Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca
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It seems that Platinum Edition Reissues aren't exclusive to just ToysRus anymore! While the Insecticon 3-pack has been spotted in Stateside K-Marts, the Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron (Conehead) 3-Pack has now been listed at Wal-Mart.ca! They are listed at the delicious CAD price of $84.92 which automatically qualifies for free shipping (for $50 plus orders). Hopefully this means they might eventually see actual store shelves (and likewise in the States online and in store), but Seibertron.com will keep you updated!
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Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1686318)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 16th, 2015 @ 12:21pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 16th, 2015 @ 12:21pm CDT
That's a pretty reasonable price for the coneheads!
On my end, I found a Blitzwing at a flea market and the black n white Commemmorative Astrotrain on Ebay.
On my end, I found a Blitzwing at a flea market and the black n white Commemmorative Astrotrain on Ebay.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1686319)
Posted by steve2275 on May 16th, 2015 @ 12:24pm CDT
Posted by steve2275 on May 16th, 2015 @ 12:24pm CDT
not bad at all considering who they are
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1686384)
Posted by william-james88 on May 16th, 2015 @ 4:36pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 16th, 2015 @ 4:36pm CDT
This is AMAZING news! Shajaki, did you place an order right away? Cant believe this is even cheaper than the insecticons.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1686389)
Posted by shajaki on May 16th, 2015 @ 4:44pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on May 16th, 2015 @ 4:44pm CDT
IT IS!william-james88 wrote:This is AMAZING news!
I DID!william-james88 wrote:Shajaki, did you place an order right away?
I KNOW RIGHT?william-james88 wrote:Cant believe this is even cheaper than the insecticons.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1686394)
Posted by william-james88 on May 16th, 2015 @ 4:47pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 16th, 2015 @ 4:47pm CDT
Haha, thanks for the amazing reply, I love the enthusiasm.
Now I dont know if I should wait for a discount. You know its gonna happen, right, right, right?!?!?!? I mean, am I being foolish waiting for it, it happened with predaking and if I can save 20$ off this it would be great, but I dont know if I am tempting fate and being a douche.
Now I dont know if I should wait for a discount. You know its gonna happen, right, right, right?!?!?!? I mean, am I being foolish waiting for it, it happened with predaking and if I can save 20$ off this it would be great, but I dont know if I am tempting fate and being a douche.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1686396)
Posted by shajaki on May 16th, 2015 @ 4:50pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on May 16th, 2015 @ 4:50pm CDT
*deep breath*
OK OK.... now that that's out of my system, yes that price is outstanding, especially considering our $110 Insecticons (which are smaller figures even!). No point in waiting for a sale (for me anyways). And given that $85 CAD pricepoint, by all means he should be in the $70 USD range for y'all Americans (and as I recall it was projected higher no?).
OK OK.... now that that's out of my system, yes that price is outstanding, especially considering our $110 Insecticons (which are smaller figures even!). No point in waiting for a sale (for me anyways). And given that $85 CAD pricepoint, by all means he should be in the $70 USD range for y'all Americans (and as I recall it was projected higher no?).
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1686399)
Posted by shajaki on May 16th, 2015 @ 4:54pm CDT
BUT. That's IF they make it onto store shelves. And who knows? I'm not waiting cause I've just been looking forward to these for waaay to long.
Posted by shajaki on May 16th, 2015 @ 4:54pm CDT
I don't think it would be tempting fate. Remember there's a relatively small market for these things. So unless production numbers are really low (which at least we can see they aren't for the Insecticons), they'll likely be around long enough for a sale.william-james88 wrote:Haha, thanks for the amazing reply, I love the enthusiasm.
Now I dont know if I should wait for a discount. You know its gonna happen, right, right, right?!?!?!? I mean, am I being foolish waiting for it, it happened with predaking and if I can save 20$ off this it would be great, but I dont know if I am tempting fate and being a douche.
BUT. That's IF they make it onto store shelves. And who knows? I'm not waiting cause I've just been looking forward to these for waaay to long.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1686498)
Posted by Emerje on May 16th, 2015 @ 7:25pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on May 16th, 2015 @ 7:25pm CDT
Twice in the listing they're described as drones, I wonder where they got that from?
"Will the Autobots stand a chance when these 3 dronebots are on patrol? There’s only one way to find out!"
"3 convert in 7 easy steps from double-blastered robot mode to fast-diving drone mode."
But wow, that's cheap.
Emerje
"Will the Autobots stand a chance when these 3 dronebots are on patrol? There’s only one way to find out!"
"3 convert in 7 easy steps from double-blastered robot mode to fast-diving drone mode."
But wow, that's cheap.
Emerje
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1686499)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 16th, 2015 @ 7:29pm CDT
Maybe it's a reference to the arc in IDW's transformers/former robots in disguise where Ramjet and thrust's corpses were used to make cone-head seeker drones.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 16th, 2015 @ 7:29pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Twice in the listing they're described as drones, I wonder where they got that from?
"Will the Autobots stand a chance when these 3 dronebots are on patrol? There’s only one way to find out!"
"3 convert in 7 easy steps from double-blastered robot mode to fast-diving drone mode."
But wow, that's cheap.
Emerje
Maybe it's a reference to the arc in IDW's transformers/former robots in disguise where Ramjet and thrust's corpses were used to make cone-head seeker drones.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1686642)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 17th, 2015 @ 7:37am CDT
Though from my understanding of the description on their box, Seekers seems to be dispensible foot soldiers and that the 3 were the toughest survivors of the bunch.
Posted by fenrir72 on May 17th, 2015 @ 7:37am CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Emerje wrote:Twice in the listing they're described as drones, I wonder where they got that from?
"Will the Autobots stand a chance when these 3 dronebots are on patrol? There’s only one way to find out!"
"3 convert in 7 easy steps from double-blastered robot mode to fast-diving drone mode."
But wow, that's cheap.
Emerje
Maybe it's a reference to the arc in IDW's transformers/former robots in disguise where Ramjet and thrust's corpses were used to make cone-head seeker drones.
Though from my understanding of the description on their box, Seekers seems to be dispensible foot soldiers and that the 3 were the toughest survivors of the bunch.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1687593)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on May 19th, 2015 @ 4:16pm CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on May 19th, 2015 @ 4:16pm CDT
I wonder if we'll see more of the drones in the Combiner Wars comic or after
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1687645)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 19th, 2015 @ 6:44pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on May 19th, 2015 @ 6:44pm CDT
Also hope TT would also do a G1 Starscream or better yet, a TFC release of Starscream complete with robot fist and anime colors.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688746)
Posted by Autobot032 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 1:49am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 1:49am CDT
What a busy late night/early morning for news! Hasbro and Takara have been hitting us left and right with fantastic news and it's not even close to over because we have two new G1 reissue listings to get your blood pumpin', your wallet open and your significant others angry!
Up first, a gem we've covered before (we're not going to jump to the good stuff just yet, it's worth the wait!)
Platinum Edition Reissues of Blaster and Perceptor, plus a ton of awesome cassette bots and accessories! (AKA The Autobot Intel Ops Set)
Available for preorder right now on Seibertron.com sponsor TFSource's website for the asking price of $119.95 with a release date of July. (You can see the originals and their reissues in our galleries by clicking here for Blaster and here for Perceptor.)
And now, the BIG news...
Platinum Edition Decepticon City Trypticon! (Yes, you read that right!)
No images are available at the current time, other than the toy placeholder provided by TFSource.
The current pricing is $199.99 and his release date is also in July. This, coupled with the big news of SDCC Devastator, it's looking like late summer (July, specifically) is ramping up to be the hottest (as well as one of the most expensive!) seasons in Transformer collecting!
It's a great time to be a Transformers fan and collector, and we need to soak this in while we can because gems like this don't always come along and may not again in the future, so get those wallets ready!
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Up first, a gem we've covered before (we're not going to jump to the good stuff just yet, it's worth the wait!)
Platinum Edition Reissues of Blaster and Perceptor, plus a ton of awesome cassette bots and accessories! (AKA The Autobot Intel Ops Set)
Available for preorder right now on Seibertron.com sponsor TFSource's website for the asking price of $119.95 with a release date of July. (You can see the originals and their reissues in our galleries by clicking here for Blaster and here for Perceptor.)
And now, the BIG news...
Platinum Edition Decepticon City Trypticon! (Yes, you read that right!)
No images are available at the current time, other than the toy placeholder provided by TFSource.
The current pricing is $199.99 and his release date is also in July. This, coupled with the big news of SDCC Devastator, it's looking like late summer (July, specifically) is ramping up to be the hottest (as well as one of the most expensive!) seasons in Transformer collecting!
It's a great time to be a Transformers fan and collector, and we need to soak this in while we can because gems like this don't always come along and may not again in the future, so get those wallets ready!
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688758)
Posted by huryochagi on May 22nd, 2015 @ 2:49am CDT
Posted by huryochagi on May 22nd, 2015 @ 2:49am CDT
I bought the G1 Trypticon for $16 on eBay years ago. It didn't come with accessories, but I use it for display. Although this reissue is an excellent opportunity for collectors, I think $199 is too expensive. The profits they make are too outrageous, considering the production costs were probably $10.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688771)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 22nd, 2015 @ 3:42am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 22nd, 2015 @ 3:42am CDT
I don't think I'll be buying Tripticon, but that Perceptor-Blaster duo will be awesome, especially at that relatively reasonable price.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688775)
Posted by Ravage XK on May 22nd, 2015 @ 3:58am CDT
Posted by Ravage XK on May 22nd, 2015 @ 3:58am CDT
Love the way Tripticon walks with a stomping motion. Always wanted one but I don't find myself overly excited by this.
Already have Blaster and Perceptor from previous reissues.
Already have Blaster and Perceptor from previous reissues.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688783)
Posted by Autobot032 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:10am CDT
The key difference with this Perceptor is his microscope is supposed (key word: supposed) to function legitimately for the first time in the history of the figure. Those are apparently specimen plates that come with the set. It's awesome if true.
Posted by Autobot032 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:10am CDT
Ravage XK wrote:Love the way Tripticon walks with a stomping motion. Always wanted one but I don't find myself overly excited by this.
Already have Blaster and Perceptor from previous reissues.
The key difference with this Perceptor is his microscope is supposed (key word: supposed) to function legitimately for the first time in the history of the figure. Those are apparently specimen plates that come with the set. It's awesome if true.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688803)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:49am CDT
My vintage version still magnifies stuff.
Posted by fenrir72 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:49am CDT
Autobot032 wrote:Ravage XK wrote:Love the way Tripticon walks with a stomping motion. Always wanted one but I don't find myself overly excited by this.
Already have Blaster and Perceptor from previous reissues.
The key difference with this Perceptor is his microscope is supposed (key word: supposed) to function legitimately for the first time in the history of the figure. Those are apparently specimen plates that come with the set. It's awesome if true.
My vintage version still magnifies stuff.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688804)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:52am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:52am CDT
Bit of a tease in this age to have the characters on the box artwork in poses those toys can't even come close to replicating (Blaster's knee stands out a lot for that). Think I saw someone did a custom of G1 Blaster to have articulation like that and it improved the figure immensely.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688813)
Posted by Arctorro on May 22nd, 2015 @ 5:29am CDT
Posted by Arctorro on May 22nd, 2015 @ 5:29am CDT
So they packed in a number of accessories that aren't really needed, but no Rewind? Please tell me I just didn't see him, because this will be an easy pass if he's missing.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688819)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 22nd, 2015 @ 6:22am CDT
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 22nd, 2015 @ 6:22am CDT
It isn't for me*, but I hope this Trypticon sells well. I'm still holding out a slight hope for a Generations Titan Trypticon to pair off against Metroplex, and I'd hate for Hasbro to have the excuse of crappy sales of this implying a lack of consumer interest in the character.
*Not to say that, in theory, I wouldn't love to have it. It just wouldn't fit in with my collection. And $200 is a lot to spend for something like that!
*Not to say that, in theory, I wouldn't love to have it. It just wouldn't fit in with my collection. And $200 is a lot to spend for something like that!
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688831)
Posted by It Is Him on May 22nd, 2015 @ 6:42am CDT
Posted by It Is Him on May 22nd, 2015 @ 6:42am CDT
I'm so glad this Trytpicon reissue is happening! Now do I get the reissue Trypticon, or wait for vintage boxed versions to drop in price. Decisions....
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688848)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:37am CDT
Posted by Alpha Dominus on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:37am CDT
And I thought that Trypticon thing was just a rumour! Glad it isnt since I've always loved that toy but never had one *sniff sniff*. Only bad thing about all this is too much strain on the wallet all at once. Everyday I look up Combiner Wars Devastator on Amazon waiting for that (free shipping qualified?) preorder.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688858)
Posted by Amelie on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:56am CDT
Posted by Amelie on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:56am CDT
I hope Trypticon is in a gharish g2-styled redeco. Like a snow leopard print with neon-pink details.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688889)
Posted by shajaki on May 22nd, 2015 @ 9:06am CDT
Somehow, I WILL afford a Trypticon.
Posted by shajaki on May 22nd, 2015 @ 9:06am CDT
Somehow, I WILL afford a Trypticon.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688910)
Posted by triKlops on May 22nd, 2015 @ 10:14am CDT
Posted by triKlops on May 22nd, 2015 @ 10:14am CDT
So glad Tryp is coming out in a reissue.
I finally have a chance to own a crispy, clean version; this will be an instabuy when it hits.
I had this discussion with my local collectors group a couple of months ago, when this was still a rumor, and 200 is my wallet ceiling for him.
As for the other reissues, i have the ones i need on preorder and wish good luck to those waiting on theirs.
I finally have a chance to own a crispy, clean version; this will be an instabuy when it hits.
I had this discussion with my local collectors group a couple of months ago, when this was still a rumor, and 200 is my wallet ceiling for him.
As for the other reissues, i have the ones i need on preorder and wish good luck to those waiting on theirs.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688924)
Posted by Agamemnon on May 22nd, 2015 @ 10:41am CDT
My sentiments exactly!
Posted by Agamemnon on May 22nd, 2015 @ 10:41am CDT
shajaki wrote:
Somehow, I WILL afford a Trypticon.
My sentiments exactly!
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688976)
Posted by kirbenvost on May 22nd, 2015 @ 12:47pm CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on May 22nd, 2015 @ 12:47pm CDT
$200? Man, that's pretty crazy, especially with the exchange rate as it is. Hopefully this ends up coming out TRU, otherwise I don't think I can afford it
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1688989)
Posted by william-james88 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 12:58pm CDT
Same here. Though I can't say I'm surprised. The insecticons are 100$ so we all assumed something like Trypticon couldn't be less than 200$ and we were all proven right. But you never know. I was able to find the insecticons for 50$ (canadian, so 40$ US) total, the conehead seekers are available at Walmart.ca for pretty cheap and will undoubtedly be even cheaper in an eventual sale. Even fortmax is super reduced now, all considering, and he is an encore figure that didnt get as wide a distribution as this guy will get. So while I am not in a rush to get Trypitcon (I already own a very naked version of the G1 toy), I am not giving up on him entirely.
Looking much more forward to the Blaster and Perceptor set, I hope it gets to walmart
Oh and for anyone keeping tabs, this Trypticon release marks the end of the initial G1 releases of this year:
He goes on to mention some G1 Reissue news with the following names listed:
- Blaster
- Perceptor
- Insecticon
- Trypticon
- G1 cone head set
The only rumour left would be the rumour of G1 dinobots being rereleased as a platinum set but that one came later and may be referring to Hasbro rereleasing the SDCC dinobot set which featured the G1 colours on updated AOE molds.
Posted by william-james88 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 12:58pm CDT
kirbenvost wrote:$200? Man, that's pretty crazy, especially with the exchange rate as it is. Hopefully this ends up coming out TRU, otherwise I don't think I can afford it
Same here. Though I can't say I'm surprised. The insecticons are 100$ so we all assumed something like Trypticon couldn't be less than 200$ and we were all proven right. But you never know. I was able to find the insecticons for 50$ (canadian, so 40$ US) total, the conehead seekers are available at Walmart.ca for pretty cheap and will undoubtedly be even cheaper in an eventual sale. Even fortmax is super reduced now, all considering, and he is an encore figure that didnt get as wide a distribution as this guy will get. So while I am not in a rush to get Trypitcon (I already own a very naked version of the G1 toy), I am not giving up on him entirely.
Looking much more forward to the Blaster and Perceptor set, I hope it gets to walmart
Oh and for anyone keeping tabs, this Trypticon release marks the end of the initial G1 releases of this year:
He goes on to mention some G1 Reissue news with the following names listed:
- Blaster
- Perceptor
- Insecticon
- Trypticon
- G1 cone head set
The only rumour left would be the rumour of G1 dinobots being rereleased as a platinum set but that one came later and may be referring to Hasbro rereleasing the SDCC dinobot set which featured the G1 colours on updated AOE molds.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689003)
Posted by primalxconvoy on May 22nd, 2015 @ 1:27pm CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on May 22nd, 2015 @ 1:27pm CDT
Am I right in believing that Trypticon has never been re-released before now? I remember buying Gigastorm in Japan, but have a vague memory of getting a re-issue Trypticon, too.
Am I wrong?
Am I wrong?
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689007)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 22nd, 2015 @ 1:31pm CDT
Trypticon was never reissued in original form. Not even as a regular reissue, Transformers Collection or Encore. If you got the Trypticon from China... "China" and "Reissue" combined usually means "Fake".
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 22nd, 2015 @ 1:31pm CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:Am I right in believing that Trypticon has never been re-released before now? I remember buying Gigastorm in Japan, but have a vague memory of getting a re-issue Trypticon, too.
Am I wrong?
Trypticon was never reissued in original form. Not even as a regular reissue, Transformers Collection or Encore. If you got the Trypticon from China... "China" and "Reissue" combined usually means "Fake".
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689038)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 22nd, 2015 @ 2:47pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 22nd, 2015 @ 2:47pm CDT
Well, I no longer feel the need to own the Astgrotrain and Blitzwing set. I really hated those colors and I happenned by chance uppon a reasonably priced vintage Blitzwing in really nice condition. I only had to buy the gun and Sword off Ebay... Ironically for the same price I paid the figure itself. Still no missiles but no biggie.
After that, I paid a kingdom's ransom for the black and white commemorative Astrotrain MISB. I openned him up and applied the stickers. Man, he's glorious looking. Way prettier than the original IMO.
All in all, I didn't save any $ on both figures compared to the recent re-issue. However, I got them in the colors I wanted.
After that, I paid a kingdom's ransom for the black and white commemorative Astrotrain MISB. I openned him up and applied the stickers. Man, he's glorious looking. Way prettier than the original IMO.
All in all, I didn't save any $ on both figures compared to the recent re-issue. However, I got them in the colors I wanted.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689110)
Posted by omgitstraxx on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:47pm CDT
Posted by omgitstraxx on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:47pm CDT
Hoping there will be an opportunity to get Perceptor on his own!
I only have the RTS version of Perceptor, but have always been disappointed by his alternate mode being a vehicle.
Blaster seems to be the same version as the SDCC 2010 reissue, which I've already got.
I only have the RTS version of Perceptor, but have always been disappointed by his alternate mode being a vehicle.
Blaster seems to be the same version as the SDCC 2010 reissue, which I've already got.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689262)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:41pm CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:41pm CDT
The original perceptor was great. I hope you get one soon
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689266)
Posted by MaverickPrime on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:46pm CDT
Posted by MaverickPrime on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:46pm CDT
$200 does seem a little too much for Trypticon, but he waaaaalks! I need one!
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689272)
Posted by shajaki on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:58pm CDT
Perceptor on his own eh? Honestly I don't think the secondary market prices for the TRU Commemorative Reissue are that bad
I'm in the same boat as you though. I have Takara TFC Blaster reissue, so this (albeit awesome) Blaster/Perceptor set does nothing for me. I figure I'll eventually snag a TRU reissue.
Posted by shajaki on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:58pm CDT
Welcome to Seibertron!omgitstraxx wrote:Hoping there will be an opportunity to get Perceptor on his own!
I only have the RTS version of Perceptor, but have always been disappointed by his alternate mode being a vehicle.
Blaster seems to be the same version as the SDCC 2010 reissue, which I've already got.
Perceptor on his own eh? Honestly I don't think the secondary market prices for the TRU Commemorative Reissue are that bad
I'm in the same boat as you though. I have Takara TFC Blaster reissue, so this (albeit awesome) Blaster/Perceptor set does nothing for me. I figure I'll eventually snag a TRU reissue.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689310)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 10:33pm CDT
That may be stretch but given how this one came out of nowhere aside from the rumors here's hoping we all eventually get a G1 Scorponok. Let's all pray that this sells like hotcakes!
Posted by fenrir72 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 10:33pm CDT
Amelie wrote:I hope Trypticon is in a gharish g2-styled redeco. Like a snow leopard print with neon-pink details.
That may be stretch but given how this one came out of nowhere aside from the rumors here's hoping we all eventually get a G1 Scorponok. Let's all pray that this sells like hotcakes!
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689347)
Posted by primalxconvoy on May 23rd, 2015 @ 12:07am CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on May 23rd, 2015 @ 12:07am CDT
Cheers. I must be long in the tooth to forget which TF's I've bought...
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689469)
Posted by omgitstraxx on May 23rd, 2015 @ 12:47pm CDT
Thanks for the welcome!
Yup, I'll have to keep an eye out for one too. I really want that microscope alternate mode that I always wanted but never had as a kid
Posted by omgitstraxx on May 23rd, 2015 @ 12:47pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Welcome to Seibertron!
Perceptor on his own eh? Honestly I don't think the secondary market prices for the TRU Commemorative Reissue are that bad
I'm in the same boat as you though. I have Takara TFC Blaster reissue, so this (albeit awesome) Blaster/Perceptor set does nothing for me. I figure I'll eventually snag a TRU reissue.
Thanks for the welcome!
Yup, I'll have to keep an eye out for one too. I really want that microscope alternate mode that I always wanted but never had as a kid
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689477)
Posted by shajaki on May 23rd, 2015 @ 12:59pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on May 23rd, 2015 @ 12:59pm CDT
When dealing with eBay, patience is a virtue. On average he appears to sell between 30-50 bucksomgitstraxx wrote:Yup, I'll have to keep an eye out for one too. I really want that microscope alternate mode that I always wanted but never had as a kid
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689480)
Posted by Moosey on May 23rd, 2015 @ 1:05pm CDT
Posted by Moosey on May 23rd, 2015 @ 1:05pm CDT
AAAAAHHHH Trypticon!!! I want this so bad but I don't know how I'm gonna afford him especially with Devastator coming too 
. Guess Devvy will have to wait till the holidays, but then again, there may be new trypticon a couple years down the road, so IDK about anything.
. Guess Devvy will have to wait till the holidays, but then again, there may be new trypticon a couple years down the road, so IDK about anything.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689656)
Posted by william-james88 on May 23rd, 2015 @ 11:26pm CDT
Focus on what you want most and save for it. Once you get it, save for the other one. If it takes a while, that is fine, you have more odds of a sale at a more affordable price point. True, it might end up being sold out but at least by focusing on what you wanted most, there will be no regrets to your decision. Historically speaking though, Hasbro<s Metroplex is now selling for at least double what it was originally sold for while Encore Fortmax is still selling at BBTS and at a discount.
I can't think of any G1 reissue that was available at retail that sold out and was never discounted. If these were limited, there could be cause for worry, but they aren't.
Anyone is free to correct me.
Posted by william-james88 on May 23rd, 2015 @ 11:26pm CDT
Moosey wrote:AAAAAHHHH Trypticon!!! I want this so bad but I don't know how I'm gonna afford him especially with Devastator coming too
Focus on what you want most and save for it. Once you get it, save for the other one. If it takes a while, that is fine, you have more odds of a sale at a more affordable price point. True, it might end up being sold out but at least by focusing on what you wanted most, there will be no regrets to your decision. Historically speaking though, Hasbro<s Metroplex is now selling for at least double what it was originally sold for while Encore Fortmax is still selling at BBTS and at a discount.
I can't think of any G1 reissue that was available at retail that sold out and was never discounted. If these were limited, there could be cause for worry, but they aren't.
Anyone is free to correct me.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689981)
Posted by Primeultimus on May 24th, 2015 @ 6:46pm CDT
Posted by Primeultimus on May 24th, 2015 @ 6:46pm CDT
Platinum Edition Trypticon Boxed pictures
From Cybertron Phillipines
From Cybertron Phillipines
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689987)
Posted by Seibertron on May 24th, 2015 @ 6:55pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on May 24th, 2015 @ 6:55pm CDT
I still can't believe we are getting this. Amazing! It will be interesting to see if the electronics are still in it.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1689990)
Posted by Primeultimus on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:00pm CDT
I will try to get scans of the back of the box. That will let us know for sure.
Posted by Primeultimus on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:00pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:I still can't believe we are getting this. Amazing! It will be interesting to see if the electronics are still in it.
I will try to get scans of the back of the box. That will let us know for sure.
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Posted by shajaki on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:08pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:08pm CDT
Thanks to Cybertron Philippines and Seibertronian Primeultimus we now have In-Box shots of Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition G1 Reissue Trypticon! It was only days ago that the Trypticon Reissue went from rumor to confirmation (with a TFsource Pre-Order), and now we have shots of some stunning box artwork and the open flap picture window of the figure. Keep scrolling to see the pics, join the discussion in our Energon Pub, or browse our Exclusive Gallery section. There's always something to do at Seibertron.com!
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Posted by grimdragon2001 on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:14pm CDT
Posted by grimdragon2001 on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:14pm CDT
So want this
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1690001)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:27pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:27pm CDT
I want that painted on my van which I don't own!
Re: Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron 3-Pack: Listed at Wal-Mart.ca (1690003)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:30pm CDT
Looks like the decals are already attached just like Piranacon.
Focus on one genre. What is your primary? I'm on G1 vintage. So I focused on it like my Seeker Squad. The UW line comes in 2 month intervals hence I can recharge the funds.
Posted by fenrir72 on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:30pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Thanks to Cybertron Philippines and Seibertronian Primeultimus we now have In-Box shots of Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition G1 Reissue Trypticon! It was only days ago that the Trypticon Reissue went from rumor to confirmation (with a TFsource Pre-Order), and now we have shots of some stunning box artwork and the open flap picture window of the figure. Keep scrolling to see the pics, join the discussion in our Energon Pub, or browse our Exclusive Gallery section. There's always something to do at Seibertron.com!
Looks like the decals are already attached just like Piranacon.
Moosey wrote:AAAAAHHHH Trypticon!!! I want this so bad but I don't know how I'm gonna afford him especially with Devastator coming too
Focus on one genre. What is your primary? I'm on G1 vintage. So I focused on it like my Seeker Squad. The UW line comes in 2 month intervals hence I can recharge the funds.
