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So is this a permanent thing for the both of them?

If so, I should start saving for Soundwave.

toys r us canada has him listed for pre-order now. of course i went and bid on ebay and just won mine so i paid a lil more than i woulda had i waited a day or 2 but alas. lol

it shows a release date of dec 31 but thats just a placeholder until the real date is released. as i often see dec 31 or jan 1 listed when official dates arent released yet.

I just picked up my Acid Storm - excited to crack him open.

While I was at the TRU (Times Square, NY), I asked about Soundwave. It looks like they're expecting another shipment sometime next week.

The guy, who seemed to know a lot about it, said that the first wave of Soundwaves were regular orders, and that now they've placed a "special rush order" due to high demand. Apparently, there's more stock out there

I'll be keeping an eye out - ya'll should too!

No stores between Memphis and Nashville have him. I'd check Chattanooga, but the cost of gas to get there would be silly (might as well pay ebay prices). The waiting game is still on... but at least there's a new tool available.

Wow TRU seems to really suck, this sounds worse than it did in previous years. What did they do, order like 5 for each store or what?

Each case has two figures. Each store seems to be getting one, maximum two cases each.

Total: four figures per store, on average.

Va'al wrote:Each case has two figures. Each store seems to be getting one, maximum two cases each.

Total: four figures per store, on average.

Which is bull crap, if you ask me. I know they're supposed to be exclusive and all, but Wal*Mart had its priorities straight when they did their exclusives.

Mindmaster wrote:

Va'al wrote:Each case has two figures. Each store seems to be getting one, maximum two cases each.

Total: four figures per store, on average.

Which is bull crap, if you ask me. I know they're supposed to be exclusive and all, but Wal*Mart had its priorities straight when they did their exclusives.

I should point out this is me observing, it's not definite and I don't how many cases are actually being shipped!

Mindmaster wrote:

Va'al wrote:Each case has two figures. Each store seems to be getting one, maximum two cases each.

Total: four figures per store, on average.

Which is bull crap, if you ask me. I know they're supposed to be exclusive and all, but Wal*Mart had its priorities straight when they did their exclusives.

Wal-Mart had their priorities straight... and had to clearance everything to clear the space. Remember <$30 MP Skywarps?

As easy as it is to blame TRU (and I do), I think this is more about retail trends since the great recession hit. Companies are simply less willing to take extra stock. MP's have becomes insanely popular only recently. Even Rodimus & Grimlock sat on shelves for a while. As crazy as it sounds, this was also true with TRU's MP-10 - some backwater stores had stock of it for weeks. And MP Thundercracker? That guy was sitting around forever.

Unfortunately, it seems TRU is unable to identify the star characters and make projections accordingly. I have full confidence that Acid Storm will be shelf warming for some time. Sales of MPs like that are what bring down projections for the more popular characters.

Although to us extra stock seems like an obvious thing to have on hand, on the retail side, extra inventory is a huge risk. They would rather deploy several waves of stock as needed; in effect, they would rather make slightly less money than risk having excess inventory.

As I mentioned earlier, there's a bright side. I don't think this is the end of the line for Soundwave - TRU should have more stock in a couple weeks, so I wouldn't pull that eBay trigger just yet.

Any news on release dates for Soundwave in Australia (specifically Melbourne)? I gots me the cash! I just need the product!

I had a rough time getting mine. I was at the store first when they came out, and waited in the car. While I was waiting, two other guys showed up and waited at the door. They got the only 2 available since they were 'at the door', even though I arrived first.

But the people in the store were totally cool, and sent out to other stores out of state that had been sent more than the measly 2 that were sent to Utah. A couple days later, I and two other collectors had our MP Soundwaves. But it was one of the most frustrating things I ever experienced, watching it being sold to someone else that first day....

My friend and I went to our two local Toys R Us in Brooklyn, NY. We got lucky. Each one had one Soundwave and one Acid Storm. We had to ask Guest Services for them. First store had it right next to the helpdesk lady's foot. Other store, the guy had to go to the back room for it. Unfortunately, the box was dented. We still took it.

My TRU will put an item on hold for 24 hours. I used this approach for MP Optimus and Soundwave. I recommend being cool with a few employees and they'll actually call you when the product arrives. I got a call from my boy that MP Soundwave was in, he held it for me and I waltzed in like a boss and bought.

Va'al wrote:Each case has two figures. Each store seems to be getting one, maximum two cases each.

Total: four figures per store, on average.

Got my Masterpiece SW yesterday at TRU Times SQ. This is their first restock since they sold out during the weekend. but the dude told me they had 40 in the morning. 20 cases. After I got mine last night there was 5 left as of 8:30 PM eastern time.

I think TRUs are over-ordering these and they will be pretty easy to get. Masterpiece acid storm is already shelf warming... they had at least 30 there last night.

mooncake623 wrote:

Va'al wrote:Each case has two figures. Each store seems to be getting one, maximum two cases each.

Total: four figures per store, on average.

Got my Masterpiece SW yesterday at TRU Times SQ. This is their first restock since they sold out during the weekend. but the dude told me they had 40 in the morning. 20 cases. After I got mine last night there was 5 left as of 8:30 PM eastern time.

I think TRUs are over-ordering these and they will be pretty easy to get. Masterpiece acid storm is already shelf warming... they had at least 30 there last night.

I also picked up a couple Soundwaves from Times Square yesterday. They had a dozen left when I left around 7:30 pm. They're probably all gone now, but as you said, they'll probably get more in, still.

I'm not sure we can say that TRU's Times Square store is a good model for the rest of the nation in terms of stocking this figure. Last week, I was speaking with a floor employee who was in the know, and he said that he and a couple other employees convinced the managers to put in huge orders for Soundwave, and to reallocate stock from other stores so that Times Square would get more. Apparently, they sold over 200 last week.

I'm not sure other stores have the knowledgeable staff or the volume of sales necessary to maneuver the way Times Square does. I hope I'm wrong, and the sheer volume of Soundwave's on eBay might suggest that I'm wrong. Everyone, and I mean everyone, deserves at least one of this toy.

mooncake623 wrote:

Va'al wrote:Each case has two figures. Each store seems to be getting one, maximum two cases each.

Total: four figures per store, on average.

Got my Masterpiece SW yesterday at TRU Times SQ. This is their first restock since they sold out during the weekend. but the dude told me they had 40 in the morning. 20 cases. After I got mine last night there was 5 left as of 8:30 PM eastern time.

I think TRUs are over-ordering these and they will be pretty easy to get. Masterpiece acid storm is already shelf warming... they had at least 30 there last night.

I also picked up a couple Soundwaves from Times Square yesterday. They had a dozen left when I left around 7:30 pm. They're probably all gone now, but as you said, they'll probably get more in, still.

I'm not sure we can say that TRU's Times Square store is a good model for the rest of the nation in terms of stocking this figure. Last week, I was speaking with a floor employee who was in the know, and he said that he and a couple other employees convinced the managers to put in huge orders for Soundwave, and to reallocate stock from other stores so that Times Square would get more. Apparently, they sold over 200 last week.

I'm not sure other stores have the knowledgeable staff or the volume of sales necessary to maneuver the way Times Square does. I hope I'm wrong, and the sheer volume of Soundwaves on eBay might suggest that I'm wrong. Everyone, and I mean everyone, deserves at least one of this toy.

F*** TRU, F*** Hasbro, and F*** MP Soundwave.

Toys R Us online has Acid Storm ship to home. I was able to add it to cart. Soundwave has it to but won't let me add to cart. Good luck guys

megatronus wrote: Everyone, and I mean everyone, deserves at least one of this toy.

Indeed I have 3 now. The Takara version with all the Takara tapes. Picked one up yesterday to keep MISB because I got to pick the box, and I'll open the one I get from TRU.Com Using the tapes for my classics display. haven't decided where to put the yellow eyed MP soundwave yet. lol

mooncake623 wrote:

megatronus wrote: Everyone, and I mean everyone, deserves at least one of this toy.

Indeed I have 3 now. The Takara version with all the Takara tapes. Picked one up yesterday to keep MISB because I got to pick the box, and I'll open the one I get from TRU.Com Using the tapes for my classics display. haven't decided where to put the yellow eyed MP soundwave yet. lol

Ha! That's great. I also have 3.

I, too, am not sure where to put the yellow-visored Soundwave. I actually like it more than I thought, since it's not just metallic paint, like Takara's. It's actually this semi-translucent, kind of swirly plastic that gives his "eyes" much more depth.

Since I have 2 Hasbro Soundwaves, I'll keep one MISB, and probably use the one I open as an office piece. My Takara one will remain at home with the rest of my Masterpieces.

I'm glad you guys are hoarding multiples while some of us can't find one. That's cool. Maybe you should get a third so you can keep TWO of them MISB, one turned backwards so you can see the back of the box and one turned forwards so you can see the front. But don't ever open them, because then your children won't be able to live off trust funds from the fortune you make when you sell it.

GuyIncognito wrote:I'm glad you guys are hoarding multiples while some of us can't find one. That's cool.

There's tons around us. I would offer to send you one at cost+shipping but your sarcasm is not appreciated so if you want just come to NY and get it i guess or just check the TRU site they been re-listing it everyday and many people have gotten it. so how bout you do that instead of bitching about it on every thread? Everyone wants something without even trying.

GuyIncognito wrote:I'm glad you guys are hoarding multiples while some of us can't find one. That's cool. Maybe you should get a third so you can keep TWO of them MISB, one turned backwards so you can see the back of the box and one turned forwards so you can see the front. But don't ever open them, because then your children won't be able to live off trust funds from the fortune you make when you sell it.

Bitter much?

GuyIncognito wrote:I'm glad you guys are hoarding multiples while some of us can't find one. That's cool. Maybe you should get a third so you can keep TWO of them MISB, one turned backwards so you can see the back of the box and one turned forwards so you can see the front. But don't ever open them, because then your children won't be able to live off trust funds from the fortune you make when you sell it.

haha that's hilarious you must be a comedian. Maybe I'll take your advice cause these things will shelf-warm here and I'll be helping Has/Tak fund their next MP you can't find.

mooncake623 wrote:There's tons around us. I would offer to send you one at cost+shipping but your sarcasm is not appreciated so if you want just come to NY and get it i guess or just check the TRU site they been re-listing it everyday and many people have gotten it. so how bout you do that instead of bitching about it on every thread? Everyone wants something without even trying.

I've been checking the TRU site all day every day for the past two weeks, so don't tell me I'm not "even trying".