Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today
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For all the retailers that were able to stick to the street date embargo for Transformers: The Last Knight, today 24th April 2017 is the official start of movie toy season on plastic figurine hunting grounds! Below, you can find a round-up of the stores (online and brick-and-mortar) which have already shown us where the toys are available.
As always, make sure you flag up toy in the (fully up to date) Sightings Database when you come across them in a store, it really helps other collectors in the area - and don't forget to join the regional discussion threads here!
TFSource
BigBadToyStore
The Chosen Prime
Ages 3 and Up
Target US
Gamestop US
Walmart.com US | Walmart Canada
Toys'R'Us Canada
Toys'R'Us UK
Toys'R'Us Norway
Smyths UK
HasbroToyShop
Kmart US
Kmart Australia
Mirax Chile
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Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876783)
Posted by Evil Eye on April 24th, 2017 @ 4:50am CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on April 24th, 2017 @ 4:50am CDT
Hmm, Berserker looks...OK I guess. Might go for the DotM version instead though. Or buy both, I dunno.
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Posted by MadProject on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:22am CDT
Posted by MadProject on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:22am CDT
EDIT: found the original source, the facebook official Transformers Hong Kong page.
https://www.facebook.com/TransformersHo ... f=NEWSFEED
https://www.facebook.com/TransformersHo ... f=NEWSFEED
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876801)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:30am CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:30am CDT
I've had a tradition since ROTF where I would get the deluxe Bumblebee for the new movie in the first day they came out, but I don't think I can continue that since the wave 1 Bumblebee isn't what he looks like in the movie. I'll wait for the new mold Bumblebee later this year.
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876807)
Posted by LordBludgeon on April 24th, 2017 @ 8:09am CDT
Posted by LordBludgeon on April 24th, 2017 @ 8:09am CDT
I just got back from my local Wal-Mart and Target..... no Last Knight toys 
I'll have to check Toys R Us tonight or tomorrow.
I'll have to check Toys R Us tonight or tomorrow.
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876823)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on April 24th, 2017 @ 9:40am CDT
Rats, same for me! I'd check later in the day if you can manage though, one of my Targets I called said they had a couple boxes, but they weren't out on the shelf yet. I'm going to recheck mine in a couple hours on my way to Toys R Us. Fred Meyer was even worse, they said they had some new figures but weren't putting them out until tomorrow because they didn't have space on a shelf, and I'm going to go visit my parents out of state tonight! If I get lucky maybe I'll find something over there if I can't get what I want today.
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on April 24th, 2017 @ 9:40am CDT
LordBludgeon wrote:I just got back from my local Wal-Mart and Target..... no Last Knight toys
I'll have to check Toys R Us tonight or tomorrow.
Rats, same for me! I'd check later in the day if you can manage though, one of my Targets I called said they had a couple boxes, but they weren't out on the shelf yet. I'm going to recheck mine in a couple hours on my way to Toys R Us. Fred Meyer was even worse, they said they had some new figures but weren't putting them out until tomorrow because they didn't have space on a shelf, and I'm going to go visit my parents out of state tonight! If I get lucky maybe I'll find something over there if I can't get what I want today.
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876854)
Posted by BattleConvoy on April 24th, 2017 @ 11:41am CDT
Posted by BattleConvoy on April 24th, 2017 @ 11:41am CDT
So in other words, more overpriced junk is now finally out?
I'm boycotting.
Thanks Hasbro, thanks for making it SUCK to be a UK tf fan.
I'm boycotting.
Thanks Hasbro, thanks for making it SUCK to be a UK tf fan.
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Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 11:54am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 11:54am CDT
Well since the toys are out, I look forward to people sharing their thoughts. Am I the only one who is unimpressed with these?
There are 3 new molds in wave 1 (in terms of non gimmick toys) and in order of best to worst I would say:
Voyager Optimus Prime
Deluxe Berserker
Deluxe Barricade
There are 3 new molds in wave 1 (in terms of non gimmick toys) and in order of best to worst I would say:
Voyager Optimus Prime
Deluxe Berserker
Deluxe Barricade
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876863)
Posted by Bronzewolf on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:14pm CDT
Posted by Bronzewolf on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:14pm CDT
We've got more to add to the absolute tidal wave that has been TLK toy news today. This time we've got some additional images of everyone's favorite Predator-looking lad, One Step Beserker! Via an Amazon listing for the currently unavailable figure, we have new stock photography as well as confirmation the B-zerk is indeed Gamma Ray, the last placeholder product code name. Other Amazon Listings also confirm that Pluto was one-step Megatron and Lunar eclipse was One Step Grimlock. Check out the new photos below, featuring his slightly more generic, unlicensed vehicle mode!
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876864)
Posted by ScottyP on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:14pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:14pm CDT
Well at least I got a one-step Bee? Off to Amazon and/or HTS!
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876866)
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:19pm CDT
Why dont you guys try HTS? You'll save on gaz, time and get free shipping if you buy a few:
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... hop/37892/
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:19pm CDT
LordBludgeon wrote:I just got back from my local Wal-Mart and Target..... no Last Knight toys
I'll have to check Toys R Us tonight or tomorrow.
Why dont you guys try HTS? You'll save on gaz, time and get free shipping if you buy a few:
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... hop/37892/
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876871)
Posted by LordBludgeon on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:30pm CDT
Posted by LordBludgeon on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:30pm CDT
Soooo... I just returned from my local Toys'R'Us. Here was my experience:
Walking down the aisle, I saw they did in-fact have the Voyagers and Knight Armor Turbo Changers , as well as the voice changer helmet. I grabbed both voyager Optimus and Grimlock, went to the register, and the cashier told me she couldn't sell me them. I was very puzzled. According to Toys'R'Us, they are street dated for June 23rd, the day the movie comes out. I said to her it must be a mistake. She got the attention of the manager, and sure enough, he confirmed in the system it said all of their Last Knight merchandise was street dated for June 23rd. I brought up the post on here and other websites regarding the April 24th street date release, as well as made the argument if everything was street dated for June 23rd... why are all the toys on the shelves ready to sell? The manager agreed it was odd and looked into the matter more. Thankfully, he apologized for the confusion and gave the cashier the okay to sell me both.
It also seems like Target and Wal-Marts still haven't gotten the memo in my area yet either. The Target and Wal-Mart nearest me having nothing Last Knight related. My area being South Florida. Did the street date get pushed back? or is Kremzeek running around causing havok?https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/posting.php?mode=reply&f=4&t=107247#
Anyone else run into a similar issue?
Walking down the aisle, I saw they did in-fact have the Voyagers and Knight Armor Turbo Changers , as well as the voice changer helmet. I grabbed both voyager Optimus and Grimlock, went to the register, and the cashier told me she couldn't sell me them. I was very puzzled. According to Toys'R'Us, they are street dated for June 23rd, the day the movie comes out. I said to her it must be a mistake. She got the attention of the manager, and sure enough, he confirmed in the system it said all of their Last Knight merchandise was street dated for June 23rd. I brought up the post on here and other websites regarding the April 24th street date release, as well as made the argument if everything was street dated for June 23rd... why are all the toys on the shelves ready to sell? The manager agreed it was odd and looked into the matter more. Thankfully, he apologized for the confusion and gave the cashier the okay to sell me both.
It also seems like Target and Wal-Marts still haven't gotten the memo in my area yet either. The Target and Wal-Mart nearest me having nothing Last Knight related. My area being South Florida. Did the street date get pushed back? or is Kremzeek running around causing havok?https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/posting.php?mode=reply&f=4&t=107247#
Anyone else run into a similar issue?
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876875)
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:48pm CDT
Thanks for sharing your experience, it is odd. It looks like an error in dates since there have been several TRU stores that show a April 24th street date (mine did) when scanning the box. What is weird to me is that it means the coding of the cash terminals is not centralized. or else everyone would be showing the same date.
Which toys did you buy? and remember to share your thoughts here when you get the chance.
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:48pm CDT
LordBludgeon wrote:It also seems like Target and Wal-Marts still haven't gotten the memo in my area yet either. The Target and Wal-Mart nearest me having nothing Last Knight related. My area being South Florida. Did the street date get pushed back? or is Kremzeek running around causing havok?https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/posting.php?mode=reply&f=4&t=107247#
Anyone else run into a similar issue?
Thanks for sharing your experience, it is odd. It looks like an error in dates since there have been several TRU stores that show a April 24th street date (mine did) when scanning the box. What is weird to me is that it means the coding of the cash terminals is not centralized. or else everyone would be showing the same date.
Which toys did you buy? and remember to share your thoughts here when you get the chance.
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876878)
Posted by LordBludgeon on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:50pm CDT
Posted by LordBludgeon on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:50pm CDT
Voyager Prime and Grimlock were the only two I picked up.
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876881)
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:56pm CDT
cool, let us know what you think of em when you get a chance to play with them
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 12:56pm CDT
LordBludgeon wrote:Voyager Prime and Grimlock were the only two I picked up.
cool, let us know what you think of em when you get a chance to play with them
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876884)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on April 24th, 2017 @ 1:03pm CDT
Yep, not a single figure at any Targets in my area (outside of one my friend is checking at for me, but there's a good chance all the Last Knight stuff is gone) or my Toys R Us. Since I'm in a different state tomorrow I figured I'd check my hometown - Target only had Bee left (called a couple hours after they opened) and Toys R Us hadn't opened their boxes yet. They offered to call me back once they did, and I asked them to if they had the voyager Optimus. They finally called after maybe 15 minutes - no Prime. Then they called back again and said they found one. The woman on the phone seemed a bit reluctant - something about hold policy - but said she'd hold onto him for me and I'll do my best to get over there in the morning. I'll take a couple pictures once I (hopefully) open him up.
Today's been a frustrating mess of checking 5 different stores with no luck, I'm glad something went right, even if awkwardly so.
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on April 24th, 2017 @ 1:03pm CDT
LordBludgeon wrote:It also seems like Target and Wal-Marts still haven't gotten the memo in my area yet either. The Target and Wal-Mart nearest me having nothing Last Knight related. My area being South Florida. Did the street date get pushed back? or is Kremzeek running around causing havok?https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/posting.php?mode=reply&f=4&t=107247#
Anyone else run into a similar issue?
Yep, not a single figure at any Targets in my area (outside of one my friend is checking at for me, but there's a good chance all the Last Knight stuff is gone) or my Toys R Us. Since I'm in a different state tomorrow I figured I'd check my hometown - Target only had Bee left (called a couple hours after they opened) and Toys R Us hadn't opened their boxes yet. They offered to call me back once they did, and I asked them to if they had the voyager Optimus. They finally called after maybe 15 minutes - no Prime. Then they called back again and said they found one. The woman on the phone seemed a bit reluctant - something about hold policy - but said she'd hold onto him for me and I'll do my best to get over there in the morning. I'll take a couple pictures once I (hopefully) open him up.
Today's been a frustrating mess of checking 5 different stores with no luck, I'm glad something went right, even if awkwardly so.
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876894)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on April 24th, 2017 @ 1:30pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on April 24th, 2017 @ 1:30pm CDT
I for one will not be buying a single toy from this line and personally i think everyone should boycott it, these prices are ridiculous and have no justification. Clearly this is hasbro trying to take advantage of its consumer again, it would be one thing if the quality was better but from what ive seen and heard its not. Plus if these sell i guarantee the rest of the other lines will be repriced to match effectively screwing over a lot of people.
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Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 1:39pm CDT
Haha, and better yet, several are the exact same toys we have already gotten.
I am still buying them, but at a discount.
Also, boycotting a line could just send the message that TF toys dont sell which could end the line (which was almost the case back in 1993).
So at least by buying at a discount I am sending the message that I will buy your toys, but at a certain price.
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 1:39pm CDT
Megatron Wolf wrote:it would be one thing if the quality was better but from what ive seen and heard its not.
Haha, and better yet, several are the exact same toys we have already gotten.
I am still buying them, but at a discount.
Also, boycotting a line could just send the message that TF toys dont sell which could end the line (which was almost the case back in 1993).
So at least by buying at a discount I am sending the message that I will buy your toys, but at a certain price.
Re: Transformers: The Last Knight General Retail Street Date is Today (1876901)
Posted by SlyTF1 on April 24th, 2017 @ 2:44pm CDT
Posted by SlyTF1 on April 24th, 2017 @ 2:44pm CDT
My local Toys R Us only had Optimus and Grimlock. I picked up an Optimus, but I was looking forward to seeing Barricade. My area never has shit. I'm centuries ahead of everyone on the planet, but everyone around me is always 5 years behind everyone else. We still never got Titans Return Optimus or Megatron here.
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Posted by RAR on April 24th, 2017 @ 2:45pm CDT
Posted by RAR on April 24th, 2017 @ 2:45pm CDT
I'm sure with these being widely distributed there will be plenty of sales just as there has been with RID & TR & Rescue Bots in the last year.
I will be getting the toys but not at the initial retail price while i'm waiting for the prices to drop a bit I'll be pondering some Japanese toys and some third party items i'd like to get such as Dream factory's Movie Bonecrusher leaderclass scale toy - which looks gorgeous.
But I recall how AOE Leader Optimus and Grimlock ended up being reduced to something like £16.99 & the First Edition one was out in Clearance places for under £20.00 so I can't see a reason to go running to the store - i'm sure the 1 steps will be on sale pretty quickly in the UK - heck they are on sale price already in America.
Titans Returns Dlx toys are supposed to be £19.99 - yet few stores sell them for that - I suspect the high prices won't last then they can mark them down as 30% or 50% off and be telling the truth about it.
Heck I'm mildly irked with myself for not waiting on TR Soundwave who is now £19.99 Cheaper than a Combiner Wars Skywarp is.
I think they will come down to £15.99 very quickly and then drop again to £12.50 later.
The only problem is sometimes a wave 1 item can be a swine to get cheap as the sales don't hit hard till wave 2 or 3. But usually the Amazon or ebay price has reduced by then so that compensates a lot.
If I find I have a Movie toy itch I can always buy some Wei Jiang Overscale Dinos or That Striker Prime I still don't have one of.
I'm actually much keener to get TR wave 4 anyway.
I will be getting the toys but not at the initial retail price while i'm waiting for the prices to drop a bit I'll be pondering some Japanese toys and some third party items i'd like to get such as Dream factory's Movie Bonecrusher leaderclass scale toy - which looks gorgeous.
But I recall how AOE Leader Optimus and Grimlock ended up being reduced to something like £16.99 & the First Edition one was out in Clearance places for under £20.00 so I can't see a reason to go running to the store - i'm sure the 1 steps will be on sale pretty quickly in the UK - heck they are on sale price already in America.
Titans Returns Dlx toys are supposed to be £19.99 - yet few stores sell them for that - I suspect the high prices won't last then they can mark them down as 30% or 50% off and be telling the truth about it.
Heck I'm mildly irked with myself for not waiting on TR Soundwave who is now £19.99 Cheaper than a Combiner Wars Skywarp is.
I think they will come down to £15.99 very quickly and then drop again to £12.50 later.
The only problem is sometimes a wave 1 item can be a swine to get cheap as the sales don't hit hard till wave 2 or 3. But usually the Amazon or ebay price has reduced by then so that compensates a lot.
If I find I have a Movie toy itch I can always buy some Wei Jiang Overscale Dinos or That Striker Prime I still don't have one of.
I'm actually much keener to get TR wave 4 anyway.
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Posted by Bumblebee21 on April 24th, 2017 @ 2:52pm CDT
Posted by Bumblebee21 on April 24th, 2017 @ 2:52pm CDT
i dont see the point of griping or boycotting hasbro over the price hike. it isnt the first time this has happened. iirc deluxes used to be $7-10 in 2007 and then up to 15. so why start complaining now. it isnt gonna start a linewide price increase its just because of the movie and its "premier edition."
want cheaper prices go to walmart
they have deluxes for 15.83 and voyagers for 26. something
barricade can use his backpack as a shield but only with the circle gun thing applied
want cheaper prices go to walmart
they have deluxes for 15.83 and voyagers for 26. something
barricade can use his backpack as a shield but only with the circle gun thing applied
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Posted by Bumblebee21 on April 24th, 2017 @ 2:57pm CDT
not missing much
Posted by Bumblebee21 on April 24th, 2017 @ 2:57pm CDT
SlyTF1 wrote: We still never got Titans Return Optimus or Megatron here.
not missing much
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Posted by LE0KING on April 24th, 2017 @ 2:57pm CDT
Posted by LE0KING on April 24th, 2017 @ 2:57pm CDT
All four deluxes found in Newcastle, Indiana (the place that never gets anything)
Shockingly the price was only 15.99. For some reason they were still using their codenames.
Shockingly the price was only 15.99. For some reason they were still using their codenames.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 24th, 2017 @ 3:01pm CDT
Besides, going TakaraTomy would only be worse since the differences, if any, are negligible, and you'd have to pay an even higher price to get them.
I think someone mentioned the figures' prices are now on par with similar offerings like from Marvel or DC Comics, coincidentally the general packaging style in the same between them (boxed instead of carded).
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 24th, 2017 @ 3:01pm CDT
Bumblebee21 wrote:i dont see the point of griping or boycotting hasbro over the price hike. its the first time this has happened. iirc deluxes used to be $7-10 in 2007 and then up to 15. so why start complaining now. it isnt gonna start a linewide price increase its just because of the movie and its "premier edition."
Besides, going TakaraTomy would only be worse since the differences, if any, are negligible, and you'd have to pay an even higher price to get them.
I think someone mentioned the figures' prices are now on par with similar offerings like from Marvel or DC Comics, coincidentally the general packaging style in the same between them (boxed instead of carded).
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Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 3:19pm CDT
can you take a pic, with a deatailed description of how to do it? We could then news it to show all the fans.
Those guys have a super odd distribution though. Something tells me several shipments were either delayed, lost or ignored and rotting somewhere because they didnt appear for long and stores are now moving on to the next wave.
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 3:19pm CDT
Bumblebee21 wrote:barricade can use his backpack as a shield but only with the circle gun thing applied
can you take a pic, with a deatailed description of how to do it? We could then news it to show all the fans.
SlyTF1 wrote:We still never got Titans Return Optimus or Megatron here.
Those guys have a super odd distribution though. Something tells me several shipments were either delayed, lost or ignored and rotting somewhere because they didnt appear for long and stores are now moving on to the next wave.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 24th, 2017 @ 3:50pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 24th, 2017 @ 3:50pm CDT
Can confirm the difficulty of the stores around here. They don't have any labels created for the new toys, and they are not expecting a new TF shipment for 2 weeks.
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Posted by Bumblebee21 on April 24th, 2017 @ 4:03pm CDT
its doesnt tab in or anything but it does fit.
all i did was tab in the machine gun, take the back pack off,open the doors and then close it around the gun
Posted by Bumblebee21 on April 24th, 2017 @ 4:03pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:barricade can use his backpack as a shield but only with the circle gun thing applied
can you take a pic, with a deatailed description of how to do it? We could then news it to show all the fans.
.
its doesnt tab in or anything but it does fit.
all i did was tab in the machine gun, take the back pack off,open the doors and then close it around the gun
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 24th, 2017 @ 4:24pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 24th, 2017 @ 4:24pm CDT
FYI, Amazon has all of the wave 1 figures in stock ready to ship. BBTS has the deluxes and voyagers in stock as well.
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Posted by j3zt3r69 on April 24th, 2017 @ 4:39pm CDT
Posted by j3zt3r69 on April 24th, 2017 @ 4:39pm CDT
Voyager Optimus purchased from Smyths and its awesome, by far the best mold so far.
Just need a more detailed leader class and its a winner.
Bumblebee,Barricade,Beserker and Voyager Grimlock all on sale.
Visit to Toys R us tomorrow to track down Voyager Megatron.
Just need a more detailed leader class and its a winner.
Bumblebee,Barricade,Beserker and Voyager Grimlock all on sale.
Visit to Toys R us tomorrow to track down Voyager Megatron.
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Posted by Insurgent on April 24th, 2017 @ 5:53pm CDT
It's like the boiling frog story. Drop a frog in a pan of boiling water and he jumps straight out. Drop a frog in a pan of tepid water and slowly raise the heat to boiling, the frog will sit there and boil to death. We are the frog and Hasbro has been slowly raising the water temperaure over the years. While we've been getting hotter in our pans, and getting a little discomfort, it's only been small over a long time so we think it's not bad. But eventually, we really need to jump out of the pan.
Posted by Insurgent on April 24th, 2017 @ 5:53pm CDT
Bumblebee21 wrote:i dont see the point of griping or boycotting hasbro over the price hike. it isnt the first time this has happened. iirc deluxes used to be $7-10 in 2007 and then up to 15. so why start complaining now. it isnt gonna start a linewide price increase its just because of the movie and its "premier edition."
It's like the boiling frog story. Drop a frog in a pan of boiling water and he jumps straight out. Drop a frog in a pan of tepid water and slowly raise the heat to boiling, the frog will sit there and boil to death. We are the frog and Hasbro has been slowly raising the water temperaure over the years. While we've been getting hotter in our pans, and getting a little discomfort, it's only been small over a long time so we think it's not bad. But eventually, we really need to jump out of the pan.
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Posted by LE0KING on April 24th, 2017 @ 5:57pm CDT
Again, purchased today at walmart. No price increase.
Posted by LE0KING on April 24th, 2017 @ 5:57pm CDT
Insurgent wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:i dont see the point of griping or boycotting hasbro over the price hike. it isnt the first time this has happened. iirc deluxes used to be $7-10 in 2007 and then up to 15. so why start complaining now. it isnt gonna start a linewide price increase its just because of the movie and its "premier edition."
It's like the boiling frog story. Drop a frog in a pan of boiling water and he jumps straight out. Drop a frog in a pan of tepid water and slowly raise the heat to boiling, the frog will sit there and boil to death. We are the frog and Hasbro has been slowly raising the water temperaure over the years. While we've been getting hotter in our pans, and getting a little discomfort, it's only been small over a long time so we think it's not bad. But eventually, we really need to jump out of the pan.
Again, purchased today at walmart. No price increase.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 24th, 2017 @ 6:40pm CDT
I'm starting to think that the price increase is mainly in TRU's and online, as the Walmart and Target sightings I've been seeing have had no price increase. Which is similar to the titans return figures, which online and in TRU are like $16.99 but in walmart and target they are still hovering at $14.97
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 24th, 2017 @ 6:40pm CDT
LE0KING wrote:Again, purchased today at walmart. No price increase.
I'm starting to think that the price increase is mainly in TRU's and online, as the Walmart and Target sightings I've been seeing have had no price increase. Which is similar to the titans return figures, which online and in TRU are like $16.99 but in walmart and target they are still hovering at $14.97
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Posted by Bumblebee21 on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:38pm CDT
tru sticks to hasbros mrsp price.
Posted by Bumblebee21 on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:38pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:LE0KING wrote:Again, purchased today at walmart. No price increase.
I'm starting to think that the price increase is mainly in TRU's and online, as the Walmart and Target sightings I've been seeing have had no price increase. Which is similar to the titans return figures, which online and in TRU are like $16.99 but in walmart and target they are still hovering at $14.97
tru sticks to hasbros mrsp price.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:39pm CDT
Which helps my case that TRU and online are the ones using higher prices while Walmart and Target are using the lower prices
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:39pm CDT
Bumblebee21 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:LE0KING wrote:Again, purchased today at walmart. No price increase.
I'm starting to think that the price increase is mainly in TRU's and online, as the Walmart and Target sightings I've been seeing have had no price increase. Which is similar to the titans return figures, which online and in TRU are like $16.99 but in walmart and target they are still hovering at $14.97
tru sticks to hasbros mrsp price.
Which helps my case that TRU and online are the ones using higher prices while Walmart and Target are using the lower prices
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Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:55pm CDT
Yeah, you are both saying the same thing differently. Hasbro's MSRP has gone up, but its only a suggested price. TRU chose to go with it and Hasbro of course is going with it but Walmart and Target arent. What I think, for walmart's case, is that they simply didnt bother to change the price for the classes on their central pricing software or have accepted the loss of having a higher price to pay Hasbro but not wanting to pass it off to the consumer, thinking they will sell enough of these to still make a profit. But my gut feeling (looking at Walmart's international operations, which I know first hand) is that the price will be corrected and increase once they figure out that their cost is not the same.
Could be wrong and if I am, then happy hunting in the US
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:55pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:LE0KING wrote:Again, purchased today at walmart. No price increase.
I'm starting to think that the price increase is mainly in TRU's and online, as the Walmart and Target sightings I've been seeing have had no price increase. Which is similar to the titans return figures, which online and in TRU are like $16.99 but in walmart and target they are still hovering at $14.97
tru sticks to hasbros mrsp price.
Which helps my case that TRU and online are the ones using higher prices while Walmart and Target are using the lower prices
Yeah, you are both saying the same thing differently. Hasbro's MSRP has gone up, but its only a suggested price. TRU chose to go with it and Hasbro of course is going with it but Walmart and Target arent. What I think, for walmart's case, is that they simply didnt bother to change the price for the classes on their central pricing software or have accepted the loss of having a higher price to pay Hasbro but not wanting to pass it off to the consumer, thinking they will sell enough of these to still make a profit. But my gut feeling (looking at Walmart's international operations, which I know first hand) is that the price will be corrected and increase once they figure out that their cost is not the same.
Could be wrong and if I am, then happy hunting in the US
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:55pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:55pm CDT
So I was just in contact with the 2 TRU's around my area: to add chaos to the toy street dates, their stock is street dated for May 5, and they are sticking to the "not put them out until this date" line.
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Posted by Bumblebee21 on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:58pm CDT
more chaos
deluxes can sell fine at tru but voyager prime cant be sold tll june 23rd
Posted by Bumblebee21 on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:58pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:So I was just in contact with the 2 TRU's around my area: to add chaos to the toy street dates, their stock is street dated for May 5, and they are sticking to the "not put them out until this date" line.
more chaos
deluxes can sell fine at tru but voyager prime cant be sold tll june 23rd
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Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:59pm CDT
I see, it is more of a fan mode than a hidden functionality. I thought it pegged in, from the way you were speaking.
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 7:59pm CDT
Bumblebee21 wrote:its doesnt tab in or anything but it does fit.
all i did was tab in the machine gun, take the back pack off,open the doors and then close it around the gun
I see, it is more of a fan mode than a hidden functionality. I thought it pegged in, from the way you were speaking.
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Posted by Bumblebee21 on April 24th, 2017 @ 8:08pm CDT
yeah sorry about that, shoulda said it was a fan mode.
Posted by Bumblebee21 on April 24th, 2017 @ 8:08pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:its doesnt tab in or anything but it does fit.
all i did was tab in the machine gun, take the back pack off,open the doors and then close it around the gun
I see, it is more of a fan mode than a hidden functionality. I thought it pegged in, from the way you were speaking.
yeah sorry about that, shoulda said it was a fan mode.
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Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 8:20pm CDT
No worries, I am still very happy you shared that, like that fans in thsi thread can do it too
And man, those street dates are all over the place. I like my Walmart's approach best: if they have it in stock, it goes on the shelves
They really dont seem to want to hold onto anything in a backroom unsold.
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2017 @ 8:20pm CDT
Bumblebee21 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:its doesnt tab in or anything but it does fit.
all i did was tab in the machine gun, take the back pack off,open the doors and then close it around the gun
I see, it is more of a fan mode than a hidden functionality. I thought it pegged in, from the way you were speaking.
yeah sorry about that, shoulda said it was a fan mode.
No worries, I am still very happy you shared that, like that fans in thsi thread can do it too
And man, those street dates are all over the place. I like my Walmart's approach best: if they have it in stock, it goes on the shelves
They really dont seem to want to hold onto anything in a backroom unsold.
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Posted by SpikeyTigertron on April 24th, 2017 @ 11:36pm CDT
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on April 24th, 2017 @ 11:36pm CDT
For those saying "just go online" part of the fun for me is "the hunt" which you don't get online. Sure you spend more... but we only get product sets like this once (maybe twice) a year. I think the biggest disappointment (besides the lack of stock at Target/Walmart) is the fact over half of "opening day" is repaints. In comparison to Combiner Wars launch, where I felt like a kid back in the 80s/90s again.
For what it's worth, the difference between Slash and Grimlock are night and day. But I'll admit there's still a charm to AoE Slash's neon colors.
For what it's worth, the difference between Slash and Grimlock are night and day. But I'll admit there's still a charm to AoE Slash's neon colors.
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Posted by WreckerJack on April 25th, 2017 @ 12:10am CDT
I actually save when it comes to buying online. Bus fare is 2.50 a pop for an adult, so if I am only going toy hunting I am wasting 2.50 on possibly finding nothing, round trip it could cost me another 2.50 if I don't make my transfer in time and my ticket runs out.
I try to wait until I have enough things to get free shipping, but avoiding the hassle of buses/gas money ordering can be more efficient even with shipping.
Posted by WreckerJack on April 25th, 2017 @ 12:10am CDT
SpikeyTigertron wrote:For those saying "just go online" part of the fun for me is "the hunt" which you don't get online. Sure you spend more...
I actually save when it comes to buying online. Bus fare is 2.50 a pop for an adult, so if I am only going toy hunting I am wasting 2.50 on possibly finding nothing, round trip it could cost me another 2.50 if I don't make my transfer in time and my ticket runs out.
I try to wait until I have enough things to get free shipping, but avoiding the hassle of buses/gas money ordering can be more efficient even with shipping.
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Posted by WreckerJack on April 25th, 2017 @ 12:21am CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on April 25th, 2017 @ 12:21am CDT
Some new Transformers role play items have been discovered at a ToysRus in California. From what we can see both Optimus Prime and Bumblebee's swords are available in toy form. Have you ever wanted to whack someone with Optimus Prime's sword? Well now is your chance to pick up some foam weaponry.
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Posted by SpikeyTigertron on April 25th, 2017 @ 12:23am CDT
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on April 25th, 2017 @ 12:23am CDT
True, there are those factors to consider. Not saying "the hunt" is feasible for everyone, but it's one of the few unique experiences to being a fan.
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Posted by WreckerJack on April 25th, 2017 @ 12:30am CDT
No worries. I just like pointing this out from time to time in hopes it will save people a couple bucks + some stress.
Posted by WreckerJack on April 25th, 2017 @ 12:30am CDT
SpikeyTigertron wrote:True, there are those factors to consider. Not saying "the hunt" is feasible for everyone, but it's one of the few unique experiences to being a fan.
No worries. I just like pointing this out from time to time in hopes it will save people a couple bucks + some stress.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 25th, 2017 @ 1:02am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 25th, 2017 @ 1:02am CDT
Ready for some more confusion? The official Transformers Instagram account mentioned that the 24th was the street date for ONLINE TLK toys, brick and mortar will be Friday.
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Posted by Terrsolpix on April 25th, 2017 @ 1:42am CDT
Posted by Terrsolpix on April 25th, 2017 @ 1:42am CDT
Where is this? All mine has is a few RID deluxes and a trillion Blasters.
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Posted by Va'al on April 25th, 2017 @ 2:25am CDT
I think the easiest was of phrasing all sightings now is:
TLK toys are definitely maybe out this week!
Posted by Va'al on April 25th, 2017 @ 2:25am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Ready for some more confusion? The official Transformers Instagram account mentioned that the 24th was the street date for ONLINE TLK toys, brick and mortar will be Friday.
I think the easiest was of phrasing all sightings now is:
TLK toys are definitely maybe out this week!
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Posted by WreckerJack on April 25th, 2017 @ 2:41am CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on April 25th, 2017 @ 2:41am CDT
Depending on how things go this week I will probably pop in to Target to see if they have anything. They mostly never do but if I have the time why not? (I'm looking for some Titans Return Figures anyway)
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Posted by Va'al on April 25th, 2017 @ 4:21am CDT
Posted by Va'al on April 25th, 2017 @ 4:21am CDT
If you're a Singapore-based Transformers fan, and the SuperFan IMAX event wasn't enough to quench your robot thirst, you have a chance at some more goodies and movie perks with The Last Knight Midnight Madness! Taking place on April 28th, at midnight, the Vivo City Toys'R'Us will be giving out hourly prizes, costume prizes, movie tickets, and more, according to their terms and conditions as shown below.
This further confirms the news by Hasbro that - while the 24th was the date for movie toys to be shown by retailers, their actual international sale date is indeed Friday 28th April. Confusing? Definitely. Marketing? Absolutely. Time to go hunting? For sure! Make sure to use our Sightings section to help each other out, and let us know if you'll be joining in in Singapore!
This further confirms the news by Hasbro that - while the 24th was the date for movie toys to be shown by retailers, their actual international sale date is indeed Friday 28th April. Confusing? Definitely. Marketing? Absolutely. Time to go hunting? For sure! Make sure to use our Sightings section to help each other out, and let us know if you'll be joining in in Singapore!
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Receive Transformers Goodie Bags, Movie Passes and Movie Poster
The first 500 fans in queue will receive a Transformers Goodie Bag filled with Transformers merchandise and more.
The first 50 fans in the queue will receive Transformers: The Last Knight - a pair of in-season movie vouchers.
The subsequent 50 fans (ie 51st - 100th) in queue will receive exclusive Transformers: The Last Knight double sided movie poster.
This promotion is only exclusive to the Midnight Madness event on the 28th April 2017 from 0000- 0300 hours.
One redemption per person per queue ticket. Failure to produce queue ticket disqualifies the person from redemption.
2. Participate in our Hourly Lucky Draw! Stand a chance to win a pair of Movie Premiere tickets each hour from 27 April, 2300hrs to 28 April, 0200hrs!
•Only participants in the queue will be entitled to participate in the Hourly Lucky Draw conducted by the Management.
•For prizes unclaimed, the Management reserves the right to redraw for next winner after 15 minutes.
3. The Best Dressed: Spread the hype and dress to impress with your Best Dressed Transformers outfit and stand to win Transformers product hamper worth $200 and Toys “R” Us vouchers worth $100. (Total prize value of $300)
•The Management reserves the right to amend or withdraw any terms without prior notice.
•The Management reserves the right to select no winners in our sole and absolute discretion and is not required to provide any explanation for winners selected.
•Prizes won by the successful winner are not transferable or exchangeable for cash, credit or in kind. The Management may at its discretion replace or substitute any of the prizes with another prize of equal or similar value at any time without prior notice being given.
4. Meet & Greet: TF5 Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Mascots
Get up-close with TF5 Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Mascots
By participating in the Meet & Greet with Transformers Mascots, participants hereby agree to disclose image/photo taken during the event to be used on the web for promotional purposes
This promotion is only exclusive to the Midnight Madness event on the 28th April 2017.
5. Participate and share about our event and TF5 movie toys on your Facebook pages to stand a chance to win a pair of Movie Premiere tickets! Simple share and comment “Like and Shared!” with the hashtag #TF5MidnightMadnessSG to double your chances winning! 5 pairs to be won from 27 April, 2200hrs to 28 April, 0000hrs!
The Management reserves the right to amend or withdraw any terms without prior notice
The Management reserves the right to select no winners in our sole and absolute discretion and is not required to provide any explanation for winners selected.
Facebook post sharing has to be made public to be eligible to participate in this contest.
The Management will inform winners via email.
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Posted by SpikeyTigertron on April 25th, 2017 @ 4:49am CDT
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on April 25th, 2017 @ 4:49am CDT
Where are all the cool US/Euro promos.... I feel like we're getting the short end of the stick here
