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Old 07-28-2018, 03:15 PM   #21
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Re: Walmart G1 reissue Starscream is out

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I remember in the 1980's the lowest price I saw for a seeker was $13.99 plus tax. Typical price might have been $17.99. I sure there's a Sears catalogue or Consumers Distributing catalogue image available online somewhere.
I was not here in the 80's but if I recall correctly when I arrived in Canada when G2 was in full force G2 Starscream was under $20.

I don't know if I will get this Starscream because I already have a couple of reissues (e-hobby and Encore). The original looking packaging does look nice for display, though.
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Old 07-28-2018, 04:09 PM   #22
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Re: Walmart Genaration 1 reissue Starscream out in Canada

Went to Walmart today with UPC code. They said they had it in the back, but refused to check for me.
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Old 07-29-2018, 01:22 AM   #23
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$50 for a Generation 1 Starscream, 4 of these are almost as much as Predaking, wowzers.

How much was Starscream when he was first released back in 1984 out of curiosity? Yes, I know we do have to factor in cost of living increases.
He was around the $15-$19 mark back then (same for all seekers and cone heads). Today that would be around $30. That made the platinum conehead 3 pack cheaper now than it was back then (once adjusted for inflation). But it does make this particular Starscream release far more expensive than it should be.

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if you do not have this mold by now...
I have the mold but not all the accessories. Especially not that megatron gun.
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Old 07-29-2018, 07:57 AM   #24
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Re: Walmart Genaration 1 reissue Starscream out in Canada

Here is a fun read -- someone's blog post I encountered which searching for a Consumers Distributing image:

http://angrycanadiandecepticon.blogs...emory.html?m=1

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Megatron for $18.86 ! Soundwave for $13.72...Bliztwing $8.72.....I have to stop because these prices are killing me. Ah, if I could only go back in time and tell the "kid me" to stock up on a few of these things.

The price of a seeker at the time was $10.86 (reg. $12.95).
. I always remember having paid in the range of $14-20 for them. Still have my Thrust mostly complete! (Maybe missing missiles).

An image from an old Consumers Distributing catalogue (or sales ad) is posted in the blog.
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Old 07-29-2018, 08:22 AM   #25
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Re: Walmart Genaration 1 reissue Starscream out in Canada

If somebody does decide to buy this version, can somebody confirm that Hasbro made it completely out of plastic, no die cast parts at all?
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Old 07-29-2018, 09:12 AM   #26
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Re: Walmart Genaration 1 reissue Starscream out in Canada

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Here is a fun read -- someone's blog post I encountered which searching for a Consumers Distributing image:

http://angrycanadiandecepticon.blogs...emory.html?m=1
Now that blog was truly kickin’ it old school. Fun read & I do miss the toys section of the Consumers Distributing catalogue. For many of us as kids, must have spent hours & hours looking through it, no Cybertron.ca or TFW2005.com back than posting high res images.

For anyone that views that blog or any others that would have these old catalogues, don’t look at the pricing, too funny and painful at once.
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Old 07-29-2018, 10:59 AM   #27
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Re: Walmart Genaration 1 reissue Starscream out in Canada

Here's a ramjet I have with a $14.99 canadian tire price tag. With inflation, the price today would be $32

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Old 07-29-2018, 03:00 PM   #28
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Here's a ramjet I have with a $14.99 canadian tire price tag. With inflation, the price today would be $32
predahank, that package you have kept in excellent condition!

The question remains if Starscream will sell out quick like the Minibots are keep the shelves warm.
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Old 07-31-2018, 09:23 PM   #29
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Coquitlam Center Walmart has lots of Starscream $49.97
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Old 08-25-2018, 06:37 AM   #30
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Got him as well and all the minis. I'm good.

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