Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 4:56AM CST
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The street date for the Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp in the United States was November 1st. We are a couple days past that, and we have what seems to be the first sighting of the figure within the country. Thanks to Hicks_Royel of TFW2005, who spotted and purchased the figure at a Kentucky Wal*Mart. Skywarp goes for the decent price of $60 US. This doesn't seem to be an isolated incident, so check your local Wal*Marts Seibertronians!
For our international members, Masterpiece Skywarp has already been released in Canada and the United Kingdom. If you're unsure about the future purchase of the figure, check out forum member kirbenvost's pictorial of the Skywarp here. You can check out the original thread here. If you happen to find Skywarp at your local Wal*Mart, remember to fill out Skywarp's sighting page to help out fellow members and fans.
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For our international members, Masterpiece Skywarp has already been released in Canada and the United Kingdom. If you're unsure about the future purchase of the figure, check out forum member kirbenvost's pictorial of the Skywarp here. You can check out the original thread here. If you happen to find Skywarp at your local Wal*Mart, remember to fill out Skywarp's sighting page to help out fellow members and fans.
Stay tuned to Seibertron.com for the fastest Transformers news on the net!
Credit(s): Hicks_Royal of TFW2005.com
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Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016274)
Posted by Starscream6 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 5:29am CST
Posted by Starscream6 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 5:29am CST
i have a friend that lives in Kentucky and is coming to visit me soon......fate? 
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016293)
Posted by Forgotten on November 3rd, 2009 @ 6:35am CST
Posted by Forgotten on November 3rd, 2009 @ 6:35am CST
Awesome for the guys that want it. I myself and ordering the Takara one. But it's still good to hear and the price is excellent.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016302)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 3rd, 2009 @ 6:50am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 3rd, 2009 @ 6:50am CST
I wish it wasn't so pricy. 
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016308)
Posted by prmlove1 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 7:43am CST
Posted by prmlove1 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 7:43am CST
He spent a lot of money on the figures but he has what appears to be an CRT monitor. Oh well, I would have bought Skywarp now anyways and waited till Black Friday to upgrade the monitor.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016373)
Posted by --B-- on November 3rd, 2009 @ 10:12am CST
Posted by --B-- on November 3rd, 2009 @ 10:12am CST
I will find and buy this toy. It is one of the few things I have left to buy TF wise in 2009, and I will get it!
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016375)
Posted by rpetras on November 3rd, 2009 @ 10:15am CST
Posted by rpetras on November 3rd, 2009 @ 10:15am CST
I'll start hunting more regularly at Wally World again. 
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016399)
Posted by guardianprime on November 3rd, 2009 @ 11:18am CST
Posted by guardianprime on November 3rd, 2009 @ 11:18am CST
*angryface* I SOOOO want one but its out of my price range right now.
plus it dosnt look as good as the takara one.
still. i need to keep an eye out for him.
*hypers*
do you guys think its worth it?
plus it dosnt look as good as the takara one.
still. i need to keep an eye out for him.
*hypers*
do you guys think its worth it?
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016402)
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 11:22am CST
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 11:22am CST
Just went to 2 walmarts today, didn't have them. Gonna keep checking. I need one!!!
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016422)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 12:35pm CST
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 12:35pm CST
I went to two last night on my way home from grad school, and neither had him on the pallets about to be set. I may try to use the UPC, though.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016429)
Posted by Stockade on November 3rd, 2009 @ 1:14pm CST
Posted by Stockade on November 3rd, 2009 @ 1:14pm CST
I'll keep an eye out for him, but something tells me he may be abit cheaper when black friday rolls around, doubtful but hopeful..
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016430)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 3rd, 2009 @ 1:15pm CST
Posted by kirbenvost on November 3rd, 2009 @ 1:15pm CST
Great news for the US fans!
Suprisingly, this is one of the first instances of a figure actually being cheaper in Canada. It's $59.92 here, and as everyone knows, our dollar isn't valued as high as the USD.
I still have a CRT monitor too. :p I'd much rather spend my money on new figures than a nice looking monitor, if my old one still works fine.
As evidenced by my review, yes, definitely worth it!
Suprisingly, this is one of the first instances of a figure actually being cheaper in Canada. It's $59.92 here, and as everyone knows, our dollar isn't valued as high as the USD.
prmlove1 wrote:He spent a lot of money on the figures but he has what appears to be an CRT monitor. Oh well, I would have bought Skywarp now anyways and waited till Black Friday to upgrade the monitor.
I still have a CRT monitor too. :p I'd much rather spend my money on new figures than a nice looking monitor, if my old one still works fine.
guardianprime wrote:*angryface* I SOOOO want one but its out of my price range right now.
plus it dosnt look as good as the takara one.
still. i need to keep an eye out for him.
*hypers*
do you guys think its worth it?
As evidenced by my review, yes, definitely worth it!
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016439)
Posted by Rated X on November 3rd, 2009 @ 1:31pm CST
Posted by Rated X on November 3rd, 2009 @ 1:31pm CST
It's about time !!!
Next give us Thundercracker !!!
Next give us Thundercracker !!!
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016456)
Posted by muswp1 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 2:17pm CST
Posted by muswp1 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 2:17pm CST
I checked a couple of Wal-Marts in my area (Algonquin and Elgin) and didn't see anything new so far.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016457)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 2:20pm CST
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 2:20pm CST
Just checked with my three local Wal-Marts, and all of them have requests in for around 30 figures, but they don't have an ETA. I'll keep calling every day this week.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016464)
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 2:34pm CST
If you can find an MP for 60, why not?
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 2:34pm CST
guardianprime wrote:*angryface* I SOOOO want one but its out of my price range right now.
plus it dosnt look as good as the takara one.
still. i need to keep an eye out for him.
*hypers*
do you guys think its worth it?
If you can find an MP for 60, why not?
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016536)
Posted by transformerdude on November 3rd, 2009 @ 6:52pm CST
Posted by transformerdude on November 3rd, 2009 @ 6:52pm CST
Yeah I'm in CAnada and I got mine almost two weeks ago from my local Wal-mart. He's the first Masterpiece figure I got and for 60 bucks I feel like a got a good deal. I also like that Hasbro didn't cheap out on this figure and kept all the accessories.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016540)
Posted by Solrac333 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 7:33pm CST
Posted by Solrac333 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 7:33pm CST
I went to 2 out of 3 Walmarts in my area...nothing.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016548)
Posted by --B-- on November 3rd, 2009 @ 8:24pm CST
Posted by --B-- on November 3rd, 2009 @ 8:24pm CST
Anyone know the sku or upc to check with? I have a feeling my local wally won't get it, but the one not too far may.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016566)
Posted by 3.8TransAM on November 3rd, 2009 @ 9:38pm CST
Posted by 3.8TransAM on November 3rd, 2009 @ 9:38pm CST
No luck in Tinley Park, IL Wally World
Same goes for Schererville, MErrilville and Hammond, IN
Ran the SKU number and warehouse shows zero, but multiple stores got in multiple truck loads of toys today.
Will call t'row and find out
Same goes for Schererville, MErrilville and Hammond, IN
Ran the SKU number and warehouse shows zero, but multiple stores got in multiple truck loads of toys today.
Will call t'row and find out
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016569)
Posted by Naked Magnus on November 3rd, 2009 @ 9:51pm CST
Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe you just need the number that is listed on the receipt. When I was trying to track down alternator ravage at Walmart years ago, they told me the UPC number on the box was not used in their system. Rather, it is their own number that appears on the receipt.
Just use the number that is in the picture of the receipt and I believe that will work.
Posted by Naked Magnus on November 3rd, 2009 @ 9:51pm CST
--B-- wrote:Anyone know the sku or upc to check with? I have a feeling my local wally won't get it, but the one not too far may.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe you just need the number that is listed on the receipt. When I was trying to track down alternator ravage at Walmart years ago, they told me the UPC number on the box was not used in their system. Rather, it is their own number that appears on the receipt.
Just use the number that is in the picture of the receipt and I believe that will work.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016594)
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 10:46pm CST
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 3rd, 2009 @ 10:46pm CST
Is there a way to check online to see if a certain store has it or do you have to call?
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016624)
Posted by vectorA3 on November 4th, 2009 @ 1:04am CST
Posted by vectorA3 on November 4th, 2009 @ 1:04am CST
i got excited b/c i thought my picture was used for reference on the sightings page --turned out it's not --very close though, exact same angle.
hit the west coast already!!! now!!
hit the west coast already!!! now!!
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016882)
Posted by NormT81 on November 4th, 2009 @ 1:56pm CST
Posted by NormT81 on November 4th, 2009 @ 1:56pm CST
Just went into walmart to buy a go phone and left with a masterpiece skywarp!!!Never thought id get one in the ghetto NJ walmarts
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1016976)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on November 4th, 2009 @ 5:42pm CST
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on November 4th, 2009 @ 5:42pm CST
The UPC is actually:
653569 434573
I must have miscalculated the UPC check digit (I kept getting 0 instead of that last 3).
653569 434573
I must have miscalculated the UPC check digit (I kept getting 0 instead of that last 3).
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017031)
Posted by 3.8TransAM on November 4th, 2009 @ 8:04pm CST
Posted by 3.8TransAM on November 4th, 2009 @ 8:04pm CST
Ran SKU number in Merrillville, IN yesterday and in Tinley Park, IL today and nothing shows.
It exists as a number with quantity showing zero in warehouse and no store near me having any.
So now I guess we play the waiting game and see what happens.
It kills me, for once I want to be first on the block to have something lol
It exists as a number with quantity showing zero in warehouse and no store near me having any.
So now I guess we play the waiting game and see what happens.
It kills me, for once I want to be first on the block to have something lol
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017076)
Posted by redsaleen on November 4th, 2009 @ 9:46pm CST
Posted by redsaleen on November 4th, 2009 @ 9:46pm CST
just saw the case lying on a palette here in Conn, so there on the east coast.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017113)
Posted by Mach on November 5th, 2009 @ 1:59am CST
Posted by Mach on November 5th, 2009 @ 1:59am CST
Saw this toy at Toys R Us Singapore.
Take note the wing of Skywarp's right leg is missing, and is no where inside the box.....
Take note the wing of Skywarp's right leg is missing, and is no where inside the box.....
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017125)
Posted by Autobot032 on November 5th, 2009 @ 3:10am CST
Posted by Autobot032 on November 5th, 2009 @ 3:10am CST
I can confirm that he's in stock and now available for sale. He's $60.00 even, before tax.
You can call the toy department at the Meadville WM to confirm.
(814)-724-6267
You can call the toy department at the Meadville WM to confirm.
(814)-724-6267
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017158)
Posted by vectorA3 on November 5th, 2009 @ 5:42am CST
Posted by vectorA3 on November 5th, 2009 @ 5:42am CST
West coasters?? anything? Dudes in Arizona always find this type of stuff before us in socal anyway. Come on crazy arizonans!!!
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017217)
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 5th, 2009 @ 10:08am CST
Tell me you didn't buy it....
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 5th, 2009 @ 10:08am CST
Real Devastator wrote:Saw this toy at Toys R Us Singapore.
Take note the wing of Skywarp's right leg is missing, and is no where inside the box.....
Tell me you didn't buy it....
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017364)
Posted by CaRacer22 on November 5th, 2009 @ 7:18pm CST
Posted by CaRacer22 on November 5th, 2009 @ 7:18pm CST
I just got back from walmart in Palmdale, CA. and had them look up the item number. they showed 24 coming in tonight or tommorow!!! looks to be on the west coast...atleast in the next day or so...
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017420)
Posted by Autobot032 on November 5th, 2009 @ 11:54pm CST
Posted by Autobot032 on November 5th, 2009 @ 11:54pm CST
How on Earth was I one of the first to find this thing??
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017500)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on November 6th, 2009 @ 7:52am CST
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on November 6th, 2009 @ 7:52am CST
I love the character art on the side of the box. It just may be the only U2.0 character art that doesn't have "disinterested surprise" for an expression.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017504)
Posted by vectorA3 on November 6th, 2009 @ 8:01am CST
thk u for the report!!!
Posted by vectorA3 on November 6th, 2009 @ 8:01am CST
CaRacer22 wrote:I just got back from walmart in Palmdale, CA. and had them look up the item number. they showed 24 coming in tonight or tommorow!!! looks to be on the west coast...atleast in the next day or so...
thk u for the report!!!
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017554)
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 6th, 2009 @ 10:46am CST
LOL too bad we can't make facial expressions.
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 6th, 2009 @ 10:46am CST
Razorclaw0000 wrote:I love the character art on the side of the box. It just may be the only U2.0 character art that doesn't have "disinterested surprise" for an expression.
LOL too bad we can't make facial expressions.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017572)
Posted by Prime Riblet on November 6th, 2009 @ 11:15am CST
Posted by Prime Riblet on November 6th, 2009 @ 11:15am CST
I have a bad feeling about this sucker. I know I am going to miss getting him if he lands in Minnesota. I just know it.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017573)
Posted by Rijie on November 6th, 2009 @ 11:16am CST
Posted by Rijie on November 6th, 2009 @ 11:16am CST
Got mine today courtesy of a very helpful employee.
::Does happy dance::
::Does happy dance::
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017575)
Posted by Iron Prime on November 6th, 2009 @ 11:19am CST
Don't worry - he won't land in MN. Starscream and the last two alternators never seemed to....
Posted by Iron Prime on November 6th, 2009 @ 11:19am CST
Prime Riblet wrote:I have a bad feeling about this sucker. I know I am going to miss getting him if he lands in Minnesota. I just know it.
Don't worry - he won't land in MN. Starscream and the last two alternators never seemed to....
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017600)
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 6th, 2009 @ 12:42pm CST
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 6th, 2009 @ 12:42pm CST
If anyone hasn't gotten the MP skywarp, I'm selling it on ebay. Heres the link https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FVi%20...%20500wt_1182%3C%2Fa%3E%26
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017610)
Posted by vectorA3 on November 6th, 2009 @ 1:12pm CST
Posted by vectorA3 on November 6th, 2009 @ 1:12pm CST
how bout selling it for price on here on the boards? I'm sure people will pay shipping & throw in a little more for your troubles. Ebay is not 'for the people.'
sidenote: I can't even drive around right now & search for him freely - my front license plate was stolen last nite. And just my luck all the DMVs in LA are closed every Fri. of Nov. Isn't that just great? Filed a police report this AM and I made a dmv appt. for Monday though.
sidenote: I can't even drive around right now & search for him freely - my front license plate was stolen last nite. And just my luck all the DMVs in LA are closed every Fri. of Nov. Isn't that just great? Filed a police report this AM and I made a dmv appt. for Monday though.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017613)
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 6th, 2009 @ 1:15pm CST
Good idea. It'll have to be in a day or two. I need to see if Walmart is gonna stock another one, I took the only 2 they had. I would be willing to sell it to someone here for a little bit extra.
I'll probably call the Walmarts in the area tomorrow to see if they will be getting anymore in stock. Because this has been such a great place for me, I'm willing to personalize shipping, as in, anyone who wants it, just give me your zipcode so I won't charge extra for that, but I need to make some profit off them, only 5 bucks though. I'm guessing if anyone would want one, I have to make a thread in Carbombya
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on November 6th, 2009 @ 1:15pm CST
vectorA3 wrote:how bout selling it for price on here on the boards? I'm sure people will pay shipping & throw in a little more for your troubles. Ebay is not 'for the people.'
Good idea. It'll have to be in a day or two. I need to see if Walmart is gonna stock another one, I took the only 2 they had. I would be willing to sell it to someone here for a little bit extra.
I'll probably call the Walmarts in the area tomorrow to see if they will be getting anymore in stock. Because this has been such a great place for me, I'm willing to personalize shipping, as in, anyone who wants it, just give me your zipcode so I won't charge extra for that, but I need to make some profit off them, only 5 bucks though. I'm guessing if anyone would want one, I have to make a thread in Carbombya
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017734)
Posted by alternator77 on November 6th, 2009 @ 6:14pm CST
Posted by alternator77 on November 6th, 2009 @ 6:14pm CST
while i dont particularly like this version only cause im a fan of the high gloss takara i will be getting this for my 8 year old nephew as a reward for helping me keep my collection and his in order and dust free. just hope i can find it.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017738)
Posted by WolfDawg on November 6th, 2009 @ 6:23pm CST
Posted by WolfDawg on November 6th, 2009 @ 6:23pm CST
You're getting an MP figure for an 8 Year old? I'm sorry, but that doesn't make much sense. I teach 3rd grade and I wouldn't trust any of those kids with one of my Movie toys let alone the brittle as hell MP Seeker mold. Hell, I bet there are a ton of adults who would snap off a wing within the first 5 minutes.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017752)
Posted by Prime Riblet on November 6th, 2009 @ 6:43pm CST
I kind of figured as much. Thanks for taking my hopes and dreams away, IP.
Posted by Prime Riblet on November 6th, 2009 @ 6:43pm CST
Iron Prime wrote:Prime Riblet wrote:I have a bad feeling about this sucker. I know I am going to miss getting him if he lands in Minnesota. I just know it.
Don't worry - he won't land in MN. Starscream and the last two alternators never seemed to....
I kind of figured as much. Thanks for taking my hopes and dreams away, IP.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017754)
Posted by El Duque on November 6th, 2009 @ 6:47pm CST
Posted by El Duque on November 6th, 2009 @ 6:47pm CST
He's started popping up in my neck of the woods (Oklahoma), though I have yet to see him in person. I'm torn, I already have the Takara version, but I like the cartoon accurate deco on this guy.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017764)
Posted by CaRacer22 on November 6th, 2009 @ 7:05pm CST
Posted by CaRacer22 on November 6th, 2009 @ 7:05pm CST
my local walmart has 15 on hand but they are in the back somewhere so i just have to wait till they come out on the palette... Lancaster, CA.
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017770)
Posted by 3.8TransAM on November 6th, 2009 @ 7:25pm CST
Posted by 3.8TransAM on November 6th, 2009 @ 7:25pm CST
No luck in NW IN/south Chicago area.
Gonna go for an in store request again t-nite.
Calling a Walmart is about useless
Gonna go for an in store request again t-nite.
Calling a Walmart is about useless
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017838)
Posted by CaRacer22 on November 7th, 2009 @ 1:48am CST
Posted by CaRacer22 on November 7th, 2009 @ 1:48am CST
The hunt is over! i found 5 cases on a palette tonight in Lancaster, CA.
They were going to go back in the back because they arent due to hit the floor till week 41 the lady said. but she let me buy 2 of them!
Sorry for the dark pick but its proof...
They were going to go back in the back because they arent due to hit the floor till week 41 the lady said. but she let me buy 2 of them!
Sorry for the dark pick but its proof...
Re: Wal*Mart Masterpiece Skywarp Headed Stateside (1017956)
Posted by Autobot032 on November 7th, 2009 @ 2:17pm CST
Posted by Autobot032 on November 7th, 2009 @ 2:17pm CST
Well, there's only 52 weeks in a year, so wouldn't week 41 take place sometime in October? (I realize stores handed the dates differently)
So...wouldn't it mean his debut is late?
So...wouldn't it mean his debut is late?
