Takara Legends LGEX Transformers Fest 2016 Exclusive Beast Wars Figures In Stock Online
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Have any of you been looking for the Takara Tomy Takara Legends LGEX Transformers Fest 2016 Exclusive Beast Wars figures? We are referring to the Legends Rattrap, Rhinox and Waspinator reissues with the most toon accurate paint scheme yet, and which happen to be convention exclusives in Japan. These are actually in stock and shipping at Robot Kingdom, in case you didnt see the latest newsletter.
Rhinox for US$ 49.90 : http://www.robotkingdom.com/lgexrhinox.html
Rattrap for US$ 34.90 : http://www.robotkingdom.com/lgexrattrap.html
Waspinator for US$ 34.90 : http://www.robotkingdom.com/lgexwaspinator.html
We have also been informed by fellow fan sracsose that they are also available on e-bay from the store A Plus ANIME CAMERA CONNECT and now has all the LGEX toys ready to ship at their standard "exclusive" prices (which arent that bad)
Rattrap for US$ 39.99: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Legends- ... 2247874229
Waspinator for US$ 39.99: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Legends- ... 2247874229
Rhinox for US$ 59.99: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Legends- ... 2247874229
Keep in mind that the shipping is cheaper for the e-bay listings. These have yet to show up at importers in the US.
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Posted by Black Bumblebee on May 20th, 2016 @ 12:58am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 20th, 2016 @ 6:04am CDT
Black Bumblebee wrote:Prices and links are just a wee bit mixed up there
Thanks for letting us know Its been fixed!
Posted by no-one on May 23rd, 2016 @ 11:29pm CDT
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BigBadToyStore: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Robot Kingdom: http://www.robotkingdom.com/gen16dlxgroove.html
Premium Collectables: http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/p ... ass-groove
If Combiner Wars isn't your bag, some sites also just posted the pre-orders for MP-25L Masterpiece LoudPedal for $89.99 which is a Decepticon flavored redeco of MP-25 Masterpiece Tracks.
TFSource: http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-25L-loudpedal/
BBTS: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Premium Collectables: http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/p ... loud-pedal
RobotKingdom: http://www.robotkingdom.com/tftrmp25l.html
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Posted by YoungPrime on May 23rd, 2016 @ 11:41pm CDT
BBTS think they're doing someone a favor given who ridiculous the scalpers are selling Groove on Amazon.
I'll wait for a more reasonable price.
Posted by Bounti76 on May 23rd, 2016 @ 11:46pm CDT
Posted by BeePrime on May 24th, 2016 @ 5:52am CDT
Posted by prjkt on May 24th, 2016 @ 7:48am CDT
Luckily I've already got my Groove, but haven't decided if I'll use him for Defensor or not yet.
Posted by Roadbuster on May 24th, 2016 @ 8:05am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 24th, 2016 @ 8:11am CDT
And its too bad everyone just encouraged BBTS to continue these premium price practices.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on May 24th, 2016 @ 8:31am CDT
william-james88 wrote:There will be lots of regret when he shows up at HTS with his intended retail price: http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Transformer ... 826as0.htm
And its too bad everyone just encouraged BBTS to continue these premium price practices.
My guess is that HTS is waiting for the MAYMAYHEM 15% off code to expire today before they release him on their site. But even then, regular retail is much better than the inflated prices on BBTS.
Posted by Agamemnon on May 24th, 2016 @ 8:44am CDT
william-james88 wrote:There will be lots of regret when he shows up at HTS with his intended retail price: http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Transformer ... 826as0.htm
And its too bad everyone just encouraged BBTS to continue these premium price practices.
It's insurance. I am willing to pay that price for this figure, due to it's limited availability. If he shows up on Amazon for cheaper, I'll get him there. But, I no longer have the ability to hang out on the Internet hitting refresh until the figure becomes available. Perhaps Groove will be available well after this weekend, like Quickslinger and Brake Neck last year. But I don't want to risk it. This is a reason I am okay paying a bit more with a retailer like BBTS.
It's all capitalism. I find it a bit harsh that BBTS is considered a scalper. If people are willing to pay the price, we do. If not, then the choice to wait on HTS or Amazon is very valid too. Capitalism!
Posted by mooncake623 on May 24th, 2016 @ 9:05am CDT
Agamemnon wrote:william-james88 wrote:There will be lots of regret when he shows up at HTS with his intended retail price: http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Transformer ... 826as0.htm
And its too bad everyone just encouraged BBTS to continue these premium price practices.
It's insurance. I am willing to pay that price for this figure, due to it's limited availability. If he shows up on Amazon for cheaper, I'll get him there. But, I no longer have the ability to hang out on the Internet hitting refresh until the figure becomes available. Perhaps Groove will be available well after this weekend, like Quickslinger and Brake Neck last year. But I don't want to risk it. This is a reason I am okay paying a bit more with a retailer like BBTS.
It's all capitalism. I find it a bit harsh that BBTS is considered a scalper. If people are willing to pay the price, we do. If not, then the choice to wait on HTS or Amazon is very valid too. Capitalism!
Well said! Plus it's BBTS, you can always cancel your order if you can get it from HTS at retail when it goes up, better safe then sorry.
Posted by Longrack79 on May 24th, 2016 @ 9:57am CDT
Roadbuster wrote:He didn't sell out within minutes. The listing was up since around midnight. Try a few hours. As soon as I got home, four hours in, I snatched him up.
It might as well have been minutes for those of us who were already in bed when the preorder went live and didn't see it until 5:30 this morning.
Posted by kurthy on May 24th, 2016 @ 10:07am CDT
TF-fan kev777 wrote:william-james88 wrote:There will be lots of regret when he shows up at HTS with his intended retail price: http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Transformer ... 826as0.htm
And its too bad everyone just encouraged BBTS to continue these premium price practices.
My guess is that HTS is waiting for the MAYMAYHEM 15% off code to expire today before they release him on their site. But even then, regular retail is much better than the inflated prices on BBTS.
That may be the saddest thing of all. If HTS waits until their May Mayhem coupon expires to release their May Mayhem figures, that's just disappointing. Almost as bad as putting up Christmas lights in August, but taking them down Christmas Eve.
Posted by MCutter on May 24th, 2016 @ 12:28pm CDT
kurthy wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:william-james88 wrote:There will be lots of regret when he shows up at HTS with his intended retail price: http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Transformer ... 826as0.htm
And its too bad everyone just encouraged BBTS to continue these premium price practices.
My guess is that HTS is waiting for the MAYMAYHEM 15% off code to expire today before they release him on their site. But even then, regular retail is much better than the inflated prices on BBTS.
That may be the saddest thing of all. If HTS waits until their May Mayhem coupon expires to release their May Mayhem figures, that's just disappointing. Almost as bad as putting up Christmas lights in August, but taking them down Christmas Eve.
Since this isn't one of HTS's regular items, the code wouldn't work on it anyway. The same thing happens any time they have a coupon code and a leftover con-exclusive item at the same time. They're probably waiting for the code to end before releasing Goove so that they don't get a deluge of "Why isn't my code working" emails.
The x-mas light analogy is pretty apt, though.
Posted by william-james88 on May 24th, 2016 @ 12:34pm CDT
mooncake623 wrote:Agamemnon wrote:It's all capitalism. I find it a bit harsh that BBTS is considered a scalper. If people are willing to pay the price, we do. If not, then the choice to wait on HTS or Amazon is very valid too. Capitalism!
Well said! Plus it's BBTS, you can always cancel your order if you can get it from HTS at retail when it goes up, better safe then sorry.
I can get behind all this
I wouldnt want people to not get their toys afterall.
kurthy wrote: Almost as bad as putting up Christmas lights in August, but taking them down Christmas Eve.
Thats a cute simile.
Posted by william-james88 on May 24th, 2016 @ 1:00pm CDT
Entertaiment Earth for $ 17.99 http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodi ... 0ST_pErK00
Scramble Core for $ 17.50 https://scramblecore.com/products/trans ... bot-groove
Posted by kurthy on May 24th, 2016 @ 1:15pm CDT
MCutter wrote:kurthy wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:william-james88 wrote:There will be lots of regret when he shows up at HTS with his intended retail price: http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Transformer ... 826as0.htm
And its too bad everyone just encouraged BBTS to continue these premium price practices.
My guess is that HTS is waiting for the MAYMAYHEM 15% off code to expire today before they release him on their site. But even then, regular retail is much better than the inflated prices on BBTS.
That may be the saddest thing of all. If HTS waits until their May Mayhem coupon expires to release their May Mayhem figures, that's just disappointing. Almost as bad as putting up Christmas lights in August, but taking them down Christmas Eve.
Since this isn't one of HTS's regular items, the code wouldn't work on it anyway. The same thing happens any time they have a coupon code and a leftover con-exclusive item at the same time. They're probably waiting for the code to end before releasing Goove so that they don't get a deluge of "Why isn't my code working" emails.
The x-mas light analogy is pretty apt, though.
That's strange as the text for the coupon specifically says "Excludes HasbroToyShop.com exclusives and gift cards" which would include con-exclusives like the SDCC sets, but Groove isn't an HTS exclusive, it's an online only item.
Posted by william-james88 on May 24th, 2016 @ 1:25pm CDT
Entertaiment Earth for $ 17.99 http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodi ... 0ST_pErK00
Scramble Core for $ 17.50 https://scramblecore.com/products/trans ... bot-groove
AJ's toy chest for $21.99 http://www.ajstoychest.com/Combiner-War ... p_141.html
Big Bad Toy Store for $24.99 http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Posted by kurthy on May 24th, 2016 @ 1:27pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:This is bound to change soon so anyone interested in keeping tabs on the available preorders for the heavily sought after combiner wars Deluxe Groove is encouraged to subscribe to this thread for any updates. As of now (May 24th 2:30 pm eastern), here are two places where preorders are still available:
Entertaiment Earth for $ 17.99 http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodi ... 0ST_pErK00
Scramble Core for $ 17.50 https://scramblecore.com/products/trans ... bot-groove
I likeep that one of them says that it won't be available until October.
Posted by Mindmaster on May 24th, 2016 @ 1:40pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:This is bound to change soon so anyone interested in keeping tabs on the available preorders for the heavily sought after combiner wars Deluxe Groove is encouraged to subscribe to this thread for any updates. As of now (May 24th 2:30 pm eastern), here are two places where preorders are still available:
Entertaiment Earth for $ 17.99 http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodi ... 0ST_pErK00
Scramble Core for $ 17.50 https://scramblecore.com/products/trans ... bot-groove
Thanks for the heads-up, WJ; unfortunately, my usual go-to place was sold out on preorders, but I was able to snag an order on Scramble Core. Didn't go the Entertainment Earth way because of that predicted October release!
Posted by Randomhero on May 24th, 2016 @ 1:56pm CDT
Posted by kurthy on May 24th, 2016 @ 2:04pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:william-james88 wrote:This is bound to change soon so anyone interested in keeping tabs on the available preorders for the heavily sought after combiner wars Deluxe Groove is encouraged to subscribe to this thread for any updates. As of now (May 24th 2:30 pm eastern), here are two places where preorders are still available:
Entertaiment Earth for $ 17.99 http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodi ... 0ST_pErK00
Scramble Core for $ 17.50 https://scramblecore.com/products/trans ... bot-groove
Thanks for the heads-up, WJ; unfortunately, my usual go-to place was sold out on preorders, but I was able to snag an order on Scramble Core. Didn't go the Entertainment Earth way because of that predicted October release!
I pulled the trigger on Scramble Core as well, but that shipping price . I usually do bulk shipping through BBTS, AmiAmi, or wait for free shipping from HTS. I've got my one now, but I'm going to wait until HTS has them before getting a set of 4 to make a groovy Defensor.
Posted by Immortal Starscream on May 24th, 2016 @ 2:07pm CDT
Posted by Optimum Supreme on May 24th, 2016 @ 2:20pm CDT
The price. Frankly I didn't know what anyone else was charging. I ordered from BBTS because I've ordered from them a lot before and they've always done right by me. Would I have liked to pay less? Sure. But frankly I'm less bothered paying voyager price for a deluxe than I was a month back when I paid deluxe price for a legend Shockwave on Amazon (BBTS didn't have it or I would have ordered from them).
Posted by Immortal Starscream on May 24th, 2016 @ 5:06pm CDT
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS25038&mode=retail
Posted by william-james88 on May 24th, 2016 @ 6:20pm CDT
Posted by Decepticon619 on May 24th, 2016 @ 6:54pm CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on May 24th, 2016 @ 8:23pm CDT
BBTS says the figures are supposed to arrive for shipping 'by late May'. That's kind of here already, isn't it?
Posted by Lukin900 on May 24th, 2016 @ 10:26pm CDT
Posted by Lukin900 on May 25th, 2016 @ 12:20am CDT
https://redrobottoyshop.com.au/collections/pre-order/products/transformers-generations-combiner-wars-deluxe-groove
Aud$29.00
I pre-ordered one.
Posted by Ultra Mad on May 25th, 2016 @ 10:28am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 25th, 2016 @ 10:54am CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:Does anyone think any Canadian retaillers/stores will have him? I really do want him but I'm still on the fence about ordering from Australian or american stores at the moment.
A canadien retailer did have him but it is now sold out: https://www.canucktibles.ca/products/co ... uxe-groove
Also, Ages 3 and Up might have him too but not yet: http://www.agesthreeandup.com/search.ph ... ve&x=0&y=0
It will probably never be at walmart.ca or tru.ca or amazon.ca because they did not participate in may mayhem last year. Your best bet will probably to get him at amazon.com when they restock.
Posted by Ultra Mad on May 25th, 2016 @ 11:13am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 25th, 2016 @ 11:53am CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:The August date release from the Australian site was the biggest reason I hesitated to pre order him earlier today. Also, a local store in Montreal had last year Quickslinger and the Wildrider figure in july. I sent a message to ask if they will have Groove in stock. If they don't, I might pick him up from an american one. Hopefully, TFsource will also have him.
Yeah, that was toys on fire. But those are importers, they dont get their merchadise from Hasbro and sell at a premium. They might get groove, but they would sell him for 30$ +tax minimum. Thats how much they were selling Arcee for.
Posted by Ultra Mad on May 25th, 2016 @ 12:02pm CDT
Posted by Lukin900 on May 25th, 2016 @ 12:07pm CDT
I have pre-ordered my Groove from them.
Posted by Ultra Mad on May 25th, 2016 @ 12:14pm CDT
Posted by Lukin900 on May 25th, 2016 @ 12:54pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 25th, 2016 @ 2:04pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 25th, 2016 @ 4:03pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm waiting on Amazon. Whatever you do, don't pay more than retail. Groove's good, but not that good.
Even if you feel he is the best motorcycle transformer ever?
Posted by Ultra Mad on May 25th, 2016 @ 4:31pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 25th, 2016 @ 5:48pm CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:Well, my local store got back to me and it doesn't seem that they will have Groove in stock. So I may go with the Australian store after all. I'm happy that some people had good experience with them. The August release still sucks though.
I'm waiting for amazon. Hasbro just released info saying its coming to retailers today. It is more unlikely that the familiar places dont stock him than they do. especially since they had them last year. Aside from BBTS, its all small places we dont frequent often. That doesnt make any sense.
But hey do as you wish. But I am pretty confident I will own one sooner and for cheaper just by waiting a bit longer.
Posted by Ultra Mad on May 25th, 2016 @ 5:49pm CDT
There is the link to the Amazon.com listing available now: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/ ... dition=new?tag=seibertron07-20&
Posted by Ultra Mad on May 25th, 2016 @ 5:53pm CDT
Posted by Agamemnon on May 25th, 2016 @ 8:34pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm waiting on Amazon. Whatever you do, don't pay more than retail. Groove's good, but not that good.
Heh, I already paid $160 for a Groove. Yeah, I'll likely be selling my UW Defensor set at some point...
Posted by william-james88 on May 25th, 2016 @ 9:21pm CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:As much as I want an accurate G1 Defensor, I think I might wait a few days and see just were he pops up
Smart man
Posted by kurthy on May 26th, 2016 @ 12:19pm CDT
Posted by no-one on May 26th, 2016 @ 12:35pm CDT
kurthy wrote:Hey, WJ, where do I post that HTS has a price drop on most of the Generations line? The only exceptions are the CW boxed sets, CW Blades, and those items no longer in stock. It looks to be about 20%, but even the Leaders are discounted so people can now get CW Ultra Magnus for $36 American. You can pretty much tell which ones are sold out now because they are still at regular price like Shockwave, First Aid, and Air Raid.
steal-of-a-deal-sales-and-discounts-at-online-retail-and-brick-and-mortar-stores-p1792510.php#p1792510
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 26th, 2016 @ 2:26pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm waiting on Amazon. Whatever you do, don't pay more than retail. Groove's good, but not that good.
Even if you feel he is the best motorcycle transformer ever?
You stalking me bro? Yes, even if groove is the best motorcycle transformer ever, it's not worth $40