ToysRus AU: Transformers Masterpiece Hasbro MP-06 Bluestreak & TakaraTomy MP-24 Starsaber Online
Monday, April 13th, 2015 7:09PM CDT
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It appears that ToysRus Australia will be selling Hasbro MP-06 Bluestreak and TakaraTomy MP-24 Starsaber online and likely in store. Not only that, their website has given us our first glimpse at MP-06 in box! It follows the same styling of previous Masterpieces released exclusively through Toys R us. Though if the back of the box is any indication it looks like he won't have the shoulder cannons, which were Amazon exclusives with TakaraTomy's version. They come with the hefty price tags of $129.99 AU (Bluestreak) and $299.99 AU (Starsaber) so be warned. Keep scrolling to see the images and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!
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Posted by Mindmaster on April 13th, 2015 @ 7:26pm CDT
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on April 13th, 2015 @ 7:33pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 13th, 2015 @ 7:39pm CDT
The age of neglected markets is truly over!
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Jezz, those prices are scary.
Posted by Emerje on April 13th, 2015 @ 8:19pm CDT
Tsutsukakushi wrote::shock: With those high prices. Might as well just get the lower priced Takara versions.
No kidding! At the current exchange rate they can get the Japanese Star Saber at the 18,000jpy retail price for under $200AUD, but with heavy online discounts for less than half of the AU TRU price. Crazy stuff.
Emerje
Posted by Autobot032 on April 13th, 2015 @ 9:24pm CDT
Posted by Burn on April 13th, 2015 @ 10:38pm CDT
Tsutsukakushi wrote::shock: With those high prices. Might as well just get the lower priced Takara versions.
Been there, done that, will continue to do it.
That being said ... prices haven't fluctuated too much over the years. When MP-02 was released through Target he was $120.
Similar sized figure from earliert his year ...
Posted by Black Bumblebee on April 13th, 2015 @ 10:40pm CDT
Posted by Burn on April 13th, 2015 @ 10:54pm CDT
Black Bumblebee wrote:Oh you can still complain. The minimum wage in Australia is literally more than twice that of the United States ($7.25 in the US vs. $16 in AU). They're making twice what we are, so if you half the price of those releases, it is actually not that bad.
Let's see ... $7.25US = $9.53AUD. Not quite half.
Now let's take a look at the price of TF's shall we? Even at the raised TRU US rate of $19.99US a combiner limb translates to $26.28AU. Still a bit lower than the $29.99AU we're paying.
Shall we compare some more? (Because it's always good to be thorough)
Average Gas price in US - $2.388USD/Gallon.
Average petrol price in AU - $1.28AUD/Litre.
Transposed ... 1 gallon of petrol/gas in Australia = 1.28 x 3.785 = $5.07AU = $3.85US
Now we could keep this up going tit for tat, but at the end of the day you can't just say "oh they're not that bad off" just because our minimum wage is higher than yours because our cost of living is higher.
Posted by fenrir72 on April 14th, 2015 @ 3:35am CDT
Black Bumblebee wrote:Oh you can still complain. The minimum wage in Australia is literally more than twice that of the United States ($7.25 in the US vs. $16 in AU). They're making twice what we are, so if you half the price of those releases, it is actually not that bad.
It's the standard of living that matters. Australia has a much higher standard of living. It off sets the higher value minimum wage.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 14th, 2015 @ 4:23am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:Black Bumblebee wrote:Oh you can still complain. The minimum wage in Australia is literally more than twice that of the United States ($7.25 in the US vs. $16 in AU). They're making twice what we are, so if you half the price of those releases, it is actually not that bad.
It's the standard of living that matters. Australia has a much higher standard of living. It off sets the higher value minimum wage.
Plus, walking outside is like a living traditional japanese RPG, with monstrous encounters every two steps that they must survive. Fortunately, their beds have miraculous healing properties.
Posted by Deathsanras on April 14th, 2015 @ 1:39pm CDT
Oh, that's right... AusPost are corrupt gougers too...
I'll wait a couple months, then import the same thing for a total cost that's 80% of how much TRU-AU is charging for the figure alone.
Posted by sol magnus on April 14th, 2015 @ 1:46pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 14th, 2015 @ 1:58pm CDT
Posted by Torneira on April 14th, 2015 @ 2:30pm CDT
HASBRO MASTERPRICE!
Posted by Va'al on April 22nd, 2015 @ 4:38am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 22nd, 2015 @ 4:42am CDT
About freaking time! Now, I will not have to worry about having to buy TrU's exclusives from scalpers anymore! Both Platinums and MPs confirmed for that fact. It took YEARS but it's FINALLY done.
Now, the only thing I'm worrying about is how much Bluestreak will cost in Canada.
Posted by william-james88 on May 7th, 2015 @ 3:08pm CDT
The listing also gives us the very first official images of the figure (let us know if you spot differences with the Takara version) which have been mirrored below.
Also, this will be the very first exclusive Masterpiece figure available in retail in Quebec (any previous release could not be shipped to an address in Quebec).
Posted by no-one on May 7th, 2015 @ 3:31pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:let us know if you spot differences with the Takara version
The box
Posted by william-james88 on May 7th, 2015 @ 3:34pm CDT
carytheone wrote:william-james88 wrote:let us know if you spot differences with the Takara version
The box
Very funny
Posted by Cobotron on May 7th, 2015 @ 3:39pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 7th, 2015 @ 3:42pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:Lookie there. French! right on the box.
I know its great news for things to come. Now we are on an even playing field. I hope they rerelease Soundwave one day. I guess all those letters Kanrabat and I sent payed off.
Also, its pretty smart how generations is the same in french and in english.
Posted by no-one on May 7th, 2015 @ 3:51pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Also, its pretty smart how generations is the same in french and in english.
I wonder if it's pronounced the way same way as Cajun french down here; "GeneraSHONs"
Posted by It Is Him on May 7th, 2015 @ 3:52pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 7th, 2015 @ 3:59pm CDT
It Is Him wrote:With the exchange rate, 89.99 Canadian is just over $73 US. We can probably guess the US price point will be $70, just like Prowl.
Yeah, I am assuming the only reason why there is a price increase for candians from last year's prowl is due to the exchange.I dont think the figure itself has augmented in price.
Also, in Quebec it's pronounced gainairaSSion.
Posted by MaverickPrime on May 7th, 2015 @ 4:36pm CDT
Posted by Shockwave7 on May 7th, 2015 @ 4:49pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 7th, 2015 @ 4:52pm CDT
Shockwave7 wrote:They're wasting time making Autobot G1 car Masterpieces and repaints of the Seeker jet mold, when they SHOULD be doing MP Shockwave!
I think there is a problem with the rights issue for likeness of the original toy. Same reason he can't be reissued.
Posted by Cobotron on May 7th, 2015 @ 4:55pm CDT
MaverickPrime wrote:Are there any notable differences between Hasbro's and Takara's versions?
No shoulder canons/rocket launchers?
I actually find them to be cumbersome anyway.
Posted by sol magnus on May 7th, 2015 @ 6:09pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:MaverickPrime wrote:Are there any notable differences between Hasbro's and Takara's versions?
No shoulder canons/rocket launchers?
I actually find them to be cumbersome anyway.
I don't see any notable difference (like Prowl). The normal Bluestreak and Prowl don't come with the external missile launchers.
Posted by Black Bumblebee on May 7th, 2015 @ 7:10pm CDT
Forget the fact that there's knock offs. That's beside the point.
The point is... anyone who wants this, should already have this.
I had high hopes when we got MP Soundwave in the states for such a great deal. The $100 I spent on Optimus, I felt was worth it. But Prowl and now Bluestreak... what gives?
The only thing I can figure is that the the North American licensing fees for the automobile companies must be much higher than in Japan. And that's a shame, as I see it as free advertising.
Posted by Cobotron on May 7th, 2015 @ 7:30pm CDT
Free advertising for Crazy Sammy's Used Car Emporium!Black Bumblebee wrote:The only thing I can figure is that the the North American licensing fees for the automobile companies must be much higher than in Japan. And that's a shame, as I see it as free advertising.
No, but I hear you. I never actually considered the licensing.
Posted by william-james88 on May 7th, 2015 @ 8:05pm CDT
But then I realized something. License agreements are national/regional, not global (we know this from the alternators line when Honda Japan would allow stuff Honda USA wouldnt and thus the hasbro release was different from Takara's). So, a license could (and probably does) cost more for Hasbro than Takara. Which explains why the licensed MP cars cost so much compared to Hasbro's MP 10, Grimlock and Soundwave which were cheaper than Takara's and didnt need a license from a manufacturer outside of Hasbro.
The fact that Starscream doesnt need a license would explain why he will cost the same as this Bluestreak MP.
EDIT: Sorry Black Bumblebee if I am repeating what you wrote, I was writing my message for a while.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 7th, 2015 @ 8:44pm CDT
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Still, that's one hefty pricetag for what is basically just a voyager/Alternators. :/
Posted by Diem on May 7th, 2015 @ 8:51pm CDT
Posted by wangson on May 7th, 2015 @ 9:18pm CDT
Posted by Convoy on May 8th, 2015 @ 12:09am CDT
My poor TakaraTomy Streak/Bluestreak is still afflicted by the Nucleon and stuck in robot mode.
I miss transforming that guy.
That one issue is what's keeping me from jumping on the Blue Bluesteak before it's out of a reasonable price range forever.
Posted by fenrir72 on May 8th, 2015 @ 2:09am CDT
Iirc MP-02, MP-24 and the upcoming Bluestreak. Is it because Australia is in Asia or whatever is the reason?
Posted by Diem on May 8th, 2015 @ 9:31am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:@ the mods or anybody who is in the know. How is it that Australia TRU gets dibs on certain Materpieces while the US does not?
Iirc MP-02, MP-24 and the upcoming Bluestreak. Is it because Australia is in Asia or whatever is the reason?
Well to get nitpicky Australia is next to Asia, not in it.
I'm not sure of the exact reason but I would imagine that it's likely a far more limited run. To my knowledge there are fewer than 50 TRUs in Australia, meaning you could comfortably flood the shelves with a run of 1000. There's more than 800 TRUs in the US, which means that the run, and the costs and issues associated with it would be far larger.
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on May 8th, 2015 @ 10:11am CDT
william-james88 wrote:But then I realized something. License agreements are national/regional, not global (we know this from the alternators line when Honda Japan would allow stuff Honda USA wouldnt and thus the hasbro release was different from Takara's). So, a license could (and probably does) cost more for Hasbro than Takara. Which explains why the licensed MP cars cost so much compared to Hasbro's MP 10, Grimlock and Soundwave which were cheaper than Takara's and didnt need a license from a manufacturer outside of Hasbro.
The fact that Starscream doesnt need a license would explain why he will cost the same as this Bluestreak MP.
You know the situation is more complex still. If you look at the MP seeker mold it is easily the most accurate replica of any aircraft from the Transformers line ever. Yet none of them are licensed by Boeing Defense. Meanwhile every single Movie Starscream toy, no matter how abstract of an F-22A Raptor it was, they were licensed by Lockheed Martin.
So either Lockheed is a stickler for licensing, or airplane Transformers don't need to be licensed at all. Which would make sense. Aircraft aren't consumer items and as such don't really have a brand/image to keep.
Posted by william-james88 on May 8th, 2015 @ 10:42am CDT
welcometothedarksyde wrote:william-james88 wrote:But then I realized something. License agreements are national/regional, not global (we know this from the alternators line when Honda Japan would allow stuff Honda USA wouldnt and thus the hasbro release was different from Takara's). So, a license could (and probably does) cost more for Hasbro than Takara. Which explains why the licensed MP cars cost so much compared to Hasbro's MP 10, Grimlock and Soundwave which were cheaper than Takara's and didnt need a license from a manufacturer outside of Hasbro.
The fact that Starscream doesnt need a license would explain why he will cost the same as this Bluestreak MP.
You know the situation is more complex still. If you look at the MP seeker mold it is easily the most accurate replica of any aircraft from the Transformers line ever. Yet none of them are licensed by Boeing Defense. Meanwhile every single Movie Starscream toy, no matter how abstract of an F-22A Raptor it was, they were licensed by Lockheed Martin.
So either Lockheed is a stickler for licensing, or airplane Transformers don't need to be licensed at all. Which would make sense. Aircraft aren't consumer items and as such don't really have a brand/image to keep.
Yeah, its strange. And plus, last years AOE toys had licensed Lambourghini and Bugatti toys and they cost the same as every other toy.
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on May 8th, 2015 @ 10:59am CDT
william-james88 wrote:welcometothedarksyde wrote:william-james88 wrote:But then I realized something. License agreements are national/regional, not global (we know this from the alternators line when Honda Japan would allow stuff Honda USA wouldnt and thus the hasbro release was different from Takara's). So, a license could (and probably does) cost more for Hasbro than Takara. Which explains why the licensed MP cars cost so much compared to Hasbro's MP 10, Grimlock and Soundwave which were cheaper than Takara's and didnt need a license from a manufacturer outside of Hasbro.
The fact that Starscream doesnt need a license would explain why he will cost the same as this Bluestreak MP.
You know the situation is more complex still. If you look at the MP seeker mold it is easily the most accurate replica of any aircraft from the Transformers line ever. Yet none of them are licensed by Boeing Defense. Meanwhile every single Movie Starscream toy, no matter how abstract of an F-22A Raptor it was, they were licensed by Lockheed Martin.
So either Lockheed is a stickler for licensing, or airplane Transformers don't need to be licensed at all. Which would make sense. Aircraft aren't consumer items and as such don't really have a brand/image to keep.
Yeah, its strange. And plus, last years AOE toys had licensed Lambourghini and Bugatti toys and they cost the same as every other toy.
That was the case for all the movies, and you're right. All toys cost the same regardless of license or not. My best guess is that there was some sort of deal with the owners of the license for product placement in the movie.
Posted by Wheeljack808 on May 8th, 2015 @ 11:37am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 8th, 2015 @ 1:02pm CDT
welcometothedarksyde wrote:
That was the case for all the movies, and you're right. All toys cost the same regardless of license or not. My best guess is that there was some sort of deal with the owners of the license for product placement in the movie.
Part of me highly doubts Bugatti would care for advertising. They don't even have dealerships worldwide and only target a specific niche clientele (millionaires). I feel this is more Bay wanting the coolest cars in his film than Bugatti reaching out to want some coverage.
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on May 8th, 2015 @ 5:07pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:welcometothedarksyde wrote:
That was the case for all the movies, and you're right. All toys cost the same regardless of license or not. My best guess is that there was some sort of deal with the owners of the license for product placement in the movie.
Part of me highly doubts Bugatti would care for advertising. They don't even have dealerships worldwide and only target a specific niche clientele (millionaires). I feel this is more Bay wanting the coolest cars in his film than Bugatti reaching out to want some coverage.
Wasn't that the talk before the movie was coming out though? Actually I found the link that backs up what I was saying. It's a Michael Bay interview that alludes to these supercar companies being very forward with their cars this far into the franchise.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ion/30522/
Posted by shajaki on June 7th, 2015 @ 9:29pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 7th, 2015 @ 9:46pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 7th, 2015 @ 9:52pm CDT
I'll just have to wait for the innevitable clearance sale and hope I will be able to grab one before the scalpers grab them all.
Posted by shajaki on June 7th, 2015 @ 9:58pm CDT
Posted by X3ROhour on June 7th, 2015 @ 10:05pm CDT
Ive checked every Sunday or
monday for 2 years. never a single one. not even acidstorm.
WTF!?
Posted by william-james88 on June 7th, 2015 @ 10:09pm CDT
shajaki wrote:I don't really know if financially it makes sense to this, but I will say it makes me was when ANY figure doesn't see a store shelf.
That depends. Do these fly off the shelves? Because if yes, then they should be on shelves. Quebec only had exposure to exclusives this year so all I have seen so far are the insecticons and YOTG soundwave and Prime. And as Kanrabat can attest, they are not budging. They are also sold online and collectors can get them there. I am sure TRU would rather have that nice space to put more hyperchange figures or voyagers and other low budget fast selling products instead of those. Thats how I reason this decision financially speaking.