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Old 12-30-2007, 07:22 AM
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we get stuff generally months/weeks/or even years after everyone else, remember flatout(pc game racing game) it came out a year after everyone else here in AR
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Originally Posted by glock32
I've seen the multi pack with the purple xB, I don't know why I didn't pick it up
Prolly because like me I didn't want the other 4 cars but the allure of the purple one was too great to pass up.
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Old 12-30-2007, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bB2NER
Prolly because like me I didn't want the other 4 cars but the allure of the purple one was too great to pass up.
Isn't this the only 1:64 purple xB? I was stoked to see these! Unlike all you lucky guys, I have never seen this one. Bought two that day.

Learned to buy it when you see it now. Went to Toys-R-Us and saw 3 X-Raycers 5 packs for $3.99 each. Passed on them, thought they would be there later. Went back and they were gone. Ended up paying $7.99 from a local drug store that had only one. Lucky for me, it was the last 5 pack on the peg!
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Old 12-30-2007, 06:43 PM
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Sometimes it's not worth the gamble. I always get them when they are there. Then later you can always return whatever you don't want but I've never done that yet. End up selling/trading them on here instead.
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Old 12-30-2007, 08:38 PM
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got two of the new gray xB. target also has an exclusive xb that is has police lights and paint. it is a maisto product. Got two of those over the weekend.
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Old 12-31-2007, 10:22 AM
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pics of the Police xB please!
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Originally Posted by hotweelz4me
pics of the Police xB please!
Here ya go.
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Just noticed that the new grey #31 xBs do not have any rear hatch or front end tampos. What a rip!

I thought I scored an error xB today. But when I got home, they all are like that.

Just wanted to share...

Have a Safe and Happy New Year!
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Originally Posted by tanakasan
Just noticed that the new grey #31 xBs do not have any rear hatch or front end tampos. What a rip!

I thought I scored an error xB today. But when I got home, they all are like that.

Just wanted to share...

Have a Safe and Happy New Year!
might change when the whole series is released. i thought it was wierd too.
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Originally Posted by RHDVIPbB
might change when the whole series is released. i thought it was wierd too.
I've since read on another forum that MB did this to save costs and that HW might follow. A sign of the times, I guess.
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picked up 3 grey MB xBs today.
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Originally Posted by hotweelz4me
picked up 3 grey MB xBs today.
Thats 5 over two days! Those grey suckers are everywhere! Just think, in about 2~3 years they will be worth $2! Or good for trade bait.
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Picked up exta for customs and wheel swaps
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Just got my Maisto Police xB at Target today.
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Old 01-02-2008, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by glock32
Just got my Maisto Police xB at Target today.
Congrats! Did you see the "chrome" subs in the back?!!
Originally Posted by hotweelz4me
Picked up exta for customs and wheel swaps
I have five myself...
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Originally Posted by glock32
Just got my Maisto Police xB at Target today.
Congrats!
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how much are the maistos?
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Old 01-02-2008, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jwaj2002
how much are the maistos?
$2.99 Target OR $15.74 eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ALLSTARS-RED-NEW...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 01-02-2008, 03:51 AM
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I wish Target had them for sale on their website tho. Can't find one anywhere. lol
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2ner I'm gonna look friday probably, theres one about 5 miles from the car show I'm gonna be at all weekend
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