Attention Earthrise collectors! 2005 Boards member Verkk is gving us the heads up that the new Transformers Earthrise Thundercraker & Skywarp 2-Pack has been found at Target.
The new Voyager Earthrise Seekers 2-pack was found at Target in Fremont, California. Remember that this pack is sold as a Target exclusive in the US, so you may dash to your nearest store to try to grab them for your collection.
Hunt safe and take care.
Starcron
I mean I wouldnt make a bit deal about it. Maybe see if someone is willing to give it away for free or something. I don't have my package anymore as my wife threw away the box.
Desmang
Hey I got my Seekers the other day but realized something was off. The star map/backdrop wasn't included behind the figures but everything seems to be untouched including the seekers. The box was sealed and everything, just weird seeing the instructions chilling down there. I hate to be THAT guy but would it be worth contacting Target over?
Predaking000
To be honest, I never would have noticed it until you pointed it out. And even so, it would have been hard to see without my camera magnifying it.
Yeah, I see some flashing/sprue marks on my Skywarp's indented areas too. I haven't transformed these, but I imagine the indents will keep the wings from popping off should I ever decide to transform them, so it's all good.
On the earlier runs they probably just forgot to manually clip Thundercracker's wings. This time, I'm glad I waited to pick up the later "fixed" run, though it wasn't a conscious decision. All the other TF fans were beating me to the punch.
Reminds me of MP Ultra Maganus, with all the sprues marks all over.
harrisongibb
Definitely looks like it! My 2nd Thundercracker’s other wing peghole is correct. Starscream and Skywarp for sure have the same issue but it was less frequent than Thundercracker.
Predaking000
Also, I think my Starscream might be similar to yours, at least on one wing. It could just be that these wings are being snipped by hand at the factory, and there are some slight variations in how cleanly they're doing it (?).
It also seems that the two wings aren't identical. One has a ridge on the indented area, and the other doesn't…that's the one with the flashing/sprue mark. It could be part of how they're produced…maybe one is on the sprue a particular way and the other isn't.
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Fafnir72
I heard there are lots of these in mexico. True or false?
Predaking000
FWIW, this is what mine looks like.
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harrisongibb
The wings are very tight and transformation is excellent. It seems strange for such a modification to be made at the factory.
MrUniqZ
Pictures? I may want to modify mine
harrisongibb
Has anyone received a sealed set directly from Target of these Seekers where one of the wing pegholes has been physically cut out? The tape on the outside of the box was in place and there doesn't appear to be any tampering. Each figure was also strapped into place in the plastic mold bubble— I realize it would be possible to remove both the tape and the figures from the bubble and reseal it but I find this highly unlikely that someone would go to all this trouble to "correct" the peghole and then return it. The wings transform with no issue and the mushroom pegs do not appear to be warped.
Thundercracker from the first set I got over the summer does have the peghole mold issue but this second set is physically altered on both Thunderwarp and Skywarp.
RKillian
Please listen to this. They're going to skyrocket once they clear out.
Capirus
I'm starting to see this set shelfwarming near me. For anyone who wants one, I suggest ordering one now to avoid missing out. If these are anything like the Rainmakers, the moment they even go on sale for even a dollar off, they won't last long.
DoubleClouder
If any one needs one I have an Earthrise Thundercracker with a Skywarp head for sale. I never really transformed it, just swapped the head on it. Looking for $33.50 plus shipping, just trying to recoup my cost on the two pack. US only. Paypal via Family and Friends, or add 3.5% for goods and services. PM me if you want it.
fanbase0000
Went to my local Target today looking for Leadfoot (only Target within 40 minutes of my house) and they didn't have any Leadfoot but I saw 5 packs of skywarp/Thundercracker.
Gaigaan Dnok
And add to that, US customs is taking MUCH longer to clear stuff coming in to the country.
I've had personal items and full containers at work sitting in customs for up to 4 weeks before they've been cleared.
SPLIT LIP
It absolutely would mess up the online availability. It still has to be shipped from Hasbro to Targets warehouses, with both operating at limited capacity. Everything’s being slowed down.
T-Hybrid
That wouldn't mess up the availability of product online though, just the stuff that's getting to shelves.
Metalwario64
Nice. It's not as if there's a pandemic mucking up the distribution of these figures more than they already have been.
Capirus
Do you need a set? I can get one for you if you want it.
Rakzo
Easy for people in the US.