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[[Image:Blackfriday.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Actual security footage of a Toys 'R' Us on Black Friday.]] | |||
'''Black Friday''' is a colloquial term for the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, which is one of the largest sales days of the year. Often, stores open ''very'' early (6am is common), slash prices and offer special time-sensitive sales (such as ending pricing at noon). | '''Black Friday''' is a colloquial term for the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, which is one of the largest sales days of the year. Often, stores open ''very'' early (6am is common), slash prices and offer special time-sensitive sales (such as ending pricing at noon). | ||
In the case of toys, they may also offer special multi-pack deals or release [[ | In the case of toys, they may also offer special multi-pack deals or release [[Exclusive|exclusives]] on that day as an incentive. Hasbro is particularly mercenary in this regard, as they sometimes offer same-line exclusives to different stores. Sometimes these are merely bonus packs, while occasionally, a toy may be specially [[Redeco|redecoed]]. | ||
Shopping on Black Friday is a contact sport; bruises and contusions are commonplace. A helmet and pads are highly recommended, although using tasers or mace is considered unsporting. | Shopping on Black Friday is a contact sport; bruises and contusions are commonplace. A helmet and pads are highly recommended, although using tasers or mace is considered unsporting. | ||
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==Black Friday exclusives== | ==Black Friday exclusives== | ||
===2003=== | ===2003=== | ||
* '''''Robots in Disguise'' Landfill''' (Wal-Mart) | * '''''Robots in Disguise'' Landfill''' (Wal-Mart) | ||
: [[Grimlock (RID)|Grimlock]], [[Heavy Load (RID)|Heavy Load]], [[Hightower (RID)|Hightower]], [[Wedge]] | : [[Grimlock (RID)|Grimlock]], [[Heavy Load (RID)|Heavy Load]], [[Hightower (RID)|Hightower]], [[Wedge|Wedge]] | ||
* '''''Armada'' "Battle for the Matrix" set''' ( | * '''''Armada'' "Battle for the Matrix" set''' (Kmart) | ||
: [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] with [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] with [[Comettor]], [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], and [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] | : [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] with [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] with [[Comettor|Comettor]], [[Adventure Mini-Con Team|Adventure Mini-Con Team]], and [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] | ||
* '''''Armada'' Super-Con with Bonus Mini-Con''' (Toys "R" Us) | * '''''Armada'' Super-Con with Bonus Mini-Con''' (Toys "R" Us) | ||
: [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] with [[Incinerator]] and one Adventure Team [[Mini-Con]] | : [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] with [[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]] and one Adventure Team [[Mini-Con|Mini-Con]] | ||
: [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Powerlinx Cyclonus]] with [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] and one [[Destruction Mini-Con Team|Destruction Team]] Mini-Con | : [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Powerlinx Cyclonus]] with [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] and one [[Destruction Mini-Con Team|Destruction Team]] Mini-Con | ||
: [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Powerlinx Hot Shot]] with [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] and one Destruction Team Mini-Con | : [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Powerlinx Hot Shot]] with [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] and one Destruction Team Mini-Con | ||
: [[Sideways]] with [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] & [[Crosswise (Armada)|Crosswise]] and one Adventure Team Mini-Con | : [[Sideways|Sideways]] with [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] & [[Crosswise (Armada)|Crosswise]] and one Adventure Team Mini-Con | ||
===2006=== | ===2006=== | ||
* '''''Cybertron'' Deluxe 3-packs''' (Toys "R" Us) | |||
: Three deluxe figures on a single wide card. Were either sets of [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]]; or [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]], [[Sideways|Sideways]], and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. | |||
* '''''Cybertron'' Cybertron Primus with Bonus Mini-Cons''' (Wal-Mart) | * '''''Cybertron'' Cybertron Primus with Bonus Mini-Cons''' (Wal-Mart) | ||
: [[Primus]] with [[Knockdown (Cybertron)|Knockdown]], [[Nightscream (Cybertron)|Nightscream]], [[Offshoot (Cybertron)|Offshoot]] and [[Strongarm (Cybertron)|Strongarm]] | : [[Primus|Primus]] with [[Knockdown (Cybertron)|Knockdown]], [[Nightscream (Cybertron)|Nightscream]], [[Offshoot (Cybertron)|Offshoot]] and [[Strongarm (Cybertron)|Strongarm]] | ||
===2007=== | ===2007=== | ||
[[Image:2007ExcellxThunexclusive.jpg|right|190px|thumb|Hard for those two to duke it out when they're restrained like that.]] | |||
* '''''Universe'' Deluxe 2-Packs''' (Wal-Mart) | |||
: Two deluxe figures on a single wide card. Came in two sets, either [[Excellion|Excellion]] with [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], or [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] with [[Cannonball|Cannonball]]. | |||
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===2008=== | |||
[[Image:Animated2Packs2008.jpg|right|210px|thumb|"Battle in Space"? Prowl didn't have an Earth mode in space!]] | |||
* '''''Animated'' Deluxe 2-packs''' (Wal-Mart) | |||
: Two different packs; ''The Revenge of Blackarachnia'', which features Deluxe [[Optimus Prime (Animated)| Optimus Prime]] (from the Battle Begins pack) and Deluxe [[Blackarachnia (Animated)| Blackarachnia]]. The other, called ''Battle in Space'', includes Deluxe Cybertron-mode [[Megatron (Animated)| Megatron]] (from the Battle Begins pack) and Deluxe [[Prowl (Animated)| Prowl]]. | |||
[[Category: Earth culture]] | [[Category:Earth culture]] | ||
[[Category: Exclusives]] | [[Category:Exclusives]] | ||
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| This article is about the day after Thanksgiving. For the episode of Transformers Animated, see Black Friday (episode). |
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Black Friday is a colloquial term for the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, which is one of the largest sales days of the year. Often, stores open very early (6am is common), slash prices and offer special time-sensitive sales (such as ending pricing at noon).
In the case of toys, they may also offer special multi-pack deals or release exclusives on that day as an incentive. Hasbro is particularly mercenary in this regard, as they sometimes offer same-line exclusives to different stores. Sometimes these are merely bonus packs, while occasionally, a toy may be specially redecoed.
Shopping on Black Friday is a contact sport; bruises and contusions are commonplace. A helmet and pads are highly recommended, although using tasers or mace is considered unsporting.
Black Friday exclusives
2003
- Robots in Disguise Landfill (Wal-Mart)
- Armada "Battle for the Matrix" set (Kmart)
- Optimus Prime with Sparkplug, Jetfire with Comettor, Adventure Mini-Con Team, and Longarm
- Armada Super-Con with Bonus Mini-Con (Toys "R" Us)
- Blurr with Incinerator and one Adventure Team Mini-Con
- Powerlinx Cyclonus with Crumplezone and one Destruction Team Mini-Con
- Powerlinx Hot Shot with Jolt and one Destruction Team Mini-Con
- Sideways with Rook & Crosswise and one Adventure Team Mini-Con
2006
- Cybertron Deluxe 3-packs (Toys "R" Us)
- Three deluxe figures on a single wide card. Were either sets of Landmine, Snarl, and Dirt Boss; or Brimstone, Sideways, and Thunderblast.
- Cybertron Cybertron Primus with Bonus Mini-Cons (Wal-Mart)
- Primus with Knockdown, Nightscream, Offshoot and Strongarm
2007
- Universe Deluxe 2-Packs (Wal-Mart)
- Two deluxe figures on a single wide card. Came in two sets, either Excellion with Thundercracker, or Downshift with Cannonball.
2008
- Animated Deluxe 2-packs (Wal-Mart)
- Two different packs; The Revenge of Blackarachnia, which features Deluxe Optimus Prime (from the Battle Begins pack) and Deluxe Blackarachnia. The other, called Battle in Space, includes Deluxe Cybertron-mode Megatron (from the Battle Begins pack) and Deluxe Prowl.
