Retail Masterpiece and Metroplex Prices Revealed in Canadian TRU SKUs
Friday, March 8th, 2013 9:32AM CST
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Masterpiece Soundwave SKU043130 - $119.99
Masterpiece Acid Storm SKU043128 - $69.99
Generations Titan Metroplex SKU043106 - $99.99
Prime Plat. Ed Ultra Magnus SKU038196 - $69.99
Prime Ultimate Dragon SKU043112 - $59.99
Prime 16'' Figure SKU038183 - $29.99
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Posted by RiddlerJ on March 8th, 2013 @ 10:52am CST
The bigger stumbling block is where would I keep him.
Posted by Axlmus Prime on March 8th, 2013 @ 10:59am CST
Posted by #Sideways# on March 8th, 2013 @ 11:05am CST
Gosh dangit.
Looks like I can't have both Acid Storm and Soundwave. Both characters I like... Sour grapes.
Posted by God Magnus on March 8th, 2013 @ 11:06am CST
Posted by Bouncy X on March 8th, 2013 @ 11:15am CST
weird.
Posted by optimuscarlos on March 8th, 2013 @ 11:17am CST
I will get for sure soundwave, but metroplex I dunno, I wish they would have made him more fall of cybertron instead G1 look.
Posted by Mkall on March 8th, 2013 @ 11:35am CST
Bouncy X wrote:how the hell is soundwave 20 dollars more than metroplex?
weird.
Better materials, more parts (unconfirmed), all 5 cassettes... all adds up to more labour and assembly costs.
Posted by kirbenvost on March 8th, 2013 @ 11:39am CST
Posted by Homerjay14522 on March 8th, 2013 @ 11:46am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 8th, 2013 @ 12:41pm CST
Posted by Megatron Wolf on March 8th, 2013 @ 1:21pm CST
Posted by Nemesis Destron on March 8th, 2013 @ 1:35pm CST
Posted by DevconSupreme on March 8th, 2013 @ 1:58pm CST
Posted by Burn on March 8th, 2013 @ 2:23pm CST
Double it for Australia of course ... despite dollar parity.
Posted by STINGRAY749 on March 8th, 2013 @ 2:43pm CST
Posted by Sargent on March 8th, 2013 @ 2:50pm CST
STINGRAY749 wrote:Sweet happy to hear prices wont make me sell a kidney to get metroplex. Now I just pray its not a tru exclusive.
Now *that* would be a disaster, especially for all non-US fans. Given the shipping costs and having to hunt it down on the secondary market then...*shudders*
We'll see.
Posted by Burn on March 8th, 2013 @ 2:51pm CST
Sargent wrote:STINGRAY749 wrote:Sweet happy to hear prices wont make me sell a kidney to get metroplex. Now I just pray its not a tru exclusive.
Now *that* would be a disaster, especially for all non-US fans. Given the shipping costs and having to hunt it down on the secondary market then...*shudders*
We'll see.
Just grab the Takara version, there's enough Asia-based western oriented online stores that make it easy to do so.
Posted by Manterax Prime on March 8th, 2013 @ 5:26pm CST
Posted by Doubledealer93 on March 8th, 2013 @ 5:47pm CST
Posted by Sinnertwin on March 8th, 2013 @ 5:47pm CST
Manterax Prime wrote:WHY THE HIGH PRICES FOR THE PLATINUM FIGS!!!???? KNOCK IT OFF W/ THE EXCLUSIVES HASBRO!!!!!
Platinum? These are mass release retail figures
Posted by Stormrider on March 8th, 2013 @ 6:00pm CST
I hate hunting for these things in the stores. Will Metroplex be available for pre-order anywhere?
Posted by megatronis on March 8th, 2013 @ 7:06pm CST
HE SHALL BE MINE
Posted by zatara1701 on March 8th, 2013 @ 11:59pm CST
1) Why is everyone complaining about Soundwaves price?? You're getting SIX MASTERPIECE Transformers for goodness sakes! Not to mention, add the cost of all those up from Takara and see what total you get... Kinda reminds me of a saying my dad would use involving a new rope and complaining.
2) Metroplex... $99 or $125...what does it matter?? It's a 2 foot tall Transformer!!
3) My only question... Maybe someone has some insight or specualtion...What the heck is..
Prime 16'' Figure SKU038183 - $29.99??
At first I thought it might be Predaking Leader Class, but then realized the OP Leader is $59...Any thoughts??
Posted by megatronis on March 9th, 2013 @ 12:08am CST
zatara1701 wrote:Ok..
3) My only question... Maybe someone has some insight or specualtion...What the heck is..
Prime 16'' Figure SKU038183 - $29.99??
At first I thought it might be Predaking Leader Class, but then realized the OP Leader is $59...Any thoughts??
Im as cluless as you are..but im kinda thinking something similar to maximus prime for the cyberverse line....who knows...
Posted by Manterax Prime on March 9th, 2013 @ 12:13am CST
Sinnertwin wrote:Manterax Prime wrote:WHY THE HIGH PRICES FOR THE PLATINUM FIGS!!!???? KNOCK IT OFF W/ THE EXCLUSIVES HASBRO!!!!!
Platinum? These are mass release retail figures
Plat. Ed. Ultra Magnus aka Platinum Edition Ultra Magnus......none of the the Platinum figs are retail releases and I hate that. The price is even worse. $69.99 for a remold of Weaponizer Optimus Prime.
Seriously, why does hasbro do this stuff.
Posted by zatara1701 on March 9th, 2013 @ 12:27am CST
Manterax Prime wrote:Sinnertwin wrote:Manterax Prime wrote:WHY THE HIGH PRICES FOR THE PLATINUM FIGS!!!???? KNOCK IT OFF W/ THE EXCLUSIVES HASBRO!!!!!
Platinum? These are mass release retail figures
Plat. Ed. Ultra Magnus aka Platinum Edition Ultra Magnus......none of the the Platinum figs are retail releases and I hate that. The price is even worse. $69.99 for a remold of Weaponizer Optimus Prime.
Seriously, why does hasbro do this stuff.
I agress whole heartedly about the Platinum figs...Well this round anyways...I will say this though...I was taken aback that it was listed under TRU. Previous Plat. Figs were not available through TRU. Made me wonder if this is a Canadian thing or Hasbro trying to branch out "for collectors." If that's the case, thanks for listening to us Hasbro, but you're still kinda hitting and missing with us collectors. Feel free to hire me as a consultant
Posted by Manterax Prime on March 9th, 2013 @ 12:47am CST
zatara1701 wrote:Manterax Prime wrote:Sinnertwin wrote:Manterax Prime wrote:WHY THE HIGH PRICES FOR THE PLATINUM FIGS!!!???? KNOCK IT OFF W/ THE EXCLUSIVES HASBRO!!!!!
Platinum? These are mass release retail figures
Plat. Ed. Ultra Magnus aka Platinum Edition Ultra Magnus......none of the the Platinum figs are retail releases and I hate that. The price is even worse. $69.99 for a remold of Weaponizer Optimus Prime.
Seriously, why does hasbro do this stuff.
I agress whole heartedly about the Platinum figs...Well this round anyways...I will say this though...I was taken aback that it was listed under TRU. Previous Plat. Figs were not available through TRU. Made me wonder if this is a Canadian thing or Hasbro trying to branch out "for collectors." If that's the case, thanks for listening to us Hasbro, but you're still kinda hitting and missing with us collectors. Feel free to hire me as a consultant
Must be Canada only as they also got Yaer of the Dragon Optimus at retail, whereas we in the US had to go through online shops and pay shipping. I'll take brick and mortar over paying shipping anyday. When I can find figs I want in store and I have the money to get them, they are bought on sight.
I understand Hasbro wants to branch out to areas they normally don't but that's no excuse for making figures only they can buy at retail and we can't.
Posted by Dclone Soundwave on March 9th, 2013 @ 4:49am CST
Posted by noctorro on March 9th, 2013 @ 6:14am CST
Lucky bastards.
We're probably going to pay close to 250 euro's for the
thing here in Euro country. That's 324 dollars.
Ebay scalper scumbags are going to have a field day just as
with Hasbro MP Optimus.
Hopefully he'll be out in the UK, I'll just get a planeticket
will be cheaper then ship it from the US.
Posted by Noideaforaname on March 9th, 2013 @ 11:58am CST
Mkall wrote:Bouncy X wrote:how the hell is soundwave 20 dollars more than metroplex?
weird.
Better materials, more parts (unconfirmed), all 5 cassettes... all adds up to more labour and assembly costs.
Not to mention Soundwave is geared towards collectors over kids, which allows for a higher price...
Posted by MGrotusque on March 9th, 2013 @ 1:04pm CST
99 bucks is a screamin deal. I foresee it getting a little more expensive though. The actual tag on the shelf will be in the 125 range. They like to gouge us Canadians.
Plus tax.
Posted by Mkall on March 9th, 2013 @ 1:07pm CST
Dclone Soundwave wrote:Now why can't Encore Fort Max be priced like this? He's not even the tallest TF anymore...
Diecast metal + shipping fees from Japan.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 9th, 2013 @ 1:25pm CST
Posted by Transformers Hoarder on March 9th, 2013 @ 3:10pm CST
Posted by craggy on March 9th, 2013 @ 8:54pm CST
Anyway, I'm guessing it's not been confirmed yet, but I'd reckon it'll probably be a TRU exclusive, given their being the only retailer to really take on these large-price, large-size items in the past. If so, it does mean more chance of getting it in the UK, but I really don't want to risk it, so would love it if the toy was available through some online retailers. Otherwise, I might have to get one of you guys to grab me one.
Posted by Manterax Prime on March 9th, 2013 @ 11:22pm CST
craggy wrote:I'll buy that for a dollar.
The wonders of a simple misspelling..........
Posted by Sinnertwin on March 10th, 2013 @ 4:34am CDT
craggy wrote:I'll buy that for a dollar.
The wonders of a simple misspelling..........
When Robocop references go wrong
Back on topic, Target and Kmart have known to range larger /import figures in the past, so perhaps we may see Metroplex through them also. Considering that they sel other toys dearer than $99, who knows if they'll range it or not.
Posted by Zy391 on March 10th, 2013 @ 6:15am CDT
Posted by craggy on March 10th, 2013 @ 10:26am CDT
Posted by Stormrider on March 10th, 2013 @ 1:53pm CDT
Mkall wrote:Dclone Soundwave wrote:Now why can't Encore Fort Max be priced like this? He's not even the tallest TF anymore...
Diecast metal + shipping fees from Japan.
Fort Max has die-cast? I never knew.
Posted by southpawdragon on March 16th, 2013 @ 2:54pm CDT