Generations Titan Class Metroplex at Canadian Retail
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Posted by Flux Convoy on September 2nd, 2013 @ 5:46am CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on September 4th, 2013 @ 10:44pm CDT
Posted by gen1autobot on September 4th, 2013 @ 11:56pm CDT
Flux Convoy wrote:So how are the stickers on the retail version? Are they the proper sizes? Do they stay stuck? I have the SDCC version and while the stickers looks awesome, Jesus, do they suck. I quit out of frustration.
I'm with ya on the SDCC stickers. They don't stay put for crap. Though they may look nice, they don't have the long term adhesive properties as the standard version.
Posted by dirk2243 on September 7th, 2013 @ 10:11pm CDT
gen1autobot wrote:Flux Convoy wrote:So how are the stickers on the retail version? Are they the proper sizes? Do they stay stuck? I have the SDCC version and while the stickers looks awesome, Jesus, do they suck. I quit out of frustration.
I'm with ya on the SDCC stickers. They don't stay put for crap. Though they may look nice, they don't have the long term adhesive properties as the standard version.
I find the ones at the end of his vehicle mode on his legs basically were the only ones I had trouble with sticking. I ended up using a very light coat of clear stick glue and then put some little things over them to hold them down while they dried for 24+ hours which seemed to work. But yes, it does take some serious time to apply them all. And the instruction sheet isn't the clearest on some of the city version placements. But you can figure it out looking at pictures online and what not.
Posted by gen1autobot on September 7th, 2013 @ 10:49pm CDT
Posted by Samsonator on September 11th, 2013 @ 6:41pm CDT
Canadian retail, Toys R' Us in Surrey B.C. Price: $139.99
Alongside some restocked Powerizers, some Beast Hunters, Platinum Magnus, and the Platinum Grimlock/Bruticus pack (Which is ten bucks more than Metroplex)
Posted by SpacerAM2 on September 12th, 2013 @ 8:44am CDT
Posted by optimus8771 on September 20th, 2013 @ 8:16pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on September 21st, 2013 @ 12:52pm CDT
SpacerAM2 wrote:Will walmart ever release these at their retail stores?
Yes.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers- ... e/26999292?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Posted by The_Yoyo on September 24th, 2013 @ 11:44am CDT
I have yet to see it in any retail stores in the Los Angeles area though it was also for online order on amazon.
Posted by Autobot032 on September 24th, 2013 @ 3:57pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:SpacerAM2 wrote:Will walmart ever release these at their retail stores?
Yes.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers- ... e/26999292?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
I hate to be a party pooper, but Wal*Mart's website isn't always accurate. It's been my experience that when it says "In Limited Stores" it's either never been there, won't be there, or has been in like 10 or less.
Chances are, he's online only at this point and might see retail release at Wal*Mart in their next seasonal reset, which is due just in time for Christmas, which is when he'll have the best chance of selling. That, coupled with Layaway, should help sales.
But, the rumor is that he's receiving a set amount of production pieces due to his size and price and when they're gone, they're gone. (We'll see. Hasbro's known for clogging shelves with their stuff...)
The_Yoyo wrote:I ordered a metroplex from the TRU website when they were doing pre-orders in late august - but instead of having it shipped on 9/17 I actually received mine on August 30th.
I have yet to see it in any retail stores in the Los Angeles area though it was also for online order on amazon.
Amazon's sold out. (Which is surprising.) Looks like HTS and TRU are the only ones with it still available for sale. However, BBTS still has a preorder up. I don't know if that means more are being produced or just some leftover stock from whatever warehouse... I also find it odd that they haven't received that allotment yet. That preorder was for the beginning of September and it's yet to be fulfilled... Hasbro's been shortchanging BBTS for awhile now.
Posted by MGrotusque on September 24th, 2013 @ 8:50pm CDT
Sticker price 139.99.........after taxes.......157.
There was one left at that location after i bought one.
EDIT: Unfortunately mine doesn't have any of the voice clips when the button is pushed. Just the transformation noises and stuff. Sorta bummed but whatever. Whaddya do.
Maybe if i transform him into all his modes they'll "unlock" or something. Has anyone else encountered this?
EDIT: Yep....after multiple transformations my Metroplex still doesn't have any voice sound biters when i press the bridge down. Just the transformation noises and whatnot.
Posted by ZarenPRIME on October 4th, 2013 @ 4:14pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 12th, 2013 @ 10:18am CDT
I could buy it from BBTS at 110$, but the shipping will cost 45$ and I will likely be hit by customs.
I don't mind the non talk version if it's on sale. So, let's play the waiting game.
Posted by ZarenPRIME on October 12th, 2013 @ 12:09pm CDT
ZarenPRIME wrote:Iowa says they will be getting them on Saturday.
They had a whole pallet in the morning. Not sure how many are left..
I didn't head about no sound chip in retail. So there are no voices???
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 12th, 2013 @ 1:34pm CDT
ZarenPRIME wrote:I didn't head about no sound chip in retail. So there are no voices???
Canadian versions wont talk, but they will make the beeps and pow noises. Retarded language laws, you know.
Posted by ZarenPRIME on October 12th, 2013 @ 1:56pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 12th, 2013 @ 4:29pm CDT
ZarenPRIME wrote:Language laws? I've never heard of that.
First, are you Canadian?
In Canada, especially in Québec, things for sale MUST have both French and English on the packaging. In Canada,you can sell some things with an English only box but not in Québec. That why all english only TrU exclusive must be bought from a middleman because TrU cant and wont sell them in Québec.
Many toys have English only voices that are sold in Quebec without problem for some reason. However, most toys are supposed to have a French option for the voice. If the company is too cheap to make the toy speak in both languages, the toy will only say it's name, or won't speak at all.
Posted by YRQRM0 on October 14th, 2013 @ 12:43pm CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on October 14th, 2013 @ 1:00pm CDT
YRQRM0 wrote:Just bought Metroplex at Costco for $80. Don't know if that's been officially reported yet, but definitely a great deal.
Oh yes. Reported by our own Robofreak.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... 999/28475/
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on November 3rd, 2013 @ 2:22am CST
Posted by Autobot032 on November 3rd, 2013 @ 3:42am CST
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:We REALLY need a picture of Metroplex with Verne Troyer...
*chuckles at the thought* That's awesome.
Posted by fenrir72 on November 3rd, 2013 @ 6:46am CST
Is it a shelf warmer or a no shower?
If the former, it's bad! Hasbro might not want to risk another "Titan" class figure. If the latter, well at least it isn't because no one wants him but that Hasbro's distribution sucks and leaves an window of opportunity to sell some more units.
Posted by skynet1O1 on November 5th, 2013 @ 9:30pm CST
This toy really is huge.
Posted by skynet1O1 on November 5th, 2013 @ 9:31pm CST
This toy really is huge and I think it's time for a titan Trypticon.
Posted by longsh0t on November 13th, 2013 @ 5:38pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 13th, 2013 @ 5:43pm CST
longsh0t wrote:Metroplex price dropped to $84.49 currently!
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... search&cp=
Lucky Americans. In Canada, it's still 140$ + 15% taxes.
On top of that, the Canadian version dont speak.
Posted by darkshadow on November 17th, 2013 @ 5:13am CST
After checking with my 'local' toy store
not on their system,
doubt it'll be in my stocking this holiday
Posted by darkshadow on November 17th, 2013 @ 5:13am CST
After checking with my 'local' toy store
not on their system,
doubt it'll be in my stocking this holiday
Posted by darkshadow on November 17th, 2013 @ 5:15am CST
After checking with my 'local' toy store (Smyths Cork)
not on their system,
( think I got on their bad side by saying that the commercial saying that it was available in all good toy stores being true)
doubt it'll be in my stocking this holiday
Posted by Cobalt Prime on November 26th, 2013 @ 5:34pm CST
darkshadow wrote:( think I got on their bad side by saying that the commercial saying that it was available in all good toy stores being true)
LMAO,Classic! Tell it to 'em like it is!
Posted by NecaPrime on November 27th, 2013 @ 5:08am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 27th, 2013 @ 4:13pm CST
At 140$ + 15% taxes for the one that don't talk is a big nope for now.
Posted by Fox Thiagarajan on December 28th, 2013 @ 11:26am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 28th, 2013 @ 2:41pm CST
Let.s hope I will not be butt-raped by customs. It's expensive enough as it is.
Posted by Shockwave7 on January 14th, 2014 @ 7:52pm CST
In the official product description (on TRU, Hasbro Toy Store, and Hasbro's web page) it boasts that Metroplex has a 'chomping jaw'. I have inspected the figure very closely, and the face (including the mouth and jaw) is one solid piece of plastic. I have gone over the thing from stem to stern, and in no way is there any switch, trigger, button or lever which makes the jaw 'chomp'. Nor is there any other part of the figure which might be construed to be a 'jaw'.
It would seem that this feature got nixed from the final product. But if so, that means Hasbro and it's retailers of choice would do wisely to update their official product feature lists for Metroplex. Otherwise - it's false advertising, and you can get SUED for that...
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 16th, 2014 @ 4:35am CST
Of course, I got shafted by customs. So, my 110$ Metroplex that came from BBTS ended up costing me a bit over 190$CAN total. Sigh. Nevertheless, he's not mute like the Canadian version. Look at this glorious basterd!
No regrets in the slightest.
Also,
BBTS IS NOW OUT OF STOCK OF THE REGULAR AMERICAN METROPLEX.
I bought him just in time.
Posted by fenrir72 on January 20th, 2014 @ 12:33am CST
Posted by Cobalt Prime on February 3rd, 2014 @ 10:52pm CST
Posted by megatronus on February 6th, 2014 @ 5:10pm CST
Cobalt Prime wrote:In addition to the lack of any other TF stuff following the holiday apocolypse, there is no sign of any Metroplex gracing the shelves at retail now. Will they ever return, or is Hasbro done producing them for good?
BBTS has the Takara version for $200 - not a terrible price. Also, they have the Hasbro version for $150 on preorder (less good).
But yea, Metroplex at brick & mortar retail has been dry for some time now.
Posted by Cobalt Prime on February 8th, 2014 @ 7:21am CST
megatronus wrote:Cobalt Prime wrote:In addition to the lack of any other TF stuff following the holiday apocolypse, there is no sign of any Metroplex gracing the shelves at retail now. Will they ever return, or is Hasbro done producing them for good?
BBTS has the Takara version for $200 - not a terrible price. Also, they have the Hasbro version for $150 on preorder (less good).
But yea, Metroplex at brick & mortar retail has been dry for some time now.
Bummer.
For something so epic he was out at retail for way too little time.
Posted by megatronus on February 11th, 2014 @ 12:28pm CST
Cobalt Prime wrote:megatronus wrote:Cobalt Prime wrote:In addition to the lack of any other TF stuff following the holiday apocolypse, there is no sign of any Metroplex gracing the shelves at retail now. Will they ever return, or is Hasbro done producing them for good?
BBTS has the Takara version for $200 - not a terrible price. Also, they have the Hasbro version for $150 on preorder (less good).
But yea, Metroplex at brick & mortar retail has been dry for some time now.
Bummer.
For something so epic he was out at retail for way too little time.
Was browsing Hasbro Toy Shop, and it looks like they have Metroplex for $124.99 & free shipping:
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/SearchResu ... NPG=30&ST=
Just in case you're still looking
Posted by GuyIncognito on February 19th, 2014 @ 2:32pm CST