TF Animated available at retail in Ontario!

I told you guys that they would be out at the end of april here in the state since reset is either the week of april 13th or april 18th depending on what part of the states you live in so keep your eyes out for animated figures.

What the...

I could see Cincinnati, but Ontario? Really?

And Shortround, no one's denying the fact that your information might be correct. We're just used to not having things go our way when it comes to the release of figures.

Time frames get moved up, pushed back, locations change, etc.

Still...until I see concrete proof that it's going to be more than just these two metro areas...I'm not wasting gas, money or time.

shortround wrote:I told you guys that they would be out at the end of april here in the state since reset is either the week of april 13th or april 18th depending on what part of the states you live in so keep your eyes out for animated figures.

Just like the post about the commercial you saw for them.

So is this some sort of testing release or is this actual release? Like is this the beginning of the Animated toy line showing up in NA?

Thats so unfair....
Damn those canadians!
LOL, just kidding, you guys are awesome.

Satan's Camaro wrote:Thats so unfair....
Damn those canadians!
LOL, just kidding, you guys are awesome.

I know we are

Either way, congrats man. I also called an early release on these and Universe. We may not have Universe yet, but I'm willing to bet we see them on the shelves before June. Remember, release dates aren't set in stone.

Congrats Magnimus! Has anyone seen them in Mississauga?

Hey Autobot032, what's so brow raising about Animated figures showing up here instead of your back yard?

GetterDragun wrote:

shortround wrote:I told you guys that they would be out at the end of april here in the state since reset is either the week of april 13th or april 18th depending on what part of the states you live in so keep your eyes out for animated figures.

Just like the post about the commercial you saw for them.

Thank you.

TFBuyer wrote:

GetterDragun wrote:

shortround wrote:I told you guys that they would be out at the end of april here in the state since reset is either the week of april 13th or april 18th depending on what part of the states you live in so keep your eyes out for animated figures.

Just like the post about the commercial you saw for them.

Thank you.

I miss something here?

I should go and look if they are here in markham.

Yes no i don't have to wait till June

GreenLantern of Cybertron wrote:I should go and look if they are here in markham.

I'm working at the Toronto ComicCon tomorrow. I'll be the guys from Cybertron.ca will be selling some.

Down_Shift wrote:I miss something here?

Just found Getter's post humorous--shortround is forever letting us know release dates based on not-so-confirmed information... Ironic that he seems to have some validation now. Although, Canada isn't the states...

GetterDragun wrote:

shortround wrote:I told you guys that they would be out at the end of april here in the state since reset is either the week of april 13th or april 18th depending on what part of the states you live in so keep your eyes out for animated figures.

Just like the post about the commercial you saw for them.

-_-...and this is why people don't have respect for the mods and admins anymore. They're not given a reason to.

Don't you think a comment like this could've been handled better via PM, IM, or email?

Down_Shift wrote:

Satan's Camaro wrote:Thats so unfair....
Damn those canadians!
LOL, just kidding, you guys are awesome.

I know we are

Either way, congrats man. I also called an early release on these and Universe. We may not have Universe yet, but I'm willing to bet we see them on the shelves before June. Remember, release dates aren't set in stone.

Congrats Magnimus! Has anyone seen them in Mississauga?

Hey Autobot032, what's so brow raising about Animated figures showing up here instead of your back yard?

Actually, I don't care that you guys are getting the figures, in fact, more power to ya.

I just can't understand why Cinci and Ontario were picked out of all the places to do this test marketing thing.

I could see LA or Chicago or NYC. I understand (though I think it's a bad move, considering they'll all be hocked left and right...) that Cinci is where BotCon will be this year, but I'm guessing the Canadian release us because of Toronto and it's metro area.

That's just a guess though...still, I can't figure this out. I consider it to be dumb. Either release them or don't, but figure out a plan and stick with it Hasbro! It's hard enough keeping up with the show!

TFBuyer wrote:Just found Getter's post humorous--shortround is forever letting us know release dates based on not-so-confirmed information... Ironic that he seems to have some validation now. Although, Canada isn't the states...

Validation or not, idiotic posts or not, it's not Getter's place to put him in the spot light like that. Let Shortround succeed or fail on his own merits, not with the help of those who are supposed to help us.

Autobot032 wrote:Gigantic post

Don't let my last post confuse, I read it after and it came off a little rude. Normally the GTA gets new anything first, not just Transformers. It's a proven and invaluable test market. Besides, we have a Hasbro in our back yard. Too tell you the truth, I don't see this as a "test market" thing. I think it's just a normal release. Like any new line it will take a little while to spread out.

When Hasbro Canada orders it's figures from Takara they forcast higher then the states. To be honest I forget why, but I talked to a rep from Hasbro Canada a few months back and she was giving me that line. She was pretty hot, so I wasn't fully paying attention. I know it will come to me later when I'm not exhausted.

Ohio makes sense because Botcon will be there and that will boost the economy purely out of everyone attending botcon hitting up every Wal-mart, Target and TRU in the area.

TFBuyer wrote:

Down_Shift wrote:I miss something here?

Just found Getter's post humorous--shortround is forever letting us know release dates based on not-so-confirmed information... Ironic that he seems to have some validation now. Although, Canada isn't the states...

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh Jokes. He he he, I get jokes.

I love how one person finds them in Ontario and the toys are out in every single crevice of the world.

Autobot032 wrote:

GetterDragun wrote:

shortround wrote:I told you guys that they would be out at the end of april here in the state since reset is either the week of april 13th or april 18th depending on what part of the states you live in so keep your eyes out for animated figures.

Just like the post about the commercial you saw for them.

-_-...and this is why people don't have respect for the mods and admins anymore. They're not given a reason to.

I actually respect most of the mods here, GetterDragun never told me not to post my honest opinion about Animated.

Actually, I’ve found that sometimes, its hard to respect a lot of people here because they them selves are so disrespectful. I’m tired of being told to quit watching TFA because I don’t like it. When people tell me “if you don’t like the show, don’t watch it.” I find that disrespectful.

There are a LOT of people here who aren’t moderators and are quite disrespectful. I have some names in mind, but for the sake of not being a jerk I wont name them.

Whatever I was wrong about the comerical it turned out to be an add for t.v. show that direct t.v. was sponcering don't know why. But as far as the reset goes all you had to do was search the G.I. Joe fans Unite--25th anniversary fig talk and More! in general discussion there was a guy who works at target that said that the reset in his area was taking place the week of the 13th and I talked to a person that works at the target near me that said the reset was the week of the 18th for my area and more important I asked about transformers animated and she confirmed that they were in the computer and would be put out during or shortly after the reset and there is further proof just look at the topic tf animated toy now up for preorder at amazon.com or something like that and there shipping date is may 1st.

Nekoman wrote:I love how one person finds them in Ontario and the toys are out in every single crevice of the world.

Actually it is two people in this Canadian area now, but yes, the rest of us can take it with a grain of salt. It is news though, and the people need to know.

I am not the only one to find these. RandomFerrett was the first, but since then other members on the TFW2005 boards in Hamilton have snagged them too.

I also am a bit perplexed as to why the Eastgate Mall in Hamilton, Ontario even has these. I'm inclined to believe that it is come kind of mistake and the store put these figures out as part of regular TF toy restocking, unaware that they are not widely available. I'd go back to see if they restocked (thereby indicating they have more than a few cases of toys), but that Wal-Mart is a little out of the way. I'll check the other Wal-Marts in town and see if they have them too to determine if the appearance of TFA deluxes at Eastgate are a one-time fluke.

Awesome! Sucks we don't have them here yet i can't wait to get them!

I just checked the Fort Erie, ON Walmart and nothing. Might be a fluke.

YES!!!!!! THEY ARE HITTING CANADA!!!! WOOO HOOO!!!!!! wonder how long till they hit Nova Scotia

Give it time everyone. They need to trickle down.

Autobot032 wrote:-_-...and this is why people don't have respect for the mods and admins anymore. They're not given a reason to.

Actually, this sounds like a bit of a statement of personal feeling, applied to the populous as a whole. Also something better handled in a PM?

Autobot032 wrote:

TFBuyer wrote:Just found Getter's post humorous--shortround is forever letting us know release dates based on not-so-confirmed information... Ironic that he seems to have some validation now. Although, Canada isn't the states...

Validation or not, idiotic posts or not, it's not Getter's place to put him in the spot light like that. Let Shortround succeed or fail on his own merits, not with the help of those who are supposed to help us.

Whoa there, fella--never called the guy "idiotic." And he's in the spotlight for the number of threads he starts for stuff like this, anyway. But hey, if he's got the inside track on this one and it's coming true, then more power to him. I'll take my Animated figs a month or so before they're supposed to be out. I even checked out a local K-Mart in Columbus this past weekend because of his info...

TFBuyer wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:-_-...and this is why people don't have respect for the mods and admins anymore. They're not given a reason to.

Actually, this sounds like a bit of a statement of personal feeling, applied to the populous as a whole. Also something better handled in a PM?

I have already been approached by a moderator for my post and it was handled as they saw fir. It's none of anyone's concern at this point. This matter has been addressed and handled through the correct channels. Let it drop now.

TFBuyer wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:Just found Getter's post humorous--shortround is forever letting us know release dates based on not-so-confirmed information... Ironic that he seems to have some validation now. Although, Canada isn't the states...

Validation or not, idiotic posts or not, it's not Getter's place to put him in the spot light like that. Let Shortround succeed or fail on his own merits, not with the help of those who are supposed to help us.

TFBuyer wrote:Whoa there, fella--never called the guy "idiotic." And he's in the spotlight for the number of threads he starts for stuff like this, anyway. But hey, if he's got the inside track on this one and it's coming true, then more power to him. I'll take my Animated figs a month or so before they're supposed to be out. I even checked out a local K-Mart in Columbus this past weekend because of his info...

You say he's posted several threads like this. I said idiotic posts. I never claimed you said anything of the sort.

And I can tell you, personally, Columbus searching is a moot point right now. No one in that area has seen hide, nor hair of a single TF:A figure.

I've got some info about that area and they've yet to see anything. As far as they know, they're still on track for the dated release.

People in Ontario are some of the LUCKIEST people in the world right now...

disguy_prime wrote:People in Ontario are some of the LUCKIEST people in the world right now...

Well I wouldn't say that. They get the short end of the stick on a lot of figures, really.

They've earned this early release (and had a few others.) Normally they're stuck waiting months for the good stuff.

Luck has nothing to do with it, Hasbro just wanted to cash in asap.

Autobot032 wrote:

GetterDragun wrote:

shortround wrote:I told you guys that they would be out at the end of april here in the state since reset is either the week of april 13th or april 18th depending on what part of the states you live in so keep your eyes out for animated figures.

Just like the post about the commercial you saw for them.

-_-...and this is why people don't have respect for the mods and admins anymore. They're not given a reason to.

Don't you think a comment like this could've been handled better via PM, IM, or email?

Down_Shift wrote:

Satan's Camaro wrote:Thats so unfair....
Damn those canadians!
LOL, just kidding, you guys are awesome.

I know we are

Either way, congrats man. I also called an early release on these and Universe. We may not have Universe yet, but I'm willing to bet we see them on the shelves before June. Remember, release dates aren't set in stone.

Congrats Magnimus! Has anyone seen them in Mississauga?

Hey Autobot032, what's so brow raising about Animated figures showing up here instead of your back yard?

Actually, I don't care that you guys are getting the figures, in fact, more power to ya.

I just can't understand why Cinci and Ontario were picked out of all the places to do this test marketing thing.

I could see LA or Chicago or NYC. I understand (though I think it's a bad move, considering they'll all be hocked left and right...) that Cinci is where BotCon will be this year, but I'm guessing the Canadian release us because of Toronto and it's metro area.

That's just a guess though...still, I can't figure this out. I consider it to be dumb. Either release them or don't, but figure out a plan and stick with it Hasbro! It's hard enough keeping up with the show!

TFBuyer wrote:Just found Getter's post humorous--shortround is forever letting us know release dates based on not-so-confirmed information... Ironic that he seems to have some validation now. Although, Canada isn't the states...

Validation or not, idiotic posts or not, it's not Getter's place to put him in the spot light like that. Let Shortround succeed or fail on his own merits, not with the help of those who are supposed to help us.

I didn't know as a mod we couldn't have a personality? I also think a little joking around is better than sending someone a PM. Have you ever sent anyone a PM as a mod to make a suggestion? 9 times out of 10 people think they are getting banned or yelled at for a simple suggestion in a PM, even though it could be something as simple as "Hey bud, you're signature is at 1024 x 768, could you please resize it?" So I only like to reserve PMs for something actually serious, not a little ribbing about posting your own rumor.

Now back on subject, even though I am in the states, I am wondering if I should have preordered all of these from HTS, if in fact theymight be out early. Here's hoping my figures arrive from HTS within the time frame of my items being able to be returned with thei receipts. Hopefully HTS follows suit if other stors start releasing early.

My friend said he saw them on Friday 4/11/08 at the Target in Plymoth Meeting PA, but he is a Joe collector and could have been mistaken. I think we are going to see more and more of these little releases from now on.

TF Animated?

What's all this then?

Never heard of it.

Autobot032 wrote:

disguy_prime wrote:People in Ontario are some of the LUCKIEST people in the world right now...

Luck has nothing to do with it, Hasbro just wanted to cash in asap.

The fact you say that with a straight face is mind blowing. I'm sure the multi billion company who has offices all over the globe and a team of marketing personal who make more in a month than some do in a year know exactly what there doing. If they wanted to "cash in" they would have released them after the 5th episode.

fnlrun wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:

disguy_prime wrote:People in Ontario are some of the LUCKIEST people in the world right now...

Luck has nothing to do with it, Hasbro just wanted to cash in asap.

The fact you say that with a straight face is mind blowing. I'm sure the multi billion company who has offices all over the globe and a team of marketing personal who make more in a month than some do in a year know exactly what there doing. If they wanted to "cash in" they would have released them after the 5th episode.

I do indeed say it with a straight face.

As of late, Hasbro hasn't been at the top of their game.

1.) Movie figure shortage. (considering all that was invested into the venture, product should've been made available.)

2.) Waiting to release Animated and continue with the sales of the Movie line. (It's apparent that they're not selling like they once had. The figures (of all classes) are starting to warm shelves left and right. The Movie is out of theaters and DVD sales most likely aren't as hot as they once were, helping to push the product. Waiting until June at this point would be stupid.)

So with those two very legitimate thoughts, yeah, I can say it with a straight face.

I really don't care that you're going to disagree with me (and you will) you're entitled to your opinion and I'll gladly have mine.

Sure Hasbro's in it for the business, what company wouldn't be? But their tactics as of late have become crappy.

Waiting is stupid, when the current product just ain't cuttin' it.

And you seriously believe that Hasbro is "holding out" till june because they have nothing better to do? Mabye they have a scheme like to make sure supply will be high this time and the stores will have plenty of them, or mabye somthing crazy like all product testing is going well so they don't have excessieve levals of lead in the paint and they make it through customs.

Almost all of you whine and complain that the paint application is horrible, or the joints aren't tight. Mabye QC has been beefed up to the point you cry a little less this time around.

I'm not trying to flame anybody and if I rattle some feathers I don't care. I don't have to have a disclaimer in my Signature warning I can possibly offend somebody

Congrats to those who found them, patience to those who still have to wait.

GetterDragun wrote:

Now back on subject, even though I am in the states, I am wondering if I should have preordered all of these from HTS, if in fact theymight be out early. Here's hoping my figures arrive from HTS within the time frame of my items being able to be returned with thei receipts. Hopefully HTS follows suit if other stors start releasing early.

I wouldn't get my hopes up on that. Last year I preordered the Movie Deluxe figs, and HTS didn't honor the moved up release date on that class. To top it they also showed up 2 weeks after the retail main date release.

I ordered these two though to take advantage of the discount, and since I intend on just keeping them packaged and stored outside of Megatron and StarScream(have a new head waiting to go on thta sucker). I realy don't care when they show up.

Still, I'm willing to bet, even if they don't bump up the release, you'll see them on the shelf before you get your shipment.

well i took the upc numbers to two different targets here in NY and they arent even in the computer yet, so i dont see how your friend saw them in pA, when the main warehouse hasnt even recieved them yet to put them in the computer.

Autobot032 wrote:I have already been approached by a moderator for my post and it was handled as they saw fir. It's none of anyone's concern at this point. This matter has been addressed and handled through the correct channels. Let it drop now.

Hey, I could honestly give two shakes about how your "matter has been addressed and handled." You simply replied to my post with something to say, and so did I. I was never concerned to begin with--no need to go looking for something that isn't there...

Autobot032 wrote:And I can tell you, personally, Columbus searching is a moot point right now. No one in that area has seen hide, nor hair of a single TF:A figure.

I've got some info about that area and they've yet to see anything. As far as they know, they're still on track for the dated release.

...but thanks for the informed heads up. I just happened to be passing a K-Mart and stopped in the other day (I know, I know--Cincy isn't Columbus, but it's Ohio...), but I won't be going out of my way to try to find the elusive early release. My wallet and I can definitely wait for June.

Autobot032 wrote:As of late, Hasbro hasn't been at the top of their game.

1.) Movie figure shortage. (considering all that was invested into the venture, product should've been made available.)

2.) Waiting to release Animated and continue with the sales of the Movie line. (It's apparent that they're not selling like they once had. The figures (of all classes) are starting to warm shelves left and right. The Movie is out of theaters and DVD sales most likely aren't as hot as they once were, helping to push the product. Waiting until June at this point would be stupid.)

Sure Hasbro's in it for the business, what company wouldn't be? But their tactics as of late have become crappy.

Waiting is stupid, when the current product just ain't cuttin' it.

I happen to think they are at the top of their game. As was pointed out in another thread, we are in the midst of a TF Renaissance. The resurgence in interest has been massive, and Hasbro are simply having trouble keeping up with demand.

The movie figures have brought a rarely seen complexity to a main line, and the animated line is shaping up to to be unusually well proportioned + screen accurate, and a lot of fun. They're also taking care of all the die-hard G1ers with the continuation of the Classicverse line.

We have a hit movie, a hit tv show, and last Christmas's number 1 toy.

Waiting is always a pain, but I don't see any two ways about it. Someone at Hasbro's been making a lot of good decisions.

Well, well, well, I went to my local Wal-Mart in Maysville, KY, and they had a full endcap filled to the brim with TF:A figures. They had the full first wave. Deluxe: Bumblebee, Prowl, OP, and Lockdown Voyager: Bulkhead, Starscream, and Megatron They also had the OP/Megatron Battle Begins 2-pack. They also had OP and Megatron Leader Class Premium figures. I think that all of the Wal-marts around the Cincinnati area are going to be full shortly. Go now, go fast. Maysville Wal-mart is on the AA highway just off of US62/68.

Megatron's Lapdog wrote:Well, well, well, I went to my local Wal-Mart in Maysville, KY, and they had a full endcap filled to the brim with TF:A figures. They had the full first wave. Deluxe: Bumblebee, Prowl, OP, and Lockdown Voyager: Bulkhead, Starscream, and Megatron They also had the OP/Megatron Battle Begins 2-pack. They also had OP and Megatron Leader Class Premium figures. I think that all of the Wal-marts around the Cincinnati area are going to be full shortly. Go now, go fast. Maysville Wal-mart is on the AA highway just off of US62/68.

Apparently, shortround has done it again!

Quite a find these days, to be sure--you picked up every last one, right???

I grabbed what I could afford, i.e. the Battle Begins, and Voyager Megatron and Starscream lol

Megatron's Lapdog wrote:Well, well, well, I went to my local Wal-Mart in Maysville, KY, and they had a full endcap filled to the brim with TF:A figures. They had the full first wave. Deluxe: Bumblebee, Prowl, OP, and Lockdown Voyager: Bulkhead, Starscream, and Megatron They also had the OP/Megatron Battle Begins 2-pack. They also had OP and Megatron Leader Class Premium figures. I think that all of the Wal-marts around the Cincinnati area are going to be full shortly. Go now, go fast. Maysville Wal-mart is on the AA highway just off of US62/68.

KY, eh?

That's good news, perhaps they'll trickle on to other states as the weeks pass.

Still, I like the idea of a set street date...gives me time to have all the cash I'm going to need.

Autobot032 wrote:

Megatron's Lapdog wrote:Well, well, well, I went to my local Wal-Mart in Maysville, KY, and they had a full endcap filled to the brim with TF:A figures. They had the full first wave. Deluxe: Bumblebee, Prowl, OP, and Lockdown Voyager: Bulkhead, Starscream, and Megatron They also had the OP/Megatron Battle Begins 2-pack. They also had OP and Megatron Leader Class Premium figures. I think that all of the Wal-marts around the Cincinnati area are going to be full shortly. Go now, go fast. Maysville Wal-mart is on the AA highway just off of US62/68.

KY, eh?

That's good news, perhaps they'll trickle on to other states as the weeks pass.

Still, I like the idea of a set street date...gives me time to have all the cash I'm going to need.

For me, I don't really think a street date has a lot of impact on me. Remember when Movie deluxes first came out? A week later TRU had a sale on all TF products. The people that waited got a little extra savings when they picked them up for what was basically a 6 for 4 deal.

I'm willing to bet that once they are mass released, there will be a sale shortly after to get the product out to the target market. It's just what businesses do to market a new product.

Once kids have these in there hands, they may want a lot more.

Counterpunch wrote:TF Animated?

What's all this then?

Never heard of it.

YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT IT?!!!?!!?
(faints on floor and dies )