From Facebook:
(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/71179677_2446290582250039_5713849208688082944_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_oc=AQnKsvS7NBWONvRBEBEcFLhR5vYFQmpBk0HdBMrXf9I4tPvuWRwhtmNHkshr6snv1Kb6MRfB1a0B04E5jHmNip8w&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.xx&oh=ccda41997ce0d886244e5d813df4d686&oe=5E04D10D)
Reportedly spotted at Walgreen's. Somehow, they looked better in 1990, but I'll have to see them for myself.
Looks like Creech has been taking steroids.
I have yet to find any UNI-monsters at Walgreen's
Me want!
Quote from: aura of foreboding on September 21, 2019, 01:08:59 PM
From Facebook:
Is that the only pic on FB?
They don't even have them on the Sunny Days Entertainment website.
First ones just now showing up on eBay! I wonder how much they are at Walgreens?
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=UNIVERSAL+STUDIOS+MONSTERS+BEND-EMS&_sacat=0 (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=UNIVERSAL+STUDIOS+MONSTERS+BEND-EMS&_sacat=0)
Damn it! I was just gonna buy that Creature and somebody snatched it up! >:(
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 21, 2019, 05:14:29 PM
Damn it! I was just gonna buy that Creature and somebody snatched it up! >:(
Hey, you got the towel. Don't be greedy.
Quote from: Mord on September 21, 2019, 05:45:14 PM
Hey, you got the towel. Don't be greedy.
I can wait. :) I just thought, with free shipping, that would be a good price.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 21, 2019, 05:51:29 PM
I can wait. :) I just thought, with free shipping, that would be a good price.
Out of curiosity, what Creature item would you be happiest to find? A holy grail, of sorts.
Quote from: Mord on September 21, 2019, 06:06:14 PM
Out of curiosity, what Creature item would you be happiest to find? A holy grail, of sorts.
Ebay (top dollar collectible) price, or garage sale (can't get my money out of my pocket fast enough) price?
If it's the latter, any '60s Hasbro, or SPP items will do nicely. :)
Went to a few of the Walgreens to see if they had those Monsters Bend-Ems, but I didn't see any. They did have some different Bend-Ems from the same company in their regular toy section, and I had never seen those before, so perhaps they'll get the Monsters eventually. I got an 89 Michael Keaton Batman, which was about $5. I'd like to get the Monsters Bend-Ems, but not at the prices I'm seeing on eBay.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 21, 2019, 11:34:49 PM
I got an 89 Michael Keaton Batman, which was about $5.
Is that a Bend-Em? Made by Sunny Days Entertainment?
They should be $5.97 at Walgreen's. I visited two today. One with some Halloween. One with none. No monsters at either location. Will try the other two Sunday.
The one where I got my Dracula and Mystery Minis is sold out of all Funko Universal items.
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 22, 2019, 12:27:59 AM
Is that a Bend-Em? Made by Sunny Days Entertainment?
Yes it was a Bend-Em, and I'd never seen them there before, so perhaps it's a sign that they'll be getting more. I threw out the packaging the figure came in, but I'm almost positive it was made by the same company
Only found one Batman Bend-Em, no Monsters.
Wow, these look awesome. I loved Bend-Ems in the pre-POTF2 Star Wars days. I'm looking for the Walgreen's exclusive TRON figures as well so tomorrow morning I'm going hunting!
None at my Walgreens, and they had a pretty large Halloween display.
Quote from: AndyFish on September 23, 2019, 11:06:09 AM
None at my Walgreens, and they had a pretty large Halloween display.
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I went to 3 Walgreens today. The first two I didn't check the actual toy aisle. The third I did. They were in the toy aisle with Batman Bendems. They originally had 8 (2 of each). There was one set of each left. They had just gotten them in. Make sure to check the toy aisle not just the Halloween aisle
Quote from: fearliath on September 23, 2019, 07:35:17 PM
I went to 3 Walgreens today.
My closest WG is over 30 miles. Can't really drive that for on a slim chance of finding a Creature.
Called a few Walgreens around me to see if anyone has them. One did, but the lady there said someone bought them within an hour of them being set out, which is disappointing. This Walgreens was one that is open 24 hours, and the others that didn't have them weren't...not sure if 24 hour Walgreens could be getting them first. I dunno, could just be a coincidence.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 23, 2019, 09:52:35 PM
One did, but the lady there said someone bought them within an hour of them being set out.
Gee, I wonder where those are gonna end up? ::)
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 23, 2019, 10:22:38 PM
Gee, I wonder where those are gonna end up? ::)
Mike, I know that was rhetorical. Lol! Let's just say: Sh**bay.
Update. Typed in - Walgreen's Universal Monsters Bend ems. Selling for 60.00.
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 23, 2019, 10:24:40 PM
Typed in - Walgreen's Universal Monsters Bend ems. Selling for 60.00.
That's for all four. Only a 300% markup. Not that unusual for eBay.
None at the 3 stores I checked today... >:(
Quote from: MadCow on September 24, 2019, 12:14:06 AM
None at the 3 stores I checked today... >:(
Those eBay resellers won't let anybody have anything, anymore! They swoop in the 1st day and buy everything! Then if you want one, you have to buy it from them!
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 24, 2019, 12:35:57 AM
Those eBay resellers won't let anybody have anything, anymore! They swoop in the 1st day and buy everything! Then if you want one, you have to buy it from them!
Ugh!!!
I usually hate scalpers prices. However, with gas on the rise, frustration being a factor, and fearing what dregs I may run into in the wild....sometimes I just pay it and stay home.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on September 24, 2019, 09:59:05 AM
I usually hate scalpers prices. However, with gas on the rise, frustration being a factor, and fearing what dregs I may run into in the wild....sometimes I just pay it and stay home.
I am quilty of it, too.
I looked at my walgreens and only found the Batman bend-ems like others
On the bright side I found the new imported Shokugan Godzilla figures, so I did not leave empty handed
Went to 3 Walgreens today. No Universal in sight. I found the Batman at one and the other 2 only had the Herman Munster and Addams Family Pop figures. No Dracula POP figure. Tons of Nightmare Before Christmas Stuff. Not a fan of that movie. Never could get all the way through it. Tried 3 times.
I finally found a set at the third Walgreen's I visited. While the Creature is very cool looking, the remaining monsters are mediocre to poor representations. Also, I would have liked to have seen a Mummy figure.
The Creature looks like an amalgamation of itself and the Incredible HULK
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 25, 2019, 06:50:55 PM
The Creature looks like an amalgamation of itself and the Incredible HULK
So what's the downside? ;D
Quote from: BRICK on September 25, 2019, 07:20:43 PM
So what's the downside? ;D
I will pass on purchasing that figure.
Anybody who sees a Creature and doesn't want it, I'm looking! :)
I've been to 5 Walgreens and nothing here so far....
Quote from: MadCow on September 26, 2019, 12:43:32 AM
I've been to 5 Walgreens and nothing here so far....
They've probably been there and gone! :P
Hey guys I thought I might help some of you out.Maybe ? I mean if this is information is considered helpful to you? I called up my nearest walgreens and those scalpers actually helped for once, in terms of showing the backs of the carded figures which showed me the bar code . I asked the walgreens person on the phone and told them I had the bar code for them and they used that to look up if they had it in stock.They didn't but they were able to look up which ones did.
When I went out to the store the bend ems were not out yet but in the back in storage still for some reason . I showed them a picture of the bar code and they used the bar code number to get me two creature from the black lagoon bend ems .I was so happy .I have one for display and one for playing with!
Bar code number on back of items is
81000920038 for the creature
81000920036 for Dracula
81000920037 for wolfman
81000920039 for frankenstein
or look up a ebay listing and if it shows the back of the card of the item use that as a picture reference if they need one
use that and they should easily be able to look up the item for you guys and if they say its at one location and its not out front tell them the barcode and show them a picture of the item and it's probably in the back in storage
Ps.I think why none of you are finding them yet is that they havent been released out on the trade floor in a lot of locations
PS.PS. Happy hunting you guys ! The scalpers can't always win.
Welcome to the UMA, boktai50! :)
Thanks for the useful info!
Thanks ,been reading these forums for a couple years on and off and been too shy to register or post . Also I have only been collecting for 10 years creature from black lagoon items . I just wanted to help out cause those ebay people were really irking me ! These forums helped me find out where they were selling the bend ems. So I thought I might at least try to help if I could. Even if it might be info people probably already know.
Quote from: boktai50 on September 26, 2019, 10:42:53 AM
Thanks ,been reading these forums for a couple years on and off and been too shy to register or post . Also I have only been collecting for 10 years creature from black lagoon items . I just wanted to help out cause those ebay people were really irking me ! These forums helped me find out where they were selling the bend ems. So I thought I might at least try to help if I could. Even if it might be info people probably already know.
Welcome! Don't be shy, most of us don't bite.
Quote from: boktai50 on September 26, 2019, 10:42:53 AM
Also I have only been collecting for 10 years creature from black lagoon items .
I knew there was something about you I liked! ;) Take some pics of you collection and post them in the "Show Us Your Monster Room" thread.
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.0)
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 26, 2019, 10:27:04 AM
Welcome to the UMA, boktai50! :)
Thanks for the useful info!
This.....
Been to 5 Walgreens and no luck. I caved and went the EBay route. $60.00 and free shipping is the best I could do. For once on EBay the term VHTF is true. Usually when I see that I already have it in my Universal Room. These will make a nice addddition to my collection.
Was able to track down a set of these with help from some family. CFTB looks pretty cool, and Frankenstein is fine. Dracula and Wolfman definitely leave a lot to be desired though.
Quote from: TheMadScientist on September 29, 2019, 04:18:08 PM
Was able to track down a set of these with help from some family.
What is the price of each? Just trying to figure out how badly I'm getting scalped when I get one on eBay.
This person found all four.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3m9dM8OIEhM&t=433s
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 29, 2019, 05:12:48 PM
What is the price of each? Just trying to figure out how badly I'm getting scalped when I get one on eBay.
They're $4.99. I would suggest you wait a bit before you get ripped on eBay. I don't think a lot of Walgreens have pulled them out of the boxes yet. Not sure if I mentioned it but I was at one of the Walgreens last week and they suddenly had 6-7 Dracula Pops and 2 brand new cases of Mystery Minis so they do sometimes take their time in getting stuff on shelves.
Actually, they were $5.99 apiece at the Walgreen's near me.
So, 5, or 6 bucks, depending. The eBay sellers want a minimum of $15 + $10 shipping.
Took a detour on the way to work to hit up a Walgreens I've never been too and struck gold. Found all 4 Bend-Ems and the exclusive Blue Flynn figure from DST's Tron line. This made my month.
Found them for 5.99 at my Walgreen's. Looks like they get 2 of each character. At least at mine. I don't really like or want them....but I am laying up cheaper Universal Toys right now... because my son is getting married in a couple weeks. So there's hope I may get to be a grandfather one day. Gotta have the right toys for a potential grand child stored up. ;) ;)
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 25, 2019, 08:35:45 PM
Anybody who sees a Creature and doesn't want it, I looking! :)
I have one if you still want it
Found all 4 today! As well as 3 more boxes of the Walgreens mini b-n-w figures.
Thanks to the UMA, I no longer need the Creature Bend-Em. Thanks to everybody who offered! :)
Found a set- they were just lying on a shelf, I would have walked right past them if I wasn't looking. I got them for $4.39ea since I have a member ID of whatever their club is. They're neat. Be patient and you'll find them.
Quote from: AndyFish on October 05, 2019, 09:45:33 PM
Found a set- they were just lying on a shelf, I would have walked right past them if I wasn't looking. I got them for $4.39ea since I have a member ID of whatever their club is. They're neat. Be patient and you'll find them.
They're heavy, aren't they?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on October 05, 2019, 10:01:55 PM
They're heavy, aren't they?
A little. Denser rubber than the foam figures.
These Bendems are pretty good for what they are and the cost. What I really like about them though is that they weren't announced 6-9 months ago and then when they were released it was limited or simply not released at all. With these, they were just there in the store without fanfare or buildup and let down just like it used to be. I wish more things were released like this.
Got a set -- out of town AGAIN! GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! But they're fun for the price.
Yesterday and only by default( was not looking) I stumbled on to these familiar Monsters. Prior to yesterday, I had not seen any the entire month of October.
This was the only Walgreen's in my area that sold these Uni-Monsters.
Also. The cashier told me that these Monsters are not a Hallowe'en item and will be sold on a regular basis, and they ( as she quoted) have a - crap ton- of them. So shove it up your a**, eBay scalpers🎃⚡
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmPMT_3fnuc&app=desktop# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmPMT_3fnuc&app=desktop#)
If anyone is still looking for these, you might want to check your local Walgreens. I've noticed that two Walgreens by me now have these, and I'm pretty sure they didn't before. Seems like a lot of stores finally got them, though it would have been nice to have them in time for Halloween.
I found a set of these at Walgreens, just prior to Halloween. Nice addition to my collection.