Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com
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Thanks to a heads up from our own staff we have learned that the WalMart exclusive Transformers G1 reissue of the Constructicon giftset is back in stock at WalMart.com! The Constructicons came and went with some states seeing him only briefly last year, and others more recently on clearance only a few months ago. He's still listed at full price at $74.00US but if you were reluctant to take the plunge on this set and regretted missing it, here's your second chance. Just click HERE or any of the images below to head to WalMart.com and prepare to get devastated! Share your thoughts in the forum and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!
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Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041317)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 9th, 2019 @ 4:35am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 9th, 2019 @ 4:35am CDT
Great news for you Americans!
Even if it's a bit pricey, it's cheaper than the vintage original and it's way better than some Chinese bootleg.
Even if it's a bit pricey, it's cheaper than the vintage original and it's way better than some Chinese bootleg.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041403)
Posted by STngAR on October 9th, 2019 @ 9:12pm CDT
Posted by STngAR on October 9th, 2019 @ 9:12pm CDT
Wasn't there a lot of QC issues with this set? 
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041407)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 9th, 2019 @ 10:03pm CDT
If you dig many pages back, I asked that question because the Takara Encore "anime colored" version that I got was stable as a house of cards. But the Walmart one was confirmed to be rock solid.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 9th, 2019 @ 10:03pm CDT
STngAR wrote:Wasn't there a lot of QC issues with this set?
If you dig many pages back, I asked that question because the Takara Encore "anime colored" version that I got was stable as a house of cards. But the Walmart one was confirmed to be rock solid.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041542)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 11th, 2019 @ 5:06pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 11th, 2019 @ 5:06pm CDT
Damnit! I just missed out again! I had to wait until today to make an order, and of course, now it's out of stock, even though it stayed in stock for several days. I kept checking back when I first heard G1 Devastator was restocked at Walmart.com, and on the day when I can finally order it, it's gone! 
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041543)
Posted by Stargrave on October 11th, 2019 @ 5:13pm CDT
Posted by Stargrave on October 11th, 2019 @ 5:13pm CDT
Awww man! SUCK.
Sorry Wolfman
Sorry Wolfman
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041558)
Posted by Emerje on October 11th, 2019 @ 10:48pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on October 11th, 2019 @ 10:48pm CDT
Huh, one of my local Walmarts restocked Soundwave. Haven't seen him for over a month since the original stock sold out. I've seen the tapes come and go a few times, but this was the first time I've seen Soundwave in a while.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041572)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 12th, 2019 @ 4:15am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 12th, 2019 @ 4:15am CDT
I never saw Soundwave nor his casettes in any Walmarts I went. Ever. The things sold out lightning fast, by fans and scalpers alike.
Those who skipped in hope for a sale were complete fools.
Those who skipped in hope for a sale were complete fools.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041574)
Posted by nycPrime on October 12th, 2019 @ 6:16am CDT
Posted by nycPrime on October 12th, 2019 @ 6:16am CDT
Recently saw a Walmart in PA with 6 SWs and a Ravage!
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041588)
Posted by Ironhidensh on October 12th, 2019 @ 10:27am CDT
I have 7 Walmart's in my immediate area. As of thursday, they all still had plenty if Soundwaves and cassettes. Selling out is wholly dependent on location. I was a complete fool to pay full price.
Posted by Ironhidensh on October 12th, 2019 @ 10:27am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:I never saw Soundwave nor his casettes in any Walmarts I went. Ever. The things sold out lightning fast, by fans and scalpers alike.
Those who skipped in hope for a sale were complete fools.
I have 7 Walmart's in my immediate area. As of thursday, they all still had plenty if Soundwaves and cassettes. Selling out is wholly dependent on location. I was a complete fool to pay full price.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041591)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 12th, 2019 @ 11:07am CDT
No, you did the right thing.
Because distribution is always a gamble and when you bought yours, you cannot know how much would be available.
Also, SEVEN Walmarts in your area. Man. The USA have LOTS of people. Or if you have a car, it make "your area" much larger.
My whole city have 3 Walmarts and they are very far appart. Got no car and Laval busses suck. Only Montreal have 12, but that's for the whole island. Hunting there would require me to spend the whole day and buy an expensive weekend bus pass for that purpose alone. Something I never did. Guess, I'll just stick with my old TrU reissue.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 12th, 2019 @ 11:07am CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I never saw Soundwave nor his casettes in any Walmarts I went. Ever. The things sold out lightning fast, by fans and scalpers alike.
Those who skipped in hope for a sale were complete fools.
I have 7 Walmart's in my immediate area. As of thursday, they all still had plenty if Soundwaves and cassettes. Selling out is wholly dependent on location. I was a complete fool to pay full price.
No, you did the right thing.
Because distribution is always a gamble and when you bought yours, you cannot know how much would be available.
Also, SEVEN Walmarts in your area. Man. The USA have LOTS of people. Or if you have a car, it make "your area" much larger.
My whole city have 3 Walmarts and they are very far appart. Got no car and Laval busses suck. Only Montreal have 12, but that's for the whole island. Hunting there would require me to spend the whole day and buy an expensive weekend bus pass for that purpose alone. Something I never did. Guess, I'll just stick with my old TrU reissue.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041720)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2019 @ 8:29pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2019 @ 8:29pm CDT
Finally saw Soundwave and his cassettes for the first time this weekend. Passed on them. Cannot justify the $50 for him right now
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041732)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 13th, 2019 @ 8:49pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 13th, 2019 @ 8:49pm CDT
Are there any differences between the SDCC 2009 Soundwave reissue and the 2019 G1 Vintage reissue for Walmart?
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041743)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 13th, 2019 @ 10:16pm CDT
Unless you already have the cassettes, you should have gotten them. Soundwave himself is much more common.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 13th, 2019 @ 10:16pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Finally saw Soundwave and his cassettes for the first time this weekend. Passed on them. Cannot justify the $50 for him right now
Unless you already have the cassettes, you should have gotten them. Soundwave himself is much more common.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041756)
Posted by Stargrave on October 14th, 2019 @ 12:08am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on October 14th, 2019 @ 12:08am CDT
Wanted to shout out to the gang I also saw 5 Soundwaves and 1 Cassette pack at my local Wal-Mart...which is by nobody 
but just the same check your local stores if you regretted passing them up the first time this might be your last chance.
but just the same check your local stores if you regretted passing them up the first time this might be your last chance.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041818)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 14th, 2019 @ 5:29pm CDT
I don't really want either, they would be nice to have, but unlike Devastator, they aren't something I really want.
Swerve and Devy are still the only 2 reissues i've gotten so far. I'll get them if they are cheaper and I have money, but they are low on priority list.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 14th, 2019 @ 5:29pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Finally saw Soundwave and his cassettes for the first time this weekend. Passed on them. Cannot justify the $50 for him right now
Unless you already have the cassettes, you should have gotten them. Soundwave himself is much more common.
I don't really want either, they would be nice to have, but unlike Devastator, they aren't something I really want.
Swerve and Devy are still the only 2 reissues i've gotten so far. I'll get them if they are cheaper and I have money, but they are low on priority list.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2041820)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 14th, 2019 @ 5:41pm CDT
No matter how great the thing is, buying it if you don't really want it would be indeed a waste of money.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 14th, 2019 @ 5:41pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:they would be nice to have, but they aren't something I really want.
No matter how great the thing is, buying it if you don't really want it would be indeed a waste of money.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2042149)
Posted by Emerje on October 17th, 2019 @ 2:40am CDT
From what I understand the 2009 version has a clear chest while the 2019 version has a tinted chest like the original and is lacking a rub sign.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on October 17th, 2019 @ 2:40am CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Are there any differences between the SDCC 2009 Soundwave reissue and the 2019 G1 Vintage reissue for Walmart?
From what I understand the 2009 version has a clear chest while the 2019 version has a tinted chest like the original and is lacking a rub sign.
Emerje
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2042472)
Posted by Stargrave on October 20th, 2019 @ 1:28pm CDT
Posted by Stargrave on October 20th, 2019 @ 1:28pm CDT
Thanks to a heads up from fellow Seibertronian Solipsist we've learned that the G1 Walmart reissue of Optimus Prime has been marked down to $25.00! Many fans were turned off by this toy's high price tag and lack of a trailer. At this new price tag this is one reissue that's hard to pass up.
Click HERE or on the images below to head to Walmart and get your G1 Optimus today! Share your thoughts in the forum and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news.
"Transformers: Vintage G1 Optimus Prime Collectible Figure:
Re-creation of the G1 Autobot Commander Optimus Prime figure -- vintage action figure for collectors and longtime fans of the Transformers universe
Reissued figure and packaging both inspired by the styling of the 1984 G1 release
Vintage decoration and sticker decals
Tech specs showing the capabilities of Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime, noble leader of the Autobots, fights for the freedom of all sentient beings
Includes: figure, 4 accessories, label sheet, and instructions.
Figure scale: 6 inches
Ages 8 and up"
Click HERE or on the images below to head to Walmart and get your G1 Optimus today! Share your thoughts in the forum and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news.
"Transformers: Vintage G1 Optimus Prime Collectible Figure:
Re-creation of the G1 Autobot Commander Optimus Prime figure -- vintage action figure for collectors and longtime fans of the Transformers universe
Reissued figure and packaging both inspired by the styling of the 1984 G1 release
Vintage decoration and sticker decals
Tech specs showing the capabilities of Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime, noble leader of the Autobots, fights for the freedom of all sentient beings
Includes: figure, 4 accessories, label sheet, and instructions.
Figure scale: 6 inches
Ages 8 and up"
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2042474)
Posted by Quantum Surge on October 20th, 2019 @ 1:40pm CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on October 20th, 2019 @ 1:40pm CDT
Getting this and Beewun Prime together beats getting that two-pack from TakTom...that is if a Walmart has both at once.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2042475)
Posted by DeathReviews on October 20th, 2019 @ 1:42pm CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on October 20th, 2019 @ 1:42pm CDT
Behold Death's review of this figure - as if we hadn't seen this toy before!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV3ijr4DECc&t=70s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV3ijr4DECc&t=70s
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2042504)
Posted by Emerje on October 21st, 2019 @ 12:05am CDT
Posted by Emerje on October 21st, 2019 @ 12:05am CDT
Got one. The local ones never went lower than $35 before selling out, wasn't going to spend more than $25 since I already have this mold a bunch of times. Glad I waited!
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2042515)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 21st, 2019 @ 4:32am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 21st, 2019 @ 4:32am CDT
A few weeks ago, I got mine on clearance at 35$CAN. That's around 25-ish US dollars.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2042734)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 22nd, 2019 @ 8:40pm CDT
Woot! The G1 Constructicons were back in stock on Walmart.com this evening! I was finally able to order them. Should have them by Thursday!
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 22nd, 2019 @ 8:40pm CDT
Stargrave wrote:Thanks to a heads up from our own staff we have learned that the WalMart exclusive Transformers G1 reissue of the Constructicon giftset is back in stock at WalMart.com! The Constructicons came and went with some states seeing him only briefly last year, and others more recently on clearance only a few months ago. He's still listed at full price at $74.00US but if you were reluctant to take the plunge on this set and regretted missing it, here's your second chance. Just click HERE or any of the images below to head to WalMart.com and prepare to get devastated! Share your thoughts in the forum and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!
Woot! The G1 Constructicons were back in stock on Walmart.com this evening! I was finally able to order them. Should have them by Thursday!
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2042787)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 23rd, 2019 @ 3:35pm CDT
Yeah, there don't seem to be any complaints about the QC on G1 Vintage series Devastator, in as far as structural integrity and functionality. However, there do seem to be some changes made to the mold and assembly for some figures, like molded details being less sharp and more shallow than before, pins being used instead of screws, the green plastic being a slightly different shade, etc.
What I find interesting is how Hasbro has chosen either to update figures or not. They obviously aren't using the G1 rub signs, but then there are some subtle things like extra paint apps on the Minibots, using the remolded Bumblebee head instead of the vintage visored one, whereas with other releases, they don't make any changes to the original toy's presentation when they easily could, like giving Optimus Prime or Soundwave their respective cartoon blue and red optics, instead of the toy yellow. Is there any rhyme or reason to it?
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 23rd, 2019 @ 3:35pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:STngAR wrote:Wasn't there a lot of QC issues with this set?
If you dig many pages back, I asked that question because the Takara Encore "anime colored" version that I got was stable as a house of cards. But the Walmart one was confirmed to be rock solid.
Yeah, there don't seem to be any complaints about the QC on G1 Vintage series Devastator, in as far as structural integrity and functionality. However, there do seem to be some changes made to the mold and assembly for some figures, like molded details being less sharp and more shallow than before, pins being used instead of screws, the green plastic being a slightly different shade, etc.
What I find interesting is how Hasbro has chosen either to update figures or not. They obviously aren't using the G1 rub signs, but then there are some subtle things like extra paint apps on the Minibots, using the remolded Bumblebee head instead of the vintage visored one, whereas with other releases, they don't make any changes to the original toy's presentation when they easily could, like giving Optimus Prime or Soundwave their respective cartoon blue and red optics, instead of the toy yellow. Is there any rhyme or reason to it?
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2045759)
Posted by EmoTim on December 2nd, 2019 @ 8:20am CST
Posted by EmoTim on December 2nd, 2019 @ 8:20am CST
Walmart.com has the G1 Starscream reissue for $27.67 right now!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /987345462?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Update @ 3:50pm EST - Now $24.67!!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /987345462?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Update @ 3:50pm EST - Now $24.67!!
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2045797)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 2nd, 2019 @ 5:10pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 2nd, 2019 @ 5:10pm CST
I still never saw any G1 cassettes nor Soundwave at my local Walmart. At least there's still the minibots including lots of Bees.
BTW, Walmart.ca is bullcrap. Even when filtering the item by seeing sold by Walmart only, there's still lot of items at "Amazon" boosted prices.
BTW, Walmart.ca is bullcrap. Even when filtering the item by seeing sold by Walmart only, there's still lot of items at "Amazon" boosted prices.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2045862)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 2nd, 2019 @ 11:05pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 2nd, 2019 @ 11:05pm CST
I just got back from my local Walmart and it had a TON of Soundwaves. Like, so many they were piled up on top of each other right up to the underside of the next shelf above. There must have been at least 10 of them, when there were previously usually only ever 2 or 3 there at the most.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2045863)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 2nd, 2019 @ 11:09pm CST
Last time I checked mine before Black Friday, tons of Cassette 2-packs. Surprising, really.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 2nd, 2019 @ 11:09pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:I just got back from my local Walmart and it had a TON of Soundwaves. Like, so many they were piled up on top of each other right up to the underside of the next shelf above. There must have been at least 10 of them, when there were previously usually only ever 2 or 3 there at the most.
Last time I checked mine before Black Friday, tons of Cassette 2-packs. Surprising, really.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2045869)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 3rd, 2019 @ 1:04am CST
Walmart's stock distribution is just utter chaotic bullshit, honestly. There's no rhyme or reason to it, and no one ever knows what's going on. I don't know how they continue to succeed by doing things so poorly.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 3rd, 2019 @ 1:04am CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I just got back from my local Walmart and it had a TON of Soundwaves. Like, so many they were piled up on top of each other right up to the underside of the next shelf above. There must have been at least 10 of them, when there were previously usually only ever 2 or 3 there at the most.
Last time I checked mine before Black Friday, tons of Cassette 2-packs. Surprising, really.
Walmart's stock distribution is just utter chaotic bullshit, honestly. There's no rhyme or reason to it, and no one ever knows what's going on. I don't know how they continue to succeed by doing things so poorly.
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Posted by Ironhidensh on December 3rd, 2019 @ 4:13am CST
Posted by Ironhidensh on December 3rd, 2019 @ 4:13am CST
All 7 of my area Walmarts have what can only be described as a 'shit ton' of Soundwaves and cassettes. I'm so very pissed I didn't wait for a clearance sale.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2045877)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 3rd, 2019 @ 4:43am CST
LET'S TAKE ALL OF THE G1 TF COLLECTIBLES AND PUT THEM ALL IN 10 RANDOM STORES OUT OF 1000.
---Walmart executives, probably.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 3rd, 2019 @ 4:43am CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I just got back from my local Walmart and it had a TON of Soundwaves. Like, so many they were piled up on top of each other right up to the underside of the next shelf above. There must have been at least 10 of them, when there were previously usually only ever 2 or 3 there at the most.
Last time I checked mine before Black Friday, tons of Cassette 2-packs. Surprising, really.
Walmart's stock distribution is just utter chaotic bullshit, honestly. There's no rhyme or reason to it, and no one ever knows what's going on. I don't know how they continue to succeed by doing things so poorly.
LET'S TAKE ALL OF THE G1 TF COLLECTIBLES AND PUT THEM ALL IN 10 RANDOM STORES OUT OF 1000.
---Walmart executives, probably.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2047919)
Posted by Ironhidensh on December 28th, 2019 @ 7:53pm CST
Posted by Ironhidensh on December 28th, 2019 @ 7:53pm CST
Reports on twitter that Astrotrain is starting to show up in stores.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2047923)
Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2019 @ 8:46pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2019 @ 8:46pm CST
The Walmart exclusive G1 Astrotrain reissue has been spotted at Walmart in the US. Like Soundwave and Optimus Prime, it is also $50 and comes in a gorgeous G1 box. They were found by Michael who found them at a Walmart in Farmingdale N.Y. It was the only one on the shelf. He posted it on Facebook and our fellow Seibertronian Lorekeeper sent this our way.
If you find them at those prices in your area, please let other fans know in our boards right here.
If you find them at those prices in your area, please let other fans know in our boards right here.
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Posted by Emerje on December 28th, 2019 @ 9:01pm CST
Posted by Emerje on December 28th, 2019 @ 9:01pm CST
Boooo! Would have possibly spent full price on sight if Astrotrain was in prototype/cartoon/box art colors, but as a standard reissue I can wait for the better price. Hopefully they bring back the mini cars so we'll have something else to look for.
Emerje
Emerje
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Posted by Lore Keeper on December 28th, 2019 @ 9:30pm CST
His price is a 75% mark up from the original, accounting for inflation. The gap in original value/production cost and new pricing gets larger as these reissues go on. It's getting a bit absurd.
Posted by Lore Keeper on December 28th, 2019 @ 9:30pm CST
Emerje wrote:Boooo! Would have possibly spent full price on sight if Astrotrain was in prototype/cartoon/box art colors, but as a standard reissue I can wait for the better price. Hopefully they bring back the mini cars so we'll have something else to look for.
Emerje
His price is a 75% mark up from the original, accounting for inflation. The gap in original value/production cost and new pricing gets larger as these reissues go on. It's getting a bit absurd.
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Posted by Sabrblade on December 28th, 2019 @ 10:37pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 28th, 2019 @ 10:37pm CST
Is this the first time the original U.S. toy colors deco has ever gotten a reissue?
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Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2019 @ 10:38pm CST
Yes, that's what i heard.
Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2019 @ 10:38pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Is this the first time the original U.S. toy colors deco has ever gotten a reissue?
Yes, that's what i heard.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 28th, 2019 @ 10:48pm CST
No, there was a commemorative series reissue. It came years after the original line. I think it was an online exclusive.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 28th, 2019 @ 10:48pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Is this the first time the original U.S. toy colors deco has ever gotten a reissue?
Yes, that's what i heard.
No, there was a commemorative series reissue. It came years after the original line. I think it was an online exclusive.
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Posted by Sabrblade on December 28th, 2019 @ 11:10pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 28th, 2019 @ 11:10pm CST
That one was in the Japanese black-and-white colors deco.chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Is this the first time the original U.S. toy colors deco has ever gotten a reissue?
Yes, that's what i heard.
No, there was a commemorative series reissue. It came years after the original line. I think it was an online exclusive.
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Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2019 @ 11:22pm CST
Before saying no, please check the facts.
Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2019 @ 11:22pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Is this the first time the original U.S. toy colors deco has ever gotten a reissue?
Yes, that's what i heard.
No, there was a commemorative series reissue. It came years after the original line. I think it was an online exclusive.
Before saying no, please check the facts.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2047952)
Posted by blackeyedprime on December 29th, 2019 @ 5:52am CST
Posted by blackeyedprime on December 29th, 2019 @ 5:52am CST
Makes Siege astrotrain look worth the money o.o
Pretty sure I got the TF collection and the commemorative versions but either way it's nice to have another US store exclusive that I don't want or need to pay stupid money for.
Pretty sure I got the TF collection and the commemorative versions but either way it's nice to have another US store exclusive that I don't want or need to pay stupid money for.
Re: Transformers G1 Devastator Gift Set Back in Stock at Walmart.com (2047966)
Posted by ScottyP on December 29th, 2019 @ 12:19pm CST
edit: comparing the train's stock image to the site gallery, I think the purples may be quite different. Could be lighting, of course.
Transformers G1 1985 Astrotrain Gallery
Posted by ScottyP on December 29th, 2019 @ 12:19pm CST
That's the only mildly interesting part of this one for me. I'm extremely disappointed they didn't go with this opportunity to make one like the Collector's Edition New Year's Special but with a deeper purple.Sabrblade wrote:Is this the first time the original U.S. toy colors deco has ever gotten a reissue?
edit: comparing the train's stock image to the site gallery, I think the purples may be quite different. Could be lighting, of course.
Transformers G1 1985 Astrotrain Gallery
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Posted by o.supreme on December 29th, 2019 @ 7:10pm CST
Sometimes it's hard to tell, I had the 04/05; commemorative series Astrotrain, and I could have sworn it was the same colors as the original toy.
Posted by o.supreme on December 29th, 2019 @ 7:10pm CST
william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Is this the first time the original U.S. toy colors deco has ever gotten a reissue?
Yes, that's what i heard.
No, there was a commemorative series reissue. It came years after the original line. I think it was an online exclusive.
Before saying no, please check the facts.
Sometimes it's hard to tell, I had the 04/05; commemorative series Astrotrain, and I could have sworn it was the same colors as the original toy.
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Posted by DeathReviews on December 29th, 2019 @ 10:09pm CST
I'll say. $50 for what's little more than a Deluxe sized figure? Fie on that, I say!
Posted by DeathReviews on December 29th, 2019 @ 10:09pm CST
Lore Keeper wrote:Emerje wrote:Boooo! Would have possibly spent full price on sight if Astrotrain was in prototype/cartoon/box art colors, but as a standard reissue I can wait for the better price. Hopefully they bring back the mini cars so we'll have something else to look for.
Emerje
His price is a 75% mark up from the original, accounting for inflation. The gap in original value/production cost and new pricing gets larger as these reissues go on. It's getting a bit absurd.
I'll say. $50 for what's little more than a Deluxe sized figure? Fie on that, I say!
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 29th, 2019 @ 10:12pm CST
Well pluck my hairs out and call me baldy! I never noticed that the commemorative edition was black and white while the original is white and purple. I always thought they were the same.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 29th, 2019 @ 10:12pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:That one was in the Japanese black-and-white colors deco.chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Is this the first time the original U.S. toy colors deco has ever gotten a reissue?
Yes, that's what i heard.
No, there was a commemorative series reissue. It came years after the original line. I think it was an online exclusive.
Well pluck my hairs out and call me baldy! I never noticed that the commemorative edition was black and white while the original is white and purple. I always thought they were the same.
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Posted by ScottyP on December 29th, 2019 @ 10:52pm CST
Posted by ScottyP on December 29th, 2019 @ 10:52pm CST
^ It made that release a fun novelty. Couple that with its de facto KB exclusive status with the vaporware CE Sideswipe, meaning it was never more than $25 2005 dollars, that made for a fun time.
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Posted by Emerje on December 30th, 2019 @ 6:17am CST
Sideswipe was the KB exclusive, I got mine from a KB Toys Liquidator store and never saw them at regular stores. Astrotrain was a Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive, though I could have sworn I saw him at TRU, but I guess my memory is off.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on December 30th, 2019 @ 6:17am CST
ScottyP wrote:^ It made that release a fun novelty. Couple that with its de facto KB exclusive status with the vaporware CE Sideswipe, meaning it was never more than $25 2005 dollars, that made for a fun time.
Sideswipe was the KB exclusive, I got mine from a KB Toys Liquidator store and never saw them at regular stores. Astrotrain was a Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive, though I could have sworn I saw him at TRU, but I guess my memory is off.
Emerje
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Posted by cruizerdave on December 30th, 2019 @ 10:39am CST
Posted by cruizerdave on December 30th, 2019 @ 10:39am CST
Whoa! The Op without his trailer was a big stretch for $50. Soundwave is a larger figure and comes with an additional figure, so that's almost fair.
But this?
Astrotrain for $50? No way! He's a small figure with one accessory. Uh, uh, nope, not me.
You'd think Walmart and Hasbro would catch on after every year having to mark these down and sell them on clearance.
But this?
Astrotrain for $50? No way! He's a small figure with one accessory. Uh, uh, nope, not me.
You'd think Walmart and Hasbro would catch on after every year having to mark these down and sell them on clearance.
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Posted by transformers_va on December 30th, 2019 @ 12:59pm CST
Posted by transformers_va on December 30th, 2019 @ 12:59pm CST
I'm okay with paying the higher price, as long as it means that they will still be making Transformers. The more money they bring in, the longer the toyline will exist - which in my books is a great thing
FYI, for anyone using Brickseek, the Astrotrain UPC is: 630509894437 / SKU: 327496966
FYI, for anyone using Brickseek, the Astrotrain UPC is: 630509894437 / SKU: 327496966
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Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 30th, 2019 @ 2:11pm CST
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 30th, 2019 @ 2:11pm CST
Checked my local Walmart last night while out shopping. No sign of G1 Astrotrain yet (or Siege Astrotrain, for that matter), but they had a TON of "Classic Animation" Optimus Primes warming the shelf. Seriously, they had almost two dozen of them.
