Transformers Platinum Dinobots Set Found at North American Retail

$200 for some figures I already have? Nah.

For $150 USD, these will probably hit clearance.

Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

Seibertron wrote:Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

Trypticon was confirmed for Target (Canada has no sign of it either) and I think the dinobots should be TRU for you guys too.

It Is Him wrote:For $150 USD, these will probably hit clearance.

Yeah but clearance for 150$ would stil be quite a bit. Like that YOTG Soundwave. No matter how low the percentage goes, it will still be way more than most of us are willing to pay.

william-james88 wrote:

Seibertron wrote:Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

Trypticon was confirmed for Target (Canada has no sign of it either) and I think the dinobots should be TRU for you guys too.

Just found out that Trypticon will be an Amazon exclusive, per Hasbro at https://twitter.com/hasbronews/status/6 ... 2613165056

@HasbroNews on Twitter wrote:The Platinum Edition Trypticon announced at the Transformers Generations panel will be available exclusively @ Amazon this fall #HasbroSDCC

Seibertron wrote:Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

I'm more worried about Perceptor and Blaster. They should be out by now but the Star Wars stuff took over a fourth of the boys action figures section at Target. Hopefully the gender neutral organization will give some space back to Transformers once it goes into effect.

Railbomb wrote:

Seibertron wrote:Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

I'm more worried about Perceptor and Blaster. They should be out by now but the Star Wars stuff took over a fourth of the boys action figures section at Target. Hopefully the gender neutral organization will give some space back to Transformers once it goes into effect.

They have been released at Target online and you get free shipping:
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-preceptor-and-blaster%2F-%2FA-17077093

Seibertron wrote:Just found out that Trypticon will be an Amazon exclusive, per Hasbro at https://twitter.com/hasbronews/status/6 ... 2613165056

@HasbroNews on Twitter wrote:The Platinum Edition Trypticon announced at the Transformers Generations panel will be available exclusively @ Amazon this fall #HasbroSDCC

So I guess this big target logo was just a typo

william-james88 wrote:So I guess this big target logo was just a typo

Yes, it was. The post from Hasbro on Twitter was to correct that.

Well the Platinum Edition range have been available in the UK for a wee while now! even at physical stores like A1 Toys(you can always check their website) although in store...they no longer have Trypticon! they did have him in at first, but it's just the rest that are sitting there now.... shelfwarming

Platinum prices are absurd. I can understand SOME mark-up. But DOUBLING the price it should normally sell for? Come on.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Platinum prices are absurd. I can understand SOME mark-up. But DOUBLING the price it should normally sell for? Come on.

Agreed! those figures are just not worth the prices your paying! because those figures are usually made out of cheap feeling, thin, stress-easy plastic, limited articulation, as well as maybe other faults! it just cannot justify the prices you have to pay for it.

Here's an example

Does anyone know why they're still calling these guys Slog and Strafe? (I know why they use Slug now) Aren't these supposed to be the G1 guys? Are they trying to keep some link to AOE for newbies?

RiddlerJ wrote:Does anyone know why they're still calling these guys Slog and Strafe? (I know why they use Slug now) Aren't these supposed to be the G1 guys? Are they trying to keep some link to AOE for newbies?

Yeah, its confirmed they still are.

Has the pricepoint for US been officially confirmed or just an estimate?

Umbra wrote:Has the pricepoint for US been officially confirmed or just an estimate?

Just an estimate.

william-james88 wrote:

RiddlerJ wrote:Does anyone know why they're still calling these guys Slog and Strafe? (I know why they use Slug now) Aren't these supposed to be the G1 guys? Are they trying to keep some link to AOE for newbies?

Yeah, its confirmed they still are.

I don't know about the trademark situation with "Sludge" and "Swoop", but Hasbro does have a penchant for reusing names as much as possible for the same figures not only for instant recognition, but also to avoid having to register new ones for "just a few" toys. They're like redecos in that sense

And those are the ones I really want, all for new heads. I'm curious, how much is the original SDCC set going for on the aftermarket, as well as G1 deco Slog?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

RiddlerJ wrote:Does anyone know why they're still calling these guys Slog and Strafe? (I know why they use Slug now) Aren't these supposed to be the G1 guys? Are they trying to keep some link to AOE for newbies?

Yeah, its confirmed they still are.

I don't know about the trademark situation with "Sludge" and "Swoop", but Hasbro does have a penchant for reusing names as much as possible for the same figures not only for instant recognition, but also to avoid having to register new ones for "just a few" toys. They're like redecos in that sense

And those are the ones I really want, all for new heads. I'm curious, how much is the original SDCC set going for on the aftermarket, as well as G1 deco Slog?

G1 Slog is still available at retail price on amazon.

TRU & their prices! lol

So, 200 British Pounds for Trypicon mean... 397$CAN or 304.62$US!!!

Holy smokes this is insane! Fortmax is way more worth it than that and he's way less expansive!!!

-Kanrabat- wrote:So, 200 British Pounds for Trypicon mean... 397$CAN or 304.62$US!!!

Holy smokes this is insane! Fortmax is way more worth it than that and he's way less expansive!!!

Yeah. Being UK Transformers fan is suffering.

Trypticon's retail release in the Stattes is still up in the air. While he has appeared as a Toysrus exclusive in some parts of the world, there is still no word of when he will land in the states. The latest information was that he would be an Amazon exclusive. But worry not, there are places where it is tougher to get him, like in Japan. Takara Tomy Mall announced a lottery campaign which starts today (and ends the 22nd of October)where fans must register for the chance to buy him. There are only 300 available and they will be sold for ￥16,200 (135$ US, the best price for this guy so far). This is the same edition (box and all) as the Platinum Edition, and he is listed as USA Edition Dinosaurer (ironic since he doesnt have a USA release yet). This does beg the question of whether or not this is Takara Tomy's answer to providing G1 reissues and if the Encore has indeed ended (the last release was Fort Max).

We were all waiting for a semblance of news as to Typticon's fate for North American distribution. Amazon.ca just put up a listing of this toy at 176.13$ cdn (135.22$US) which is brought down from the retail price of 198.99$ cdn (145$US). This confirms that like the Platinum Triplechanger set, Amazon is indeed the distributor of this Platinum Edition in North America. This is also by far the cheapest price this edition has ever been listed as. Sadly, thanks for a test by fellow Seibertronian Agammnon, he canot be shipped to the US at the moment. However, the fact that he appears on Amazon.ca does make it more than likely that he will show up on Amazon.com sooner rather than later.

So, who all's getting this Trypticon to use its City Mode as a stage for the SDCC Knights of Unicron?

william-james88 wrote:We were all waiting for a semblance of news as to Typticon's fate for North American distribution. Amazon.ca just put up a listing of this toy at 176.13$ cdn (135.22$US) which is brought down from the retail price of 198.99$ cdn (145$US). This confirms that like the Platinum Triplechanger set, Amazon is indeed the distributor of this Platinum Edition in North America. This is also by far the cheapest price this edition has ever been listed as. He should be able to ship to the US, please let us know if that isn't the case.
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Just tried to go through checkout process at Amazon to ship to MN, received this message:

Amazon.ca wrote:Sorry, but this item can't be shipped to your selected address. Learn more. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order.

I mean, c'mon. Most people in the US consider MN part of Canada anyway! I guess I gotta wait for the US release.

Sabrblade wrote:So, who all's getting this Trypticon to use its City Mode as a stage for the SDCC Knights of Unicron?

I would prefer a Stage for them doe you know what third parties we want that! Lol Plus a lot of people will be getting it to finally add to their g1 collection would l9ve to see an new generations Trypticon but ya know some of the great cons don't really get new verison love... still waiting for a third party trypticon to be shown XD

Agamemnon wrote:

william-james88 wrote:We were all waiting for a semblance of news as to Typticon's fate for North American distribution. Amazon.ca just put up a listing of this toy at 176.13$ cdn (135.22$US) which is brought down from the retail price of 198.99$ cdn (145$US). This confirms that like the Platinum Triplechanger set, Amazon is indeed the distributor of this Platinum Edition in North America. This is also by far the cheapest price this edition has ever been listed as. He should be able to ship to the US, please let us know if that isn't the case.
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Just tried to go through checkout process at Amazon to ship to MN, received this message:

Amazon.ca wrote:Sorry, but this item can't be shipped to your selected address. Learn more. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order.

I mean, c'mon. Most people in the US consider MN part of Canada anyway! I guess I gotta wait for the US release.

Thanks for doign this extra research for us, I will go updatethe article. Too bad though, Canadians can order from Amazon.com when its shipped from Amazon themselves.

With this big guys reisssue this makes me think about how titan's return coming around who wouldn't love to see a titan class trypitacon or scorponok/black zarak (give us a metrotitan takara!). Also anyone find it kinda obvious why Fortress maximus was back in the MTMTE Comic #45?

Starsaber468 wrote:Wuth titan's return coming around who wouldn't love to see a titan class trypitacon or scorponok/black zarak (give us a metrotitan takara!). Also anyone find it kinda obvious why Fortress maximus was back in the MTMTE Comic #45?

That Fortress Maximus will most likely be a retool or a new figure. A G1 reissue for the US is out of the question, since he failed the Drop Test in 2001 and therefore deemed unsafe for sale in the US. Japan is less strict in that department.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Starsaber468 wrote:Wuth titan's return coming around who wouldn't love to see a titan class trypitacon or scorponok/black zarak (give us a metrotitan takara!). Also anyone find it kinda obvious why Fortress maximus was back in the MTMTE Comic #45?

That Fortress Maximus will most likely be a retool or a new figure. A G1 reissue for the US is out of the question, since he failed the Drop Test in 2001 and therefore deemed unsafe for sale.

Yeah i know that i was hoping Titan class fortress maximus wouldn't be a remold of titan class metroplex but time will show... plus we already got the encore verison I remenber how someone was selling a Encore Fort max for $1000 and the g1 one for $400 found that very funny

Huh, $130 actually seems kinda reasonable for this guy. I wouldn't mind having some G1 figures- as I have yet to get any actual G1 toys - but, I'm not sure that I would get this in lieu of bruticus and the legends figures from wave 1 next year

The only thing Amazon.com customers can get in from other countries is media (DVDs, CDs, etc). This does have loop holes that allow things like the Japanese Age of Extinction Blu-ray with that killer Hound redeco to be shipped to the US on an Amazon.co.jp order, but that kind of thing isn't very common. Cool that Amazon.ca users can get stuff from elsewhere though! Must be the subspace highways.

I can't wait for this guy to pop up for sale.

Sabrblade wrote:So, who all's getting this Trypticon to use its City Mode as a stage for the SDCC Knights of Unicron?

Is he even big enough?

So, CAN175$+tx with free shipping from Amazon.CA? The site where voyagers that are still in store sell for over 9000$?! Interesting.

Unfortunately, I'll have to pass. I'm not that exited plus 2 B-Days and Xmass is coming soon.

Hellscream9999 wrote:Huh, $130 actually seems kinda reasonable for this guy. I wouldn't mind having some G1 figures- as I have yet to get any actual G1 toys - but, I'm not sure that I would get this in lieu of bruticus and the legends figures from wave 1 next year

I highly suggest that if you are considering G1 figures, you get Predaking. He is pretty darn cheap and you are getting a lot for your buck. 5 voyager figures, die cast, a combiner that is the same size as CW. And plus its a repackaged Takara toy with improved colours and stickers over the original:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS22988&mode=retail

http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Platinum-Predaking-Figure-Exclusive/dp/B00CM5DA62/ref=sr_1_1?tag=seibertron07-20&ie=UTF8&qid=1445306059&sr=8-1&keywords=predaking

Will makes a very good point there HS.

Cobotron wrote:Will makes a very good point there HS.

Might have to look into that

With this Trypticon toy not able to ship anywhere else than canada, I am sure it will be discounted more later, especially with boxing day coming up. I already have a G1 trypticon and I dont feel he is worth more than 100$. Its a very static toy that doesnt do all that much on his own (unlike say Fort Max, or Scorponok or Predaking). He is big though so there is that.

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:Will makes a very good point there HS.

Might have to look into that

Indeed, I've almost pulled the trigger on the Predacon set a large number of times...

I'm betting that Trypticon will become available in time for the big X-mas push... And at that price, I'm not willing to wait for a sale. He will be bought once he's available!

I got him on a whim earlier this year and he exceeded my expectations. Always loved base formers but didn't think I'd enjoy this dude so much, he's also much better quality than my metroplex reissue. Very solid indeed. Really regret not having him as a kid... Had to make do with skorponok instead.

frogbat wrote:I got him on a whim earlier this year and he exceeded my expectations. Always loved base formers but didn't think I'd enjoy this dude so much, he's also much better quality than my metroplex reissue. Very solid indeed. Really regret not having him as a kid... Had to make do with skorponok instead.

Skorponok is awesome though, he has one more mode than Trypticon (who lacks a robot mode).

I'm a fool! I recently bought a SDCC dinobot set on ebay because I didn't realize there was 5 pack with G1 heads. I don't really care for the pop-up Ark, and mine came in poor condition anyway.

I mean, I already had shelf-canon in mind for the Bay-head dinos so it's not that bad but those G1 heads look sooo good. Bums me out.

Mr Skram wrote:I'm a fool! I recently bought a SDCC dinobot set on ebay because I didn't realize there was 5 pack with G1 heads. I don't really care for the pop-up Ark, and mine came in poor condition anyway.

I mean, I already had shelf-canon in mind for the Bay-head dinos so it's not that bad but those G1 heads look sooo good. Bums me out.

At least the deco on the sdcc set is better than these generations dinos. So you still have some nice quality figures and at the prices they have been going for on e-bay, that set probably cost you less than this set would cost (with one toy less of course).

william-james88 wrote:

Mr Skram wrote:I'm a fool! I recently bought a SDCC dinobot set on ebay because I didn't realize there was 5 pack with G1 heads. I don't really care for the pop-up Ark, and mine came in poor condition anyway.

I mean, I already had shelf-canon in mind for the Bay-head dinos so it's not that bad but those G1 heads look sooo good. Bums me out.

At least the deco on the sdcc set is better than these generations dinos. So you still have some nice quality figures and at the prices they have been going for on e-bay, that set probably cost you less than this set would cost (with one toy less of course).

You know, that's true. The gold on SDCC Snarl is awesome, I don't like his silver deco.

I also grabbed Sludge(Slog) with some amazon points so I do have a full set of bestial looking AOE dinobots led by the shiny and more robotic FoC(or WFC?) Grimlock. I don't count the AOE mold of Grimlock as Grimlock, it just looks too different in both modes for my taste, so he's my 6th man "Smash" instead.

Has this set shown up at US retail or at US online retailers?

Seibertron wrote:Has this set shown up at US retail or at US online retailers?

Yes, it has shown up for preorder at tfsource http://tfsource.com/age-of-extinction/p ... -dinobots/

BBTS has no preorder for this available at the moment.

Finally, Platinum Trypticon is now available at its exclusive retailer, Amazon.com. Oddly enough this happens to coincide with the exact day that he is removed from Amazon.ca, making it seem like this is an inventory transfer. While the retail price is now confirmed to be 169.99$ US, Amazon is selling it currently at 163.32$. This is the cheapest price he has ever been offered at for American fans, are any of you getting him?

william-james88 wrote:Finally, Platinum Trypticon is now available at its exclusive retailer, Amazon.com. Oddly enough this happens to coincide with the exact day that he is removed from Amazon.ca, making it seem like this is an inventory transfer. While the retail price is now confirmed to be 169.99$ US, Amazon is selling it currently at 163.32$. This is the cheapest price he has ever been offered at for American fans, are any of you getting him?

Not sure this is worth $163 + tax to me. I'll monitor this and hope for a price drop.

Preordered! I was hoping for less, but I've really wanted a Trypticon for a long time. My Encore Metroplex will have a mate to play with all of those old legends figures.

[Edit] Funny, searching for Trypticon still shows a marketplace seller selling it for $199. We have to scroll down to the bottom to find the official Amazon listing. I wonder how long that will last....