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KB Toys started liquidating its remaining stores in late 2008, with the last stores closing [[February 9]], 2009. What was left of the company was bought by Toys "R" Us <ref name=wsj>[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125209531190087209.html Article detailing the final buyout of KB Toys by Toys "R" Us]</ref>. | KB Toys started liquidating its remaining stores in late 2008, with the last stores closing [[February 9]], 2009. What was left of the company was bought by Toys "R" Us <ref name=wsj>[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125209531190087209.html Article detailing the final buyout of KB Toys by Toys "R" Us]</ref>. | ||
As one of the major toy retailers in the U.S., KB Toys had its fair share of [[exclusive]]s, most notably the entire [[1997]] ''[[Machine Wars]]'' line. | As one of the major toy retailers in the U.S., KB Toys had its fair share of [[exclusive]]s, most notably the entire [[1997]] ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' line. | ||
{{see|Wikipedia:KB Toys}} | {{see|Wikipedia:KB Toys}} | ||
==List of KB Toys exclusive toys== | ==List of KB Toys exclusive toys== | ||
===''[[Machine Wars]]''=== | ===''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]''=== | ||
====Basic==== | ====Basic==== | ||
*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] | *[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] | ||
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*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] | *[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] | ||
===''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]''=== | ===''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]''=== | ||
====[[Spy Changer|Spychangers]]==== | ====[[Spy Changer|Spychangers]]==== | ||
*[[Crosswise (RID)|Crosswise]] (clear) | *[[Crosswise (RID)|Crosswise]] (clear) | ||
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*[[Megabolt]] | *[[Megabolt]] | ||
===''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]''=== | ===''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]''=== | ||
====Armada redecos==== | ====Armada redecos==== | ||
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (with [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]]) | *[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (with [[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]]) | ||
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (with [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]]) | *[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (with [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]]) | ||
===''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' (2003)=== | ===''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' (2003)=== | ||
====Energon redecos==== | ====Energon redecos==== | ||
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] | *[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] | ||
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*[[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]] | *[[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]] | ||
*[[Streetwise (Universe)|Streetwise]] | *[[Streetwise (Universe)|Streetwise]] | ||
{{Note|The Protectobots were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' instead of ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging.}} | {{Note|The Protectobots were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' instead of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging.}} | ||
'''[[Constructicon (Universe)|Constructicons]]''' | '''[[Constructicon (Universe)|Constructicons]]''' | ||
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*[[Quickmix (Universe)|Quickmix]] | *[[Quickmix (Universe)|Quickmix]] | ||
*[[Scavenger (Universe Micromaster)|Scavenger]] | *[[Scavenger (Universe Micromaster)|Scavenger]] | ||
{{Note|The Constructicons were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' instead of ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging. In the USA, they were later also available at Sears stores and from Kmart's website.}} | {{Note|The Constructicons were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' instead of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging. In the USA, they were later also available at Sears stores and from Kmart's website.}} | ||
'''[[Railbot]]s''' | '''[[Railbot]]s''' | ||
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* [[Swindle (Universe)|Swindle]] | * [[Swindle (Universe)|Swindle]] | ||
* [[Tankor (Universe)|Tankor]] | * [[Tankor (Universe)|Tankor]] | ||
{{Note|The Railbots were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' instead of ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging. In the USA, they were later also available at CVS Pharmacy stores.}} | {{Note|The Railbots were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' instead of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging. In the USA, they were later also available at CVS Pharmacy stores.}} | ||
'''[[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbots]]''' | '''[[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbots]]''' | ||
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* [[Skydive (Universe)|Skydive]] | * [[Skydive (Universe)|Skydive]] | ||
* [[Storm Jet (Universe)|Storm Jet]] | * [[Storm Jet (Universe)|Storm Jet]] | ||
{{Note|The Aerialbots were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' instead of ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging. In the USA, they were later also available at CVS Pharmacy stores.}} | {{Note|The Aerialbots were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' instead of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging. In the USA, they were later also available at CVS Pharmacy stores.}} | ||
====Rebranded Cybertron Scouts==== | ====Rebranded Cybertron Scouts==== | ||
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*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] | *[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] | ||
*[[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] | *[[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] | ||
{{Note|These "Dollar Store" exclusive ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]] Scouts in ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging were originally available at Dollar General stores, but were later also found at KB Toys.}} | {{Note|These "Dollar Store" exclusive ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]] Scouts in ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging were originally available at Dollar General stores, but were later also found at KB Toys.}} | ||
====Rebranded Energon Deluxes==== | ====Rebranded Energon Deluxes==== | ||
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*[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]] | *[[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]] | ||
*[[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]] | *[[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]] | ||
{{Note|These "Dollar Store" exclusive ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]] Energon Class (Deluxe) toys in ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging were originally available at Big Lots and Tuesday Morning stores, but were later also found at KB Toys.}} | {{Note|These "Dollar Store" exclusive ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]] Energon Class (Deluxe) toys in ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging were originally available at Big Lots and Tuesday Morning stores, but were later also found at KB Toys.}} | ||
====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] - The Ultimate Battle | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] - The Ultimate Battle | ||
{{Note|This re-release of the ''[[Classics | {{Note|This re-release of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]] "Ultimate Battle" two-pack in ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging was originally available at Dollar General stores, but was later also found at KB Toys.}} | ||
===''Transformers'' (2004)=== | ===''Transformers'' (2004)=== | ||
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*[[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] | *[[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] | ||
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] | *[[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] | ||
{{Note|These "[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]"-themed redecos of ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Spychangers came in packaging that simply sported the title "Transformers" (using the same general title font as ''Robots in Disguise'', ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'', ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'', ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' and ''[[Alternators]]''), without any additional sub-line name. They were later re-released in ''Universe'' packaging, this time available at Dollar General and Family Dollar stores.}} | {{Note|These "[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]"-themed redecos of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Spychangers came in packaging that simply sported the title "Transformers" (using the same general title font as ''Robots in Disguise'', ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'', ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'', ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Alternators| Alternators]]''), without any additional sub-line name. They were later re-released in ''Universe'' packaging, this time available at Dollar General and Family Dollar stores.}} | ||
==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
Revision as of 10:38, 15 May 2012
KB Toys (Kay Bee Toys prior to 1981) was a toy store chain operating in the United States of America and its attached territories. For a time, it was the second largest toy retailer in the United States, behind Toys"R"Us. Unlike its primary competitor, KB Toys locations were primarily found in shopping malls, with its "KB Toys Outlet" and "Toy Liquidators" subsidiaries located in outlet centers.
In 1999 and again in 2000, KB Toys ran a promotion where customers would receive a free videotape with any Beast Wars or Beast Machines toy purchase. Tapes of "Bad Spark" and "Code of Hero" in a plain white sleeve or "The Reformatting" and "Master of the House" in a full color sleeve were available for the 1999 promotion while the 2000 promotion featured a tape of "Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike" along with leftovers of the previous two tapes. In some locations, leftover tapes were sold by themselves.
KB Toys started liquidating its remaining stores in late 2008, with the last stores closing February 9, 2009. What was left of the company was bought by Toys "R" Us [1].
As one of the major toy retailers in the U.S., KB Toys had its fair share of exclusives, most notably the entire 1997 Machine Wars line.
- For further information, see: Wikipedia:KB Toys
List of KB Toys exclusive toys
Basic
Mega
Ultra
There were two clear versions of each Spychanger. The first wave was initially exclusive to KB Toys, but was later also available at Target stores. The second wave of redecos was exclusive to KB Toys.
Destructicons
Other
Armada redecos
- Demolishor (with Blackout)
- Cyclonus (with Crumplezone)
Universe (2003)
Energon redecos
Micromasters
The Protectobots were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in Energon instead of Universe packaging.
The Constructicons were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in Energon instead of Universe packaging. In the USA, they were later also available at Sears stores and from Kmart's website.
The Railbots were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in Cybertron instead of Universe packaging. In the USA, they were later also available at CVS Pharmacy stores.
The Aerialbots were also available as mass retail releases in some European countries, albeit in Cybertron instead of Universe packaging. In the USA, they were later also available at CVS Pharmacy stores.
Rebranded Cybertron Scouts
These "Dollar Store" exclusive Cybertron Scouts in Universe packaging were originally available at Dollar General stores, but were later also found at KB Toys.
Rebranded Energon Deluxes
These "Dollar Store" exclusive Energon Energon Class (Deluxe) toys in Universe packaging were originally available at Big Lots and Tuesday Morning stores, but were later also found at KB Toys.
Other
- Optimus Prime vs. Megatron - The Ultimate Battle
This re-release of the Classics "Ultimate Battle" two-pack in Universe packaging was originally available at Dollar General stores, but was later also found at KB Toys.
Transformers (2004)
Spy Changers
These "Generation 1"-themed redecos of Robots in Disguise Spychangers came in packaging that simply sported the title "Transformers" (using the same general title font as Robots in Disguise, Armada, Energon, Cybertron, Universe and Alternators), without any additional sub-line name. They were later re-released in Universe packaging, this time available at Dollar General and Family Dollar stores.
Footnotes
External links
- KB Toys Company History FundingUniverse.com
