$3.99 Anime DVDs @ Big Lots

[stinkycat]

I visited my local Big Lots today, and there were lots of anime titles for $3.99. These were mainly Pioneer/Geneon titles.

I remember seeing:

Ai Yori Aoshi
A Little Snow Fairy Sugar
Sherlock Hound
Soul Taker
Lupin
Zoids
Mao-Chan
Hamtaro
Sol Bianca
Captain Herlock
Magical Project S
El Hazzard, the Wanderers
Heat Guy J

Unfortunately, I already had quite a few of these titles. But for anyone that doesn't own these titles and has these stocked at Big Lots near them, this is a really good deal!

[suko_32]

Hamtaro....is cute.

[menchirox]

Ai Yori Aoshi...what a good series....hey OP, did they have the entire series there?

[_heretic]

Were the Lupin DVDs the movies, or the TV sets?

[Fire]

Was it the entire series or most of the DVDs of the series or just one or two? Also, Ai Yori Aoshi wasn't bad and Zoids I really like. Which zoids series was it though, Zoids: Chaotic Century or the other Zoids series that its name alludes me now?


Heat Guy J is also a great series.

[stinkycat]

I think Mao chan and Soultaker were complete. The others were not.
They also had Gad Guard 1-2
Other Big Lots stores may have had other parts of the series, I only visited one store.

The Lupin DVD were The "Mystery of Mamo" movie and 1 of the series.

[Sailorneorune]

Really... man, I haven't been there in a while.
Must check local Big Lots for anime! ^_^

[GuilewasNK]

Interesting. I have a Big Lots locally so I'll give it a try.

[hiccupleftovers]

Gonna check Big Lots tomorrow since I haven't been there in a while along with a couple more K-Marts.

Wouldn't mind some Zoids, Ai Yori, and some Heat Guy J.

[Grico]

dude your big lots selection was SO mcuh better than mine. Corrector Yui volume 4, hamtaro and beyblade vol. 1 ain't exactly something worth talking about and certaintly not buying...

[Liontamer]

One of the Big Lots near me has had a few scattered anime titles for $3.99. I remember getting a Ranma 1/2 DVD there for that price several months ago.

[Saucy Jack]

Which volumes of Hamtaro did they have?

[RAMSTORIA]

this might be worth a trip, thanks op

[moiety]

You're kidding, Big Lots? I didn't even know they carried anime. Nice find OP!

[Drahken]

Well checked one BL before it closed. Only anime I saw was some DBZ Video Tapes and CCG cards packaged together for about about 7 bucks. All the BL's shut down around 6 PM here I'll try hitting some more tommarow. Did get Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven Special Edition and Heroes Chronicles: Masters of the Elements for 3.99 each.

[Sailorneorune]

Nothing in my area but those stupid DBZ packs too. Damnit.

[Nirvanaguy777]

Once again Ill say it, what the fucks a big lot?

[doraemonkerpal]

Once again Ill say it, what the fucks a big lot?

http://www.biglots.com/

i dunno if have one nearby, but it's kind of like a pic n' save. :lol:

[BigSpoonyBard]

Once again Ill say it, what the fucks a big lot?

Trust me, you're better off now knowing. I feel filthy just driving past their parking lot.

[Soujiro_Seta]

Im gonna stop by one tommorow hopefully i dont waste a trip lol

[CoffeeEdge]

I'll have to make a trip to mine. Need Hamtaro! And Sherlock Hound, Lupin, Mao-Chan, Captain Herlock, Magical Project S, and El Hazard.

[Sailorneorune]

There should be a MAJOR YMMV warning for this thread... would love Magical Project S and El-Hazard if anyone would like to share. Stupid Henderson... grumble grumble...

[hiccupleftovers]

There should be a MAJOR YMMV warning for this thread... would love Magical Project S and El-Hazard if anyone would like to share. Stupid Henderson... grumble grumble...

What do you mean "stupid Henderson"?

[Sailorneorune]

I live in Henderson, KY. Anime is a treasured commodity here, as what anime is here is edited kids' stuff and the stuff in Evansville is overpriced.

[Soujiro_Seta]

There should be a MAJOR YMMV warning for this thread... would love Magical Project S and El-Hazard if anyone would like to share. Stupid Henderson... grumble grumble...

This is a little of topic but i went to kb toys today and they had vol. 2 of magical project s for $6. So i guess if you want you can check if you have any near you. Good luck

[Sailorneorune]

Our KB Toys vanished about a year ago... it had some good deals there (Sailor Moon stuff! :D). Oh well...

[hiccupleftovers]

I live in Henderson, KY. Anime is a treasured commodity here, as what anime is here is edited kids' stuff and the stuff in Evansville is overpriced.


Oh I thought you were talking about here.

[Sailorneorune]

Forgot there's more than one Henderson in this country... heh heh heh... ^^;

[Kulock]

Bah, I visited the Big Lots in the Great Western Shopping Center, Columbus, OH... No luck. Not even a very good DVD display to begin with, and I didn't see anything that looked like a bin or a display with anime DVDs.

[red flare graf]

Mine had all the volumes of Zoids. Big Lots sucks ass though, and I don't like Zoids. Half of the shit in there, they couldn't pay me to take home.

[Drahken]

Mine had all the volumes of Zoids. Big Lots sucks ass though, and I don't like Zoids. Half of the shit in there, they couldn't pay me to take home.

I rather liked Zoids(Chaotic Century was a lot better though) I don't like the fact they realesed it as Dub only I mean what a freakin waste of raw materials. But there where none with Anime DVD's in my area so it doesn't matter.

[Kirin Lemon]

If somebody out there could possibly snag me a copy of El Hazard: The Wanderers volume 1, I would be eternally grateful. I found the other three at my local Big Lots, and would love to complete the set. Same goes for Captain Herlock volume 4 or Magical Project S volume 1, but mostly I'm dying for the El Hazard. Thanks much!

[moiety]

Dared to enter my local Big Lots. Poorest dvd selection ever. Regarding this sale, literally 1 copy of Zoids (didn't see what volume). Worth a shot, though.

[stevelee2k]

Thanks OP i was able to find some anime i like.. there

[jboy]

I also saw Project Arms there. If anybody was looking for that, let me know. I was looking for Heat Guy J among others.

[Blade]

Hey, there's one a full three hours away. ;)

Boy, it sure would be something to pay more for gas than for the movies.

[magius360]

I just bought a lot of anime, and two non-anime movies:
Magical Project S - Volume 1 (Episodes 1-13)
Magical Project S - Volume 2 (Episodes 14-26
Hamtaro - Hamtaro and the Ham Hams
Hamtaro - A Surprise Party!
Lupin the Movie
Lain - Deus
Lain - Navi
Haibane Renmei - New Feathers
Haibane Renmei - Day of Flight
Soul taker - blood betrayal
Soul taker - Flickering Faith
Soul taker - The Truth
Gad Guard - Volume 1
Gad Guard - Volume 2
Zoids - Volume 1
Zoids - Volume 2
Zoids - Volume 3
Heat Guy J - Super Android
Heat Guy J - Hidden Fangs
Mao Chan - Volume 1
Mao Chan - Volume 2
Ai Yori Aoshi - Volume 4
Ai Yori Aoshi - Volume 5


Non-Anime
Air America
Gumby's Greatest Adventures (my mom told me to get it, it was a dollar, so I didn't care)

Magical Project S is a complete series, but it is only in japanese w/ english subtitles. Thats the way I like it, so it isn't bad. Haibane Renmei is a VERY good series, and Serial Experiments Lain (both are made by the same people) is also a VERY good series. Hamtaro is cute, so I just went ahead and got two of them.
They had Zoids Volume 6, but I didn't get it because the first three were good enough for now. I bought Air America b/c I remember seeing it as a kid and I loved the plane crashes. BTW, most are fullscreen, but I really don't care. Haibane Renmei is Widescreen 16:9 ratio.
The only dvd cheaper than $3.99 is gumby, which was like $1.50 or something.
I just about cleared out the store on South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, Georgia. There are only like 3 or 4 anime dvds left there now.


**They will NOT LET YOU RETURN ANY OF THEM!!!! If there is something wrong with one (I will find out sooner or later), you can't go back to the store and complain.**

EDIT: Btw, how many volumes in Zoids are there? I wouldn't mind completing the set now that I already have Volumes 1-3.

[SadieDee]

I just went to the Akron, OH one (on Market...I might try to hit Tallmadge Ave. tomorrow).

But anyway, I didn't see any Anime DVDs :-( I was looking forward to getting a Soul Taker one.

[neudog]

I saw about twelve titles, do not know exact names, at the Hopkinsville, Ky biglots.

happy gaming

[neudog]

SadieDee, I am going to biglots tomorrow and I remember seeing a Soul Taker. Unsure of which one, but if you send me a .jpg of the cover I would gladly pick it up. I would need to be paid through Paypal if you're interested.

happy gaming

[ZR0 Limit]

This is a little of topic but i went to kb toys today and they had vol. 2 of magical project s for $6. So i guess if you want you can check if you have any near you. Good luck
apparently Magical Project S vol.2 is ALL they sell at KB. i've gone to several and that's all i've seen. =\ for $6 i definitely couldn't pass it up since this was also a series i tried to collect when it was released years and years ago.

i just gotta try to find the time to check out the one in Carl Place.

[MissDrummer28]

I went to my Big Lots here and got all the anime they had except Dbz. I got El Hazard, Magical Project S and Trouble Chocolate. I want to know f anybody else has bought Magical Project S and has had trouble with the second disk of volume 1? When I play it I get episodes 21-26 not 7-13 like I am suppsed to. The front of the dvd pretty sammy debut disk 2 like it should. My Big Lots didn't have any more and I wonder if I could contact Geneon for a replacement since its the dvd thats messed up.

[stoned99]

Were the Lupin DVDs the movies, or the TV sets?

They had both the series and a movie at mine, I scored 2 lupin and 2 Armitage.

[Kulock]

Struck out at a Big Lots, and gave up at first, but later hit another one, and was quite lucky. (Enough that I made a go along with my sis to a third one a few days ago, but it was just like the first.)

Between my sister and I, we picked up:

Gad Guard Vol 1, 2
Sol Bianca The Legacy "Going Home"
Captain Herlock Vol 1, 3
Haibane-Renmei Vol 1, 4
Lain Vol 1, 3
The Soultaker Vol 3, 4
Wanderers (El-Hazard) Vol 2, 4
Sherlock Hound Vol 1, 4
Lupin the 3rd The Movie: The Secret of Mamo
Lupin the 3rd, Love Heist
Magical Project S, both collections ($8 for a 26 ep series is pretty darned good!)
Heat Guy J Vol 1, 4 (I think)

There was also a Widescreen copy of Dog Soldiers, a good action/horror werewolf film we saw at a Sci-Fi Marathon. Wish there had been two, because she called dibs on it, but eh. Same price as the anime.

Pretty good finds, a lot of Volume 1s, so we can figure out if we like the series much easier, and if we do, we have a later disc to help fill out the collection. It's just a shame that one Big Lots had a ton of it, and the other two we tried had literally nothing. (Hardly even movie DVDs, which I figured a place like Big Lots would have a ton of.)


I went to my Big Lots here and got all the anime they had except Dbz. I got El Hazard, Magical Project S and Trouble Chocolate. I want to know f anybody else has bought Magical Project S and has had trouble with the second disk of volume 1? When I play it I get episodes 21-26 not 7-13 like I am suppsed to. The front of the dvd pretty sammy debut disk 2 like it should. My Big Lots didn't have any more and I wonder if I could contact Geneon for a replacement since its the dvd thats messed up.

I just cracked mine open to check, my second disc had episodes 8-13, so it sounds like a mislabeled disc got put into your case by mistake. Best to contact them. (And hooray for a Slayers avatar! ;D)

[guessed]

I checked one Big Lots last night, and had no luck, but I did get duct tape, so it wasn't a total loss.

[magius360]

I went to my Big Lots here and got all the anime they had except Dbz. I got El Hazard, Magical Project S and Trouble Chocolate. I want to know f anybody else has bought Magical Project S and has had trouble with the second disk of volume 1? When I play it I get episodes 21-26 not 7-13 like I am suppsed to. The front of the dvd pretty sammy debut disk 2 like it should. My Big Lots didn't have any more and I wonder if I could contact Geneon for a replacement since its the dvd thats messed up.

It wouldn't matter if they still had any, because they don't allow returns or anything of the such.

EDIT: I just checked mine, and all four dvds (got both volumes) have the episodes they are supposed to.

[guinaevere]

The Big Lots in Dallas, GA does fairly well on regular shipments of anime dvds. Last week in particular, there was a pretty decent selection.

After having to go to Rome later in the week, I stopped at the Big Lots there, to see what they had. Absolutely zilch. I was talking with one of the managers (was pleasantly surprized to find he's also an anime fan) who reported that his store usually gets VHS only, and he's never seen an anime come into the store. Apparantly the Big Lots distribution center is quirky in how they divide stock among stores.

[Blade]

Big Lots needs an online store.

[hiccupleftovers]

Busy weekend, but I did manage to make it to Big Lots somehow with all of my CC going, etc. My Big Lots still had plenty of titles, but they were all random. they had Chobits 2, 5, and 7 but I didn't buy them since I didn't want to start show with odd number volumes and wanted at least the first disc of the series. Saw some others like this like Sherlock Hound Volume 4 and 5.

The following list is the titles that I saw at my Big Lots:


Adventures of Mini Goddess: 3
Chobits: 2, 5, 7
Gad Guard: 2
Gungrave: 1
Hyper Dolls
L/R: 1, 4
Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden: 3
Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden, Something More Beautiful: 1, 3
Master Keaton: 1, 2, 4
Nazca: 2
Niea Under 7: 3
Patlabor WXIII: The Movie (Standard Edition) (really had to think about getting this one, but the disc was loose inside and it sounded like something was broken, so I passed.}
Sol Bianca: 3
Trigun
Vandread: 4

The only DVD I ended up getting was Gungrave Volume One since I wouldn't mind starting that series/watching some of it and then deciding on it. Besides, it was only $3.99.

Was hoping for some of the Lupin the 3rd that I've been hearing about, but I couldn't find any. Maybe I'll hit up another Big Lots.

[bokmeow]

Busy weekend, but I did manage to make it to Big Lots somehow with all of my CC going, etc. My Big Lots still had plenty of titles, but they were all random. they had Chobits 2, 5, and 7 but I didn't buy them since I didn't want to start show with odd number volumes and wanted at least the first disc of the series. Saw some others like this like Sherlock Hound Volume 4 and 5.

The following list is the titles that I saw at my Big Lots:


Adventures of Mini Goddess: 3
Chobits: 2, 5, 7
Gad Guard: 2
Gungrave: 1
Hyper Dolls
L/R: 1, 4
Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden: 3
Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden, Something More Beautiful: 1, 3
Master Keaton: 1, 2, 4
Nazca: 2
Niea Under 7: 3
Patlabor WXIII: The Movie (Standard Edition) (really had to think about getting this one, but the disc was loose inside and it sounded like something was broken, so I passed.}
Sol Bianca: 3
Trigun
Vandread: 4

The only DVD I ended up getting was Gungrave Volume One since I wouldn't mind starting that series/watching some of it and then deciding on it. Besides, it was only $3.99.

Was hoping for some of the Lupin the 3rd that I've been hearing about, but I couldn't find any. Maybe I'll hit up another Big Lots.

Your selection looks a lot like the one near me. I was surprised there was a Big Lots within a 10 mile radius.

Here's what I got:
Adventures of Mini Goddess: 3, 4
Chobits: 2, 6, 7
Master Keaton 1, 2, 4
Patlabor WXIII
Sakura Wars The Movie: LE w/ 10 pencil boards

Here's what I saw but didn't pick up:
Gungrave: 1
Hyper Dolls: Mew & Mica the easy fighters
Magical Project S: Pixy Misa finale (I think that's what it was called)
Nazca (forgot what vol.)
Niea Under 7 (forgot what vol.)
Project Arms (forgot what vol.)
Zoids

[buffdrew84]

i picked up Gungrave and trigun. Big selection at a tallahassee big lots

[yakboy86]

i picked up Gungrave and trigun. Big selection at a tallahassee big lots

Which big lots in tallahassee did you see this big selection at.

[Edit]
I found out which big lots in tallahassee had the big selection.
This is what they had left when I purchase some of the titles.

Gungrave vol 1
vandread
sakura wars the movie LE.
El-Hazard the Alternate World: 3
Adventures of Mini Goddess: 3 and 4
Mahoromatic: 1,3
Master Keaton: 1, 3, 4
Nazca:
Patlabor WXIII: The Movie (Standard Edition)
L/R:1, 4
Geo-Armor(Kinshin Corps)

[fairyland]

Sorry for rehashing an old thread, but it appears that they are back with new titles. I just returned from a Big Lots and they had new anime DVDs in for $3.99.

Arjuna 3
Argentosoma 2
SD Gundam 1
Mobile Suit Gundam 8
The Big O 2
Hack.Sign 3
Saber Marionette J to X 5
Jubei chan 4

I'm sure there was more at one time as the supply looked small like I got to the sale late.

[monoxide101]

The two Big Lots in my town cut their dvd stock way down a year or so ago and each only have a very small rack. The only anime I've seen there is Hamtaro and I think a Zoids once. Hopefully they got some this round, I'll have to swing by if I'm out this weekend.

[GuilewasNK]

I guess I'll check them out today.

[JSweeney]

Sorry for rehashing an old thread, but it appears that they are back with new titles. I just returned from a Big Lots and they had new anime DVDs in for $3.99.

Arjuna 3
Argentosoma 2
SD Gundam 1
Mobile Suit Gundam 8
The Big O 2
Hack.Sign 3
Saber Marionette J to X 5
Jubei chan 4

I'm sure there was more at one time as the supply looked small like I got to the sale late.

Yep.

Add G-Savior and Blue Submarine (Toonami edition) full lenght movies to the list of DVDs.

[monoxide101]

Meltylancer 2, Arjuna 3, and Saber Marionette J to X 6, Superior Defender Gundam Force 1,2,3 - that's all I saw there. I asked an employee if they had any more in the back and she said what they had was all out but they were expecting a truck this coming week and it's supposed to be a big load. I guess I'll check back this week sometime.

[moiety]

Finally got some stuff I was looking for. Since it seems like they restock every so often, I checked out two local Big Lots this week and got:

Witch Hunter Robin 1, 2, 3
Crest of the Stars 1
Battle of the Stars 3
Battle of the Stars II 3

Was hoping to come across Magical Project S 1 (since I got 2 from the KB clearance for a buck), and some other titles, but I'll be checking my Big Lots now every couple weeks or so to see if they get new titles in.

[So Play The Violins]

Anyone want to pick me up a Lupin movie? >___>

[Bezerker]

Damn, and moviestop sells the witch hunter robin ones used for $15 each. wish my big lots carried good anime.

[AnimatedSnow47]

I did find Galaxy Angel - Vol. 2 for $3.99, which is one I was about to order online for about $10 + shipping. So, it was worth the stop! Didn't see anything else of interest to me, though.

[JSweeney]

Add "Saber Marionette J: Again" to the list. :)

[moiety]

This thread over at DVDTalk keeps track of the titles included in this sale (as well as other anime bargains/sales). They'll be making a December thread soon, but here's the November one for now in case anyone wants a quick look at the list:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=443637
It might not be 100% up to date, but they are keeping it fairly current.

[hiccupleftovers]

Found 1 & 2 of .Hack//Sign today. All I need is the rest of the series (how long does it go for again?), but I think my Fry's sells the rest for $5.99 or $6.99

[moiety]

Found 1 & 2 of .Hack//Sign today. All I need is the rest of the series (how long does it go for again?), but I think my Fry's sells the rest for $5.99 or $6.99
There are 6 volumes, I believe. 1-5 have been reported in this sale.
I was bummed 'cuz I found Vol. 2 at one of mine but the case was somewhat mutilated and the disc was free-floating inside. So I passed.

Edit: December thread now up for those interested:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=447505

[corrosivefrost]

Damn, there's one by my grocery store. I'll have to pop in there the next time I go food shopping, if it's open to see what they have.

[CloakBass]

Visited my Big Lots on Sunday... nothing. Only thing they had left were Hamtaro and SD Gundam DVDs that were there a month ago. The only decent anime DVD deal I've ever found there(not to diss my main man Hamtaro, yo) was a random volume of Sherlock Hound.

However, there was one good thing about the trip: They had 99 cent Warner Bros tapes. I bought the Justice League movie and 2001: A Space Odyssey for myself. They also had The Matrix movies and some other films for those interested.

[GuilewasNK]

I went yesterday and found one that hasn't been mentioned yet, Love Hina Spring Movie.

[WhipSmartBanky]

Restock?

.hack//Legend of the Twilight Vol 1
Banner Of The Stars II Vol 3
SD Gundam Force Vol 3
Android Kikaider Vol 4
Stratos 4 Blast Off Vol 1

[moiety]

Bump for restock. There was a lot more non-anime DVDs than anime, priced at $4.99. I was relieved to see the anime they did have was still $3.99. Might be worth a check!

I managed to grab the only Lain (Vol. 1).

Saw some new and old:
Gungrave Vol. 1
Ex-Driver: The Movie
Vampire Princess Miyu (TV) Vol. 4
Submarine 707R
Various Saber Marionette J-X, Arjuna volumes (leftover from last restock)

[GuilewasNK]

Bump for restock. There was a lot more non-anime DVDs than anime, priced at $4.99. I was relieved to see the anime they did have was still $3.99. Might be worth a check!

I managed to grab the only Lain (Vol. 1).

Saw some new and old:
Gungrave Vol. 1
Ex-Driver: The Movie
Vampire Princess Miyu (TV) Vol. 4
Various Saber Marionette J-X, Arjuna volumes (leftover from last restock)

ex-Driver: The Movie!! Great price! I already have the 2 OVA volumes. Everywhere I have seen it only it was over $20. Gonna check Big Lots shortly.

[GuilewasNK]

Phew! I lucked out and got the last eX-Driver: The Movie!

I also got...

Armitage Dual Matrix: Limited Edition
Submarine 707 Revolution
Patlabor WXIII: The Movie - Standard Edition
Lupin the 3rd Vol. 7 - with ChoroQ on-pack (Lupin w/yellow car)
Lupin the 3rd Vol. 8 - with ChoroQ on-pack (Jigen w/red car)
Lupin the 3rd Vol. 9 - with ChoroQ on-pack (Fujiko w/green motorcycle)

[projecteightysix]

my biglots only has crappy dvds like"the full monty"

[Grico]

worth a check. would love to get more lupin volumes

[Kuma]

Id love to be able to get some of the .hack and Gungrave dvds. My local Big Lots only has some Bruce Lee movies. If anyone sees these and would be willing pick some up i have paypal ready.

[GuilewasNK]

Id love to be able to get some of the .hack and Gungrave dvds. My local Big Lots only has some Bruce Lee movies. If anyone sees these and would be willing pick some up i have paypal ready.

I'll probably go back tomorrow. I don't remember seeing any .hack but they did have one copy of Gungrave Vol. 1.

Grico, they had one more Lupin (I think it was vol. 7).

When I go back tomorrow I can check for you guys.

[Grico]

Big fat nothing new at mine. Just the like 4 copies of banner of the stars 2 vol. 1

[Kuma]

I'll probably go back tomorrow. I don't remember seeing any .hack but they did have one copy of Gungrave Vol. 1.

Grico, they had one more Lupin (I think it was vol. 7).

When I go back tomorrow I can check for you guys.

Actually, Vol 1 is the ONLY one i dont need, any other volumes are fair game

[GuilewasNK]

Actually, Vol 1 is the ONLY one i dont need, any other volumes are fair game

Ok. I'm pretty sure they only had Vol. 1 but I'll check again.

[moiety]

Big fat nothing new at mine. Just the like 4 copies of banner of the stars 2 vol. 1
You sure it's BotS II - Vol 1? I've been looking for that! I got Vol 3 last restock in Dec.

I went back to my local BL tonight and grabbed Gungrave Vol. 1. Don't know why I didn't just grab it the first go around. Luckily it was still there.

Kuma: As for Gungrave, Vol. 1 is the only one that's been reported seen at BL thus far.

[JaytheGamefan]

Man, you got a fantastic deal on those Lupin LEs. Those went for $30 when they first came out.

[sunghost]

I found both LE's of Lupin Vol. 7 & 8 at my Big Lots, but they didn't have Vol. 9. They had two Vol. 8's left when I was done.

[Grico]

You sure it's BotS II - Vol 1? I've been looking for that! I got Vol 3 last restock in Dec.

I went back to my local BL tonight and grabbed Gungrave Vol. 1. Don't know why I didn't just grab it the first go around. Luckily it was still there.

Kuma: As for Gungrave, Vol. 1 is the only one that's been reported seen at BL thus far.

Yup its Banner of the Stars 2 volume 1 Hunters. I picked it up when i saw it in there like a month ago. It's still sealed, haven't even watched it yet. I'd be willing to trade it if you want. I shouldn't start a series with series 2 really.

[Koshiba]

I had gone to like 5 biglots a while back, a couple in a different state even and sadly, not even any DVDs from what I saw.

[sunghost]

Have you tried any Dollar Generals?

[GuilewasNK]

Man, you got a fantastic deal on those Lupin LEs. Those went for $30 when they first came out.

Yeah, almost everything I got was at least $16 everywhere else online.

[Koshiba]

Have you tried any Dollar Generals?

I've tried tons of those too. Only found one in Pennsylvania that had a few DVDs. Apparently the Dollar Generals around here only carry VHS in general. :roll:

[GuilewasNK]

I went back and picked up these for myself...

Master Keaton 1
Master Keaton 2
Master Keaton 4
L/R: Licensed by Royalty 1
Terminator 2 :Extreme DVD (not anime but I wanted this for awhile). This one was $4.99


Sorry Kuma, all they had was Volume 1 of Gungrave.

Grico, I was able to get the other Lupin volume w/Choro Q they had. It's Volume 8 Here's some pics.

http://img138.imagevenue.com/loc259/th_70196_lupin.jpg (http://img138.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc259&image=70196_lupin.jpg) back

http://img142.imagevenue.com/loc257/th_70202_lupin2.jpg (http://img142.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc257&image=70202_lupin2.jpg) front

Want to do a trade for something on your list?

[Kuma]

NP thanks anyway Guile.

were those Lupin DVDs in the toy section or DVD?

[GuilewasNK]

NP thanks anyway Guile.

were those Lupin DVDs in the toy section or DVD?

They were with the DVD section at my Big Lots.

*edit*

I was checking the store locator and there is a Big Lots in Eden, NC and Danville, VA. Those are close to me and I'll probably go out to check them tomorrow. I'll look for Gungrave volumes.

If anyone else wants me to check for anything particular just let me know before 10 am tomorrow. That's probably when I will head out.

[Fire]

Awesome price for Terminator 2 and I know that both editions (Ultimate and extreme) are supposed to be great. Did it come with the metal slip case? If it did, then that's a hell of a bargain.

[Grico]

I went back and picked up these for myself...

Master Keaton 1
Master Keaton 2
Master Keaton 4
L/R: Licensed by Royalty 1
Terminator 2 :Extreme DVD (not anime but I wanted this for awhile). This one was $4.99


Sorry Kuma, all they had was Volume 1 of Gungrave.

Grico, I was able to get the other Lupin volume w/Choro Q they had. It's Volume 8 Here's some pics.


Want to do a trade for something on your list?

Looking at my dvd shelf I actually do have Lupin volumes 7-9, so no but thanks. I hadn't realized I had picked up the carless versions of 8 and 9

[Grico]

Did any one by chance see Magical Project S Volume 1? I picked up 2 a long time ago at big lots and liked it. Been on the look out for volume 1 for awhile now. Would love to trade for it.

[GuilewasNK]

Awesome price for Terminator 2 and I know that both editions (Ultimate and extreme) are supposed to be great. Did it come with the metal slip case? If it did, then that's a hell of a bargain.

Yeah, it was the metal case version. :)

Looking at my dvd shelf I actually do have Lupin volumes 7-9, so no but thanks. I hadn't realized I had picked up the carless versions of 8 and 9

Did any one by chance see Magical Project S Volume 1? I picked up 2 a long time ago at big lots and liked it. Been on the look out for volume 1 for awhile now. Would love to trade for it.

No problem man. I'll hold onto it in case someone else wants it.

I'll look for Magical Project S V1 when I head out to some other Big Lots stores tomorrow.

[GuilewasNK]

Man, the other Big Lots had almost nothing.

The Eden, NC Big Lots had one each of the 7, 8, and 9 of the Lupin volumes. It also had a Beyblade and .hack Twilight volume 1, but the .hack case was broken badly.

The Danville, Va one only had one copy Vampire Miyu 4 and that was it.

[Kuma]

how about the slip cover for the case was that damaged?

[GuilewasNK]

how about the slip cover for the case was that damaged?

I think it had a little tear near the bottom but I can't remember for sure.

[Strell]

Anyone still finding Lupin LE's? I'd trade for 'em if anyone is interested (Guile....).

Sorry for not seeing this until now. :/

[Bezerker]

Bearss Ave Big Lots had nothing ><.

[GuilewasNK]

Anyone still finding Lupin LE's? I'd trade for 'em if anyone is interested (Guile....).

Sorry for not seeing this until now. :/

Did you want volume 7, 8, and 9? If so, I can go back and see if they have those tomorrow.


I can also check on that .hack Kuma.

[Strell]

Aye sir. All 3 if possible. If not, then whatever I could get.

Also, can't really pay at this moment (having lost job last week). So it's something to keep in mind before getting anything on my behalf.

Thank you, sir!

[GuilewasNK]

Aye sir. All 3 if possible. If not, then whatever I could get.

Also, can't really pay at this moment (having lost job last week). So it's something to keep in mind before getting anything on my behalf.

Thank you, sir!

A trade would be fine with me. I quit my job in February and still haven't found one so I know the situation well, lol.

401K don't fail me now!

[GuilewasNK]

Aye sir. All 3 if possible. If not, then whatever I could get.

Also, can't really pay at this moment (having lost job last week). So it's something to keep in mind before getting anything on my behalf.

Thank you, sir!

Ok, I was able to get volume 7, 8, and 9. Just let me know if you want to work out a trade or something.

[GuilewasNK]

how about the slip cover for the case was that damaged?

Good news. I went back down and while I was picking up what Lupin they had left I picked up the .hack Twilight voulme 1. This slip cover is actually ok, its just the case that appears damaged. Some pics...

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/6477/im0004950wf.th.jpg (http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im0004950wf.jpg)

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/505/im0004971yq.th.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im0004971yq.jpg) Sold to Kuma!

If you are still interested let me know. I think I might have an empty DVD case you can have with it. I'll have to look.

-----------------------------------------------------

Also, if anyone is interested they also had another copy of eX-Driver: The Movie that I missed the first time around. If someone wants it, let me know.

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/1199/im0004961ca.th.jpg (http://img119.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im0004961ca.jpg) sold to Koshiba!

[guinaevere]

*squeek*

I love y'all for leading me to more Lupin episodes! I picked up the ChoroQ sets of Scent of Murder and Sweet Betrayals.

(Actually, I picked up two copies of Volume 8: Sweet Betrayals in case anyone wants to trade. If anyone does, please PM me your trade list.)

Guile, if I can't find volume 7 anywhere nearby, can I buy your extra from ya? I may also be interested in your .hack//Twilight if it's available... but first I have to make sure I don't already have it. =)

I also picked up ex-Driver, Heat Guy J volume 1, and 707-Submarine (such a nice case. I can't wait to see what Aniplex did with this movie)! They had Lain volume 1, but I've already got that.

Has anyone seen Heat Guy J volumes (anything other than 1 and 4)?

Are y'all keeping your ChoroQs? Jigen and his car are okay, but Fujiko and her bike look silly. And they're not the same scale as my Lupin gashapons, so I don't think I'll be hanging onto mine.

[GuilewasNK]

*squeek*

I love y'all for leading me to more Lupin episodes! I picked up the ChoroQ sets of Scent of Murder and Sweet Betrayals.

(Actually, I picked up two copies of Volume 8: Sweet Betrayals in case anyone wants to trade. If anyone does, please PM me your trade list.)

Guile, if I can't find volume 7 anywhere nearby, can I buy your extra from ya? I may also be interested in your .hack//Twilight if it's available... but first I have to make sure I don't already have it. =)

I also picked up ex-Driver, Heat Guy J volume 1, and 707-Submarine (such a nice case. I can't wait to see what Aniplex did with this movie)! They had Lain volume 1, but I've already got that.

Has anyone seen Heat Guy J volumes (anything other than 1 and 4)?

Are y'all keeping your ChoroQs? Jigen and his car are okay, but Fujiko and her bike look silly. And they're not the same scale as my Lupin gashapons, so I don't think I'll be hanging onto mine.

I'm going to keep my ChoroQs for now. I don't have a lot of collectibles like that, and I like them. :)

I already traded Lupin volume 7 with Strell and sold .hack to Kuma. However, I am going to Roanoke today as that is the last place where Big Lots is close to me that I haven't checked. A CAG named Namelessloser already asked for Lupin 7, 8, 9 also so I'll look for multiple copies. However if I can only find one volume 7 I have to give it to him since he asked first. Roanoke has three Big Lots in their area though so hopefully I'll be able to find more. Volume 8 seems to be more common for some reason.

[guinaevere]

I'm going to keep my ChoroQs for now. I don't have a lot of collectibles like that, and I like them. :)
That's cool. =)

I already traded Lupin volume 7 with Strell and sold .hack to Kuma. <snip>
All good. I got bored and went to the Union City Big Lots yesterday. Found the Lupin dvd I was looking for, along with Melty Lancer and Stratos 4 (or is it 7?).

FYI for anyone around Union City, GA: There are still a couple anime DVDs that I just had no interest in, such as Saber Marionette J (no idea the volume), Blue Submarine (first volume), Armitage something or other, and a couple more. I didn't know if that was stuff y'all would be interested in, so I left it, rather than picked it up for trading.

[GuilewasNK]

That's cool. =)

All good. I got bored and went to the Union City Big Lots yesterday. Found the Lupin dvd I was looking for, along with Melty Lancer and Stratos 4 (or is it 7?).

FYI for anyone around Union City, GA: There are still a couple anime DVDs that I just had no interest in, such as Saber Marionette J (no idea the volume), Blue Submarine (first volume), Armitage something or other, and a couple more. I didn't know if that was stuff y'all would be interested in, so I left it, rather than picked it up for trading.

I'm glad you found it because they only had one Lupin 7 DVD when I went to Roanoke yesterday. They still had 3 or 4 volume 8s though. Strange.

[So Play The Violins]

Anyone trading Lupin DVDs? I don't have a Big Lots near me...

[GuilewasNK]

Anyone trading Lupin DVDs? I don't have a Big Lots near me...

I still have two extra Lupin volume 8's.

[Kuma]

in case anyone is interested, i saw a metric shit ton of Megaman toys at my BL, im sure theres been a decent shipment to most places.

[hopeunknown]

someone posted on one of the other boards i watch that mother's day (this sunday) big lots is having 20% off everything. sounds like a ymmv. either way, could save you a little change on these.

[JSweeney]

I just picked up a copy of Lupin Vol. 10 with Choro Q, so those should be coming out at other stores as well.

[GuilewasNK]

I just picked up a copy of Lupin Vol. 10 with Choro Q, so those should be coming out at other stores as well.

Sweet! Thanks for the heads up!

[darkk]

None of the Big lots by me had any lupin or anything good. Does anyone have any extra or can get any to sell me?
I need
V3 Family Jewels
V5 Mission Irresitible
V10 & Up ( I do not know the titles)

Found one with some Lupin. I have a extra Vol 7 Minus the Choro Q

[darkk]

I have Lupin Vol 7 missing Choro Q
Lupin Vol 8 With Choro Q

I am looking for
Lupin Vol 3 Family Jewels
Lupin Vol 5 Mission Irresitible
Lupin Vol 10 W Choro Q
Lupin Vol 11 & up

[erehwon]

Thanks for telling me about this. I found:

Patlabor WXIII
Armitage Dual Matrix SE
Serial Experiments Lain "Navi"
Gungrave Beyond the Grave Vol. 1

[GuilewasNK]

They didn't have any volume 10 Lupins at my nearest store yet.

[chewster777]

Hey, I picked up ome dvs inase smeone wants to buy/trade for them. Just send me a PM and we'll work something out.

Lupin Vol. 7
Lupin Vol. 8 x2
Lupin Vol. 9
.hack//Legend of the Twilight Bracelet Vol. 1

[moiety]

chewster - Was there a restock or are those from last time around? Thanks.

[chewster777]

chewster - Was there a restock or are those from last time around? Thanks.
Oh no, not at all, I picked these up when you guys mentioned them. They've been laying around and I just now noticed them. Heh heh...

[guinaevere]

Update: BigLots and Dollar General have new stock of Bandai anime DVDs. BigLots is the usual $3.99 per title, Dollar General is $3 per.

YMMV obviously, but I added 20 DVDs to my collection yesterday. Unfortunately, no Lupins in this latest shipment.

[evachrono]

Is there anyway you can do a list run down of the new Bandai dvd's ? ;)

[guinaevere]

urf. Off the top of my head, lemme see what I can remember:
.hack Legend fo the Twilight vol 1
argentosoma (more volumes than where available months/year back)
brain powered volumes 1 & 2 (these are each two disc sets actually)
galaxy angel z vol 2 (Yay!)
melty lancer (I think vol 2)
spirit of wonder vol 1
stratos 4 vol 1 or 2 and an OVA disc
yojimbo vols 1,2,3 & 6
magical meow meow totoro vol 1 & 3 (anyone finds 2, please let me know, I picked up vols 1 &3 for my catgirl loving brother, and would like to be able to get him 2 also)
overman king gainer vol 2 (worlds worst opening, but the show is okay)
fancy lala vols 1, 3,& 6
angel tears vol 1 & 2
dragon drive vol 2 and other volumes which I forget
banner of the stars II vol 2
infinite ryvius vol 2
s.cry.ed vol 6 I think (worlds worst show, I didn't pick up, but I saw the same volume at each store)


I think that's a good idea of what I picked up... I'm sure there were a couple other random titles, but I can't recall which they were. And if I made typos, please forgive as I have an injured left hand.

[animemaniac14]

urf. Off the top of my head, lemme see what I can remember:
.hack Legend fo the Twilight vol 1
argentosoma (more volumes than where available months/year back)
brain powered volumes 1 & 2 (these are each two disc sets actually)
galaxy angel z vol 2 (Yay!)
melty lancer (I think vol 2)
spirit of wonder vol 1
stratos 4 vol 1 or 2 and an OVA disc
yojimbo vols 1,2,3 & 6
magical meow meow totoro vol 1 & 3 (anyone finds 2, please let me know, I picked up vols 1 &3 for my catgirl loving brother, and would like to be able to get him 2 also)
overman king gainer vol 2 (worlds worst opening, but the show is okay)
fancy lala vols 1, 3,& 6
angel tears vol 1 & 2
dragon drive vol 2 and other volumes which I forget
banner of the stars II vol 2
infinite ryvius vol 2
s.cry.ed vol 6 I think (worlds worst show, I didn't pick up, but I saw the same volume at each store)


I think that's a good idea of what I picked up... I'm sure there were a couple other random titles, but I can't recall which they were. And if I made typos, please forgive as I have an injured left hand.
i beg to differ about s-cry-ed...its a pretty decent and entertaining show! i'm still amazed i got it for only $10 off buyritedvd...but hey i woulda paid at least $30 had it not been a price mistake

[Ndolger]

I wish Dollar General/Big Lots! had universal inventory updates across all stores. My area in particular seems to get these shipments a month after they're reported, and it's quite annoying going to check up every few days and be constantly disappointed. :(

[SynGamer]

I'd be interested in Zoids, but i dont know of any Big Lots near by :|

[guinaevere]

i beg to differ about s-cry-ed...its a pretty decent and entertaining show! i'm still amazed i got it for only $10 off buyritedvd...but hey i woulda paid at least $30 had it not been a price mistake
I recently thought to myself, "maybe I was too hard on the show... I'll give it another shot" So I tried watching it again. It's rubbish. Naturally, that's just my opinion.

I'm glad to hear you enjoy it. =)

[SaraAB]

This needs a bump as i just found the same stock of bandai dvds yesterday at my big lots and they just got them in as there were plenty left that were not there last time i was there.

I must get more dragon drive that series is really good!

[moiety]

I try to make it a habit to check my Big Lots once a month, and almost forgot this time around (thanks Sara!). Checked today and sadly, no restock yet. Historically, mine is overdue for an anime restock. I'll be watching it more closely for the next couple weeks.

[erehwon]

I hope mine gets restocked soon. All it has at mine are some crappy kung-fu movies from the 70's.

[GuilewasNK]

They had Overman King Gainer, Yukikaze and some 3D kids show at mine (the title escapes me at the moment). That was about it though.

[Consummate Canuck]

Got .hack//legend of the twilight vol. 1 and Gundam F91. They also had Overman King Gainer, Yukikaze, a couple volumes of Kikaider, and some other things I can't remember off the top of my head at the moment.

[Consummate Canuck]

Oh yeah.. SD Gundam vol 1 & 2

[Phantom7]

The ones I saw/got were:

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam V. 1 (which I saw @ BB for $27.99)
Galaxy Angel Z V. 1, 2
Overman King Gainer V. 1, 2
Argentosoma V. 1,3
Scrapped Princess (DVD ONLY) V. 1
Yojimbo V. 2,3,4
Gundam F-91
.hack//Twilight V. 1
Gregory Horror Show
Dark Soldier D

Also depending on the BB they might some of their anime at cut prices. I picked up Lupin movies: Crisis in Tokyo and Island of Assassins for $6.99
and the movie Missed by a Dollar for $11.99

[AndrewgeddoN]

Stopped by my local BigLots in Vancouver, WA (or TonsStuff, as we like to call it), looks like they finally did a restock. Picked up:

Kaze no Yojimbo V 1-4
Galazy Angel Z V 1 & 2
Scrapped Princess V 1

Also saw but didn't pick up:

Gundam F-91 (had 2 or 3 coppies)
Overman King Gainer 1-2
Argentosoma V 1-3 (I think)
Dark Soldier D
SD Gundam v 1-2 (maybe 1-3, I think)

If anyone is intrested in trading for the stuff I picked up, drop me a PM. I might be able to pick up some of the other stuff that was there as well.

Rock.

[Ndolger]

Bah, so begins the one week wait I must endure before my Big Lots! gets in their shipment; after news of one comes up.

[Squall835]

Damn, I have to check this out. You guys who bought Yojimbo got lucky. I bought the whole series for full price when it came out. Well worth it though, awesome show.

[sunghost]

Stopped by my local BigLots in Vancouver, WA (or TonsStuff, as we like to call it), looks like they finally did a restock. Picked up:

Kaze no Yojimbo V 1-4
Galazy Angel Z V 1 & 2
Scrapped Princess V 1

Also saw but didn't pick up:

Gundam F-91 (had 2 or 3 coppies)
Overman King Gainer 1-2
Argentosoma V 1-3 (I think)
Dark Soldier D
SD Gundam v 1-2 (maybe 1-3, I think)

If anyone is intrested in trading for the stuff I picked up, drop me a PM. I might be able to pick up some of the other stuff that was there as well.

Rock.
Wow. I picked up the same exact stuff as you. Man, I need one more volume of Yojimbo to complete my collection, I found volume 5 at Dollar General.

[eau]

Saw some of those at the local Big Lots. The shrinkwrap looks coarse and do not remotely resemble those brand new in the store. Could it possible a re-sealed copy?

[chewster777]

Yeah I would also check your Dollar Generals right about now as they should have the new dvd stock in. I've seen some cool stuff like Stratos 4, Wolf's Rain, and Escaflowne.

[moiety]

Well, after 6 months, my Big Lots finally restocked with some anime. Picked up:
Scrapped Princess 1 (really happy that finally showed up there)
.hack Twilight 1
Galaxy Angel Z 1,2

Left behind lots of stuff like Argentosoma, Angel Tales, Kikaider, Mars Daybreak, Yukikaze and Stratos 4.

So check your Big Lots! I was wondering if I'd see any Geneon titles (in lieu of the recent sale - you figure they are liquidating), but I think it was mostly Bandai.

[guinaevere]

Someone at the DVDTalk anime thread updated the other day with one new 3.99 anime title found at their local BigLots. So it's possible that a number of animes were purchased and are trickling out to stores.

The BigLots that always do me well have so far had no new anime titles. Found some new DVDs including a horrible looking Leslie Nielson b-movie that I had to pick up, an early 80's Charlie Chan and some Teddy Ruxpins (IIRC). Other than that, I haven't found anything good yet.

[GuilewasNK]

I'm going to check my Big Lots/ Dollar General Market before I go to work today. Last time I went to both thought it was really slim pickens.

*edit* I did find Scrapped Princess vol 1 at Big Lots just across the border in NC though. That was great because I have wanted to see this for a long time.

[moiety]

Someone at the DVDTalk anime thread updated the other day with one new 3.99 anime title found at their local BigLots. So it's possible that a number of animes were purchased and are trickling out to stores.

The BigLots that always do me well have so far had no new anime titles. Found some new DVDs including a horrible looking Leslie Nielson b-movie that I had to pick up, an early 80's Charlie Chan and some Teddy Ruxpins (IIRC). Other than that, I haven't found anything good yet.
That was me ;)

It seems different Big Lots gets their "anime restock" at different times. I.E. back in Aug in this thread people were finding fresh stuff at theirs, but mine was dry until earlier this week. Mine seems to be on a 4-6 month rotation. I just drop in once a month to check, hoping to stumble upon new stuff.

[starman9000]

The BigLots that always do me well have so far had no new anime titles. Found some new DVDs including a horrible looking Leslie Nielson b-movie that I had to pick up,


Naked Space? "I want to eat your face...."

[Z-Saber]

Spy Hard?