Cheap Dept 56 Monsters at TJ Maxx/HomeGoods

[NekroDave]

First, let me also say thanks for the heads up! I remember having a chance at some of these for $45 a couple years back, but passed at that price. (In fact, I want to say it was a Wolf Man one, unless it was a just a similar style product. But I do remember it being the Wolf Man.)  I'll bite for $13 though. Anyway, in the last two days I've been to three TJ Maxx's and a Home Goods and I've seen 7 Draculas and 1 Creature. The Creature was at the Home Goods.

[monsterphile]

By the way, Thanks Aura of Foreboding for finding these deals for us.  Say, do you have a name other than Aura?

Rob

[aura of foreboding]

You're very welcome, guys.  I am glad that some of you have had luck with finding these.

I believe that these were the only three Dept 56 made in this particular series.  They made a village collection with Dracula, the Monster and the Wolf Man a few years before these, and now they have released some Dept 56 Monsters for their Snow Village.  I have only seen Dracula, the Monster and his mate thus far from this most recent release. 

[Gareee]

I've got none of those stores around me.. any chance someone could pick me up a creature for cost + shipping?

Pretty please?

[NekroDave]

Since yesterday, I've managed to snag the Frankenstein and Bride, and actually got around to opening the Dracula and Creature ones. The Creature is far and away the best one, but something is driving me nuts about it. I really, REALLY wish that they had hidden the lights behind some rocks or something. The light looks beautiful on the "water", but it looks like the Creature has had some wiring done in his cave. At least the Dracula one you can sort of pretend the lights are torches or something but I can't think of a way to justify the light bulbs in the Creature's cave.. lol

[Universalrocks]

I hated  where they put the lights also. I had some small plastic aquarium plants and put them in front of the lights and that helps a lot. They fit in very well.

[aura of foreboding]

Awesome idea, Universalrocks!

[Gareee]

still hoping someone can find an extra creature...

[Crazy1van]

Same here, only I'm hoping someone can snag any or all of them for me.   

[fmofmpls]

Closed circuit to Packy Paul. Got your message last night. Thanks for the offer. And yes, a Creature would definitely be in order. Any luck reeling one in here at the Mpls locations? Did they have any of the monsters at all?

[tnbruins]

Just picked up a Dracula Diorama and Dracula Globe. Thanks for the heads up on these!!!  I wanted them but not at $60.  Now if I can just find that Creature squirtgun. LOL.

[packy120353]

Back at Terry - no luck yet except one Dracula's Lair  at a TJ Maxx - but have been assured they will be putting out more Halloween stuff every week so I'll be checking again. Homegoods is right by my work so I plan to zip over at lunchtime. They do have a nice Paint-By-Numbers kit though.

[Gareee]

Still no luck on anyone finding a extra creature for me? 

[michblk]

I'll be stopping by one on Monday.  I can look for those who still need them.

BK

[Neoplastic]

Hi everyone, my first post over here so I thought I would report from central Illinois.  I checked the TJ Maxx here in Peoria but no luck.  May continue to check as they get new stuff in all of the time. 

Just wanted to say that I love this board.  I am a regular over on the Classic Horror Film Board but I have to admit I love the monster toys and merchandise almost more than the movies themselves.  I look forward to many "wasted" hours perusing and commenting with all of you!