Transformers Platinum Edition Ultra Magnus on Clearance at Toys'R'Us
Wednesday, March 19th, 2014 6:22PM CDT
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Posted by Amelie on March 19th, 2014 @ 6:36pm CDT
Posted by Delicon on March 19th, 2014 @ 6:42pm CDT
Posted by Nerv103 on March 19th, 2014 @ 6:58pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 19th, 2014 @ 7:00pm CDT
Nerv103 wrote:My TRU also marked down YOTH Starscream down to $99.99
An entire $10?! WOW!!!
As for Magnus, I agree with the above posts.
Posted by Nerv103 on March 19th, 2014 @ 7:19pm CDT
Posted by triKlops on March 19th, 2014 @ 7:24pm CDT
Agreeing with the above voices about it still being too high priced.
Posted by Flakmaster on March 19th, 2014 @ 8:08pm CDT
It'd have to be $30 or less for me to even consider buying this gimmicky, near-brickish thing.
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on March 19th, 2014 @ 8:12pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on March 19th, 2014 @ 8:22pm CDT
But I am kicking myself for not buying Waspinator's casemates instead at the time. With so much TF awesomeness this past holiday rush, none of us could make all the right collecting calls, right?
I agree with some complaints about the mold, but it's still my favorite fully-official Magnus since RID.
Posted by Noideaforaname on March 19th, 2014 @ 8:40pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on March 19th, 2014 @ 9:41pm CDT
And it has me hitting at least one Target every time I'm out, looking for the next break in their PRising exclusives, wondering which I should just buy while I still can.Noideaforaname wrote:$12 Predaking has me spoiled.
Right now, the best deal I know of is a sale Meijer is having through early April on Construct-Bots and (I think) Cyberverse. C-Bots Op vs. Megs marked down to $30 seems like a way bigger joke than this Magnus clearance if you bought, say, three when they were under $6 at Target, but full pegs of $7 C-Bot Starscreams are something to get excited about if you see him as a potential army builder for the G2 Cybertronians.
There has to be one other fan besides me who also thinks that, right?
EDIT: Another potential positive about him simply being clearanced is that TRU has had several sales that take an additional percentage off all clearance items over the past few months, which could put him within reasonable range for anyone on the fence. I'll try to post ASAP the next time that happens.
Posted by GuyIncognito on March 20th, 2014 @ 9:31am CDT
This IS surprising, though. Traditionally, TRU NEVER marks down exclusives.
Posted by Flakmaster on March 20th, 2014 @ 9:44am CDT
GuyIncognito wrote:Still overpriced, especially for a figure that looks like a large KO.
This IS surprising, though. Traditionally, TRU NEVER marks down exclusives.
Well, considering the figure, and the price to which they've "marked it down", I guess they still think it piracy, and are thus willing to go through with it.
TRU is great for sales and last-resort searches, but I can't be expected to pay their marked-up prices when on a budget.
Posted by shockblast2 on March 20th, 2014 @ 10:00am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 20th, 2014 @ 10:11am CDT
shockblast2 wrote:Big deal, I bought mine for 18.96 at target last fall. I mean , this is essentially the same exact figure, but with a different color scheme. Even $50 is a rip for this thing.
Are we talking Weaponizer Prime here? If so, you're paying extra for the new head, shoulder kibble and hammer
And I see markdowns like that occasionally in my local stores. I'll agree with everyone: overpriced. Drop it by 25% to 50% then we'll talk business.
Posted by GuyIncognito on March 20th, 2014 @ 12:08pm CDT
Platinum UM for $49.99
Platinum Starscream for $99.99 (this appears to be a new permanent price, not a temporary sale price) - and lots of them in stock (nobody appears to be buying them)
Lots of Generations Voyagers, including Grimlock, Blaster, and others.
Several YOTH OPs. (Doesn't look like anyone wants it.)
Posted by xRotorstormx on March 20th, 2014 @ 12:43pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:shockblast2 wrote:Big deal, I bought mine for 18.96 at target last fall. I mean , this is essentially the same exact figure, but with a different color scheme. Even $50 is a rip for this thing.
Are we talking Weaponizer Prime here? If so, you're paying extra for the new head, shoulder kibble and hammer
And I see markdowns like that occasionally in my local stores. I'll agree with everyone: overpriced. Drop it by 25% to 50% then we'll talk business.
This week there is also a 20% coupon for any item in-store at Toys R Us too ..so that drops it down a little more. Still pricy and I wish I had waited when I got mine. Oh well.
Posted by Megatron Wolf on March 20th, 2014 @ 12:53pm CDT
Posted by GuyIncognito on March 20th, 2014 @ 1:11pm CDT
xRotorstormx wrote:
This week there is also a 20% coupon for any item in-store at Toys R Us too ..so that drops it down a little more. Still pricy and I wish I had waited when I got mine. Oh well.
It's good for 20% off one REGULAR-PRICED toy item, so if it's on Clearance, you might not be able to use the coupon for Ultra Magnus.
Posted by Shockwave7 on March 20th, 2014 @ 7:27pm CDT
This, TRU, is why most of your stuff remains on the shelf for months at a time.
Posted by Mangamike on March 23rd, 2014 @ 8:03pm CDT