Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 005 Show Notes

Introduction

1. About the podcast and site

2. About Us

3. Contact Us

   • www.OpenYourToys.com
   • Slick@openyourtoys.com and MrsMcFavorite@openyourtoys.com
   • Twitter: SlickMcFavorite
   • Voicemail: 641.715.3900 ext. 68029

4. What are we drinking?

Toy News

1. Black Friday

   1. Stores

      1. Target Exclusives – Battle on Christophsis, Sarlaac Pit ($62.99) and Skiff, Transformers
      2. Kmart – BTGO Legos
      3. TRU – Transformers Millennium Falcon $19.99 and Lego MTT $59.99 (10" Star Wars Crossover Figures on sale for 50% off)
      4. Wal-Mart – Animated special two packs at $14.99 USD while supplies last. $14.99
      5. KB Toys – TF Voyager and two pack figures at a savings of up to $10.00
      6. Kohl’s – 33% of SW and Transformers (25% action figures)

   2. Online

      1. Graham Crackers – 25% off: Cereal Geek
      2. Hasbro Toy Shop – Tons on sale ($10 Gift Card for $50, Free Shipping at $75, TF2009 for an extra 10% off your purchase)
      3. 10% off, 20% for HyperSpace members
      4. Entertainment Earth

2. Rebelscum: Pics of the new Star Wars Comic Packs

3. Rebelscum: New official Target Exclusive Rancor Pic

4. Soundwave Fully Revealed

5. Seibertron: New Robot Heroes

6. G.I. Joe Wave 5 Cancelled

7. Last Gestalt Member of TFCC Club Figures Heatwave (Energon Barricade ).

Store Report

1. Sightings

   1. Target Exclusive Movie Transformers Screen Battles
   2. Walmart Exclusive 501st Helmet (no light)
   3. Walmart: Clone Wars Wave 3
   4. Walmart: Pyramid of Darkness G.I. Joe Battle Pack (Quick Kick)
   5. Rebelscum: Costco Exclusive AT-TE

2. In The Ads

   • Kmart Exclusive Mini-Con 12-pack $17.99 (reg $24.99)
   • R2-D2 Aquarium Kits $79.99 (reg $129.99)
   • Sears: Star Wars Clone Wars and Transformers 20% off
   • Toys R Us: Transformers Leader Incentive $37.99 (reg. $44.99)

Online

1. New Items and Pre-Orders

   • MOTUC He-Man and Beastman (limit 10)
   • Transformers Universe Wave 6
   • Clone Wars Vehicles Wave 4
   • HTS Exclusive Limited Edition Transformers In Stock (kinda)

2. Sales and Promos

   • Too many to mention…

What We Got

• All Target Exclusives both Star Wars and Transformers
• TCW IG-86 and Assaj
• Blog Posts

Weekly Toy Review

Listener Feedback and Questions

• First comment on the blog! Thanks TaterX.
• First voicemail! Thanks Ayleen.

Grab Bag

1. Transformers Movie Omnibus

2. Transformers Finger Boards

3. (Reminder) Toys for Tots

Peace