Marvel Transformers RRP has been set.
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 4:13PM CST
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Seibertron's own Nekoman has informed us that the RRP (Recommended Retail Price) has been set for the forthcoming Marvel Transformers figures.
According to Marvellous News.com The 8 Marvel Transformers figures to be released in 2008 (featuring Hulk and Ironman) will retail in the USA for US$14.99 each.
To check out the full Marvellous News article, please click here.
To further discuss the Marvel Transformers Pricing, please see Nekoman's original thread.
According to Marvellous News.com The 8 Marvel Transformers figures to be released in 2008 (featuring Hulk and Ironman) will retail in the USA for US$14.99 each.
To check out the full Marvellous News article, please click here.
To further discuss the Marvel Transformers Pricing, please see Nekoman's original thread.
Credit(s): marvellousnews.com, Nekoman
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Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646034)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on March 2nd, 2008 @ 4:18pm CST
Posted by Liege Evilmus on March 2nd, 2008 @ 4:18pm CST
I can see the higher price for the SWTF figures cause they are reperoducing an existing ship and modifying it while adding a minimal amount of kibble.
But the Marvel TFs are new designs all the way around that look to be deluxe sized.
I'm calling profitering shinanigans!!!
But the Marvel TFs are new designs all the way around that look to be deluxe sized.
I'm calling profitering shinanigans!!!
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646040)
Posted by Down_Shift on March 2nd, 2008 @ 4:23pm CST
Posted by Down_Shift on March 2nd, 2008 @ 4:23pm CST
I really like the look of that hulk. Bot and tank mode both look great.
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646060)
Posted by Orion_Prime48 on March 2nd, 2008 @ 5:33pm CST
Posted by Orion_Prime48 on March 2nd, 2008 @ 5:33pm CST
that IronMan is nice same with hulk but Ill pass on em especially when there 15 bucks
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646094)
Posted by Kern on March 2nd, 2008 @ 6:25pm CST
Posted by Kern on March 2nd, 2008 @ 6:25pm CST
I also call pricing profitering shinanigans, as I'm predicting right now that they'll be the same price over here in the UK. Which means, in essance, they'll be around twice as much as in the US.
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646134)
Posted by Thanatos Prime on March 2nd, 2008 @ 7:16pm CST
Posted by Thanatos Prime on March 2nd, 2008 @ 7:16pm CST
I'm actually more happy with what the packaging said. It just said "Transformers: Crossovers", which leaves the door open for many possibilities not just marvel heroes...
Oh no my geek gene is kicking in, too much potential fo awesomeness...
Oh no my geek gene is kicking in, too much potential fo awesomeness...
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646154)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on March 2nd, 2008 @ 7:53pm CST
I'm calling Royalty shenanigans.
Seriously. All the profit for a standard Transformer goes to Hasbro, but a large part of the profit for a Star Wars Transformer or Marvel Transformer has to go to Lucas or Marvel Comics respectively. And Hasbro's not going to let the cut come out of their pockets.
That's probably why Star Wars figures have traditionally cost more than GIJoes, even though they're the same size and manufactured by the same company.
And why comics (Star Wars, Transformers, Buffy/Angel, etc.) lisenced from another owner cost more than comics produced entirely in house (Spider-Man, Batman, etc.).
Posted by Dr. Caelus on March 2nd, 2008 @ 7:53pm CST
Liege Evilmus wrote:I'm calling profiteering shinanigans!!!
I'm calling Royalty shenanigans.
Seriously. All the profit for a standard Transformer goes to Hasbro, but a large part of the profit for a Star Wars Transformer or Marvel Transformer has to go to Lucas or Marvel Comics respectively. And Hasbro's not going to let the cut come out of their pockets.
That's probably why Star Wars figures have traditionally cost more than GIJoes, even though they're the same size and manufactured by the same company.
And why comics (Star Wars, Transformers, Buffy/Angel, etc.) lisenced from another owner cost more than comics produced entirely in house (Spider-Man, Batman, etc.).
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646246)
Posted by Defcon! on March 2nd, 2008 @ 9:22pm CST
Posted by Defcon! on March 2nd, 2008 @ 9:22pm CST
Always been a hardcore marvel/X-Men fan, but the only one i'd buy is probably a wolverine figure! They look pretty cool though!
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646257)
Posted by Zeedust on March 2nd, 2008 @ 9:36pm CST
Since the Royalties Shenaningans have already been called on you, I'm gonna go ahead and call Size Shenanigans. If these things are the same size as the SWTFs... And I can't see why they wouldn't be... They're larger than a deluxe.
Also, take a look at a SWTF in robot mode. Then take a look at these. Definite improvement, yes?
Posted by Zeedust on March 2nd, 2008 @ 9:36pm CST
Liege Evilmus wrote:I can see the higher price for the SWTF figures cause they are reperoducing an existing ship and modifying it while adding a minimal amount of kibble.
But the Marvel TFs are new designs all the way around that look to be deluxe sized.
I'm calling profitering shinanigans!!!
Since the Royalties Shenaningans have already been called on you, I'm gonna go ahead and call Size Shenanigans. If these things are the same size as the SWTFs... And I can't see why they wouldn't be... They're larger than a deluxe.
Also, take a look at a SWTF in robot mode. Then take a look at these. Definite improvement, yes?
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646289)
Posted by Jazzz on March 2nd, 2008 @ 10:21pm CST
Posted by Jazzz on March 2nd, 2008 @ 10:21pm CST
I'm digging these modes alot.
Way better SWT.
But I'm not a big fan of Iron Man or Hulk.
Though I know my friend loves Hulk so I might buy one for him.
I just wanna see Spidey, Venom(Carnage or Toxin repaint?), and Captain America.
Maybe Silver Surfer, but I think its impossible to make a surfboard into a robot.
Way better SWT.
But I'm not a big fan of Iron Man or Hulk.
Though I know my friend loves Hulk so I might buy one for him.
I just wanna see Spidey, Venom(Carnage or Toxin repaint?), and Captain America.
Maybe Silver Surfer, but I think its impossible to make a surfboard into a robot.
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646292)
Posted by Prowl86 on March 2nd, 2008 @ 10:28pm CST
Posted by Prowl86 on March 2nd, 2008 @ 10:28pm CST
Let's hope for Deadpool to be next...
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646301)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on March 2nd, 2008 @ 10:48pm CST
Posted by Black Bumblebee on March 2nd, 2008 @ 10:48pm CST
Hulk? Nah...
Add a little paint here and there, and you've got a pre-Beast Wars version of Rhinox.
Add a little paint here and there, and you've got a pre-Beast Wars version of Rhinox.
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646323)
Posted by JustinRODimus on March 2nd, 2008 @ 11:18pm CST
would be cool..but... doubtful. i am a comics fan, (really only marvel) and no one i know even knows deadpool exists. i have to explain tto people all the time. im actually hoping for a war machine transformer, YAH, and he could go megatron and turn into a badass gun!!!
Posted by JustinRODimus on March 2nd, 2008 @ 11:18pm CST
Obvious Prime wrote:Let's hope for Deadpool to be next...
would be cool..but... doubtful. i am a comics fan, (really only marvel) and no one i know even knows deadpool exists. i have to explain tto people all the time. im actually hoping for a war machine transformer, YAH, and he could go megatron and turn into a badass gun!!!
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646354)
Posted by First-Aid on March 3rd, 2008 @ 12:58am CST
Posted by First-Aid on March 3rd, 2008 @ 12:58am CST
I have to admit, I'm really looking forward to these. Do we have a confirmation of the first 8 figures yet? I know Spidey, Venom, Hulk, and Iron Man are getting the treatment...who else is in (besides the obvious grey Hulk repaint...)?
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646373)
Posted by steve2275 on March 3rd, 2008 @ 1:45am CST
Posted by steve2275 on March 3rd, 2008 @ 1:45am CST
only 15 each
im so there
im so there
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646490)
Posted by El Duque on March 3rd, 2008 @ 7:57am CST
Posted by El Duque on March 3rd, 2008 @ 7:57am CST
I'll probably pass on these, but I am curious to see what kind of alt modes they give Spidey and Venom. A tank for the Hulk seems pretty fitting, and IronMan as a jet isn't bad either.
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646966)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on March 3rd, 2008 @ 7:29pm CST
I assumed they'd be spiders, until I saw this:
Ironically, before I read that, I was thinking, 'I wish they'd make Spider-Man turn into something other than a spider, something that would match his weight-class... like a motorcycle!'
Posted by Dr. Caelus on March 3rd, 2008 @ 7:29pm CST
OptimusPrimeRib wrote:I'll probably pass on these, but I am curious to see what kind of alt modes they give Spidey and Venom.
I assumed they'd be spiders, until I saw this:
Kid-favorites such as Spider-Man, the Hulk and Iron Man can disguise themselves by changing into realistic vehicles like a motorcycle, a tank and a jet.
Ironically, before I read that, I was thinking, 'I wish they'd make Spider-Man turn into something other than a spider, something that would match his weight-class... like a motorcycle!'
Re: Marvel Transformers RRP has been set. (646982)
Posted by DISCHARGE on March 3rd, 2008 @ 7:44pm CST
I don't know. I think Wolverine would be a shoe-in. I really hope they
do a planet size Galactus like they did with Darth Vader/Deathstar.
I too want that Hulk.
Posted by DISCHARGE on March 3rd, 2008 @ 7:44pm CST
First-Aid wrote:I have to admit, I'm really looking forward to these. Do we have a confirmation of the first 8 figures yet? I know Spidey, Venom, Hulk, and Iron Man are getting the treatment...who else is in (besides the obvious grey Hulk repaint...)?
I don't know. I think Wolverine would be a shoe-in. I really hope they
do a planet size Galactus like they did with Darth Vader/Deathstar.
I too want that Hulk.
