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News Credits: 1 · Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:09 pm

But Hot Rod and Scourge aren't supposed to come out until March right?

News Credits: 4877 · Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:16 pm

TK415 wrote:But Hot Rod and Scourge aren't supposed to come out until March right?

No, here is Hasbro's official release info:

Transformers: Studio Series 86-04 Voyager The Transformers: The Movie Autobot Hot Rod

(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $29.99 / Available: 02/01/2021)

News Credits: 1 · Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:11 pm

william-james88 wrote:
TK415 wrote:But Hot Rod and Scourge aren't supposed to come out until March right?

No, here is Hasbro's official release info:

Transformers: Studio Series 86-04 Voyager The Transformers: The Movie Autobot Hot Rod

(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $29.99 / Available: 02/01/2021)

Thanks WJ!
OKay, Feb 1st, thanks for the info straight from Hasbro.

But, you wrote " The voyagers Hot Rod and Scourge from Transformers Studio Series 86 have been spotted."

Do you think they were put out early by mistake and won't be available in most places until Feb 1st, or does this mean they might get an early release? Do they sometimes get released earlier than the stated date?

Thanks!

News Credits: 226 · Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:30 pm

Toyworld have no interest in your dates. Toyworld does what Toyworld wants.

News Credits: 4877 · Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:13 pm

TK415 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
TK415 wrote:But Hot Rod and Scourge aren't supposed to come out until March right?

No, here is Hasbro's official release info:

Transformers: Studio Series 86-04 Voyager The Transformers: The Movie Autobot Hot Rod

(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $29.99 / Available: 02/01/2021)

Thanks WJ!
OKay, Feb 1st, thanks for the info straight from Hasbro.

But, you wrote " The voyagers Hot Rod and Scourge from Transformers Studio Series 86 have been spotted."

Do you think they were put out early by mistake and won't be available in most places until Feb 1st, or does this mean they might get an early release? Do they sometimes get released earlier than the stated date?

Thanks!

Yes, toys are often released at retail before the release date. And at other times, they come out later.

News Credits: 1 · Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:09 am

Burn wrote:Toyworld have no interest in your dates. Toyworld does what Toyworld wants.

News Credits: 2 · Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:40 pm

...

...still waiting on Earthrise Wave 2 deluxes... :-x

News Credits: 4877 · Wed Dec 16, 2020 12:15 am

While the Studio Seires SS 86 voyagers were found in Australia a few days ago, it was in a small chain. But now, they have been found in Kmart. And not only that, but the SS 86 deluxe class toys, Jazz, Kup, & Blurr, have also been found there. Ozformers posted about this on their Facebook page providing info on the exact location and why they think they were put on shelves early:

When the Voyagers were found at a couple of Toyworlds in Victoria last week, it was assumed to be another case of Toyworld releasing toys too early, but today they were being found at Kmart stores in Victoria, along with the Deluxe wave as well... so it looks like this next wave of Studio Series toys, featuring characters from the 1986 Transformers Movie, are indeed being released early in Australia (before any other country), to cash in on Christmas.
Fingers crossed we see these at more stores around the country, and the Leader pack (Grimlock with Wheelie) as well.
(photos here are from the Allspark fansite and TCCA)

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

News Credits: 226 · Wed Dec 16, 2020 1:32 am

Know which K-Mart they weren't found at?

Mine.

News Credits: 4877 · Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:12 am

Burn wrote:Know which K-Mart they weren't found at?

Mine.

That's pretty cool.

News Credits: 226 · Wed Dec 16, 2020 3:53 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Burn wrote:Know which K-Mart they weren't found at?

Mine.

That's pretty cool.

Harsh dude harsh.

News Credits: 4877 · Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:04 pm

Burn wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Burn wrote:Know which K-Mart they weren't found at?

Mine.

That's pretty cool.

Harsh dude harsh.

Wow, I totally misread that. I thought you said it was yours, and I was happy for you.
Sorry about how that looked.

News Credits: 4877 · Sun May 23, 2021 9:39 pm

You read that right, a toy that has yet to be officially revealed by Hasbro, T-Wrecks, has been found in stores. If only they had an event to reveal him before he was found but alas. As suspected, he is in Kingdom packaging. This is said to be a Red Card exclusive at Target in the US. It was found at Toyworld in Australia and posted on Reddit. By zooming in, we can see that the sample we saw earlier had the correct head, which is the same as Beast Wars Megatron.

Speaking of toys found in Australia, we also have commander class Rodimus Prime. Transformers Kingdom Rodimus Prime was spotted on the shelves at a Big W store in Miranda. The price was AU$149. That was posted on Twitter.

Mon May 24, 2021 7:43 am

Here I was, expecting T-Wrecks to be a Generations Selects.

Fri May 28, 2021 11:40 am

BBTS got some Galvatron in.

News Credits: 226 · Sun Oct 03, 2021 3:09 am

For anyone in Australia who hasn't heard ... Amazon.com.au have cancelled a number of pre-orders for TF X Jurassic Park

Sad Amazon.com.au e-mail wrote:Hello,

We regret to inform you that we have been unable to source the following item:

"Transformers - Generations - Collaborative: Jurassic Park Mash-Up - 7" Tyrannocon Rex Dinosaur & 5.5" Autobot JP93 Ford Explorer - Collectible Action and Toy Figures - Toys for Kids - F0632 - Ages 8+"
http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08YJYY5BF

Our supplier has informed us that this item is no longer available. This item has now been cancelled from your order #503-7669389-4175810 and we can confirm that you have not been charged for it.

We apologise for the length of time it has taken us to reach this conclusion. Until recently, we had still hoped to obtain this item for you.

You may visit the product detail page(s) above to see if these item(s) are available from other sellers.

To view the current status and the costs associated with your order, please visit Your Account (http://www.amazon.com.au/your-account).

Amazon.com.au

Some folks have said their order hasn't been cancelled so it may be a case of Amazon.com.au getting SOME stock but not getting ENOUGH stock (be it from Big Brother Amazon or Hasbro themselves) to cover all the pre-orders.

News Credits: 226 · Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:27 am

Courtesy of that website the News Crew actively avoid, new Cyberverse Wave 7 deluxes @ K-Mart!

News Credits: 4877 · Sun Jan 23, 2022 11:14 am

Burn wrote:Courtesy of that website the News Crew actively avoid, new Cyberverse Wave 7 deluxes @ K-Mart!

No one is avoiding anything, there is just not enough people. If you have time, it would help if you write the news articles you find lack on the site and I (or zerowolf) could front page it. You have the power to make things better.

News Credits: 226 · Tue Oct 04, 2022 3:40 am

Pulse Con reveals are now up for pre-order on EB Games and Zing, some have popped up on Amazon AU as well.

News Credits: 6 · Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:35 pm

A friend in Brisbane picked up this dude yesterday and is probably going back for Scraphook today. Legacy Hot Shot was also there! I'll ask which store, suburb etc.

I'll be checking my local stores this weekend just in case they've made it over to NZ!

News Credits: 226 · Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:58 pm

RotorstormNZ wrote:A friend in Brisbane picked up this dude yesterday and is probably going back for Scraphook today. Legacy Hot Shot was also there! I'll ask which store, suburb etc.

Probably EB Games/Zing or even JB Hi-Fi.

That's pretty much where Transformers are heading these days, the likes of Big W, K-Mart and Target pick and choose what they want.

News Credits: 226 · Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:19 pm

Transformers: More than Meets the Eye exhibition @ Kings Comics, Sydney - 6 - 30 April 2023

Sat May 31, 2025 1:10 am

Big W has some new licensed kids size clothing merchandise:

Shoes
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-kids-high-top-shoes-grey-white/p/1711204-black

G1 Bumblebee t-shirt
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-kids-bumblebee-print-padded-tee-charcoal/p/1708010-charcoal

G1 Optimus & Bumblebee t-shirt
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-kids-short-sleeve-print-tee-off-white/p/1708040-offwhite

G1 Bumblebee mesh t-shirt
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-kids-bumblebee-mesh-tee-yellow/p/1708016-yellow

G1 Bumblebee mesh shorts
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-kids-mesh-shorts-yellow-black/p/1708022-yellow

News Credits: 226 · Sat May 31, 2025 6:03 pm

Big W also has a toy sale on too apparently.

Sat May 31, 2025 11:45 pm

Burn wrote:Big W also has a toy sale on too apparently.

Yeah starts June 10, I think. It's their annual mid-year toy sale. No Commander class this year, apparently.

You the same Burn on Ozformers site? I heard that site has gone to s**t (won't load), but don't quote me on that. Haven't been back there for some years now since I got banned.