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Help Us Build the Database / POTP Pack-in Cards
November 15, 2017, 02:38:56 PM
How are we dealing with the 12 different cards that will be available with each POTP Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader figure? Technically, only wave 1 deluxes have dropped and there's already 48 variants for MOSC / completist collectors. This is pretty head-exploding stuff for me.
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Help Us Build the Database / Re: NicholasPrime's Weird & Wacky TF Finds Thread (now all in one place!)
June 27, 2015, 02:21:47 PM
Just got the Amazon exclusive Rescue Bots Prime-- He comes in a plain brown mailer box, no real packaging. I noticed he's not in the database, wasn't sure where to add him, since he's an exclusive. Pics to follow.
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Help Us Build the Database / Re: NicholasPrime's Weird & Wacky TF Finds Thread (now all in one place!)
May 06, 2015, 04:22:08 PM
Found a bunch of stuff in April-- been mostly out of commission what with tax season and all, but I'm back with pictures. I'm actually surprised the We Love Fine Vinyl Soundwave Sculpture isn't in the database! Unless I missed it? I tried searching for it, but that didn't turn up anything. Anywho, there's two versions: the standard one, and the Emerald City Comic Con Exclusive, with a green cassette bonus, and a sticker on the box marking it exclusive. The pictures below are of the latter.
Found some more random merch- a Robots in Disguise (2015) Easter basket from K-Mart made by Megatoys (whom I've never heard of before) with a kickball, paddleball set, frisbee, and yo-yo (as well as some taffy). I also found an Age of Extinction "Drawing Board" (think Magna Doodle) by Blip Toys for $5 at Target. Last but not least, I picked up a couple of Transformers Comic Book Art 32 oz Party Cups by American Greetings in a collection I bought. Pics below, as usual.
Found some more random merch- a Robots in Disguise (2015) Easter basket from K-Mart made by Megatoys (whom I've never heard of before) with a kickball, paddleball set, frisbee, and yo-yo (as well as some taffy). I also found an Age of Extinction "Drawing Board" (think Magna Doodle) by Blip Toys for $5 at Target. Last but not least, I picked up a couple of Transformers Comic Book Art 32 oz Party Cups by American Greetings in a collection I bought. Pics below, as usual.
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Help Us Build the Database / Re: NicholasPrime's Weird & Wacky TF Finds Thread (now all in one place!)
March 17, 2015, 09:37:23 AM
I've gotten back into buying TF stuff... I've been buying the "wacky" equivalent of G1 items... or Artifacts as we used to call them. Here are examples:
Optimus Prime balloon:
Another of the Unique released party items, the Honeycomb Centerpiece. I figured it would be quite small but I was surprised at the size of it!
I love that OP Balloon. I have the matching Megatron one too. That centerpiece is AWESOME! I'm gonna have to track one down. Very cool finds!
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Help Us Build the Database / Re: NicholasPrime's Weird & Wacky TF Finds Thread (now all in one place!)
March 16, 2015, 08:24:52 PM
Haven't been around for a while, but I found a bunch of new stuff! I don't think any of these are in the database, so here goes:
Transformers Thermos FUNtainer, 12 oz bottle. Features Movie Optimus & Bumblebee, made in 2011 by Thermos.
Transformers Thermos FUNtainer, 10 oz food jar. Features Movie Optimus & Bumblebee, made in 2011 by Thermos.
Transformers Dark of the Moon Nintendo 3DS Character Styluses 2-Pack, featuring OP & BB inspired styluses, by PDP (Performance Designed Products) 2011
Transformers Dark of the Moon Nintendo 3DS System Case, featuring lenticular Optimus. Made by PDP, 2011.
Transformers Character Bandz 20 Pack of Elastic Bracelets, 2010 Generations/ROTF style packaging. Made by Forever Collectibles/Team Beans, LLC.
And two more that I'm just adding to the database, because it seems like there is already a spot for them:
Optimus Prime & Autobot Logo Holiday Ornaments (Seasonal Specialties, LLC, 2007), Movie packaging (like the BB in the database already)
Optimus Prime (Bust Relief on Autobot Logo) Ornament, American Greetings, 2010/Generations/Post ROTF packaging, Hang Tag only, identical to http://www.shmax.com/product_details/8208/optimus_prime only not in a box and with a different UPC.
Pictures to follow, as usual. This stuff all came out of a large private collection I purchased, so I'm not sure where these things originally came from. I'm still sorting it all out, so there may be more stuff in the next few days.
Transformers Thermos FUNtainer, 12 oz bottle. Features Movie Optimus & Bumblebee, made in 2011 by Thermos.
Transformers Thermos FUNtainer, 10 oz food jar. Features Movie Optimus & Bumblebee, made in 2011 by Thermos.
Transformers Dark of the Moon Nintendo 3DS Character Styluses 2-Pack, featuring OP & BB inspired styluses, by PDP (Performance Designed Products) 2011
Transformers Dark of the Moon Nintendo 3DS System Case, featuring lenticular Optimus. Made by PDP, 2011.
Transformers Character Bandz 20 Pack of Elastic Bracelets, 2010 Generations/ROTF style packaging. Made by Forever Collectibles/Team Beans, LLC.
And two more that I'm just adding to the database, because it seems like there is already a spot for them:
Optimus Prime & Autobot Logo Holiday Ornaments (Seasonal Specialties, LLC, 2007), Movie packaging (like the BB in the database already)
Optimus Prime (Bust Relief on Autobot Logo) Ornament, American Greetings, 2010/Generations/Post ROTF packaging, Hang Tag only, identical to http://www.shmax.com/product_details/8208/optimus_prime only not in a box and with a different UPC.
Pictures to follow, as usual. This stuff all came out of a large private collection I purchased, so I'm not sure where these things originally came from. I'm still sorting it all out, so there may be more stuff in the next few days.
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Help Us Build the Database / Re: NicholasPrime's Weird & Wacky TF Finds Thread (now all in one place!)
January 22, 2015, 07:14:22 AM
I've seen the plush figures myself at Walmart. I just didn't enter them at the time because I wasn't sure if they differed from the Battle Brigade, which was found at TRU, but in a half-box type thing...is there a name for the "subline" anywhere on Stinger's card/tag? If you can get a name for these things, I'll toss the subcategory up ASAP. The small ones are different "molds", if I'm not mistaken. Grimlock is in his t-rex form for the mini-plush, but in the larger size, he's a robot.
Also, not sure if you're interested, there are two sets of Angry Birds Transformers valentines out at Walmart. One is a set of 16 valentines with 16 pencils and the other is set with some sort of temporary tattoos. $2.47 each, I think. I found the Bumblebee -head mailbox today as well.
Battle Brigade has sound chips and battery packs in them. These large plush are just simple plush, no bells and whistles. The Stinger's shelf label says 16" Battle Figure (actually "TRA 16 BATTLE FIGUR"), but the receipt and tags say nothing useful.
Thanks for the heads up on the Valentines! I have to find those! That's like 5 different Transformers Valentines sets this year! I don't ever remember seeing that many before.
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Help Us Build the Database / Re: NicholasPrime's Weird & Wacky TF Finds Thread (now all in one place!)
January 20, 2015, 05:22:51 PM
Found another Valentine's set at Walmart today, this one comes in Bumblebee-head Mailbox. This one is by Paper Magic Group, and consists of 16 Valentines with 48 Heart Seals. Also picked up the UGLY 16" Stinger plush by Funrise. I'm assuming it's a Walmart exclusive, since it's Stinger? I didn't see the large Funrise plushes anywhere in the database. Did I miss them? There is also an Optimus, a Bumblebee, and a Grimlock (the mini versions of those three are in the database, but I haven't seen a small Stinger. I guess he's only done in the large size?). Pic below.
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Help Us Build the Database / Re: NicholasPrime's Weird & Wacky TF Finds Thread (now all in one place!)
January 15, 2015, 06:53:42 PM
Now onto the new business- while I was away, I found a couple new pieces of merchandise at Universal Studios. Optimus and Bumblebee Uni-Minis. They appear to be Universal's answer to Disney's Vinylmation. They retail at 14.95 in the park shops. I have attached a couple pictures below.
Also, I found a bunch of odds and ends at Walmart today:
-Transformers Prime 32 Valentines (with 8 character cards and 35 stickers) by American Greetings
-Transformers Angry Birds Play Pack by Bendon Publishing (crayons, stickers, and coloring book in a foil pouch)
-Age of Extinction Yazzles Light Stix by Blip Toys (this is probably the most bizarre thing in the lot- it's a foam/plastic stick with lights inside activated with a button on the bottom. The movie bots are wrapped around the stick, and the stick features several different colors and light settings.)
-Transformers Prime Bumblebee Ceramic Piggy Bank by FAB Starpoint.
The first two are pretty firmly in the printed material category, so they're probably not right for the database...? But the last two are neat, or at least quirky. Pics below.
Also, I found a bunch of odds and ends at Walmart today:
-Transformers Prime 32 Valentines (with 8 character cards and 35 stickers) by American Greetings
-Transformers Angry Birds Play Pack by Bendon Publishing (crayons, stickers, and coloring book in a foil pouch)
-Age of Extinction Yazzles Light Stix by Blip Toys (this is probably the most bizarre thing in the lot- it's a foam/plastic stick with lights inside activated with a button on the bottom. The movie bots are wrapped around the stick, and the stick features several different colors and light settings.)
-Transformers Prime Bumblebee Ceramic Piggy Bank by FAB Starpoint.
The first two are pretty firmly in the printed material category, so they're probably not right for the database...? But the last two are neat, or at least quirky. Pics below.
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Help Us Build the Database / Re: NicholasPrime's Weird & Wacky TF Finds Thread (now all in one place!)
January 15, 2015, 06:43:46 PM
...take two...last post didn't go through. =/
Sorry for the late reply/long absence, I've been away in Florida visiting family.
Tripredacus: The Clip-On Hand Wash is brand new Prime merchandise. The WJ Zipper Clip is a vintage merch piece. I have attached a comparison pic below.
Engledogg: That's actually my eBay auction you linked to (I had an extra), so yes, that's the one. I've already packed it away into storage, but I can probably dig it out in a little bit. IIRC, the front picture is just cropped from the full image displayed on the back, as you described. I hadn't seen that Calendars.com one, so I guess I'll have to get it! Thanks for the heads up!
Sorry about the lack of locations listed, I'll try to add that information going forward. If anybody has any questions about specific things I'd listed previously, I can try to dig up the receipts.
Sorry for the late reply/long absence, I've been away in Florida visiting family.
Tripredacus: The Clip-On Hand Wash is brand new Prime merchandise. The WJ Zipper Clip is a vintage merch piece. I have attached a comparison pic below.
Engledogg: That's actually my eBay auction you linked to (I had an extra), so yes, that's the one. I've already packed it away into storage, but I can probably dig it out in a little bit. IIRC, the front picture is just cropped from the full image displayed on the back, as you described. I hadn't seen that Calendars.com one, so I guess I'll have to get it! Thanks for the heads up!
Sorry about the lack of locations listed, I'll try to add that information going forward. If anybody has any questions about specific things I'd listed previously, I can try to dig up the receipts.
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Help Us Build the Database / Re: NicholasPrime's Weird & Wacky TF Finds Thread (now all in one place!)
December 26, 2014, 05:52:16 PM
Found a new Walmart Exclusive Construct-Bots set, but can't add it because there's no node for Walmart under Construct-Bots Exclusives. Here's the details:
Bumblebee with Strafe vs. Decepticon Stinger, UPC 653569983408, Item #A7857
We've already got this one in the database:
http://www.shmax.com/product_details/19539/bumblebee_with_strafe_vs_decepticon_stinger
It was under a different subcategory.
Oh. I thought I had checked there too, but apparently I missed it. Thanks. Sorry about that.
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Help Us Build the Database / Re: NicholasPrime's Weird & Wacky TF Finds Thread (now all in one place!)
December 26, 2014, 12:06:17 PM
Found a new Walmart Exclusive Construct-Bots set, but can't add it because there's no node for Walmart under Construct-Bots Exclusives. Here's the details:
Bumblebee with Strafe vs. Decepticon Stinger, UPC 653569983408, Item #A7857
Additionally, There's a new Transformers Prime "Clip-On Hand Wash" in the shape of Optimus made by MZB Accessories (which I'm assuming is the same as MZ Berger & Associates) It's the 2014/AOE trade dress, but it's a Prime product, so I wasn't sure where to put it. Here's the stats:
Clip-On Hand Wash, UPC 692237078985, Item #CTF10013, Packaged on card, MFR: MZB Accessories, released sometime this year.
Here's another piece that's probably up for a little more debate-- A Bumblebee Travel Bath Set (also by MZB). Item consists of 3 travel bottles (shampoo/conditioner, gel, and body wash) in a vinyl zippered bag. There's nothing toy-like or figural here, but the bag with BB on it is pretty neat. What do we do with this? If it is to be part of the database, where do I put it? It's TF:Prime in 2014 trade dress again.
Pics below.
Bumblebee with Strafe vs. Decepticon Stinger, UPC 653569983408, Item #A7857
Additionally, There's a new Transformers Prime "Clip-On Hand Wash" in the shape of Optimus made by MZB Accessories (which I'm assuming is the same as MZ Berger & Associates) It's the 2014/AOE trade dress, but it's a Prime product, so I wasn't sure where to put it. Here's the stats:
Clip-On Hand Wash, UPC 692237078985, Item #CTF10013, Packaged on card, MFR: MZB Accessories, released sometime this year.
Here's another piece that's probably up for a little more debate-- A Bumblebee Travel Bath Set (also by MZB). Item consists of 3 travel bottles (shampoo/conditioner, gel, and body wash) in a vinyl zippered bag. There's nothing toy-like or figural here, but the bag with BB on it is pretty neat. What do we do with this? If it is to be part of the database, where do I put it? It's TF:Prime in 2014 trade dress again.
Pics below.
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Help Us Build the Database / NicholasPrime's Weird & Wacky TF Finds Thread (now all in one place!)
December 17, 2014, 06:28:23 PM
So I found yet another playing card tin today at Kohl's. This one is called "2 Giant Playing Card Decks" and has instructions to play Crazy Eights, Go Fish, Rummy, and Snap. Oddly enough, it is a different size tin from the other set I listed, is taped shut with circular seals instead of being shrink wrapped, and yet shares a UPC code and item number.
On a side note, should I just start a thread for all the bizarre TF Merch I find? As opposed to starting new threads every time I find something? I don't want to clutter up the place. I probably have a couple hundred more things I could add, depending how specific this database wants to get. Where are we drawing the line with what is in the database and what isn't? (i.e. bath supplies, toothbrushes, stickers, posters, etc)
On a side note, should I just start a thread for all the bizarre TF Merch I find? As opposed to starting new threads every time I find something? I don't want to clutter up the place. I probably have a couple hundred more things I could add, depending how specific this database wants to get. Where are we drawing the line with what is in the database and what isn't? (i.e. bath supplies, toothbrushes, stickers, posters, etc)
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Help Us Build the Database / Re: Transformers G1 Titan Guardians in AOE/2014 trade dress packaging
November 01, 2014, 07:31:09 AM
Cool, I'll get those figures submitted in a little bit. Thanks!
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Help Us Build the Database / Re: Another TF database oddity: Rescue Bots Kohl's Exclusive Optimus Prime
November 01, 2014, 07:29:51 AM
The contents appear to match the stock photos. I've never seen the bonus pack in person before, so I'm not sure if there's any difference in the deco or packaging. However, there is a large "Kohl's Exclusive" sticker on the box of the one I picked up yesterday. Here is a photo: http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg468/NicholasPrime82/Public/20141101_101906_zps729e8b94.jpg
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Help Us Build the Database / Another TF database oddity: Rescue Bots Kohl's Exclusive Optimus Prime
October 31, 2014, 05:12:55 PM
http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1805705/playskool-heroes-transformers-rescue-bots-optimus-prime-rescue-trailer-by-hasbro.jsp
So there's also this monster I bought today. After all my coupons and whatnot, I got him for like $17.00. Gotta love Kohl's Cash.
The question is, where does he belong? There aren't any other Rescue Bots exclusives, as far as I know.
So there's also this monster I bought today. After all my coupons and whatnot, I got him for like $17.00. Gotta love Kohl's Cash.
The question is, where does he belong? There aren't any other Rescue Bots exclusives, as far as I know.