Snake45 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Stand-alone cardboard "island" at the front of the toy section. Obviously from Round 2 as it's all AMT/MPC/Lindberg and Polar Lights kits. Mostly cars, a couple airplanes and some Star Wars/Star Trek stuff. Didn't seen anything I couldn't get at Hobby Lobby. Kit prices aren't marked on the boxes, they're on various priced shelves. Highest price shelf is $24.97, which is $5 cheaper than Hobby Lobby (and WAY cheaper than AC Moore), but who pays full metal retail for kits at HL? The reissued Prowler was on the "$14.97" shelf but I'm not sure it was in the right place. This might be of interest to those who have access to a Walmart but not a Hobby Lobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Hopefully they are not stocking spray paint again. Every Wal-Mart I've seen with paint, it didn't take long for all cans to be opened and all kit boxes to be covered in paint. Not counting the open kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose1957 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I saw this at the Walmart in Lancaster PA. Two end shelves with models on. Like Snake said, prices a little high, but not the highest either. Hopefully this exposure will attract new modelers. Jeff Edit, Can't seem to get photos to upload, will try later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 38 minutes ago, Snake45 said: The reissued Prowler was on the "$14.97" shelf but I'm not sure it was in the right place. Just take the kit to a scanner (located throughout the store) and get a price check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I saw a model display in Walmart (Northern WA) before Christmas, and as mentioned, the kits were priced in the same range. After Christmas there were only a couple on the shelf marked "Clearance" and slightly discounted. My last trip? All gone. At least at this store they were only carried seasonally, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 49 minutes ago, Snake45 said: WAY cheaper than AC Moore Cheaper than AC Moore with a 50%, 55%, or 60% off coupon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 i wished my walmart would stock them again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, Casey said: Cheaper than AC Moore with a 50%, 55%, or 60% off coupon? Those are rare, and I'm not sure I've ever seen a 60% off at all. Most ACM coupons I see are 40%. AC Moore is now at $37.99. 40% off of that is $22.79, so, close. My AC Moore has only had Revell kits for the last year or two, so not really apples-to-apples comparo. I've never seen any of these kits at ACM, or at least not in YEARS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Those are rare, and I'm not sure I've ever seen a 60% off at all. Most ACM coupons I see are 40%. AC Moore is now at $37.99. 40% off of that is $22.79, so, close. My AC Moore has only had Revell kits for the last year or two, so not really apples-to-apples comparo. I've never seen any of these kits at ACM, or at least not in YEARS. The 50% seems to be the norm, and since we have no AC Moore stores around here, I occasionally use them at Michaels, so I wasn't sure how AC Moore prices their kits. $39.99 is a bit steep for regular price, but with 50% off, $20 is more palatable: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Scott8950 said: i wished my walmart would stock them again.. Look next time you're there. These weren't there last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, Casey said: The 50% seems to be the norm, and since we have no AC Moore stores around here, I occasionally use them at Michaels, so I wasn't sure how AC Moore prices their kits. $39.99 is a bit steep for regular price, but with 50% off, $20 is more palatable: Yesterday at HL with a 40% off coupon (on one item), I bought a new green Revell Concept Camaro, and one 1/4 bottle and one 1/2 bottle of Testors and got change back from a twenty. That's not horrible these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Look next time you're there. These weren't there last week. will be checking a little later on today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Hope the store near me has them also.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) I heard about the Round2 display on a SciFi forum a few weeks ago. Hunted a number of WalMarts and found nothing. Then while traveling in Weston WV I found the merchandiser. Just OK prices....got a Space 1999 HAWK for $20...best deal.... Edited February 17, 2019 by Dave Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Well it was a prmoti8n for Christmas. I was in my Walmart today and the remaining kits were on the clearence shelf for $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Nothing at any around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 My local WalMart has a permeate spot for model kits for the time being , this was after Christmas, they were moved from the middle of the walkway display box to here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) Same selection as hobby lobby except for the B58. $25 is a lot for that B58. Edited February 17, 2019 by Classicgas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Classicgas said: Same selection as hobby lobby except for the B58. $25 is a lot for that B58. Especially since I just bought one literally twice as big at Ollie's for $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I will have to check them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Clearly, history is indeed doomed to repeat itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bainford said: Clearly, history is indeed doomed to repeat itself. Walmart has retailing down to a science. They have calculated the turnover of every linear foot of shelf space. And they put a lot of pressure on their suppliers. Goods must sell through in 30-45 days, or supplier must credit them for the units. And they pay their vendors net 90, which means that everything in the store hasn't been paid for yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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