Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail

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Earlier this week, we reported that the Platinum Edition 2-Pack of Leader Class Grimlock and Optimus Prime were available from TRU.com, which you can read all about here, and order here.

You can see the galleries of the original figures here and here.

Our own Seibertron.com staffer, mooncake623, found them at retail in Times Square, right in the heart of New York City at the Toys R Us store. (This is one of the largest TRU stores in the world, with a ferris wheel inside!)

He provided image proof below:

If you have a sighting, please use our sightings forum to report your findings, and if it's brand new never seen before, email us at Sightings@seibertron.com and you'll receive a news credit!

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Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1610849)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on October 4th, 2014 @ 9:32am CDT

i had no idea this was coming to regular retail. neat, but not interested

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1610938)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 4th, 2014 @ 6:52pm CDT

Autobot032 wrote:Earlier this week, we reported that the Platinum Edition 2-Pack of Leader Class Grimlock and Optimus Prime were available from TRU.com, which you can read all about here, and order here.

You can see the galleries of the original figures here and here.

Our own Seibertron.com staffer, mooncake623, found them at retail in Times Square, right in the heart of New York City at the Toys R Us store. (This is one of the largest TRU stores in the world, with a ferris wheel inside!)

He provided image proof below:

If you have a sighting, please use our sightings forum to report your findings, and if it's brand new never seen before, email us at Sightings@seibertron.com and you'll receive a news credit!

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

So... Many... MP Sunstorms! :shock:

Lemme guess. This picture was not taken in a TrU from Québec.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1610996)
Posted by megatronus on October 5th, 2014 @ 4:02am CDT

I hope these aren't completely gone by the time I get back to the US at the end of October...

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1611014)
Posted by Va'al on October 5th, 2014 @ 6:48am CDT

As we are eventually nearing the tail end of Transformers: Age of Extinction merchandise, now that the movie has been released for home viewing, some licensed products seen very early on are still dotting various retailers. Point in case, the Carrera Transformers Go!!! Slot Car Race Track Set spotted on Target.com, featuring car modes of Bumblebee and Lockdown, racing track and a big big box, all for the price of $109.99. Check out some mirrored images below!

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1611100)
Posted by shajaki on October 5th, 2014 @ 1:53pm CDT

s'funny how the car is the modern camara BB while the robot BB on the box is the classic "high octane" or whatever BB.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1611224)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 5th, 2014 @ 11:55pm CDT

looks good

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1611225)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 5th, 2014 @ 11:57pm CDT

shajaki wrote:s'funny how the car is the modern camaro BB while the robot BB on the box is the classic "high octane" or whatever BB.

Yes, the BB should be the new version not high octane.Same problem here with evolutions 2 pack bb

https://lmb3.files.wordpress.com/2014/0 ... o-bb-1.jpg

For reference.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1611263)
Posted by Apollo-XL5 on October 6th, 2014 @ 7:07am CDT

I saw this this set at the Leipzig models and craft fair on Friday.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1611274)
Posted by megatronus on October 6th, 2014 @ 7:58am CDT

So I just noticed TFsource mis-priced Takara's AD30 "Sky Drift" (the Voyager Skyhammer redeco) as if it were a deluxe. Just 29.99:

http://tfsource.com/TF4-Japan/AD30-autobot-b/?pvar=2&utm_expid=10755138-1.B2ZxbBOZRvm2BVhYCLWjsA.1&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Ftfsource.com%2Fjapanese-age-of-extinction%2F

That's pretty darned good for an imported voyager that probably features better paint apps.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1611420)
Posted by shajaki on October 6th, 2014 @ 9:07pm CDT

megatronus wrote:So I just noticed TFsource mis-priced Takara's AD30 "Sky Drift" (the Voyager Skyhammer redeco) as if it were a deluxe. Just 29.99:

http://tfsource.com/TF4-Japan/AD30-autobot-b/?pvar=2&utm_expid=10755138-1.B2ZxbBOZRvm2BVhYCLWjsA.1&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Ftfsource.com%2Fjapanese-age-of-extinction%2F

That's pretty darned good for an imported voyager that probably features better paint apps.

nice catch! now i need to find something else to make the shipping worth while

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1612420)
Posted by Cobalt Prime on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:48am CDT

Something tells me that we're not getting anything new in AOE Deluxe beyond the first initial waves. No original design "expanded universe" figures so to speak. Those were some of my favorites from the previous movie lines. Exclusive repaints of already released AOE figures seems to be the call of the day now.

EDIT: Ok, yeah, we did get some Dinos that were'nt in the movie, but that's about it.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1612422)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:51am CDT

Cobalt Prime wrote:Something tells me that we're not getting anything new in AOE Deluxe beyond the first initial waves. No original design "expanded universe" figures so to speak. Those were some of my favorites from the previous movie lines. Exclusive repaints of already released AOE figures seems to be the call of the day now.

EDIT: Ok, yeah, we did get some Dinos that were'nt in the movie, but that's about it.

And Hot Shot.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1612424)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:58am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Cobalt Prime wrote:Something tells me that we're not getting anything new in AOE Deluxe beyond the first initial waves. No original design "expanded universe" figures so to speak. Those were some of my favorites from the previous movie lines. Exclusive repaints of already released AOE figures seems to be the call of the day now.

EDIT: Ok, yeah, we did get some Dinos that were'nt in the movie, but that's about it.
And Hot Shot.

Yeah, we've seen everything that we will be getting for the AoE line in all Classes. Nothing beyond the end of 2014. Possibly the shortest-lived line ever at 6 months or so.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1612965)
Posted by Autobot032 on October 10th, 2014 @ 7:10pm CDT

Fellow Transformers fan RJ Escobedo, has found the newest wave of One-Step figures at his local Wal*Mart Supercenter in San Antonio Texas, today. This wave's new bots consist of Galvatron (first time in the simplified line), Steeljaw (probably his only toy appearance) and helicopter mode Drift.

You can see his Facebook post here on the Transformers Collecting, Trading, Buying And Selling Group and we've mirrored the image below:

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1612983)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on October 10th, 2014 @ 8:25pm CDT

Thanks to a post on Weibo, we get nice in-hand looks at the upcoming 5 figure Platinum Edition Dinobots Unleashed which include Grimlock, Strafe, Slug, Slog and Scorn. These figures feature some chrome and transparent plastic. Check out the figures below.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1612985)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 10th, 2014 @ 8:27pm CDT

The Slug pics are switched.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1612987)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on October 10th, 2014 @ 8:30pm CDT

Ummmmmmm...no.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1612990)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on October 10th, 2014 @ 8:41pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:The Slug pics are switched.

picky

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1612991)
Posted by shajaki on October 10th, 2014 @ 8:51pm CDT

those look phenominal... though i wasnt expecting clear plastic...

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1612993)
Posted by DarksydeGrimlock on October 10th, 2014 @ 8:54pm CDT

yikes these are underwhelming

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1612998)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on October 10th, 2014 @ 9:17pm CDT

Very interesting. A good set finally, I like it... a lot.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613026)
Posted by william-james88 on October 10th, 2014 @ 11:12pm CDT

I never caught that they would be transluscent until now. Wasn't the whole point to be gun metal grey like in the film?

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613035)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 11th, 2014 @ 12:10am CDT

Meh, I'll stick with the Life Savers Dinobots. Because those are rather dull looking.
...
To be honest, they are wicked cool looking. However, my TF money is rather limited at the moment. Choices must be made. And a DOTM Takara Jetwing Optimus Prime for 95$ loosse and shipped is my top priority.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613043)
Posted by megatronus on October 11th, 2014 @ 12:41am CDT

shajaki wrote:those look phenominal

DarksydeGrimlock wrote:yikes these are underwhelming

Oh, us.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613052)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 11th, 2014 @ 1:13am CDT

I got those one step figures today and opened Drift, Galvatron, and HO Bumblebee. I gotta say, they're fantastic. Each one has a really unique transformation, Galvatron's in particular is really cool.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613074)
Posted by Bounti76 on October 11th, 2014 @ 4:24am CDT

Why did they have to put translucent plastic on these?? I would have MUCH preferred the more tarnished metallic look for the entirety of each of the figures. Translucent plastic kills the itch I had for this set. Though, on the bright side, more money for Generations and MPs. So there's that. >:oP

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613083)
Posted by Va'al on October 11th, 2014 @ 5:03am CDT

This Dinobot set, to me, is a perfect example of figures I'd love for good photographers to have - so I can admire them from afar.

They look nice, but more as a display piece than a toy, really. And I have my Power Rangers Dinoforce already, anyway. But dang does that first shot look good.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613094)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 11th, 2014 @ 6:19am CDT

My favourite is Steeljaw.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613095)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 11th, 2014 @ 6:20am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I got those one step figures today and opened Drift, Galvatron, and HO Bumblebee. I gotta say, they're fantastic. Each one has a really unique transformation, Galvatron's in particular is really cool.

100% agreed.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613096)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 11th, 2014 @ 6:21am CDT

BERSEKAEL wrote:Very interesting. A good set finally, I like it... a lot.

Same here.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613116)
Posted by KapikoArt on October 11th, 2014 @ 7:17am CDT

Clear plastic? I thought it will be all metallic silver,stew and etc! Time to customize the regular,already released ones I guess. You want something done right,do it your self!

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613133)
Posted by robotmel on October 11th, 2014 @ 9:10am CDT

Not been following the AoE toys really, thought Id wait it out should I fancy picking anything up.
Thought Id have a quick gander at the latest Dinobot figures and... :shock:

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613140)
Posted by Alex Jones on October 11th, 2014 @ 10:05am CDT

I am sticking with the Takara black knight versions and the SDCC G1. These are awful, mainly due to the revelation of the clear plastic.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613180)
Posted by shajaki on October 11th, 2014 @ 12:50pm CDT

megatronus wrote:
shajaki wrote:those look phenominal
DarksydeGrimlock wrote:yikes these are underwhelming
Oh, us.

Bounti76 wrote:Why did they have to put translucent plastic on these?? I would have MUCH preferred the more tarnished metallic look for the entirety of each of the figures. Translucent plastic kills the itch I had for this set.

y'know, id actually bet money that theyre translucent to specifically offset them from the takara "black knight" versions, as they were pretty similar.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613295)
Posted by Autobot032 on October 11th, 2014 @ 11:19pm CDT

Fellow fan and Seibertron board member, Bounti76, has provided the location and picture proof of his sighting of Lockdown, in the Titan figure line. His sighting took place at a Wal*Mart Supercenter in Salt Lake City, Utah.

We've mirrored the image below:

If you have sightings to share, please use our sightings forum to help your fellow fans and collectors, and if you have a new sighting, such as this one, please let us know at Sightings@seibertron.com and you'll receive a news credit for sharing! (Please note: Photographic evidence must be included, as well as location and store name. Your Seibertron.com username must be included, if you're a member of the board.)

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613298)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 12th, 2014 @ 12:02am CDT

*Sighs* Another non transforming Transformer??Very weird.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613299)
Posted by Burn on October 12th, 2014 @ 12:07am CDT

Lockdownhunter wrote:*Sighs* Another non transforming Transformer??Very weird.

How is it weird? We've had non-transforming Transformers since 1990.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613300)
Posted by megatronus on October 12th, 2014 @ 12:16am CDT

Pretty excited for the Dinobot pack.

In general, I'm extremely pleased with the glut of options we have for various AoE molds.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613336)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 12th, 2014 @ 6:46am CDT

C'mon HasTak put out a better Lockdown already! I'm sure most movie fans would agree to a Lockdown with an alternate head gimmick or a flip-over battle mask like BB just to hide that horrible mug. The deluxe is a great mold but off with that head! :BOOM:

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613340)
Posted by william-james88 on October 12th, 2014 @ 6:59am CDT

Nemesis Destron wrote:C'mon HasTak put out a better Lockdown already! I'm sure most movie fans would agree to a Lockdown with an alternate head gimmick or a flip-over battle mask like BB just to hide that horrible mug. The deluxe is a great mold but off with that head!

I dont even like the deluxe mold. Overly simple with a fake chest.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613357)
Posted by Peridot on October 12th, 2014 @ 8:21am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:C'mon HasTak put out a better Lockdown already! I'm sure most movie fans would agree to a Lockdown with an alternate head gimmick or a flip-over battle mask like BB just to hide that horrible mug. The deluxe is a great mold but off with that head!

I dont even like the deluxe mold. Overly simple with a fake chest.

Plus, it doesn't scale well with anything. He's the same height as Bumblebee, for crying out loud! :BANG_HEAD:

If only the Flip and Change had some decent articulation...

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613361)
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on October 12th, 2014 @ 9:02am CDT

This is the most screen-accurate Lockdown yet. Think about it- he just looked like a guy in a molded rubber suit.

What we need anything is a Voyager Lockdown, one that scales with the Deluxes, but stands tall next to Leader OP. And has all his big car kibble in a backpack like Galvatron, so we can mod it to come off.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613374)
Posted by william-james88 on October 12th, 2014 @ 10:26am CDT

Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:This is the most screen-accurate Lockdown yet. Think about it- he just looked like a guy in a molded rubber suit.

What we need anything is a Voyager Lockdown, one that scales with the Deluxes, but stands tall next to Leader OP. And has all his big car kibble in a backpack like Galvatron, so we can mod it to come off.

As long as he keeps his car front to form his chest plate I wouldn't mind.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613377)
Posted by Hero Alpha on October 12th, 2014 @ 10:56am CDT

And once again no Snarl. I would like to find one at a resonable price that's not the lime green one.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613410)
Posted by RiddlerJ on October 12th, 2014 @ 2:57pm CDT

I surprised there hasn't been a 3rd party upgrade for the deluxe Lockdown. A visor helmet, hook, sword, maybe another gun.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613423)
Posted by Shuttershock on October 12th, 2014 @ 3:56pm CDT

Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:This is the most screen-accurate Lockdown yet. Think about it- he just looked like a guy in a molded rubber suit.

What we need anything is a Voyager Lockdown, one that scales with the Deluxes, but stands tall next to Leader OP. And has all his big car kibble in a backpack like Galvatron, so we can mod it to come off.

If only something like that could ever exist.

Oh well, just a pipe dream.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613452)
Posted by Peridot on October 12th, 2014 @ 6:50pm CDT

Shuttershock wrote:
Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:This is the most screen-accurate Lockdown yet. Think about it- he just looked like a guy in a molded rubber suit.

What we need anything is a Voyager Lockdown, one that scales with the Deluxes, but stands tall next to Leader OP. And has all his big car kibble in a backpack like Galvatron, so we can mod it to come off.

If only something like that could ever exist.

Oh well, just a pipe dream.

I wonder what the ROTF version would look like with AOE Lockdown's head and colors?

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613455)
Posted by Mr O on October 12th, 2014 @ 7:11pm CDT

Metro Prime wrote:I wonder what the ROTF version would look like with AOE Lockdown's head and colors?

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613459)
Posted by william-james88 on October 12th, 2014 @ 7:54pm CDT

Metro Prime wrote:
I wonder what the ROTF version would look like with AOE Lockdown's head and colors?

Even better than a Generations Springer in movie Drift colors.

Re: Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock And Optimus Prime 2-Pack Found At Retail (1613492)
Posted by Shuttershock on October 12th, 2014 @ 10:52pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Metro Prime wrote:
I wonder what the ROTF version would look like with AOE Lockdown's head and colors?

Even better than a Generations Springer in movie Drift colors.

I still can't believe they didn't remark at all about Drift being a triple changer. But then, that's the level of care we just tolerate with these movies.

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