'm sure TRU have reduced these 2-Packs to that price by now, too...
(https://i.imgur.com/c2rCDoK.jpg)
The Last Jedi figures don't seem to have sold AT ALL so far...still for 14,99€/~$18.29 each! That's as much as you pay for a TVC action figure in the U.S., now.
(https://i.imgur.com/idDaVsX.jpg)
No need to say more about this. I wonder what happens when SOLO comes out...three full pegs of TLJ figures still don't sell for 14,99€/~$18.29 at real,-. TRU reduced them to a regular retail price of 12,99€/~$15.85 and I guarantee they STILL don't sell...
(https://i.imgur.com/4k8jYKV.jpg)
The MRSP for the creature/vehicle & figure packs is 37,99€/~$46.35!! I don't need to say more. real,- reduced them to 29,95€/~$36.54 - well, at leat all Probe Droid & Darth Vader Packs are gone now. I got my Probe Droid with Vader for $12.88 on Amazon.com 5 weeks ago.
Now, there are 6 Rathtars & Bala-Tiks left and I wonder if they'll still be there in 2020...Amazon sold this set for a mere of $4.08 as far as I know. I still didn't buy it. It's $5.89 there as of this post. Vader & Probe Droid are $15.49.
(https://i.imgur.com/dzYFomA.jpg)
The Force link starterset is also left there and reduced from 37,99€/~$46.35 to 24,95€/~$30.44 and there are plenty of them...
12" 5 POA "shampoo bottle" action figures: 2 TFA Finns are left for the original retail price of 15,99€/~$19.51. Same with the RO Jyn figures...and also TLJ 12" figures are there - even different ones like First Order Stormtrooper or TIE Pilot. Price: 17,99€/~$21.95 - a steal of a deal if you ask me!
(https://i.imgur.com/Zg80AtC.jpg)
Summary: real,- even used to carry the SW TBS 6" line! But they don't do so anymore...and I doubt they will order TVC figures. None of the major retailers will and I'm very concerned about the future of the hobby when parents won't even buy the main line of action toys for their kids...I wonder where this leads us when a single TVC aciton figure sells for $17.99 in the U.S. and in Germany for 19,99€/~$24.39 and up to 23,99€/~$29.29.
May the Force be with you, always.
- Philipp
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Irks me a bit that some of the wrestling figures have more deco and movement that our beloved Star Wars ones. Oh well, don't get me started. I do like seeing your store reports.
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@Tamer: Yeah, I know what you mean! Let the last three years be what they were and let us move on to what's ahead: The return of The Vintage Collection! 0/
Hasbro really had to do something! And I hope they will bring back The Legacy Collection with Build-A-Droid as well some day...
Thank you, I also do enjoy posting them!
- Philipp
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Another very interesting and detailed store report.
15€ is way too expensive for a 5POA figure.
I hope there will be a rethink in the marketing strategy of Habro and Disney in the near future.
Thank you for sharing.
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@FialaFernbrugg: Thank you my friend. I agree with you. I didn't buy anything of the 5 POA stuff since 2014. Let's hope the best for the future. I am optimistic that Hasbro have recognized that low quality products can't be the future...
- Philipp
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Store report: Toys "R" Us
Dresden, Germany
January - May 2018
Sorry, I haven't got around to share these pics before. For some reason I only get around to go to Toys "R" Us at the end of the month. When I went there at the end of April 2018, there were no TVC figures in East Germany, although a friend of mine sent me a picture of them hanging on pegs at TRU in West Germany...BUT last week when there was a 20% discount promotion for SOLO: A STAR WARS Story they were finally there...
April 28, 2018
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Prices for the Wampa are crazy on the secondary market at the moment...but at least TRU got it and all the other SOLO merch. More comments later. But I ask myself: WHY IN THE WORLD DID HASBRO DECIDE TO REPACK BALA TIK & THE RATHTAR INSTEAD OF VADER & PROBE DROID?!?!?!?!?! Oh, you gotta be kidding me!?!?! :o
(https://i.imgur.com/OBajUR2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Lvup8Jm.jpg)
Best regards and have a nice weekend!
- Philipp
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It is interesting seeing what you have on your pegs. Which are more stocked than ours where I am right I will note.
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Interessting update.
We have pretty much the same situation here in the alp rebublic.
You know something is wrong when a 50 cm figure and a 3 3/4" 5POA figure cost nearly the same.
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You are so right on that wampa too. I just now found it after weeks of looking and then only because I happened to glance at the toy shop before going to work early one morning. I am anxious to get it in hand. I got that new force link Hoth Leia too. Your pegs are pretty well stocked.
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@FialaFernbrugg: Very true! I was tempted to drive to TRU today, but I'm going to go there next Wednesday. Let's see what I find there...
@Tamer: Congratulations to the Wampa! I saw the prices on Amazon and eBay are insane for this set! It actually costs more than the 6" version of it...
Have a great weekend guys!
- Philipp
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I was seeing the same thing on that Wampa.
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Store report: Toys "R" Us
Dresden, Germany
August - December 2018
Thu, August 2, 2018
Well, time flies and I haven't been to Toys "R" Us since the end of April! Luckily nothing much has changed. But this time I took more pictures than ever before, so let's get right into the full review...
STAR WARS
Taking pictures of the entire Star Wars shelf was on top of my list for my next visit.
The big selection of items fascinated me as a kid already and Toys "R" Us still is THE ultimate toy store of my childhood - also because it's part of American culture for me and I'm sure for many others. Now, that Toys "R" Us closed down in the United States, it leaves a very bad feeling and going there this time was definitely different than it used to be...
A friend of mine from accross the country told me that they currently have older product on sale. Well, the SALE! tag is hard to oversee and can be found on items that just never sell, but also on some new ones:
(https://i.imgur.com/j2DBzzG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Sz6Yvv5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mkOkKmQ.jpg)
There currently is a 20% discount on ALL LEGO products, too!
(https://i.imgur.com/kM0V0IU.jpg)
Hasbro
Well, this picture is one of my favorites. The ForceLink was 34,99€ last time. By now it dropped to 29,98€. But my favorite detail is the lightsaber! (I'll get to these Rathars in just a bit, don't worry...) This is one example for Hasbro's bad product policy. I know cosplay especially lightsabers are one of the strongest selling products of their assortment, but they re-lease one and the same item over and over and over, again! So retailers are forced to put them on sale for exactly the same item just sold in different packaging! At this point also licensor Disney is to blame for releasing a new movie at least once a year...
This is ironic and TRU thinks to think the same because they only give a little discount here:
Darth Vader's Bladebuilders lightsaber on the left sells for 27,99€ wheras the "old" TFA version does for 24,97€.
(https://i.imgur.com/sWO2P0E.jpg)
The regular price of TLJ's basic figure assortment dropped by a buck from 12,99€ to 11,99€. Now, the new SOLO assortment tries its best to sell for 12,99€ each. Its the same 5POA with the same weak ST characters, just in different packaging - this got to be good!
(https://i.imgur.com/P8kxJED.jpg)
Still, even main characters don't sell at that price - pegs stay full.
(https://i.imgur.com/PLobkRV.jpg)
This time I took a closer look at these 5POA figures, though. And I have to admit, the sculpts are pretty well done on some of them! But they still lack of articulation and accessories...such a shame. I wish the Emperor came at least with his force lighting or his old walking stick...but I guess you have to buy the TARGET exclusive 3-Pack to get that.
(https://i.imgur.com/fqdNjJv.jpg)
The SOLO 2-Packs have arrived, too, and the two with Boba and Maul are actually quite nice.One change compared to my last visit in April: The TLJ Emperor's Throne Room 3-Pack for 29,99€ was gone. And it wouldn't suprise me if it also sold only with massive discounts...20 bucks maybe? I might find out later...
(https://i.imgur.com/7jHHTt7.jpg)
34,99€ - 24,97€ - 20,-€...well, they almost got me here, but sorry - I still pass!
(https://i.imgur.com/0IgxX8K.jpg)
Vehicle & Creature Asst.
Hmm...all Wampa & Luke Sykwalker Sets are gone already...hmm, thats's strange I thought these Rathar's would sell right through...they are so hot! These were all Rathtars in TLJ packaging if you wonder. They sell for 24,99€ - and people go crazy for them here, so better get them now! ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/mCAZOWU.jpg)
The same day on Amazon.com
(https://i.imgur.com/YsYCF6W.jpg)
The Wampa and Enfys Nest sold very well on the other hand! And they did so for 27,99€. Only two units of Enfys Nest were left.
(https://i.imgur.com/LMD9z1T.jpg)
TLJ vehicles pile up - 3-6 of each! I just LOVE the Sequels...what a waist of resources they are...
(https://i.imgur.com/1r5flm9.jpg)
Not even the A-Wing sold...3 units here for 31,99€ each. I wonder for how long with that cool NERF feature...
(https://i.imgur.com/rpc7NMy.jpg)
And what is this supposed to be? I mean Star Wars and police is a nice idea basically, but...this is how it's meant to be?
(https://i.imgur.com/qHCnwZ3.jpg)
The Black Series - 6 inch
The SOLO Wave arrived with Solo, Lando and Mimban Trooper...retail price: 27,99€. The excluive Ben Kenobi Force Ghost sells for 29,99€ of course.
(https://i.imgur.com/7x77XKq.jpg)
Back in April there were 4 of these 4-Packs left. Well, one has sold since then I guess. The retail price started at 129,99€ - 99,99€ - 79,99€ - and now it's on sale for a sad 50€...for such a great set. Hasbro gives so much love to their 6 inch line, but I think the reception by the customers is not as good as it deserves to be.
(https://i.imgur.com/bhjPdSo.jpg)
Can you imagine that they retailed for 89,99€ when they came out? Now, they're almost half price and still don't sell. Although they look great!
(https://i.imgur.com/x4rgjKU.jpg)
The Vintage Collection
Here the regular price dropped, too! They started at 22,99€ - now they're 19,99€ - still a nightmare.
(https://i.imgur.com/3Xsnh0X.jpg)
4 figures of wave one are left. And I'm both surprised and happy the others did sell! Talking about Kylo and Snape...I mean Snoke! FO Stormtrooper, 2x TFA Rey (Jakku Outfit) and Jyn Erso were left today.
(https://i.imgur.com/FbMzJmC.jpg)
Miscellaneous
Oh, Porgs!! They doubled themselves since last time I was here.
(https://i.imgur.com/vZKJ52T.jpg)
And even more on discount...sad, sad...
(https://i.imgur.com/zFHPle2.jpg)
...
(https://i.imgur.com/Rxj7Ie8.jpg)
JAKKS Pacific Figures are on discount for quite a while now and they still don't sell...
I think this Vader is 1/2 scale and he is even taller with his arm up holding his lightsaber!
(https://i.imgur.com/czAf9nZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NV1FxIj.jpg)
But hey, Jyn is gone, now! She must've sold eventually!!
(https://i.imgur.com/CJN66Gz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xWH2IQr.jpg)
LEGO STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/C95tiN1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/osnMUuv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sy2GcqB.jpg)
The A-Wing was sold out...MRSP: 49,99€ -20% temporary discount: 40€
(https://i.imgur.com/KRVgfux.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ERRnYJ0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wpY8PIQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tsjdyFV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aUEBZu5.jpg)
MARVEL:
(https://i.imgur.com/CrOT2kz.jpg)
Other Cool Action Toys
(https://i.imgur.com/rpGglJi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1nFwHYX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5dqakNC.jpg)
MRSP: 49,99€ - for such a beast of a toy! 50 bucks and you're king and have the biggest toy of the line! If only...
(https://i.imgur.com/SNJEnMI.jpg)
Toys "R" Us shop window
This Toys "R" Us store is in a shopping mall. That's why it has got a shop window. And this store is the only TRU I know having one.
At the moment they decorated it with an enitre city from SIKU cars. SIKU is a German brand similar to Mattel's Matchbox or HotWheels:
(https://i.imgur.com/EAnNHOJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kVR3SX5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OR94CgN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/p25FnEd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/H9QSIDc.jpg)
Pet Shop
(https://i.imgur.com/WbG3QSQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Jijd27p.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wTRcNPr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hqx4wG8.jpg)
These little friends are so vivid and definitely brightened up my day even more! 0/
So I hope you enjoyed my store report! Happy hunting everyone!
- Philipp
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I liked that pet shop report. Looks like you have some full pegs and shelves.
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And this is what I found:
(https://i.imgur.com/KjJpzfe.jpg)
I couldn't pass on them for 50...the friend of mine from accross the country even got this set for another 20% off because he kindly asked for it! So he got it for 40€! I'm just fine having paid 50 because I know TRU need every single penny right now - I hope they'll last here at least...
Again, this 4-Pack started at 129,99€ when it hit shelves last year...
(https://i.imgur.com/tejF1Va.jpg)
75205 Mos Eisley Cantina - Toys "R" Us Exclusive - MRSP: 49,99€ (which is just too much...) - 20% - so I got it for 40€.
(https://i.imgur.com/TdU7XmK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YnDAibo.jpg)
75208 Yoda's Hut - MRSP: 29,99€ - they dropped it to a regular price of 24,99€ -20% discount = 20€ - Can't get it any cheaper! Even not on Amazon and if the price is the same on Amazon, I still prefer spending my money at TRU to support them. Mr Bezos got enough money already...
(https://i.imgur.com/6bbTX0i.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wgVaOpw.jpg)
I still wonder why LEGO doesn't include the number of pieces on the packaging here...it's just not there. I'll wirte and ask them.
So I hope you enjoyed my store report! Happy hunting everyone!
- Philipp
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Good stuff. So wish hasbro would do some of what Lego does.
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Another interesting and detailed store report.
The prices for 5POA figures and battle packs is still to high.
Amazon has much better deals at the moment.
Great to see the UCS Falcon at TRU. It is the typiclal LEGO strategy. First the sell it only in Lego stores and after a while the flood the market with their "exclusive" sets.
Oh and btw, TRU should have a look at those Porgs. These things multiply wildly ;).
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@Tamer: I agree! LEGO does many things very well! Certainly not everything if you're much into LEGO, but the fact that they release a good variety of sets of every era/theme/episode/setting in each of their waves probably contributes to their constant success! We can only hope, Hasbro will get the clue at some point, too! I just watch all the LEGO collectors be happy and let the LEGO sets inspire me for my own diorama and playset projects.
@FialaFernbrugg: Thank you! I took 50 pictures on my "hunt" - that's more than ever before! And I finally took a picture of the entire STAR WARS shelf! Next time I definitely have to take a picture from outside the store within the mall. A picture of the LEGO shelf would also be nice.
And I agree, but no more words should be wasted on 5POA stuff...let's hope Hasbro will figure something out and finally abandon these non-sellers and terrible peg warmers...
Yes, Amazon is so huge that they can even make other retailers adapt to their prices, which is pretty concerning. Amazon has gained an unhealthy power over the last years...Mr Bezos plays Monopoly very well - speaking of quantities and prices...I still order quite a bit on Amazon, too, but I rather support local stores and retailers.
Thank you for your feedback! It's always most appreciated! Have a great weekend!
- Philipp
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Store report: Toys "R" Us
Dresden, Germany
August - December 2018
Fri, September 21, 2018
This morning I looked at TRU's listings online and finally saw that the latest TBS6 wave was added to their online store. So I decided to visit my local Toys "R" Us today to see if at least one case arrived there, too.
(https://i.imgur.com/XSDDCxR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HOOHB3P.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MdUA29K.jpg)
Han Solo (Bespin) is currently unvailable online. I think Tarkin will have sold out by now, too...Amazon.de on the other hand offers him for 24,99€ with solid stock.
I was also looking for these "LEGO Bricktober Sets":
(https://i.imgur.com/IZLsSPr.jpg)
Especially for the Harry Potter one...
(https://i.imgur.com/drddmFC.jpg)
This was a special promotion: You got these excluive and limited minifigure sets as a bonus with a purchase of 30€+.
This time I went there by bus and really enjoyed the 40 minute ride reading in my histology book *yikes*
And this is what I found when I got there:
(Of course the LEGO bricktober sets were long gone...)
STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/ZsP3AwD.jpg)
Nothing's changed here...even Darth Sidious was hanging EXACTLY where I left him in August...pure coincidence.
(https://i.imgur.com/hOHHmMO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kHOVlRc.jpg)
Oh, on SALE down there...
(https://i.imgur.com/GxPlJnX.jpg)
The Force Link was reduced to 20€
Same with the TLJ 2-Packs: They went on sale for 20 bucks (from 24,99€), two different sets to choose from:
(https://i.imgur.com/dpwoLn8.jpg)
People struggle to get rid of these 2-Packs from Rogue One on eBay even for 10€...sad, but true. They were dumped by some major dealer here in Germany for very cheap and many people jumped on that boat thinking they could flip 5€ into 10€ within a blink...
And here's The Vintage Collection:
(https://i.imgur.com/q3avHyI.jpg)
...Wave 1
But hey, there was not only one, but TWO Rebel Soldiers hanging on the peg!
(https://i.imgur.com/MAJIhdu.jpg)
Don't worry, I left them there...
And besides the two units of the by far most awesome figure of this wave, there were also:
1x First Order Stormtrooper
2x Rey (Jakku)
1x Jyn Erso
- They've been rotting there for months now...good choice Hasbro! Congratulations! bbfet
(https://i.imgur.com/ZEfhRgf.jpg)
The Black Series - 6 Inch
Well, the new wave hit shelves, indeed:
(https://i.imgur.com/S8KCeyN.jpg)
Han, Qi’ra and Tobias were there, but Tarkin and the Rebel Fleet Trooper were gone already... :'(
Oh, look at this: All squids are finally given the boot...for 10 bucks and that's still too much...
(https://i.imgur.com/rRxn9py.jpg)
And these shelves empty out, too...slowly, but steady:
(https://i.imgur.com/bBScwie.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FQNoVs4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/I5kJzan.jpg)
The A-Wing and the Police Speeder were at 31,99€ last time - dropped to 25€ by now. Also this Crait Speeder thing is 20€ - half price!
Some other vehicles, JAKKS figures, remote control stuff and the Guardians of Evil Set sold out since last time - clearance complete for those items.
And the epic LEGO isle...I mean look at this Hasbro! What a selection of awesome sets...and this was not all (see above post from August):
(https://i.imgur.com/jT2ZrNm.jpg)
And today's special are...HOT WHEELS!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/nayOKFw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rjfEJWq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6MFSOfi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nXhfe9q.jpg)
I never knew they had such a big selection of licensed stuff...
(https://i.imgur.com/VpdPwwA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3vh59Ht.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/oBOpw1K.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ccw7ER8.jpg)
And this is what I got today for 3,99€ each:
(https://i.imgur.com/N84oKwR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0xyFpZj.jpg)
These are actually the very first blind bags I got from LEGO. I bought the complete 1st series of the Simpsons series in August - loose from a collector on eBay. So now I got both protagonists of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and where to find them...what a lucky strike! That was a fun trip!
I was also hoping to find TVC Wave 2. A friend of mine found a Death Trooper in his local TRU in the west (Düsseldorf) on Wednesday. The store here in Dresden might have it, too, but they won't hang it out as long as the peg is full with wave 1 figures...
I also hope that TRU Germany will get the TVC Imperial Combat Assault Tank, the TIE Fighter (SOLO & TVC) and TBS6 Zuckuss down the road...I might ask their consumer service, again. They added The Vintage Collection Wave 1 to their online store right after I asked them...pure coincidence, again!?
Have a great weekend everyone & happy hunting!
- Philipp
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Nice update.
I'm always in danger of getting a heart-attack when I see the price tag above the vintage figures. 19,99€ is really a slap in the face.
Too bad that the bricktober sets were already gone.
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Thank you! That’s excellently said! That’s also one reason why I left them there although the cards and blisters were in quite good condition! I just refuse to pay so much for a single 3.75” action figure - unless it’s Doctor Aphra and her Droids... ;)
The second reason is: I got enough Rebel Troopers already: two loose and four carded. Just let me know if you want one.
Collectors’ codex: if you see two or more highly sought after figures on the pegs, take one and leave the others for the next collector.
Let’s see when waves 2 & 3 hit Europe...
Oh by the way these Bricktober Sets sell for 30 to 90€ on ebay now...
- Philipp
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Yeah those vintage figure prices give me the willies.
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UPDATE:
TVC Wave 2 was added to the website of Toys “R” Us Germany today!
Three of the four sold out immediately, but will hopefully become available, again. But that also means they should arrive at stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland now, too.
I’ll definitely check my local TRU this week.
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I am telling you those vintage figures disappear quick on the pegs around here. Glad you have a place that is going to stock them.
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Thank you for the info.
It is interesting that they still use the wrong name for the Hovertank pilot.
The figures are phenomenal but I hope one day Disney and Hasbro will realize that their price policy is not realistic. 20€ for a 3,75" figure is not acceptable.
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It is sad when the price for a 3.75" figure pretty much is the same for their 6" figures.
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FialaFernbrugg: I'm absolutely on your side! I would love to support local stores more, but I don't pay insane prices just for the sake.
Tamer: Absolutely! And you were right on the TVC figures selling quickly! You'll probably like this next store report, too!
Store report: Toys "R" Us
Dresden, Germany
August - December 2018
Tue, October 2, 2018
(https://i.imgur.com/yGbsBPp.jpg)
Yes, I finally took a picture of my local Toys "R" Us, which is located within a mall here.
When I came there, I was surprised and a little shocked to see this:
(https://i.imgur.com/XvKdsws.jpg)
Ha, seems like Kylo Ren's TIE Fighter sold out! Maybe there were still some left in the back of the store where the actual LEGO isles are (didn't check though)... :D With a 57,99€ price tag for Kylo's fighter I would rather take the TIE Fighter from SOLO for 52,99€ instead (but both are still too expensive for what you get)...
Seriously interesting to me though is the fact that the regular retail price of the LEGO 75203 Hoth Medical Chamber dropped from 39,99€ to 34,99€. In comparsion the MRSP for the U.S. market is $29.99 and said to be too expensive!
(https://i.imgur.com/daVTE6Z.jpg)
Remember the BIG shelves right at the entrance of the store FULL with STAR WARS toys???
It's gone now!
(https://i.imgur.com/awKKYfR.jpg)
Empty shelves!!! But for the fairness of competition (plus the fact that I was a playmobil kid back in the days) I find it very good that Toys R Us also puts some playmobil product up in front of the store right at the entrance!
So I went to the back of the store and this is what I found there:
(https://i.imgur.com/5kmkQBW.jpg)
Unfortunately I didn't have the time to go through all the TBS 6 inch figures, but they got a decent pile of them on shelves! The latest SOLO wave maybe was even restocked...
(https://i.imgur.com/g5q6OEV.jpg)
Han Solo (Bespin) and Tobias Beckett WERE there this time!
(https://i.imgur.com/cUUYMQf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7hEmORV.jpg)
Jurassic World products were also moved to the back of the store...next to more empty shelves.
And here comes the best part at the very end of the isle:
(https://i.imgur.com/XbfhJAx.jpg)
Both Rebel Soldiers (Hoth) were still there, but the cards were further damaged in the meantime...maybe I should've saved them 11 days ago - one card has even been bent by now... :'( :-\ All cards (and blsiters) had little dents and scratches...
(https://i.imgur.com/gjSrtaU.jpg)
And this is what I hoped to see:
(https://i.imgur.com/JhQLKDZ.jpg)
TVC Wave 2 hit Toys R Us stores in Germany!
(https://i.imgur.com/F03wPlz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CaafJMX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jJmi4Sc.jpg)
Don't worry - I carefully hung them back onto the pegs - I refuse to pay 80€ ($89.60) for 4 figures - even though they are TVC! I bought Enfys Nest from tunghori today, instead. Yes, you can punch me for not supporting the brand, but some mysterious trader from Asia, instead...
At the beginning of the isle for Boys' toys was all the MARVEL stuff:
(https://i.imgur.com/orvKc7z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lLGc09V.jpg)
Currently you get 20% off all Avengers stuff!
(https://i.imgur.com/b3sD7G2.jpg)
So here is what I've got today! I spent 7,98€, again, and then went to IKEA to get some stuff, too: Today I pulled Cho Chang with her Owl and Tina Goldstein with her Hot Dog. I was hoping to find Professor Trelawney, but I didn't have much time to train my tactile skills...
(https://i.imgur.com/3ozeWnS.jpg)
I had to ask for the LEGO Harry Potter Minifigures this time because they were all gone and only a few were left at the information point. A very friendly employee then restocked the box on the shelf with the remaining blind bags and then even asked me if I would like to take the box, too. Otherwise he would've thrown it away anyway - Yes, sure! Can you believe that some collectors pay between 5 to 20 bucks for these boxes of older series by now?!
I supposed that Toys "R" Us is preparing for Christmas business already, but the same nice employee told me that they were just moving the STAR WARS section "somewhere else". He said the toys (TFA stuff) that was still on the front shelves JUST DOES NOT SELL!!
Sad, but true Disney!! For me this means: STAR WARS is NOT the hottest toy brand to be sold for X-Mas anymore, folks! (And honestly not the most appropriate, too).
By the way, this article proves that this is the case globally:
http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/2018-09-28-star-wars-action-figures-struggling-at-retail/
And here is what I listen to now to celebrate the evening, the successful hunt for Wave 2 and the fact that it's a holiday tomorrow here in Germany:
(double click and minimize the window again for full goodness!)
Happy hunting everyone!
- Philipp
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Nice to see that Wave 2 hitting. I have only seen one figure on my pegs. I am not getting too stirred up about it yet though, not with the Christmas shopping season getting ready to hit. They should restock those waves a few number of times I would think.
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Store report: Toys "R" Us
Dresden, Germany
August - December 2018
Sat, October 13, 2018
I haven't gotten to share this for a week now, but it's definitely worth it:
Last Saturday I visited a friend of mine and on the way there I quickly jumped off at Toys R Us again. Another buddy had sent me a picture from a Toys R Us store in the west of Germany on Friday:
(https://i.imgur.com/FHqs19M.jpg)
He also told me hat the pre-Christmas sale started on Saturday and if you looked close enough you found not one, but FOUR (4) different U.S. exclusives in the picture above!
So evidently some Toys R Us stores in Germany got these exclusives (Austria and Switzerland probably too!):
- TVC Rey (Island Journey) - 2018 Walmart exclusive
- TBS6 Chewbacca (SOLO) - 2018 TARGET & EB Games exclusive
- TBS6 Admiral Piett - 2018 Walgreens & EB Games exclusive
- TBS6 Inferno Squad Agent - 2017 GameStop exclusive
If this makes you curious like me I just had to take a look at my local TRU store and here is what I found there last week:
The shelves in the entrance area still have the reduced Star Wars merch and LEGO STAR WARS on them. The empty shelves on the left from last week were filled with girls' DIY make-up sets.
(https://i.imgur.com/9ajI68c.jpg)
Here's the STAR WARS section in the back of the store:
(https://i.imgur.com/I7E3Jm3.jpg)
TLJ and SOLO figures hanging on pegs:
(https://i.imgur.com/aAc2n6X.jpg)
If they only had a few more points of articulation and no ridiculous swivel hips...
(https://i.imgur.com/qPiTH5I.jpg)
And here comes the good stuff:
TBS 6" was reduced:
(https://i.imgur.com/pNCkpAF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/a7hFNZg.jpg)
TVC Wave 2 survived 12 days without a single purchase...
(https://i.imgur.com/01eqMTl.jpg)
Next to the STAR WARS section now is a toy line called "Jurassic Clash!":
(https://i.imgur.com/qaPrZEC.jpg)
Surprisingly Jurassic World toys are right next to those.
And RIGHT AT the entrance is a LEGO Harry Potter display which I didn't get to take pictures of last time because it was constantly crowded with people (both little and grown-ups...).
(https://i.imgur.com/24pZLV4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/J4p1LjO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UeGOXXl.jpg)
Most MRSP of these sets were reduced! The Great Hall (75954) for example was 99,99€ before and has a 93,99€ price tag now. LEGO blind-bag Minifugures were completely sold out now and I hope they'll be available again, soon.
The new LEGO STAR WARS X-Wing with a high MRSP of 99,99€ is on sale for 78,98€ now (unfortunately I couldn't take a picture)
At the cash desk a bad surprise expected me:
(https://i.imgur.com/tnw8MCY.jpg)
Another friend of mine sent me this image.
And this is what I got:
(https://i.imgur.com/0xvzZky.jpg)
I got the TVC Imperial Tank Driver for a friend of mine. Giraffe Geoffrey was reduced from 5,99€ to 3,98€ - he was just too nice to pass on. And One Piett came with me, too.
But indeed there was some trouble at checkout: The store was open for just 10 minutes when I got there and prices on shelves were not registered in the system, yet. So I had to clearify that the subtotal was too high! I expected to pay 47€ instead of 60€...
- Philipp
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After my visit I checked their German online store and new items were listed, too:
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TVC figures were reduced from 19,99€ MRSP to 17,98€ pre-xmas sale. Wave 2 was out of stock (of course), but Wave 1 is still available even online (except for you know which one...)
And even the three different US exclusives were listed and still in stock & ready for delivery! Worth mentioning here is that their MRSP is not 27,99€, but 34,99€ like Commander Gree's was, too. So it saves people here 10 bucks to get them on sale NOW! TVC Rey (Island Journey) however is listed with a regular price of 19,99€ and is also currently on sale for 17,98€.
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I took screenshots of all items of interest:
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The firend of mine who told me about the sale at Toys R Us also sent me these local finds:
Super market chain real,- (similar to Walmart and Target) has TBS6 (blue) figures on sale for 12€ now (27,95€ before) and he even found a little treasure among them.
3.75" Rogue One figures showed up a a retail store called "kik" - a textile discounter - for 7,99€ instead of...14,99€...well...yeah...some were even sold for that much.
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I can't find that new vintage wave for anything. Oh well, can't say I have really looked all that hard either.
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Nice update and thx for all the information.
I think 18€ is still very expensive but some of the Vintage figures are worth the price.
Did you see the Imperial Assault Tank in the store?
Amazon raised the price for the tank from 108 to 112€. This is madness.
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Tamer: That's unfortunate! I hope TVC figures will hit pegs before Christmas in your area, too!
FialaFernbrugg: Thank you for your comment! No, unfortunately the Imperial Combat Assault Tank was not there. But the four exclusive figures were a BIG surprise to me! I still have to write to the customer service of Toys R Us and ask them if they will get it. I'll do it now.
Yes, I'm aware of the price on Amazon. Patience my firend. There are still some German online stores which offer the tank for 95€ - still too much! I cannot wait to get my hands on this beauty, but I wait, too! Maybe Amazon.com will bring the solution either before or after Christmas. Also the TVC TIE Fighter dropped from $80 to $40 in some Walmart stores.
Have a nice weekend!
- Philipp
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Store report: Toys "R" Us
Dresden, Germany
August - December 2018
Sat, October 27, 2018
The STAR WARS shelves were quite messy today. Two weeks ago I was there on a Saturday morning. Today I was there in the evening - employees were ready for the weekend and children were playing around with all the awesome toys. I tell you Christmas madness is in full progress! It was quite busy in the mall, also at Toys R Us and most importantly: PEOPLE ACTUALLY BUY STUFF! In stores - NOT online!! Take that Amazon!
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Jurassic World
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Hot Wheels
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Mattel never fails by giving you value to the dollar:
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And I'm always impressed by the size of their sets! Come on Hasbro! You can do that, too!
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Today's special feature:
bruder
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Bruder is a German Toy Company. "Bruder" is the German word for brother and they produce 1/16 scale vehicles, figures and accessories of a very durable plastic (which is almost completely recycalbe!) and of highest quality made in Germany.
If you want to know more about them, this video might interest you:
(sorry for the inferior quality - it's only 240p at best)
To me bruder is one secret champion! I know that my children will get from me some day...
LEGO
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100€? NO WAY! 80€ - well that's more like it, but still too much...
And here is what I found for me today:
Surprisingly these Bricktober sets returned to Toys R Us! Back in the end of September an employee told me that they sold out immediately and they'd NEVER come back - back then (October had not even started) you got a free 4-figure set for free with a purchase of LEGO for 30€ or more. Today the same guy told me it was known from the beginning that these would return...very funny mister! I'm just glad I didn't shell out 50 bucks on eBay! Thanks for nothing!
So these 4 different sets are currently sold in stores for 14,99€ each - as long as supplies last. They are already sold out online. In the United States they are sold exclusively at Barnes and Noble for JUST 8 bucks! If I was you I'd buy 10 of them!
4 figures for 15€ just saved me a single bug compared to blind bag figures...not the greatest deal, but I will never find this LIMITED EDITION set cheaper ever again here...
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Today Toys R Us disappointed me a bit - everything was messy and employees were quite naughty (which is reasonable after a long and busy week), but I didn't get my 2€ back I overpaid for the TVC Tank Driver 2 weeks ago...
- Philipp
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Nice report
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Tamer: Thank you, Shawn!
Store report: Müller
Dresden, Germany
Thu, November 1, 2018
Yesterday, I went to Müller (Mueller), which
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And they even got 4 TVC figures on the isle!
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Jurassic World
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LEGO
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Carrera
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- Philipp
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Interesting report.
The Star Wars product range at Müller is pretty small compared to TRU. Same situation here in austria.
Are the 20% discount considered on the price tags?
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FialaFernbrugg: Müller has got a MASSIVE selection of toys here! This store has two floors, of which one is dedicated to toys, media and games completely! I was very surprised when I got there!
The 20% discount were given on the regular price tag at checkout. So I paid 14,39€ for the Rebel Soldier.
Have a nice Sunday!
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Store report: Toys "R" Us
Dresden, Germany
Sat, November 10, 2018
A weird and a bad surprise:
Just stepped into TRU on that Saturday and only made two new sights:
They put out two more TBS 3.75" figures from 2015. I guess they found them somewhere in their stock. I bought Jyn and Cassian for 10€ each ealier this year...
2x Admiral Ackbar
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And here comes the bad surprise:
They received ANOTHER case of TVC Wave 1 AFTER they already had a case of Wave 2...and even the Rebel Soldier doesn't sell for 19,99€ each...
Horrible distribution everywhere...
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Store report: Toys "R" Us
Dresden, Germany
Sat, December 8, 2018
My family visited me here in Dresden and we went to the mall. Good occasion for a quick update.
Spoiler: Still no TVC Imperial Combat Assault Tank...
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They got Enfys and her Swoop Bike - nice!
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And also the latest wave of 2-Packs:
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Something happened to the TBS6 prices...
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And even TVC figures dropped to a regular price of 15,99€ now! We're getting closer to affordable conditions, again...
(https://i.imgur.com/J9d8ENy.jpg)
And I finally bought my first own car! Toys "R" Us had a selecetion of premium models: Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Maserati...guess which one I took?
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I am most happy with my Landspeeder...
Talking about value...
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And I found another nice cabinet to display my collection on sale for 125€ instead of 215€:
(https://i.imgur.com/Hv7n1iT.jpg)
More images follow as soon as it is delivered.
UPDATE: The cabinet was delivered right before the Holidays! I just posted new pictures of my setup:
(https://i.imgur.com/lQXrKk1.jpg)
See more after the jump (Reply #6):
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10225.0
Have a wonderful 3rd Advent everyone!
- Philipp
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Very nice display cabinet. Bummer on seeing more of Wave 1, I am seeing the same thing in my stores too. I don't think Hasbro or their Toy Reps to the stores are ever gonna get it right.
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Thank you Tamer! I really hope to fianally get part of my collection on display, again, next year.
Yes, and I was shocked to see this happen in the U.S., too, even after Wave 3 was on pegs!
- Philipp
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The cabinet looks really nice. I can't wait to see some pics with some Star Wars figures in it.
Congratulations to your first car purchase ;).
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I went to my local Toys "R" Us last Saturday and there is nothing new. The TLJ/SOLO figures are down to 9,99€ instead of 11,99€ at the moment. TVC Wave 3 has sold out completely and I do hope they'll receive another case. Wave 4 (Wave 20) would be awesome, too!
Enfys Nest Swoop Bike sells for 27,99€ here.
- Philipp
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Store Report:
Toys "R" Us - Smyths Toys
Dresden, Germany
The end of an era...
It's been a while since I looked up the online store of Toys "R" Us. So when I entered toysrus.de in my web browser last week, I was surprised when I was redirected to smythstoys.com.
https://www.smythstoys.com/de/de-de/?trdr=1
So I did some research and soon found out the obvious. The Irish toy store, which bought Toys "R" Us Switzerland, Austria and Germany, has conducted the complete re-branding of all former TRU stores, now.
I couldn't resist to check if something changed at my local store, too:
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The sign behind the entrance says: "We are reorganizing for you! Thank you for your understanding." Also cameras have been installed as well.
Apart from the new brand the first thing I noticed was the different way, products are presented now:
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(https://i.imgur.com/C51A18q.jpg)
Most notably LEGO sets from different themes are displayed on top of the shelves, now. Most significantly LEGO's more expensive sets are both - displayed and stored up there. Same goes for other brands with big toys/boxes i.e. Bruder above the Schleich assortment at the entrance area. The Khetanna would look great up there, too!
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TBS6 Zuckuss is available online at Smyths, but hasn't arrived at retail, yet. Overall the STAR WARS section has become signifcantly smaller here...
Most SOLO figures have sold...4 left
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...wheras TLJ figures are still warming the pegs...about 28 left.
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Jurassic World and MARVEL are doing okay.
Didn't spend much time at Toys - eh Smyths and made another quick stop at another store with new franchise either, which is comparable to 5 below, Dollar General or Dollar Tree:
They have a nice selection for craft supplies there:
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And also some artificial plants and decorations that might be suitable for model buildung...
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Let's see where this path goes and how the STAR WARS brand does at Smyths in the future.
Most frustrating to me is - as predicted throughout ALL fan websites and forums - TVC Wave 1 is clogging the pegs and block new waves to be ordered...THIS IS MADNESS!
- Philipp
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Keep hoping the giraffe can make a come back here in the states. Looks like you at least have a new store to go into to look though. My local store still sits empty.
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That's a very interesting info.
I have not noticed that Smyths bought TRU Europe.
Thanks for the info.
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Tamer: Well, I keep my fingers crossed! According to this article, chances are good to see Toys "R" Us return home:
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/11/business/toys-r-us-return/index.html
Smyths Toys bought all TRU stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. They are now rebranded, but basically the same stores with the same inventory, but different look. That might change in the future.
It's still a precious gift to customers that this Irish toy trader maintained these local stores - the legacy of Geoffrey the Giraffe...
FialaFernbrugg: I'm surprised and a little shocked to hear that my friend! :)
- Philipp
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Hope it happens.
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Store report: Smyths Toys
Dresden, Germany
Mon, April 15, 2019
On Monday, after a long time, I went toy hunting, again. I went to Smyths and Mueller.
And this is what I found at Smythys:
STAR WARS
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The first wave of the new 6" Archive Line has hit shelves here! A friend of mine told me after my find, that they hang around for two weeks so far. They received 4 sets here in Dresden. Boba Fett sold 3 times so far. Interesting to note is that the Archive Line and the latest regular TBS 6" figures have increased. They now cost 26,99€ while the older figures are still tagged at 22,99€ at the same time!
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I was tempted to buy one of the many Hux figs hanging around - just for the mouse droid and the coat. I absolutely dislike his character and Disney's implication to the 3rd Reich and analogy to Hilter. Maybe I buy it for 3 bucks...
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These new Resistance and Galaxy of Adventures figure stand/hang apart from the other figures. Lightsabers hang between them. They're also positioned in a height of about 1,70 meters - impossible for children to reach. Got a bad feeling about these...they cannpt tell me that the targeted audience are adults to buy these figures for their little ones at that price point! For 13,99€ they rather buy a LEGO Battle Pack!
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Jurassic World
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FORTNITE
Most famous among the young generation...and they even have action figures, now:
Price: 11,99€
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Hot Wheels
Began with this rather silly wave of vehicles...
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MAJORETTE
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And here's what I got:
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- LEGO 75229 Death Star Escape - 20,99€ - MRSP: 29,99€ (I'm sure SithLord229 likes this set, too!)
- Coconut fibre - 1,99€ - from a pet shop to finally make my Endor dioramas look better. Thanks to hemble for the advice!
- Acrylic paint - foilage green - 1,89€ - special thanks to Frank Diorio from Diorama Workshop for his great advice! He recommends using (cheaper) acrylic paint to dry brush plastic plants in order to make them look more reaslistic.
- wrapping paper 2x1 meter - 0,59€ - because it's hard to find neutral wrapping paper people around here, seriously!
- glas bottle - 2,89€ - to refill with water and to avoid plastic (a big trend among students here.)
(https://i.imgur.com/PsCupSr.jpg)
The left part of the plant is painted. I painted the leafes from below.
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Now thats a store report. Folks are loving the Boba Fett Archive Figure. Guess we are getting one on a 40th Anniversary Card now too.
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Great store report. The figures now have an appropriate sales price.
I think you found a good paint for the plants.
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Thank you gentlemen, it was quite fun to go through all the stores. What I found on my second run at Mueller on Monday was even better though!
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Store report: Müller
Dresden, Germany
Mon, April 15, 2019
Star Wars
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The Probe Droid with Vader were the only set among 7 Rathars! The Wampa wasn't reduced to 15€.
Revell
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LEGO
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Jurassic World
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The Stegosaurus was in discount for 16,00€ instead of 24,99€. Two were there, one was picked by a customer right before me - I got the last one there.
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Carrera & Cars:
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(https://i.imgur.com/CQaA1uz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/A7qzPeN.jpg)
DICKIE TOYS - 1/24 scale
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HOT WHEELS
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- Jurassic World - Stegosaurus - 16,00€
- Star Wars Probe Droid & Darth Vader - 15,00€
And it's great to see the passion for records is coming again! Even masterpieces of today are produced on vinyl, again!
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- Philipp
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Just came home from my grocery store, which is similar to Walmart.
There I saw LEGO's 75182 Republic Fighter Tank 49% off! There were 4 sets left on the shelf!
(https://i.imgur.com/DYhDVXL.jpg)
Such a massive discount was impossible for LEGO Star Wars sets before the Disney era.
Meanwhile on Amazon...
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(https://i.imgur.com/IaufjGM.jpg)
And also these Siku Cars were on discount for 2,99€ - Siku is a German brand that produces high-quality die-cast models in several scales! Cars in 1:50 scale come with rubber tires and opening doors.
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- Philipp
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Nice deal. I wish I could find stuff like this at my Grocery Store.
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Store report: Müller
Dresden, Germany
Mon, May 20, 2019
THIS IS WHAT EVERYONE PREDICTED TO HAPPEN, HASBRO!!!
When the return of the Vintage Collection was announced by Hasbro in 2017, collectors were excited all over the world! But most of us had a bad feeling about the selection of characters for the first wave of TVC figures: Only REPACKS of characters of the Sequels and Jyn from Rogue One. The only figure of the Lucas films was also the hottest of the entire wave: The Rebel Hoth Soldier, which of course was only included ONCE per case.
Seeing THIS 2 YEARS LATER just makes me MAD!!! The Vintage Collection returned even weaker as it ended in 2012. Nobody is buying that Sequel crap and everybody knew it! Now, Müller and Toys "R" Us (now Smyths Toys) are the only major retailers I know of, who actually carry The Vintage Collection here in Germany. Every since the first Wave hit shelves back in 2018, these figures just ROT on pegs and keep following waves to become available.
Left on shelves here were: Kylo, Snoke and Rey. This is just outraging! And I don't expect Müller to order another case of TVC...
(https://i.imgur.com/oUMUYLn.jpg)
The rest hasn't change much compared to my last hunt back in April:
I got no words for this. I cannot believe how Disney is ruining my favorite franchise...
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- Philipp
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I cannot believe that you have these just sitting on the shelves over there!
They never even showed up in the US.
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Everything looks so nice and orderly. My stores always look like a buzzsaw has gone through the aisle and pegs when I show up. Off to share.
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TheSpectre: Ah, now I see the picture you attached. Didn’t know what you meant. Yes, I’m not familiar with the JW merch, but it sells well here. Dinosaurs always do. But some products doesn’t and is marked down quite a bit. The new Legacy dinosaurs look even better and more realistic.
Tamer: Yes, Müller is VERY clean and organized. Most stores here are, but not all by far! You can compare Müller to Wallgreens. Grocery stores are a little more messy than drug stores/pharmacies.
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Store report: real,-
NRW, Germany
Sat, June 1, 2019
This makes me sad and mad at the same time. This grocery store can be best compared to WalMart. They used to carry TVC and TBS in both scales. Now, take a look what’s left on pegs there. TLJ stuff still rotting there - even some TFA Basic Figures haven’t sold in 4 YEARS!
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LEGO have got a beautiful selection of sets. Prices are high at real,- though (MRSP).
Also Mattel and playmobil are restocked on a regular basis. They got much better distribution than Hasbro - sad but true.
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I have never went down the LEGO road as their stuff is so nice I know I wouldn't be able to get and display it all. Still nice stuff.
Too bad about TLJ stuff on your pegs.
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Tamer: That's a good point! LEGO sets take up a lot of space, too and space on shelves needs to be used well. My collection focus remains Hasbro Star Wars 3.75" action figures.
I'm aware that much has already been said about how poorly the merchandise for TFA and TLJ has sold, but the impact of this might be visible at retail here now as well:
Store report: Smyths Toys
Dresden, Germany
Wed, June 12, 2019
Smyths Toys reorganized their new store here completely! The first change was that different brands are displayed together and right up to the ceiling. Must look even more impressive to children than it already does to me as a 6' guy.
Now, they moved all aisles heading to the cash desks. So now people can look deeply into these "bays" from the hallway of the mall - it looks quite impressive and makes one curious to walk into the store. It looks more open now. Have a look yourself:
(https://i.imgur.com/WUEJujK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RynpU0a.jpg)
Now here comes the shocking part: The section for STAR WARS action toys is even smaller now!
(https://i.imgur.com/GmdWHvG.jpg)
And I really do hope this is only due to the movement of inventory...
Some of the Archive Line and regular TBS6 figures have sold. All Boba Fett's were gone. 2x Bossk, 2x Luke (X-Wing) and 4x IG-88 were left.
(https://i.imgur.com/7ULotdv.jpg)
Interesting to note is that IG-88 can be found in a silver and a brass/golden finish:
(https://i.imgur.com/EtXEwCW.jpg)
LEGO
The new Harry Potter and STAR WARS Summer sets have arrived - some are on sale right away:
(https://i.imgur.com/LsfLKEy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8FIdf6L.jpg)
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Jurassic World, Transformers and WWE
Action Toys have gotten less and less space on pegs and shelves over the years. The selction for King Kong, MARVEL and Transformers were pretty messy. I'll take another look in a couple weeks.
FORTNITE figures have become a huge thing though. Boys are even taking a look at them! Stunning.
(https://i.imgur.com/Yn6hxZC.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/bDGH274.jpg)
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bruder is also an amazing brand with their massive selection of 1/16 scale vehicles made in Germany. You can have tons of fun with those everywhere - espsecially outdoors!
(https://i.imgur.com/q45XXJ0.jpg)
And this is what I got today:
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(https://i.imgur.com/0cL90lz.jpg)
Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot)
I've already hears about inferior quality of these repacks in terms of paint apps. And I can confirm some of them are not as good as their original releases. I like the photo-real face prints though. They're a great update! Looking forward to seeing updated Yoda, Anakin and Maul in person.
(https://i.imgur.com/lb1jeTD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ogCw2TK.jpg)
I really like the packaging design of the Archive Line.
(https://i.imgur.com/r87qXf6.jpg)
IG-88
I got the "silver finish" version
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One obvious disadvantage of buying at retail is that packaging, cardbacks and blisters always have scratches unless you got them right off the box...still I wannt to support local retailers as much as I can.
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I hope that the Archive Line sells well so that Smyth's Toys will order Wave 2 as well.
- Philipp
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Yeah I would have picked the more silver IG88 too. Some folks will want that golden version to try and sell it as a "variant"
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Tamer: Really? Haha oh well, at least most Star Wars fans are creative even at scalping.
I think it’s nice to have the choice between two versions. The brass finish looks nice, too, but I think we both agree that the silver finish is more accurate to ESB.
I just came across this price reduction here:
Smyths Toys is now selling the (former Walmart/Entertainment Earth Exclusive) TVC Rey (Island Journey) for 9,00€ instead of the initial 19,99€. All other TVC figures are still sold at 15,99€.
It seems the demand for Rey is saturated by now... ;)
https://www.smythstoys.com/de/de-de/spielzeug/action-und-abenteuer/star-wars/star-wars-black-series-figur-rey-island-journey-ca-10-cm-e2261-/p/8040436
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Nice price. I don't think I ever saw this one on the pegs at my local store.
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Well, they didn’t show up here in Dresden either. They were only available online. And honestly I didn’t expect her to become available at a retailer outside the U.S. at all because she was meant to be a Walmart Exclusive. But the last years have shown that all Walmart Exclusives would eventually become available (TBS3.75, TVC TIE Fighter) through third party sellers/Walmart getting rid of their stock.
But here it is: A friend of mine sent me this picture of 7 Reys hanging on pegs in the West of Germany. Here’s the evidence that the rest of Smyth’s stock is showing up at stores for 9,-€.
Also the new LEGO set of the Flint Stones hit retail:
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Now, here’s BIG news! Smyth’s Toys has the TVC VC140 Stormtrooper IN STOCK online. But they haven’t arrived in any of their stores, yet, if they do at all.
My interpretation is this:
Smyths have noticed how hot this figure is and that it sells quicker than water runs down the drain.
So I assume they ordered SOLID CASES of this bad boy. Evidence for this is that no other figures were listed besides the Stormtrooper and NO new figures showed up ever (online or in stores) past Wave 2 of The Vintage Collection. Thanks to the horrible choice of characters for Wave 1 clogging pegs to this day while Wave 2 sold right through meanwhile.
The price of 18,99€ is another evidence that they know how well this army-bulder sells. The regular price for TVC at Smyths is 15,99€.
And they also limited the quantity of units to 3 per order.
Very interesting. I discovered this news just this morning and I’m curious if they will sell out by the end of the day...
Let’s hope Hasbro will produce at least 10 times the amount of units of this guy than they normally do.
“This is madness!“
https://www.smythstoys.com/de/de-de/spielzeug/action-und-abenteuer/star-wars/star-wars-black-series-imperial-stormtrooper/p/178469
- Philipp
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Add to Reply #93 & 94:
Well, if you look for "Star Wars" on Smyths Toys (including all LEGO items which also show up by searching for "Hasbro Star Wars" even first!), the Stormtrooper is right on top now. It's the NEWEST add to their website and is now even the #1 bestseller already (see pictures of evidence below)! Look Smyths and Hasbro how well The Vintage Collection can actually sell!
Category selected: bestsellers / best selling items:
Some stock is definitely moving right now!
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Glad to see your gonna be able to get a few. I need to go on a run myself.
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Thank you, Tamer! The VC Stormtroopers have arrived by now and I will share some pictures as soon as I get to open the package.
Store report: Smyths Toys
Dresden, Germany
Sat, June 29, 2019
So to my surprise, the VC 140 Stormtrooper is still available online at Smyths Toys. The store finder even shows that they are available IN stores! And 5 units were supposed to hang on pegs here in Dresden. So I stepped by there yesterday, shortly before they closed at 8 pm and this is what I found:
The Star Wars section was moved around the corner. Last time I went there, they were all at the front of the tall isle. Now, there are only the cosplay items like masks and lightsabers.
Above the TBS Archive figures were three vehicles left: The blue A-Wing reduced from 25,00€ to 19,00€, the Police Speeder for 15,00€ and Kylo's TIE for 29,00€.
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All regular Black Series 6" figures are regularly at 22,99€, now. The exclusive Ben Kenobi (Force Spirit) and Val even dropped to 15,00€. The new Phasma with damaged mask arrived. But no Zuckuss, 4-LOM, Chewbacca (SOLO) or even Dengar were ever on pegs here. They are just listed on their websote. At least we got Phasma - the next hot candidate to rot on shelves for a long while.
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And to my disappointment there was not a single TVC Stormtrooper. Still the same figures from Wave 1 for 15,99€ - I wonder when they go on sale for 6 bucks or so...
TLJ figures dropped to 3,00€. At checkout I found out that they start from 3 bucks. Smyths makes a difference between each character and sells each figure at a different price!
- General Hux - 3,00€
- Rose & her pilot sister - 4,00€ each
- DJ - 6,00€
Don't know about the others. I think it's ridiculous and caused an uneccessary jam at the cash desk. The SOLO assortment is 5,00€ online and still 7,50€ here in Dresden. Well, Toys "R" Us was a little more expensive, but at least the price tags showed the actual price.
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These GOA figures dropped from 14,99€ to 9,99€ - it's still a joke. The Deluxe Vehicle asst. dropped to 19,99€ - actually a fair price for Enfys Nest's Swoop Bike. And I wonder where all the Rathtars have gone - how did they get rid of all these? Maybe threw them away? Did they finally sell for 5 bucks?!
The Resistance assortment is now 9,99€ instead of 11,99€. There was also one 2-Pack with Lando from the SOLO line left for 15,00€. TLJ 2-Packs still at 19,99€.
(https://i.imgur.com/1V7mZy4.jpg)
So I did it! I bought a 5 POA figure of The Last Jedi. Actually three of them...paid 11 bucks for all of them. Rose is gonna be a technician on Tatooine, her sister will be a pilot from Blue Squadron from Rogue One or go on a diorama at some point. Heil Hux will be taken apart to become an Imperial Commander - at least his coat is. It's nice - I like it. And the MSE drodud was worth the 3 bucks I paid for him. And the rest of Hux? I think I will burn it.
I wanted to take DJ as a background character, too. But not for 6€. I left it at the cash desk. The situation alone was awkward enough with all the people waiting behind me. The staff didn't know much about their assortment. I had to explain to them, that they were all from the same assortment, showed them the picture of the price tag. But they were all tagged differently. On the phone they claimed them to be 6" figures first and that they're 22,99€ each in the first place. I was right before dropping them all and leave.
Of course I only bought this trash to clear shelves. You gotta believe me. Cheers.
- Philipp
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Nice purchase.
Can't wait to see the imperial officer custom figure with the Hux coat.
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Thank you! I will use one of the TAC Death Star Troopers I got from ebay. They’re missing their helmets anyway. Should be done pretty quickly by removing one arm, put on the coat, re-attach the arm and add a hat. After Monday things will be less stressful again.
- Philipp
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Yesterday, my buddy in the West of Germany sent me an update: The VC140 Stormtrooper has been put out there. The store finder of Smyths Toys shows that 5 units are supposed to be here in Dresden, too, but when I checked my local Smyths last week, I didn’t find any. I’m sure they just didn’t put them out, because Wave 1 is still blocking the one peg they give the TVC line there.
So it’s 18,99€ - while regular TVC figures are 15,99€. Smyths seem to know about the hot stuff. And the Stormtrooper is not even an exclusive figure. It’s also nice to know that they come on English card with just one line in the name bar (pill).
Steep prices these days...even at retail.
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I checked the pegs yesterday too. No new Stormy for me yet either.
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MEGA Store report: Smyths Toys & real,-
Germany: Düsseldorf, Neuss, Duisburg
Mon, July 22, 2019
Triple Force Monday
I'm back home! And yesterday my buddy and I met to go for a toy hunt due to the lack of newness at San Diego Comic Con! And let me tell you if I had a camera we would've taken you with us and put the video on YouTube - we had some serious fun!
So we met at Smyths Toys in Düsseldorf at 10 am and this is what we found there:
Düsseldorf
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The Black Series figures were a little "hidden" down there. But maybe this was the reason I found 4 Black Series figures that have become pretty hard to find - especially at retail! I don't remember seeing this Praetorian Guard anywhere at retail before. Also the AT-AT Driver and the Snowtrooper are some pretty awesome army-builders. Those price stickers are just a pain in the toe, though...at least you can peel them off.
Also found a Rey (Island Journey) in pretty good condition. I took her and left 9€ at the first Smyths we went to.
Wave 1 was still rotting on pegs, but hey - at least they sold Snoke!
Neuss
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Our second stop was a 15 minute ride away. We were surprised to see Zuckuss there. But 29,99€ is just too much, although it's an excellent figure! When I uploaded the pictures here I then realized this was a reduced price already...if you need a squad of Rose Ticos, you can have 7 of them for 4€ each. GOA and Resistance figures are 9,99€ each here, too.
The best thing to me was to see the TVC Stormtrooper out in the wild! They had five of them on the peg. Also that TBS Chewie from SOLO for 14,99€ is a nice deal!
There was also some Godzilla action going on! Man, is this a massive toy! And those Harry Potter dolls also found some fans here. After that we had lunch at IKEA - was good!
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Duisburg
Our third stop was also the most exciting one:
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real,-
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Nice to see those R1 Stormies. I have yet to get one of those. I need to get off my duff and get a few.
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Thanks again for the detailed store reports.
Looks like you had a lot of fun.
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Thanks for your feedback, gentlemen. I do hope you can secure some of those R1 Stormies for yourselves! No need to mention how awesome they are. I managed to get four carded ones so far, but no loose Stormtrooper, yet. I hope tunghori will get some more some day...
- Philipp
When I was back home I went to my local Comic Shop - always nice to step by there.
Also nice to see older figures hanging on pegs going as far back as 2002...where did all the years go?
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The Current State of the Brand
So on Friday I went on a toy hunt for my birthday. It's been a busy weekend so I didn't get to share what I found earlier.
But here it is: I went to
- Müller
- SpieleMax
- TK Maxx
Wanted to go to Smyths, but it was a little hot and people are tired on Fridays and I didn't want to risk any drama or accident.
Müller
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Zuvio - 4 times - anyone in for 8 bucks?
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Jurassic World
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Clearance Aisle
It's sad to see that STAR WARS has become a clearance brand since Disney bought the franchise. The evidence is found everywhere!
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SpieleMax
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G scale model trains
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TK Maxx
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KARSTADT
My cell phone was running out of storage here, but I needed to take a picture of this here:
To me it best shows how much damage Disney caused to the franchise! The card games on the right were released back in 2005 already! And they STILL sell at 4,99€! The prices for OT & PT related products are stable!
That TFA card game has a MRSP of 9,99€ - no need to mention it's double the price - and is now on clearance for 2 bucks! Nothing more to say.
(https://i.imgur.com/FGfqh2R.jpg)
And on my way back I saw this nice object here:
(https://i.imgur.com/3p4AaM1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vCnvvrz.jpg)
It might actually belong to Iron Man...
So I had a nice birthday with some toy hunting and good ice cream.
- Philipp
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Man, that is a nice bike!
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Another very informative store report.
It is interesting to see how they sell off the Solo Prequel stuff.
I love the pic of the comic store. Makes me nostalgic.
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Tamer: Indeed! I wish the shade would’ve been less though. The paint of that bike just looked brilliant - like Iron Man’s armor...
FialaFernbrugg: Thanks for coming by my friend! It’s good to see you back around. I actually have much more to show you. Many pictures to share, but more on that on Thursday...
Have a good & safe weekend gentlemen!
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Darth More being a happy Sith to find Star Wars Figures at his “dollar store“ for 5 bucks 50 each...
Meanwhile in America...
What’s wrong here?!
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Discount & Dollar Stores
August - October 2019
This picture actually made me go hunting:
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But later on Facebook I found out that this was only displayed in a new Dollar Store for its opening day...
Rogue One Deals
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After I stepped into all 8 stores around my area I can reconstruct that they had the folllowoing waves/cases:
TFA Asst.
R1 Asst.
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A pity they haven't had this one, yet:
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Everythin' on discoun' @real,-...an' a lil' difrent, to!
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Still too much money honey! Need a Zuvio for 12 bucks eh?
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playmobil will always be a brand I will buy for my kids...
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Store report: real,- (probably the shortest one you'll ever read)
Duisburg, Germany
Fri, September 27, 2019
STAR WARS action toys have become THAT popular here in Germany, you even have to look for them! They're hidden well! Or have vanished completely...
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Interesting shot of the one FO Stormtrooper with his head on backwards. Pretty cool.
Think that was factory or someone replaced a figure?
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Good mornin' and thanks Tamer! I'm pretty sure this is another tale of bubblegate! I supose this one fell off the card, a customer found it and an employee re-attached the bubble with tape. Or a kid ripped the bubble off the card and his/her mom didn't want to buy it. Could be a thousand different stories. The ending is: The tray is reverse, now.
Needed to catch up on this topic a bit...sorry for the delay.
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TFF kinda Madness!
Triple Force Buy- & Cryday on October 4, 2019
Special thanks to Dan for providing me these pictures because I didn't go hunting at Midnight on TFF.
Smyths Toys Super Stores - Midnight Madness in Wuppertal & Cologne, Germany
Talking 'bout solid cases of TVC & TBS...so let the Sharknado begin...
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Reylo Only
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Store report: Smyths Toys
Essen, Germany
Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Today after work I stopped by at Smyths Superstores in Essen. And let me tell you this was the saddest and most disappointing* visit there since they bought Toys "R" Us Germany...
Last time I've been there was about 8 years ago...
*only regarding the Star Wars aisle with Hasbro's products.
The depressing TVC selection:
1x Zorii Bliss
1x Rey (Island Journey)
1x Snoke
1x Rey (Jakku)
for 17,99€ each...truly ridiculous!
TBS
11x Zuckuss
That's it.
Other than that: 5 inch GOA figures and roleplay toys - seems they will reduce the Star Wars aisle to lightsabers only, soon.
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Folks for being a movie year, this is beyond alarming! I think the state of the franchise couldn't be more devastating. I don't know why Hasbro produces so much trash. By now I even think Disney are not the only ones to blame for so much harm to the brand. So much bull**** happening...
Remember when Hasbro had a selection like this for their Star Wars brand and everytjing was actually available at brick & mortar?!
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Nice to see those vintage figures and new six inchers on the pegs.
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That is the smallest Star Wars section I've seen in a Smyths store so far.
Even the stores here in Austria have a better assortment.
Thank you for sharing.
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Tamer: Indeed, and the Knight of Ren seems to sell best. Not surprising at all! Nobody knows much about the Kngiths. They're mysterious and threatening looking. Bad guys just sell and that's what Eric agreed with on Comic Con. Hope to see more Sith Lords in the future. And I'm going to get the Knight of Ren, too to use him for a Knights of the Old Republic custom/character.
On my most recent run I hardly saw any TVC figures - they either sold right through or never arrived. TTBS is even found at real,- again.
FialaFernbrugg: Yes, things have changed for Star Wars since Disney took over and Smyths bought Toys "R" Us. Apparently not for the better...thanks for your comment.
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So this is how retail looks like in Germany - before Christmas - IN A MOVIE YEAR!!!!
KAUFLAND
KAUFLAND is similar to Walmart and they don't carry much toys. They only have a very small toy section and offer Star Wars stuff only once in a while.
They currently got a special STAR WARS promotion running which started a couple weeks ago. You now get two cards for every 5€ you spend on groceries. And the album to collect those cards is sold seperately for 6,99€.
They also have a commercial on TV. Its title is "The good on you"
So they got a few of those...forgot the name of the TV show...anyhow: 9,99€ each - what a steal
(https://i.imgur.com/kiJhOBL.jpg)
Well done Disney...well done.
Smyths Toys
I know this is much more than even in most retail stores in the U.S. but being a movie year with TROS only a few days away to launch (sadly), this is just a joke. While I was standing at the shelf to take those pics I listened to some parents talking about whether to buy a 6" Black Series figure (Sith Trooper) or not. And they said, "it's just one figure for almost 30€ (24,99€). What's the point"
Indeed Hasbro, what's the point? This is a prime example that a figure is a figure no matter how tall or small it is. And people just don't eat it at 25€! By the way the Black Series started selling here at 32,99€ ($35!!).They left without buying anything from Hasbro Star Wars. Guess LEGO made the run.
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Müller
Well, Müller was pretty much sold out. Maybe because Christmas is only a week away and they offer 15% coupons.
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TVC figures were down to 12,99€. TFA Rey stood seperately at 12€ - still not selling.
The Black Series is still down to 14,99€. It's Hasbro's Premium Line if you didn't know, yet.
They had TBS SM Finn in his FO Officer suit, SOLO Lando and Lando that nobody seems to like, don't know why, though.
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I couldn't care less for this ugly Rathar, but the different packaging caught my eyes. I didn't know there were two different versions in The Last Jedi line...
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I found out that there's one witha Force Linke 1.0 and one with a 2.0 sound chip. Hasbro did make some effort for those crappy 5 POA figures...
(https://i.imgur.com/PTdiRXm.jpg)
Cheers.
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real,-
Went to real,- this Saturday morning and as expected it was horribly crowded - love those days of madness before Christmas...
And this is how most of the shelves looked:
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So I re-organized the STAR WARS display before I took the pictures:
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Also Jurassic World action figures are 52% off. Guess they didn't sell that well. I looked at them, but couldn't see any useful parts for customs. I would've taken Dr. Malcom, but he wasn't present there. It's kinda good to know that Mattel also make their mistakes in marketing.
I generally think the entire Jurassic World thing is a bad reboot of the orgininal Jurassic Park movies. I see some parallels to Star Wars and the Sequel Trilogy...
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A little story apart from this: The reason I went there was that a fellow collector kept sending me pics of all the great deals he found at real. He collects mainly Black Series and found the latest wave for 10€ the last week. So he hunted down all real,- stores in a radius of 30 miles and bought all the Battle Droids. I wonder why I just didn't order a solid case instead. He found them between 10-18€ instead of 24,95€. He bought them all and claimed they're all for himself. Well, he bought them and then sent me pics of the pile he got. When I go hunting I used to send him pics of the stuff I found when I was actually in store in front of the shelves. And I asked him if he wanted anything from there. I even went out just to look for HotWheels cars he wanted. And I bought them for him.
It turned out that he wouldn't do the same for me. Not enough with this selfishness.
I asked him if he became a scalper by now. Then he posted the last two Battle Droids on facebook and pretended these were the only ones he got from real,-. And he was making fun of me.
That's it with our friendship. He's telling only half the truth to his community of collectors on facebook. But I'm not wasting any more time on him. Shall he be happy with the little things in life.
I don't need him any longer rubbing all that under my nose, telling me I should go look there, too, even after he had already bought all figures from that store. I'm quite pissed at him and can only hope you don't have such people around you. It's always sad when friendships break apart because of such bullshit.
By the way real,- has become as crappy as Walmart: If you look for Star Wars toys by Hasbro each item is sold at a different price. It's RIDICULOUS!
https://www.real.de/item/search/?search_value=star%20wars%20black%20series&valueKey_search_value=
Prime example is TVC Rey (Jakku) tagged at 34,07€!! That's $38.
Also TVC figures have a MRSP of 18,99€ here now while Black Series figures are reduced down to 14,99€ or even less as mentioned above.
This makes me even more pissed. GOA figures sell for 12,99€. At least I finally found styrofoam to continue my latest projects.
And here's what I think of when I read GOA
- " Thanks. We are the Cantina band. If you have any song wishes, just shout them out!"
-- "Play the same song again!"
- "Okay, the same song. Let's go!"
Cantina Band Goa
Maybe the design team was on drugs as well when they had the idea to produce those GOA figures in 5 inch... bbfet
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I must say most of the Star Wars toys you find in stores today don't look like top quality.
Looks like trashy goods to me.
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FialaFernbrugg: I can only agree with you. Sad but true...I will never forget how they exaggerated the milking of the cow back in 2015. Even toilet paper with BB-8 and pacifiers with Kylo Ren printed on them were sold..ridiculous.
Last weekend I found those two figs on eBay and picked them up:
(https://i.imgur.com/kgrqjKt.jpg)
Meanwhile on eBay.de...
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But don't worry, Chewie still has the high ground!
(https://i.imgur.com/xBGHPPS.jpg)
- Philipp
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5€ for K-2SO is a great deal.
Who pays 920 for the figure ???
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Yes, K-2 for 5€ a steal. Combined with the 25€ for 4-LOM it was still a great deal!
920€ is just ridiculous and I really doubt one of five has really sold for that much credits...
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Toy Hunt
Dresden, Germany
Thu, February 6, 2020
Müller
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You can have a Rathtar for 30€ (ForceLink2.0) or you can also have the same one for just 15€ (ForceLink2.0). The choice is yours!
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The Black Series 6" figures are CHEAPER than The Vintage Collection figures here, now! I'M OUT!!!!
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They had TBS6:
- 2x Kii'ra
- Finn (First Order Officer)
- Lando Calrissian (SOLO)
- Han Solo (SOLO)
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SPIELE MAX
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Since 2019 TVC figures have an officia MRSP of 21,99€ here in Germany! Can you believe that?! To me Hasbro is showing us 3.75" collectors the BIGGEST MIDDLE FINGER here. TBS6 figures are on discount for 14,99€ at the same time. BUT The Black Series is their "premium line" of course!- they fly now!
They had TVC:
- 2x Luke Skywalker
- 1x Zorii Bliss
- 1x that Poe God Pilot
That means the Sith Trooper and Rey sold!
Who's excited for TOP GUN2?
I think I rather start collecting G scale model trains, instead...
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Cheers!
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All kinds of SW on the pegs and shelves and very little any of us want to buy.
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That sums it all up! Couldn't have said it better, Tamer. Thanks for checking back in!
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Drug store finds in February 2020
ROSSMANN
still there…can you find all Roses & Ticos?
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Müller
Nothing changed at this store, but they put a TVC X-Wing Luke and Sith Trooper on the shelf.
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And I visited another store of Müller, where I haven't been before. Their selection is HUGE!
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Mr Tobias Beckett was there for 14,99€ - of course Cara Dune was at 26,99€ - for 15 bucks I'd have bought her.
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I'll probably never understand why these are so popular…
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I'm glad Mattel give us so much Variety in their HotWheels assortment - unlike Hasbro...
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Game Stop
I asked for the new Gaming Greats Heavy Battle Droid and Jedi Revan. But they are not announced to be available at international GameStop stores as of now. BUT they told me I could order them from their U.S. store. Plus $20 for shipping and about 10€ for custom fees. Well, I cannot even access their U.S. online store without a VPN. My requests are rejected.
But their selection is pretty awesome in this store:
TBS Basic figures are 29,99€ each (~$33). Interestingly Archive figures are 35,99€ (~$39):
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They even have Harry Potter figures from Bandai's SH FiguArts! And it seems photo real technology has already been a thing for other brands for a long time. So Hasbro jumped on this train pretty late…
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They even had some TVC for 18,99€ each (~$20):
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Smyths Toys
Dresden, February 27, 2020
STAR WARS
I am impressed! It looks like Smyths Toys could order SOLID CASES of certain characters for both TVC & TBS! So they gave each Item-No. an own label and peg/space on shelf! That's actually great news! They even had a TBS #101 Cara Dune (24,99€) and a Tarkin (22,99€) there. Their (Toys "R" Us) exclusive Zuckuss still is at 29,99€. But dude, look at all those Vintage Collection figures!
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And yet another peg for TVC for Wave 1 that STILL struggles to sell…
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I wonder why VC150 is sold out everywhere. It seems like VC 167 is the new holy grail since the re-launch of TVC.
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And even 7 more Jawas are waiting up on the shelf to get a place on the peg. Take this Rose Tico!
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But most Card backs were damaged already. Nevertheless! They got THREE Shadow Stormtroopers there! And all RO Stormtroopers were gone - wow, they sold for 18,99€ each…
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Taking a ook at other brands
Some giant Godzillas there. 69,99€ not bad!
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And more King Kongs and dinosaurs:
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Spidey & MARVEL
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Yeah,, and more of that stuff...
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playmobil never fails to impress me! A cargo hall with a truck and a forklift truck plus tons of accessories for just 39,99€ - that's just one example.
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LEGO is on sale there at the moment to get those overprices MRSPs down a Little bit:
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LEGO Harry Potter seems to sell like hot cakes! Seriously! I got the 75955 Hogwarts Express for 69,99€ instead of 79,99€.
More great value sets & even bargains!
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Hey, this one might be great for all HALO fans & customizers out there!
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And the deal of the day:
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14,99€ for an aircraft carrier! WITH LIGHTS & SOUNDS! And a MRSP of 17,99€! I remember I had this Aircraft carrier when I was a Boy. It came without light and sounds, but with more die-cast fighter jets of higher Quality. It was my absolute favorite toy back in the day. I got it to my Birthday and it was 49,99€ if I remember correctly.
So I felt like I went 20 years back in time when I found this yesterday. I mean come on - 14,99€ for such a big set in 2020?! Impossible!
So Hasbro re-using an old mold over and over again can actually lead to a LOWER retail price!
TVC Slave I in 2013 - $119.99
TVC Slave I in 2020 - $149.99
NO, Hasbro!
And this is what I got:
I was actually able to find a VC 150 Princess Leia Organa (Yavin) in good condition. I’d give the card a B+.
And I think her headsculpt is very good! I’m sure there are customizers out there who can make her actually look like Carrie. What a beautiful woman she was with such dignity. She will never be forgotten.
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Must be nice seeing all those vintage cards. I haven't seen that many in any store I have been in here in the US for way over a year or more.
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It is! Couldn't believe it myself! And I'm sorry things changed to the worst since 2013 even in the U.S. - Hasbro's prime market...it started with the 3.75" Black Series being exclusive to Walmart (constantly and physically not available) and then the Sequels came...and now we got the Virus for further delay and shortage of supplies. People are preparing here in Europe like there's no tomorrow.
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Yeah, the coronavirus has people going all Y2K around here too. My best friend just bought stock in Merino, geesh!
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Yes, this picture went viral here in Germany. More viral than the virus itself (as of now) But it turned out that it was actually taken in Austria. I went to a grocery store and two drug stores yesterday. Not too crazy, but Pretty crowded. Desinfectants are sold out EVERYWHERE! So are face masks of any kind. But people here in Germany don't panic. I haven't even seen anyone with masks, yet. But the mall was pretty empty yesterday. And it's usually crowded at any time of the day.
Here are some pics that I took myself. Shelves are getting empty pretty quick for ertain products like desinfectants, soap and tin food.
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This whole Corona virus is way overblown if you ask me. It's flu season, people die from the seasonal flu all the time. We go through this every few years, sars, bird flu, swine flu, swine flue was mostly in North America, people freaked out about that.
I was watching the news, they were showing those Amazon prices for masks. The problem is it's creating a shortage for those who actually need them, like doctors, physicians, people who are constantly around sick people. Evidently Israel is coming up with a vaccine soon. We'd probably have one sooner if the USFDA didn't regulate everything to death. It'll take almost two years to finish a vaccine here.
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Thanks for your comment, JD. You are exactly right. People are going waaaay too crazy. And some are playing with the fear and confusion of others. Oh, and it's the same mess with regulations here in Germany. No chance for quick progress. I mean, we cannot even finish an airport anymore...so sad. And quite embarassing, too! Cheers!
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sometimes I wonder if the medical field is the biggest organized crime racket out there.
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sometimes I wonder if the medical field is the biggest organized crime racket out there.
Not the medical field itself, but the medical insurance field/big pharma is the biggest organized crime racket in the US.
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In this case I blame the media. They can't let this opportunity go to waste. There job is to sell papers or get clicks, what better way than to put people in a panic? There's 6 or 7 billion people on Earth and they repot every new case, as if it's a thousand. Some people are so freaked out they won't drink Corona beer, I'm not kidding.
My sister in-law is legit concerned because she's Korean American with family in SK. she had a friend go to SK and back but she was smart enough to self quarantine for two weeks. You have to use common sense, without freaking out.
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Not the medical field itself, but the medical insurance field/big pharma is the biggest organized crime racket in the US.
That is a good point Dan. I need to not be so narrow minded sometimes. It just seems to me we could cure a lot more stuff, a lot quicker than we do.
I guess now that we have our first death this this in Washington State the paranoia will get even more extreme this week.
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Just a quick update: I was going to be on a local convention on April 4, 2020 as a customizer presenting some dios, repaints & prototypes. Unfortunately the organization team cancelled it yesterday - due to public restrictions of the corona virus. They try to find a new date. That's a bummer. I was quite looking forward to participating my very first convention as an "exhibitor". Well, the positive thing is: Now I got more time to realize even more Projects 'til the Hernebration 5.
Safety first. Stay safe & take care. Europeans not welcome anymore. So my family's trip to Florida in April was cancelled. I can understand that. But it also means we all have to change plans.
Another good News is: my local grocery store has new desinfectants. But toilet paper is sold out. That's currently the running gag here in Germany. Seems to be the most important thing at the moment.
Let's see how things develop...cheers!
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Sorry to hear about it. Toilet paper is running out of stock here in New England as well... You know its bad when local AM radio complains about it all day. This whole thing is getting ridiculous. People are just losing sanity.
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Well that stinks, but I agree stay safe. Sounds like you are gonna use the time for more customizing fun.
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I don't really understand the run on the grocery stores. Water, disinfectants, toilet paper, everything is gone. I'm in the bread distribution business, so I'm making money off the madness, especially with schools being closed. However I do have to work today, on my day off, but I want to sell as much as I can by keeping the shelves full, a lesson Hasbro should learn.
I've been avoiding restaurants and bars for the last few weeks, and I've been avoiding large crowds my entire life. I have to get a temperature reading whenever I deliver to my nursing/retirement home. I'm taking precautions, but I'm not going crazy with it.
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MEGA SURPRISE in times of Corona...
Went to drug store Müller today and I'm still amazed by the toy section they have - half a floor!
So I start right off with the biggest surprise to me:
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The TARGET exclusive giant Brachiosaurus is found on shelves here in Germany! Two of them at my local Müller for 72,99€ each. They do have 10% discount coupons, too!
Man, oh man, this should make Jurassic Park/Wolrd fans happy...I've seen People selling this beauty for 160€ a few months ago when nobody knew this was coming to Europe! MATTEL is doing so many things much better than Hasbro...I think I'm to get one of these with 10% off as soon as I can! They prpbably won't sit there for long...it's been a long time since I was surprised like this in store...
I began my walk in the clearance aisle though:
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30€ for the ForceLink 2.0 version instead of 37,99€ - STEAL OF A DEAL MY FRIENDS! You'll see the ForceLink 1.0 version for just 15€ later…won the rip-off of the day!
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They also got 4 of our favorite & constant Zuvio who just doesn't want to leave shelves for 5 YEARS so far! Man, what a funny & at the same time sad sight to see…FL 2.0 was 15€ and our Rose that just wouldn't wilt was 7€.
FORTNITE
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Jurassic World
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STAR WARS
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10€ each! Great deal if you ask me - half the price as TVC figures nowadays... :'(
Model kits
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Revell's model kits of battle tanks in 1/72 scale got me into model building. So much nostalgia here to breath in today! Next time I'll take a pic of the whole ailse. There were people so I couldn't capture it all.
Hope you enjoyed as much as I did! Stay safe everyone!
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Wow, awesome stuff. That Jurassic World stuff is great.
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Thanks for checking back! Yes, their toy Department is amazing! I'll try to give you a good overview next time. I need one of those Brachiosaurus.
I stopped by at Action today and to my surprise I found Black Series figures there - for 4,99€!
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It was this exclusive battle damaged Captain Plasma - 6 of them!
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And one Beckett! Who came with me - 4,99€ - that's the cheapest TBS figures I've seen @retail (and ever) here in Germany! Can't top a penny, but 5 bucks is almost a steal. I wonder if they got more figures of the wave...too bad there aren't more Action stores around my area…
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Other than that they got some Poe Shampoo Bottles and the rest of the 5 POA figures for 1,99€. People went crazy over R2 and 3PO at that price...
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Toy Hunt
Dresden, Germany
Fri, May 15, 2020
Müller
Went to the second store here in Dresden. I'm glad I did go back a week later:
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The Rise of Skywalker was released here on DVD & BluRay, too:
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Model Building:
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I remember the amazing selection of die-cast model cars at Toys "R" Us in the U.S. back in the days. Müller has got a decent selection, too:
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Dresden, Germany
Sat, May 23, 2020
Müller
I'm glad I didn't buy the A-Wing last week. When I went back to the store last Saturday, they not only moved almost the entire STAR WARS section to the main corridor, but they also reduced the stuff by another 20-33%...
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Can't believe D-Day is 75 years ago already...
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A movie car model with no scale. I suppose: Car 1/18 scale, figure 1/24 scale...
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Also went to a model train store here, which carries paints by Model Color:
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- Philipp
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What an amazing model section. Bandai and all kinds of good stuff.
Some great prices too. Your stores sure do stock more than mine!
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Thanks for checking by, Tamer! I haven't been at SmythsToys here in three months, so I thought, let's go take a look!
Store report: Smyths Toys
Dresden, Germany
Tue, May 26, 2020
STAR WARS
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They do carry the TBS 40th Anniversary Collection. The first wave is listed online so I had to go take a look in store! It's so sarcastic that Hasbro celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back only with 6 Inch figures IN Vintage packaging. Apart from the Retro Collection, that's the only super-articulated celebration. At least The Black Series sees good repacks!
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For some rare reason they still had the Princess herself as VC150 on the peg! A friend of mine is looking for one, but this card had a slight crack at the peghole - as most cards on the pegs have damage.
THE CORPS!
I remeber getting my Republic Gunship for 39,99€ back in 2005. Is that 15 years ago already? Why can't Hasbro make BIG stuff anymore without 5,000 backers? This Gunship on the shelf there must be HUGE!
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Above image:Is that supposed to be a MUSTANG? I honestly didn't recognize it while I was in store...for 24,99€ I think I'm going to get it - Looks like it is to scale!
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Image above: Imagine an ULTIMATE BATTLE PACK from Hasbro for STAR WARS...okay better don't it's just too good to even Dream of it. A 24,99€ Price tag? Yeah, gotta be dreamin'.
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JURASSIC WORLD
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Above Image: This Velociraptor is over 37 Inches long! That makes it almost 1/2 scale! Pretty impressive MATTEL!
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Image above: This T-Rex is about 1/24 scale if you're looking for one! 26,99€ isn't too bad I think compared to a TBS figure.
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Most dinosaurs from Mattel's toy line are in 1/18 scale or little smaller, which is just fantastic! They do so much right, what Hasbro does wrong at the moment. Hasbro could learn a lot from MATTEL. Both could learn from each other.
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Nice, man that ultimate battle pack looks fantastic. Man, wouldn't it be awesome to see Hasbro do this!
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I don't even dare to dream of a multipack like this for Star Wars...
Instead, I found a nice surprise online today: Looks like SmythsToys get the Luke & Yoda (Dagobah Training) 2-Pack later this year:
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It's funny that you can get two seperate TBS figures there for 49,98€. And Yoda is so small. 57,99€ for both of them plus some accessories feels like a completely fair price *coughcough*!
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Store report: Smyths Toys
Dresden, Germany
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
Found the Star Wars section pretty messy this time around, less space for TVC, nothing new for STAR WARS, but lots of other good stuff...
Less pegs for TVC, more lightsabers- is this the beginning of the end?
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Jurassic World
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Toy Story 4
...is there 4 already? Seems to sell well!
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New LEGO Harry Potter Sets hit! Plus some old sets & cool LEGO CREATOR sets!
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playmobil got the taste of licenses, too!
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- Philipp
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Lots of good stuff.
So hope I can get back into stores again. Getting tired of etail.
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Smyths Toys online
TVC rises, TBS falls...in price at Smyths here in Germany.
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Only 1€ difference is left between TVC and the cheapest TBS figure, now. The price for TVC increases once again and I sit here shaking my head in disbelief.
An friend of mine found the latest TVC wave in store nearby:
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man the price of a tvc action figure today makes you wonder how long collecting will continue. I would hate to be an army builder. Guess there is always tunghori.
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I agree, Shawn! And even tunghori takes more than MRSP for his loose samples by now. That's why I keep going to rummage sales once in while. This is where the fun is still at:
This jumble sale is on the first Sunday each month. I like going there, but I never took pictures. Until today.
It was a travel back to the 90's...
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Remember this Hasbro logo on those Action Man toys?
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STAR WARS Hasbro Action Toys
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There were only 4 or so other vendors with toys like cars, animal figurines, LEGO, playmobil, some trading cards etc. But I didn't take more pictures. Next time I go, I'll take more.
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Whenever I see some Hot Wheels cars, I think of LETS GO PICKIN' on YouTube:
I became friends with the seller. He always got awesome stuff and here is what he got for me today:
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I had never seen this Colonel Vogel anywhere before, but knew it was an Indiana Jones figure from Hasbro the moment I saw it. He is offered for $20-50 in the bay...
- Philipp
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Wow, you hit the gold mine with all those figures. Man, all those Clones!
and Wookie Warriors!
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Thanks Tamer! I was really glad to see Peter after months! Meanwhile he lost over 54 pounds and he is quite happy about that achievement in times of pandemic. He told me that this was the rest of a collection he bought for 5,000€ - so he paid 2.50€ per figure. The collection also included some Comic Pack figures like Quinlan Vos and Ulic Qel-Droma, which he sold for 80€ each again. I wish I had taken pictures earlier. He had 4 big boxes with hundreds of figures...
But he is missing the fairs - if the pandemic lasts much longer, he'll go broke he said, because he used to sell most stuff on conventions in Germany and Belgium...
P.S.: I also added the most recent video from LET'S GO PICKIN' - he also found some STAR WARS figures this time around. Make sure to check him out and consider to subscribe.
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I will take a look.
Man, he lost weight and I seemed to have found it during this pandemic!
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Well, I guess that happened to most of us! lol No reason to feel bad - pounds come and go...
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Thanks for checking by, Tamer! I haven't been at SmythsToys here in three months, so I thought, let's go take a look!
Store report: Smyths Toys
Krefeld, Germany
Fri, August 14, 2020
Right at the entrance there was the SALE isle:
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STAR WARS & TRANSFORMERS
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The Mission Fleet Vehicle assortment hasn't hit shelves here, yet - so NO MANDO so far...
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The amount of TVC figures just blew my mind! 4 Shadow Stormtroopers and even 2 Phase I Clone Troopers remained of the Mando wave, Sith Jet Troopers, a bunch of Jawas (5) and the photo-real updated wave - ALL ON PEGS! Such a pretty sight to see...
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Waves 1 & 2 of the 40th ESB Black Series line plus Phase III - even a Mando waiting to be sold!
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Other Action Toys - that GIANT GODZILLA is 69.99€:
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Some new arrivals hot off the truck - can you hear the Jingle Bells already?
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And this is what I got for 53.98€ ($60.45):
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The photo-real print reminds me of some 3D printed figurines with facial scan , which are sold by some local stores and copy shops here...
Next to Smyths Toys is PRIMARK, very nice and clean, where I found some nice Tees for 10€ each:
(https://i.imgur.com/UTw4DIT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2W2ZX2i.jpg)
Didn't buy them because the print is quite fragile. After being washed several times, the print will soon get cracks.
Another dollar store had the Hot Wheels M Case for 2020, so I got a couple:
(https://i.imgur.com/yBG9QAG.jpg)
Also went to a discount store and even found some STAR WARS there:
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(https://i.imgur.com/n4dDZAv.jpg)
If you're looking for artificial plants, these are an option, but also the most expensive ones. Those little trees were actually not bad for 4.99€:
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(https://i.imgur.com/kVpZMbM.jpg)
If you're looking for other cheap parts to use for your dioramas and other projects, you might want to check out this topic here:
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10416.msg205459#msg205459
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Man those Degobah R2 was the one that was showing up crushed in that order I got in from EE. Looks pristine. Nice pick ups.
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Tamer: Let me know if you can find one R2 in good condition. I can keep my eyes open for you and could send it to you nationally when I come to the U.S. next year or who know when.
Same with the MTT.
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Imagine Walmart had NO action toys for Star Wars at all. Well, some might say that's been the case for years in many U.S. brick and mortar stores...
real,- goes out of business by the end of January 2021. And the decay has begun: No Hasbro Star Wars toy on pegs anymore. However the Fortnite section keeps growigng...
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Yepper based on my lack of retail stores and the bad stuff that was in em I just have gone to full time online ordering. Some days I do miss the thrill of the hunt. I still remember driving all over the find the evolution packs and actually drove by a tornado to get my toys r us Rotj exclusive Walker. Good times.
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STARZONE / alias Comics
Cologne, Germany
On Sunday I visited my buddy Peter in his Comic Shop in Cologne. All stores, except for bakeries and restaurants, are closed on Sundays in Germany. And if this wasn't enough, he met me at his shop for almost three hours even though it was his brother's birthday and he hadn't slept much the night before.
One can always have a great chat with him, he's such a genuine & grateful guy.
If you're in Cologne, you should definteily check out Starzone/alias Comics:
https://goo.gl/maps/XrDbdC34UNNmekEc9
When FialaFernbrugg visited me here in 2010 to go to JediCon with me, we also went to Cologne. But back then I hadn't known Peter's store (I wish I did).
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He also got some rare sample/prototype figures in his drawer:
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I found way too much at his store. So many boxes to discover and rare figures from decades ago. It's like a cave of treasures. I ended up spending 95€ and I could've found much, much more. I think they were well spent:
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A week before at the jumble sale I forgot to take that Hobbit/Dwarf 5-Pack and Indy Jones on horse. So he put them aside for me. I knew I was missing that Geonosian for 5€ and later found out that it is from the TLC Arena Showdown packs (http://rebelscum.com/TLCarena2-Kit_Geonosian.asp) - they were extremely rare here in Europe. It was a nice surprise to find some accessories like the AT-TE's turret missle. He gave those Astromechs's domes to me as well.
I had never seen these sets in person before. These were loose in box for 20€ each. I just had to take them. He told me he sold them sealed for 60€ each not so long ago.
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It's interesting how different the face of Princess Leia looks on the packaging compared to the actual product. I'm sure some lucky prototype collector got this glamshot figure somewhere in his/her collection.
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Customizer's note:
The box of this multipack with figures of The Hobbit faded quite a bit during its exposition to the sunlight in the shop window. But also Bilbo's jacket turned from red to grey. I haven't seen this pattern of damage before. Peter gave it to me for 10€ instead of 15€. I was going to repaint the "yellowed" jacket anyway so I chose this set because it's harder to sell to other customers.But at first glance I wondered if there was a grey variation of Bilbo that I hadn't known. Fortunately the 4 dwarfs didn't take any visible damage from the sun, yet.
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To find out more about yellowing click here (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10634.msg213148#msg213148).
- Philipp
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You buddy Peter has some awesome stuff. I would have had a hard time not getting that castly grayskull. Man, such neat stuff. Some real treasures. Glad you found some goodies.
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He does! And he also shared a special story with me:
A snowball fight with Boba Fett and Chewbacca
Back in 1998 Peter and a few other members of the German Star Wars fan club went to a convention in Böblingen, close to Stuttgart. That's where the major fraction of the German automotive industry is at, too.
The charity convention was from December 5-6, 1998, which actors Jeremy Bulloch and Peter Mayhew attended, too.
Peter said Jeremy spontaneously made a snow ball when they were outside all together and started a snowball fight. Can you imagine to have so much fun with two men, who became that famous with their excellent acting?
That's one special memory if you ask me. Especially in loving memory of Peter Mayhew. I was lucky enough to meet him on Celebration Europe II back in 2013 and I will keep his autograph in good memory 'til I become one with the force.
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Those are some good memories.
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Yes, that was a special story to listen to. When I met a friend downtown in Dusseldorf I was surprised to see a HMMWV:
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(https://i.imgur.com/zqT8TUO.jpg)
It's very rare to see one here in Germany - at least where I live. I'm sure there are some in Rammstein and other military compounds here. But it's even rarer to see a military vehicle owned by a private person.
If you want to see a HMMWV and other vehicles in 1/18 scale, be sure to check out RC-1136's customs (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10603.msg220771#msg220771)!
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Comic Treff
Duisburg, Germany
Back in April 2005 I discovered Star Wars action figures in a Toys "R" Us on Long Island, NY. My family and I visited our relatives there and by the end of that day, the Star Wars fever had already caught me completely.
When we returned to Germany after 2 weeks, I had still no idea what else existed other than the 14 figures I already got in the USA. Nor did I have much clue about the internet. I was 12 years old. So I looked on ebay, which my best friend introduced me to. By the end of the year I had even discovered the photo archive (http://rebelscum.com/hasbro.asp) of rebelscum - my biggest discovery before FialaFernbrugg told me about imperialshipyards. It was a woderful time. I especially enjoyed finding out all about the different Clone Trooper variants out there.
It was my dad who told me about Comic Treff in Duisburg. His sister bought comics of Star Trek and other titles from Belgium when she was a student. I will never forget the first time I went into this comic shop with him. He bought me Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter in blue and Obi-Wan figure and Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter both from the ROTS line, which had just hit Germany. I got many figures, battle packs, comic packs and other vehicles there. And there are countless good memories I associate with this place.
If you're around, you should definitely check out Comic Treff! Chances are high you'll find some rare treasures there:
https://goo.gl/maps/p812S23QLHFHujtf7
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Some items here are 10 or even 22 years old. But they also got some orginal Kenner vintage figures:
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And of course they also have the latest stuff for you! ;)
Here's what I got: The Prequel to Jedi: Fallen Order for 15€ and a CD from The Beastie Boys:
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Great store. I can see a lot of nice things in your pics.
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Thanks for leaving your comment Tamer! This comic store certainly is the one place I connect most collecting memories with...good times!
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Store report: MEGA MONDAY EDITION
Dresden, Germany
Mon, Aug 31, 2020
Mall 1:
Smyths Toys
The LEGO 71028 Harry Potter Minifigures Series 2 is being released on September 2, 2020. And SmythsToys keep the street date - so nothing new on the shelf, yet. But still a huge selection of blind-bags!
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Before we go to the STAR WARS section, let's just appreciate how much Wrestling action figures have improved over the years...I was just blown away by the realism of their prints and took a second to take a closer look at their faces:
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STAR WARS
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They received two full cases of "The Child" - one sold right through for 13.99€ each!
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LEGO
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The summer wave of sets hit shelves here, but the 71280 501st Legion Battle Pack sold instantly at 29.99€ MRSP. It's so high in demand that LEGO have trouble to get sufficient supplies out there - at least here in Germany!
Jurassic World
I made the giraffe and finally got the Spinosaurus from the top shelf because its price went down by 3€ to its old price of 29.99€:
(https://i.imgur.com/DPoLzO1.jpg)
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Mall 2
KAUFLAND
Stopped at 2 stoes, had to get some groceries and the second one was on my way to the next mall.
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The MRSP for this Mandalorian Battle Pack is 12.99€ here in Germany. The last wave was 16.99€ so this price drop is surprising. However Kaufland put it on shelves for a regular price of 9.99€. With the current 3% less sales tax due to corona (it's 1
still 16%), the new price tag is 9.74€.
T€DI
Found some Hot Wheels at two different stores of this dollar store chain:
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Mall 3:
Müller
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I dig this TOP GUN set!
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POP!
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More Star Wars ships on the clearance isle for 30€ instead of 50€...
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JW
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The Brachiosaurus went down to 59.99€. Due to the pandemic, the German government reduced the sales tax from 19% to 16%. I got an extra 10% off coupon so I could get this giant beauty for just 52.37€. Still quite some money, but I think it's well worth it!
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Took Wedge with me for 17.46€ with the extra discount.
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GameStop
Take a look at all those Funko POPs!
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25% off all action figures through September 29th!
Mall 4:
Müller
SpieleMax
STAR WARS
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Finally found some Tamiya paints at Conrad electronics here in Germany. They were 4.08€ each. Special thanks to forum member FialaFernbrugg for the hint!
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Now, I finally got the right colors to mix the yellow for the 327th Legion and the 212th Attack Battalion. Make sure to check out the how-to videos of forum member CenturionsCorner on YouTube:
(Double-click for full screen view and minimize again to watch the video embedded on here or vistit his channel directly (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWs4F_l3Xv7LxtjAB3lB58A).)
t=10s
Also made a quick stop at TK Maxx:
A single TIE Fighter for X-Wing was STILL 16.99€ and they say it was 35€ elsewhere. And that's their strategy. Such a rip-off:
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I can guess where Hasbro got this Mission Fleet idea now...
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Nice, glad you found your paint. Excellent reminder about Centurions Corner too. I wonder if he is still making vids?
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Oh, yes he does! He shared his latest video just yesterday:
Star Wars The Black Series Commander Fil Clone Wars 6 Inch Custom Clone Trooper Bootleg Review
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Nice. I have got to get that on the front pages. I left him a comment.
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Wed, Oct 14, 2020
STAR WARS Action Toys
Are you looking for the Dark Saber? Well, the good news is: The section for STAR WARS action toys is growing, again! Plus Season 2 of the Mandalorian is incoming at the end of the month. Smyths Toys got ALL the toys on their aisle ready for launch! I must stress this because toys were not on shelves on time over the last 5 years.
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Shampoo Bottles from SOLO on sale for 6.99€!
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The Mando set should be gone quickly as soon as the new season airs...
TVC
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They had Cara Dune 4x. The rest of the wave was either gone or not on pegs yet.
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I'm really impressed by the photo-real technology, but hope for tunghori to re-list them. I'm not going to spend $80 on these four updated repacks!
The Black Series
The first wave of the Phase IV packaging hit!
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Still enough Zuckuss figures left here for 19.90€.
What 40 bucks can buy you in 2020:
Don't get me wrong, I'm extremely happy to see multipacks return to the 3.75" line! Back in the day Battle Packs with 5 (super-articulated) figures were around 40€ as well.
A decade later, sculpts have improved, BUT figures come with less articulation and accessories.
I'm also glad they stocked the best pack of all in m opinion: the Imperial Army Builder Pack. This is what we need. This was so cool if only the included figures were super-articulated. I was so happy to see the 5POA line go...for how long have we been hoping for a super-articulated TIE Pilot with non-removable hemlet, Hasbro?!
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vs.
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LEGO
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They've massively stocked the 501st Battle Pack by now!
Jurassic World, Godzilla, King Kong & other action toys
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I left the store without buying anything...
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Awesome seeing all the vintage stuff on the pegs.
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Pretty good assortment of vintage figures at least compared to austrian stores.
The dinosaur section looks great too.
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Tamer: Thanks for coming by! Yes, I'm also very happy to see so much TVC stuff at SmythsToys here in Germany!
FialaFernbrugg: Hey, it's SO good to see you back! When was the last time you went to a toy store in Austria? How's SmythsToys in Austria doing? Thanks for your comment!
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Mon, Nov 16, 2020
It's been over a month since I checked what's on pegs at SmythsToys, so let's take a look!
STAR WARS Action Toys
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The section for STAR WARS action toys is actually growing again! The latest TVC wave hit a couple weeks ago and apparently ARC Trooper Fives flew off the shelves right away! So did the previous wave with Commander Wolffe. If I hadn't pre-ordered online, I would've gone hunting earlier. Also it seems that they received a couple solid cases of TBS #94 Mandalorian.
TVC:
They got:
- 4x ROTJ Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight)
- 3x Hondo Ohnaka
- 2x Chirrut Îmwe
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And the Celebrate the SAGA 5-Pack of the SITH joined their assortment, too!
And this is what I got:
- picked-up TBS6 Mando & Cara for a friend for 24.99€ each
- TBS6 Zuckuss - 19.90€
- Pokémon Starter Deck - 15.99€
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That Aerial Combat Jet dropped to just 19.99€ - 24.99€ was a great price already! I might get one of these next time...
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Müller
One TVC Hondo and one TBS6 Incinerator Trooper left here. So I could've gotten two Incinerator Troopers for 26.99€ each today if I had wanted to...
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Look at the size of that thing!
There's no question the Razor Crest could be sold at retail as well when you take a look at this huge LOL surprise set for 199€...it almost stands 3 1/2 feet high & 2 1/2 feet wide (approx. 100 cm x 70 cm)! This box is just huuuge!
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Revell advent calendar with 1/16 scale model-kits:
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playmobil will always remain my favorite toy barnd:
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Does anyone remember these guys from back in the 80s & 90s?
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- Philipp
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Wow, you shelves are chock full of stuff!
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Friday, March 12, 2021
Stores were allowed to open again on Monday, March 8, 2021. So the second lockdown is over for now. The only question is for how long. In store shopping is possible again here in Germany if you make an appointment with a 1 hour time frame. I recognized stores were open again last Wednesday. So I made an appointment at SmythsToys for Friday - also to celebrate the end of my second and last week of exams. There were about 6 other customers in store with me - if that's not VIP shopping guys I don't know what else is. 8) They call it click & meet and you have to sell your soul (your data) to make it happen.
STAR WARS Action Toys
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Hiding behind Darth Maul was Din Djarin with the Child that survived on the peg during the second lockdown here in Germany.This card goes for about 50€ on ebay already. Here it still is 24,99€, which is also a lot of money compared to other toys you can get for that money.
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Well, the small vehicles of this line already dropped by a third! to 9,99€ - except for Mando of course. Smyths try to reduce the overstock they received of this line. Looks like yet another failure by Hasbro. Just focus on TVC and TBS folks!
The mid-sized vehicles even dropped by 50% and are 14,99€ now:
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Some of these multipacks have actually been sold - especially the Imperial one is a troop-builder fans were desperately waiting for, right?
The Corps Military Action Toys & Bruder 1/12 vehicles
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Please, let me know if you want me to feature Bruder in more detail.
playmobil
What else can you get at a 20€ price point? (Because TVC is almost there...)
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Love the new T1 Bus and the classic bug playmobil released with Volkswagen.
I remember playing with these bricks in kindergarten. Didn't even know the name of them. It was a nice surprise to see they still exist. Seems to be from the UK - nice!
(https://i.imgur.com/2NmCNNA.jpg)
And this is what I got:
They had 3 Cara Dunes there, so I took one for Clint, one for me and left one for the next collector.
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You have a much better selection than me. Love seeing all that vintage goodness.
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Thanks, Tamer. I hope the selection (and prices) will get back to the good ole days eventually...
I actually just headed to my next raid just before you commented. Now I returned from my trip and this is what I found at the next 2 SmythsToys Superstores:
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Mönchengladbach, Germany
Friday, March 19, 2021
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Right at the entrance some The Black Series Figures on the CLEARANCE caught my eye:
SALE
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They had 11 Zuckuss figures left for 10€ each. And I bit at 19,99€ already!
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Some cars, Fortnite and more cars on SALE...even LEGO & playmobil:
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Fortnite figures 80% off and a 1/24 scale DIE CAST model car for 9€ - how much STAR WARS can you buy for 2-9 bucks anymore?!
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STAR WARS Action Toys
SW section overview
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TVC
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TBS
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FUNKO & WWE
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Military Toys: The Corps & Super Heroes
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Again, I shake my head on disbelieve when I see a multipack of 10 articulated action figures with lots of accessories for 24,99€ when a single Black Series figure is 26,99€. If you can find TVC Mando with the Child, you'll pay the same amount of money FOR A SINGLE TVC CARD! Needless to say that this 1/18 scale aircraft comes with a pilot figure, lights & sounds...I got serious questions, Hasbro. Inflation & licensing cannot be an excuse here.
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Jurassic Park
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The new Camp Cretaceous Spinosaurus was on shelves with an immediate price drop from 37,99€ to 29,99€. The old Spinosaurus, which is also exclusive to SmythsToys here in Germany, was sold out at this store. I had to get this one...
Schleich
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playmobil
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LEGO
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And here's what went with me today:
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Neuss, Germany
Friday, March 19, 2021
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STAR WARS Action Toys
SW section overview
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Mind the gap! - Fortnite: An extention of the section to come or is the hype over now? When I got home I asked an expert on this topic: My brother says the hype is over after 3 years.
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TVC
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TBS
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Mission Fleet
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FUNKO & WWE
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Military Toys: The Corps & Super Heroes
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Imagine how awesome an all-new, true 1/18 scale Republic Gunship from Hasbro would be - even if it cost $200..oh wait:
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Other Action Toys: TRANSFORMERS & Jurassic Park
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In this store both versions of the Spinosaurus were available:
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For the record: Most Godzilla's have been sold at a solid price of 69,99€.
HotWheels
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Carrera slot cars were removed to prevent theft:
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LEGO
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LEGO's latest version of Grievous' Starfighter is so overpriced, it's not even funny anymore. Fans shake their heads that Commander Cody is still not included, this would've been the perfect chance. Maybe the next AT-TE will be based on its appearance on Utapau and will finally come with Cody...
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Guess who's back? Back again, at the checkout:
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Today I gathered a trunk full of toys:
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I learned a lot on my latest hunt just by listening to the other parents & their kids at the store:
- Many parents around me kept asking their children if they had made a choice already. I would've liked to ask the parents if they had looked at the aisles already! I mean the shelves look even taller for children and the selection of products is breathtaking! Of course children usually have their focus on specific interests, but I know these interests can change within days. But instead of expecting my child to make a choice while being surrounded by hundreds of options, I would rather help my child and take a closer look at the items. This also helps children to learn which aspects lead to a good decision. What do you think? Please, let me know in the comments below.
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I think this is the most thorough store reporting I have ever seen. Your images are fantastic. I am envious of what you have on the pegs. I haven't seen half of those Star Wars Vintage Figures.
Time to take this to the front pages.
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I hope that's good, Tamer. Sorry for the sheer amount of images. My old cell phone broke the other night. I probably overcharged the battery, which was already a matter of time for it to go out of service because apple want their customers to buy a new iphone every other year. Mine was just 6 years old.
So I replaced my iphone with my dad's old Samsung from 2015. So that thing is even older, but I think the quality of pictures is even better. Unfortunately my computer formats the images once I copy them so they become less sharp to a degree, which really makes me mad. But you can still zoom into the pictures to read prices and stuff. The good thing is that I can now copy all my pictures directly instead of having to send them to myself by mail just to get them on my laptop.
Thanks for the frontpages by the way! I went to two stores on Friday. You shared the link of the second hunt which I took less pictures on. Maybe you can replace the link with this one here (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1012.msg224192#msg224192).
I'm also going to add more comments. Cheers.
I really hope distribution gets better in the U.S. again - hard to believe retail has reached this state of nothingness within a couple years...has demand for Star Wars toys shrunk so much? I remember Di$ney messed up the Sequels quite a bit so that might've been the turning point...
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I am hoping with Hasbor Pulse opening in the UK it will only be a matter of time till it hits Germany and other European Countries.
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I am hoping with Hasbor Pulse opening in the UK it will only be a matter of time till it hits Germany and other European Countries.
There's so much potential with HasbroPulse. The community of collectors came up with so many great ideas like subscriptions, exclusive waves, figure sets as HasLab, return of Comic Packs as Hasbro Pulse exclusive and so many more - heck, they could even provide .STL files of accessories like Cantina inventory on there to download and print@home...
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SmythToys secured a new exclusive item for Jurassic World. It's no minor than the Legacy Collection Apatosaurus!
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So I wanted to go to a couple stores today, but one is closed and SmythsToys demand a negative Covid-antigene-test that was taken today. And I thought it was valid for 48 hours. I was tested negative yesterday when I visited a friend and fellow Vintage Star Wars Collector who works in the Dairy Industry in the Netherlands. So I was on the save side making the test.
So I wish I could share my next store report with you guys, but I'm going to wait 'til the end of the month. The rate of current infections is still too high around my area (105 per 100.000 within 7 days). So I hope the rate will further decrease to hopefully go back to normal. I'm going to receive my second vaccine in June and then I won't need a negative test to go to stores anymore.
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I have been living through your store reports. Maybe I can make a few myself here in a month or so.
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Thank you Tamer, it's nice to know I could make this crazy period of time a little more bearable for you.
I'm going to visit at least one SmythsToys store next week also because these new Jurassic World vehicles are supposed to hit shelves here at the end of the month:
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Still cannot believe they got the Apatosaurus and the T-Rex set WITH the legendary Ford from Jurassic Park for just 40 Euros feels unreal...take this Hasbro!
I'm super excited for these new products!
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Good luck on your searches.
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So SmythsToys kept their word and the latest JW sets are in stock now for amazing prices. I wonder how much they'd cost if Hasbro made them...
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If anyone was gonna get a hold of the SW license I would want it to Boss Fight Studios. Those folks are putting out some fantastic figures.
It would be interesting to see the price point if they made em and see how much those license fees really are.
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Tamer: By now I'd rather see another company hold the license for Star Wars 3.75" figures. For 18.99€ or $13.99 we could also get a Boss Fight Studios figure with many more accessories.
I'm personally not happy with the results of the current brand team. Who know which reasons are behind that. Nothing personal, just regarding how the brand is handled since 2015...
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SmythsToys adjusted the price for the T-Rex Escape Pack and added 10€ to their initial price. Too bad I couldn't order it right away...
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Düsseldorf, Germany
Fri, June 11, 2021
Today, I felt like a 6-year-old again. Usually, I feel like an 8-year-old, but apparently today was something special!
Jurassic World
I finally made it to a store, again and close to the entrance, right behind the cash desk area, there they were:
We only had to wait almost 3 decades for this set to come back and MATTEL did a great job on the T-Rex Escape Pack!
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Almost pulled the trigger on the Jeep Set with Dennis Nedry and his colorful buddy! But I'm also waiting on the Apatosaurus. 39.99€ for T-Rex escape was an insane price last week. Too bad it's 10 bucks more now, BUT still an unbelievable price. They got 6 Packs on shelves, even though only 4 were shown "in stock" online. Next to the Camp Cretacous T-Rex you can see that the one included with the brand new T-Rex Escape Set is somewhat smaller. I'd say it's 1/24 scale OR just a younger T-Rex in 1/18. The Camp Cretacous one is a solid 1/18 scale considering to Wikipedia and fossils that have been found so far. It's a blessing that MATTEL sticks to common scales and don't mess with so man different ones like Lucasfilm does with model kits of their licensees.
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TRANSFORMERS & FUNKO's POP!s
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I'll never like these...good for me.
World Peacekeepers, WWE & other ACTION TOYS
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Big vehicles for rather small prices, these sets always amaze me! And this incredible Multipack is still around: 10 figures, tons of accessories and a Quad for 24.99€. Imagine these were all Clone Troopers or Stormtroopers with blasters and a rig!
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STAR WARS Action Toys
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I think The Vintage Collection is back in full force! These pegs were PACKED to the edge with VC cards! If the Boba Fett would be the corrected version I'd bought one asap. For now, the one from tunghori is enough for me, for which I even paid more than 18.99€ MRSP - duh!
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FORTNITE & Pokémon
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This Mewtwo is 1/10 scale and the display diorama includes lights! I was tempted to buy such a statue on AliExpress recently, but I cannot collect everything. My focus stays STAR WARS. Still, if you're a fan of Pokémon you can find some neat & premium stuff out there!
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HOT WHEELS & MICRO MACHINES
I never saw take a take 3 pay 2 promotion here in Germany before - only in the U.S.
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These Fast & Furious cost 9.99€ here each. But they also feel heavy and come with rubber tires for that money.
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And I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw these MICRO MACHINES on the pegs! They haven't changed in 20 years and I did feel like a 6 yo again, today! Holy smokes!
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Carrera Slot Racing
Whenever I see these starter packs, I think of Clonehead's awesome racing track (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=139.msg209822#msg209822)...
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This song is as old as this millenium and probably the best advertisement for slot car racing from 21 years ago...slot car racing is such a fun hobby!
ATC - Around The World
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I was surprised to find the Sylvanian Family on top of the girls' toys aisle in the back of the store. I had only seen them on Gran Canaria, Spain (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10814.msg224334#msg224334) so far...
But the reason I took this picture is because these candy cans reminded me of the ones JDeck found a while ago and shared on our diorama resource thread (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10416.msg205459#msg205459). There you'll find these in 1/18 scale to be used as barrels etc.
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LEGO
This was just the beginning of a 50 feet long aisle full of LEGO! And on the other side were another 50 feet of playmobil! Couldn't take a picture down the corridor because there was a customer. I'll add one next time I'm there. SmythsToys' selection is incredible.
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Standing between these aisles made me feel like being between these ships...LEGO vs. playmobil:
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Love these catalogues! Wish Hasbro would still make them. Instead they keep everything secret 'til you can pre-order their new toys. At least we got the pipeline reveals for STAR WARS now (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10615.msg225198#msg225198), right?
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On my way out I saw Mr Potato Head sitting on the bottom of the clearance aisle. I was so tempted to take him with me for 5 bucks, but left him there to make another child happy. I left the store with some pictures for you guys and a ton of good memories today...
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Your Star Wars Pegs are so much better than anything near me.
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Another phenomenal store report.
It has been a while since I was in a store. I doubt that our assortment is as good as yours.
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@Tamer: Yes and it's not fair. Don't know if it's the distribution, the economy or if online shopping has already killed brick & mortar sales. It's never been this scarce here in Germany. Never thought pegs for action figures and other toys would ever be that empty in the U.S. - I know many miss getting the things they want in their local store, but I suppose the market shifts to online only.
@FialaFernbrugg: Thanks, mate. I'd love to see how the shelves look in Austria!
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Neuss, Germany
Wed, June 16, 2021
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Today after work I checked out this SmythsToys, again. And this time I even bought something, too!
Jurassic World & THE CORPS!
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WWE & STAR WARS
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Still not the corrected version in this case. I wonder where the orange cardbacks and the corrected yellow versions have gone...missed the chance to also take a picture of the date stamps on the back. Will do next time.
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The villains set dropped to 24,90€. The Imperial Army-Builder Pack however seems to sell. The Mission Fleet stuff sells too, but only on discount...did we really need yet another scale Hasbro? These vehicles plus figure are 14.90€ now. And they told us tooling is what pushes costs for TVC vehicles.
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Feels like 2018 again with Commander Gree on shelves again. One can never have enough Clones and I think down the line Hasbro will also put him in P4 packaging for the third run. Even nothing changed really, I miss Toys "R" Us.
Mando dropped to 19.99€ and it's great to see so much stuff for The Mandalorian on shelves now. But kids are probably more into The Bad Batch at the moment. I think Disney don't do licensees like Hasbro a favor by keeping all their stuff top secret while producing 12 new shows at the same time. No surprise Hasbro cannot keep up with their insane pace of greed for more $$$$...
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I'm always impressed by these trench like aisles. 40 feet of LEGO on the one side and playmobil on the other. Shelves reach to the ceiling and I'm not a boy anymore, but still feel in toy Eldorado.
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And before I left the store I found these here. And I took one Ecto 1 with me. They were rediced from 27.99€ to 14.99€ and are 1/24 scale.
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So awesome to read your store reports. I haven't seen star wars pegs like that in years.
Awesome you have so much to pick from.
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Thank you, Tamer. It's very sad that the situation for Star Wars collectors has become so desperate over the past years. I think this niche hobby has shifted to online only availability. I'm pretty sure this will happen here as well down the road. The next crash will follow in the next years and the consequences of the Pandemic won't be pleasant I guess...
On my way through Dusseldorf, I saw this Harley and I really enjoyed looking at this machine.
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The last one I saw and took pics of reminded me of (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1012.msg212977#msg212977)Iron Man.
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If you like cars as well, make sure to check out Clonehead's thread for car pics! (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=778.msg13196#msg13196)
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That is one awesome looking Harley!
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Thanks Tamer, would’ve loved to see the rider of this beast. It’s always nice to see such nice bikes. Düsseldorf is an awesome place anyway if you’re a car enthusiast. There are always people chasing various sports and super cars with their cameras not only on weekends.
Be prepared for two new store reports this Saturday!
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I bet you find some good stuff!
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I hope so! Many new items have hit shelves since I visited SmythsToys the last time. I’m still in Spain ‘til Friday, but I cannot rent a car at the moment to visit stores here.
It seems the Canary Islands are affected by the container backlash. There are some empty shelves here, no new stuff because cargo has become so much more expensive during the Pandemic.
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Duisburg, Germany
Sat, July 31, 2021
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This store reminds me so much of the USA. The parking lot is huge and the space is big as well. The shadow behind the store's sign marks what used to be Toys "R" Us.
It's nice to see the stores dedicating an entire hallway for Action Figures:
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Jurassic World & THE CORPS!
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The new Ankylosaurus makes some good bumps for sure!
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Why can't this be a Republic Gunship, Hasbro?
Predator, Godzilla & Pokemon:
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Star Wars is not the only expensive license. Battle Packs with 5 Figures or Class II vehicles used to cost 34,99€ here. Good times...
STAR WARS
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There were about 80 TVC figures on shelves, about 10 of both versions of The Mandalorian and The Child - unbelievable! I think it's safe to say that the success of The Mandalorian makes the brand prosper, again.
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Schleich & other Action Toys
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Love to see Tom & Jerry in Action Figure form!
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NERF
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Cars & RC Vehicles
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These are all licensed products. How can they remote controlled with lights and sounds and still so much cheaper than Hasbro's Star Wars toys?!
playmobil
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I haven't seen the pegs looks anyhwere as good around where I live. Wow.
So taking this to the front pages. Folks will have a hard time believing me.
Looks like they had some nice TVC Figures too.
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Thanks for the front pages, Tamer! Out of all store reports, I swapped a couple pictures this time. I now corrected it and added more pictures above.
I think this one is most impressive and would've been best for the front pages:
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There were about 80 TVC figures on shelves, about 10 of both versions of The Mandalorian and The Child - unbelievable! I think it's safe to say that the success of The Mandalorian makes the brand prosper, again.
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I went to a store yesterday and all they had was darksabers and a couple mission fleet sets. No six inch and no TVC at all. :'(
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What a bummer. I feel sorry for you, Tamer. Your time & gas isn't worth the hunt anymore. I was talking to a friend about China and the current development of global economy today. Seems like China think they can do what they want. They make shipping so expensive that some businesses will run out of stock and go bankrupt. That might be part of the reason why pegs are so empty.
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Müller is a German drug store similar to Walgreens and they got an exclusive Jurassic World Set, which they now put on 39% discount shortly after they got it! Feels like the good 'ole times in the U.S. a decade ago, again!
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Good for you. You guys have the good times now. I can't even remember the last time I saw even a quarter of a store shelf full.
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Got my second order from the drug store in yesterday...
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Yes, we can do bad shipping & handling here in Germany as well! If the box doesn't fit, it doesn't matter at Müller. They throw it in there anyway!
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The packaging comes with REAL dino scratches! Gotta love that special feature, especially if it's a gift. My first reject for toys. So the T-Rex goes back, but I keep the Spinosaurus and got him out of the box. Cannot beat 26.99€ instead of 39.99€.
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I wish the shipping employees, from start to putting it in your mailbox, had some type of check process they could use so you could really figure out which person is damaging the process. Those are the people we need to get out of there. Right now there is so much annonimity in shipping that it is easier to just make a hurdle of a return process and or just bite it than to figure out and fix the problem. Course there are a lot of problems around now that are like that.
Sorry your stuff got damaged.
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It's ironic that the Extreme Damage T-rex arrived in a box with extreme damage, isn't it? Yeah, I think the pressure is similar to the meat industry: kill as many as possible in no time. Reaching records of distribution and processing is the main focus here. No matter how bad the "product" is handled whether it's alive or not. Poor planet.
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SmythsToys got the latest Wave of TVC back in stock from Hasbro Germany. Hadn't thought that I'd ever pay over $85 for four 3.75" action figures a decade ago...
I remember when a friend of mine returned from Paris and told me that a figure costs 15,99€ there.
Local comic stores sold them for 11,99€ here in Germany back in 2008. That was the time when TAC Wave 1 of ROTS hit shelves including Commander Gree and the Kashyyyk Trooper. Good times.
But it seems the good ole' days are back - just at double the price.
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Also if you look closely, IG-11 is listed as "Director Krennic" on SmythsToys Germany.
Predictions?
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After seeing some of these prices overseas I have been seeing lately. I gotta wonder what my price limit is gonna be? Still, it is nice to be able to get what you want. Days of me being a completist are over thats for sure though!
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My order arrived in fairly good condition. Only the usual dents here and there - perfect for me as an opener paying over 20 bucks for a figure. Crazy times!
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I wonder when we will get to twenty a figure here. Geesh, seems awful. I might have to reset my collecting when it gets to that.
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Store report: Müller
Düsseldorf, Germany
Tue, August 10, 2021
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They are making such awesome mission fleet stuff. I don't know why we can't get some of this in regular vehicle size.
Great report.
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Agreed, BUT I see it like this: When Hasbro do all the good stuff last for TVC, chances are there that the versions of the Vintage Collection turn out the best with the experience they gain with TB and MF runs.
One example is the latest TCW Ahsoka, which is considered even better than the Black Series version by some 6 inch collectors...
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So I can wait if the result is that good!
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Oct 9, 2021
LEGO on sale at the entrance - still overpriced.
The STAR WARS section is still BIG!
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Mando (Season 1) reduced to 10 bucks - over 50% off the MRSP of 21.99€!
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They got 7 Boba figures. 3 of them are the corrected version, first time I've seen it in person. So glad SmythsToys got him. Still haven't seen the orange bubble anywhere...
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Masters of the Universe
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WWE
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Jurassic World
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Took one of the 3 Ahsoka figures - the one that has parallel eyes, but the all look to the down right. Paid MRSP of 34.99€ for the Gateway Pack, but I'm very happy with them, especially they're sold out online. SmythsToys got 3 exclusive Sets for Jurassic World and probably is the most important retail partner for MATTEL here in Germany. But it seems they won't get any more Nedry Sets so I finally pulled the trigger.
Feels like the good times return for The Vintage Collection & 3.75" figures!
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It's good to be back!
- Philipp
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I wonder when we will get to twenty a figure here. Geesh, seems awful. I might have to reset my collecting when it gets to that.
Looks like we have to gear up for yet another price increase here in Germany. 27.99€ (~$32 USD) for TVC Carbonized figures...that's more than The Black Series 6 inch figures cost here now and beyond ridiculous in my opinion. If TVC figures cost that much next year, I'll finally have to quit the hobby and just focus on customizing.
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I hear you. I have really started to think this week about cutting back more and really just hitting the AFs that have something to do with Hoth or perhaps the Mandalorian.
No way am I worrying about that carbonized stuff either.
And I got a message from Hasbro that all my orders are delayed till at least December!
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Berlin, Germany
Mall of Berlin
Tue, Oct 26, 2021
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STAR WARS
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Talk about some price confusion there...
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Jurassic World
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Price/Performance-Ratio compared to STAR WARS
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Looks like your stores know how to not damage vintage cardbacks.
I haven't been in any stores in the past few months and found undamaged vintage stuff. I mean not one figure!
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That's true, the cards are in rather good shape! If you're willing to pay retail price, SmythsToys can be a great source for TVC and TBS collectors.
I'm waiting for a slight price drop on Boba Fett to get the corrected version. There are enough of them in the stores in my areas.
But I have not seen the orange bubble/name pill version anywhere on the internet. I think it never got produced...
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Store report: Müller
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Oct 29, 2021
It was the Halloween sale and toy hunt...
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This skeleton had a MRSP of 30€, which is quite fair here in Germany. I could see this in U.S. stores for $29.99 as well and for $15 after Halloween.
This was in a Dollar Store by the way and the pose reminded me of this artwork here:
Drawbar - Linkin Park Ft. Lizzi Cloverman
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Adam Driver is a good actor for sure, but not my hero in the Star Wars Universe.
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Man that is one evil looking pumpkin. Great report, man they had a ton of lines all in there together. Good stuff.
I keep seeing all these cool mission fleet things and keep wondering why at least the 3.75" line can't get stuff like that. Oh well, no use complaining.
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Oct 30, 2021
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Update:
Some heavy rollbacks on STAR WARS toys @SmythsToys (https://www.smythstoys.com/de/de-de/search/?text=star+wars+hasbro)!
The Mission Fleet Asst. seems to be cleareanced out here completely.
Looks like kids haven't accepted this line, Hasbro, even though you say they're your MAIN AUDIENCE.
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More than I can share here, take a look at all markdowns here (https://www.smythstoys.com/de/de-de/search/?text=star+wars+hasbro).
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Yeah, there is always one extra Star Wars experimental line out there that always seems to be an even further disconnect.
Mission Fleet is it for me. Doesn't surprise me they are clearancing them out.
Wish they would have experimented with a 3.75 inch vehicle or three.
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You name it! The lack of new vehicles for the 3.75" line is astonishing! We already talked about possible repacks! Heck, our standards have been reduced so drastically that we even hope for vehicles to be repacked!
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Neuss, Germany
Tue, Dec 7, 2021
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Nintendo: Pokémon & Super Mario
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Star Wars
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The Bounty Collection? Antoher strange line that doesn't even sell for 50% off?
Other Action Toys
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Neuss Rheinparkcenter, Germany
Tue, Dec 7, 2021
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SALE
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LEGO
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Jurassic World
RC Raptor & Jeep Wrangler
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STAR WARS
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Meanwhile me pegs look like a hurricane ripped through. Literally for the vintage cards. I can't even get good ones from Pulse.
So awesome. I am very envious.
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wow
That is a comprehensive assortment. It has been a while since I was in my local Smyths but I guess it looks empty compared to yours.
Thanks for the very detailed store report.
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Tamer: Sad to hear that. Still cannot believe how the United States of America have transformed and are now more divided than ever before it feels...let's hope for better times with less inflation in 2030.
FialaFernbrugg: It is, yesterday I was back in Dresden. And I really liked what I saw there. They moved the STAR WARS section to the front aisle of the store. To me that's a good sign in the strongest sales time of the year. Thanks for taking the time to look at my pics. Hope you'll like the next ones as well:
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Dec 11, 2021
I had about 5 minutes to spend in this store. But that was because of my family's and my own schedule. The mall was very crowded - of course it was, 2 weeks before Christmas. And they decided to move the Star Wars section to the front aisle, which is a good sign for the brand in my book. However being puzzled and having to look for the new place cost me precious time. So I couldn't take too many pictures this time. Also didn't take one of the front of the store because there were too many people. Businesses have to close down in parts of Saxony today. So I was really lucky that I could go there two days before. You were only allowed to enter stores if you're either cured from COVID or vaccinated three times. A negative test is not enough anymore.
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So when I eventually found the newly arranged Star Wars section I was happily surprised by the amount & variety of figures on the pegs. Still don't get over the lack of vehicles and creatures for The Vintage Collection though.
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It was also a nice surprise to see Boba Fett reduced to 11.90€. Felt like 2006 again. They got 2 corrected versions and one without the detail on the chest armor left there. Also interesting t note is the difference of color on the green armor.
So I picked up a corrected one because I only got the first version from tunghori. Might be a good one to customize. What do you think?
Last time I was there they had about 15 Boba Fett figures. He seems to sell well, he always has especially with The Book of Boba Fett coming up!
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The Offworld Jawa and Mandalorian (Season 1) are sold out in most stores. Luckily SmythsToys have a great system that shows how many units of every figure they have left in their stores. In the case of The Mandalorian it were 14. I shared their offers in one of my posts above and for 6.90€ instead of 18.99€ I really wanted to buy a few. I'd say that's as much of a clearance we get here in Germany. People had plenty of time to snag those figures. It was about a year to be precise. So I took 8 of 14 and paid 55.20€ instead of 151.92€.
Really looking forward to customizing a couple of them.
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People seem to enjoy that concept of Dark Side Rey. Or maybe it's just because red lightsaber blades always sell like hot cakes. It's interesting that every single figure has now its own individual price. Feels like ebay aleady!
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WWE still seems to be a big deal even here in Germany compared to STAR WARS. The figures have become even more realistic, come with premium articulation & packaging and still haven't increased in price over a decade! I mean look at the variety of products there - even different vehicles in 1/12 or 1/10 scale!
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I found the Holiday decoration so nice that I decided to share it here with you. It might have been another rough year for many of you, so it was for me. But this year I'm in the mood for Christmas.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and thank you for reading along my columns.
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- Philipp
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Wow, you did a great job for only five minutes. Love seeing all those vintage figures. Reminds me of something you would see back in the old days of great collecting.
All my poor Mandalorian Jawas have messed up cards where the tab is.
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Well, I know the store quite well, but it was very busy this past Saturday. I wish parents would have more empathy for their children. Such stores can generate frustration and confusion rather quickly.
I see and hear sad children in toy stores on a regular basis. Thanks for checking by, Tamer! I'm glad people seem to like my store reports even though they remain silent. I also added 3 more pictures, which remained on my smartphone first. It's interesting to note, that all 6 remaining figures of The Mandalorian were sold yesterday. It's so handy that one can check all stores of SmythsToys in Germany online.
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Store report: Intertoys
Venlo, The Netherlands
Wed, Dec 15, 2021
Today I had a date with a very special person in Venlo. And I took the occasion to also take a look what's on shelves there. Didn't want to open a new topic for my short trip to the Netherlands. But if there are any Dutch fans lurking here, feel free to do so!
Star Wars toys by Hasbro were astonishingly absent, but I still had a wonderful day. It's been 12 years since I've been there. Venlo has a beautiful downtown. Take a look yourself:
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STAR WARS & other Action Toys
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These sets seem to be trending at the moment.
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Model Kits
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LEGO & HotWheels
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I also saw some nice cars today! Master Card for example:
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Or this BMW Z4, very slick!
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Bikes have their own roads here!
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Before I drove to Venlo, I stopped at a dollar store here in Germany and found these Matchbox cars for...you guessed it 1€ each. And what's even more special to me are the NYPD cars! These are so expensive in 1/18 or 1/24 scale so I'm beyond glad that Mattel got the license! I took 3 and left one for the next collector/kid. Man, these Ford Interceptors look sharp!
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Love the car report too.
Wish I had stores like you do.
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Thank you, Sir. I'll add more car pics to our car thread in the future!
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SmythsToys (https://www.smythstoys.com/de/de-de/spielzeug/lego/lego-star-wars/c/SM10011408) add some of the new LEGO Star Wars sets to their assortment. They will be on shelves in January 2022
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LEGO rules. So glad I didn't get into it though. I would be broke.
They do make all the cool sets though.
I wish their Star Wars Brand Team would talk with the Hasbro Star Wars Brand Team.
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That's true. LEGO have made some really cool sets over the last couple decades. They make the Battle Packs and vehicles I wish Hasbro would make as well...
Today I was at two local Dollar Stores to get some new socks and HotWheels cars.
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Imagine walking in a single store and finding more than a hundred cards of TVC figures! This aisle turned out to be quite a treasure trove. I took a Batmobile with me because I find those vehicles very cool! When I got home to take a closer look at the models I got, I learned that I found my very first regular Treasure Hunt out in the wild. If I had known that the '55 Chevy is the Super Treasure Hunt, I would've looked for it. I'm very happy with the A case for 2022, which I found today:
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29 cars for 29€ including my very first TH.
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Should I be glad that Hasbro is not the only manufacturer with quality control issues?
You can see how I store my loose collection of action figures here (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10225.msg227006#msg227006).
Take a look of our reference thread where to find artificial plants and other materials for your dioramas fairly cheap here (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10416.msg205459#msg205459).
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Your Dollar Stores look nice and neat. Mine look like Hurricanes have gone through them and are so crowded you can fit a buggy through the aisles.
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Wed, Jan 12, 2022
Star Wars
The Vintage Collection
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Black Series
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WWE
Wrestling seems to be BIG here! I remember it was strong back in 2006. Telling by THIS amount of merch in a toy store it looks like it's stronger than EVER BEFORE! It was on the German news just today to inform people about the basic stuff/vocabulary one needs to know about Wresting.
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Jurassic World
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The level of detail and quality of paint applications become better with every new release. Mattel certainly shows what they're capable of.
MOTU
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Military & Alien
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I still wish Hasbro would provide us a Republic Gunship for under 50€ like they did back in 2005.
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HotWheels
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LEGO
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Wow, another awesome report.
I think I would get half faint if I saw TVC Pegs that wide and full. Man, I am envious!
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SmythsToys Germany has Princess Leia (Yavin 4) in stock at the moment. She's only available online so far while all other figures of this wave are listed, but currently out of stock.
This is interesting because Wave 31 of The Black Series is supposed to arrive in April at StarActionFigures in the UK for example.
This is such a beauty of a figure and probably the best likeness of Carrie Fisher Hasbro have ever done so far! I can only hope their ANH Princess Leia for The Vintage Collection will meet this level of likeness and accuracy!
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URL: https://www.smythstoys.com/de/de-de/spielzeug/action-spielzeug/star-wars-figuren-und-sets/star-wars-the-black-series-prinzessin-leia-organa-yavin-4-/p/199918
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Source: https://www.staractionfigures.co.uk/star-wars-black-series-6-inch-figures/sw6w31
Wave 37 of The Vintage Collection is supposed to arrive by the end of January in Germany and the UK alike and man am I looking forward to seeing this wave on pegs!
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Picture taken from: https://www.staractionfigures.co.uk/2018---vintage-collection-2/swvw37
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Looks like SmythsToys are going to get some of the George Lucas in Stormtrooper Disguise!
They listed him for 26,99€ while he is already sold out everywhere else online for 31,99€ or more.
The upcoming wave of TVC figures has been added as well. Yet, Lando, the Ewok, IG-11 have to show up on pegs here not to mention Lobot and Bib Fortuna. Stay tuned for my next store report next week!
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Thats awesome. I need to figure out when and where that GL is going up for order here.
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Looks like SmythsToys have raised the price from 26,99€ to 33,99€ right when he went on sale on February 2. And according to their online in-stock system he is supposed to hang around 7 times in Dresden!
Can’t wait to take a look next week.
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Düsseldorf, Germany
Thu, Feb 3, 2022
I went to another store last night. Much was on sale! But it gave me a bad feeling even before i saw how much the actual Star Wars section has shrunk…
CLEARANCE
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STAR WARS
It was great to see that figures of The Mandalorian are still available in both scales. Especially with the latest two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett!
Interesting to note here is that they always have one figure more on pegs as their online inventory shows…so it’s Kuill who joined the pegs on Tuesday or Wednesday!! Woohoo
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ALIEN VS. PREDATOR
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Jurassic Park
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LEGO
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CLEARANCE
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There's a dealership for Lamborghini right across the street at the Forum Düsseldorf. Wasn't aware of it!
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Neuss Rheinparkcenter, Germany
Fri, Feb 4, 2022
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Neuss, Germany
Fri, Feb 4, 2022
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Krefeld, Germany
Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Since all 7 figures of Mr Lucas sold within a week here in Dresden, my buddy went to the store in Krefeld and got me one! There are definitely other stores where he sold out within 2 days or less though. Thanks & shout out to you, Florian!
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The Jurassic World aisle always impresses me…
Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Fri , Feb 11, 2022
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Evidently, George was here...this is how fast store exclusives sell through!
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So I just went in for a quick review of the STAR WARS section and am glad to have found TVC figures for as low as 10 bucks each! What a special moment of collecting TVC in 2022. So I paid 32€ for those instead of 56.97€. Have a great weekend everyone!
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Wish I had the kind of stores you do.
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I hear you, Tamer! Let's hope things will get over the new record inflation again. I updated the last 4 entries above and added new pictures of the last 3 store reports.
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You have a good assortment in Dresden and acceptable prices.
Thanks for the detailed store report.
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FialaFernbrugg: Thanks, the selection here is really good compared to other parts of Germany. The stuff also stays on shelves longer compared to West Germany probably because the interests isn't that strong here. In my next store report you'll see that some stores here still try to sell Episode 9 stuff. What was that movie called again? The Trash of Rian?
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Store report: Müller
Dresden, Germany
Wed, Mar 2, 2022
So after I finally passed my big exam on Monday, I went out hunting today...
John Summit - Human (ft. Echoes)
LEGO
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The latest STAR WARS Sets arrived!
STAR WARS & Action Toys
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Two legendary ships on shelves, just in the wrong scale...
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Really enjoy the value of these Fortnite sets. If only Hasbro still made such Battle Packs for Star Wars...I mean heck, this even reminds me of a BOSS Fight figure!
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Jurassic World
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Scale Models
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Store report: Spiele Max
Dresden, Germany
Wed , Mar 2, 2022
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Store report: T.K. Maxx
Dresden, Germany
Wed , Mar 2, 2022
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Friction cars in 1/24 scale as low as 4.99€ here!
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Wow, when you do store reports, you do store reports.
Congrats on passing your exam.
Love seeing all this stuff. It has been over a decade since I have seen that kind of stuff on the shelves or pegs.
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Wed, Mar 2, 2022
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Found two Lukes on my way out and took one of them home.
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They are treating your vintage 3.75" a lot nicer there. Those cards look great.
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That's true, my only concern is that the amount of pegs for Vintage Collection decreased over the months and were given to The Black Series instead. Yet, both lines were put on heavy discounts - with the result that many figures including peg-warmers sold.
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Store report: Comic Treff Duisburg Local Comic Store
Duisburg, Germany
Wed, Mar 9, 2022
It's been a while, but was even more refreshing to return to a local Comic Store which I discovered back in 2006. Glad it stayed in business even during tough times...
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TVC figures are 24,90€ ($28 USD) here now.
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That is a great mix of older and newer stuff.
I wish I had some comic shops close to me. I am envious of all the great stores you visit.
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Düsseldorf, Germany
Tue, Mar 29, 2022
The Star Wars Section has shrunken tremendously here!
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Boy those Landos are clogging the pegs at the 3.75 and 6" levels.
Man, great stuff though.
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Yes, it was all TBS6 Landos and one TVC Lando. The 6 TVC cardbacks behind him were all Kuiils...but it's incredible how much the Star Wars section has shrunken here in Düsseldorf, compared to this last year: June 2021 (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1012.msg225233#msg225233)
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Still way better than the peg and shelf space I have in my local stores.
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Kamen, Germany
Wed, Mar 30, 2022
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On my way back to Dresden I visited a good friend of mine and we spontaneously went to a few stores together. It was a great afternoon and a brilliant break from the busy traffic on the Autobahn! Special thanks to Marcel for the good coffee and the tasty energy drink.
HotWheels
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STAR WARS
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Jurassic World
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MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE
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LEGO
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Store report: Blue Brixx Megastore
Thiergalerie
Dortmund, Germany (https://goo.gl/maps/1fSyeaX9bVMLS1SZ6)
Wed, Mar 30, 2022
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Store report: ELBENWALD
Thiergalerie
Dortmund, Germany (https://goo.gl/maps/saAVfDFkBrWNwJ8H6)
Wed, Mar 30, 2022
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Great store reports as usual.
I would have had a hard time walking by that MOTU stuff. Man, that is an endcap!
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Thank you, Tamer! All of the sudden SmythsToys relisted the Vintage Collection Tantive IV Playset for 50€. Last time I saw it on their website it was 59,99€ if I remember correctly.
It's listed again, but it's out of stock and not on shelves in any of their stores...
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I wonder why they relisted it if its out of stock? Maybe they are getting more in?
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I can only hope they get more in! Doesn't look like it though. Sometimes they keep old product online for weeks even though it's long gone. They list it at a really good price e.g. TBS Archive Commander Cody for 20€ instead of 26,99€, but it's nowhere on shelves anymore. I suppose they do this to drive people into their stores to have a look themselves...
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SmythsToys have reduced some of their exclusive JW Legacy Collection Sets. And I got a couple which arrived in overall good condition.
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They also listed the new JW Dominion: Owen's Escape Pack to be released in July 2022 as another SmythsToys Exclusive:
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Apr 23, 2022
Jurassic World
New arrivals of Jurassic World Dominion!
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STAR WARS
Only 3 different TVC figures left after massive discounts on both lines. Galactic Heroes seemed to have flopped dramatically! Who would've guessed?!
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Action Toys
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(https://i.imgur.com/RUZuf89.jpg)
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Finally got one of those out of the box. Couldn't resist at 19,99€ for a 1/18 scale P51 Mustang with lights & sound!
LEGO & playmobil
(https://i.imgur.com/Swcv55R.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NIkKbRJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/x3F5wwz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hmf3Tr3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1B21bfW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Twl9qQv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3vS42jq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XnOV4WZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yJHFjQs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CTFqJKT.jpg)
BATMAN
(https://i.imgur.com/NrvfTJy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/G5QKXln.jpg)
A 1/6 scale Batmobile! WOW!
(https://i.imgur.com/sV8S864.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6b3CskJ.jpg)
Pokémon
(https://i.imgur.com/7al8rgv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kyVIoqc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ar8cTxK.jpg)
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Thats a lot of dinos. Still some good SW on the pegs.
All I see on my pages are landos.
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Yes! MATTEL seems to have found a gold mine with the JW license. I'm glad that new TVC and TBS figures are going to come to Smysths, but most of the latest figures are just sold online and are sold out immediately in their online store.
I wonder what we're going to see announced on May 4 this year. I'm glad the LEGO 75319 Mandalorian Forge came back in stock recently. It was suddenly gone everywhere and LEGO is still temporarily able to deliver more. However SmythsToys got some more as announced recently. They still sold 17% under the MRSP for a couple days. 24,99€ until they went up to 27,99€. LEGO is going to deliver more units of this set by summer. I wonder if a special tooling for this set might broke or if there's another specific reason for the shortage because this set isn't on the market for that long.
I wonder if Hasbro will make something like this for The Vintage Collection playsets:
(https://i.imgur.com/X0jy2fP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QZWwvWM.jpg)
They also came well packed, shipped for free, only one box has a minor dent.
Thanks SmythsToys!
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LEGO stuff is just amazing. Man I wish Hasbro would just do what they are releasing.
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Thank you again for the great store report.
The Blue Brixx store looks pretty interensting.
I can only agree with you. We need more Hasbro playsets.
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Wow, this thread surpassed 50,000 views! Thanks for your lasting interest!
FialaFernbrugg: Thanks for commenting! When you visit me here next time, we need to go to at least one BlueBrixx store together! As much as I adore the idea of construction sets, I just stick to Styrofoam to build my own dioramas without all those studs...
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden , Germany
Sat, May 14, 2022
It's George Lucas' birthday today and I thought I'd check out my local pegs for some of his merch!
And indeed I found a Black Series Archive Figure which I hadn't expected to be available, yet.
"Yup, another paycheck for daddy."
Enjoy this short store report!
STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/7d2A0nG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bqvgksz.jpg)
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SmythsToys declare the new MRSP for TVC at 21.99€ now!!!! "This is MADNESS!"
(https://i.imgur.com/aIrsGBp.jpg)
I'm tempted to pull the trigger on Mr Îmwe at 12.90€ - maybe he's going down to 7.90€ soon like Mr Skywalker before him. Mine from TungHori came without the bowcaster.
(https://i.imgur.com/M5gL3Iv.jpg)
It was a HUGE surprise to see the Deluxe Boba Fett on pegs! So The Book of Boba Fett is out now and we ACTUALLY have some merch to go with the show on shelves only half a year later?
Insanity Hasbro! You make some progress, you're getting there...BUT it feels like a ripoff at 36.99€ for just two helmets extra compared to 26.99€ for a 6" Black Series figure...
(https://i.imgur.com/rfUytdI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9wghfkr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OQBPa52.jpg)
My next surprise was Mr Dengar! The Archive wave with Revan and 501st Trooper haven't been seen anywhere at Smyths - online it says: only available in store. Hopefully Hasbro will ship more and send them in solid cases like they did with the Tusken & Death Trooper Archive wave.
(https://i.imgur.com/MjrfSAY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ztuxFPe.jpg)
The photoreal update looks awesome on him! Online it says there are 4 units here in Dresden, but there were only 2 on pegs...
(https://i.imgur.com/Aa6ImaK.jpg)
Some new Jurassic World stuff arrived - colossal dinosaurs and Wrestling figures on clearance for 5€!
(https://i.imgur.com/5fMqvj2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rkMCj9v.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/awtLT8u.jpg)
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I went to a Target on Friday and they didn't even have a fraction of what you showed here. Wow, such great stuff on the pegs. I would have gotten that Dengar for sure!
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I think this shows how big the gap actually is that Toys R Us actually left. We probably cannot expect Walmart or TARGET to replace what we lost with TRU. SmythsToys is specialized on toys and I'm glad that this Irish chain bought Toys R Us stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Their assortment is as big as TRU's and their shelf space is even higher! Impressive way to showcase their products for sure - every time it's an event for me to go there.
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Store report: Müller
Dresden, Germany
Tue, May 31, 2022
Müller is a chain of drug stores similar to Walgreens. It has two competitors here in Germany: ROSSMANN and dm of which only some of ROSSMANN's stores sell toys as well. For example they sold that Ewok 5 Pack of the Movie Heroes line back in 2012 shortly after The Vintage Collection was put on hiatus.
So Müller took that niche and offer a huge selection of toys and even model kits and model trains for adults!
This store here in Dresden is the most impressive one I know in Germany with 3 floors of wonderful stuff to buy.
Take a look yourself:
(https://i.imgur.com/sSYMAQa.jpg)
Some LEGO promo bags. That sure is a smart strategy to tease some potential new customers for 3.99€...
Jurassic World
(https://i.imgur.com/RbzZMDZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aS3VVVk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xSRZxQi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0qkWKCV.jpg)
This set hasn't even been added to their online store, yet! So nice to fianlly see a true 1/18 scale Velociraptor by MATTEL.
(https://i.imgur.com/jdjXJxE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/17UHjw1.jpg)
STAR WARS
...has disapeared from shelves here...has it?
(https://i.imgur.com/G4TSxtq.jpg)
You can buy a Razor Crest as low as 30€ here...the Millenium Falcon is even cheaper! 29€. That MISSION FLEET line sure did perform well...
(https://i.imgur.com/yUpPqRs.jpg)
But there's more!
(https://i.imgur.com/5mKSIfa.jpg)
The Black Series 4x Kuiil was on "clearance" for 20€.
(https://i.imgur.com/WCV0S0K.jpg)
To my surprise they not only had some of the latest TVC wave, but also the Mandalorian wave of The RETRO Collection!
(https://i.imgur.com/wHjvcNE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iWkbeFD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uhMH5xv.jpg)
It's nice to see that even figures that passed quality control look worse than some of the samples that TungHori sends.
(https://i.imgur.com/w4DIcMe.jpg)
Model Kits
(https://i.imgur.com/UWNFqGc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/q5UQO5w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5gWu5Po.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Q4sZePy.jpg)
model trains
(https://i.imgur.com/1fZgckk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DWXfrW9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dXiXqo7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1sOIehm.jpg)
Schleich
(https://i.imgur.com/P1S0b8i.jpg)
Another beautiful display at Müller.
MARVEL
(https://i.imgur.com/NyBg7Jr.jpg)
Minecraft & Fornite
(https://i.imgur.com/I6m1BV2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0HJRHBR.jpg)
Great to see some 1/18 and 1/12 scale motorcycles by Maisto...they got some Harleys!
T€DI
(https://i.imgur.com/Xpr7OgA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fbHor8c.jpg)
HotWheels are only 1€ at this dollar store. Müller currently sells them for 1.99€.
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I think I would just walk around in rapt amazement if I had stores like you do Philipp. Wow!
Thanks for such great detail too. Man, what a great time to be a Jurassic World collector.
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Come and visit, you're always welcome, Tamer! I'm glad that you enjoy my store reports. This Müller store sure is one of their flagships.
I agree, just found more awesome Jurassic World stuff this morning...
(https://i.imgur.com/L0UbpyU.jpg)
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Düsseldorf, Germany
Tue, Jun 7, 2022
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STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/QyQQujv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Lzey0RT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UkQWTii.jpg)
The STAR WARS section has shrunken by quite some pegs here. At least this store received a solid case of TVC Ahsoka Tano figures to company Kuiil.
Jurassic World
(https://i.imgur.com/yWrNZDU.jpg)
Lots of shelf space for this toy line - a good sign!
(https://i.imgur.com/ntP3Jmk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Vkt0p3Y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/o1R0KEm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cbJEnKI.jpg)
TRANSFORMERS, Batman, MARVEL & MOTU
(https://i.imgur.com/Xu0D4I1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/x4h5D4Q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AnMdqoG.jpg)
Harry Potter, WWE & Pokémon
(https://i.imgur.com/TWPQMJm.jpg)
I didn't even noticed that pile of TVC cards on the floor when I was in store. There's the rest of the solid case of Ahsokas and if I had seen them, I would've picked them up for sure. This excellent figure doesn't deserve to lie on the floor along with some Funko POP!s.
(https://i.imgur.com/fVGXyOy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SFMcr4X.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wONqHaB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/efNSZO7.jpg)
Looking at this feels like being back in the early 2000's - Pokémon is bigger than ever. If only the trading cards were as good as they used to be back in the days...
HotWheels
(https://i.imgur.com/EVhYETp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Q4ZRYAu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9ya5GbF.jpg)
SALE
(https://i.imgur.com/BlnEIZV.jpg)
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Damaged items on clearance here. Got some nice 1/12 and 1/16 scale vehicles, but left the store without buying anything.
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Another great report. Wish I had some brick and mortar stores that had some actual new figures in them. Counting on getting good stuff in the mail is frustrating.
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I feel ya! And if we didn't have SmythsToys here in Germany, the landscape for collectors would be much darker. I'm glad SmythsToys bought the Toys "R" Us stores here. Without them, there would only be a few comic shops in some cities across the country.
It seems the market has shifted more and more to online only availability...
Expect the next store report tomorrow!
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Sat, June 11, 2022
STAR WARS
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(https://i.imgur.com/01jC8Ot.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/32rwQ2d.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NNSeKSM.jpg)
The cards of these Vintage Collection figures on pegs were in very good condition!
(https://i.imgur.com/m0ie8Q9.jpg)
This store had six 501st Legion Clone Troopers last week. Apparanttly the flew right off the pegs, again.
(https://i.imgur.com/M4Zbwtc.jpg)
Also a couple Bobas sold!
(https://i.imgur.com/VjoeYZQ.jpg)
The good news is: STAR WARS figures get more pegs again!
Jurassic World
(https://i.imgur.com/fDqNrvR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0ofFQGS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/n2zmvwm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/oiNCH1Z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cJIqbHD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Kw9AWI2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/p6aZFqW.jpg)
Brand new stuff on shelves here!
(https://i.imgur.com/BrNby3G.jpg)
other Action Toys
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Store report: GameStop
Dresden, Germany
Sat, June 11, 2022
My brother wanted to go to Game Stop and we had a blast there! Not only did I find some Star Wars merch, but we also got a great deal on some PS5 games. My brother really is into Basketball and they had the latest NBA 22 game used for 29.99€. At check out the employee told me that they had a special offer on games with a blue sticker: Get 1 and the second game 80% off!
So we got NBA'22, Rainbow Six & Battlefield 2042 (19.99€) for 54.99€. That was the original price of Battlefield alone! All 3 games should be used, but the employee put a cherry on that pie by handing us out 3 new games. It was an absolute gratitude of a gesture and both of us went back to the car cheering. What a trip to Game Stop and what a great time with my brother. Never made such good memories at a Game Stop. Stop by at one near you!
(http://i.imgur.com/cIdm4gJ.jpg) (https://imgur.com/cIdm4gJ)
(https://i.imgur.com/sl2GwEm.jpg)
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It must feel nice to see stuff on the pegs and feel like you don't have to get every new pre-order Hasbro announces. Nice stuff.
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Neuss, Germany
Fri, Jun , 17 2022
Here's a short update on what's on shelves in the West of Germany at the moment. Looks like SmythsToys receive more TVC, again. I like that development! Special thanks to Florian for sending me the pictures!
(https://i.imgur.com/WD5vR7H.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kqRhVCy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2XTEI8W.jpg)
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Store report: Müller
Leipzig, Germany
Sat, Jun 18, 2022
(https://i.imgur.com/qWcQPy4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YrE9bBR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IIYUhWB.jpg)
RETRO Ahsoka was there twice.
(https://i.imgur.com/lDqTCqk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lt5ryqL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bIvuG9g.jpg)
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I would just love to walk into a store and see TVC on the pegs. My local store (Walmart) doesn't even one peg alotted to them!
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Jun 25, 2022
STAR WARS
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(https://i.imgur.com/QFwgAot.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/12wXjMX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JJGKT6I.jpg)
Finally pulled the trigger on Mr Îmwe for 9€. Got one loose from TungHori, but it was missing the Bowcaster. Hard to believe that it's is more expensive buying from TungHori now than just buying the figures new...some Black Series figures are even cheaper than Vintage Collection figures. We've seen that before...
(https://i.imgur.com/adJrqyj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/h7UXinc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OCtunVg.jpg)
Was great to see a couple Clones restocked, too!
(https://i.imgur.com/iMSS2rW.jpg)
And even more Star Wars stuff above!
(https://i.imgur.com/eKSSYHD.jpg)
MARVEL
(https://i.imgur.com/WHKZsAG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/n9jPexm.jpg)
WWE & MOTU
(https://i.imgur.com/WHKZsAG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UJDkjqA.jpg)
Schleich
(https://i.imgur.com/aIGSBd9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZHVDsGs.jpg)
This is how Schleich figures come from the factory! Interesting to see!
Some Disney merch - I heard Lightyear is a flop at the box office?
(https://i.imgur.com/r2UYHN6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GzXtyI4.jpg)
No surprise at those hefty prices...looks like all Di$ney properties are kinda overpriced.
Never saw a calendar for Halloween before...have you?
(https://i.imgur.com/JPsaf9x.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JwtaRgc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5Ri5qWi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NGiDuKD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gVv1lZe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EKXZ0tO.jpg)
So this is what I got today:
TVC Chirrut Îmwe - 9€
TVC Bo Katan - 12€
instead of 21.99€ each
Jazwares Pokémon figures:
8 figure multipack - 29.99€ (new MRSP instead of 34.99€)
Pokémon 2-Pack (Battle Pack) - 5.90€ instead of 8.90€
Charizard - 13.99€
I must say those figures from Jazwares look really nice. They captured Charizard very well, the sculpt looks amazing, but the figure itself feels a little cheap. Charizard will look great next to my 3.75" action figures. It was a great hunt today!
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden , Germany
Sat, Jul 16, 2022
It's been almost a month since I've been to SmythsToys in Dresden and the STAR WARS section changed quite a bit.
On my way there I picked up a lot of loose figures, which I share at the end of the post.
The previous owner told me that he got them all at Toys "R" Us here in Dresden back in the days.
(https://i.imgur.com/Iq0skk4.jpg)
So what have we here...2 pegs full to the brim with Bodas, I mean Yodas:
(https://i.imgur.com/dx1EQ0A.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JpQTD16.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/G1FJZBq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/v2VZl9c.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TnMjhbb.jpg)
RETRO Collection landing in Dresden - featuring 2 special guests of the Mandalorian Wave:
(https://i.imgur.com/Yco7499.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7MFp8FW.jpg)
And The Black Series got a few copies of my very favorite character of The Bad Batch: OMEEEEGA!
(https://i.imgur.com/kUwd37V.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wcYnuX7.jpg)
Can you hear the Echo?
(https://i.imgur.com/d7V3OyU.jpg)
TVC has now gained back more pegs than TBS! That's a win in my book. The rest of the P3 packaging is completely gone now.
(https://i.imgur.com/jzmSyhh.jpg)
Didn't find anything at SmythsToys today, but it was busy! Let me tell you. All 4 of 4 cash desks were open and that doesn't happen often.
I'm glad to have gotten these 20 figures on my way there for 4€ each:
(https://i.imgur.com/c2E0lcC.jpg)
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Thats more TVC than I saw on the pegs at Disney (which only was full of Krills for the most part). I even see a Fennec Shand there good on the card which I haven't been able to find yet. Nice.
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That's shocking. I mean Disney should have tons of merch in stock right? But it's the Summer holiday season so things might sell right through.
Let me know if I should pick up a Fennec Shand for you. It's such an amazing figure. There were 6 on card on the peg yesterday.
They seem to perform quite well and things look very good for TVC. Cannot wait to see which playset will be announced next. A Hallway of Gideon's Cruiser with a Dark Trooper or Luke Skywalker maybe?
I might get one of those Dinosaurs to modify for my next Utapau diorama:
(https://i.imgur.com/teAXYRe.jpg)
Forgot to post this one yesterday...
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Phil,
I appreciate your willingness to go to that aggravation, but I just had an email this morning that my second replacement has shipped so I will see what I get.
If that one burns, I might just take you up on your offer. You I trust to ship correctly. Still shaking my head that they wanted me to call the carrier.
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Toy Hunt: Dresden - Prager Strasse
Dresden, Germany
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Galeria
This mall can be compared to Macy's or Harrods'. It's been a while since I had been there...
(https://i.imgur.com/GqgP5H8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mruxtJA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kSzYdeY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YU5vOLk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lMFdT2m.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/i6wDG78.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hazndxO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/U5bXhRm.jpg)
RETRO figures for 14.99€ each and 2 TBS Archive Tusken Raiders for 31.99€ each!
(https://i.imgur.com/d2I4qix.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wPCCYp6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mfxUOGN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pBlsQju.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/m5lumqs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Tk3ZZnl.jpg)
Jada's 1/32 scale version of the JP Jeep Wrangler.
(https://i.imgur.com/NE8PR6x.jpg)
I was VERY surprised to see this figure & dinosaur sets here! They seem to be exclusive to Galeria. So hope they'll get Dr. Grant and Dr. Malcom as well.
(https://i.imgur.com/EOCZgI4.jpg)
Some more 3.75" figures that I hadn't seen before.
Müller
Nothing really changed here since the last time I was here.
(https://i.imgur.com/IddeZmG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/T6qffUi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0WUNcdh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1fgEtLU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SlcRCwO.jpg)
At Müller they had the entire wave except for Boba Fett. He's still chillin' at Müller!
(https://i.imgur.com/c48uGog.jpg)
A Scarif Stormtrooper and another Tusken Raider for 34.99€ each! They better lower that price.
(https://i.imgur.com/7CWWlvG.jpg)
If a ship doesn't sell for 29€ in 3 years, let's put it back up to 50. Brilliant idea!
(https://i.imgur.com/aKQLy88.jpg)
Müller have one of the best selections for model kits here in Germany!
(https://i.imgur.com/oMuy3iU.jpg)
Spielemax
Everything looked exactly the same since the last time I was there. Half a year ago? This store is close to the central station of Dresden, located in a basement, but pretty unknown.
(https://i.imgur.com/pk98KZQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ebQrYLv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OL2yyph.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BAzCllb.jpg)
Woolworth
I think you guys talked about a Wampa/Tauntaun cave recently right? I think this one here should fit for 1/18 scale:
(https://i.imgur.com/YCFoY1l.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Dxai6Yw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/chDbbVl.jpg)
T€DI
My local dollar stores got the Hot Wheels J to L cases in!
(https://i.imgur.com/Zl1Fqnk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/70sTYkb.jpg)
And here's what I got today: HotWheels 1€ each, Soda Candy Cans 3 for 1€ (25 cents more now) and 3.99€ for the LEGO polybag.
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Lots of cool stuff.
Man, I think you are onto something with that Wampa Cage.
Intersting to see the wide range and mix of stuff. I mean how old is that sequel stuff now? Wow!
Very thorough as usual. Still lots of stuff on your pegs and shelves.
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Thank you Tamer! It was a fun trip! I might go back and get one of those cages...but I got something else for 7.99€ today. A 52 Liters storage box in black for my light sensitive figures.
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Wed, Aug 10, 2022
STAR WARS Hasbro
(https://i.imgur.com/bCIvWMn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WgoOYMT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CHucMra.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Qu3MCCU.jpg)
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LEGO Star Wars
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Jurassic World
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Scale Cars
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(https://i.imgur.com/aoEi9r3.jpg)
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I have one peg of Star Wars TVC and one peg for black series at my regular store I sometimes go to and then I see what you have. Daggone that is beautiful.
Is that Reva as good and arty as she seems to be? I am not fond of the character in the series, but the action figures seems like it would just make a great base for a lot of female custom characters, especially Sith.
Thanks for the store report.
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Store report: GameStop
Elbe Park, Dresden, Germany
Fri, Aug 19, 2022
The time has come...the Gaming Greats Black Series figures are now on discount. Last time I was there was in June and I hoped they'd drop to 20-25€. I almost pulled the trigger on Zaalbar. I just wish it was in 3.75". So I'll just wait for his TVC release...Hasbro pleaaaase! And there's maul! I mean more!
(https://i.imgur.com/J8hLSpL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CnH0s5C.jpg)
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Those mugs look fun as well!
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Elbe Park, Dresden, Germany
Fri, Aug 19, 2022
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and a Surprise that I almost missed!
It's only been 9 days since I was at SmythsToys here, but a lot has changed in the meantime. Today I went out there for a JW Apatosaurus for a friend of mine. It's sold out online, sold out in most stores and already sells for 100€ in the bay.
I was there early this morning and not many people were there right when they opened at 10 am, so I could take some pictures of the hallways with miles of aisles and smiles.
(https://i.imgur.com/VjEyDx9.jpg)
LEGO is promoted with some sets up to 40% off. LEGO Masters is a TV show here in Germany and I don't if they produce it worldwide, but the one show I saw last Friday was pretty underwhelming and felt stretched.
Toys being stacked up as high as the ceiling!
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Jurassic World
(https://i.imgur.com/naq84jN.jpg)
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Masters of the Universe
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Big boxes of big nostalgia. I like all the different colors and the packaging design.
(https://i.imgur.com/lEgceBn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aFkeV5P.jpg)
More animals in cages (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10416.msg229979#msg229979).
STAR WARS
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The Good
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Among fans & collectors this Darth Vader figure is considered to be the best Vader ever made. It's so great to see him and Obi-Wan Kenobi as main characters on pegs shortly after the TV show aired.
(https://i.imgur.com/FeuAU93.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1dKObQl.jpg)
And the release of this Anakin Skywalker figure makes perfect sense now as he (spoiler alert) appears in the flashbacks of the Kenobi show.
The Bad
If you followed my store report of last week, you might remember that most figures of the Black Series Basic and Archive assortment were 26.99€ each. Well, now they're 29.99€. In fact I found Princess Leia (Endor) sold on their website for 26.99€ just two days ago. So the price hike is most recent. In other words they just give 3€ less discount compared to the new MRSP of 33.99€ for TBS.
(https://i.imgur.com/kchLdzE.jpg)
Omeeeega however dropped to 24.99€. Oooops.
(https://i.imgur.com/g55QM1m.jpg)
Glad to see the Emperor having arrived here in Dresden, too!
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With almost 30€ for an Archive figure at SmythsToys, I will most certainly buy them from a German etailer now who has all 4 of this wave for 99.99€.
The Ugly
I so hoped that LEGO was the only company to claim insane prices for the rather meagre value of their sets, but SmythsToys are keen enough to label this figure reduced even though they just raised the price by 3 bucks! I think we've seen this before at another big box store recently (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10225.msg230206#msg230206)...
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Compared to this! Under MRSP but not marked in yellow.
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The Vintage Collection version of this character however dropped to 14.90€ online.
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A Nice Surprice - Jazwares ends the lack of Star Wars vehicles on shelves even here in Germany!
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If you looked close enough, you probably saw the X-Wing already. I for the airhead that I am sometimes, completely missed it. Only because I went to the Star Wars section again on my way out I saw 'em:
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As part of the Starfighter Class vehicles the X-Wing retails for 19.99€ here. How much are they in the U.S.?
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LEGO's new AT-TE dropped by another 3 bucks to a total of under 130€. I wonder if it hits 100€ before Christmas.
Some die-cast cars and playmobil
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So today I got a gentle giant and some candy.
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Have a nice weekend everyone & happy hunting! Next week there will be new arrivals for TVC here in Germany as well! I'll keep you updated.
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Daggone this is beautiful. I would probably just go in that store and cry for a few minutes. I haven't seen anything remotely resembling this since Toys R Us went under and even then it wasn't half as good as this. I cannot understand why we can't have this anymore. I mean I appreciate the easy way to order online sometime, but miss the epic toy searches I remember going on back in the day. That joy of searching and finding quality stuff on the pegs and shelves. Being able to pick between the mintiest of items in the package or cardbacks. Now I play Russian Roulette with Hasbro and the other etailers in terms of trusting them and the shippers to do a good job.
My local toy store has one peg for TVC and one peg for the Black Series, your pegs are awesome. I also have not yet seen the micro squadron stuff on store shelves or I would probably be buying it. The only etailer I have seen sell that here is amazon and I don't trust them to ship at all. I used to be a big action fleet collector and this would probably push me over the edge.
I hear you on choosing the black series figures too. With the prices going up I have decided to back way off that and pretty much just focus on TVC. Still, I bet I would have grabbed up a Flame Trooper and that Wookie you liked when I see blue light specials like you found.
Just two epic store reports and I appreciate you showing us how toy stores can be. Thanks Phil. Off to share this on the front pages.
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I hear you Shawn. It's a crying shame where the hobby has gone in the past 12 years. Toys R Us is missed heavily. Heck, if Smyths Toys wouldn't have bought all their stores here in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, I would be almost completely dependent on online dealers, too!
Yet, the U.S. have many specialists and stores that we can only dream of here in Europe. I'll try to cheer you up a little over the coming days and weeks. In fact I had a job offer last week. Jens from Legacy Arts asked me if I wanted to work for his cousin in Los Angeles.
Back in 2010 it was my biggest wish to move to the U.S., but my chances to get the Green Card are so low, that I stopped dreaming.
I'm surprised by the quantity and shape of the Star Wars figures on pegs at Smyths. If you go there frequently, chances are high to get those figures case fresh. If I bought my figures there for regular MRSP, I'd probably ask an employee when they usually restock and just get them right of the shipper before anyone else can touch them. Their employees are usually friendly if you ask them kindly.
It's good to see the Star Wars section expand again. The Jazwares X-Wing is the beginning of a new era or just the return of it. I wasn't expecting their Micro Galaxy Squadron line become available here in Germany. But I'm even happier now that it has.
I just got permission from the owner of a store in The Netherlands to share the pictures that I took at the beginning of August. If you still enjoy my store reports from Germany, I can add those pictures to a new thread. But I'm not sure if it's a good idea.
When you see pictures of that store, you'll either hate me or convince your family to move to the Netherlands with you.
They have some of the very best and most specialized stores all over Europe. I just love the Netherlands and many Dutch love to come to Germany as well.
One cannot have it all at one place I guess...
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Düsseldorf, Germany
Tue, Aug 30, 2022
LONG LIVE SOLID CASES! THANK YOU HASBRO!
SALE
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You know that things have changed when toy stores start selling gaming chairs for children...
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The discounts for LEGO weren't overwhelming.
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What have we here..?
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Now that's some accessories there. More content for less $$$ from MATTEL.
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Talk about weird proportions. Such a beautiful woman and I think they made the headsculpt well, but the body is too big in relation.
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I must be vaccinated against these FUNKO!s... ::)
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In loving memory of Alan Rickman. He was a good man.
Jurassic World
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We talk about 15 feet of space on the aisle here! JW still prospers. Dinosaurs will always rule toy sales.
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STAR WARS
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The STAR WARS section has grown, again! It was at an all-time low with one peg for each line after Christmas when TVC Kuiil was released That's a very positive development in my book. Düsseldorf is one of the wealthiest cities in Germany, so sales should be good here.
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The 501st Legion Trooper is a rare sight. They had 5 on pegs here!
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The Mando Warrior is reduced to 14,90€. And I was amazed by the quantity of TVC figures on pegs!
Long live solid cases! Thanks Hasbro!
MARVEL, MOTU & He Man
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WWE & ROBOTS
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LEGO
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The AT-TE is currently sold out here. It flew off shelves everywhere after it dropped to 129,99€ instead of 139,99€ MRSP. So did Cad Bane's ship, but this one has a MRSP of 169,99€. That went down rather quickly: within 2 weeks to be precise. No surprise with 4 1/2 figures less than the AT-TE.
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POKÉMONPOKÉMON
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Hot Wheels
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These were pretty sought after a couple months ago. Now they're on shelves in solid quantities. The Best of Germany presented by Matchbox.
And the real deal for daddy is sold outside about 70 yards away from SmythsToys.
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They had 3 Lambos in the show room. Two Aventadors which were covered and one Urus in dark grey metallic.
So with another grey box for my figures from Kaufland (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10225.msg230141#msg230141), I took the next train home. Thanks for reading! Come and visit our car thread (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10900.msg230250#msg230250) in the Imperial Break Room.
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Man I would love to go through those vintage pegs. Lots of great figures there. I haven't seen tvc pegs like that in a long, long time. Great report.
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A friend of mine was motivated by my store report to go to Smyths Toys in Krefeld on August 31. I forgot to share the pictures. This is what he found:
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Tamer, when you shared that new Avatar line by McFarlane Toys, yesterday, I immediately contacted the customer service of Smyths Toys. Today I got a reply already. They say if the products are not listed in their online shop, yet, they cannot tell if and when they're going to sell them. I should ask in store to get further information. Funny.
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Well, Philipp. I must say your Smyths sure seem to be doing better than our Targets or Walmarts.
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Way more on your pegs than I have seen in years, maybe even a decade and I have been all over since then. I think the trend in the US is to force folks into online retail.
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Well, Philipp. I must say your Smyths sure seem to be doing better than our Targets or Walmarts.
That's pretty crazy. I hope the good ole days will return one day. But to be fair, Smyths Toys are specialized on toys. Whereas toys are only part of the assotmnt of TARGET and Walmart.
Way more on your pegs than I have seen in years, maybe even a decade and I have been all over since then. I think the trend in the US is to force folks into online retail.
Maybe. Distribution, staff and shelf space have become crazy expensive over the years of pandemic.
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My local dollar store was pretty scarce today. Looks like some other collector(s) took a bunch of HotWheels and Matchbox. Or the store hasn't gotten any new cases recently.
Anyhew I still found 10 nice cars for 1€ each at T€Di:
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(https://i.imgur.com/f2lQEt4.jpg)
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Two more reasons to support your local Comic Shop instead of online stores!
Today I went to a local comic shop to ask for the upcoming Avatar line by McFarlane and to also buy a few Deck Boxes for my game cards.
Here's the deal:
1. Amazon Germany listed 2 Avatar items so far, which sold out within a day. So I asked SmythsToys if they were going to sell this collection. They don't know.
So I looked on the website of the European distributor heo if they had listed the items. And they do!
Therefore I was almost certain that I can pre-order the items at a comic shop. And I did.
I could also sneak a peek onto the screen at the comic shop.
The purchase price from heo for a Jake Sully on Banshee is 13.61€. The retail price is 29.99€, which I'm willing to pay. 19% sales tax to that amount is about 6€, so my dealer makes about 10 bucks out of it.
(https://i.imgur.com/v66tJ2H.jpg)
He has to pay his only employee more than 10€ and I'm quite shocked if I think about that margin.
That's the math for action toys here in Germany. I wonder how much heo pays for the figures when they buy them from MATTEL.
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This diorama can be built with 8 different sets and the display comes with 24 "blind" sets and retails for 200€ here in Germany as I learned today! 8.33€ will probably be 9.99€ each and 80€ to get them all. That's not too bad I think.
(https://i.imgur.com/jGlZAsy.jpg)
2. I needed some Deck Boxes for my WOTC game cards. The cheapest ones I found on Amazon are 3.11€ each. At the comic shop I got them for 1.90€ each. Sorry Jeff.
(https://i.imgur.com/qTOu0ux.jpg)
And here are some more pictures of their inventory:
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Incinerator Trooper & Grogu were 39.90€.
(https://i.imgur.com/qmliS4T.jpg)
First time I saw that figure in person. Retails for 24.90€.
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This new avatar stuff is really looking awesome, I can't wait to see it hit stores.
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Same here! Thank you for spreading the word about this new Avatar toy line. I'm glad it'll be available here in Europe as well. And I'm glad that the previous line was so rare and expensive on the secondary market, that I didn't even buy a single figure of it.
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Yesterday, I went to a store similar to Best Buy to get an extension block. They also started selling some merch, books ad toys a few years ago, so it's always worth taking a look at Media Markt.
And this is what I found:
(https://i.imgur.com/vC6nHpp.jpg)
Really like that AC/DC Monopoly. I'm always surprised what Hasbro come up with.
(https://i.imgur.com/sF7IJXU.jpg)
This audio book of the Thrawn Trilogy is fantastic! I used to have the entire box with 14 CDs. Got it on Amazon for 50€ years ago. At the store an inclomplete set was sold for 2.99€ each, but 5 CDs were missing unfortunately. Still an interesting find.
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The new LEGO AT-TE is currently sold out almost everywhere. So it was surprising to find one out in the wild.
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Neat looking shop. I could see me spending a dime or two in there.
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Thanks for your comment, I needed to correct the first two pictures. Lately, I have some issues with imgur when it comes to copy & paste action.
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
The Star Wars section has doubled in pegs for the 4th Quarter!
That's a good sign in my book! The Star Wars and MOTU sections have grown by 2-4 feet each since my last visit. This was to the disadvantage of the WWE section which used to be 12 feet wide, but has now shrunk to 3 feet.
(https://i.imgur.com/eBZeHg8.jpg)
STAR WARS
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Many new arrivals for the Holiday Season!
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RETRO Collection is growing stronger here as well!
(https://i.imgur.com/LMSWkZn.jpg)
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And even a load of overstock under the ceiling!
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Looks like Star Wars isn't the only toy line with CARBONIZED figures...fortunately they're a thing of the past at least for Star Wars now. They fly now!
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If you're looking for a vehicle for your 6" figures, here is a good alternative to Hasbro's latest Ghost Rider HasLab.
This one is only $40 instead of $350. ShartimusPrime (https://www.youtube.com/user/ShartimusPrime) made me aware of this Bratz' Cruiser which has an amazing blast for the buck!
What a Deal!! - Bratz Car Rock Angels Cruiser Marvel Legends 1:12 Scale MGA Vehicle Review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzG5O2_U4Ho)
(https://i.imgur.com/EYhC7fr.jpg)
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Sigh.....
What I wouldn't give to see that much Star Wars in one place. I didn't see a store this good even at Disney.
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I feel ya! The good news is that I think this is a good sign. Star Wars get more attention and priority in form of shelf space, again! And Andor is boosting this at the moment.
(https://i.imgur.com/esfRAbX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/b7nKbFo.jpg)
I hope you all had a good start into the new week, too! :D
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Store report: GameStop
Elbe Park, Dresden, Germany
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
I also went to Game Stop yesterday. They got new figures in, even though they put the last set of Gaming Greats on discount. It was nice to see a Dark Trooper in person for the first time. But the new retail price hits another record high!
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Everything is going up in price except my wage. Dang, that DarkTrooper does look nice.
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Toy Hunt: Dresden - Prager Strasse
Dresden, Germany
Tue, Oct 18, 2022
Few new arrivals, prices are the same, almost zero product movements since July.
Galeria
This mall can be compared to Macy's or Harrods'. It's been a while since I had been there...
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RETRO figures for 14.99€ each and 2 TBS Archive Tusken Raiders for 31.99€ each!
(https://i.imgur.com/ciRUjNi.jpg)
This 12" Galactic Action Mando figure is ??€ here instead of ??.99€. You'll see this exact same figure later at other retailers for 49.99-54.95€.
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3.75" Batman goodness. Man, I miss Star Wars Battle Packs from Hasbro!
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Okay, 69.99€ and on discount for 38.99€ at SmythsToys.
Some surprises expected me in the Jurassic World section.
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This 3-Pack of Micro Machines is cheaper than on Amazon: 7.99€ instead of 9.99€. Those tiny vehicles are perfect for mini dioramas.
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Out of the surprise box, there it is: Mattel's first repaint of the Brachiosaurus! New MRSP: 79.99€
And a cool playset, we've talked about in another thread already. 94.99€ here.
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Müller
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Jurassic World
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The original release of the Brachiosaurus is still available here for 69.99€. The repainted one is 79.99€ now thanks to inflation and stuff.
STAR WARS
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An advent calendar from Revell with 4 model kits.
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Spielemax
Everything looked exactly the same since the last time I was there. Half a year ago? This store is close to the central station of Dresden, located in a basement, but pretty unknown.
T€DI
They have a 3-day-promotion with 30% discount on all products. I asked for HotWheels cars and they said they put them in the back because they're excluded from the discount.
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Now you are starting to sound like the stores I have in my area. You normally hit the jackpot.
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Thanks for your reply, Tamer. I had an appointment this morning and had to interrupt working on this post. All the other pictures that I took yesterday will be added above within the next 30 minutes.
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SmythsToys keep adding more items of the brand-new Avatar toy line to their website here in Germany and the United Kingdom:
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UK
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https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/search/?text=avatar
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Looking forward to this new movie.
Sounds like the new figures are good quality too.
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They are! But suddenly all products from Macfarlane were removed from their website again...I hope they return as soon as they get them all in stock. :-\
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Tue, Oct 18, 2022
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TBSA figures are back down to 24.90€ and some are even reduced to 19.90€.
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It's been a while since I saw so much overstock!
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HotWheels
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LEGO
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Two Lambos even cheaper than TK Maxx.
Store report: GameStop
Elbe Park, Dresden, Germany
Tue, Oct 18, 2022
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Both medium-size vehicles were 14.99€ each.
Vader's TIE Advanced was 19.99€.
The Black Series
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41.99€ for a Credit Collection figure...I think the Tusken Raider is still the best one of that wave.
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I think I would faint dead away if I saw that many TVC Figures in a store. Wow that looks good.
What do you think of the Micro Galaxy Squadron? I almost bit on those. Just didn't have the space. They make a walker I am probably done though.
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Well, I guess you'll faint in front of your own collection then :D
I love the new Micro Galaxy Squadron line! It fills the gap that Hasbro left behind with their lack of vehicles.
Kids sure love the variety of vehicles that were even never released before like Ventress' ship.
It's mind boggling that Hasbro neglected the vehicle line. At least we finally got Blue Leader's X-Wing and an all-new Speeder Bike after another decade. But in comparison to 2009, this lack of vehicles and ships makes me assume that Di$ney don't let them make vehicles anymore.
star wars clone wars -faint by Lunatico126 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0gu37hJVQI)
I'm tempted to buy those Micro Galaxy Squadron vehicles and I'm thankful they're widely available here in Germany. But I also lack of space and the MRSP just a little over what I'd be willing to pay. If the price is right, I might pick up a couple. But chances are rather low that I buy one, even though I'd like to support the line.
I just cannot collect everything and rather invest into a 3D printer.
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Oh yeah, Blue Leader's X-Wing. One no one was able to find and is at least double the regular price now.
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Zavvi have this X-Wing for 30% off their already discounted price. So you can get it für 65€/56GPB/
$67USD* at the moment:
*it looks like the 30% discount are not available for Zavvi USA. Thanks to Stachaser for the alert.
https://www.zavvi.de/merchandise-action-figuren/hasbro-star-wars-the-vintage-collection-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-antoc-merrick-s-x-wing-fighter-collectable-playset/13314713.html
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It doesn't look like the 30% coupon is available on Zavvi.us. But thanks for the heads up.
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You're right. Sorry for not checking on that first. The 30% discount is for the UK and Germany, maybe some other markets in Europe that I don't know of. I panicked and got my first Blue Leader X-Wing for 130€ and it shipped from Spain. Now Zavvi sell it for as low as 56 GPB. Maybe you can have it shipped to the U.S. when you order via Zavvi UK?
Maybe $110 USD is still a better deal than paying double the MRSP on ebay?
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The Zavvi.us sight actually ships from the UK for $5.99USD. Which is pretty good. I haven't tried to go through the process on the Zavvi UK site. I expect shipping would be much more costly. Still $109 is a good price!
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Hey, that might be worth a try. I don't know about the availability of this vehicle in the U.S., but if it didn't pop up anywhere except for ebay for ridiculous prices, this might be worth it to pull the trigger. I pulled the trigger 5 times so far and paid 4 different prices for it:
140€
127€
87€ and
65€
Patience almost always pays off...even for the AT-ST Raider, which I completely missed on Amazon Germany because as a Best Buy exclusive, I did not expect it to sell here in Germany...I can only hope for a re-issue now.
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Hey, that might be worth a try. I don't know about the availability of this vehicle in the U.S., but if it didn't pop up anywhere except for ebay for ridiculous prices, this might be worth it to pull the trigger. I pulled the trigger 5 times so far and paid 4 different prices for it:
140€
127€
87€ and
65€
Patience almost always pays off...even for the AT-ST Raider, which I completely missed on Amazon Germany because as a Best Buy exclusive, I did not expect it to sell here in Germany...I can only hope for a re-issue now.
It was only available as an exclusive thorugh Target and I never saw it in the wild. I think two stores in a 60 mile radius listed it in as in stock, otherwise it had to be shipped. I want to say that it retailed for about $104.99. So $109 isn't much of a mark up compared to "after market." I did actually go ahead and order one, it is supposed to arrive sometime next week.
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Starchaser let me know how this ships. I might have to do the same thing.
I am just sitting here thinking how crazy is something that was a US product can be bought in the UK and still shipped across the ocean for about as much as it retailed for here originally.
Freaking nuts I say!
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It looks like SmythsToys are going to receive the Avatar Toys by McFarelane two weeks later. They're supposed to arrive at the end of November here in Germany. What a perfect release window with the new movie in theaters and just before the Holiday Season!
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I am thinking McFarlane is going to blow this line out of the water for a decent price.
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Store report: Müller
Dresden, Germany
Tue, Nov 15, 2022
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Some heavy rollbacks on Jurassic World Toys:
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If I had a son, I'd get this to him!
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Store report: T€DI
Dresden, Germany
Tue, Nov 15, 2022
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Store report: T.K. Maxx
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THIS is a super-articulated 3.75" action figure for 4 bucks! MRSP was 7.99€. Just sayin' Hasbro.
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Looks like some nice clearance prices. Man, its a good time to be a Dino Collector.
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Absolutely, you can get REALLY like at T.K. MAXX like one of my buddies in the West of Germany.
Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
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Store report:T.K. Maxx
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Some thieves are also around:
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Store report: Action
Dresden, Germany
Wed, Nov 23, 2022
Talk about great value!
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G scale Christmas dioramas with lights, batteries included for a tenner!
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I would love to see tvc pegs like that just to look for awhile. Man, some great deals there too.
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Yes, I'm going to go back to SmythsToys myself next week. Just waiting for the new Avatar toys to arrive to share my next store report.
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Store report: Action
Meißen, Germany
Sat, Nov 26, 2022
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Store report: T€DI
Meißen, Germany
Sat, Nov 26, 2022
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Store report: ROSSMANN
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Nov 26, 2022
ROSSMANN is similar to Walgreens.
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Glad to see those ships at a local drug store. This line becomes wide available here in Germany.
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Store report: Müller
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Nov 26, 2022
Müller is also similar to Walgreens.
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Store report: GameStop
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Nov 26, 2022
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Store report: SmythsToys
Elbe Park, Dresden, Germany
Sat, Nov 26, 2022
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Wow, what I wouldn't give to have a store with TVC Pegs like the one you have. I haven't seen that many vintage figures on the pegs in I know five or six years.
I have so got to not look at the Micro Galaxy Squadron Stuff. Thank god they don't make a walker yet. I know they have an AT-ST, but I have been able to resist. It reminds me of Action Fleet so much. If they had packaged it like original action fleet or like they did vintage stuff I know I wouldn't be able to resist it.
And then there is MOTU. I used to have a lot of those as a kid and man they packaging and everything is just spot on from what I remember, such cool stuff. I gotta walk fast by when I see it. Man, I always wanted a Castle Greyskull as a kid and never got it just like a Walker. Guess I have my walkers now! LOL.
Great store reports Philipp. It is so interesting to see what is out there. Man, what Christmas Dios you can make too.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts as well! Yes, sometimes it's hard to resist some cool stuff, but it got much better over the years. Hasbro's 5POA line was so appalling to me that it really got me down to earth again and get rid of the fever. And their current prices are too insane so that I became very picky of what to get. I still collect a lot of different stuff though. But I'm not starting anything else.
It was a fun ride yesterday and I'm very glad I didn't take the train to Meissen. However I wasn't expecting so much stuff on shelves there either. So with all that stuff, there was no way to transport it by train, so I'm extremely glad I decided to take the car to this 50 minute ride. And I hadn't moved it for almost 3 weeks.
Anyway my dad's passion are G scale model trains by LGB, PIKO and U.S. Trains. And those dioramas are in scale (1/24). All come with LEDs and some even with sound! So at 10 to 13 bucks I just had to get them for him!
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By Avda - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=59673979
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Looks like an awesome ride. Great pics.
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It really was! Spontaneously stopped by at my grandparents' house on the way back. Brought them some Dutch specialties which I found at Action.
And it was great to find a TBC Archive 501st Legion Clone Trooper out in the wild for the first time!
SmythsToys had listed that wave months ago, but NEVER stocked them.
And I'm very happy about those Christmas dioramas with incredible price to value ratio.
The 40% off at the home goods store were just the cherry on the cake.
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The first products of McFarlane's new toy line for Avatar 2 are available at SmythsToys' onine store now.
I cannot wait to take a look at them at my local store myself.
And I can see me recreate that structure on my next modular diorama:
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(https://i.imgur.com/QQYMm66.jpg)
This is a setup made by Phil_Creations with Unreal Engine.
Make sure to take a look at his well done website as well: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/xYEBYW
AZEDIA - Smoke (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCVXiur2BN8)
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Wow, get rid of the Avatar Figure and swap in a CT on a Gelagrub and you are set. So awesome.
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Wow, get rid of the Avatar Figure and swap in a CT on a Gelagrub and you are set. So awesome.
This is exactly what I'm going to do!
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Let's take a closer look at this continued toy line here (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=11036.msg231334#msg231334).
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Store report: SmythsToys
Elbe Park, Dresden, Germany
Sat, Dec 1, 2022
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AVATAR - World of Pandora
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Unfortunately the human figure is slightly taller than 3.75" Star Wars figures. The height of about 11 cm makes them officially 1/16 scale.
The Avatar Products are placed right on the opposite site of the Star Wars Section:
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Awesome store report. Too bad those figures are slightly larger. Would have made for some great custom parts.
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Awesome store report. Too bad those figures are slightly larger. Would have made for some great custom parts.
Yeah, but they almost fit. I'll definitely get one of those 7" Naví figures as they are close to 1/18 scale. I mean 1/16 scale isn't too far away and I might buy Colonel Quaritch for less than 24.99€ eventually.
He is the only human figure of the collector-aimed line as of now and comes with a good amount of accessories. That and the joints of the figure strongly remind me of the figures by BOSS FIGHT Studios!
The cherry on the cake for me is the fantastic design of the packaging! I mean the plastic window and all the wonderful colors look just awesome.
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I agree these look arty out the yazoo. If you do get one and tear it apart be sure to put it on some regular AF stuff to show us how it looks. It could work I guess.
And I agree about the packaging, spot on.
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Will do! For now it looks like Sister Reva gets closer to my trigger-line. Again, an amazing figure of an awful character in my eyes. If she gets under 10 bucks, I'll buy the TVC version of her.
And I'm so looking forward to the rest of the AVATAR toys to arrive on shelves. It does feel like the good ole days of collecting The Legacy Collection.
SmythsToys currently have some great deals! But they also work with an old trick suggesting the customer that the MRSP is much higher (look at the JW toys)! Still good deals nevertheless.
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This set with motorcycle was at 36.99€ when it arrived, NOT at 52.99€. Artificial high MRSP to make the discount look even better.
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That set with Nedry and Jeep almost reached a low of 20 bucks - amazing deal if you asked me and I wish I waited, but had to pull the trigger because this set was temporarily sold out here.
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Store report: SmythsToys
Elbe Park, Dresden, Germany
Sat, Dec 10, 2022
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The first 7" Naví has arrived.
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Reva down to less than 10 Euros. That's more like it!
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That avatar stuff is so awesome. Man I wish it were in scale with the regular AF lines.
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Store report: GameStop
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Dec 10, 2022
(https://i.imgur.com/dqyLwdc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3drCOee.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jvgTGEf.jpg)
Looks like GameStop actually sold some figs.
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Store report: REWE
Dresden, Germany
Mon, Dec 12, 2022
You better buckle up and fasten your seat belt because what I found here might knock you off your chair...
(https://i.imgur.com/A3pFSbm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BrvA65m.jpg)
REWE is a super market similar to Shop 'n Save. These 5POA figures have been sold for 1.99€ each and 2 years ago already, but for some odd reason they hang there now at full price, again. 4 YEARS later! I still have to laugh at this absurd find.
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Store report: Elbenwald
Altmarkt Galerie, Dresden, Germany
Sat, Dec 17, 2022
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(https://i.imgur.com/YaLdvcZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4aGsDQa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qZaOBeu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XJFC5cD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/i1WcEjO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3532g93.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DYv1xSu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wOxtfBz.jpg)
Took some pictures when I picked up my online order (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=3744.msg231545#msg231545) last Saturday. They had some amazing deals. The Slave I was 50% off, too!
(https://i.imgur.com/279diEh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aeEvVsL.jpg)
What magic would you want to learn if you were a student at Hogwarts?
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Store report: Galeria
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Dec 17, 2022
(https://i.imgur.com/pXIbYnj.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/FxQX40M.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/7RaKPaO.jpg)
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Store report: Müller
Centrum-Galerie, Dresden, Germany
Sat, Dec 17, 2022
(https://i.imgur.com/iK5rlhg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6U6HVQ1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qwlQfty.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QjCFisF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/P9tBVZg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UFkoO4Z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ppVU05s.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/08j9JC8.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/5Xc1tgn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KH5qV1t.jpg)
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1/18 scale cars are so incredibly expensive compared to the U.S. - Maisto models are only $15.99-19.99 at Sam's Club or COSCO in comparison...
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Store report: T.K. MAXX & WOOLWORTH
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Dec 17, 2022
(https://i.imgur.com/PSN0Fzi.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/ArKaiYu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CEiMovc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0MuFEkE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kEatSMe.jpg)
Talk about odd company names, scales and great value!
(https://i.imgur.com/5oDsz2a.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ql8DhpB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RW1IZXT.jpg)
8.99 for that truck is a bargain and makes a great gift in my eyes.
(https://i.imgur.com/p8gnv9o.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ruZnCdi.jpg)
Getting a pint of beer for 50 cents is one advantage of living in Germany.
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Store report: SPIELE MAX
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Dec 17, 2022
Pictures of a dying store. Some STAR WARS products haven't moved in 7! years here!
(https://i.imgur.com/RyZMi0Z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QIDh1mo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BnMnkRO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Gt7fDxy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xiGuEMi.jpg)
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It's painful to see wonderful stores dedicated to toys die like Toys "R" Us and FAO Schwarz before...
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Store report: SmythsToys
Duisburg, Germany
Thu, Dec 22, 2022
It's been a while...I can still see the Toys "R" Us emblem above the entrance.
(https://i.imgur.com/ptdNlD7.jpg)
Yesterday was the shortest day of the year. From now on the days become lighter, again.It was very busy, so I couldn't take the best pictures there this time. But I spent a good half an hour browsing through the aisles...
(https://i.imgur.com/qtVCXUd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/B6aUYEc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/q3B4W4Y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RPAnTBD.jpg)
STAR WARS
We're talking almost 15 feet of shelf-space here! Like in the good 'ole day!
(https://i.imgur.com/MqDSse3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pUpkJYH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Dvbq8h3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cUINYCX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mVdL2Fy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ybRp1eJ.jpg)
AVATAR
(https://i.imgur.com/BLgn7ry.jpg)
Prices already dropped even more!
(https://i.imgur.com/kghIUzb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yC0TnYi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rp5zKiA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bECESUR.jpg)
Someone unpacked those blind-boxes to reveal a couple human figures. They're about 1.8 inch tall. That makes them 1/40 scale.
(https://i.imgur.com/AIsSeSg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uWNKYf4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xW91Z0x.jpg)
I miss those Multipacks for STAR WARS.
(https://i.imgur.com/6ZzwqOt.jpg)
Battle Packs for 30 bucks? Sounds good. Charizard even comes with lights & sounds.
(https://i.imgur.com/VmtMfhB.jpg)
Nintendo/Jazwares seem to like "carbonized" figures, too!
(https://i.imgur.com/7jSl3eI.jpg)
I like that some Matchbox cars come with an actual box, again...
(https://i.imgur.com/NFVRTL8.jpg)
What a time to be a child!
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Wow that is some mega store reporting.
Man it must feel nice to be able to see so much toy goodness to actually buy.
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Jan 6, 2023
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See the full report on the next page.
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Jan 6, 2023
STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/Cx7TkEv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2B40DNh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cXOlQeI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bAnP3JK.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/P2t1nYx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SeGj4nO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VEMJQTk.jpg)
The main character of a show on discount so quickly?
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(https://i.imgur.com/QwOLhGS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/U4JiVEQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ipLGduJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/l4D7EkM.jpg)
AVATAR
(https://i.imgur.com/wsD3iSc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pbMUycD.jpg)
JURASSIC WORLD
(https://i.imgur.com/ZIATrau.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ipzbl9f.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/M3IQDrd.jpg)
CARS
(https://i.imgur.com/mfo60oe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zVbjeqz.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/EYD0wid.jpg)
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SIKU
(https://i.imgur.com/WAklykJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PVj3ZoK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YGFNcgd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/h5qv6WM.jpg)
HOT WHEELS
(https://i.imgur.com/yS5uwOT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8XkqGz5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9fb8DL0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ssuyWv7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2J0Z0Ix.jpg)
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Store report: SmythsToys
Krefeld, Germany
Fri, Jan 6, 2023
A friend of mine sent me this pair of pics that he took yesterday as well. Unfortunately WhatsApp always sizes down the resolution of pictures, too. It's cool to see those Inquisitors of the Black Series hanging next to each other on the pegs. Hasbro did a good job on the toys for the KENOBO
series in my book.
(https://i.imgur.com/T01OCzo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kGLY08i.jpg)
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I haven't seen SW like that in store in a long, long time.
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Toy Hunt: Dresden - Prager Strasse
Dresden, Germany
Wed, Jan 18, 2022
I went downtown Dresden on Wednesday after work. Didn't buy anything, but here's what I found:
TK MAXX
Another try to find Holiday Edition Mando for a friend of mine. But I didn't find the bounty here. They told me they might get it back in stock. If you like vehicles, this is a good place to go. I found some nice toys for the son of a friend of mine here.
(https://i.imgur.com/z8fwtrX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/npFoafs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2YH6dj7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CS4sSdO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mXTo5GI.jpg)
They always say "our price", but the MRSP is missing here this time: These Jada cars are sold elsewhere for the exact same price of 9.99€. The Jeep Wrangler goes well with many of Mattel's dinos. But I stick to 1/18 scale.
(https://i.imgur.com/O8o1RIb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lNfQAQw.jpg)
1/22 to 1:26 scale - I find it funny when a manufacturer cannot tell the exact scale. But I've never seen something like this on a packaging. Might be the reason why this nice model ended up here at TK MAXX.
(https://i.imgur.com/rgoUye4.jpg)
Skating seems to have a revival. They got the kids covered here!
Müller
Müller is the drug store here in Germany with the biggest selection of toys and media. I'm always impressed by their assortment and how nice and tidy their stores are. Hardly anything is on discount at the moment so shortly after Christmas. But Star Wars figures are!
(https://i.imgur.com/3B0BWCO.jpg)
I'll never understand the hype about those weird POP! figures.
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(https://i.imgur.com/fcPPGkX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ES2UJkX.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/3dzH6jG.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/FbJeCRy.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/eqadsDb.jpg)
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bruder
(https://i.imgur.com/2q6wsQW.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/KU8rdWW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wKEPoYX.jpg)
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Always have to think of Clonehead's awesome race track when I see these beauties.
(https://i.imgur.com/64LyZwZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mq6nhPU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/76KYCmz.jpg)
I'm thankful for the co-op between Bandai and Revell. Their kits are widely available here. Only all the different scales bug me. But that's probably Di$ney's restriction/fault.
(https://i.imgur.com/HLTyYX5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2ee3440.jpg)
Loved those snap-kits of airplanes as a kid.
(https://i.imgur.com/QQIZ4cC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SpK5fIW.jpg)
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T€DI
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Price was raised by 50% in this dollar store. And they will only get one case instead of 3-4 cases from now on. That's the current state here now.
But if you need clay they got you covered.
(https://i.imgur.com/84dw7d3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ejfIYnz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1vE1DoF.jpg)
Unfortunately Schleich is quite expensive in the U.S. thanks to import costs. But if you ever come to Germany you can find Schleich and especially playmobil for cheap here! These sets are 25€.
(https://i.imgur.com/CMOcJHm.jpg)
Galeria
Galeria is like Macy's and shortly before bankruptcy once again. Still they get the latest Black Series figures in.
(https://i.imgur.com/Hv6pb0K.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZhDwzyC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FbBDxhc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/S0j9c4t.jpg)
As mentioned above, TK Maxx sell these for the same price now.
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
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Jurassic World Toys are no longer divided on two aisles. Pokémon toys were moved from the front back to the next aisle. They're where the dinos were before and the dinos were moved to the opposite aisle where army toys used to be.
(https://i.imgur.com/A7IwagX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2lzprgm.jpg)
Even when an item is marked as "sold out" in store online, chances are still there, that you find the last remaining one. Like this Iguanodon.
New arrivals and early discounts for Avatar toys:
(https://i.imgur.com/c0YPWQg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hfY29cI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/w97pTeQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/oD8Y60n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7ogLn9A.jpg)
Nothing new on the Star Wars front:
(https://i.imgur.com/uSExJaQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pctNEy3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/s9G42Tg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KoB5DT5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jXysUJ9.jpg)
Still lots of backup stock here.
(https://i.imgur.com/i9lULFp.jpg)
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Store report: GameStop
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Turns out that all the other variations of Banshees are exclusive to GameStop here. They sell them for 21.99€ each.
(https://i.imgur.com/A2k3TFQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eKiN4wK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YVN2GDW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kmNTD83.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Z5ApBme.jpg)
Is it only me or are those helmets just crazy expensive here in Europe?
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I would just love to walk down the toy aisles you are reporting on. So awesome.
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Feb 4, 2023
SALE
(https://i.imgur.com/oKrWpuC.jpg)
AVATAR
(https://i.imgur.com/LoQ7LqI.jpg)
Well, it looks like somebody bought the entire case of surprise crates. I was playing with the idea, too. It was less than 120€ for all 24 of them...I wonder if Smyths will restock them, again.
Nothing really changed on the STAR WARS section. They sold 1 of 2 Deluxe Boba Fett for 30€ and all TBS Revas. TVC Reva is marked as SOLD OUT here in Dresden on their website. However all 5 of them are still hanging on the peg.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZNmW3u5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bylSTsB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/p42Va2Q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MZ2wZeo.jpg)
This Mando was suddenly reduced even more down to 12€. On their website it is shown as sold out in almost all stores, but it's always worth checking because they usually have one stealth unit on pegs.
I had to pick this one up. Now one peg is finally free again and can hold another NEW figure!
(https://i.imgur.com/LDQjVDz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qgQ3xy0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MVkJxR0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BROs8iQ.jpg)
The HotWheels section was re-arranged completely over the past days.
(https://i.imgur.com/ONgikwH.jpg)
I really like this mini set. What a nice dedication to Paul and his crew. He's missed.
(https://i.imgur.com/M2b6PbG.jpg)
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Another great report.
That Airborne Mando could be packed in every new wave an no one would complain. For the life of me I don't know how they won't add these types of figures in the newer waves if they don't want an all new wave of figures.
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Another great report.
That Airborne Mando could be packed in every new wave an no one would complain. For the life of me I don't know how they won't add these types of figures in the newer waves if they don't want an all new wave of figures.
Thank you, Tamer! I absolutely agree and for Season 3 of The Mandalorian I expect the brand team to come up with some 2- and/or 4-packs to get more different Mandos out there.
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Store report: Müller
Dresden, Germany
Centrum-Galerie, Prager Strasse 15
Sat, Feb 11, 2023
It's a rainy day here today so I thought I post what I found over the last week.
STAR WARS
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(https://i.imgur.com/NDMlGBE.jpg)
I would've taken Archive Kenobi for 3 bucks if it hadn't been the wrong price...
(https://i.imgur.com/vsl33wB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QJ4WVlx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gItA339.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/E41vwPu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/O4s0nss.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ybgc0Om.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lVB8Jkx.jpg)
LEGO
(https://i.imgur.com/qPoJiEG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QnaHeaQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9NdV2fG.jpg)
Model Kits
(https://i.imgur.com/qbiHwcl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/c2fxBNq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dsyXbrI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3ZOXf62.jpg)
playmobil
(https://i.imgur.com/FLQ8tGJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RYnIIV2.jpg)
Everything is nice any tidy here. They have a decent selection of costumes and accessories for Carnival at the moment. Some discounts can be found, but nothing wild. LEGO's Dr. Strange in a polybag was hanging on a peg once. When I called a friend 10 minutes later to ask if I should get it for him, it was gone. I must say it was quite busy there, too.
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Store report: Blue Brixx Megastore
Dresden, Germany
Centrum-Galerie, Prager Strasse 15
Sat, Feb 11, 2023
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(https://i.imgur.com/z2DQSb3.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/df6YeQ9.jpg)
ROSSMANN[/b]
Dresden, Germany
Altmarkt-Galerie
Sat, Feb 11, 2023
Another nice drug store like Müller with a decent selection of toys. They used to sell Star Wars figures, too!
(https://i.imgur.com/BLr5EmQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qViMdgG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9ZwH9IM.jpg)
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Mon, Feb 13, 2023
SmythsToys stock the very first item of the Hammond Collection!
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw their updated website on Monday, so I just had to jump on the bus and go to Smyths immediately. I just had to see this beauty with my own eyes. I hope that the Velociraptor sells well so that many other items of the Hammond Collection will follow.
(https://i.imgur.com/nkAs7G1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZNV8lAA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PKthYd3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Cy2ViU8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3PKiFE2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IsfCfNo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8pz8VG4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/D4ch9KK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bTDs15g.jpg)
STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/fPh84cE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tgGt1uk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/snUYeaI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/e9uF1hb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Dmq6JPY.jpg)
Many if not too many Grogus on clearance. Fingers crossed they sell once Season 3 airs.
AVATAR
(https://i.imgur.com/Y4G5Wri.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jDYgkNL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vcauEGW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xQJva5e.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BiYbYiJ.jpg)
die-cast Cars
(https://i.imgur.com/BErI23w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dINpVrF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CCdDTzq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JbSgjJq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0qwDh00.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MYwzplj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/loyeSPm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xD6VbAr.jpg)
Entrance & Check-out
(https://i.imgur.com/YM1pIzT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8HeBo2u.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eJaW1U2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ySCruYX.jpg)
And this is what I took home this time. 12€ for the X-Wing and 25€ (-38% MRSP) for the LEGO MARVEL Set (EOL).
(https://i.imgur.com/XoveM71.jpg)
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Another awesome report. Lots of dinos.
Still better TVC on the pegs than anywhere I have been in the last few years.
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Store report: SmythsToys
Düsseldorf & Duisburg, Germany
Sat, Feb 25, 2023
STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/THwErC2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vC5qX5i.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/651wKYx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mOZqz2M.jpg)
MARVEL
(https://i.imgur.com/XvvZbgq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/u3zSENw.jpg)
LEGO
(https://i.imgur.com/jjS0vgw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HLuSlvw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/V8XrKeu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fsiETdz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/w44ymWC.jpg)
Duisburg
(https://i.imgur.com/VLYKpcq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/phXGm6N.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QHaFx48.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9xIxYnm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rAOaGsH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fPZ7zUt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ROuQzBx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tVZ7mfa.jpg)
AVATAR
(https://i.imgur.com/N2n4UoI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/anmQBZm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ROBAEpG.jpg)
Reminded me of Clint's Arcade, awesome stuff!
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Thought of JDeck when I found this. Might be a nice crate for sugar, ice and what not...
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Store report: SmythsToys
Krefeld, Germany
Sat, Feb 25, 2023
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KAUFLAND
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Today's finds:
LEGO TIE Bomber: 38€ instead of 59,99€
LEGO IDEAS: Friends: 50€ instead of 90€
LEGO Star Wars Magazine with Figure: 4,99€ each
TBS (Leia Yavin 4 Ceremony): 10€ each
Matchbox Porsche 550 Spyder: 5,49€
Matchbox Workshop: 9,99€ (56% off)
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SmythsToys delivered well packed, better than Amazon.
All boxes arrived in perfect condition. They had a 10€ discount on purchases over 50€ in stores and online. I took advantage of it three times. There's no reason for me to buy from Amazon anymore.
I rather support SmythsToys. Neuss was the only city in Germany with two stores. On Saturday I learned that one of the two was closed back in January. Business is tough these days.
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I paid
21€ for Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter
15€ for the Snowtrooper Battle Pack
8€ for Boba Fett's Mico Starfighter - the cheapest way to get a Boba Fett with arm prints.
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LEGO has such cool sets. I so like them.
I am wondering if I will ever see vintage pegs like you have either.
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Look what I found today in a comic shop:
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It just sat there for 12 years, collected some dust while waiting for me to pick it up for 30€.
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Wow, been awhile since I have seen one of those.
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Yes, it was hidden behind some other items, but I still cannot believe how I could miss it for 12 years. Part of the reason is that I wasn't into the TCW line 'til 2018. I added some more pictures of the comic shop above.
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Store report: SmythsToys
Krefeld, Germany
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
STAR WARS
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Back in 2010 I couldn't find any of those sets here in Germany.
Jurassic World
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More of the Hmmond Collection!
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MARVEL
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Miscellaneous
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HotWheels
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Better vintage pegs than in any of the stores I have been in for a few years.
Man, wall to wall dinos. Jurassic World has the collecting market down pat. Lots of inventory to choose from.
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Store report: GameStop
Altmarktgalerie
Dresden, Germany
Tue, Mar 28, 2023
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Store report: ROSSMANN
Altmarktgalerie
Dresden, Germany
Tue, Mar 28, 2023
ROSSMANN is similar to Walgreens.
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Store report: Müller
Altmarktgalerie
Dresden, Germany
Tue, Mar 28, 2023
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Store report: T.K. MAXX
Dresden, Germany
Tue, Mar 28, 2023
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I keep telling myself I am only gonna get the micro galaxy at-ats when they come out, but it is so hard to resist. Nice report.
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Well, I could get 10% discount at my local drug store ROSSMANN. Their stores here in Dresden still have 5 AT-STs on pegs. Very tempting. Have you seen yesterday’s reveal of the AT-AT and the Imperial Shuttle from Jazwares? Good times!
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Apr 8, 2023
I rode my bike 8 miles to my grandfather's house today and stopped at SmythsToys on my way home. After all regular stores were closed yesterday, it was nice they had open a day before Easter. I got there just in time 30 minutes before they closed and this is what I found:
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Reva was 9.90€ so I picked one up for customizing purposes.
I feel very good after the bike tour. It was quite fresh, but I also got some groceries on my way home to recover with a nice beer in the evening.
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Nice!
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Thanks, here's an interesting documentary answering the question of why we've seen declining aisles for toys at retail - especially big box stores. I watched the 43 minutes in 2x speed and it was well worth it!
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The decline of supermarkets - A sector in crisis | DW Documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymxG4wOP7fk)
double-click for full screen view
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Wed, May 10, 2023 (late May 4th report)
Just a very quick stop at the store today to take pictures of the most relevant stuff.
LEGO
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They added a locked glass cabinet to the LEGO section for their high-end sets!
Hasbro
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The official MRSP for TVC figures is now at 20,99€! That's where they all start.
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Those starships by MATTEL's most popular HotWheels were a nice surprise. They're die-cast in different scales and cost about as much as an action figure these days.
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Plus you currently get a poster for May 4th with purchases of 20€ or more.
The Corps!
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This multipack for 25€ is a nice contrast right next to TVC figures.
AVATAR
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Jurassic World
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Well, if you were in shock like me by how drastically the Star Wars section has shrunk, let's take a look back in front of the store where their clearance takes place.
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Plenty of stock right at the entrance/exit area - hopefully this will push sales of our beloved action figures..
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Reminds me of the days when we had Toys "R" Us...now I'm sad :(
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LEGO always has such cool stuff on the shelf. Why can't Hasbro do a fraction of this?
That Micro stuff is too cool. Guess they have an AT-AT now so I am doomed.
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Reminds me of the days when we had Toys "R" Us...now I'm sad :(
Good times. I'm glad we lived in this time to experience something like TRU. Didn't want to make you sad. We were fortunate enough that SmythsToys from Ireland took over all stores from Toys R Us when they went out of business. Good news for the US is that some Macy*s stores host Toys R Us now like this one here in Florida (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=7415.msg232857#msg232857). It's not as big as it used to be, but it still feels authentic. Perhaps yo find one in your area, too!
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LEGO always has such cool stuff on the shelf. Why can't Hasbro do a fraction of this?
That Micro stuff is too cool. Guess they have an AT-AT now so I am doomed.
Agreed, but LEGO's MRSPs are waaaaay too high for their Star Wars sets (and most of the other lines) in my opinion. The latest peek of price hikes can be seen at their 40th Anniversary diorama sets and UCS ones. I mean $850 for an UCS AT-AT? No surprise that Hasbro charge a premium for their HasLabs.
Anyhow I think the die-cast AT-AT will make a good addition to your walker collection! Thanks for commenting.
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Reminds me of the days when we had Toys "R" Us...now I'm sad :(
Good times. I'm glad we lived in this time to experience something like TRU. Didn't want to make you sad. We were fortunate enough that SmythsToys from Ireland took over all stores from Toys R Us when they went out of business. Good news for the US is that some Macy*s stores host Toys R Us now like this one here in Florida (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=7415.msg232857#msg232857). It's not as big as it used to be, but it still feels authentic. Perhaps yo find one in your area, too!
I wasn't too sad and it passed quickly ;) The Macy's in our area have tiny sections which feel more like one drug store/pharmacy toy aisle than anything resembling a TRU.
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Store report: Müller
Kaufpark Nickern
Dresden, Germany
Mon, May 15, 2023
STAR WARS: Micro Galaxy Squadron
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other Action Toys
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Schleich
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Pokémon
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SALE
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Must not get into the Micro Galaxy Stuff. I must not. Daggone it looks good though.
Heck of a deal on that Brachiosaur too eh?
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It's very tempting, indeeeeeed! Yeah, you know me well. Saw that Brachiosaur on our way out and just couldn't leave it behind. hehe
Store report: GameStop
Altmarktgalerie
Dresden, Germany
Fri, May 19, 2023
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I so hoped for the Scout Class to be available here as well. GameStop got it!
Store report: ROSSMANN
Altmarktgalerie
Dresden, Germany
Fri, May 19, 2023
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Star Wars toothbrushes made of bamboo. Bamboo is not the best for your toothbrush because it's the perfect material for bacteria to live on. Like plastic-free packaging this is the wrong place to save plastic.
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Jazwares got you covered with loads of accessories for your 4" figures for 15€. Hasbro won't give you so many not even in their so called and overpriced DELUXE figure asst.
Store report: Müller
Altmarktgalerie
Dresden, Germany
Fri, May 19, 2023
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Nostalgic toys from yesteryear still shine.
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Have a great weekend y'all and happy hunting!
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Store report: T.K. MAXX
Dresden, Germany
Mon, May 22, 2023
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MARVEL x Gentle Giant @ TK MAXX
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Cars
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Store report: MediaMarkt
Dresden, Germany
Mon, May 22, 2023
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Last week they had a special offer on their website and sold this bundle for 569€. Very tempting, but I'm gonna wait 'til December.
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Skylanders on clearance for just 1,99€!
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And some older LEGO Speed Champions for 16,99€ each. I think by now they cost 19,99€ and 24,99€ MRSP if a mini figure is included. That's probably why Paul Walker and his race car sold right through.
Store report: SmythsToys
Duisburg, Germany
Thu, Jun 1, 2023
One of my buddies sent me a couple pics today. The new TVC Phase II Clone Trooper flies off the pegs - even for 20,99€!
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I have no clue about licensing, but I got the impression that Di$ney didn't take too much fees for their current 100th Anniversary sets from LEGO. The MRSP of 54,99€ seems fair for this house. 22% off taste even better.
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Store report: T.K. MAXX
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Jun 2, 2023
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After I walked away from the Pokémon figures, a couple my age took my place and emptied an entire peg for their son.
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LEGO key-chain minifigs were 2.49€ instead of 3.99€.
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I'm both shocked and disgusted by how sugar and fast food are targeted at toddlers:
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Philipp you are living in a toy dreamland. Wow.
Like that Starfox ship. I could see that being customized up.
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Yes, I do. Part of the reason is that Dresden is the city with most children across Germany! And they are a blessing. I mean children are our future and I wish I'll be a good dad to mine some day.
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Inflation! It's everywhere. It's worse than sand & dust. You can watch the prices for groceries climb almost weekly. But also furniture has doubled in price. I remember when those racks were sold for 24,99€ and later put on clearance for 19,99€.
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So I went out to look for used furniture. Started my Saturday to take a look inside this warehouse.
Used furniture is now priced at tags that used to hang on new ones!
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249,- for this table with chairs.
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Some desks would be nice as work station or suitable for tabletop gaming and dioramas!
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Those chests reminded me of JDeck's awesome pirate bar project!
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I even found R2-D2 and his droid buddy!
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You can see some more inspiring furniture for display here (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10225.msg233517#msg233517).
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Store report: ROSSMANN
SchillerGalerie
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Jun 3, 2023
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Store report: EuroShop
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Jun 3, 2023
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Can't complain too much about 2 bucks for a Minion figure.
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HotWheels and Matchbox classic 1/64 scale assortment cost 50% more now. Even at a dollar store.
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I would've NEVER thought that I could buy a BluRay for less than 2€. Thanks to streaming services!
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Store report: Müller
Centrum-Galerie
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Jun 3, 2023
New, lowered MRSPs for Jazware's Micro Galaxy Squadron line:
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Ole classic.
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Jun 3, 2023
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(https://i.imgur.com/yELMVRN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HZ1XRSo.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/3jg9oDa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Hk9gK3K.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7IwxDh6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BEcTbzZ.jpg)
AVATAR
(https://i.imgur.com/D5q5yzu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LHTZVsK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/l7o9hlv.jpg)
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It looks like SmythsToys put the AVATAR toy line on a final clearance...I'll miss that line on shelves.
(https://i.imgur.com/VMpy83k.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kqXvUSZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MqfMra4.jpg)
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Jun 9, 2023
SmythsToys put the AVATAR toy line on (final) clearance...so I checked their inventory online and flew out to help them gain back some shelf-space!
(https://i.imgur.com/LX6o5FU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PTu4bnL.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/jcF2RJc.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/MGyf0ys.jpg)
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I remember back in 2008 when I brought one of those arenas from New York for $19.99 because I couldn't find them here in Germany. I gave it to a friend and he was really happy about it.
(https://i.imgur.com/zHPTv7o.jpg)
70% off - Can't beat that price!
(https://i.imgur.com/lrldUQa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MU5nEQ1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eQwZHzM.jpg)
If you want to army-build TBS Stormtroopers and Palpies, now is the time to do so!
(https://i.imgur.com/DQnGBfx.jpg)
And this is what I brought home today: 60€ (30+20+10) for all
(https://i.imgur.com/TxVuKv7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wWgzy55.jpg)
Neytiri's Banshee seems to have sold better than Jake's. That AMP Suit for 20€ feels like an AT-ST for 4" figures. And TVC Fennec Shand is such a well done figure, can't let her hanging for 10 and left some of each for the next child or collector. Have a great weekend everyone!
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I don't know how many tries it took me to get a good Fennec.
Nice report.
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Store report: SmythsToys
Kamen, Germany
Sat, Jun 10, 2023
Kamen is an important junction for distribution in Germany for continental Europe. Many companies have huge distribution centers here.
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(https://i.imgur.com/kcRbHCy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9QxiDVe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KjMniTy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/h5516l6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rn68axJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JDB7reo.jpg)
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I remember the days of yesteryear when the shelves around here were filled just like those.
I'm trying to figure out how with all of his "finds", DM still has any money left over for living expenses.
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Good question DH! That's why I went back today to find out that their online inventory was accurate. So I took a TVC Yoda for 10 and left the last one for the next collector. They were hiding below the BS figures and I swear they weren't there on Friday. Mr Fortuna with perfect eye printing on damaged card was only 8 bucks.
(https://i.imgur.com/4ccX6W1.jpg)
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SmythsToys Germany listed 3 more upcoming items for the Hammond Collection:
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A store update is coming tomorrow!
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Store report: T.K. MAXX
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
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Store report: Müller
Centrum-Galerie
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
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(https://i.imgur.com/st4eel0.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/Xv6XgRR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/H0RyVWE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5QnTqKe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/af8x9GP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Eka077p.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/W0NnLPV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HcItJDv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/a1pXwuI.jpg)
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After LEGO raised the MRSP by 33%, these discounts of 33% don't feel like a good deal.
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
------CLEARANCE AISLE------
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(https://i.imgur.com/gyi0OJX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/edh6CYa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dXxbBGt.jpg)
Jurassic World
(https://i.imgur.com/Rr0eJs5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gmpI4tK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uf33kDg.jpg)
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STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/hf8wb4l.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eyQseHI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YwxWMoh.jpg)
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Two chases in one store, nice and tempting, but I got one from Müller already.
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(https://i.imgur.com/ViiIlXp.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/3oUOtkf.jpg)
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HotWheels
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Sat, July 8, 2023
------CLEARANCE AISLE------
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19,90€ already for Mr. Solo.
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I went to the store yesterday to get these 3 figures for him. All three were 39,90€ total (2x 14,90€ + 1x 9,90€ for Ewok Village Leia.
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It looks like these chase variants haven't moved an inch for a week. I expected them to be gone by now.
The store had a good frequency yesterday and some customers even bought stuff!
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I have resisted those AF ships so far. Daggone they look good.
Awesome stuff in your stores as usual!
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Store report: Müller
Centrum-Galerie
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Jul 14, 2023
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Mid-size vehicles are currently sold out here. X-Wing and Darth Vaders TIE Advanced sold.
(https://i.imgur.com/3LxsroS.jpg)
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Store report: T.K. MAXX
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Jul 14, 2023
It's not even Holiday Season, but I rarely saw their toy section so empty! All Pokémon figures sold right through! Too bad I didn't take a couple last time. I got surprised by some TVC though.
(https://i.imgur.com/1getS9Z.jpg)
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Perfect for 1/24 scale setups!
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You finally found some empty pegs! Lol.
Man that MOTU stuff sure has me jonesing from yesteryear.
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Yes, I did! People still buy toys and that's good. While groceries become more expensive every day.
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Store report: T€DI
Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany
Wed, Jul 26, 2023
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And I thought the Halloween stuff arrived early...
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TEDI used to be a dollar/euro store. These gift bags were 1€ each. However most items cost more than 1€ by now.
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1/18 scale folk lift in a clearance basket.
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3.75" dinosaur playset.
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Store report: Action
Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany
Wed, Jul 26, 2023
Last Friday a friend of mine sent me this picture which he found on Facebook.
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You might remember that Action had TBS 6" Captain Plasma and Tobias Beckett for 4,99€ each a few years ago. This was the all-time lowest price for TBS6 figures that I ever saw at retail!
Apparently Action did it again and found a remaining stock of this beautiful wave and even some Gaming Greats!
So I went out on Saturday, but only found these items in my local store.
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(https://i.imgur.com/6F87hBt.jpg)
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Today I went out to two other stores and both were a hit!
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(https://i.imgur.com/wGjTzpe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TR0lXqg.jpg)
Since it was very busy with children in this store, I put all 6 figures in my basket to take pictures.
I took Echo and Sev with me.
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Store report: Action
Tönisvorst, Germany
Wed, Jul 26, 2023
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Hot off the truck from the Netherlands.
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I had one of those a few years ago. The rechargeable battery breaks rather soon - don't buy those.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZGSuq2P.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Kn9IRoK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZLPF1sO.jpg)
And of course the first ones can be found on ebay already for 20€ each...
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(https://i.imgur.com/tzam2Qj.jpg)
This was a crazy awesome hunt! I went to 2 stores today, had a mileage of 48 km total, which cost about a gallon of gas.
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Loads of stuff! Wow, I wish our stores looked this still, but alas, no.
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Looks like a lot of nice six inch finds.
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Loads of stuff! Wow, I wish our stores looked this still, but alas, no.
That's unfortunate. I'll see what I can find in Colorado at the beginning of September.
These TBS figures for 7 bucks are crazy! It was a thrilling hunt the past days. x---wing
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Looks like a lot of nice six inch finds.
It's incredible to find them at a discount chain! I feel like a dude at ROSS in the U.S.
And I found more today! It's fun. 0/
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Store report: SmythsToys
Krefeld, Germany
Wed, Jul 26, 2023
------CLEARANCE AISLE------
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(https://i.imgur.com/kHD0qtD.jpg)
No label, already opened, only one was complete, the other had only the plant inside.
(https://i.imgur.com/zWccHNj.jpg)
Jurassic World
(https://i.imgur.com/j8QLSLE.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/8nyck3L.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4aZCAEL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/G8mnvsl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9Sh7rjI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0M01hFb.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/zeHTtfV.jpg)
STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/cj7z25B.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/93FvLVH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JMDYP9H.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uO4lCuR.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/BmZr8mi.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/aITtOhT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zT3XjC3.jpg)
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playmobil
(https://i.imgur.com/YmrBysE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/znGUfef.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hPfdrPP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qe29Kfw.jpg)
Hot Wheels
(https://i.imgur.com/CMMif5l.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/oNMmYGO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4f1rMVG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/a7yuhl2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KQXnKHT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xE9epdL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1jVVKPg.jpg)
Nice new arrivals, but I walked out empty handed.
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Store report: T.K. MAXX
Düsseldorf, Germany
Thu, Jul 27, 2023
A friend of mine found these yesterday and gave me permission to share his pictures here.
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(https://i.imgur.com/Xh3F0Dg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pDP5aXx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CWIcBK4.jpg)
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Ugh, those stickers. Guess you have a great process to get them off.
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Yes, I do have a bottle of sticker remover! But sometimes I even let them on the box if the price is incredibly low so that I can always chuckle for the good deal whenever I see it.
Like the latest finds on Friday:
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Store report: SmythsToys
Mönchengladbach, Germany
Fri, Jul 28, 2023
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It's been a while...
------CLEARANCE AISLE------
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(https://i.imgur.com/jUajr3M.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vC1v3yq.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/9gLL85s.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ugAXsXZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5fhmApk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lLjUdOM.jpg)
STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/e66EU5n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qZkH1eT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/q4MsuS9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/E9qv4uL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/n218S6i.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/i8iPr2t.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WFRszKo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/esYwMGj.jpg)
Jurassic World
(https://i.imgur.com/RkxNUg1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/e1K8ZqT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FWxSuCv.jpg)
MOTU stuff is on EXTREME discount!
(https://i.imgur.com/HBxCA3v.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3QpxCnb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PzF43pL.jpg)
This helicopter was huge! Something about 2 feet long. But the seats in the cockpit and the bed were in an odd scale. Something about 1/14 scale, but other proportions weren't didn't align.
And here's what I got. I'm very happy to have gotten two more AVATAR items on clearance here. Dresden sold out within 4 days!
(https://i.imgur.com/EGR82d9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3aCfaex.jpg)
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Store report: Action
Mönchengladbach-Lürrip, Germany
Fri, Jul 28, 2023
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(https://i.imgur.com/LtKjtVo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mslrFrt.jpg)
Didn't find Bib Fortuna or Mr D'an, yet, but it's amazing which figures they got. Looks like the other case assortment was distributed in the North of Germany. At least that's what ebay shows me:
(https://i.imgur.com/ZUnXZ3N.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Y69Xy4x.jpg)
Resellers asking 20 bucks for each figure in the bay...should I be surprised?
(https://i.imgur.com/6KOOhHd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IdNNKX9.jpg)
My buddy made me aware of the laser-cut wooden kits. They are in 1/24 scale and include some nice accessories. And they're obviously targeted at creative women out there.I took three different model kits to try.
(https://i.imgur.com/aN3vEE3.jpg)
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Store report: Action
Mönchengladbach-Holt, Germany
Fri, Jul 28, 2023
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Got a second Echo here and left the other one for the next collector. ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/U4dicNo.jpg)
I got 10 in total, the doubles are for two of my collector buddies. Boy, what a thrilling hunt that was!
5 stores, 4 hits! Absolutely awesome finds for the mileage.
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Store report: SmythsToys
Kamen, Germany
Wed, Aug 2, 2023
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My buddy and I went on tour again, yesterday.
------CLEARANCE AISLE------
(https://i.imgur.com/uDmsfng.jpg)
For everyone who still needs an OMEEEGA. There are 3 rotting here.
(https://i.imgur.com/vA5JP5j.jpg)
Jurassic World
(https://i.imgur.com/b6ckZOr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TZaDoj3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cfPjrbp.jpg)
Compared to Hasbro, MATTEL still has reasonable prices in my opinion. It's a double-license for them (JP and Mercedes-Benz) in this set, so the MRSP of 74,99€ might feel a little steep. But I think 50 bucks is a good price for this iconic set.
(https://i.imgur.com/LJ5iNu0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BGQAzjn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hDQTeRU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fQyGBBU.jpg)
I think I focus on the Hammond Collection from now on and sell most of my Legacy Collection items.
STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/7a18i99.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cg6CfdY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OZ9PB2X.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bs2sKfI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QuTQKxp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xheHa3q.jpg)
LEGO
New arrivals on shelves for the August 1st release! And already reduced up to 33%!
(https://i.imgur.com/6gYqkNi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ErbRfDx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EVmyy6H.jpg)
LEGO's MRSPs are plain ridiculous by now. It's just laughable what they give you for half a fortune of your money.
(https://i.imgur.com/3K7ehuZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ihp0ddW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cGVQpQL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7rifH93.jpg)
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Store report: SmythsToys
Bochum, Germany
Ruhr Park
Wed, Aug 2, 2023
(https://i.imgur.com/bLPlSgm.jpg)
This is in a big mall (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ruhr+Park/@51.4946239,7.2808904,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x47b91fb3c52ce7e1:0x6240f16e9b45f11c!4m6!3m5!1s0x47b91fb3cd856839:0xee30dcbd2374fc49!8m2!3d51.4946206!4d7.2834653!16s%2Fg%2F121dvkhk?authuser=0&entry=ttu). Especially for German standards. We don't have many malls like this here. Reminds me of an American mall or the one in Roermond, Netherlands.
------CLEARANCE AISLE------
(https://i.imgur.com/58PlqNd.jpg)
Jurassic World
(https://i.imgur.com/1j7nP5v.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PPEBJx7.jpg)
STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/FS824no.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3oEzJYW.jpg)
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Come and check out our car thread (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10900.msg233422#msg233422)!
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Store report: Action
Hamm, Germany
Wed, Aug 2, 2023
Went to three more of their stores, yesterday. Both in Hamm and one in Dortmund. They were all sold out. One fellow collector and YouTuber raided all 4 stores in Dortmund on Tuesday. So I gave up after the first one. He found 7 Figrin D'an figures there. I was looking for one, too. Now he has the Cantina Band complete. Nice!
(https://i.imgur.com/e08mo8o.jpg)
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Store report: SmythsToys
Neuss, Germany
Rheinparkcenter
Fri, Aug 4, 2023
I went out to get some more AVATAR items on clearance, yesterday. Neuss used to have two Toys "R" Us stores. SmythsToys took over both, but closed one of them after a couple years.
The one remaining is located in a mall.
------CLEARANCE AISLE------
(https://i.imgur.com/I4cbCqD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5LyiEl0.jpg)
It's sad to see that this great toy line ends up like this.
(https://i.imgur.com/0XGpwhk.jpg)
STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/5VPv5cp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qE75JPR.jpg)
Full pegs, but only the same items in all stores I go to.
Join our discussion about the AVATAR line here (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=11036.msg230464#msg230464).
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Went out to get some groceries tonight and discovered this new version of playmobil's Volkswagen T1 at EDEKA:
(https://i.imgur.com/qfTMlk7.jpg)
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Looks like Dan has some competition. Nice.
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Now they do what they always do when their clearance items are (almost) sold out completely across the country: SmythsToys put their Avatar and some of their JW items on extra clearance. But odds are you won’t find them anywhere anymore.
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that crab suit works perfectly in SW thats for sure.
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that crab suit works perfectly in SW thats for sure.
Yeah, I got the same impression. I think it could operate autonomic or by a pilot like General Grievous himself!
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Store report: Ultra Comix
Nuremberg, Germany
Wed, Aug 23, 2023
A friend of mine is working in Bavaria this week and he sent me some pictures from Nuremberg last night. The last time I was there was in 2007. I discovered this shop by accident after I was denied to enter the Nuremberg ToyFair. It's the biggest Comic Store I know here in Germany.
They have 4 stories of cool stuff, but Star Wars is found in the basement. Back in 2007 I got the TSC Republic Commando Multipack and the TAC STAP Attack there. Good memories.
Since I didn't take pictures of this phenomenal store, I was very happy about this surprise yesterday.
Ultra Comix is similar to Forbidden Planet in the UK. They also have a lot of Warhammer stuff, too!
(https://i.imgur.com/IVOtb95.jpg)
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As much as I love Star Wars...Asterix and Obelix in Playmobil is supremely awesome!!!
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Hey, Jeff thank you so much for commenting here. I used to play with playmobil all day as a boy.
I can get you everything you want here and send it to you when I am in Colorado on Sep 5.
Just let me know what you want to have. I can also buy you the comic books of Asterix.
Best regards
Philipp
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Looks like a good collection of figures.
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So, it cool that they've got figures we haven't seem yet, like the Krrsantan figure and Nein Nunb.
We are huge fans of Playmobil. I have some at work - mostly knights and animals. We have three huge castles that are currently in storage.
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Newly listed on SmythsToys.de. Could this be an early reveal of PulseCon tomorrow?
Is 5POA for 6 inch budget-figures still a thing?
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I wondered when they would go 5poa for six inch figures. Looks like this might be it.
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Well, maybe this set was revealed earlier, but this was the first time that I saw it. I have to take a look at them in the store. They look like a multipack of those 5" figures with 5POA they once had as budget line. If I remember correctly, they were 7,99€ or 9,99€ each.
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I spontaneously went to a flea market here in Dresden today and even found some STAR WARS!
Had some nice conversations and made some good deals.
(https://i.imgur.com/FMJVEQj.jpg)
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Some historic toys from Saxony. They looked like they could qualify for a museum.
(https://i.imgur.com/W7UAdLp.jpg)
A nice cabinet.
(https://i.imgur.com/UbWhAZ3.jpg)
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Some old DDR toys from the 1960s and 70s. TVC Dr. Evazhan was among them for just 1€.
(https://i.imgur.com/pKyBFQx.jpg)
EMW was the BMW of the DDR back in the days as I learned today.
(https://i.imgur.com/pByOHvm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NfAZRXP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8LhBmQX.jpg)
Some very detailed models of HORCH cars. Today they're known as Audi.
(https://i.imgur.com/YDFnfSF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ztj6vmk.jpg)
The rest of a DelPrado magazine collection that took 70 issues to complete.
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STAR WARS figures are such a rare sight on fleamarkets here in Germany, but I found some.
A drug store similar to Walgreens had them all back in 2012 and I found a TCW Clone Trooper (Phase II) here for another Euro.
A highlight was this 1/8 scale Mercedes-Benz 300 SL from Eaglemoss! It weights a whopping 24 pounds and took 2 months to assemble. It was released over 2 years with almost 70 issues.
The total cost were 2,000€. Now a father and his son are looking for a new owner of their project and are asking 700€.
(https://i.imgur.com/vNZKXdT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JnJQPNt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/daryPKf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hoCr8kQ.jpg)
And this is what I found today for a total of just 26€!
(https://i.imgur.com/KzCbMJX.jpg)
The LEGO Set was just 15€.
(https://i.imgur.com/N5FJKrc.jpg)
3 die-cast model cars by DelPrado for 9€.
And 2 Star Wars figures for 1€ each!
(https://i.imgur.com/TxwagTg.jpg)
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Looks like a fun time to me.
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It was time to check the stores here in Dresden after more than 3 months. Let's see what's new on shelves, shall we?
The first drug store I went to was ROSSMANN. They are one of two drug stores here in Germany which carry toys. But there were absolutely no discounts at the moment. It seems they finally sold the two Micro Galaxy Squadron TIE Fighters and the AT-ST, now.
Store report: GameStop
Altmarktgalerie
Dresden, Germany
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
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GameStop is just 60 meters away from ROSSMANN and they still have the MGS AT-ST for MRSP of 14,99€. At the cash desk they also have the latest set of Pokémon 151 Elite Trainer Boxes for 60€ (8€ over MRSP). But the demand for this set went through the roof!
(https://i.imgur.com/1lOi75x.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9Dh88xV.jpg)
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Store report: Müller
Centrum-Galerie
Dresden, Germany
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
Looks like Müller is preparing for Halloween... >:D
(https://i.imgur.com/BoAWEZn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/B9GJwji.jpg)
STAR WARS got re-stocked!
(https://i.imgur.com/QFesFXe.jpg)
Looks like plastic-free packaging saved us a whole buck! How generous, Hasbro!
(https://i.imgur.com/Fm2pZm6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/R0AeHSe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fVqND54.jpg)
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Vader and Han (Endor) twice -nice!
(https://i.imgur.com/vl8eFwg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/i181VRq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fBiKTKJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BRtYYUh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Nw6QU58.jpg)
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Jurassic World
(https://i.imgur.com/M3Qi5Q4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eja4Nd9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YI4BwKo.jpg)
Out of the blue, this set was released here. Looks like the tooling for the explorer was modified for a damaged version...I wonder if the Hammond Collection will get vehicles as well...maybe with rubber tires? Great to see a drug store with the best toy collection of all drug stores here carry the Hammond Collection!
(https://i.imgur.com/VFmBQNh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cE3QLlC.jpg)
This reminded me of Fight Club.
(https://i.imgur.com/5nDzAj3.jpg)
LEGO
(https://i.imgur.com/VZnzylv.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/8XVb1SC.jpg)
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I miss seeing those on shelves at Toys "R" Us in the U.S.
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Store report: T.K. MAXX
Dresden, Germany
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
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They re-arranged and moved the books to the front wall where the action toys and cars used to be.
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A truck to take apart and re-assemble? Pretty cool! Dairy industry? Not cool at all!
(https://i.imgur.com/eMl9JLF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IGdxXo8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/O0XYzfN.jpg)
It might be worth getting this just for the tin box!
(https://i.imgur.com/DY2GlEe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/puQ9HAH.jpg)
To me, THESE are true discount prices. Playmobil puts so many accessories in their sets, I have a MUCH better feeling buying playmobil than LEGO when it comes to price-to-value-ratio. Even though playmobil has become more expensive over the years, too, but in comparison still nothing compared to LEGO's ridiculous prices.
(https://i.imgur.com/GA9qZE9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ypwdIvz.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/XIbD9Hl.jpg)
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It is so hard for me to bypass the MOTU stuff. It looks so good. I loved that line as a kid.
Nice tin. I could see why you would buy it just for that. Might be good to watch for those to go on clearance somewhere.
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The re-issue of MOTU is very nice! I’m too young to feel nostalgia for it, but I like the variety and colors of the products.
SmythsToys have a lot of MOTU stuff, too!
Their latest addition to their assortment is the Micro Galaxy Squadron AT-AT (Endor) which is exclusive to Amazon in the U.S.
Next to LEGO’s UCS AT-AT it already sells well online. Jazwares put an extra blister of Stormtroopers in there, but STILL NO SECOND AT-AT DRIVER!!
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230928/8e52e75347d03aea51968a1f9ff0bf79.jpg)
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Ugh. Now there is an Endor one. Not sure I like spending 60 bucks for another one. We will see. And yeah, we need two AT-AT Drivers for that price.
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Looks like the market for Grogu is saturated even here in Germany.
I mean 20€ instead of 90€ for the interactive version? Sounds like a great gift for Christmas to me! I might start army-building this little fella! lol
(https://i.imgur.com/0mO8VIe.jpg)
https://www.smythstoys.com/de/de-de/angebote/super-preise/c/super-preise?brands%5B0%5D=Star%20Wars
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Store report: T.K. MAXX
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
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Store report: SmythsToys
Hannover, Germany
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
STAR WARS
(https://i.imgur.com/XkelwGu.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/OKZoWdq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cYBquCO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Y5RcQRJ.jpg)
But...where's TVC?
Vehicles!
(https://i.imgur.com/VSa6s39.jpg)
Now, THAT's a multipack!
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SALE
(https://i.imgur.com/gdSig5X.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/imbXrQv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KpmYSSx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OAla3Uy.jpg)
MOTU
(https://i.imgur.com/XI7coio.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/a9jXtlQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7Sf7lrW.jpg)
Jurassic Stuff
(https://i.imgur.com/MCGzanm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hb3kae3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mHNq6e5.jpg)
Cars
(https://i.imgur.com/SXhanq3.jpg)
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More stuff on your shelves than I have in my area by a longshot!
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Yes, and I can only hope that they'll still re-order stuff even though people seem to buy less.
The AVATAR line didn't seem to perform as expected. Now Smyths Toys have discontinued the AVATAR assortment without ordering the 3rd wave of products.
It's also interesting that Dennis dropped more in price than Arnold even though Dennis is newer on the pegs...
(https://i.imgur.com/4CNMZUU.jpg)
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Sat, Nov 11, 2023
------CLEARANCE AISLE------
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Nice stuff on your store pegs.
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Store report: SmythsToys
Kamen, Germany
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
------CLEARANCE AISLE------
(https://i.imgur.com/dCbyAoh.jpg)
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All ROTJ Skiff Guards are down to 10€ now. It's Hunting Season!
(https://i.imgur.com/L3kShpb.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/psmbRDV.jpg)
A friend of mine was so kind and sent me some pics of the pegs at his local store.
Plus he secured 2 TVC Reva figures for 4,90€ each! This is the best price to buy this lovely character for customizing purposes. Even the TBS Reva is 4,90€ now!
He also got the 40th ROTJ Bib Fortuna for me. He was also down to 9,90€.
Lots of great offerings out there at the moment! I wish you all a happy Thanksgiving with your families & friends!
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Store report: ROSSMANN
Dresden, Germany
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
ROSSMANN is one of 3 major drug store chains here in Germany. ROSSMANN is one of two of them that carry toys. For 13,99€ I couldn't leave the Porsche 356 "No. 1" behind.
Got 10% discount with the app, too! And compared to a TVC basic figure this feels like a good deal to me for a 1/24 scale die-cast car.
The BMW Isetta is even in 1/18 scale due to its size!
(https://i.imgur.com/TWaD1hs.jpg)
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Store report: T.K. MAXX
Dresden, Germany
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
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1/12 scale motorbikes!
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All kinds of neat things. I enjoy seeing what is on your store shelves.
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Store report: Müller
Centrum-Galerie
Dresden, Germany
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
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These are about 1/16 scale...in other words: They're HUUUGE!
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Müller adjusted the price for the AT-AT (Hoth) to SmythsToys' price.
I was surprised to see this set here in Germany!
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Store report: SmythsToys
Dresden, Germany
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
------CLEARANCE AISLE------
Before "Black Friday"
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After "Black Friday"...nothing more to say.
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Jurassic World
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Hot Wheels
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Scores:
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That's quite a selection compared to what I find here.
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Thanks, Jeff! I wonder if the selection of Star Wars products will continue to be so good next year.
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Dresden
Prager Strasse
December 22, 2023
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TK MAXX
(https://i.imgur.com/6tna2rz.jpg)
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Kuiil times 2!
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A dinosaur from Papo for 12,99€. I was really tempted to buy one.
Blue Brixx
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(https://i.imgur.com/1OKKw5d.jpg)
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Yes, this is everything BUT Lego... ;D
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Müller
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KAUFLAND
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I was surprised to see this new KAUFLAND exclusive playmobil assortment. The scenes they selected for the figures are also quite interesting.
(https://i.imgur.com/94TXr7F.jpg)
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T€DI
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And here are my pick-ups of yesterday:
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Düsseldorf
December 27, 2023
TK MAXX
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Let's see if you find all Baba Fett figs in da pics.
(https://i.imgur.com/Ik6irei.jpg)
TBS discount Reva was also there twice.
(https://i.imgur.com/EITqmVY.jpg)
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The scales at TK MAXX have always been all over the place. It says 1/14 scale where it's 1/24 scale.
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Yes, German stores can be messy, too! December 23 must've been a pre-Christmas assault here...
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Those MGS vehicles don't seem to perform quite well at retail...
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Düsseldorf, Germany
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
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There's a variation of this set. My buddy recognized the different boxes.
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As usual, you have way more SW stuff on the pegs.
Man, love that MOTU stuff. So would love to start collecting that line, but I know better.
Nice store report Philipp.
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Thanks, Shawn! Yesterday, I went to my local SmythsToys store and was surprised.
TVC is almost gone here as well. The Nikto Skiff Guard is the only TVC figure left on the regular pegs. I've got a bad feeling about this. Looks like SmythsToys don't restock Star Wars figures here. Let's see what Q1 of 2024 will bring.
Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Fri, Jan 5, 2024
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Just a quick stop to secure one of the two TBS Paploo figures for a friend.
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19,90€ - 5 units sold over the past 2 weeks. Was hoping for another drop to 14,90€, but it was too risky to miss them out here now.
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New Hammond Collection here in Germany.
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Looks like JW is still going strong. Kinda feel like Star Wars is going meh across the board right now with new show offerings ands figures and what not.
Cmon new season of the Mandalorian!
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Well, JW will always have fans. I mean kids love dinosaurs, especially big ones and MATTEL make the biggest of all!
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Store report: GameStop
Dresden, Germany
Thu, Jan 25, 2024
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Thu, Jan 25, 2024
Clearance
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SALE
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STAR WARS
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Yes, that's all there left...
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One of my buddies asked me to pick up a coupe Snake Troopers for him.
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Jurassic Park
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I picked up a John Hammond figure for 12,90€.
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Well I got hit with covid and have been out a bit, but man it is nice to see some product on store pegs.
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Krefeld, Germany
Sat, Feb 17, 2023
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The Vintage Collection has vanished from almost ALL SmythsToys stores here in Germany by now. It seems SmythsToys no longer carry TVC figures here...our new reality.
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That's a huge bummer...and they had such a great assortment!
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Now that is what my stores usually look like.
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Starchaser: Thanks for your comment! Star Wars is definitely on a low on shelf space. But it looks like Hasbro are going back to the roots. I'll tell why later.
Tamer: Unfortunately, stores carrying Star Wars figures are declining here, too!
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Store report: Smyths Toys Super Stores
Dresden, Germany
Mon, Apr 15, 2024
They actually got two new Clone Troopers on pegs! Looks like Hasbro is going back to basics with Star Wars and SmythsToys only order the basic characters that certainly sell:
SALE
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CLEARANCE
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STAR WARS
The section for Star Wars is siginificantly smaller now:
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Obviously both Clone Troopers sit on the wrong peg:
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Two Mandos on the shelf at the same time. The cooler one with Jetpack is 5€ cheaper though...oh boy.
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LEGO
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75% under MRSP...ouch!
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Jurassic World:
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HotWheels
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