Titans Return Clone Two-Pack Image, Revealed as Walgreens Exclusive
Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 9:47AM CDT
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Posted by Albatross250 on July 5th, 2017 @ 9:51am CDT
All right, my wallet is about to be burned again. not that i'm complaining
Oh yeah, since here in SEA dosen't have Wallgreens,I'll have to wait for Toys R Us Exclusive
Posted by kurthy on July 5th, 2017 @ 9:53am CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on July 5th, 2017 @ 10:21am CDT
Posted by Terrsolpix on July 5th, 2017 @ 10:26am CDT
Posted by bodrock on July 5th, 2017 @ 10:27am CDT
And yes, I also want dem accurate!
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 5th, 2017 @ 10:32am CDT
Posted by cruizerdave on July 5th, 2017 @ 10:42am CDT
Posted by Insurgent on July 5th, 2017 @ 10:42am CDT
Posted by kurthy on July 5th, 2017 @ 11:02am CDT
cruizerdave wrote:Wow, wouldn't it be great if there were two two-packs with the clones in them. Instead of having to buy this, then buy two huge gift sets filled with some pretty lame repaints [Quickswitch, they didn't even try!) in order to get all the clones ... oh well.
http://www.robotkingdom.com/c2030h060.html
Not to worry, the previous two are in an amazon exclusive.
Posted by mordhelm on July 5th, 2017 @ 11:07am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 5th, 2017 @ 11:09am CDT
The product code of that listing matches the Wingspan/Cloudraker set.kurthy wrote:cruizerdave wrote:Wow, wouldn't it be great if there were two two-packs with the clones in them. Instead of having to buy this, then buy two huge gift sets filled with some pretty lame repaints [Quickswitch, they didn't even try!) in order to get all the clones ... oh well.
http://www.robotkingdom.com/c2030h060.html
Not to worry, the previous two are in an amazon exclusive.
Posted by kurthy on July 5th, 2017 @ 11:14am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The product code of that listing matches the Wingspan/Cloudraker set.kurthy wrote:cruizerdave wrote:Wow, wouldn't it be great if there were two two-packs with the clones in them. Instead of having to buy this, then buy two huge gift sets filled with some pretty lame repaints [Quickswitch, they didn't even try!) in order to get all the clones ... oh well.
http://www.robotkingdom.com/c2030h060.html
Not to worry, the previous two are in an amazon exclusive.
Interesting, I wonder why that is.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 5th, 2017 @ 11:30am CDT
cruizerdave wrote:Wow, wouldn't it be great if there were two two-packs with the clones in them. Instead of having to buy this, then buy two huge gift sets filled with some pretty lame repaints [Quickswitch, they didn't even try!) in order to get all the clones ... oh well.
I think Quickswitch turned out pretty good, all things told. He's got a different face at least. If you get Legends Sixshot, then the helmets will be different too. Finally, you can play around with a lot of the robot mode kibble to give Quickswitch a different silhouette from Sixshot. For mine, I don't deploy the pectoral "wings", flip the back wings down instead of up, and turn the shoulder pylons with the wheels backwards. The result looks like a much better proportioned G1 Quickswitch. It really is quite amazing how well it works with so little remolding if you use a few simple alternate transformation techniques.
Posted by Rysquad on July 5th, 2017 @ 11:34am CDT
kurthy wrote:Considering that I have 5 Walgreens in town and have yet to see a TR brainstorm, I don't like this.
I was able to find Brainstorm in multiple Walgreens in San Diego and Las Vegas. I'll be on the hunt.
Posted by Kurona on July 5th, 2017 @ 11:37am CDT
Posted by Rysquad on July 5th, 2017 @ 11:37am CDT
Terrsolpix wrote:So are they wave 5 or not?
Now that we see it's a Walgreens exclusive, does it still fall into a wave? When I picked up Walgreens-exclusive Brainstorm, other Wave 2 Deluxes were on the pegs at Walgreens.
Posted by Mindmaster on July 5th, 2017 @ 11:39am CDT
This set can currently be preordered here
Posted by Evil Eye on July 5th, 2017 @ 12:08pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 5th, 2017 @ 12:11pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 5th, 2017 @ 12:16pm CDT
The only precedent for Hasbro using the same product code number for non-blindpacked products with different content were the three RID Mini-Con 4-packs.
Using the same product code number for different exclusive products that are exclusive to different stores is outright insane.
So yeah, I vote for "error on behalf of Robot Kingdom".
Posted by kurthy on July 5th, 2017 @ 12:31pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I'll just leave this post by Allspark user Nevermore here:The only precedent for Hasbro using the same product code number for non-blindpacked products with different content were the three RID Mini-Con 4-packs.
Using the same product code number for different exclusive products that are exclusive to different stores is outright insane.
So yeah, I vote for "error on behalf of Robot Kingdom".
That's what my gut reaction was.
Posted by Rysquad on July 5th, 2017 @ 1:35pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Courtesy of TFND.net user blacklai, we can confirm that the previously leaked Clone two-pack, consisting of Cloudraker and Wingspan, is indeed a retailer exclusive; like Brainstorm before them, they will be a Walgreens exclusive! blacklai also provides us our first in-hand look at the package, with the Autobot and Decepticon packaged in robot mode and a Walgreens sticker embossed on said package. The image can be viewed below for one's convenience.
The Walgreens Deluxes are about $3 more (Brainstorm is $18 vs. Target/Walmart Deluxe at $15). Does the $23 price of their twins over at Robot Kingdom sound about the right price for these at Walgreens?
Posted by Kurona on July 5th, 2017 @ 1:37pm CDT
Posted by Poyguimogul on July 5th, 2017 @ 1:55pm CDT
Posted by Poncestar on July 5th, 2017 @ 1:58pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on July 5th, 2017 @ 2:00pm CDT
As for the difference in packaging, I would bet that it was all a last minute scramble. They decided to scrap the last two box sets, but decided to go with the two-packs. I'd bet that box is the same as the TLK Deluxe box. The already had the die cut to punch those boxes, and they did a last minute scramble to get TR art to fit the box.
Posted by Terrsolpix on July 5th, 2017 @ 2:18pm CDT
Black Hat wrote:Well ain't that a spit in the face to people who shelled out money for those boxsets.
Who actually bought the box sets for just for the clones?
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on July 5th, 2017 @ 2:21pm CDT
Terrsolpix wrote:Black Hat wrote:Well ain't that a spit in the face to people who shelled out money for those boxsets.
Who actually bought the box sets for just for the clones?
My thoughts exactly. I thought people bought them for Nautica and Ginrai.
Posted by Terrsolpix on July 5th, 2017 @ 2:23pm CDT
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Terrsolpix wrote:Black Hat wrote:Well ain't that a spit in the face to people who shelled out money for those boxsets.
Who actually bought the box sets for just for the clones?
My thoughts exactly. I thought people bought them for Nautica and Ginrai.
Huh. I got them for everyone, but especially laser prime (and ginrai since I can reason a Japanese version with annoying white parts) and metalhawk since my triggerhappy has a janky vehicle cannon.
Posted by Agamemnon on July 5th, 2017 @ 2:56pm CDT
Also, everything looks like the RobotKingdom order is for the set that will be released as a Wallgreens set here in the states. The pics on RK show both stock photos of the first two twins, but also a convention photo of the second two with the two pack box. I wouldn't call this "fake news" just "confusion by photo placeholders".
Posted by Nemesis Destron on July 5th, 2017 @ 3:07pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 5th, 2017 @ 3:08pm CDT
Rysquad wrote:Terrsolpix wrote:So are they wave 5 or not?
Now that we see it's a Walgreens exclusive, does it still fall into a wave? When I picked up Walgreens-exclusive Brainstorm, other Wave 2 Deluxes were on the pegs at Walgreens.
Brainstorm is exceptional as he's officially part of the standard Deluxe Class assortment (Code B7762), and not a standalone item like exclusives usually are.
That said, quite a surprise to see all 4 Clones released in 2-packs, each exclusive to one store, one being Walgreens no less! What's Hasbro been taking?
With that, I think it's safe to withdraw the conclusion that the other two box sets have been canceled.
Posted by william-james88 on July 5th, 2017 @ 3:17pm CDT
Albatross250 wrote:Oh yeah, since here in SEA dosen't have Wallgreens,I'll have to wait for Toys R Us Exclusive
Why, you got Brinstorm as a TRU Exclusive in the SEA? He was the latest Wallgreens exclusive.
Rysquad wrote:Terrsolpix wrote:So are they wave 5 or not?
Now that we see it's a Walgreens exclusive, does it still fall into a wave? When I picked up Walgreens-exclusive Brainstorm, other Wave 2 Deluxes were on the pegs at Walgreens.
Exclusives never fall into waves since they are shipped in different boxes. Waves are only for mainline releases.
Posted by Optimum Supreme on July 5th, 2017 @ 3:30pm CDT
Geez, Walgreen's set should've been sold as individuals.
Posted by Cheetron on July 5th, 2017 @ 3:54pm CDT
Posted by Rysquad on July 5th, 2017 @ 4:10pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:With that, I think it's safe to withdraw the conclusion that the other two box sets have been canceled.
That's probably the case.
What else was rumored for those sets?
Leader: Probably Godbomber for Magnus Prime?
Voyager: ? ?
Deluxe: ? ?
Legends: Cloudraker, Wingspan
Titan Master: ? ?
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 5th, 2017 @ 4:33pm CDT
Posted by Insurgent on July 5th, 2017 @ 5:28pm CDT
And if Cloudraker and Wingspan mean the box set are cancelled.... did they ever confirm those two would 100% be in the multi person box sets? Or did they just say 'boxsets'. Because this 2 pack is still a box set.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 5th, 2017 @ 5:33pm CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on July 5th, 2017 @ 6:40pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on July 5th, 2017 @ 6:43pm CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:They'll wait until everyone buys the two pack, then come out with the last two box sets that'll have Wingspan and Cloudraker in there too.
Honestly, I'm kind of hoping the Wingspan/Cloudraker 2-pack means we'll get different Legends in the boxsets -- maybe Rewind as Eject, Bumblebee as Cliffjumper; Brawn as Outback? Who knows. I just think this opens up possibilities for more repaints now
Posted by Kurona on July 5th, 2017 @ 7:00pm CDT
Posted by steve2275 on July 5th, 2017 @ 8:29pm CDT
Albatross250 wrote::michaelbay:
All right, my wallet is about to be burned again. not that i'm complaining
Oh yeah, since here in SEA dosen't have Wallgreens,I'll have to wait for Toys R Us Exclusive
WalgreensStore #6259
9456 16TH AVE SW
Seattle, WA 98106
206–767–2294
Posted by Randomhero on July 5th, 2017 @ 8:34pm CDT
Posted by Randomhero on July 5th, 2017 @ 8:36pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:If the box sets are cancelled what does that mean for a domestic God Bomber release?
It was never a sure thing and it was just the fans expecting it. It wasn't never announced or rumored
Posted by Cobotron on July 5th, 2017 @ 8:38pm CDT
steve2275 wrote:Albatross250 wrote::michaelbay:
All right, my wallet is about to be burned again. not that i'm complaining
Oh yeah, since here in SEA dosen't have Wallgreens,I'll have to wait for Toys R Us Exclusive
WalgreensStore #6259
9456 16TH AVE SW
Seattle, WA 98106
206–767–2294
While that was very kind of you, SEA stands for South East Asia.
Posted by Randomhero on July 5th, 2017 @ 8:40pm CDT
Insurgent wrote:I think everyone is jumping the gun. I seriously doubt Fastlane and Pounce will be released in a two pack so close to the box set release. It's probably just robotkingdom getting the clones confused.
And if Cloudraker and Wingspan mean the box set are cancelled.... did they ever confirm those two would 100% be in the multi person box sets? Or did they just say 'boxsets'. Because this 2 pack is still a box set.
Nothing was ever confirmed. We got two sets and everyone including me figured it'd be four due to the clones and due to how many sets we got from combiner wars. Everything about the sets have been speculation since toyfair.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 5th, 2017 @ 8:46pm CDT
Randomhero wrote:Insurgent wrote:I think everyone is jumping the gun. I seriously doubt Fastlane and Pounce will be released in a two pack so close to the box set release. It's probably just robotkingdom getting the clones confused.
And if Cloudraker and Wingspan mean the box set are cancelled.... did they ever confirm those two would 100% be in the multi person box sets? Or did they just say 'boxsets'. Because this 2 pack is still a box set.
Nothing was ever confirmed. We got two sets and everyone including me figured it'd be four due to the clones and due to how many sets we got from combiner wars. Everything about the sets have been speculation since toyfair.
Expectations were high that we would get four box sets in total because of the "Stat Themes" associated with the first two sets as well. Chaos on Velocitron is themed on "Speed" while Siege on Cybertron is themed on "Strength." The other two major stats tracked in the Titans Return line are "Intelligence" and "Firepower." Having two more sets to cover those remaining stats makes a lot of sense. This is not to say that Hasbro will still follow through with this, but the expectation of four box sets was hanging on some rather convincing, though still circumstantial, evidence.
Posted by Randomhero on July 5th, 2017 @ 8:55pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Randomhero wrote:Insurgent wrote:I think everyone is jumping the gun. I seriously doubt Fastlane and Pounce will be released in a two pack so close to the box set release. It's probably just robotkingdom getting the clones confused.
And if Cloudraker and Wingspan mean the box set are cancelled.... did they ever confirm those two would 100% be in the multi person box sets? Or did they just say 'boxsets'. Because this 2 pack is still a box set.
Nothing was ever confirmed. We got two sets and everyone including me figured it'd be four due to the clones and due to how many sets we got from combiner wars. Everything about the sets have been speculation since toyfair.
Expectations were high that we would get four box sets in total because of the "Stat Themes" associated with the first too as well. Chaos on Velocitron is themed on "Speed" while Siege on Cybertron is themed on "Strength." The other two major stats tracked in the Titans Return line according to the trading cards that come with the figures are "Intelligence" and "Firepower." This is not to say that Hasbro will still follow through with this, but the expectation of four box sets was hanging on some rather convincing, though still circumstantial, evidence.
I 100% agree BUT we've seen plenty of stuff get scrapped over the passed 10 years. The last waves of Animated, Age of Extinction, TF 2010 line. It's one of those things we can't ever guarantee for certain. I've been saying it for months Power of the Primes is coming and Hasbro may just be saying "well we have these couple new molds we were gonna be putting in some sets. Let's just put them in some 2 packs and get them out and focus on Power of the Primes.
They are just box sets of retools and I buy them! I got Velocitron and I got cybertron on preorder but if they don't make 2 more and just release these guys has a two pack than I saved $200 and I got 17 Walgreens in my city so I'll be snagging them and completing my clones. I won't be heartbroken if they don't make "intelligence" and "fire power" sets. I don't care about the card theme at all.
Posted by steve2275 on July 5th, 2017 @ 9:06pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:steve2275 wrote:Albatross250 wrote::michaelbay:
All right, my wallet is about to be burned again. not that i'm complaining
Oh yeah, since here in SEA dosen't have Wallgreens,I'll have to wait for Toys R Us Exclusive
WalgreensStore #6259
9456 16TH AVE SW
Seattle, WA 98106
206–767–2294
While that was very kind of you, SEA stands for South East Asia.
oh my bad