Transformer RED Series Found in US

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We have news that the first wave of the new Transformers RED Series figures has been found at US retail. Matty found them at a Walmart in Arizona, these will only be found at Walmart. These are around the $20 price point. The initial wave has Soundwave, Optimus Prime and Megatron. They are all 6 inches.

If you have found them elsewhere in the US, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.

This sighting was reported on the TFW2005 message boards.

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Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2080944)
Posted by First-Aid on September 21st, 2020 @ 1:18pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:We have news that the first wave of the new Transformers RED Series figures has been found at US retail. Matty found them at a Walmart in Arizone, these will only be found at Walmart. These are around the $20 price point. The initial wave has Soundwave, Optimus Prime and Megatron. They are all 6 inches.

If you have found them elsewhere in the US, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.

This sighting was reported on the TFW2005 message boards.

I hope most stores avoid these figures. Otherwise, they will eat up shelf space and prevent ACTUAL Transformers from being stocked. I can see RED figures clogging up shelves for months....

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2080957)
Posted by Grahf_ on September 21st, 2020 @ 2:25pm CDT

Most stores avoid stocking any toys at all so I don't think you have to worry about them either even being in most stores or pegwarming the ones they are in.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2080967)
Posted by First-Aid on September 21st, 2020 @ 3:33pm CDT

Grahf_ wrote:Most stores avoid stocking any toys at all so I don't think you have to worry about them either even being in most stores or pegwarming the ones they are in.

True. I think the more important thing to note is what's BEHIND those red figures in that picture...I do believe that's an Overload...

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2080968)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on September 21st, 2020 @ 3:40pm CDT

Can confirm these are hitting some places, I found the wave in Lynnwood WA this morning. I'm at least curious about these, especially if we're supposed to get stuff like Prime Knock Out, so I grabbed Prime and Optimus. I haven't opened them yet but they look like similar material to Marvel Legends so I guess I'll find out in a bit.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2080970)
Posted by william-james88 on September 21st, 2020 @ 3:52pm CDT

First-Aid wrote:
william-james88 wrote:We have news that the first wave of the new Transformers RED Series figures has been found at US retail. Matty found them at a Walmart in Arizone, these will only be found at Walmart. These are around the $20 price point. The initial wave has Soundwave, Optimus Prime and Megatron. They are all 6 inches.

If you have found them elsewhere in the US, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.

This sighting was reported on the TFW2005 message boards.

I hope most stores avoid these figures. Otherwise, they will eat up shelf space and prevent ACTUAL Transformers from being stocked. I can see RED figures clogging up shelves for months....

They are walmart exclusive so you won't see them elsewhere

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2080971)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 21st, 2020 @ 3:52pm CDT

First-Aid wrote:
Grahf_ wrote:Most stores avoid stocking any toys at all so I don't think you have to worry about them either even being in most stores or pegwarming the ones they are in.

True. I think the more important thing to note is what's BEHIND those red figures in that picture...I do believe that's an Overload...

I do believe you're right :-?

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2080972)
Posted by Emerje on September 21st, 2020 @ 3:56pm CDT

First-Aid wrote:I hope most stores avoid these figures. Otherwise, they will eat up shelf space and prevent ACTUAL Transformers from being stocked. I can see RED figures clogging up shelves for months....

This is Walmart we're talking about, they don't have a clue how to manage the Transformers section. They could be selling WfC Battlemasters, but instead they're selling those same Guardian figures they've been selling off and on for nearly 10 years and a whole column of pegs worth at that! I hope the RED line is replacing those and not another Transformers line.

Emerje

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2080973)
Posted by o.supreme on September 21st, 2020 @ 3:58pm CDT

I was considering getting into these because while I considered Marvel Legends, SW Black, the new GI Joe & Ghostbusters all to be very good quality lines, they either had too many releases, or weren't my thing. After seeing a reviewer on Youtube show that the plastic was very bendy (Prime's antenna are bent), and the plastic used seems to have some slimy residue, I think I'll pass...

Besides, you know there's inevitably going to be some sort of exclusive that will be extremely limited, and cost a ton of money, that wont be obtainable for completists like myself. So just sparing myself some anxiety in advance.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2080979)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 21st, 2020 @ 5:02pm CDT

I'd be down to try these but can't find them on Walmart online, hopefully there won't be too bad a mark-up on eBay.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2080994)
Posted by Ultra Markus on September 21st, 2020 @ 7:35pm CDT

these remind me of the mega SCF figures from years ago
only i wish they could do these red figures like the smaller SCF figures
so we dont have to spend 30 dollars per figure

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081000)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on September 21st, 2020 @ 9:44pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:
First-Aid wrote:
Grahf_ wrote:Most stores avoid stocking any toys at all so I don't think you have to worry about them either even being in most stores or pegwarming the ones they are in.

True. I think the more important thing to note is what's BEHIND those red figures in that picture...I do believe that's an Overload...

I do believe you're right

Wait, have other people not seen him yet?

****. I saw him in a store this past week and didn't think it was a big deal.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081003)
Posted by o.supreme on September 21st, 2020 @ 10:47pm CDT

I've seen Overload several times, but not everyone has

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081004)
Posted by First-Aid on September 21st, 2020 @ 11:17pm CDT

Dr. Caelus wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
First-Aid wrote:
Grahf_ wrote:Most stores avoid stocking any toys at all so I don't think you have to worry about them either even being in most stores or pegwarming the ones they are in.

True. I think the more important thing to note is what's BEHIND those red figures in that picture...I do believe that's an Overload...

I do believe you're right

Wait, have other people not seen him yet?

****. I saw him in a store this past week and didn't think it was a big deal.

Crap, I've been waiting on BBTS to send my pre-order while the dang thing is out on stores??? :-(

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081006)
Posted by o.supreme on September 22nd, 2020 @ 12:33am CDT

Emerje wrote:
First-Aid wrote:I hope most stores avoid these figures. Otherwise, they will eat up shelf space and prevent ACTUAL Transformers from being stocked. I can see RED figures clogging up shelves for months....

This is Walmart we're talking about, they don't have a clue how to manage the Transformers section. They could be selling WfC Battlemasters, but instead they're selling those same Guardian figures they've been selling off and on for nearly 10 years and a whole column of pegs worth at that! I hope the RED line is replacing those and not another Transformers line.

Emerje

That would make sense since the RED figures are basically just more expensive guardian toys in a package

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081013)
Posted by Emerje on September 22nd, 2020 @ 6:16am CDT

o.supreme wrote:Besides, you know there's inevitably going to be some sort of exclusive that will be extremely limited, and cost a ton of money, that wont be obtainable for completists like myself. So just sparing myself some anxiety in advance.

Soooo... a double exclusive? :-?

The line is already exclusive to Walmart, not sure what they could do to make it any more exclusive than that. Robot Points?

Emerje

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081014)
Posted by blackeyedprime on September 22nd, 2020 @ 6:22am CDT

RED might be a timed exclusive to walmart, lots of companys are forgetting to state that recently (or maybe thats just Sony

) like MOTU origins was.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081481)
Posted by Regimus Prime on September 25th, 2020 @ 2:56am CDT

I found the entire wave at my local Walmart. I can’t say I’m overly impressed with these. Non transforming Transformers tend to be a head scratcher for most collectors with the exception of Sideshow, Prime1, PCS statues and those wonderful creations from Threezero (formerly ThreeA), because they serve more aesthetic purposes. Meanwhile these are clearly channeling a nostalgic G1 Sunbow animated series homage. I like the idea of them but wish Hasbro had given them the better sculpt and paint treatment (cell shading anyone?) like the Black Series, Legends and now the 6” Joe Classified series are benefitting from. Besides their articulation, I don’t feel there’s a great deal more separating them from their Titan Guardian vinyl figure counterparts. The plus side is for those that love the G1 cartoon accuracy of MP-36 and MP-44 and wouldn’t transform those figures anyway but can’t afford the MP premium price tag of those aforementioned offerings. These are a smaller, far cheaper alternative that can display nicely on a desk. I own both of the previously mentioned MP leaders but couldn’t help but to pick up R.E.D Optimus and Megatron because I am impressed with their box art and packaging, and really my nostalgia itch always drives me to pick up G1 inspired offerings of them especially when I can buy them together on the same hunt.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081485)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 25th, 2020 @ 4:28am CDT

I have to ask. Do therese figures feel like thay are made out of "rubbers", or are they hard plastics?

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081512)
Posted by First-Aid on September 25th, 2020 @ 8:19am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:I have to ask. Do therese figures feel like thay are made out of "rubbers", or are they hard plastics?

I snickered when I read this. :-?

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081520)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 25th, 2020 @ 9:57am CDT

First-Aid wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I have to ask. Do therese figures feel like thay are made out of "rubbers", or are they hard plastics?

I snickered when I read this.

You're not helping.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081580)
Posted by First-Aid on September 25th, 2020 @ 6:33pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
First-Aid wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I have to ask. Do therese figures feel like thay are made out of "rubbers", or are they hard plastics?

I snickered when I read this.

You're not helping.

Thats what my wife usually says too...

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081668)
Posted by blackeyedprime on September 26th, 2020 @ 11:41am CDT

Has cheetor and arcee convertRED anyone on them yet? :p ill have to wait to see the final figures if the first lot is anything to go by but they look a lot better and the articulation looks like it can support the weapons.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081671)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 26th, 2020 @ 11:52am CDT

I want a RED Arcee. Because this time, she won't need a backpack and will be the most screen accurate ever, beating even the MP.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081694)
Posted by william-james88 on September 26th, 2020 @ 1:13pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:I want a RED Arcee. Because this time, she won't need a backpack and will be the most screen accurate ever, beating even the MP.

Not really sure she could be considered the most screen accurate ever if the one on screen could transform into a car while this one woldn't.

Anyways, here are the reveals. That Cheetor feels BEYOND useless.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081696)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 26th, 2020 @ 1:21pm CDT

What the--?! Why is Cheetor... BROWN?!

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081700)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 26th, 2020 @ 1:29pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:What the--?! Why is Cheetor... BROWN?!

Uhm... o dear. They must have based him off of an incorrect color chart, namely that of the Telemocha release:

Transformers Beast Wars Telemocha Series Cheetor (Cheetas) (Reissue) Gallery

The brown itself is more than likely from the forearms of the original toy:

Transformers Beast Wars Cheetor (Chiitas) Gallery

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081764)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 26th, 2020 @ 5:07pm CDT

That Prime Arcee is absolutely fabulous!

I may get her.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2081794)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 26th, 2020 @ 7:14pm CDT

Cheetor is a pass, the Kingdom one looks better and transforms.

Arcee is a total slam dunk. I will get her!

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082086)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 28th, 2020 @ 5:06pm CDT

Greetings Seibertronians! [url=h]Enjoy the RED reveals from Pulsecon this past weekend[/url]? Well to tide you over till Prime Arcee hits Walmart's shelves, fellow Seibertron user and toy reviewer, Chuckdawg1999, has created a video review showing off all the wave 1 releases of the line. This includes G1 versions of Optimus Prime, Megatron and Soundwave. Be warned though as his thoughts may make you think twice.

This is what Chuck has to say about these:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:If the RED Series was made by any other company it would be a fantastic line of articulated robot figures. The problem is the RED Series is made by Hasbro, the company that set the standard of what articulated 6" scale figures should be. In that case, the first three RED Series figures fall short of what they should be. Yes, they're fun, but they're just not what I was expecting and probably not what you were.

We also have another review from Toy Shiz showing that these are their own new scale.

What do you think of his review? Do you own these figures? Do you agree? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082087)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 28th, 2020 @ 5:21pm CDT

"Soft rubberry plastics".

Thanks Chuck. Now I know and I can finally say that's what I expected.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082091)
Posted by o.supreme on September 28th, 2020 @ 6:10pm CDT

Not surprised, this seems to be in line with other reviews I've seen.

Chuck- was there any indication of slipperyness or a "film" on the plastic of these figures? Also be fortunate your Prime had straight antenna, I've seen some bent in package.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082096)
Posted by Emerje on September 28th, 2020 @ 7:00pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:"Soft rubberry plastics".

Thanks Chuck. Now I know and I can finally say that's what I expected.

To be fair, don't all of Hasbro's 6" figures have that plastic?

So far nothing in the RED line looks as good as Prime Arcee, hope they don't screw her up too much for the final figure.

Cheetor, colors aside, that face sculpt is kinda awful with those long slit eyes. Really should have opened them more. Hopefully when they repaint it into Tigatron they do some new sculpting. But how will Kingdom Cheetor look with this gun?

Really bummed out that the line has no sense of scale when all of the other 6" lines do. No scale, no BAF, no license fees, same price and a really half hearted attempt with this line. I'll probably just get Optimus and Megatron and call it good.

Emerje

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082100)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 28th, 2020 @ 7:08pm CDT

It's just that I have FF8 Eidolons PTSD over action figures made out all of rubbery plastics.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082104)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 28th, 2020 @ 7:23pm CDT

o.supreme wrote:Not surprised, this seems to be in line with other reviews I've seen.

Chuck- was there any indication of slipperyness or a "film" on the plastic of these figures? Also be fortunate your Prime had straight antenna, I've seen some bent in package.

None whatsoever. The plastic felt good, just not Hasbro 6" figure good. I think there might be some confusion. The plastic used for the RED figures is NOT soft and rubbery. It's firm, just not the quality we should expect.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082122)
Posted by william-james88 on September 28th, 2020 @ 10:32pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:It's firm, just not the quality we should expect.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082125)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on September 28th, 2020 @ 11:07pm CDT

I’ve been on the fence with these guys, but seeing how short they are takes me firmly on the “not getting into it” side.

Aside from a few characters that may pop up, I’ll be steering clear of this line.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082131)
Posted by Ultra Markus on September 28th, 2020 @ 11:40pm CDT

i think the RED series is way better looking than the Mega SCF

takara-transformers-mega-scf-g1_1_e0983dbfb202b604ff2f1723da342158.jpg

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082133)
Posted by transformers_va on September 29th, 2020 @ 1:03am CDT

Not sure if it's already been mentioned, but pre-orders for both Cheetor and Arcee can be found at Walmart here

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082258)
Posted by william-james88 on September 29th, 2020 @ 4:09pm CDT

transformers_va wrote:Not sure if it's already been mentioned, but pre-orders for both Cheetor and Arcee can be found at Walmart here

Thanks! And yeah, I wrote an article about all the exclusives announced during PulseCon and where you could buy them, including these:

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nes/45279/

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082260)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 29th, 2020 @ 4:48pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:It's firm, just not the quality we should expect.

I legit laughed at this. I was really working them over too.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082653)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 2nd, 2020 @ 11:28pm CDT

I am considering cancelling my preorder through Walmart for Megatron and Soundwave...
That $40 is going to be nice to have for either SS86 figures, or maybe even the new MP Starscream.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082676)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 3rd, 2020 @ 12:05pm CDT

Sowndwave76 wrote:I am considering cancelling my preorder through Walmart for Megatron and Soundwave...
That $40 is going to be nice to have for either SS86 figures, or maybe even the new MP Starscream.

I would say that's a good idea. If you're still curious about them you can always double back later and get them at a sale price.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082729)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 3rd, 2020 @ 11:29pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:I am considering cancelling my preorder through Walmart for Megatron and Soundwave...
That $40 is going to be nice to have for either SS86 figures, or maybe even the new MP Starscream.

I would say that's a good idea. If you're still curious about them you can always double back later and get them at a sale price.

Yeah I have a feeling that they won't be that difficult to find once available.
And I'd feel a lot better if I could get each for somewhere around $12-$15.
Preorder has been canceled!

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082797)
Posted by william-james88 on October 5th, 2020 @ 9:02am CDT

Sowndwave76 wrote:And I'd feel a lot better if I could get each for somewhere around $12-$15.
Preorder has been canceled!

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082801)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 5th, 2020 @ 9:19am CDT

Not sure I'd trust the walmart pre-orders at this point anyway. All of the netflix figures were spotted at stores long before pre-orders were filled (and there are still outstanding wave 1 preorders). And people who pre-ordered the Wave 2 Earthrise figures are receiving beauty products and other things like that instead of the actual toys

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2082846)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 5th, 2020 @ 5:09pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Not sure I'd trust the walmart pre-orders at this point anyway. All of the netflix figures were spotted at stores long before pre-orders were filled (and there are still outstanding wave 1 preorders). And people who pre-ordered the Wave 2 Earthrise figures are receiving beauty products and other things like that instead of the actual toys

I've had a theory that I just can't shake, Walmart, Target, etc. will always make sure their brick and mortar stores are stocked before their online sites because they live off that foot traffic.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2083064)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 7th, 2020 @ 9:15pm CDT

Just watched a RED Soundwave review... I will be tempted to get these if I see them in a store.
The more I've thought about it, the more I'm okay with what some consider a lack of articulation;
I don't play with my figures... Especially in this case, it is 150% a display piece.
I don't need them positioned with one leg kicked forward, or doing the splits, or doing some sort of yoga/gymnastics pose... They'll be standing, and yeah, maybe in a semi-dynamic stance, but nothing crazy.
I'll still wait until they go on sale, but I have a feeling I'll end up with both Soundwave and Megatron.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2083150)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 8th, 2020 @ 4:32pm CDT

Sowndwave76 wrote:Just watched a RED Soundwave review... I will be tempted to get these if I see them in a store.
The more I've thought about it, the more I'm okay with what some consider a lack of articulation;
I don't play with my figures... Especially in this case, it is 150% a display piece.
I don't need them positioned with one leg kicked forward, or doing the splits, or doing some sort of yoga/gymnastics pose... They'll be standing, and yeah, maybe in a semi-dynamic stance, but nothing crazy.
I'll still wait until they go on sale, but I have a feeling I'll end up with both Soundwave and Megatron.

If you're going to end up with two, those are the two best thus far.

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2083183)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 8th, 2020 @ 10:03pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:Just watched a RED Soundwave review... I will be tempted to get these if I see them in a store.
The more I've thought about it, the more I'm okay with what some consider a lack of articulation;
I don't play with my figures... Especially in this case, it is 150% a display piece.
I don't need them positioned with one leg kicked forward, or doing the splits, or doing some sort of yoga/gymnastics pose... They'll be standing, and yeah, maybe in a semi-dynamic stance, but nothing crazy.
I'll still wait until they go on sale, but I have a feeling I'll end up with both Soundwave and Megatron.

If you're going to end up with two, those are the two best thus far.

Yeah, but even on sale, we'll see... Looking at all of the MP SS photos has me thinking that funds will need to be funneled toward that guy!

Re: Transformer RED Series Found in US (2083284)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 9th, 2020 @ 2:04pm CDT

Sowndwave76 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:Just watched a RED Soundwave review... I will be tempted to get these if I see them in a store.
The more I've thought about it, the more I'm okay with what some consider a lack of articulation;
I don't play with my figures... Especially in this case, it is 150% a display piece.
I don't need them positioned with one leg kicked forward, or doing the splits, or doing some sort of yoga/gymnastics pose... They'll be standing, and yeah, maybe in a semi-dynamic stance, but nothing crazy.
I'll still wait until they go on sale, but I have a feeling I'll end up with both Soundwave and Megatron.

If you're going to end up with two, those are the two best thus far.

Yeah, but even on sale, we'll see... Looking at all of the MP SS photos has me thinking that funds will need to be funneled toward that guy!

I hear you loud and clear on that one. I pray for thick pannels and sturdy hinges.

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