Skylanders Giants: Unboxing Granite Crusher (Target Exclusive)
What Is It? Granite Crusher (Target Exclusive)
Where Did You Get It? Target-Exclusive to Target in the US
How Did You Get It? In store. Currently no online ordering options outside of ebay sellers.
What Did It Cost? $14.99 plus tax
Does It Cost Extra? No, despite being an exclusive and more rare, this costs the same as a regular Crusher from any other retailer.
What Is Included? Granite Crusher, Stat Card, Sticker, and Web Code.
What Was the Stock Like? I got the last one. It looked like there were several pegs for Granite Crusher though. That said, it seemed to be the hot seller on Day 1. My reports across the net either indicate that stores didn't have him, had a ton of them (ie I would have walked in and seen 20 still out), or had a small number, but not a lot of buyers.
For what it is worth, I had an appointment and ran by Target on Day 2 and there were no Granite Crushers and everything was very picked over.
Will This Be Rare? I wouldn't put this on line with a Gold or Silver from last time around, or even the new variants. That said, the Target exclusive Whirlwind ran out around Christmas and then she was everywhere. I don't really see Granite Crusher going to all retailers just as I don't see the Golden Dragonfire Cannon or GITD Starer Pack migrating. That said, will this stay in production, be cut of after a set date, or simply produced to a certain quantity is beyond me.
Out of all the Giants, I liked Crusher the most aesthetically (Eye Brawl is right up there). The Granite Crusher look is very cool and it was on my short list of things to try and pick-up.
Conclusion
Right now, I don't think you'll have too much trouble trying to get a Granite Crusher. If your store didn't have them, they likely will be getting them in soon. If not, try another Target. If you want it, I would advise picking him up BEFORE Black Friday just to be safe. For those not wanting everything, adding Granite Crusher over Crusher is a nice fit, gives you something a little extra, and is all done for the same price.
I picked up a Crusher from Gamestop in Howell NJ on laucnh day for $14.99, got swarm and bouncer at the same price. Also picked up chill, fright rider, pop fizz, lightcore chill and s2 Terrafin, this location had massive amounts of skylanders on the walls and in several large boxes on the floor. They had single packs for sprocket and shroom boom as well, hoping to go back and pick those up asap.
Reply DeleteNice haul. If you've got pics of LC Chill and Shrooboom you need to post them up online...those are not to be out yet. I've yet to find Sprocket, Flaswhing, or Hot Head in person, but hope to land their respective Triple Packs soon.
DeleteCan you get granite crusher in Aus at target!!!
Reply DeleteI posted a link to Target in the 10/26 udpate. If they ship to AUS you should be able to get it!
DeleteYou got ripped of with granite crusher, they sell it online for $15 HA HA REPLY
Reply DeleteActually I didn't get ripped off...I just accidentally typed $24.99 instead of $14.99, haha. My bad...I'll get it corrected. Stuff like that happens when you post at 4 AM etc.
DeleteERHH>>> YOU SAID ILLED BE ABLE TO PURCHASE IT BUT YOU CAN'T SEND IT TO AUS, KEEPS ON SAYING...SIGN IN
Reply DeleteSTATE IN US!!!
FREAKEN ANNOYING...
PLSS HELP
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So they won't ship internationally? Idk what to tell you, I guess it is like GITD Fright Rider not being available over here.
DeleteYou could try and strike a deal with someone to trade figures, or if you have any relatives they could get it and send it.
Good luck!