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**[[Nightscream (Cybertron)|Nightscream]] | **[[Nightscream (Cybertron)|Nightscream]] | ||
{{Note|Primus was unchanged from his single release. Likewise, the Mini-Cons were unchanged from the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Mini-Cons [[Strongarm (Classics)|Strongarm]], [[Dirt Rocket]], [[Knockdown (Classics)|Knockdown]] and [[Thunderwing (Classics)|Thunderwing]], respectively.}} | {{Note|Primus was unchanged from his single release. Likewise, the Mini-Cons were unchanged from the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Mini-Cons [[Strongarm (Classics)|Strongarm]], [[Dirt Rocket]], [[Knockdown (Classics)|Knockdown]] and [[Thunderwing (Classics)|Thunderwing]], respectively.}} | ||
==Unreleased toys== | |||
Over the years, some toys that were originally intended as Walmart exclusives were ultimately never released. In some cases, they were ultimately made available through other venues instead. | |||
===[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]=== | |||
* [[Leatherhide]] vs. [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (Halloween Horrorcons) | |||
* [[Nightprowler]] vs. [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (Halloween Horrorcons) | |||
* [[Piranacon|Piranhaking]] giftset, contains: | |||
** [[Skalor|Archerbot]] | |||
** [[Nautilator]] | |||
** [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]] | |||
** [[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]] | |||
** [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] | |||
** [[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]] | |||
{{Note|This set of "[[Seacon (G1)|Piranhacons]]" was originally intended fot the ''Universe'' line, but Walmart had later asked [[Hasbro]] to release it in ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' packaging instead before backing out of the deal altogether. Eventually, the toys, now named "Seacons" again, were released via the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] in 2008.}} | |||
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Revision as of 23:02, 10 June 2009
Walmart (previously spelled "Wal*Mart" in the official company logo) is one of the biggest discount department store chains in the United States, with branches in many other countries.
Over the years, they have carried a lot of exclusive Transformers toys, in addition to the regular mass retail releases.
Walmart employees are also often accused of not really caring about what they sell, making Walmart one of the main victims of toy swapping.
List of Walmart exclusive toys
Dinobots was a small Walmart exclusive mini-"line" available during the run of the Armada line and consisted of three two-packs.
- Grimlock and Terranotron (AKA Swoop)
- Snarl and Sludge
- Triceradon and Slapper
- Road Wrecker Mini-Con Team & Night Attack Mini-Con Team six-pack, contains:
- Race Mini-Con Team & Space Mini-Con Team six-pack, contains:
Although the larger packaging for these three six-packs was new, the toys themselves were unchanged from their Armada releases. Desipte the name on the packaging, the "Road Wrecker Team" actually used the toys' original Destruction Team colors. Both packs were also available at Toys"R"Us stores.
- Ultra Magnus & Ironhide two-pack (Spychangers)
- Optimus Prime & Prowl two-pack (Spychangers)
- Side Burn (Deluxe redeco)
- Prowl (Deluxe redeco)
- Ruination five-pack, contains:
- Sunstorm with Street Action Mini-Con Team
- Opposites Attack (Excellion vs. Thundercracker)
- Search for the Pirate Moon (Downshift vs. Cannonball)
The toys in these two-packs (Opposites Attack, Search for the Pirate Moon) were unchanged from the Cybertron Deluxe Class toys of the same names. Both packs were originally available as non-exclusive mass retail releases in the Philippines in September 2007, and were later available as Walmart exclusive Black Friday releases in the United States in November of the same year.
- Red Alert with Dirt Boss
- Landmine with Dirt Boss
- Thundercracker with Downshift
- Dirt Boss with Downshift
- Hot Shot with Mirage
- Override with Mirage
The Deluxe Class toys were unchanged from their single releases. The Mini-Cons were available in one deco, each with two different Deluxes, and came with a Tiny Tin.
- Cybertron Primus with Bonus Mini-Cons:
Primus was unchanged from his single release. Likewise, the Mini-Cons were unchanged from the Classics Mini-Cons Strongarm, Dirt Rocket, Knockdown and Thunderwing, respectively.
Unreleased toys
Over the years, some toys that were originally intended as Walmart exclusives were ultimately never released. In some cases, they were ultimately made available through other venues instead.
- Leatherhide vs. Blackarachnia (Halloween Horrorcons)
- Nightprowler vs. Cheetor (Halloween Horrorcons)
- Piranhaking giftset, contains:
This set of "Piranhacons" was originally intended fot the Universe line, but Walmart had later asked Hasbro to release it in Energon packaging instead before backing out of the deal altogether. Eventually, the toys, now named "Seacons" again, were released via the Transformers Collectors' Club in 2008.
