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Re: Germany
« Reply #420 on: February 25, 2023, 09:59:00 AM »
Store report: SmythsToys

Krefeld, Germany

Sat, Feb 25, 2023






KAUFLAND












Today's finds:
LEGO TIE Bomber: 38€ instead of 59,99€
LEGO IDEAS: Friends: 50€ instead of 90€
LEGO Star Wars Magazine with Figure: 4,99€ each

TBS (Leia Yavin 4 Ceremony): 10€ each

Matchbox Porsche 550 Spyder: 5,49€
Matchbox Workshop: 9,99€ (56% off)
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Re: Germany
« Reply #421 on: February 27, 2023, 03:07:45 AM »
SmythsToys delivered well packed, better than Amazon.
All boxes arrived in perfect condition. They had a 10€ discount on purchases over 50€ in stores and online. I took advantage of it three times. There's no reason for me to buy from Amazon anymore.
I rather support SmythsToys. Neuss was the only city in Germany with two stores. On Saturday I learned that one of the two was closed back in January. Business is tough these days.



I paid
21€ for Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter
15€ for the Snowtrooper Battle Pack
8€ for Boba Fett's Mico Starfighter - the cheapest way to get a Boba Fett with arm prints.
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Re: Germany
« Reply #422 on: February 27, 2023, 04:06:03 AM »
LEGO has such cool sets. I so like them.

I am wondering if I will ever see vintage pegs like you have either.
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Re: Germany
« Reply #423 on: March 09, 2023, 05:12:27 PM »
Look what I found today in a comic shop:



It just sat there for 12 years, collected some dust while waiting for me to pick it up for 30€.

















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Re: Germany
« Reply #424 on: March 10, 2023, 04:49:45 AM »
Wow, been awhile since I have seen one of those.
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Re: Germany
« Reply #425 on: March 15, 2023, 02:38:33 AM »
Yes, it was hidden behind some other items, but I still cannot believe how I could miss it for 12 years. Part of the reason is that I wasn't into the TCW line 'til 2018. I added some more pictures of the comic shop above.
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Re: Germany
« Reply #426 on: March 15, 2023, 02:52:37 AM »
Store report: SmythsToys

Krefeld, Germany

Tue, Mar 14, 2023


STAR WARS







Back in 2010 I couldn't find any of those sets here in Germany.


Jurassic World






More of the Hmmond Collection!





MARVEL


Miscellaneous





HotWheels





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Re: Germany
« Reply #427 on: March 15, 2023, 02:59:26 AM »
Better vintage pegs than in any of the stores I have been in for a few years.

Man, wall to wall dinos. Jurassic World has the collecting market down pat. Lots of inventory to choose from.
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Re: Germany
« Reply #428 on: April 08, 2023, 02:29:44 AM »
Store report: GameStop

Altmarktgalerie
Dresden, Germany

Tue, Mar 28, 2023






Store report: ROSSMANN

Altmarktgalerie
Dresden, Germany

Tue, Mar 28, 2023


ROSSMANN is similar to Walgreens.
















Store report: Müller

Altmarktgalerie
Dresden, Germany

Tue, Mar 28, 2023























Store report: T.K. MAXX

Dresden, Germany

Tue, Mar 28, 2023














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Re: Germany
« Reply #429 on: April 08, 2023, 04:34:10 AM »
I keep telling myself I am only gonna get the micro galaxy at-ats when they come out, but it is so hard to resist. Nice report.
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Re: Germany
« Reply #430 on: April 08, 2023, 05:23:14 AM »
Well, I could get 10% discount at my local drug store ROSSMANN. Their stores here in Dresden still have 5 AT-STs on pegs. Very tempting. Have you seen yesterday’s reveal of the AT-AT and the Imperial Shuttle from Jazwares? Good times!
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Re: Germany
« Reply #431 on: April 08, 2023, 12:59:59 PM »
Store report: SmythsToys

Dresden, Germany

Sat, Apr 8, 2023


I rode my bike 8 miles to my grandfather's house today and stopped at SmythsToys on my way home. After all regular stores were closed yesterday, it was nice they had open a day before Easter. I got there just in time 30 minutes before they closed and this is what I found:





































Reva was 9.90€ so I picked one up for customizing purposes.
I feel very good after the bike tour. It was quite fresh, but I also got some groceries on my way home to recover with a nice beer in the evening.

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Re: Germany
« Reply #432 on: April 09, 2023, 06:44:04 AM »
Nice!
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Re: Germany
« Reply #433 on: April 10, 2023, 05:15:09 AM »
Thanks, here's an interesting documentary answering the question of why we've seen declining aisles for toys at retail - especially big box stores. I watched the 43 minutes in 2x speed and it was well worth it!




The decline of supermarkets - A sector in crisis | DW Documentary
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Re: Germany
« Reply #434 on: May 10, 2023, 12:49:07 PM »
Store report: SmythsToys

Dresden, Germany

Wed, May 10, 2023 (late May 4th report)


Just a very quick stop at the store today to take pictures of the most relevant stuff.

LEGO






They added a locked glass cabinet to the LEGO section for their high-end sets!



Hasbro




The official MRSP for TVC figures is now at 20,99€! That's where they all start.



Those starships by MATTEL's most popular HotWheels were a nice surprise. They're die-cast in different scales and cost about as much as an action figure these days.

Plus you currently get a poster for May 4th with purchases of 20€ or more.


The Corps!

This multipack for 25€ is a nice contrast right next to TVC figures.

AVATAR


Jurassic World



Well, if you were in shock like me by how drastically the Star Wars section has shrunk, let's take a look back in front of the store where their clearance takes place.




Plenty of stock right at the entrance/exit area - hopefully this will push sales of our beloved action figures..
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