Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Releases Found on ToysRus Shelves in Canada

-Kanrabat- wrote:The prices... THE PRICES!

Yeah, I predict those being there for a while.

For that kind of money, I'd hope they at least restored Laser Prime's light.

shajaki wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:The prices... THE PRICES!]

I'm hoping the prices mean they stick around for a while since I don't have the funds to snap them up right now.

I have to start being choosey. So lets see... overpriced reissues (which I want all the same) or MP Exhaust and Starsaber? Sorry bugs but I gotta go MP.

If I ever see the insecticons for at least 33% off, I may buy. Not for more.

Call me spoiled, but it's hard to justify 3 insecticons for 110$+tx when I got the ENTIRE Predaking for 100$+tx.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

shajaki wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:The prices... THE PRICES!]

I'm hoping the prices mean they stick around for a while since I don't have the funds to snap them up right now.

I have to start being choosey. So lets see... overpriced reissues (which I want all the same) or MP Exhaust and Starsaber? Sorry bugs but I gotta go MP.

If I ever see the insecticons for at least 33% off, I may buy. Not for more.

Call me spoiled, but it's hard to justify 3 insecticons for 110$+tx when I got the ENTIRE Predaking for 100$+tx.

Totally with you on that one. Not just that, but you could get the G1 insecticons (second hand without accessories) for at most 20$ each shipped and all. I still find it very expensive at 33% off.

I "might" have been able to justify buying the Insecticons at a high markup if they were like eHobby and recolored to be the Diaclone colors. But just standard reissues of figures that--and let's face it guys--we can find in decent condition for $5 each on ebay? Uh-uh.

As to the funky colors of Laser Prime and Soundwave, they don't feel like they have any connection with the "story" for me. (Plus, I already have the Scourge version and the G2 Ultra Magnus version of that Prime).

Soundwave might be neat for giggles for the odd collection of clear minions... but I'd need a TRU coupon of some sort to bring it down to a reasonable amount.

These prices are so bad, I'm gonna give up and strictly start collecting Gobots now.

Wow is wow! i just can't.... WOw.... uhh Okay .... I think I'm going for a walk.





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The funny thing is I got a GREAT price for MP-03 Grimlock this last year from Canada.

MGrotusque wrote:They've got a ton of all that new Platinum stuff at toys r us on Broadway here in Vancouver.

Those prices are ridiculous. These will live on those shelves forever at that price. I'm sure they will never sell and be donated to charity after a year or two of just sitting there.
Why you price so damn high Hasbro?? tsk tsk.

And don't forget those prices don't include taxes yet.

Now, I imagine Optimus on stage dancing and singing.

But yeah, those things wont sell.

-Kanrabat- wrote:For these prices, better off importing some premium stuff from Hasbro Asia or Takara.

A more normal North American prices would have been at least 40% less than what is being asked here. Optimus shoudnt be more than 90$. Soundwave should have been at least the same price as the REAL MP Soundwave at 125$. And the Insecticons? 70$ top, like a full priced leader.

Agreed on all those prices.

Samsonator wrote:Just saw the Insecticons in the Willowbrook Mall TRU in Langley BC, I'm gonna wait to see if these things go on sale before I jump on that.

So many, so many will do that.

I saw those insecticons weeks ago in k-mart and didnt even bother to look at the price. I assumed it was between $50-70. I got the TRU set for around $50 I think a couple years back. Same s**t....who cares about the stupid box ? Also I bought the e-hobby diaclone insecticons for $80 cash at botcon. These price in canada is a joke. Pure comedy. Are they even serious ?