First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops
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Anyone reading this a Pops fan? Well if you are, then you'll love this news. We now have images from Funko themselves about the set made for the Transformers Rise of the Beasts film. However, they are based on older designs, which is most apparent with Mirage and Primal. Let us know if you will be getting any.
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Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161501)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on May 16th, 2023 @ 1:04am CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on May 16th, 2023 @ 1:04am CDT
Well, these look like an upgrade from previous POPs! Never collected them, even for properties that have no other toy representation, because the big, all-black eyes make it look like thousands of celebrities and fictional characters had their eyes gouged out and replaced with buttons by the witch from Coraline, but these bot sure bucked the trend, and Arcee looks pretty tempting...on sale at least.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161509)
Posted by Brokebot on May 16th, 2023 @ 4:01am CDT
Posted by Brokebot on May 16th, 2023 @ 4:01am CDT
I have never understood the appeal of those things.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161513)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 16th, 2023 @ 4:35am CDT
Me neither. I'm not a fan of a collection of figures that have all the same face.
But these Bay-Pops are especially creepy and ugly.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 16th, 2023 @ 4:35am CDT
Brokebot wrote:I have never understood the appeal of those things.
Me neither. I'm not a fan of a collection of figures that have all the same face.
But these Bay-Pops are especially creepy and ugly.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161524)
Posted by william-james88 on May 16th, 2023 @ 8:29am CDT
Cheap and collectible with a reference to whatever a fan of a particular genre might be into.
Posted by william-james88 on May 16th, 2023 @ 8:29am CDT
Brokebot wrote:I have never understood the appeal of those things.
Cheap and collectible with a reference to whatever a fan of a particular genre might be into.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161526)
Posted by Emerje on May 16th, 2023 @ 9:00am CDT
Man, Bumblebee is really making me want some KFC right now.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on May 16th, 2023 @ 9:00am CDT
Man, Bumblebee is really making me want some KFC right now.
Emerje
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161527)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 16th, 2023 @ 9:28am CDT
The highly speculative secondary market would like to have a word...
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 16th, 2023 @ 9:28am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Brokebot wrote:I have never understood the appeal of those things.
Cheap and collectible with a reference to whatever a fan of a particular genre might be into.
The highly speculative secondary market would like to have a word...
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161600)
Posted by william-james88 on May 16th, 2023 @ 4:31pm CDT
By that point, they are already bought, the question was why they were bought in the first place. They are a really cheap investment if that's the goal.
Posted by william-james88 on May 16th, 2023 @ 4:31pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Brokebot wrote:I have never understood the appeal of those things.
Cheap and collectible with a reference to whatever a fan of a particular genre might be into.
The highly speculative secondary market would like to have a word...
By that point, they are already bought, the question was why they were bought in the first place. They are a really cheap investment if that's the goal.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161601)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 16th, 2023 @ 4:36pm CDT
Oh yeah, at the very basis, they are cheap.
But now, there's so much and so many duplicate characters that some stores are overwhelmed. Some even had stopped ordering new stock like my local geek store. Funko even had to bury a few million$ of stock à la E.T for Atari cartridges!
Like, how many Mando Childs does one need? But still, new Funko are still appearing. Are the Funko Pop market imploding à la Beanie Babies or not?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 16th, 2023 @ 4:36pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Brokebot wrote:I have never understood the appeal of those things.
Cheap and collectible with a reference to whatever a fan of a particular genre might be into.
The highly speculative secondary market would like to have a word...
By that point, they are already bought, the question was why they were bought in the first place. They are a really cheap investment if that's the goal.
Oh yeah, at the very basis, they are cheap.
But now, there's so much and so many duplicate characters that some stores are overwhelmed. Some even had stopped ordering new stock like my local geek store. Funko even had to bury a few million$ of stock à la E.T for Atari cartridges!
Like, how many Mando Childs does one need? But still, new Funko are still appearing. Are the Funko Pop market imploding à la Beanie Babies or not?
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161618)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 16th, 2023 @ 6:50pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 16th, 2023 @ 6:50pm CDT
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161622)
Posted by Brokebot on May 16th, 2023 @ 7:00pm CDT
Damn, now that's funny right there.
Posted by Brokebot on May 16th, 2023 @ 7:00pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Man, Bumblebee is really making me want some KFC right now.
Damn, now that's funny right there.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161666)
Posted by william-james88 on May 17th, 2023 @ 11:43am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 17th, 2023 @ 11:43am CDT
Our previous news of Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops had no traction and mainly negative comments. So we get it, most of the TF fans community does not like Pops. But, what if I told you one of the Rise of the Beasts Pops was ... an exclusive? That's right, Rhinox, who is in his beast mode looking rather cute, will be a Target exclusive. You can see the images below.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161667)
Posted by william-james88 on May 17th, 2023 @ 11:56am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 17th, 2023 @ 11:56am CDT
We have some good news and bad news. The good news is that two new Takara exclusive Transformers figures have been unveiled. The bad news is that they will be very hard for people to obtain as they are linked to a national level promotion.
The figures revealed are Transformers Studio Series SS-EX Nemesis Prime and Kingdom KD-EX Burning Optimus Primal, who is based off of the Burning Convoy deco we've had before for Primal toys in Japan.
These two figures are tied to a promotion where you can buy these toys when you buy a ticket for the Rise of the Beasts movie through Loppi for a total of 7330 Yen. The promotion is from June 1st to August 3rd and the toys will be delivered after, January 4, 2024. You can get more info on that here.
Japanese fans can bypass this for Primal who should also be available at the HMV website (wow HMV exclusive, takes me back) for 5940 Yen.
No news for any release outside of Japan, though they may be available on e-bay or through collector shops in limited quantities like previous promotional exclusives (remember Transformers Adventure Dogfight?).
The figures revealed are Transformers Studio Series SS-EX Nemesis Prime and Kingdom KD-EX Burning Optimus Primal, who is based off of the Burning Convoy deco we've had before for Primal toys in Japan.
These two figures are tied to a promotion where you can buy these toys when you buy a ticket for the Rise of the Beasts movie through Loppi for a total of 7330 Yen. The promotion is from June 1st to August 3rd and the toys will be delivered after, January 4, 2024. You can get more info on that here.
Japanese fans can bypass this for Primal who should also be available at the HMV website (wow HMV exclusive, takes me back) for 5940 Yen.
No news for any release outside of Japan, though they may be available on e-bay or through collector shops in limited quantities like previous promotional exclusives (remember Transformers Adventure Dogfight?).
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161668)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on May 17th, 2023 @ 12:35pm CDT
Posted by Till-all-R1 on May 17th, 2023 @ 12:35pm CDT
That Nemesis Prime look pretty darn cool, doubt I'll be able to get it though!
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161669)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 17th, 2023 @ 12:48pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 17th, 2023 @ 12:48pm CDT
Ah, Nemesis and Burning.
Both will be sclapers fodder.
Sad.
Both will be sclapers fodder.
Sad.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161671)
Posted by Perceptor1996 on May 17th, 2023 @ 12:57pm CDT
Posted by Perceptor1996 on May 17th, 2023 @ 12:57pm CDT
This guy looks more like a pony with horn on it's nose then a rhino to me.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161672)
Posted by Seibertron on May 17th, 2023 @ 2:00pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on May 17th, 2023 @ 2:00pm CDT
That's awesome that Funko was able to remold a My Little Pony mold for Rhinox. 
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161673)
Posted by cloudballoon on May 17th, 2023 @ 2:53pm CDT
Exactly my thoughts too. Even the pose is MLP.
Could've at least change to a front-facing, charging pose... It's what we've seen in every trailers so far!
Posted by cloudballoon on May 17th, 2023 @ 2:53pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:That's awesome that Funko was able to remold a My Little Pony mold for Rhinox.
Exactly my thoughts too. Even the pose is MLP.
Could've at least change to a front-facing, charging pose... It's what we've seen in every trailers so far!
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161685)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 17th, 2023 @ 5:36pm CDT
An undead, Borg-ed Pony.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 17th, 2023 @ 5:36pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:That's awesome that Funko was able to remold a My Little Pony mold for Rhinox.
An undead, Borg-ed Pony.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161687)
Posted by Brokebot on May 17th, 2023 @ 6:01pm CDT
Does this make Rhinox a Brony?
Posted by Brokebot on May 17th, 2023 @ 6:01pm CDT
Does this make Rhinox a Brony?
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161689)
Posted by Emerje on May 17th, 2023 @ 8:36pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on May 17th, 2023 @ 8:36pm CDT
Why did they have to go and call Burning Convoy a Kingdom figure? Now my WFC collection is no longer complete! 
Hopefully it turns up on Pulse or someone like BBTS gets a few in...
My Little Rhinox is kinda cute.
Emerje
Hopefully it turns up on Pulse or someone like BBTS gets a few in...My Little Rhinox is kinda cute.
Emerje
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161690)
Posted by Siger on May 18th, 2023 @ 12:20am CDT
Posted by Siger on May 18th, 2023 @ 12:20am CDT
There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161691)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 18th, 2023 @ 1:23am CDT
A K.O will never have the same worth as an original in a collection.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 18th, 2023 @ 1:23am CDT
Siger wrote:There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...
A K.O will never have the same worth as an original in a collection.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161692)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 18th, 2023 @ 2:00am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 18th, 2023 @ 2:00am CDT
Does anyone know if Walmart started putting out their ROTB exclusives yet?
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161696)
Posted by Cheetron on May 18th, 2023 @ 6:50am CDT
I bought it. Instant regret. He was so loose, he couldn't stand up with his legs bending at the knee, falling tonthe side and hips so loose. Pieces about fell off. Looked good in box. Super glue couldn't help.
Posted by Cheetron on May 18th, 2023 @ 6:50am CDT
Siger wrote:There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...
I bought it. Instant regret. He was so loose, he couldn't stand up with his legs bending at the knee, falling tonthe side and hips so loose. Pieces about fell off. Looked good in box. Super glue couldn't help.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161697)
Posted by Cheetron on May 18th, 2023 @ 8:19am CDT
Posted by Cheetron on May 18th, 2023 @ 8:19am CDT
Just checked the target app. My little rhinox is $64.99 online wtf!!!
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161698)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 18th, 2023 @ 8:36am CDT
That's just the hosted reseller syndrome.
Walmart and Amazon does the same.
But I wonder...
WHO BUY FROM THESE OVERPRICED LISTINGS?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 18th, 2023 @ 8:36am CDT
Cheetron wrote:Just checked the target app. My little rhinox is $64.99 online wtf!!!
That's just the hosted reseller syndrome.
Walmart and Amazon does the same.
But I wonder...
WHO BUY FROM THESE OVERPRICED LISTINGS?
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161699)
Posted by Cheetron on May 18th, 2023 @ 8:54am CDT
True. After seeing they made the stranger things Eddie funky, target exclusive that went for over $100, I was tempted just in case. I know better but still... lol
Posted by Cheetron on May 18th, 2023 @ 8:54am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Cheetron wrote:Just checked the target app. My little rhinox is $64.99 online wtf!!!
That's just the hosted reseller syndrome.
Walmart and Amazon does the same.
But I wonder...
WHO BUY FROM THESE OVERPRICED LISTINGS?
True. After seeing they made the stranger things Eddie funky, target exclusive that went for over $100, I was tempted just in case. I know better but still... lol
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161700)
Posted by Emerje on May 18th, 2023 @ 9:41am CDT
+1
Grandparents, people that can't be bothered to shop around, and people with more money than sense. What really kills me is when I see something listed by TFSource and I know it's cheaper on their site.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on May 18th, 2023 @ 9:41am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Siger wrote:There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...
A K.O will never have the same worth as an original in a collection.
+1-Kanrabat- wrote:Cheetron wrote:Just checked the target app. My little rhinox is $64.99 online wtf!!!
That's just the hosted reseller syndrome.
Walmart and Amazon does the same.
But I wonder...
WHO BUY FROM THESE OVERPRICED LISTINGS?
Grandparents, people that can't be bothered to shop around, and people with more money than sense. What really kills me is when I see something listed by TFSource and I know it's cheaper on their site.
Emerje
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161702)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 18th, 2023 @ 10:37am CDT
I see people brag about it on Facebook, that they make enough that they don't have to worry about paying extra. They don't realize that paying those prices just encourages more scalping.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 18th, 2023 @ 10:37am CDT
Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Siger wrote:There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...
A K.O will never have the same worth as an original in a collection.
-Kanrabat- wrote:Cheetron wrote:Just checked the target app. My little rhinox is $64.99 online wtf!!!
That's just the hosted reseller syndrome.
Walmart and Amazon does the same.
But I wonder...
WHO BUY FROM THESE OVERPRICED LISTINGS?
Grandparents, people that can't be bothered to shop around, and people with more money than sense. What really kills me is when I see something listed by TFSource and I know it's cheaper on their site.
Emerje
I see people brag about it on Facebook, that they make enough that they don't have to worry about paying extra. They don't realize that paying those prices just encourages more scalping.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161703)
Posted by Siger on May 18th, 2023 @ 10:38am CDT
Sorry to hear that. My copy was perfect though, the plastic felt more solid than the OG. The legs are actually tight and pegs into the tabs, unlike the original version. The only loose part was the gun really didn't peg into the trailer hitch hole, the hole was bigger than the OG's.
Posted by Siger on May 18th, 2023 @ 10:38am CDT
Cheetron wrote:Siger wrote:There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...
I bought it. Instant regret. He was so loose, he couldn't stand up with his legs bending at the knee, falling tonthe side and hips so loose. Pieces about fell off. Looked good in box. Super glue couldn't help.
Sorry to hear that. My copy was perfect though, the plastic felt more solid than the OG. The legs are actually tight and pegs into the tabs, unlike the original version. The only loose part was the gun really didn't peg into the trailer hitch hole, the hole was bigger than the OG's.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161704)
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on May 18th, 2023 @ 11:10am CDT
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on May 18th, 2023 @ 11:10am CDT
Hopefully we get a redeco of Legacy Leo Prime as Flash Lio Convoy.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161705)
Posted by DeathReviews on May 18th, 2023 @ 11:55am CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on May 18th, 2023 @ 11:55am CDT
Funko Pops.... do people still collect those...?
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161706)
Posted by Cheetron on May 18th, 2023 @ 12:03pm CDT
Thanks. I'm glad his weapon was at least right so I could reuse it. But he looks good when I get him standing upright lol
Posted by Cheetron on May 18th, 2023 @ 12:03pm CDT
Siger wrote:Cheetron wrote:Siger wrote:There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...
I bought it. Instant regret. He was so loose, he couldn't stand up with his legs bending at the knee, falling tonthe side and hips so loose. Pieces about fell off. Looked good in box. Super glue couldn't help.
Sorry to hear that. My copy was perfect though, the plastic felt more solid than the OG. The legs are actually tight and pegs into the tabs, unlike the original version. The only loose part was the gun really didn't peg into the trailer hitch hole, the hole was bigger than the OG's.
Thanks. I'm glad his weapon was at least right so I could reuse it. But he looks good when I get him standing upright lol
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161707)
Posted by Siger on May 18th, 2023 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by Siger on May 18th, 2023 @ 12:16pm CDT
Sometimes good KOs get KO versions of them made so it's hard to tell what are the good/bad versions of them on the market. The one I have uses screws instead of pins in the knees so maybe you can tighten yours up a bit with a screwdriver. Oh and the weapon on my copy fits into the hands fine, it just doesn't go into the trailer hitch in alt mode.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161708)
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on May 18th, 2023 @ 12:55pm CDT
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on May 18th, 2023 @ 12:55pm CDT
Damn! I knew I'd never be getting the Masterpiece version of Burning Primal, but knowing I probably can't get this version kinda blows. Despite that garish color scheme, there's just something about that gold and red that I need. I really hope Hasbro and co use the Primal mold a few more times, it's really solid.
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Posted by Cheesinator on May 18th, 2023 @ 2:07pm CDT
Posted by Cheesinator on May 18th, 2023 @ 2:07pm CDT
Oh man that Nemesis Prime is very cool. Might finally make use of the fact that I've got some friends living out in Japan...
What's funny is that Funko Pop collectors probably wonder the same about us!
DeathReviews wrote:Funko Pops.... do people still collect those...?
What's funny is that Funko Pop collectors probably wonder the same about us!
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161714)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 18th, 2023 @ 4:50pm CDT
Funko Pops are far from dead. Most geek stores have at least 1/4 of their store space dedicated to those damn things.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 18th, 2023 @ 4:50pm CDT
Cheesinator wrote:Oh man that Nemesis Prime is very cool. Might finally make use of the fact that I've got some friends living out in Japan...DeathReviews wrote:Funko Pops.... do people still collect those...?
What's funny is that Funko Pop collectors probably wonder the same about us!
Funko Pops are far from dead. Most geek stores have at least 1/4 of their store space dedicated to those damn things.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161715)
Posted by Brokebot on May 18th, 2023 @ 4:56pm CDT
Back when we had a local ThinkGeek store, half the store was dedicated to the damn things. I never actually saw anyone buy one whenever I was there.
Again, I have never understood the appeal.
Posted by Brokebot on May 18th, 2023 @ 4:56pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Cheesinator wrote:Oh man that Nemesis Prime is very cool. Might finally make use of the fact that I've got some friends living out in Japan...DeathReviews wrote:Funko Pops.... do people still collect those...?
What's funny is that Funko Pop collectors probably wonder the same about us!
Funko Pops are far from dead. Most geek stores have at least 1/4 of their store space dedicated to those damn things.
Back when we had a local ThinkGeek store, half the store was dedicated to the damn things. I never actually saw anyone buy one whenever I was there.
Again, I have never understood the appeal.
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Posted by william-james88 on May 18th, 2023 @ 7:08pm CDT
Which would those be?
Posted by william-james88 on May 18th, 2023 @ 7:08pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Does anyone know if Walmart started putting out their ROTB exclusives yet?
Which would those be?
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161718)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 18th, 2023 @ 7:14pm CDT
The Bumblebee movie repaints
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 18th, 2023 @ 7:14pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Does anyone know if Walmart started putting out their ROTB exclusives yet?
Which would those be?
The Bumblebee movie repaints
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 18th, 2023 @ 7:46pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 18th, 2023 @ 7:46pm CDT
I am very disappointed with the release of that Nemesis, I want that!
I found Rhinox in Walmart this week. I gotta say, I think he is the best bang for the buck of the voyagers, followed by Prime and then Primal. He is fun.
I also got the Arcee beast combiner. I plan to get one of each gimmick. She is pretty fun. bike mode kinda sucks, but I like the combined mode, especially the helmet sculpt.
Some group shots
I found Rhinox in Walmart this week. I gotta say, I think he is the best bang for the buck of the voyagers, followed by Prime and then Primal. He is fun.
I also got the Arcee beast combiner. I plan to get one of each gimmick. She is pretty fun. bike mode kinda sucks, but I like the combined mode, especially the helmet sculpt.
Some group shots
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161739)
Posted by william-james88 on May 18th, 2023 @ 11:11pm CDT
Those were found in the US already and not at Walmart so I guess they aren't Walmart exclusives after all.
Posted by william-james88 on May 18th, 2023 @ 11:11pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Does anyone know if Walmart started putting out their ROTB exclusives yet?
Which would those be?
The Bumblebee movie repaints
Those were found in the US already and not at Walmart so I guess they aren't Walmart exclusives after all.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161741)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 18th, 2023 @ 11:23pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 18th, 2023 @ 11:23pm CDT
There will be some restock for sure, but I'm kicking myself for skipping the croc "targetmaster". It would be fun with my Croc Skin-suit Primal. If I find it again in store, I'll be getting it.
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Posted by Cheesinator on May 19th, 2023 @ 2:35pm CDT
Very cool group shots; I'm kinda impressed how the factions share their respective aesthetic quite well. Kinda used to seeing factions look quite jumbled (even guys like the SS Constructicons).
Posted by Cheesinator on May 19th, 2023 @ 2:35pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am very disappointed with the release of that Nemesis, I want that!
I found Rhinox in Walmart this week. I gotta say, I think he is the best bang for the buck of the voyagers, followed by Prime and then Primal. He is fun.
I also got the Arcee beast combiner. I plan to get one of each gimmick. She is pretty fun. bike mode kinda sucks, but I like the combined mode, especially the helmet sculpt.
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Some group shots
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Very cool group shots; I'm kinda impressed how the factions share their respective aesthetic quite well. Kinda used to seeing factions look quite jumbled (even guys like the SS Constructicons).
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 19th, 2023 @ 4:15pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 19th, 2023 @ 4:15pm CDT
Something I was thinking about but couldn't confirm until now. The "Kid" friendly toys are all under the Beast Alliance subline. The voyagers and deluxes don't have that labeling. I think those are just meant to be regular "Generations" style figures.
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Posted by Emerje on May 19th, 2023 @ 8:43pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on May 19th, 2023 @ 8:43pm CDT
With them making a figure as sought after as Nemesis Prime an exclusive I have to wonder how empty the seats are going to be at the Japanese theaters from people just buying multiple tickets just so they can sell the figures. I'm guessing they'll be digital tickets so they're unlikely to resell them.
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Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161790)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 19th, 2023 @ 8:46pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 19th, 2023 @ 8:46pm CDT
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161791)
Posted by M. Spector on May 19th, 2023 @ 9:51pm CDT
Posted by M. Spector on May 19th, 2023 @ 9:51pm CDT
My local Target had a huge restock pile of the Battle Masters, so scored me a little Optimus Primal hand cannon Across the street walvart had, oddly, one SS Airrazor but also the mainline Rhinox! Which, having him in hand in the store i heavily considered getting just for the neatness of em, even if the Rhino mode is a brick. Moreover Im not sure how hard it will be after the fact to find the mainline stuff, compared to Studio Series stuff
Across the street walvart had, oddly, one SS Airrazor but also the mainline Rhinox! Which, having him in hand in the store i heavily considered getting just for the neatness of em, even if the Rhino mode is a brick. Moreover Im not sure how hard it will be after the fact to find the mainline stuff, compared to Studio Series stuff
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161825)
Posted by Deathbymonkeys on May 20th, 2023 @ 2:58pm CDT
I actually found 3 Voyager Primals and an Optimus at my walmart an hour ago. Grabbed Optimus. They are in retail now. WA state.
Posted by Deathbymonkeys on May 20th, 2023 @ 2:58pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:This article is more to shed light on a fact that many people in the west may not know about. As many americans are aware, global distribution will cause local shortages and imbalances in supply and demand. We saw that with Cosmos, where the UK got an ample supply while the rest of the world did not and with Galaxy Shuttle, where Canada got a very healthy supply. But, a Yoda would say, there is another, right now. And it's the voyager class figures from the Rise of the Beasts line, the toyline aimed towards kids which many fans have chosen to ignore.
Of course, not all collectors, and that's where the heat is coming from. Unlike the Rise of the Beasts figures released in the Studio Series line, the mainline toys are not widely available in online collector shops across the world, and not all are on various national Amazon sites either. So, believe it or not, that voyager Optimus and Optimus Primal you may see in your local Walmart are highly coveted, since there is no way but through brick and mortar retail to get them. And we all know how that type of distribution can turn out.
Due to this, both are selling for over MSRP online right now, with Optimus Primal selling for double his price due to being shortpacked. These were both toys which fans laughed out of the room due to lackluster paint jobs and poor sizes. As valid as those points may be, this comes to show that you never know how lucky you may be to have a toy available and you never know what can become a hot commodity in this hobby.
I actually found 3 Voyager Primals and an Optimus at my walmart an hour ago. Grabbed Optimus. They are in retail now. WA state.
Re: First Look at Transformers Rise of the Beasts Funko Pops (2161844)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 20th, 2023 @ 6:20pm CDT
They're more akin to the Deluxes of Cyberverse and the current Earthspark lines, really. "Generations" would be Studio Series
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 20th, 2023 @ 6:20pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Something I was thinking about but couldn't confirm until now. The "Kid" friendly toys are all under the Beast Alliance subline. The voyagers and deluxes don't have that labeling. I think those are just meant to be regular "Generations" style figures.
They're more akin to the Deluxes of Cyberverse and the current Earthspark lines, really. "Generations" would be Studio Series
