Kansas G.I. Joe Sightings

[Super_Megatron]

Please use this thread to report G.I. Joe sightings in the state of Kansas.

[paulpratt]

This thing on... *Taps mic* Ahem...

I'm probably the only guy in here, aren't I? I'm reluctant to post because there are so many "adults" that get this stuff before I do. They seem to have a neverending supply of time (no job?) and cash (job?), which doesn't make any sense to me. I buy these primarily for my son, so when I find a couple it's a really big deal. It makes me really happy to share my favorite childhood toy with my son.

I'm also reluctant to post because I don't like to empowering people like this "Bobman" guy I hear so much about. Apprently "Bobman" lives here in the Wichita area.

So with great reluctance, here I go... i'm trying to be a good Joe fan.

TARGET -
*Super Target on 21st: A few Wave 3 single cards and some Wave 1 comic packs.
*Target on Armour: Same as 21st street, Cobra Legions five packs on sale for $12.48 or so.
*West Side Target: Same as 21st street

WAL-MART -
*North 21st Wal-Mart: None, although I scored the three wal-mart exclusive star wars comic packs...
*Derby Wal-Mart: Haven't checked in a few days...
*East Kellog Wal-Mart: None
*Pawnee Wal-Mart: None
*West Kellogg Wal Mart: None
*Wal-Mart on Maize: No Clue, i don't get out that far...

TOYS R US -
*Kellogg Toys R Us: None

DILLIONS MARKETPLACE -
*Rock Rd. Dillions - None (Plus to damned expensive)

I did manage to find all of Wave 5 except the black Snake Eyes, today at Super Target on 21st. They only had one case. First I've ever seen of them. So I would assume that those will start coming in on a regular basis now. Here comes the fight for the Crimson Guards...

I wonder if an employee snagged the black Snake Eyes, or if one of the guys I see up there regularly? I have the figures strung out across my son's bed along with the Star Wars exclusive comic packs I snagged today too. My boy is going to flip out when he gets home. I'm so excited.

anywho...

[HartAttack]

Arkansas City Wal-Mart - random comic packs and a handful of Air Troopers, a pair of CG's (I bought), Rock N Roll, Snow Job

Winfield Wal-Mart - 3 Air Troopers and random comic packs

Wichita Wal-Marts - all I have seen are comic 2 packs at the one at Pawnee and Broadway, East Kellogg, and North Maize. Derby had nothing at all, the new one up north had nothing when I was in there, but West Kellogg had 3 cases of wave 7 and 3 IG Destros last week.

[paulpratt]

Good lord, another living soul... i wonder if I've seen you around... hmmm... * gives you "the eye" *

[mech-grunt]

Hey KS dudes I have bin having a lot of good luck in the Junction City WM. It looks like the put out at least 2 more cases of wave 7 this morning. I’m up to 7 Vipers.

[paulpratt]

I'm all the way down here in Wichita with zero wave 7. Boo!

[ARBCOToys]

Hey mech-grunt! I live in Manhattan and the JC Walmart IS a good stop for GI Joe. I counted them and they seriously had 24 Vipers on the pegs the other day. It's kinda funny the Manhattan Walmart has had one case of Wave 7 in. JC has had like 8?

[mech-grunt]

Hey mech-grunt! I live in Manhattan and the JC Walmart IS a good stop for GI Joe. I counted them and they seriously had 24 Vipers on the pegs the other day. It's kinda funny the Manhattan Walmart has had one case of Wave 7 in. JC has had like 8?

Hey Brother,
The funny thing it’s normally the other way for me until the last week.

[mech-grunt]

Has any one in KS had any luck with wave 8 or the new comic packs? My WM still full the older comic packs along with a platoon of Vipers, Wild Bills and Snake Eyes. My wife has to go Topeka tomorrow hopefully she will have luck.

[paulpratt]

I went hunting today in Wichita. Nothing unfortunately. I would gladly take some of those vipers though. I got what I could find, but we are bone dry now. It takes about a week to two weeks for anything to show up out here once it hits the west coast.

[paulpratt]

I found all of wave 8 today. No comic packs though. I worry less about those. The comic packs are falling off the pegs here so i assume it will take some time. Doubled our viper army today to boot! They are sitting on my sons bed right now. He will freak out! Good times.

[mech-grunt]

Only found 1 stripe CC and 1 Viper today at WM so at least in know wave 8 is starting to hit my AO. They still have plenty of WB, SE and Vipers (wave 7). I will try again early tomorrow.

[ARBCOToys]

Found all of Wave 8 in Manhattan WalMart today. Still a Flint, Baroness, CC and multiple Vipers hanging.

[HartAttack]

Nothing in terms of new comic pack in Cowley County, but did manage to snag 2 more vipers (one 25th and one cartoon logo) in Ark City they also had 1 CC with helmet stripe. If any of the Wichita Tankers come across the comic packs and a pair of Major Bludds please pm me.

[mech-grunt]

Found all of Wave 8 in Manhattan WalMart today. Still a Flint, Baroness, CC and multiple Vipers hanging.

I hit my WM again this morning the only thing they had was same wave 7 guys and the one wave 8 Viper I saw yesterday I will try my luck tomorrow in Manhattan.

[Flame Viper]

Hey fellow Joe fans,

My closest stores are in Chanute and Independence, ks. Bot are Wal-Marts and both are pretty bad about instock.

I saw wave 7 a few weeks ago and only had enough for 2 vipers. They had all the rest but I figured I would come back. Have not seen anything for at least 2 weeks. Just peg warmers of Duke and Cobra Comander, and Scarlett. Comic 2 packs are falling off the pegs though. They have several Fred/Scar Face though. Would be a good place for a army building needs.

[paulpratt]

I'm dying for the new comic packs. I haven't seen anything on them. I think it's because we have so many of the older ones hanging around they aren't getting any new stock.

[Flame Viper]

I can't wait either to get the new Comic Packs.

That Firefly and Storm Shadow look awesome.

I think they just need to clearance what they have and get the new stuff so their sales would be better in that category

[pcsguy88]

Wave 9 found at Walmart on 119th & Metcalf in Overland Park. 2 cases left on the pallet at 3am. Packed with WB and Torpedo

[mech-grunt]

Hey guys I have bin out of state for the past month. Had no luck in South Dakota how has the hunting going?

[mech-grunt]

Finally got a brake and picked up wave 9 today in JC and still looking for parka SE, Major Bludd and wave 4 comic packs. I really hate to on eBay to pick them up has anyone had any luck with them.

[pcsguy88]

Hey Mech, www.goodstufftogo.net is ran out of a house in Overland Park by a very nice couple. They let you pick-up orders too. You might check there on occasion. Their site is horrible at first, but there is a method to the madness.

For those in the KC area, I have put a chunk of my collection up for sale:

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13009

[paulpratt]

I got wave 9 in Wichita last week and snagged a wave 4 comic pack here in Iowa while on vacation seeing my family. I'm still not seeing any of the vehicles though.

[mech-grunt]

Hey Mech, www.goodstufftogo.net is ran out of a house in Overland Park by a very nice couple. They let you pick-up orders too. You might check there on occasion. Their site is horrible at first, but there is a method to the madness.

For those in the KC area, I have put a chunk of my collection up for sale:

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13009

Thanks for the info I will definitely be checking them out.

[ARBCOToys]

I can vouch for Goodstufftogo as well. They used to come in to the KB Toys I ran, in Olathe, and pick up 12 inch Joes nobody really cared about. They are super nice. I have ordered from them several times over the years and have always had excellent transactions.

[Snow_Serpent]

I can also vouch for Goodstufftogo, I was there often during the VvV waves. :)

[mech-grunt]

I did not pick any up to day but plenty of Vipers in Topeka today. I found them at WM, Target, K mart and TRU if you guy are looking.

[paulpratt]

We've got Vipers flooding pegs here too. My son and I have our 20 man army built. Four fire teams of five. Grenadier, 3 Riflemen and Support. If/ when they come out with Viper "officers" (which we just use as NCOs) we can do five teams then.
Trying to get the same thing going with the Snow Serpents, but we only have 4 right now. To bad Snow Serpents and BATs aren't flooding pegs. I hope they get things going with those Paratroopers and Bazooka troopers when the time comes. But, with the rising prices we may have to reduce it to two teams.
Right now we're looking for the Firefly/ Storm Shadow Comic Pack, the Wave 1 Vehicles, plus whatever Snow Serpents and BATs we can find.
I'm sure we are all in the same boat though.

[Snow_Serpent]

Bought a set of the Wave 1 vehicles and an extra HISS in Lawrence.

[Snow_Serpent]

Picked up the DVD set today in Lawrence!

[paulpratt]

Got the wave 1 vehicles and the last wave 4 comic pack we needed. Now to keep an eye out for the dvd packs. Thanks Snow Serpent. Nice Backyardigans icon.

[mech-grunt]

Sorry I have bin off lately PC problems : ( finally picked up all the wave 1 vehicles today at the junction city WM. With a little luck the DVD pack should not be far behind.

[mech-grunt]

I finally found both of the DVD packs this morning at the JC WM, I might have to watch them with my grandson tonight. They still have one VAMP on the shelf. Still no luck on the wave 4 comic packs.

[Snow_Serpent]

Wal-Mart in Lawrence got 5 cases of Wave 5 ('08) yesterday. Nice to see the pegs full, but old stuff is no fun. :(

Target has a refresh of the DVD sets and a full set of the vehicles.

[paulpratt]

Yeah, every store out here got tons of wave 9 guys. We actually left BATS and Snow Serpents behind. Managed to get the wave 5 comic packs to boot.

[Magick]

Good to know that there is activity out there since I am leaving tomorrow for Wichita. LOL

[Snow_Serpent]

Picked up Wave 5 comix (2x Destro, 1x Falcon and 1x Tripwire), as well as the BATS and Serpents out of a pair of Wave 8 cases in Lawrence. :)

[HartAttack]

hey paul, would it be too much to ask if you could check for 2 B.A.T.S for me and tip me off on their locations?

PM Me and we'll talk some more

Thanks

[mech-grunt]

Had a great day today, it all started when I picked up wave 4 CP order from WM.com. then my wife had to go to Topeka and call me to let me know she found wave 5 minus both versions of Destro/IG along with TRU Firefly w/green shirts (I hate the whole idea of green shirts) and the CG troop builder. She picked both CP.

Are there any tankers in Manhattan area? Starting the 1st will start hitting that Target looking for the Rattler and Conquest. I am not greedy and just want one of each and more than happy to share information about the hunt.

[Snow_Serpent]

Had a good day at lunch today and hit the TRU on 95th in OP.

I grabbed the two SRO's I was lacking (CG and Joe) and also picked up 2x of the CG 5-packs.

There was 1x CG and 1x Joe SRO's, as well as 4x of the CG packs and 6x or so of the Firefly packs left.

[mech-grunt]

I was finally able to pick up my 4th Snow Serpent today. Has anyone heard any good news from your local Target’s about tomorrow? I checked the Target fined at a store and all I get is out of stock for the state.

[mech-grunt]

I guess I am the only one left on the KS sightings. If there is anyone sill out there I picked up the Rattler and Conquest today in Manhattan. They still had 1 of each when I left.

[paulpratt]

I scored a set of planes too today. I stopped posting. These sighting threads, to me, just facilitate scalpers. They lurk all over the site. In Wichita i have to fight for every scrap i find out here. Competing with old ladies and everything. People are so damn desperate. I just want my son to have the new things. You can always PM if you need info.

[mech-grunt]

Got it thanks brother. I only have a few weeks left before I start my move to Ft Bliss, TX. Let me know if I can help you out before I go.

[Snow_Serpent]

In the last 24 hours I've been able score 2x Rattler, 1x Conquest, 1x Snow Serpent and 2x BATS. :)

[morbidaj]

any sightings in op,ks?
if so PM me!! (fu scalpers)

woops.. never mind. found em at the mission target in OP!
booya

[Snow_Serpent]

Picked up a Rattler today in Lawrence. Left the conquest.

[Snow_Serpent]

Picked up all of the new wave 3 vehicles at Wal-Mart in Lawrence. Also saw a Rattler and Conquest yesterday at Target.

Forgot to add, that it looked like they got some wave 5 comics and a few 'refresher' cases. :(

[mech-grunt]

Also got wave 3 vehicles today at the Junction City WM. Sadly that was all, hopefully wave 10 will hit in the next two week‘s before we move.

[paulpratt]

I found the wave 3 vehicles yesterday too. WTF happen to wave 2? I have them all except the sharc. I'm hoping wave 10 hits in the few days.

[TANK_DRIVER785]

Nothing happening in topeka lot of peg warmers saw some hiss drivers at toys-r us thats about it

[Snow_Serpent]

I saw KOTA tonight at the TRU on 95th.:)

[i<3COBRALA]

looking for bats Like a mad man

[paulpratt]

I have 3 loose extra BATS complete with more to come. I'm looking for wave 10 army builders if you want to trade. Namely, i need the web gear from the bazooka trooper. I have a few, but i'm in need of more.

[mech-grunt]

So far no luck on anything since my last post other since my last post. I will still be in the Junction City/Ft Riley/Manhattan area for about a week before we hit the road for TX, Local WM keeps a good restock of wave 3 vehicles, never seen wave 2. More wave 1-3 CP than I can count. No sight on wave 10 figures. Send me a PM if I can help you and thanks for all the info you guys have provided. I will still post anything I fined while I am still in the state.

[mech-grunt]

Bye the way you should have seen the packers packing my Star Wars/Joe room. They spent half the packing, and half the next day loading it.

[Snow_Serpent]

I got my BBTS order of Wave 11 and 12 yesterday. :)

[Snow_Serpent]

2 cases of Wave 10 in Lawrence today. Left 'em all.

[TANK_DRIVER785]

2 cases of Wave 10 in Lawrence today. Left 'em all.

holy snikes pick me up a wraith and i can meet you half way or somthin live in topeka

[Snow_Serpent]

Lawrence Target had 1 UBP today although the scanner said there were more in the back.

They had '9' last friday before they were put out, so no idea how many more are left.

[Snow_Serpent]

Wal-Mart in Lawrence is overflowing with figures. They got 4-5 cases of Wave 10 last night.