Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail
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Seibertron member Bubbah just dropped by to let us know that he found Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Walmart exclusive Stinger was found at the Ft. Apache/215 Wal-Mart in Las Vegas! Check out the photo below and go to Wal-Mart to get yours today!
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Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608661)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 25th, 2014 @ 9:54am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 25th, 2014 @ 9:54am CDT
The only new-mold toy that Stinger's likely ever gonna get from Hasbro. 
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608663)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 25th, 2014 @ 9:59am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 25th, 2014 @ 9:59am CDT
About finding them at Walmart... There have been reports of Stinger being found in Target in all places, with the "Walmart Exclusive" sticker! 
One theory is that Stinger was supposed to be general retail, but was pulled at the 11th hour for Walmart only. Them landing in other stores can be attributed to miss- or lack of communication.
Until TakaraTomy pulls a Bumblebee repaint out of its hat.
One theory is that Stinger was supposed to be general retail, but was pulled at the 11th hour for Walmart only. Them landing in other stores can be attributed to miss- or lack of communication.
Sabrblade wrote:The only new-mold toy that Stinger's likely ever gonna get from Hasbro.
Until TakaraTomy pulls a Bumblebee repaint out of its hat.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608664)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 25th, 2014 @ 10:02am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 25th, 2014 @ 10:02am CDT
...So, in other words, the only new-mold toy that Stinger's likely ever gonna get from Hasbro.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:The only new-mold toy that Stinger's likely ever gonna get from Hasbro.
Until TakaraTomy pulls a Bumblebee repaint out of its hat.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608668)
Posted by shockblast2 on September 25th, 2014 @ 10:31am CDT
Posted by shockblast2 on September 25th, 2014 @ 10:31am CDT
Yippee skip! 
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608672)
Posted by shockblast2 on September 25th, 2014 @ 10:37am CDT
Selling out? My local big boxes TF sections would be mistaken for tanning salons due to all the warming they are doing here. Target is running a promotion this week that if you spend $20 on a TF purchase you get one of these one steps for free. Yesterday I saw the same figures I saw last week. No parent is spending $15+ on a TF. Meanwhile, they cannot keep TMNT toys on the shelf. Considering the $9 per figure price point, I can see why.
Posted by shockblast2 on September 25th, 2014 @ 10:37am CDT
crimsondeception wrote:Hi, I'm new and I joined this website to stay updated on the new Age of Extinction toys as they seem to be selling out unbelievably fast... and most of the new ones I want are like some limited special edition... I just have a few questions...
Why is the Autobots United and Dinobots Unleased packs so expensive? If you buy them seperately it would cost about 87$. But robotkingdom is asking for 150$. And the shipping costs are probably going to be 30$ or more. It's a lot of money to cough up...
Is there going to be a US release with a more realistic price?
If not is there a store that will get these in stock in the USA so I don't have to pay a high price for shipping?
I really wanted the Rusty Evasion mode Optimus Prime, Nemesis Prime and Nemesis Grimlock... oh and also that blue repaint of Crankcase. But these are only available in Japan and are all sold out now... will they release a version in the USA?
Selling out? My local big boxes TF sections would be mistaken for tanning salons due to all the warming they are doing here. Target is running a promotion this week that if you spend $20 on a TF purchase you get one of these one steps for free. Yesterday I saw the same figures I saw last week. No parent is spending $15+ on a TF. Meanwhile, they cannot keep TMNT toys on the shelf. Considering the $9 per figure price point, I can see why.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608676)
Posted by crimsondeception on September 25th, 2014 @ 10:52am CDT
Posted by crimsondeception on September 25th, 2014 @ 10:52am CDT
Nah I meant the limited edition ones. I joinee this to keep an eye on them because by the time I learn of their existence they are gone. I cannot find Rusty Prime or Platinum Edition figures anywhere.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608681)
Posted by Bubbah on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:08am CDT
Posted by Bubbah on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:08am CDT
I'll admit, I had nearly given up hope of these even coming out. I was shocked when I walked past and saw him ... Especially at Wal-Mart given the previous Target sighting haha.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608683)
Posted by shockblast2 on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:14am CDT
That is generally the way it goes in this hobby. Either you have a bunch of peg warmers that no one wants or the scalpers buy up the limited stuff and sell it on ebay. That is why I do not like limited figures. Not too many other toy lines do what Hasbro does with this line. It is remarkable how you can have a mold like Bumblebee's and it will shelf warm. But if Hasbro took the same mold, colored it any other color, gave it an name from some obscure G1 character, and put it out in the collectors club or retail with a jacked up price the fan boys will buy it up. It could be a $100 figure that has a counterpart that retails at $15 and it will sell out.
I keep my collection VERY modest. I used to have thousands of dollars worth of figures. I unloaded them at a profit and I now only collect the legends line.
Posted by shockblast2 on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:14am CDT
crimsondeception wrote:Nah I meant the limited edition ones. I joinee this to keep an eye on them because by the time I learn of their existence they are gone. I cannot find Rusty Prime or Platinum Edition figures anywhere.
That is generally the way it goes in this hobby. Either you have a bunch of peg warmers that no one wants or the scalpers buy up the limited stuff and sell it on ebay. That is why I do not like limited figures. Not too many other toy lines do what Hasbro does with this line. It is remarkable how you can have a mold like Bumblebee's and it will shelf warm. But if Hasbro took the same mold, colored it any other color, gave it an name from some obscure G1 character, and put it out in the collectors club or retail with a jacked up price the fan boys will buy it up. It could be a $100 figure that has a counterpart that retails at $15 and it will sell out.
I keep my collection VERY modest. I used to have thousands of dollars worth of figures. I unloaded them at a profit and I now only collect the legends line.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608684)
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:19am CDT
That seems to be the collecting game for people on a tighter budget
Sometimes stuff has to be dropped due to the way retail works.
Not sure if this is a rumor, but these sets might show up in Canadian ToysRus. Seems plausible that at least the smaller ones will, most of them show up here at some point. They're still ungodly expensive, but at least you can get them.
Good luck though, I know how it can be tough finding stuff on a tight budget.
Also, seems like Stinger is an exclusive character to Walmart They really seem to like him
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:19am CDT
crimsondeception wrote:Nah I meant the limited edition ones. I joinee this to keep an eye on them because by the time I learn of their existence they are gone. I cannot find Rusty Prime or Platinum Edition figures anywhere.
That seems to be the collecting game for people on a tighter budget
Sometimes stuff has to be dropped due to the way retail works.Not sure if this is a rumor, but these sets might show up in Canadian ToysRus. Seems plausible that at least the smaller ones will, most of them show up here at some point. They're still ungodly expensive, but at least you can get them.
Good luck though, I know how it can be tough finding stuff on a tight budget.
Also, seems like Stinger is an exclusive character to Walmart
They really seem to like him
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608686)
Posted by shajaki on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:23am CDT
Posted by shajaki on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:23am CDT
or until the 5th movie is out and we get a "movie advanced 2" line.Sabrblade wrote:The only new-mold toy that Stinger's likely ever gonna get from Hasbro.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608691)
Posted by crimsondeception on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:36am CDT
I agree! Look at the Dinobots, they probably have horrible paint jobs for probably this reason. "Let's give these all odd paint jobs that only kids will appreciate! The older fans who want a more movie accurate paint job will probably pay top dollar for this!"
http://www.robotkingdom.com/a91850000.html
http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/09 ... -dinobots/
The top link is 129$... which would cost about 99-109$ (24.99 Grimlock, 12.99 for the 3 deluxes and 34.99-50$ for Slog whose price is all over the place) ...which actually isn't too far-fetched... but it's in Hong Kong so shipping will cost like 30-50$.
I'm waiting for the 2nd link, that looks really good but I hope it won't be TOO hard to get like Nemesis Prime or Nemesis Grimlock which go for about 200$... 10x the price of the normal retail shelf warmer.
I'd rather pay for a figure in Canada than in HK, at least that won't cost me 40$ to ship to the US! If only I had a higher paying job...
Posted by crimsondeception on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:36am CDT
shockblast2 wrote:
That is generally the way it goes in this hobby. Either you have a bunch of peg warmers that no one wants or the scalpers buy up the limited stuff and sell it on ebay. That is why I do not like limited figures. Not too many other toy lines do what Hasbro does with this line. It is remarkable how you can have a mold like Bumblebee's and it will shelf warm. But if Hasbro took the same mold, colored it any other color, gave it an name from some obscure G1 character, and put it out in the collectors club or retail with a jacked up price the fan boys will buy it up. It could be a $100 figure that has a counterpart that retails at $15 and it will sell out.
I keep my collection VERY modest. I used to have thousands of dollars worth of figures. I unloaded them at a profit and I now only collect the legends line.
I agree! Look at the Dinobots, they probably have horrible paint jobs for probably this reason. "Let's give these all odd paint jobs that only kids will appreciate! The older fans who want a more movie accurate paint job will probably pay top dollar for this!"
http://www.robotkingdom.com/a91850000.html
http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/09 ... -dinobots/
The top link is 129$... which would cost about 99-109$ (24.99 Grimlock, 12.99 for the 3 deluxes and 34.99-50$ for Slog whose price is all over the place) ...which actually isn't too far-fetched... but it's in Hong Kong so shipping will cost like 30-50$.
I'm waiting for the 2nd link, that looks really good but I hope it won't be TOO hard to get like Nemesis Prime or Nemesis Grimlock which go for about 200$... 10x the price of the normal retail shelf warmer.
Not sure if this is a rumor, but these sets might show up in Canadian ToysRus. Seems plausible that at least the smaller ones will, most of them show up here at some point. They're still ungodly expensive, but at least you can get them.
Good luck though, I know how it can be tough finding stuff on a tight budget.
I'd rather pay for a figure in Canada than in HK, at least that won't cost me 40$ to ship to the US! If only I had a higher paying job...
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608693)
Posted by mooncake623 on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:46am CDT
http://www.robotkingdom.com/a91850000.html
BBTS will have these, they're just not allowed to put it up for pre-order yet.
As for the Nemesis repaints. BBTS already sold out of it for $110. they retailed in Japan during the show for for 5000 yen.
Posted by mooncake623 on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:46am CDT
crimsondeception wrote:
I'd rather pay for a figure in Canada than in HK, at least that won't cost me 40$ to ship to the US! If only I had a higher paying job...
http://www.robotkingdom.com/a91850000.html
BBTS will have these, they're just not allowed to put it up for pre-order yet.
As for the Nemesis repaints. BBTS already sold out of it for $110. they retailed in Japan during the show for for 5000 yen.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608695)
Posted by crimsondeception on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:53am CDT
Well that's excellent news! ...I know... I saw the website had him for 110$ and I tried to buy it only to see the dreaded sold out sign...
Posted by crimsondeception on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:53am CDT
mooncake623 wrote:crimsondeception wrote:
I'd rather pay for a figure in Canada than in HK, at least that won't cost me 40$ to ship to the US! If only I had a higher paying job...
http://www.robotkingdom.com/a91850000.html
BBTS will have these, they're just not allowed to put it up for pre-order yet.
As for the Nemesis repaints. BBTS already sold out of it for $110. they retailed in Japan during the show for for 5000 yen.
Well that's excellent news! ...I know... I saw the website had him for 110$ and I tried to buy it only to see the dreaded sold out sign...
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608923)
Posted by Optimizzy on September 26th, 2014 @ 8:10am CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on September 26th, 2014 @ 8:10am CDT
well, not to split hairs but that's a repaint of one step Lockdown I think. At least when I looked at it in the store. So...not even a new mold?
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608924)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 26th, 2014 @ 8:14am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 26th, 2014 @ 8:14am CDT
No, it's a new mold. Just a similar transformation scheme. Some of the One Step Changer molds share transformations. The upcoming One Step Rollbar will have Drift's transformation.Optimizzy wrote:well, not to split hairs but that's a repaint of one step Lockdown I think. At least when I looked at it in the store. So...not even a new mold?
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608934)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 26th, 2014 @ 9:01am CDT
There's a total of 5 different schemes, here's the list:
Butterfly knife
Autobot Drift
High Octane Bumblebee
Rollbar
Prowl
Mega One-Step Bumblebee
Spring Type 1
Optimus Prime
Autobot Hound
Galvatron
Spring Type 2
Lockdown
Crosshairs
Stinger
Megatron
Fold-up
Bumblebee
Autobot Drift (helicopter)
Unfolding Dino
Grimlock
Dinobot Slash
Dinobot Slug
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 26th, 2014 @ 9:01am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:No, it's a new mold. Just a similar transformation scheme. Some of the One Step Changer molds share transformations. The upcoming One Step Rollbar will have Drift's transformation.Optimizzy wrote:well, not to split hairs but that's a repaint of one step Lockdown I think. At least when I looked at it in the store. So...not even a new mold?
There's a total of 5 different schemes, here's the list:
Butterfly knife
Autobot Drift
High Octane Bumblebee
Rollbar
Prowl
Mega One-Step Bumblebee
Spring Type 1
Optimus Prime
Autobot Hound
Galvatron
Spring Type 2
Lockdown
Crosshairs
Stinger
Megatron
Fold-up
Bumblebee
Autobot Drift (helicopter)
Unfolding Dino
Grimlock
Dinobot Slash
Dinobot Slug
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1608955)
Posted by Optimizzy on September 26th, 2014 @ 10:09am CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on September 26th, 2014 @ 10:09am CDT
Ah. Ok.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609073)
Posted by gjcv1408 on September 26th, 2014 @ 10:19pm CDT
Posted by gjcv1408 on September 26th, 2014 @ 10:19pm CDT
found it at walmart, raleigh,nc including hound and crosshair.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609096)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on September 26th, 2014 @ 11:19pm CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on September 26th, 2014 @ 11:19pm CDT
Seibertron member cdavid3 dropped us a note to let us know that the Age of Extinction Platinum Edition Leader Class Optimus Prime and Grimlock 2-pack is available to order on Toysrus.com. If you are looking at add this set to your Age of Extinction collection, now is your opportunity to order it. Click the images to get to the order page.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609106)
Posted by kaijuguy19 on September 27th, 2014 @ 12:49am CDT
Posted by kaijuguy19 on September 27th, 2014 @ 12:49am CDT
I have to admit the colours on both Optimus and Grimlock here are pretty neat. Grimlock's colours are a nice way to envoke his actual movie colours with the grey and bronze/gold flwoing into the mold. If you got rid of the blue and green on him to replace them with more shades of gray and bronze he'd look amazing.
As for Optimus his dark blue and red look sweet on him not to mention the blue on his windshields and sword look a LOT better then the yellow on the offical release. The chrome on his chest and head look crazy but other then that I'm digging this paint scheme. If I don't end up buying the Armoured Knight version of the Optimus mold and maybe the Black Knight Grimlock repaint from Takara I'll at least consider buying this set instead since I dig the colours in this set way more then the mainline paint schemes.
As for Optimus his dark blue and red look sweet on him not to mention the blue on his windshields and sword look a LOT better then the yellow on the offical release. The chrome on his chest and head look crazy but other then that I'm digging this paint scheme. If I don't end up buying the Armoured Knight version of the Optimus mold and maybe the Black Knight Grimlock repaint from Takara I'll at least consider buying this set instead since I dig the colours in this set way more then the mainline paint schemes.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609114)
Posted by Bounti76 on September 27th, 2014 @ 2:15am CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on September 27th, 2014 @ 2:15am CDT
As much as I really like that deco on Grimlock, I just can't justify paying that price, especially when I don't care for that mold for Optimus.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609126)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on September 27th, 2014 @ 3:59am CDT
Posted by Lockdownhunter on September 27th, 2014 @ 3:59am CDT
Got to admit,Hasbro has done a marvellous job painting Grimlock 
.In my opinion,that Optimus does not look too bad even with all the chrome.In fact, I do like him 
.I might order it mostly for Grimlock than for Optimus.
.In my opinion,that Optimus does not look too bad even with all the chrome.In fact, I do like him .I might order it mostly for Grimlock than for Optimus.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609127)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on September 27th, 2014 @ 4:04am CDT
Posted by Lockdownhunter on September 27th, 2014 @ 4:04am CDT
Bounti76,
If you are not willing to pay for this set, you can also get Black Knight Grimlock from Takara.After all, Black Knight Grimlock looks almost identical to this one.
If you are not willing to pay for this set, you can also get Black Knight Grimlock from Takara.After all, Black Knight Grimlock looks almost identical to this one.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609143)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 27th, 2014 @ 6:40am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 27th, 2014 @ 6:40am CDT
I already paid 60$ plus taxes for EACH of the REGULAR leaders. So, even if this set were to be released in Quebec (it wont because TrU are asshat) I wont pay an even more inflated price for some minimum deco differences. Grimlock look a bit more different than the Optimus, but it's not different enough to justify buying the whole set, plus paying for shipping, plus the scalper surcharge.
So, nope.
However, if you dont already own eitheir of these molds, this could be a nice set to own. As long that you are American, or non-Quebec Canadian.
So, nope.
However, if you dont already own eitheir of these molds, this could be a nice set to own. As long that you are American, or non-Quebec Canadian.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609152)
Posted by Primeultimus on September 27th, 2014 @ 8:33am CDT
Posted by Primeultimus on September 27th, 2014 @ 8:33am CDT
I posted this yesterday in Toy Discussion. Since there is no news forum anymore
platinum-edition-grimlock-and-optimus-prime-leader-class-now-up-for-order-at-toys-r-us-usa--t101856.php
platinum-edition-grimlock-and-optimus-prime-leader-class-now-up-for-order-at-toys-r-us-usa--t101856.php
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609154)
Posted by Primeultimus on September 27th, 2014 @ 8:48am CDT
Posted by Primeultimus on September 27th, 2014 @ 8:48am CDT
Evolution Optimus Prime 2 pack in stock at TRU.com
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... op-of-page
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... op-of-page
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609169)
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on September 27th, 2014 @ 11:39am CDT
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on September 27th, 2014 @ 11:39am CDT
PrimeUltimus, the images of the TRU Optimus Prime-Evolution set show AOE Prime with his mask, but I've read elsewhere that he doesn't have it. Does anyone know for certain? Is it possible there is a variant or "running change" with this set?
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609170)
Posted by Madeus Prime on September 27th, 2014 @ 11:42am CDT
I got the set and he has *checks it out* a mouth. So no mask for Evolution Movie Prime.
P.S. Anybody have any tips for tightening up Evolution Classics Prime's shoulders??
Posted by Madeus Prime on September 27th, 2014 @ 11:42am CDT
AutobotAlvaron wrote:PrimeUltimus, the images of the TRU Optimus Prime-Evolution set show AOE Prime with his mask, but I've read elsewhere that he doesn't have it. Does anyone know for certain? Is it possible there is a variant or "running change" with this set?
I got the set and he has *checks it out* a mouth. So no mask for Evolution Movie Prime.
P.S. Anybody have any tips for tightening up Evolution Classics Prime's shoulders??
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609183)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2014 @ 1:27pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2014 @ 1:27pm CDT
Lockdownhunter wrote:Bounti76,
If you are not willing to pay for this set, you can also get Black Knight Grimlock from Takara.After all, Black Knight Grimlock looks almost identical to this one.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609233)
Posted by crimsondeception on September 27th, 2014 @ 5:56pm CDT
Posted by crimsondeception on September 27th, 2014 @ 5:56pm CDT
The Platinum Edition Grimlock is amazing! I got mine from Robot Kingdom (didn't think they were gonna come out here) so there's my buyer's remorse of the day... I paid 150$... oh well! I thought about the Takara one... but the blue and silver looked better. And there was less orange.
At least now I can hope to snap the Platinum Edition Autobots United and Dinobots Unleashed!
I'm not happy with the Platinum Optimus Prime leader. It's too much chrome... not only does it wear out over time but I can see my fingerprints all over it... and it's still the same mold. But I really love the Grimlock figure, the paint is amazing and... no chrome!
The Optimus evolution pack... I would have gotten it but I am not a fan of the face mold... then again his eyes are painted instead of light piping so I'll take a look in person before I decide.... why does TRU's photo show the battle mask though...
At least now I can hope to snap the Platinum Edition Autobots United and Dinobots Unleashed!
I'm not happy with the Platinum Optimus Prime leader. It's too much chrome... not only does it wear out over time but I can see my fingerprints all over it... and it's still the same mold. But I really love the Grimlock figure, the paint is amazing and... no chrome!
The Optimus evolution pack... I would have gotten it but I am not a fan of the face mold... then again his eyes are painted instead of light piping so I'll take a look in person before I decide.... why does TRU's photo show the battle mask though...
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609682)
Posted by Va'al on September 30th, 2014 @ 4:22am CDT
Posted by Va'al on September 30th, 2014 @ 4:22am CDT
How many of you are still enjoying the ConstructBots line? Fellow Seibertronian chuckdawg1999 has another review to keep you going, looking at Hound with his dino partner/armour Wideload - though he doesn't seem as positive this time round. Check it out below!
Sharing the same basic build as Lockdown, Hound in vehicle mode has more of a car look than I like and feel a military vehicle should have. I do like the build although I think younger hands will have a hard time snapping the pieces on and off the frame without stressing the plastic or pinching their fingers. Wide Load is missing something from making it an interesting partner and the armor mode is rather uninspired. I can recommend the kit only for a Constructbot die hard.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1609684)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on September 30th, 2014 @ 4:29am CDT
Posted by BERSEKAEL on September 30th, 2014 @ 4:29am CDT
I came too fast here, then I realized was about contructbots...
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1610010)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 1st, 2014 @ 1:58am CDT
Sorry, hope the rest of the day was well.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 1st, 2014 @ 1:58am CDT
BERSEKAEL wrote:I came too fast here, then I realized was about contructbots...
Sorry, hope the rest of the day was well.
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1610106)
Posted by shajaki on October 1st, 2014 @ 11:15am CDT
BBTS Shared Exclusive Leader Class Grimlock & Optimus Prime Two Pack Platinum Edition for $99.99 @ BBTS!
Posted by shajaki on October 1st, 2014 @ 11:15am CDT
these also just came in stock at BBTS.LOST Cybertronian wrote:Seibertron member cdavid3 dropped us a note to let us know that the Age of Extinction Platinum Edition Leader Class Optimus Prime and Grimlock 2-pack is available to order on Toysrus.com. If you are looking at add this set to your Age of Extinction collection, now is your opportunity to order it. Click the images to get to the order page.
BBTS Shared Exclusive Leader Class Grimlock & Optimus Prime Two Pack Platinum Edition for $99.99 @ BBTS!
Re: Transformers Age of Extinction 1 Step Changer Stinger found at retail (1610220)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 1st, 2014 @ 4:36pm CDT
100$ for the pair? That's really reasonable for a premium set. Considering that each of the normal ones go for 55-60$ + taxes.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 1st, 2014 @ 4:36pm CDT
100$ for the pair? That's really reasonable for a premium set. Considering that each of the normal ones go for 55-60$ + taxes.
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Posted by william-james88 on October 1st, 2014 @ 11:50pm CDT
Yeah, but with the current exchange rate and shipping, it is still mega expensive for us Canadians, eh?
Posted by william-james88 on October 1st, 2014 @ 11:50pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:
100$ for the pair? That's really reasonable for a premium set. Considering that each of the normal ones go for 55-60$ + taxes.
Yeah, but with the current exchange rate and shipping, it is still mega expensive for us Canadians, eh?
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Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 2nd, 2014 @ 2:56am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 2nd, 2014 @ 2:56am CDT
I went by a couple of Targets in my area and I saw that exclusive Leader class Silver Knight OP was reduced to $50. Not bad but I hope it drops a bit more. It seems to be the only OP from this latest movie line that has me interested.
I think everything else AOE was also marked down too. So if your still missing something have a look...'nuff said!
I think everything else AOE was also marked down too. So if your still missing something have a look...'nuff said!
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Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 2nd, 2014 @ 2:58am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 2nd, 2014 @ 2:58am CDT
I went by a couple of Targets in my area and I saw that exclusive Leader class Silver Knight OP was reduced to $50. Not bad but I hope it drops a bit more. It seems to be the only OP from this latest movie line that has me interested.
I think everything else AOE was also marked down too. So if your still missing something have a look...'nuff said!
I think everything else AOE was also marked down too. So if your still missing something have a look...'nuff said!
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 2nd, 2014 @ 4:22am CDT
Not really. At worst, it will be roughly the same price as if you had bought the two at TrU with full taxes. Instead of the normal releases, you get the platinum versions. Not a bad deal, if you are willing to pay full regular price.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 2nd, 2014 @ 4:22am CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:
100$ for the pair? That's really reasonable for a premium set. Considering that each of the normal ones go for 55-60$ + taxes.
Yeah, but with the current exchange rate and shipping, it is still mega expensive for us Canadians, eh?
Not really. At worst, it will be roughly the same price as if you had bought the two at TrU with full taxes. Instead of the normal releases, you get the platinum versions. Not a bad deal, if you are willing to pay full regular price.
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Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2014 @ 10:58pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2014 @ 10:58pm CDT
Oh man, this is what I was hoping would not happen. I went to Walmart today looking for any of the AOE deluxe figures. But there werent any. There werent any voyagers or leaders either.
Instead they were flooded with EVERYTHING ELSE FROM AOE EXCEPT THE ACTUAL TRANSFORMER FIGURES
Instead they were flooded with EVERYTHING ELSE FROM AOE EXCEPT THE ACTUAL TRANSFORMER FIGURES
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Posted by shajaki on October 2nd, 2014 @ 11:19pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on October 2nd, 2014 @ 11:19pm CDT
man.... i wish some of my stores had that many waspinators. i still need one more.
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Posted by Bubbah on October 2nd, 2014 @ 11:21pm CDT
I was thinking the same thing about Cosmos! Lol
Posted by Bubbah on October 2nd, 2014 @ 11:21pm CDT
shajaki wrote:man.... i wish some of my stores had that many waspinators. i still need one more.
I was thinking the same thing about Cosmos! Lol
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Posted by robotmel on October 4th, 2014 @ 3:41am CDT
Sitting on the sofa with my son watching Peppa Pig on nickJr (poor old Daddy Pig!) And the advert for Stomp & Chomp Grimlock comes on!
"Grrrrr" goes Daniel!
"Dinosaur" says I!
Let there be hope!!
He's 18 months!
Posted by robotmel on October 4th, 2014 @ 3:41am CDT
Sitting on the sofa with my son watching Peppa Pig on nickJr (poor old Daddy Pig!) And the advert for Stomp & Chomp Grimlock comes on!
"Grrrrr" goes Daniel!
"Dinosaur" says I!
Let there be hope!!
He's 18 months!
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Posted by Autobot032 on October 4th, 2014 @ 8:52am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on October 4th, 2014 @ 8:52am CDT
Earlier this week, we reported that the Platinum Edition 2-Pack of Leader Class Grimlock and Optimus Prime were available from TRU.com, which you can read all about here, and order here.
You can see the galleries of the original figures here and here.
Our own Seibertron.com staffer, mooncake623, found them at retail in Times Square, right in the heart of New York City at the Toys R Us store. (This is one of the largest TRU stores in the world, with a ferris wheel inside!)
He provided image proof below:
If you have a sighting, please use our sightings forum to report your findings, and if it's brand new never seen before, email us at Sightings@seibertron.com and you'll receive a news credit!
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
You can see the galleries of the original figures here and here.
Our own Seibertron.com staffer, mooncake623, found them at retail in Times Square, right in the heart of New York City at the Toys R Us store. (This is one of the largest TRU stores in the world, with a ferris wheel inside!)
He provided image proof below:
If you have a sighting, please use our sightings forum to report your findings, and if it's brand new never seen before, email us at Sightings@seibertron.com and you'll receive a news credit!
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
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Posted by Doubledealer93 on October 4th, 2014 @ 9:32am CDT
Posted by Doubledealer93 on October 4th, 2014 @ 9:32am CDT
i had no idea this was coming to regular retail. neat, but not interested
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 4th, 2014 @ 6:52pm CDT
So... Many... MP Sunstorms!
Lemme guess. This picture was not taken in a TrU from Québec.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 4th, 2014 @ 6:52pm CDT
Autobot032 wrote:Earlier this week, we reported that the Platinum Edition 2-Pack of Leader Class Grimlock and Optimus Prime were available from TRU.com, which you can read all about here, and order here.
You can see the galleries of the original figures here and here.
Our own Seibertron.com staffer, mooncake623, found them at retail in Times Square, right in the heart of New York City at the Toys R Us store. (This is one of the largest TRU stores in the world, with a ferris wheel inside!)
He provided image proof below:
If you have a sighting, please use our sightings forum to report your findings, and if it's brand new never seen before, email us at Sightings@seibertron.com and you'll receive a news credit!
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
So... Many... MP Sunstorms!
Lemme guess. This picture was not taken in a TrU from Québec.
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Posted by megatronus on October 5th, 2014 @ 4:02am CDT
Posted by megatronus on October 5th, 2014 @ 4:02am CDT
I hope these aren't completely gone by the time I get back to the US at the end of October...
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Posted by Va'al on October 5th, 2014 @ 6:48am CDT
Posted by Va'al on October 5th, 2014 @ 6:48am CDT
As we are eventually nearing the tail end of Transformers: Age of Extinction merchandise, now that the movie has been released for home viewing, some licensed products seen very early on are still dotting various retailers. Point in case, the Carrera Transformers Go!!! Slot Car Race Track Set spotted on Target.com, featuring car modes of Bumblebee and Lockdown, racing track and a big big box, all for the price of $109.99. Check out some mirrored images below!
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Posted by shajaki on October 5th, 2014 @ 1:53pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on October 5th, 2014 @ 1:53pm CDT
s'funny how the car is the modern camara BB while the robot BB on the box is the classic "high octane" or whatever BB.
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Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 5th, 2014 @ 11:55pm CDT
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 5th, 2014 @ 11:55pm CDT
looks good
