Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK?

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 11:15AM CST

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Omega_Prime, member of fellow fansite TFW2005, has posted what appears to be confirmation of what many collectors have been waiting to hear: Masterpiece Rodimus will be released in the US and UK. According to his post, he is an employee of Toys R' Us and while doing a search for interesting new listings, he came across the following update:

TF Masterpiece Rodimus - 309311
TF3 Activators Asst - 345423
TF3 Battle Mask - 309230
TF3 Cyberverse Commander Asst - 345318
TF3 Cyberverse Legion Asst - 345296
TF3 Cyberverse Ark Set - 346543
TF3 Energon Shock Sword - 309117
TF3 GoBots Asst - 345466
TF3 Mechtech Voyager Asst - 345741
TF3 Mechtech Deluxe Asst - 345709
TF3 Megaverse Evolution 4 Pack - 309265
TF3 Optimus Prime Blaster - 346012
TF3 Revving Robots - 309095
TF3 Robo Fighters Asst - 345601
TF3 Robo Power Bash Bots - 308749
TF3 Scanning Ironhide & Sideswipe

He also added in a follow-up post that the MP Rodimus listing was tagged a "global exclusive" which would indicate that it will be aToys R' Us exclusive in non-Takara markets.

Since most of the other listings have already been confirmed for release such as the Cyberverse and Mechtech figures, hopefully this information is true. However, because this news isn't coming directly from Hasbro or other sources from Toys R' Us, we're treating this as a rumor for now.

To view the original post, click HERE.

Credit(s): omega_prime, TFW2005

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Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164508)
Posted by Mattotron on January 2nd, 2011 @ 11:22am CST

Well, that Ark set confirms it's in TF3 pretty much. Win.

But... Scanning Ironhide and Sideswipe? If it's anything like those trans scanning figures Takara released, then crap.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164510)
Posted by GetRightRobot on January 2nd, 2011 @ 11:23am CST

I hope it does! I would love a cheap plastic version to keep in vehicle mode next to the Takara Rodimus!!

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164513)
Posted by DevastaTTor on January 2nd, 2011 @ 11:33am CST

GetRightRobot wrote:I hope it does! I would love a cheap plastic version to keep in vehicle mode next to the Takara Rodimus!!

I suspect you're going to find that much like Starscream and Grimlock, most if not all of the Takara Tomy version of Rodimus will be plastic. In the end, it will probably come down to some paint choices and whether you want the trailer or not.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164514)
Posted by OlivusPrime on January 2nd, 2011 @ 11:34am CST

I'm less interested in MP Rodimus and more interested in the rest of the list... in a manner of speaking. It looks as if Hasbro is heavily modifying the current size classes and adding a whole swath of new ones. I'm hoping "Mechtech" is some kind of gimmick like automorph or mech alive, not a crappy subline of figures with FAB style gimmicks. While some of them are pretty self-explanatory (like the role play stuff and activators), some of them intrigue me. The Megaverse Evolution 4 Pack sounds like a combiner pack, and I can't imagine what the GoBots line will consist of, maybe RPMs?

I don't think (or hope) the scanning figures will be like Takara's 2007 ones - the time of their release is waay apart, and these will be Hasbro produced figures (possibly hindering their quality...)

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164516)
Posted by chrisc4 on January 2nd, 2011 @ 11:36am CST

it would be so sweet if hasbro made the ark into a base, kinda like the pit for the joes

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164518)
Posted by Megazarak on January 2nd, 2011 @ 11:43am CST

Interesting list there. The Cyberverse sub line (of Legends only?) is starting to sound pretty cool. And hopefully Rodimus will come with his Targetmaster and some other accessories, which I'm perfectly fine with instead of his trailer.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164520)
Posted by Atomatron on January 2nd, 2011 @ 11:49am CST

gobots!!!

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164524)
Posted by GetRightRobot on January 2nd, 2011 @ 11:59am CST

DevastaTTor wrote:
GetRightRobot wrote:I hope it does! I would love a cheap plastic version to keep in vehicle mode next to the Takara Rodimus!!

I suspect you're going to find that much like Starscream and Grimlock, most if not all of the Takara Tomy version of Rodimus will be plastic. In the end, it will probably come down to some paint choices and whether you want the trailer or not.

Plastic or not, I'm confident the paint on the Takara Tomy version will be superior. The trailer is a big deal for me. The ability to "become" Rodimus Prime is the feature that made me pre order this figure. I want one. But if a TRU exclusive version is priced right, I would have a Hot Rod car to put infront of Rodimus with his trailer behind them both. It would be SO epic!!

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164525)
Posted by Autobot032 on January 2nd, 2011 @ 12:00pm CST

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems that there are no Leader Class figures for this line.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164531)
Posted by Megazarak on January 2nd, 2011 @ 12:17pm CST

Autobot032 wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems that there are no Leader Class figures for this line.

There are none listed here, but there are definitely Leader Class figures for the DotM toyline. I'm not sure if we're allowed to talk specifics at the moment, as to respect Hasbro's wishes, but there are definitely some out there.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164536)
Posted by GEEWUN on January 2nd, 2011 @ 12:25pm CST

chrisc4 wrote:it would be so sweet if hasbro made the ark into a base, kinda like the pit for the joes

Or how about a transforming Omega Supreme playset kinda like the pit and a giant robot for Classics scale...

Or a Fortress Maximus, or Trypticon, or Scorponok, or Metroplex, or Grand Maximus, or Metrotitan!!!!!!!!

AAAAAGH THE POSSIBILITIES ARE INFINITE :KREMZEEK:

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164540)
Posted by Noideaforaname on January 2nd, 2011 @ 12:37pm CST

DevastaTTor wrote:TF3 Cyberverse Commander Asst - 345318
TF3 Cyberverse Legion Asst - 345296
TF3 Cyberverse Ark Set - 346543

Legends are really getting interesting lately. Last movie we got a "complete" Devastator and now we're getting playsets and the Ark!
Fingers crossed the Ark transforms.

TF3 Scanning Ironhide & Sideswipe

A Leader, new Voyager, and now this "Scanning" thing? Could Ironhide be getting a larger role?

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164542)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 2nd, 2011 @ 12:39pm CST

Why is everyone assuming the Hasbro MP Rodimus won't come with his trailer? Because that would make it too expensive for the U.S. market, or just because the name doesn't have Prime on the end?

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164543)
Posted by GetRightRobot on January 2nd, 2011 @ 12:40pm CST

What worries me about the Ark playset is the movie itself. The teaser gave us a look at what is rumored to be the Ark. Can a movieverse playset live up to our hopes?

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164545)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on January 2nd, 2011 @ 12:45pm CST

Bumblevivisector wrote:Why is everyone assuming the Hasbro MP Rodimus won't come with his trailer? Because that would make it too expensive for the U.S. market, or just because the name doesn't have Prime on the end?

There was an article in the TFCC magazine that confirmed Rodimus will be an exclusive store U.S. release sans trailer but with a new accessory piece.

http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=70061&p=1133228&hilit=us+masterpiece+rodimus+release#p1133228

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164549)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on January 2nd, 2011 @ 1:04pm CST

DevastaTTor wrote:TF3 Cyberverse Legion Asst - 345296

Oh god. . .you dont mean. . .

Naah! it cant be! :lol:

. . . .

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164550)
Posted by OptiMagnus on January 2nd, 2011 @ 1:08pm CST

GoBots? Seriously? Did anyone catch that?

Megazarak wrote:
Autobot032 wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems that there are no Leader Class figures for this line.

There are none listed here, but there are definitely Leader Class figures for the DotM toyline. I'm not sure if we're allowed to talk specifics at the moment, as to respect Hasbro's wishes, but there are definitely some out there.

To my knowledge someone stated that Hasbro is still deciding on which leaders to release and when. They have not decided who will be released in the first wave yet.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164551)
Posted by Mindmaster on January 2nd, 2011 @ 1:09pm CST

This had better not be another phony like the recently-reported Generations/RTS Voyager Starscream. Talk about a heart-breaker... :-(

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164552)
Posted by Galvatron X on January 2nd, 2011 @ 1:10pm CST

GEEWUN wrote:
chrisc4 wrote:it would be so sweet if hasbro made the ark into a base, kinda like the pit for the joes

Or how about a transforming Omega Supreme playset kinda like the pit and a giant robot for Classics scale...

Or a Fortress Maximus, or Trypticon, or Scorponok, or Metroplex, or Grand Maximus, or Metrotitan!!!!!!!!

AAAAAGH THE POSSIBILITIES ARE INFINITE

Unless it's for Legends or Scouts, that thing would be HUGE!

But yeah, I'm with ya guys. We can only hope it's something that cool!

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164556)
Posted by Mindmaster on January 2nd, 2011 @ 1:12pm CST

cannonfodder4000 wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:TF3 Cyberverse Legion Asst - 345296

Oh god. . .you dont mean. . .

Naah! it cant be! . . . .

Oh, God, not that crazy crap again... I still have nightmares from that pic of Wheelie and his... sneak peak, if you know what I mean... :SICK:

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164560)
Posted by OptiMagnus on January 2nd, 2011 @ 1:17pm CST

Mindmaster wrote:This had better not be another phony like the recently-reported Generations/RTS Voyager Starscream. Talk about a heart-breaker...

Could be. Some of this stuff is too easy for some fanboy to think of to make us go nuts. That last list we got was a big downer, but one toy in there added up with something a user let out of the bag. And now the leader Alpha Trion is plausible if he is the bot in the movie teaser.
But MP Rod and Go Bots for me is just too easy to come up with.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164561)
Posted by Mindmaster on January 2nd, 2011 @ 1:19pm CST

OlivusPrime wrote:I'm hoping "Mechtech" is some kind of gimmick like automorph or mech alive, not a crappy subline of figures with FAB style gimmicks.

The new "MechTech" works similarly to Power Core Combiners, except the robots don't combine/transform/interact with each other/come with Mini-Cons, their weapons all do the following except the Mini-Con part. I explained about it in the thread about the very first images of DOTM Ironhide, I think. Or maybe it was with that definitely-not-Megatron-Tanker Truck thread we were talking about sometime in early December. :???:

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164566)
Posted by Rated X on January 2nd, 2011 @ 1:31pm CST

I hope this is true. Just like MP Grimlock which was virtually the same minus a few really stupid accessories. $200 dollars is alot to spend on a firure that has to sit alone on shelf because it is out of scale with about 95% of my collection. All masterpieces should get a US release because these figures are designed with fans in mind, not kids. And WE made the Transformers enterprise what it is today. Now the question that remains is will it be a complete Rodimus or will they minus the trailer and still call hot rod "Rodimus" as they did in the deluxe line ???

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164568)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 2nd, 2011 @ 1:34pm CST

Rated X wrote:And WE made the Transformers enterprise what it is today.

As kids. And kids today are making grow still

And I'm expecting the trailer to be omitted simply to make it more appealing for the casual consumer. I'm hoping Hasbro will include the rumored Firebolt Targetmaster.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164576)
Posted by GetRightRobot on January 2nd, 2011 @ 1:53pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Rated X wrote:And WE made the Transformers enterprise what it is today.

As kids. And kids today are making grow still

Right.

And I'm expecting the trailer to be omitted simply to make it more appealing for the casual consumer. I'm hoping Hasbro will include the rumored Firebolt Targetmaster.

That would be super sweet! Has there been any reason for a MP sized targetmaster? I can't think of one.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164581)
Posted by Ungie on January 2nd, 2011 @ 2:36pm CST

So I guess what the TFCC said in one of their magazines about releasing Roddy with no trailer but new accesories and paint apps... is now total shit?

me confused... :-?

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164598)
Posted by GetRightRobot on January 2nd, 2011 @ 3:06pm CST

Ungie wrote:So I guess what the TFCC said in one of their magazines about releasing Roddy with no trailer but new accesories and paint apps... is now total shnikeys?

me confused...

Not at all. Actually it would seem to validate it. Someone already made a good point about creating a TRU version for the more "casual consumer". Makes since to me.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164613)
Posted by Trikeboy on January 2nd, 2011 @ 4:05pm CST

Ungie wrote:So I guess what the TFCC said in one of their magazines about releasing Roddy with no trailer but new accesories and paint apps... is now total shit?

me confused...

You also have to remember that Hasbro are not able to use the name Hot Rod anymore. The character has gone by many names including Hot Rodimus, Rodimus Minor, Rodimus Major or simply Rodimus. The TFCC mag did confirm that MP Hot Rod (that name will never be used btw) will be released, sans trailer, but with extra accessories. If the listing said MP Rodimus Prime, I would be excited but right now, I'm not.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164619)
Posted by dragons on January 2nd, 2011 @ 4:20pm CST

it would be so sweet if hasbro made the ark into a base, kinda like the pit for the joes

Or how about a transforming Omega Supreme playset kinda like the pit and a giant robot for Classics scale...

Or a Fortress Maximus, or Trypticon, or Scorponok, or Metroplex, or Grand Maximus, or Metrotitan!!!!!!!!

AAAAAGH THE POSSIBILITIES ARE INFINITE

im all for it if hasbro decides to release any of the city formers mostly on fortress maximus, or grand maximus any one knows how expensive he can be complete or not complete

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164624)
Posted by MrMunkeepants on January 2nd, 2011 @ 4:35pm CST

DevastaTTor wrote:TF3 Battle Mask - 309230
TF3 Cyberverse Commander Asst - 345318
TF3 Cyberverse Legion Asst - 345296
TF3 Cyberverse Ark Set - 346543

we know that "Mechtech" is the combining weapons gimmick, but do we know what "Cyberverse" means? are those the ones that look like they have USB plugs?

also, I hope the Battle Mask is a Prime re-release, I missed him the first time and having been kicking myself since (especially seeing all the BB masks piled up everywhere)

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164655)
Posted by Autobot032 on January 2nd, 2011 @ 6:14pm CST

1.) Yes, Hasbro is bringing Masterpiece Rodimus stateside.
2.) It will be named Rodimus because they cannot use the name Hot Rod anymore.
3.) The US version will not have it's trailer, it will come with extra accessories made for the US market. (Rumored to be Firebolt.)
4.) It's supposed to have a more anime color scheme (Magenta, instead of red and orange)
5.) The price has not been confirmed, nor has a retailer, but it's speculated that it will be TRU carrying it.

I hope this helps anyone who's still confused or lost.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164659)
Posted by craggy on January 2nd, 2011 @ 6:28pm CST

Autobot032 wrote:I hope this helps anyone who's still confused or lost.

pretty helpful, but do you know how I get home?

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164668)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on January 2nd, 2011 @ 6:56pm CST

I was able to find one MP Grimlock one time in my local TRU last year so I'm not gonna get too excited..

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164683)
Posted by Rated X on January 2nd, 2011 @ 7:35pm CST

GetRightRobot wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Rated X wrote:And WE made the Transformers enterprise what it is today.

As kids. And kids today are making grow still

Right.

And I'm expecting the trailer to be omitted simply to make it more appealing for the casual consumer. I'm hoping Hasbro will include the rumored Firebolt Targetmaster.

That would be super sweet! Has there been any reason for a MP sized targetmaster? I can't think of one.

The "WE" is referring to Americans (AKA Hasbro) No disrespect to any other countries but it is usually America who discovers small enterprises like Transformers, Pokemon, Yugi-oh, Hello Kitty, etc, and invests millions to turn them into a worldwide phenomenon. This is why I cringe on "Japan only" products. Bring the good stuff overseas to the people who made you what you are today. Spread the love. Thats all Im saying.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164684)
Posted by jlogano20 on January 2nd, 2011 @ 7:35pm CST

hmm ark set and TF3 Megaverse Evolution 4 Pack - 309265 seems interesting

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164687)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on January 2nd, 2011 @ 7:39pm CST

goddamnit why toyr r us? They are the worst store to give exclusives to, not only can you never find them but they're so frakin expensive. Rodimus better have his trailer and the gobots better not just be some lame subline, hoping they are homages to the real gobots of the 80s or a cool minibot line.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164688)
Posted by Noideaforaname on January 2nd, 2011 @ 7:43pm CST

MrMunkeepants wrote:we know that "Mechtech" is the combining weapons gimmick, but do we know what "Cyberverse" means? are those the ones that look like they have USB plugs?

Going by recent package mock-ups, "Cyberverse" is the Legends Class, though it's been expanded upon. In addition to the small, simple figures, some come with accessories (for example, Optimus has a jetpack) or transforming bases (a la G1 Optimus's trailer).

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164738)
Posted by craggy on January 2nd, 2011 @ 9:26pm CST

Rated X wrote:The "WE" is referring to Americans (AKA Hasbro) No disrespect to any other countries but it is usually America who discovers small enterprises like Transformers, Pokemon, Yugi-oh, Hello Kitty, etc, and invests millions to turn them into a worldwide phenomenon. This is why I cringe on "Japan only" products. Bring the good stuff overseas to the people who made you what you are today. Spread the love. Thats all Im saying.

yeah, it was the US who supported a weekly Transformers comic and had the line run continuously from it's initial release through to the present day...oh...wait...no it wasn't.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164749)
Posted by GetRightRobot on January 2nd, 2011 @ 9:57pm CST

craggy wrote:
Rated X wrote:The "WE" is referring to Americans (AKA Hasbro) No disrespect to any other countries but it is usually America who discovers small enterprises like Transformers, Pokemon, Yugi-oh, Hello Kitty, etc, and invests millions to turn them into a worldwide phenomenon. This is why I cringe on "Japan only" products. Bring the good stuff overseas to the people who made you what you are today. Spread the love. Thats all Im saying.

yeah, it was the US who supported a weekly Transformers comic and had the line run continuously from it's initial release through to the present day...oh...wait...no it wasn't.

Ha! Has anyone here ever been to Japan? Optimus Prime is like their Superman. He (and this toy franchise) is WAY more popular over there. I'm fine with the way things are now really. If there is a certain figure you REALLY want, like one of your favorite character, then it is nice having a sort of topshelf, premium version thats worth the extra money. If you just kinda like it, opt for the local Hasbro version and save some bucks.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164752)
Posted by Burn on January 2nd, 2011 @ 9:59pm CST

GetRightRobot wrote:
craggy wrote:
Rated X wrote:The "WE" is referring to Americans (AKA Hasbro) No disrespect to any other countries but it is usually America who discovers small enterprises like Transformers, Pokemon, Yugi-oh, Hello Kitty, etc, and invests millions to turn them into a worldwide phenomenon. This is why I cringe on "Japan only" products. Bring the good stuff overseas to the people who made you what you are today. Spread the love. Thats all Im saying.

yeah, it was the US who supported a weekly Transformers comic and had the line run continuously from it's initial release through to the present day...oh...wait...no it wasn't.

Ha! Has anyone here ever been to Japan? Optimus Prime is like their Superman. He (and this toy franchise) is WAY more popular over there. I'm fine with the way things are now really. If there is a certain figure you REALLY want, like one of your favorite character, then it is nice having a sort of topshelf, premium version thats worth the extra money. If you just kinda like it, opt for the local Hasbro version and save some bucks.

And yet when my workmate went over there in September she didn't see one Transformer.

Lots of Gundams though.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164757)
Posted by GetRightRobot on January 2nd, 2011 @ 10:04pm CST

Real Gundams or toy Gundams? Their technology is also superior. Ha!

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164767)
Posted by tfcharacters on January 2nd, 2011 @ 10:51pm CST

Man I can't wait to get ahold of the Mp Rodimus! Counting down the days...

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164795)
Posted by sto_vo_kor_2000 on January 3rd, 2011 @ 12:45am CST

Rated X wrote:
GetRightRobot wrote:
The "WE" is referring to Americans (AKA Hasbro) No disrespect to any other countries but it is usually America who discovers small enterprises like Transformers, Pokemon, Yugi-oh, Hello Kitty, etc,

Actually Transformers cant be lumped together with Pokemon, Yugi-oh, Hello Kitty, etc,

As far as I know, those other
properties already had a "fiction" about and around them long before the US got interested.

Transformers, as a brand, is a US creation.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164803)
Posted by vectorA3 on January 3rd, 2011 @ 3:29am CST

US version? Top want of year. Hope it's < $60. I will go to TRU everyday to find it if I have to. Maybe it will drop around late July/Comic-con time like Grim did. That will be nice. Esp. if I go to SDCC again this year. But it'd really be kickass if he were available for BotCon!! (which I'm assuming will be in late May) I'll be there.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164817)
Posted by Mindmaster on January 3rd, 2011 @ 5:00am CST

MrMunkeepants wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:TF3 Battle Mask - 309230
TF3 Cyberverse Commander Asst - 345318
TF3 Cyberverse Legion Asst - 345296
TF3 Cyberverse Ark Set - 346543

we know that "Mechtech" is the combining weapons gimmick, but do we know what "Cyberverse" means? are those the ones that look like they have USB plugs?

From what I can remember, Cyberverse is like a redux of Micromasters, except their more articulated and are modernized. I remember us getting a post with some pictures of several of them, and a tag about them having bases, but you're gonna have to find that particular post yourself. :lol:

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164821)
Posted by g60force on January 3rd, 2011 @ 5:18am CST

PLEASE IS THERE ANYONE FROM THE NETHERLANDS HERE WHO WANTS A TAKARA VERSION JUST LIKE ME... and know how to get one or maybe combine/split shipping costs etc. thnx in advance!!!

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164859)
Posted by whacko on January 3rd, 2011 @ 7:34am CST

Awesome! I wanted to get the MP Rodimus figure but didn't want to pay the $200+ asking price a lot of stores were offering for the pre-order.

If it comes out through TRU, it will most likely be $80 just like their other Masterpiece releases, which is a far more reasonable price.

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164885)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 3rd, 2011 @ 8:57am CST

Burn wrote:
GetRightRobot wrote:
craggy wrote:
Rated X wrote:The "WE" is referring to Americans (AKA Hasbro) No disrespect to any other countries but it is usually America who discovers small enterprises like Transformers, Pokemon, Yugi-oh, Hello Kitty, etc, and invests millions to turn them into a worldwide phenomenon. This is why I cringe on "Japan only" products. Bring the good stuff overseas to the people who made you what you are today. Spread the love. Thats all Im saying.

yeah, it was the US who supported a weekly Transformers comic and had the line run continuously from it's initial release through to the present day...oh...wait...no it wasn't.

Ha! Has anyone here ever been to Japan? Optimus Prime is like their Superman. He (and this toy franchise) is WAY more popular over there. I'm fine with the way things are now really. If there is a certain figure you REALLY want, like one of your favorite character, then it is nice having a sort of topshelf, premium version thats worth the extra money. If you just kinda like it, opt for the local Hasbro version and save some bucks.

And yet when my workmate went over there in September she didn't see one Transformer.

Lots of Gundams though.

Why do you guys think Transformers don't cater as much to the kids in Japan anymore? That's right: the transforming robot market there is Bandai's domain now. You really can't compare the Japanese and US markets anyway, plus Transformers was a US invention using Japanese toys, like Voltron (GoLion and DaiRugger XV) and Robotech (Macross)

Re: Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed for US and UK? (1164895)
Posted by Counterpunch on January 3rd, 2011 @ 9:33am CST

Why do we have to argue over some stupid crap every time there is good news?

I'm going to buy a Masterpiece US Hot Rod in addition to the Japanese one. That's a good way to display both figures. :grin: