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'''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. | '''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. | ||
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Walmart is also the parent company of [[Sam's Club]]. | Walmart is also the parent company of [[Sam's Club]]. | ||
==List of Walmart exclusive toys== | ==List of Walmart exclusive toys== | ||
===[[Beast Wars (toyline)|Beast Wars]]=== | ===[[Beast Wars (toyline)|Beast Wars]]=== | ||
*[[Rattrap]] ([[Transmetal]] [[redeco]]) | *[[Rattrap]] ([[Transmetal]] [[redeco]]) | ||
*[[Ravage (G1)/toys|Tripredacus Agent]] | *[[Ravage (G1)/toys|Tripredacus Agent]] | ||
===[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]=== | ===[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]=== | ||
*[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] vs. [[Axer]] | *[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] vs. [[Axer]] | ||
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**[[Ro-Tor (RID)|Ro-Tor]] | **[[Ro-Tor (RID)|Ro-Tor]] | ||
**[[Rollbar (RID)|Rollbar]] | **[[Rollbar (RID)|Rollbar]] | ||
{{Note|This was the first of two Ruination giftset Walmart carried as an exclusive. The first one, still in ''Robots in Disguise'' packaging, sported a uniform "urban" camo deco fot the team members; the second one, now in ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging, sported a uniform "desert" camo deco.}} | {{Note|This was the first of two Ruination giftset Walmart carried as an exclusive. The first one, still in ''Robots in Disguise'' packaging, sported a uniform "urban" camo deco fot the team members; the second one, now in ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging, sported a uniform "desert" camo deco.}} | ||
===[[Dinobots (toyline)|Dinobots]]=== | ===[[Dinobots (toyline)|Dinobots]]=== | ||
*[[Grimlock (Dinobots)|Grimlock]] and [[Terranotron (Dinobots)|Terranotron]] (AKA Swoop) | *[[Grimlock (Dinobots)|Grimlock]] and [[Terranotron (Dinobots)|Terranotron]] (AKA Swoop) | ||
*[[Snarl (Dinobots)|Snarl]] and [[Sludge (Dinobots)|Sludge]] | *[[Snarl (Dinobots)|Snarl]] and [[Sludge (Dinobots)|Sludge]] | ||
*[[Triceradon (Dinobots)|Triceradon]] and [[Slapper (Dinobots)|Slapper]] | *[[Triceradon (Dinobots)|Triceradon]] and [[Slapper (Dinobots)|Slapper]] | ||
{{note|''Dinobots'' was a small Walmart exclusive mini-"line", available during the run of the ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' line, which consisted of three two-packs.}} | |||
===[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]=== | ===[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]=== | ||
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** [[Payload (Armada)|Payload]] | ** [[Payload (Armada)|Payload]] | ||
** [[Sky Blast]] | ** [[Sky Blast]] | ||
{{Note|Although the larger packaging for these three six-packs was new, the toys themselves were unchanged from their ''[[Armada (toyline)|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, and eventually appeared in Dollar General locations.}} | {{Note|Although the larger packaging for these three six-packs was new, the toys themselves were unchanged from their ''[[Armada (toyline)|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, and eventually appeared in Dollar General locations.}} | ||
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**[[Ro-Tor (RID)|Ro-Tor]] | **[[Ro-Tor (RID)|Ro-Tor]] | ||
**[[Rollbar (RID)|Rollbar]] | **[[Rollbar (RID)|Rollbar]] | ||
{{Note|This was the ''second'' Ruination giftset Walmart carried as an exclusive. The first one, still in ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' packaging, sported a uniform "urban" camo deco fot the team members; the second one, now in ''Universe'' packaging, sported a uniform "desert" camo deco.}} | {{Note|This was the ''second'' Ruination giftset Walmart carried as an exclusive. The first one, still in ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' packaging, sported a uniform "urban" camo deco fot the team members; the second one, now in ''Universe'' packaging, sported a uniform "desert" camo deco.}} | ||
*[[Sunstorm (Universe)|Sunstorm]] with [[Street Action Mini-Con Team (Universe)|Street Action Mini-Con Team]] | *[[Sunstorm (Universe)|Sunstorm]] with [[Street Action Mini-Con Team (Universe)|Street Action Mini-Con Team]] | ||
*Opposites Attack ([[Excellion]] vs. [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]) | *Opposites Attack ([[Excellion]] vs. [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]) | ||
*Search for the Pirate Moon ([[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] vs. [[Cannonball]]) | *Search for the Pirate Moon ([[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] vs. [[Cannonball]]) | ||
{{note|The toys in these two-packs (Opposites Attack, Search for the Pirate Moon) were unchanged from the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|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 (event)|Black Friday]] releases in the United States in November of the same year.}} | {{note|The toys in these two-packs (Opposites Attack, Search for the Pirate Moon) were unchanged from the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|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 (event)|Black Friday]] releases in the United States in November of the same year.}} | ||
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*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]] with [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] | *[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]] with [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] | ||
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] with [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] | *[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] with [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] | ||
{{Note|The Deluxe Class toys were unchanged from their single releases. The [[Mini-Con]]s were available in one deco, each with two different Deluxes, and came with a [[Tiny Tins|Tiny Tin]].}} | {{Note|The Deluxe Class toys were unchanged from their single releases. The [[Mini-Con]]s were available in one deco, each with two different Deluxes, and came with a [[Tiny Tins|Tiny Tin]].}} | ||
*[[Primus|Cybertron Primus]] with Bonus Mini-Cons: | *[[Primus|Cybertron Primus]] with Bonus Mini-Cons: | ||
**[[Strongarm (Cybertron)|Strongarm]] | **[[Strongarm (Cybertron)|Strongarm]] | ||
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**[[Knockdown (Cybertron)|Knockdown]] | **[[Knockdown (Cybertron)|Knockdown]] | ||
**[[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.}} | ||
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{{Note|These two-packs contain unchanged versions of the Scout Class toys from the [[Movie (toyline)|2007 ''Movie'' toyline]] of the same name, which were available exclusively at [[Target]] stores in the USA, and (at least some of them) as mass releases in Europe. The ''Universe'' two-pack versions were also found at [[Walmart]]-owned Asda stores in the United Kingdom and at Target stores in Australia.}} | {{Note|These two-packs contain unchanged versions of the Scout Class toys from the [[Movie (toyline)|2007 ''Movie'' toyline]] of the same name, which were available exclusively at [[Target]] stores in the USA, and (at least some of them) as mass releases in Europe. The ''Universe'' two-pack versions were also found at [[Walmart]]-owned Asda stores in the United Kingdom and at Target stores in Australia.}} | ||
===[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]=== | ===[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]=== | ||
*"The Revenge of Blackarachnia" two-pack, contains: | *"The Revenge of Blackarachnia" two-pack, contains: | ||
**[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]] | **[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]] | ||
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**[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] | **[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] | ||
**[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] | **[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] | ||
===[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]=== | ===[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]=== | ||
*[[Skywarp (ROTF)|Skywarp]] | *[[Skywarp (ROTF)|Skywarp]] | ||
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==List of non-toy Walmart exclusives== | ==List of non-toy Walmart exclusives== | ||
===Movie (2007)=== | ===Movie (2007)=== | ||
* ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]'' movie DVD with exclusive bonus DVD [[Transformers: Beginnings|Beginnings]] | * ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]'' movie DVD with exclusive bonus DVD [[Transformers: Beginnings|Beginnings]] | ||
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==Unreleased toys== | ==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. | 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]]=== | ===[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]=== | ||
* [[Leatherhide]] vs. [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (Halloween Horrorcons) | * [[Leatherhide]] vs. [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (Halloween Horrorcons) | ||
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** [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] | ** [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] | ||
** [[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]] | ** [[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]] | ||
{{Note|This set of "[[Seacon (G1)|Piranhacons]]" was originally intended for 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.}} | {{Note|This set of "[[Seacon (G1)|Piranhacons]]" was originally intended for 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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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.walmart.com/ Official Walmart website] | *[http://www.walmart.com/ Official Walmart website] | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Wal-Mart|Wal-Mart at Wikipedia]] | |||
[[category:Companies]] | [[category:Companies]] | ||
[[category:Retailers]] | [[category:Retailers]] | ||
Revision as of 02:21, 30 November 2010
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, in addition to a lax return policy, making Walmart one of the main victims of toy swapping.
Walmart is also the parent company of Sam's Club.
List of Walmart exclusive toys
This was the first of two Ruination giftset Walmart carried as an exclusive. The first one, still in Robots in Disguise packaging, sported a uniform "urban" camo deco fot the team members; the second one, now in Universe packaging, sported a uniform "desert" camo deco.
- Grimlock and Terranotron (AKA Swoop)
- Snarl and Sludge
- Triceradon and Slapper
Dinobots was a small Walmart exclusive mini-"line", available during the run of the Armada line, which consisted of three two-packs.
- 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, and eventually appeared in Dollar General locations.
- Ultra Magnus & Ironhide two-pack (Spychangers)
- Optimus Prime & Prowl two-pack (Spychangers)
- Side Burn (Deluxe redeco)
- Prowl (Deluxe redeco)
- Ruination five-pack, contains:
This was the second Ruination giftset Walmart carried as an exclusive. The first one, still in Robots in Disguise packaging, sported a uniform "urban" camo deco fot the team members; the second one, now in Universe packaging, sported a uniform "desert" camo deco.
- 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.
- Constructicon Devastator giftset, contains:
- Masterpiece Starscream
- Protoform Optimus Prime with poster
- Protoform Starscream with poster
These two toys were identical to their mass retail releases. The only thing "exclusive" to Walmart is the addition of a poster, which is advertised on the packaging.
These toys were also identical to their single releases.
- "Leader for the Ages" two-pack, contains:
2007 Optimus Prime is the Fast Action Battler, "1984" Optimus Prime is the one from the Classics "Ultimate Battle" two-pack.
- Optimus Prime Blaster (redeco of Energon role-play weapon)
- Jolt
- Big Daddy
- Divebomb
- Grindcore
- Decepticon Fracture
- Breakaway
- Crankcase
- Mass Media Battle two-pack, contains:
- Robo Recon Team two-pack, contains:
- Brain Scrambler Team two-pack, contains:
These Real Gear Robots were all identical to their single releases.
- Robot Replicas Megatron vs. Optimus Prime (battle damaged redecos)
- Optimus Prime Voice Changer Bonus Pack with T.E.C.H. Digital Dagger
These role-play accessories were identical to their single releases.
- Ultimate Bumblebee with "Bonus Value" Scorponok & Decepticon Brawl
- Cyber Stompin' Optimus Prime with Bonus Cyber Slammers Bumblebee
- Cyber Stompin' Bumblebee with Bonus Cyber Slammers Barricade
- "The Legacy of Bumblebee" three-pack, contains:
- "Decepticon Sneak Attack" five-pack (Robot Heroes), contains:
- "G1" Mirage (hologram deco)
- "G1" Cliffjumper
- "G1" Optimus Prime (supermetal finish)
- "G1" Skywarp
- "G1" Megatron (supermetal finish)
- "The Finale Battle" five-pack (Robot Heroes), contains:
- Hardhead
- Powerglide (red redeco)
- Skyfall
- Masterpiece Skywarp
- War of the Waves (Air Raid vs. Storm Surge) (Cybertron Series)
- The Data War (Clocker vs. Hardtop) (Cybertron Series)
These two-packs contain unchanged versions of the Scout Class toys from the 2007 Movie toyline of the same name, which were available exclusively at Target stores in the USA, and (at least some of them) as mass releases in Europe. The Universe two-pack versions were also found at Walmart-owned Asda stores in the United Kingdom and at Target stores in Australia.
- "The Revenge of Blackarachnia" two-pack, contains:
- "Battle in Space" two-pack, contains:
- Blowpipe vs. Sideways
- Optimus Prime (Leader Class) with "Bonus Value" Deluxe Class Autobot Camshaft
- Megatron (Leader Class) with "Bonus Value" Deluxe Class Autobot Camshaft
- Beachcomber vs. Deadlift
- Slap Dash vs. Trenchmouth
- Devastator Legends-class seven-pack.
- Iron Man (jet)
- Iron Man (sports car)
- Iron Man (4x4)
- War Machine
- "Bombing Run Battle" two-pack, contains:
- "Desert Ruins brawl" two-pack, contains:
- Decepticon Brawl (Deluxe Class)
- Jolt (Legends Class)
- "Starscream's Assault" two-pack, contains:
- Starscream (Voyager Class)
- Mudflap (Deluxe Class)
- "The Fury Of Bonecrusher" two-pack, contains:
- Ironhide (Voyager Class)
- Bonecrusher (Deluxe Class)
List of non-toy Walmart exclusives
Movie (2007)
- Transformers movie DVD with exclusive bonus DVD Beginnings
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. Waspinator (Halloween Horrorcons)
- Piranhaking giftset, contains:
This set of "Piranhacons" was originally intended for 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.
Notes
- A 2009 television ad for Walmart's "Cyber Week" deals featured two moms discussing the "Revenge of the Fallen Ramjet Raptor" figure available at Walmart, only to be interrupted by an overweight "nerd" who gleefully informs them that the "Ramjet raptor figure was added to the Transformers family in 2009," although he personally prefers Skywarp.
- God dammit. We're totally the new Trekkies, aren't we?
