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[quote name='maynardsnow']I just checked bbts. Says sold out and price listed as $79. You have link to something I'm possibly not seeing?[/QUOTE]

ah, my bad man. I was looking at the re-issue one, not the masterpiece. Sorry.
 
[quote name='blandstalker']I don't have them, but I have heard nothing but good things about them. I don't think I've read a single complaint about quality, and even those who were iffy with iGear in the past said that they really nailed these.

Just returned from a trip to Florida, with newly acquired HA Roadbuster, Leadfoot, and Dragstrip, a couple of Sweeps, and a bunch of cheap Kre-O sets (thank you Amazon).[/QUOTE]

thanks for the info!
 
[quote name='Zmonkay']really wish 3rd party stuff was cheaper. I really really really want a lot of the it (Protector, the combaticons, both Devestator's) but cannot justify the prices :(

Maybe once I have a real, decent paying job (doing contractor work now, yay!) I can swing it, heh.[/QUOTE]

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers...sed-41/igear-teases-dinobots-for-2012-174058/

Start saving now ;)

This could be the Grimlock to end all Grimlocks.

They will probably do the rest of the Dinobots after. Kind of excited to see some company take on the dinobots, at least. I hope they are in scale with the Classics line. The current rumor is this could be MP Grimlock scaled down to a size to make him in scale with the other Classics figures. I'm hoping for something completely original myself, because they really nailed Ratchet and Ironhide.
 
[quote name='animalspinners']
They will probably do the rest of the Dinobots after. Kind of excited to see some company take on the dinobots, at least. I hope they are in scale with the Classics line. The current rumor is this could be MP Grimlock scaled down to a size to make him in scale with the other Classics figures. I'm hoping for something completely original myself, because they really nailed Ratchet and Ironhide.[/QUOTE]

Did you get one or both of those? I was sort-of interested when I knew they were going to be expensive, but I lost interest when they crossed the $100 mark. (YMMV -- the store I order from here has them at $129, which, while cheaper than therapy for the craptastic Ratchet I got as a kid that I still haven't gotten over, is just too much for me.)

If the not-Dinobots are also $100 apiece or more for Deluxe size figures, I'll probably pass.
 
[quote name='blandstalker']I don't have them, but I have heard nothing but good things about them. I don't think I've read a single complaint about quality, and even those who were iffy with iGear in the past said that they really nailed these.

[/QUOTE]

The quality of the plastic is of a noticeably lesser grade. They "feel like" KOs, not big lots $5 KOs, but like I said, you notice. The joints are weaker too. I handle the coneheads alot more gingerly then the hasbro/tt versions. The part that was altered to keep the hip kibble attached to the legs is easily breakable too. Granted its designed to be able to pop off, but still.

I say the coneheads are worth it, just to have. The rest I would just wait fot h/tt to make.
 
[quote name='blandstalker']Did you get one or both of those? I was sort-of interested when I knew they were going to be expensive, but I lost interest when they crossed the $100 mark. (YMMV -- the store I order from here has them at $129, which, while cheaper than therapy for the craptastic Ratchet I got as a kid that I still haven't gotten over, is just too much for me.)

If the not-Dinobots are also $100 apiece or more for Deluxe size figures, I'll probably pass.[/QUOTE]

I'm debating on either the Ratchet or the Ironhide, but I want to see a few reviews when they come out.

I like the fact they come with a ton of accessories though, especially Ratchet, and that they already look superior to both the horrible G1 versions and the Classics versions.

I have noticed prices on third party stuff going up across the board -- I don't know if its because its getting more expensive to produce these or they know that Hasbro and Takara aren't scratching the itch that G1 fans have. I think the Generations line is definitely going on the back burner this year, what with Prime, Movie Trilogy and FoC figures all coming out already.

I could see though, if you only collected Classics figures, $129 isn't that bad since you're not buying anything else released so far in 2012 and it will probably be the definitive version of that character.
 
[quote name='animalspinners']I'm debating on either the Ratchet or the Ironhide, but I want to see a few reviews when they come out.

I like the fact they come with a ton of accessories though, especially Ratchet, and that they already look superior to both the horrible G1 versions and the Classics versions.[/quote]

See, I'd rather have them released at a lower price without all the accessories, or have an accessory pack or something. Most of that stuff I'd handle once and then put in storage, especially if it doesn't all store in the vehicle/robot somewhere.

[quote name='animalspinners']I have noticed prices on third party stuff going up across the board -- I don't know if its because its getting more expensive to produce these or they know that Hasbro and Takara aren't scratching the itch that G1 fans have. [/quote]

Part of it is the exchange rate, which has been horrible for awhile now but only gotten worse. I don't quite understand why not-Ratchet and not-Ironhide are so expensive, though -- other items which are bigger cost less, and the iGear Coneheads were also in the $129 range, and they are Masterpiece size.

[quote name='animalspinners']I think the Generations line is definitely going on the back burner this year, what with Prime, Movie Trilogy and FoC figures all coming out already.[/quote]

Which is a shame. Of the stuff I bought last year, most of my favorites were in Generations or RtS-should-have-been-Generations. Warpath, Tracks, Wheeljack, Scourge, Wreck-Gar, G2 Prime, Kup -- these were all in the top of my list for the past year.

I should have Maketoys Battle Tanker addon next week sometime.
 
[quote name='blandstalker']
Which is a shame. Of the stuff I bought last year, most of my favorites were in Generations or RtS-should-have-been-Generations. Warpath, Tracks, Wheeljack, Scourge, Wreck-Gar, G2 Prime, Kup -- these were all in the top of my list for the past year.

I should have Maketoys Battle Tanker addon next week sometime.[/QUOTE]

The Maketoys Battle Tanker looks amazing; I'd pick it up if I wasn't so far behind on Hercules, not to mention needing a Nemesis Prime and an Ultra Magnus for the armor sets I already have.

And yea, while it is a shame it seems lines like Generations were always meant as fill in the gap type lines. I'd much rather see them continue Generations than re-release more movie Bumblebees. I'm pretty sure Hasbro can take a year off from movie toys and no one would really mind.
 
[quote name='maynardsnow']The ultra magnus igear pp01u is reduced currently to $69 on their site[/QUOTE]

Not for me for any price.

I realize the G1 toy had Ultra Magnus as a Prime redeco, but that was just to cut corners, and they never showed him without the armor in the comic or cartoon. I had the figure as a kid and hated it back then (despite being a huge Magnus fan), since I never knew why Magnus was a white Prime.

I hate the fact that we constantly get Magnus from a variety of companies as just Prime repaints; to me, that will never, ever be Ultra Magnus and I'll never have one of those in my collection. I really can't stand the fact that Magnus is just now an all white Prime repaint.

As soon as I get my Classics Magnus, he goes straight into the FP armor and never comes out.
 
Trying to decide if I do get one of them, between Ratchet or Ironhide. They both look pretty slick
 
[quote name='animalspinners']
As soon as I get my Classics Magnus, he goes straight into the FP armor and never comes out.[/QUOTE]

I hear you. I almost didn't buy Classics Magnus because it was just a white Prime. To me, that's just the most uninspired thing, and it's worse than the seekers or other recolors-as-other-bots because Magnus is supposed to be more than just a white Prime.

There's this, if it ever comes out. I doubt I'll get it, though -- it's a little too chunky for my tastes and City Commander still sets the standard for awesomeness. Still, it's nice that someone made an honest-to-goodness Magnus that wasn't just a warmed over Prime.

The Titanium G1 Ultra Magnus was also pretty nifty. Too bad it was next to impossible to find -- it was both a good Magnus and a good Titanium figure, both of which are kind of rare.
 
[quote name='animalspinners']Not for me for any price.

I realize the G1 toy had Ultra Magnus as a Prime redeco, but that was just to cut corners, and they never showed him without the armor in the comic or cartoon. I had the figure as a kid and hated it back then (despite being a huge Magnus fan), since I never knew why Magnus was a white Prime.

I hate the fact that we constantly get Magnus from a variety of companies as just Prime repaints; to me, that will never, ever be Ultra Magnus and I'll never have one of those in my collection. I really can't stand the fact that Magnus is just now an all white Prime repaint.

As soon as I get my Classics Magnus, he goes straight into the FP armor and never comes out.[/QUOTE]

They showed him without armor in the Dreamwave comics I believe.
 
[quote name='pjb16']They showed him without armor in the Dreamwave comics I believe.[/QUOTE]

I meant the original, G1 comics by Budiansky and later Furman... I probably should have been more clear.

To me, Ultra Magnus doesn't have armor -- hes just one robot, as depicted in the original comics and cartoon.
 
[quote name='animalspinners']I meant the original, G1 comics by Budiansky and later Furman... I probably should have been more clear.

To me, Ultra Magnus doesn't have armor -- hes just one robot, as depicted in the original comics and cartoon.[/QUOTE]

I believe someone picked up the white Magnus from a garage sale for me at some point (don't think I knew it was Magnus at the time), but I distinctly remember an actual Ultra Magnus toy (trailer and all) at some point of my childhood as well (I didn't have it). Was it not a G1 toy, or is my mind playing tricks on me?

Edit: looking at it now online, it looks like it's the same toy they just included the aforementioned armor to make him look like the comic/cartoon version.
 
I had the original Ultra Magnus (Takara version) with huge trailer and he was Optimus Prime (blue version) and it created armor for him to look like the Ultra Magnus we all recognize from the TV show/comics/movie. The American version was the same, but white.
 
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/3/9/6/4/7/soundwaveBOTwebCS2012_1325611118.jpg

I'll just leave this here.

Shattered Glass Soundwave.

That looks beyond horrible. Uses the Classics Ironhide / Ratchet body.

Apparently he will also have a headband accessory (that I guess is integral to the character?)... that they are selling * separate* at the show. Because spending $300 - $400 on the set and admission isn't already enough.

Looks like Zartan from G.I Joe is on him as well as part of the logo? Are they trying to get Joe fans interested after the Starscream Skystriker?

http://i39.tinypic.com/jkzp0i.jpg

3 of 5 Botcon figures down and this set is not appealing at all to me.

Haha, on TFW the guy who runs Botcon claims that including the headband in the box would have "increased the set cost"... not sure I really believe that after how cash grabby they've gotten lately (I mean, the subscription club figure this year is just part of a two figure set.. kind of lame, imo) and how poor the quality of this set is.

ETA: Apparently the guy in charge of Botcon seems to be getting more than a bit upset TFW posters keep dogging on the exclusives but lets be real... so far they really aren't that good and $400 could net you far nicer third party figures, and I think a lot of these people know that. I mean, if you're spending this kind of money on Botcon, you should definitely expect some amazing figures.

Generally, I like the stuff Botcon puts out (I've got a far bit in my collection -- majority of stuff from 2011, SG Goldbug and Blurr, 2007 Springer) but damn, can't justify the price tag on this stuff.
 
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Your link didn't work for me, but here's the page the picture was on.

[quote name='animalspinners']
Shattered Glass Soundwave.

That looks beyond horrible. Uses the Classics Ironhide / Ratchet body.[/quote]

Uh, wow. And you have to pay them for it? And more for an accessory?

I don't know much about the whole Shattered Glass thing, though I have thought some of the Autobots-as-Decepticons have been cool looking. This, though, looks like they replaced all the cool with dork.

I was interested in the Botcon Stunticons last year -- not enough to actually purchase them, especially with inflated shipping to Canada -- but something tells me they aren't going to sell anywhere near as many of the sets this year as they did last year. Fugly and expensive -- not a good pairing.

I am interested in Runamuck and Runabout. Guess I have until March to make up my mind about that.
 
[quote name='blandstalker']
I don't know much about the whole Shattered Glass thing, though I have thought some of the Autobots-as-Decepticons have been cool looking. This, though, looks like they replaced all the cool with dork.
.[/QUOTE]

Autobots are evil, Decepticons are good is the gist of it.

It has all this assorted Club comic backstory and other such nonsense but I don't have the faintest idea of that.

It was a cool concept when they first rolled it out a few years ago, but now it just seems like a quick and dirty cash grab, especially that Soundwave. "Fans will buy it regardless, its Shattered Glass Soundwave!"

The SG figures I have from (I want to say 2008) were really well done... awesome heads, bodies that fit the character, that SG Goldbug is one of my favorite figures in my collection. But lately it seems the club is going for names and just shoehorning it onto whatever works.

I think Runabout (whichever is the non free one) goes on sale in Jan this year? I heard they pushed it up, but maybe I was wrong.
 
I actually liked my white Prime when I was a kid. I never got a chance to own Optimus, so this was like having 2 in 1.

Bonus pics :) I hate myself for leaving him out in the sun...

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haha, I've got 2 Ultra Magnus cores (for lack of a better term), both are "tan" (hehe) and neither have armor or fists. I do randomly have the helmet though...
 
lol on the tan!

[quote name='blandstalker']There's actually ways to fix (or at least lessen) the UV coloration.

Here's how with just hydrogen peroxide and a glass jar and here's a recipe for a gel.

I haven't tried either myself, though I do have some figures that got too much sun back in the day.[/QUOTE]

I've read about those fixes and thought about trying it on my discolored Lego too. I'll have to give it a try one of these days.
 
Typical K-Mart.

They always, always overorder on their exclusives and always, always end up having to clearance stuff out dirt cheap because it never sells.

I don't think I've ever paid full price for a K-Mart exclusive figure.

$11 is nice on this, but what is with the expression on the guy's face? :lol:
 
[quote name='animalspinners']Typical K-Mart.

They always, always overorder on their exclusives and always, always end up having to clearance stuff out dirt cheap because it never sells.

I don't think I've ever paid full price for a K-Mart exclusive figure.

$11 is nice on this, but what is with the expression on the guy's face? :lol:[/QUOTE]

Picked this set up tonight, my first movie TF purchase Ever. Hated the movies, but $11 for a TF this size, along with the Icepick figure, thought it was def worth the $11. The also had the small (basics?) HA figures for $4, so got one of those as well, Tailpipe/Pinpointer, not at all bad for $4.

They also had tons of the Bumblebee/Spike set for $12.50, but can't stand either character, so passed on that. Funny none of the other DoTM figs were on clearence.
 
Well, I'm officially passing on all the Botcon set figures.

Metalhawk is based on the pretender shell, complete with a human face, and using the Thunderwing / Black Shadow mold. It doesn't seem to make sense to me... the outer shell, which they've based the figure on, didn't transform; the inner robot did, so the design just doesn't make sense.

And pictures leaked of the entire set and wow... this is such a pass for me, which I'm so glad for because I don't have the money for Botcon figures this year.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/trans...18744-botcon-ultra-magnus-metalhawk-pics.html

If anyone else wants to see.

There are so many awesome Metalhawk customs using the Cyclonus body... I'm a fan of the Black Shadow mold but I don't think it works well here. Nothing in this set looks to be worth the $400 price tag, when a lot of it is just repainted figures with poor heads (and I know most Botcon figs are repaints but they usually have some killer heads... and these repaints this year just seem uninspired.)
 
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[quote name='animalspinners']Well, I'm officially passing on all the Botcon set figures.

Metalhawk is based on the pretender shell, complete with a human face, and using the Thunderwing / Black Shadow mold. It doesn't seem to make sense to me... the outer shell, which they've based the figure on, didn't transform; the inner robot did, so the design just doesn't make sense.

And pictures leaked of the entire set and wow... this is such a pass for me, which I'm so glad for because I don't have the money for Botcon figures this year.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/trans...18744-botcon-ultra-magnus-metalhawk-pics.html

If anyone else wants to see.

There are so many awesome Metalhawk customs using the Cyclonus body... I'm a fan of the Black Shadow mold but I don't think it works well here. Nothing in this set looks to be worth the $400 price tag, when a lot of it is just repainted figures with poor heads (and I know most Botcon figs are repaints but they usually have some killer heads... and these repaints this year just seem uninspired.)[/QUOTE]

They charge $400 for that set? Jesus. I could potentially see $150, but not really anything higher.
 
Yeah, those just look like shit. I don't do repaints anyway, but at least the last few sets have looked cool. This is just... bad.
 
$400 plus the headband fee.

For $300 or $350 (i.e. less), you could buy Maketoys not-Devastator. Botcon better hope there are lots of people with plenty of disposable income, because framing it like that makes the Botcon set look even worse.
 
Definitely.

To be fair, Botcon figures haven't really gone up in price the last few years, but third parties have really started designing some amazing stuff in the last two years or so which really puts the club's figures to shame.

A few years ago, there really wasn't any competition for Botcon figures -- if you wanted a rare, unique figure that you'd never see any on a store shelf you bought a Botcon figure. They really stood out in a collection.

Now, there are tons of third parties out there (most of which didn't even exist last year!) that really makes you question the value of what you're getting at Botcon.

$400 pretty much buys you Hercules, or it can buy you a bunch of repaints with bad heads that don't even match who they are supposed to look like. $400 buys you the MakeToys Battle Tanker, both iGear figures and some FP Insecticons, or it can buy you a bunch of repaints with bad heads for a made-up universe.

Everyone had high hopes for this year because the club got to use the Classics molds, but so far they really squandered this opportunity imo on their Shattered Glass line. Last year, they made figures for the most part that complimented Animated and they are a good addition, imo, to any Animated collection.

This year, instead of complimenting G1 and Classics (and when they did, its shoving fan favorites onto molds that don't work) they just used the molds for their own SG line. They really wasted the opportunity, imo. The initial Shattered Glass figures are awesome imo. Look up any of the original SG figures like Prime, Goldbug or Blurr -- they really are heads and tails above Soundwave and Magnus. These new SG figures just seem like a lazy excuse to repaint a figure and slap a $90 price tag on it.

And $90 could buy you Warbot Defender.

The club really needs to step it up for Botcon next year... I know people have made this same argument before on TFW and I remember reading the guy in charge of the club is extremely against third party figures; I'm pretty sure he even said something along the lines of third party figures are "cheap knockoffs."

Its not hard to see why hes against third party figures; his own figures are suddenly less of a deal in comparison and he's getting outdone every step of the way.
 
[quote name='dv8mad']Hi, still looking for a RiD Ultra Magnus to combine with my Prime.
Anyone have one available? PM please?

RID_Ultra_Magnus_Toy.jpg
[/QUOTE]

Man, I remember seeing him and Optimus Prime for like $15 on clearance at KB Toys a long time ago. I regret passing on them.

Although it looks like you can pick one up for a relatively reasonable price on eBay.
 
Transformers Prime Entertainment Pack review

PROS
+ Both figures are really good
+ Prime is surprisingly good for the reduction in size
+ Megatron is awesome
+ Nice use of plastics and paint

NEUTRALS
/ You get the three human kids

CONS
- Expensive
- DVD is useless (to me)

There are going to be two Entertainment Packs -- this one with Prime and Megatron, and another with reships of Bumblebee and Starscream. Different humans and probably a different DVD.

I bought this back in November, when it wasn't known if there was even going to be a Voyager Megatron (and there will be). Also, it was on sale.

I didn't think I was going to like Prime, but he's surprisingly charming. Most scaledowns to Deluxe involve a lot of compromise for Prime, and it's a bit of a shocker that he holds together better than Voyager Prime -- Deluxe Prime's vehicle mode is solid and doesn't have the gaps that I can't seem to get rid of on Voyager Prime. The lack of detail shows up most in robot mode. But he's fun to transform and different enough that it doesn't feel just like a retread. Prime makes use of some nice marbled blue plastic.

Megatron, though -- I had high hopes for him and they were delivered big time. Megatron's robot mode is beautiful, with only a small backpack for kibble and beautiful lines, details, and paint. The different applications of paint and different uses of colored plastic are very smart. It's a terrific representation of the character and it's very finished for a deluxe.

The alt mode is no slouch, either. We've had a lot of ad-hoc vehicle modes for Megatron and this is one of the best. It really does look like a ship (instead of a random placing of a bunch of body parts). The transformation is extraordinarily clever and very well pegged together.

The kids are little statues. I don't mind paying a little extra for them, but the complete lack of articulation or anything makes them a big yawn for me. I will not be getting the Bee/Screamer Entertainment pack just to pick up the humans there. No way in hell.

I have no use for the DVD. If anything, I'd get the first season collection when it's released, though I'm not that wild about the series to want that desperately.

SHOULD YOU BUY IT?

Tough question. Do you need a Deluxe sized Prime and Megatron? Do you want to pay extra for them, since they come with crap you may (or may not) want and there's a premium on the price?

I would recommend Voyager Prime over Deluxe Prime just for the robot mode, since it's much more true to the character and more aesthetically pleasing. But Deluxe Prime is a good toy, and there are lots of nice touches. This is one of the best deluxe scaledowns and it's a great Prime.

Megatron makes it tougher. It looks like Voyager Megatron is going to be unpainted, which makes this one nicer in that respect. Voyager Megatron will no doubt be more detailed and more substantial, just like Voyager Prime. But Deluxe Megatron looks fantastic.

I'm glad that I got this set. My brain tells me it's overpriced, but the figures are really good. While I don't like the Entertainment Pack concept (and I think doing it again with Bee and Screamer is simply stupid, as the things aren't selling that well with figures you can't get any other way), I do like supporting figures that are this high quality.
 
[quote name='blandstalker']Transformers Prime Entertainment Pack review

PROS
+ Both figures are really good
+ Prime is surprisingly good for the reduction in size
+ Megatron is awesome
+ Nice use of plastics and paint

NEUTRALS
/ You get the three human kids

CONS
- Expensive
- DVD is useless (to me)

There are going to be two Entertainment Packs -- this one with Prime and Megatron, and another with reships of Bumblebee and Starscream. Different humans and probably a different DVD.

I bought this back in November, when it wasn't known if there was even going to be a Voyager Megatron (and there will be). Also, it was on sale.

I didn't think I was going to like Prime, but he's surprisingly charming. Most scaledowns to Deluxe involve a lot of compromise for Prime, and it's a bit of a shocker that he holds together better than Voyager Prime -- Deluxe Prime's vehicle mode is solid and doesn't have the gaps that I can't seem to get rid of on Voyager Prime. The lack of detail shows up most in robot mode. But he's fun to transform and different enough that it doesn't feel just like a retread. Prime makes use of some nice marbled blue plastic.

Megatron, though -- I had high hopes for him and they were delivered big time. Megatron's robot mode is beautiful, with only a small backpack for kibble and beautiful lines, details, and paint. The different applications of paint and different uses of colored plastic are very smart. It's a terrific representation of the character and it's very finished for a deluxe.

The alt mode is no slouch, either. We've had a lot of ad-hoc vehicle modes for Megatron and this is one of the best. It really does look like a ship (instead of a random placing of a bunch of body parts). The transformation is extraordinarily clever and very well pegged together.

The kids are little statues. I don't mind paying a little extra for them, but the complete lack of articulation or anything makes them a big yawn for me. I will not be getting the Bee/Screamer Entertainment pack just to pick up the humans there. No way in hell.

I have no use for the DVD. If anything, I'd get the first season collection when it's released, though I'm not that wild about the series to want that desperately.

SHOULD YOU BUY IT?

Tough question. Do you need a Deluxe sized Prime and Megatron? Do you want to pay extra for them, since they come with crap you may (or may not) want and there's a premium on the price?

I would recommend Voyager Prime over Deluxe Prime just for the robot mode, since it's much more true to the character and more aesthetically pleasing. But Deluxe Prime is a good toy, and there are lots of nice touches. This is one of the best deluxe scaledowns and it's a great Prime.

Megatron makes it tougher. It looks like Voyager Megatron is going to be unpainted, which makes this one nicer in that respect. Voyager Megatron will no doubt be more detailed and more substantial, just like Voyager Prime. But Deluxe Megatron looks fantastic.

I'm glad that I got this set. My brain tells me it's overpriced, but the figures are really good. While I don't like the Entertainment Pack concept (and I think doing it again with Bee and Screamer is simply stupid, as the things aren't selling that well with figures you can't get any other way), I do like supporting figures that are this high quality.[/QUOTE]
How much $ was it? I saw a post somewhere that it was $19.99. That sounds like $10 for each figure, and then you get extra little figures and dvd.
 
Its $20, which isn't expensive at all considering that, as you said, its $10 per deluxe figure. I might be wrong but everything I'm reading states $20. If he bought them at TRU, he's probably paying what I call the "TRU Tax," where at least here in FL the local TRU is $3 - $5 more expensive on everything Transformers.

At $20 though, when you consider that Hasbro just increased the price of all of their 3.75" figures, like Marvel Universe, Star Wars and G.I Joe, to $9 a piece, $10 for a Deluxe is an incredibly good deal (not to mention you get extra stuff with the pack).

I'm surprised Transformers didn't see an increase but the shrinking of the figures is what is probably stopping that, as they have been getting noticeably smaller starting with DOTM. I can live with that as these Prime figures are pretty good.

I wouldn't be surprised if we hit $15 for a deluxe sooner or later as the standard. I never thought we'd see $9 for a Marvel Universe, considering they have a) barely any accessories and b) Hasbro removed the stands for the figures while increasing the price so who knows.
 
[quote name='dv8mad']Hi, still looking for a RiD Ultra Magnus to combine with my Prime.
Anyone have one available? PM please?

RID_Ultra_Magnus_Toy.jpg
[/QUOTE]

I have him in a box somewhere... if I can find him, I'll let you know.
 
I swear I saw it would be 30.00, plus poor blandstalker has the "Canada tax" of TF's being more expensive there (pretty sure).

Another great review though! Just praying these and the other FE figs come here ASAP (or at all...)
 
Holy crap on a stick! News from UK Toyfair is off the hook! Oh, and before anyone asks, no pics, as photography wasn't allowed :(

8 new Generations figs, including figs from Fall of Cybertron (new game). Only FoC confirmed so far is Jazz.

NEW CITY BOT! Optimus Maximus is a Cyberverse city playset that transforms into a robot! Apparently sized between leader and ultimate size.

Possibly even more exiting (for me)? New KREO! I thought the line was dead since we hadn't heard anything. New Movie-verse, G1 inspired, and PRIME Kre-O sets, including... Devestator:

Kre-O

New Kre-O sets were on display including the following

1) Decepticon Ambush - 4 Kreon pack with small accessories and a base to battle on

2) Cycle Chase - Prowl and 2 of his troops face off against a Decepticon, again comes with small accessory set and base

3) Kre-O Decepticon Helicopter - the robot with no name looks a lot like Starscream in robot mode and is yellow and red, comes with 3 Kreons and quad bike

4) Kre-O Stealth Bumblebee - new mold Bumblebee comes in black with 3 Kreons and what looks like the checkpoint from DOTM

5) Transformers Prime Kre-O Race Car Showdown - Knock Out and Wheeljack face off in this 2 pack each with the standard Kreons mini figure.

6) Kre-O Optimus Vs Megatron - G1 style set featuring an all new Optimus Prime vs G1 style Megatron who changes into a tank and not a walther comes with mini building and 3 kreons.

7) Kre-O Devastator - 9 in 1 playset - a mix of G1 style robots and movie tradition means you get 4 standard robots in movie Devy colours building seperate vehicles or the might Devastator - for those worried no he doesn't look anything like the hulking movie character. Comes with a slew of Kreons and construction environment.


The biggest problem for me is do I buy the Kre-O sets when I see them, or wait a while to see if Amazon discounts them 50% off again :D

Note: Information from http://www.fullmetalhero.com/content/fmh-live-coverage-uk-toy-fair-2012-2737/
 
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[quote name='Zmonkay']I swear I saw it would be 30.00, plus poor blandstalker has the "Canada tax" of TF's being more expensive there (pretty sure).[/QUOTE]

MSRP in Canada is (no joke) 44.99. I bought it for $30. Based on past trends, US TRUs will probably charge $34.99, though it's the same price here as the Rage over Cybertron 3 pack, so whatever they charge for that in the US.

TRU is the only place to get Transformers Prime First Edition. It's unknown if other retailers will get the Entertainment Pack when Prime is released everywhere (likely) but it probably won't be $20. It's also unknown if the Deluxe Megatron and Prime will be released on their own. Also likely, but not assured. TF: Animated had a similar Prime/Megs/DVD pack, and while you could later get just the Prime, the Deluxe Megatron was never released on its own.

Takara is releasing just Megatron as a Deluxe in Japan...but importing that would probably cost you the same as the whole Entertainment Pack.
 
[quote name='Zmonkay']Holy crap on a stick! News from UK Toyfair is off the hook! Oh, and before anyone asks, no pics, as photography wasn't allowed :(

8 new Generations figs, including figs from Fall of Cybertron (new game). Only FoC confirmed so far is Jazz.

NEW CITY BOT! Optimus Maximus is a Cyberverse city playset that transforms into a robot! Apparently sized between leader and ultimate size.

Possibly even more exiting (for me)? New KREO! I thought the line was dead since we hadn't heard anything. New Movie-verse, G1 inspired, and PRIME Kre-O sets, including... Devestator:

Kre-O

New Kre-O sets were on display including the following

1) Decepticon Ambush - 4 Kreon pack with small accessories and a base to battle on

2) Cycle Chase - Prowl and 2 of his troops face off against a Decepticon, again comes with small accessory set and base

3) Kre-O Decepticon Helicopter - the robot with no name looks a lot like Starscream in robot mode and is yellow and red, comes with 3 Kreons and quad bike

4) Kre-O Stealth Bumblebee - new mold Bumblebee comes in black with 3 Kreons and what looks like the checkpoint from DOTM

5) Transformers Prime Kre-O Race Car Showdown - Knock Out and Wheeljack face off in this 2 pack each with the standard Kreons mini figure.

6) Kre-O Optimus Vs Megatron - G1 style set featuring an all new Optimus Prime vs G1 style Megatron who changes into a tank and not a walther comes with mini building and 3 kreons.

7) Kre-O Devastator - 9 in 1 playset - a mix of G1 style robots and movie tradition means you get 4 standard robots in movie Devy colours building seperate vehicles or the might Devastator - for those worried no he doesn't look anything like the hulking movie character. Comes with a slew of Kreons and construction environment.


The biggest problem for me is do I buy the Kre-O sets when I see them, or wait a while to see if Amazon discounts them 50% off again :D

Note: Information from http://www.fullmetalhero.com/content/fmh-live-coverage-uk-toy-fair-2012-2737/[/QUOTE]



Thanks for the info. Me and my son are all into the kreo sets and this is great news especially the devastator set.
 
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8 new Generations figs, including figs from Fall of Cybertron (new game). Only FoC confirmed so far is Jazz.
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At TFW, they made it sound like there are 8 new FoC figures under Generations branding, not a mix of both new Generation figures and FoC figures. People in the comments who are at Toyfair said so as well, and that the figures will all be deluxe sized.

I hope its actually all FoC, because you know they are going to roll out FoC Optimus, Megatron and Bumblebee, killing three additional slots already. This way, we have four slots left open for actual new figures for once. I'd love it if they didn't actually bother with those three this time, considering we already got figures based on their game look and they were decent figures already.

We might see a FoC Starscream, but after that, who knows. I just read there is a rumor one of the figures "might" be Grimlock, but I gotta see it to believe it... Hasbro isn't big on making one shot molds these days.

Also, there are going to be Leader Class Prime figures... surprise surprise, its just Optimus Prime and Bumblebee again. Also, they state that they have been simplified over previous leaders but... weren't the previous leaders, like DOTM Ironhide, already simplified?

Man, Hasbro is just notorious for focusing on one character and cranking out infinite versions of it. Who are these kids who overwhelmingly love Bumblebee? And Duke, for that matter?
 
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Looks like the US isn't getting the rest of the First Edition figures as it seems the mainline series has started to hit TRU:

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers...rmers-prime-main-line-released-in-usa-174227/

TF: Prime main line Wave 1 toys (Soundwave, Wheeljack and Cliffjumper) were found at a TRU in California.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/trans...-editions-showing-up-ebay-10.html#post7168203

Someone posted a receipt scan, but you gotta be a member to see it. They ring up at $13.99 (there's that $2 TRU tax.)

I really doubt we're getting the rest of the First Edition figures now.. why would TRU bother when they have moved onto the actual main line? It seems doubtful they even made it to the US, as there was never one US sighting. Maybe they'll show up at HTS or something, it would be a shame to miss out on that Bulkhead. What a screw up of a line that whole First Edition nonsense ended up being. Can't imagine Hasbro did well financially on that one.

This does make sense why my TRU completely removed every DOTM figure from the pegs, though. The TF area was completely empty except for one Warpath and one Kup.
 
maybe TRU will have the RID figs "exclusive" for a short time, like they did the handful for FE's, while the rest of the FE's release elsewhere (Walmart, Target, etc?) If they ever do show up on HBTS, we're fucked. They'll only be up for like 5 minutes before they sell out.

I can only hope at this point that Hasbro gets its head out of its ass and either finds a way to release the rest of the FE's, repackages them as RID, or that their intense love of repaints means we'll see them eventually... sigh.
 
[quote name='Zmonkay']maybe TRU will have the RID figs "exclusive" for a short time, like they did the handful for FE's, while the rest of the FE's release elsewhere (Walmart, Target, etc?) If they ever do show up on HBTS, we're fucked. They'll only be up for like 5 minutes before they sell out.

I can only hope at this point that Hasbro gets its head out of its ass and either finds a way to release the rest of the FE's, repackages them as RID, or that their intense love of repaints means we'll see them eventually... sigh.[/QUOTE]

Yea, it seems TRU is getting them first, and other stores are rolling them out by late Feb. There is no chance of Wal-Mart / Target getting FE figs I think... both stores just finished a reset for the toy department and if they had FE figs, that's when they would have gone out.

TRU also got the new Marvel Legends in before any other retailer too... maybe Hasbro has some kind of agreement with them? I wish they'd stop.

Prime figures have been spotted in MO as well, so they seem to be starting west and heading east.

Want some more bad news? Here is the case ratio:

2 Wheeljack
2 Cliffjumper
1 Soundwave
3 Bumblebee

Is it too much to ask for a balanced case ratio? Swap in a Soundwave for a Bumblebee to make it completely even?
 
I hate double posting, but I found this on TFW Zmonkay -- AllSpark asked about FE figures to Hasbro and got a really clear answer:

" Many fans probably have noticed the lack of Transformers Prime First Edition toys at Toys R Us stores. The Allspark.com sent an inquiry about this and here is the answer we received:

Answer:
Prime First Edition was a limited release. Toys R Us stores in each market chose from a variety of assortments available to tease the launch of the 2012 Transformers Prime Robots in Disguise Line.

The main line of Robots in Disguise is the new Prime line for 2012. There are no plans at this time for additional Prime First Edition figures, but if there is a demand for them, we may look at it again in the future."

So it seems TRU's in the US market didn't "choose" the assortment that included the entertainment pack, the voyagers or Cliffjumper, the figures were only planned for TRU and there is pretty much no chance we'll get what we missed in-store. Apparently the Canadian market chose to stock all of them and our friends across the pond in the UK had no say in the matter as they aren't getting the figures at all.
 
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Yeah, the stocking of these things is bogus. I actually cracked and ordered what I could from BBTS. I think they'll probably end up at Marshall's or something eventually, but I figure this will save me the gas.
 
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