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as am i. obviously

TRU at liverpool has heaps of leader class megs and prime, as well as the unleashed prime and bb statues i picked up bb statue its realy nice for display.


has anyone noticed that no matter what target shop they go into the transformers section no longer exists.....odd for a company who pushed the transformers movie line so hard hasnt even got a shelf for em now i went into 3 targets and all had not a thing

has anyone spotted Dropkick yet? he is the last figure i want

btw picked up bb08, long arm and payload the other day..sweeeetnes is all i can say.

cheers

Does anyone know where in Sydney I can pick up a Voyager Ironhide and ratchet? I've been looking, but maybe I've been looking at the wrong places?

BTW ragingbull did you happen to catch the price of the leader primes? Cheers

the_pie1986 wrote:Does anyone know where in Sydney I can pick up a Voyager Ironhide and ratchet? I've been looking, but maybe I've been looking at the wrong places?

BTW ragingbull did you happen to catch the price of the leader primes? Cheers

Welcome to Siebertron, as Mulla has pointed out it contains Nuts.

Sydney is a mixed bad for Transformers at the moment, some areas (particularly on the North Shore) have done very well, while other areas (like the west/northwest) have had jack all.

I've found that Kmart was the best place for the Earlier Voyagers, but even now they seem to have sold/gotten rid of most of their stock. Bug W is great for the later waves of Voyagers, namely Prime and Megatron, but they barely had any of the first two waves.

I'll keep an eye out for the Voyagers you're after, but don't hold your breath. Where abouts are you based in Sydney? No point me looking in the same spots you are!

There are some repaints of Ratchet and Ironhide which should be out sometime soon, it'd be easier to grab them, but I understand if you want the actual movie versions.

Big W is your best bet for leader figures, they seem to restock fairly well, and only charge $89, whereas Target and Kmart charge $99.

Happy Hunting!

i_amtrunks wrote:I'll keep an eye out for the Voyagers you're after, but don't hold your breath. Where abouts are you based in Sydney? No point me looking in the same spots you are!

Thanks for the welcome mate I realised I kinda jumped late onto the ship in terms of movie toys, but I did manage to find a Concept Bumblebee at Burwood David Jones a month ago which I'm stoked about. I'm based in Lidcombe, but I work at Burwood and I go uni out in Penrith but I mainly shop around at Parra and Burwood so i've exhausted all the shops there.

I want to pick up a Leader Prime, but with all this talk about sales and upcoming stock, do you think it's wise to wait a bit before purchasing one?

I wouldnt mind picking up the Rescue Ratchet and G1 jazz but I fear I have to wait a very long time for them

the_pie1986 wrote:I'm based in Lidcombe, but I work at Burwood and I go uni out in Penrith but I mainly shop around at Parra and Burwood so i've exhausted all the shops there.

Righto, I'm based in Blacktown, work in Artarmon and travel out to Penriff and Mt Druitt often.

the_pie1986 wrote:I want to pick up a Leader Prime, but with all this talk about sales and upcoming stock, do you think it's wise to wait a bit before purchasing one?

I wouldnt mind picking up the Rescue Ratchet and G1 jazz but I fear I have to wait a very long time for them

It probably is worth waiting for the sales that are supposed to be coming. If worst comes to worst and there are no sales in the next month or so, the shelves will probably have been restocked by then.

Rescue Ratchet is already out in the States, so he cannot be too far away, same goes for G1 Jazz, both will be Target exclusives. Although I'm certain that we will see the normal Voyagers back on shelves when the stock finally arrives to stores.

Did my rounds in Maroochydore (Qld) today.

Picked up Ultimate Bumblebee, $119 at Target.

Target only got him in THIS morning, I rang at 9 to check to save a trip and guy told me he'd only just pulled him out of the box. Only had 2, lucky I got him to put one aside until I could get in this afternoon because the other one sold straight away.

No other new figures at all, was hoping to find Leader Brawl. Though the guy at Target said they're expecting a few small shipments over the next couple of weeks, so hopefully we'll get the first lot of new stuff up here for a couple of months.

Checked the boxes of Ultimate Bumbleebee today and they will be on advert next thursday at Kmart. Dont know how much for, will let you know as soon as I know.

nice one justmike.

any chance of an update of the stocks in your store? i'm a little paranoid about it..

Mulla™ wrote:Did my rounds in Maroochydore (Qld) today.

Picked up Ultimate Bumblebee, $119 at Target.

Target only got him in THIS morning, I rang at 9 to check to save a trip and guy told me he'd only just pulled him out of the box. Only had 2, lucky I got him to put one aside until I could get in this afternoon because the other one sold straight away.

No other new figures at all, was hoping to find Leader Brawl. Though the guy at Target said they're expecting a few small shipments over the next couple of weeks, so hopefully we'll get the first lot of new stuff up here for a couple of months.

Had the same deal last week at my local Target. Oddly enough one of the Bumblebee's was already not working.
Were both of yours half hidden on the top shelf near, but not directly above the Transformers?

JustMike wrote:Checked the boxes of Ultimate Bumbleebee today and they will be on advert next thursday at Kmart. Dont know how much for, will let you know as soon as I know.

As much as I hope that his price comes down so the rest of you can purchase this beautiful figure, I hope it doesn't go lower than $100 or I'll be slightly agitated.

JustMike could you PM when you find out the catalogue sale price please? That way I can chuck it up in the news for all to know. Thanks.

Special price for Ultimate BB is $89.95, hell yeah im buying for that price. Also on special is Cyber Stompin' robots that come with 2 bonus robot heroes (the optimus prime pictured in the catalogue comes with Optimus and Ravage). Plus 25% off all Transformers toys.

My store got in about 12 of the Bumblebees, and havnt sold any yet so yeah.

i_amtrunks wrote:

Mulla™ wrote:Did my rounds in Maroochydore (Qld) today.

Picked up Ultimate Bumblebee, $119 at Target.

Target only got him in THIS morning, I rang at 9 to check to save a trip and guy told me he'd only just pulled him out of the box. Only had 2, lucky I got him to put one aside until I could get in this afternoon because the other one sold straight away.

No other new figures at all, was hoping to find Leader Brawl. Though the guy at Target said they're expecting a few small shipments over the next couple of weeks, so hopefully we'll get the first lot of new stuff up here for a couple of months.

Had the same deal last week at my local Target. Oddly enough one of the Bumblebee's was already not working.
Were both of yours half hidden on the top shelf near, but not directly above the Transformers?

Wouldn't have a clue. By the time I got there the first had already been sold and the guy had put mine in Lay-buy. Though he did point at the bottom-most shelf of the piddly-crap-small section they have for Transformers right now when he said the other had been sold.

JustMike wrote:Special price for Ultimate BB is $89.95, hell yeah im buying for that price. Also on special is Cyber Stompin' robots that come with 2 bonus robot heroes (the optimus prime pictured in the catalogue comes with Optimus and Ravage). Plus 25% off all Transformers toys.

Okay, so I'm wondering if I should pack my Ultimate BB back up, return, rebuy at K-Mart........

That is a pretty hot price for such a giant toy.

will you be doing your usual stashing shinanigans justmike?

JustMike wrote:Special price for Ultimate BB is $89.95, hell yeah im buying for that price. Also on special is Cyber Stompin' robots that come with 2 bonus robot heroes (the optimus prime pictured in the catalogue comes with Optimus and Ravage). Plus 25% off all Transformers toys.

My store got in about 12 of the Bumblebees, and havnt sold any yet so yeah.

Thanks for the info JustMike, I'll chuck this in the news on Monday, that way we all get a reminder closer to the actual sale.

Mulla™ wrote:Okay, so I'm wondering if I should pack my Ultimate BB back up, return, rebuy at K-Mart........

I'm thinking of buying the Kmart one, taking it, and my Target receipt to Target and getting the cash back from Target. Less work for me. (and I threw away the innards and only kept the outer box. I have no room for such large packaging)

you know - a fall from $145 to $89.95 - thats a bit harsh isnt it??

do they normally 'open' a new toy with such a high price?

even movie leaders only fluctuated about $20 from what i saw..

skippytron wrote:you know - a fall from $145 to $89.95 - thats a bit harsh isnt it??

do they normally 'open' a new toy with such a high price?

even movie leaders only fluctuated about $20 from what i saw..

Cybertron Primus, who was in the Supreme price-point, similar in size to Ultimate Bumblebee went on sale at Kmart (was an exclusive) for $100 for the 2 weeks of the July toy sales last year. Then went back to $150. Similar kind of jump.

The more expensive the toy is normally, the bigger difference in price. It suckers in the "wow, look how much I can save" people more than anything.

i_amtrunks wrote:

Mulla™ wrote:Okay, so I'm wondering if I should pack my Ultimate BB back up, return, rebuy at K-Mart........

I'm thinking of buying the Kmart one, taking it, and my Target receipt to Target and getting the cash back from Target. Less work for me. (and I threw away the innards and only kept the outer box. I have no room for such large packaging)

I was thinking the exact same thing this morning actually. Lot less effort. I still have everything from my other one, I really couldn't be bothered packing it all back up.

I could use the $30 difference too. And considering I've bought the entire movie line that has become available thus far, I think I'm entitled to it.

Mulla™ wrote:I was thinking the exact same thing this morning actually. Lot less effort. I still have everything from my other one, I really couldn't be bothered packing it all back up.

I could use the $30 difference too. And considering I've bought the entire movie line that has become available thus far, I think I'm entitled to it.

Considering you bout 85% of it in one hit...

That $30 will buy you a deluxe, or lots of other things, so it is certainly worth it imo.

sorry if it's a little off topic guys but do you recommend the ultimate BB? I'm thinking of getting either that or LC Prime. Would be great if you guys could offer me some wisdom

the_pie1986 wrote:sorry if it's a little off topic guys but do you recommend the ultimate BB? I'm thinking of getting either that or LC Prime. Would be great if you guys could offer me some wisdom

It's an awesome figure in terms of size, and especially aesthetic look when in vehicle mode (seriously, a foot-long '08 Concept Camaro, who wouldn't love that?), but I was a little disappointed in the robot mode. Again, looks freaking awesome, but the lack of articulation, notably in the legs, makes it hard to pose in some wicked styles. I'm all the about the posing of figures.

On that note, if you're tossing up between him and LC Optimus Prime, go Prime. A standout figure of the entire movie line.

i agree. leader prime rules and ult BB has some dissapointments.

i dont like Ult BB's paint work. i honestly expected the paint to be like alternators decepticharge with that metallic kinda finish. i reckon that would have been the business. his face is a bit lame on details aswell.

still, as you say mulla, car mode should be awesome and i cant wait to get it. thats if they dont sell out before the Kmart sale starts.

We still havnt sold one at our kmart and I dont see it happening before the sale. I have a couple stashed anyway just in case

Got some new stock in today, but nothing great. Couple of cases of the first series of Movie Legends, FABs, Titaniums, Robot Heroes and that was about it.

And for any Perthians, Target Whitfords has Leader Brawl and Megatron, quite a few Ult. BBs and the usual crapola. Big W Whitfords had shite all.

Mulla™ wrote:

the_pie1986 wrote:sorry if it's a little off topic guys but do you recommend the ultimate BB? I'm thinking of getting either that or LC Prime. Would be great if you guys could offer me some wisdom

It's an awesome figure in terms of size, and especially aesthetic look when in vehicle mode (seriously, a foot-long '08 Concept Camaro, who wouldn't love that?), but I was a little disappointed in the robot mode. Again, looks freaking awesome, but the lack of articulation, notably in the legs, makes it hard to pose in some wicked styles. I'm all the about the posing of figures.

On that note, if you're tossing up between him and LC Optimus Prime, go Prime. A standout figure of the entire movie line.

I agree with Mulla on everything, both modes look great, but pose-ability in robot mode is lacking.

The Gimmicks are all good, some of the songs are tacky, but I think that adds to the toy. "Whip It" in particular is very catchy. The Revving in car mode is a great addition.

One other thing that deserves a mention is the paint, it's swirly and not as nice looking as it could have been. I think that's because of the size of the figure than anything else.

Personally I'd go with Bumblebee over anyone in the movie line, he has more play value than any figure released in the last 10 years. If you don't 'play' with your figures he does lose some value.

JustMike wrote:We still havnt sold one at our kmart and I dont see it happening before the sale. I have a couple stashed anyway just in case

I was sooooo hoping you'd say that, you know i'm comin up there if my local is out.

And for any Perthians, Target Whitfords has Leader Brawl

Don't suppose anyone's interested in buying a 100% complete just-out-of-the-box set of yellow RiD Landfill?