The Energon Pub

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:51 am

Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Kanrabat, we have news that the Canadian branch of Toys R Us is planning to close its doors for the next 2 weeks to help combat the Coronavirus outbreak.

This news comes from a letter sent out by Toys R Us themselves, stating that the closing of the stores is to help prevent the spread of the virus, and that it is only temporary. At this point in time, they plan to reopen their doors on March 30.

You can read the quoted letter below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. And make sure to social distance yourself and stay safe and stay healthy.

Dear Canadian Parents, Families, Friends and Gift-Givers,
Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to temporarily close our
82 stores until March 30, 2020. This decision is based on prioritizing the well-being of
our customers and team members. Our online stores at toysrus.ca and babiesrus.ca
remain open to serve you. We will also continue to offer our curbside pick-up service
at all locations.

At Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us, we want to partner with you to help your kids achieve
their potential, so they grow up to be good young adults. As we navigate the days and
weeks ahead we will continue to deliver on this commitment to you our loyal
customers. This decision will be reviewed on a daily basis after considering the
recommendations of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Stay safe, fellow Canadians.

Sincerely,

Vic Bertrand

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:56 am

Breaking a news that get featured is little comfort from all the MAD and nerves-wreaking craziness that's going on.

I mean, holy crap.........

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:20 pm

I wish more businesses were doing this. As long as things are open, idiots will venture out, and believe me, if you are venturing out right now, for any thing other than need food or medicine, you are a complete **** idiot.

by **LordBludgeon** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:33 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:I wish more businesses were doing this. As long as things are open, idiots will venture out, and believe me, if you are venturing out right now, for any thing other than need food or medicine, you are a complete **** idiot.

In my neck of the woods. Everything is pretty much closed. Malls, Beaches, Cinemas, Bars, Restaurants, Most small businesses. Any grocery stores or retail stores like Target, Wal-Mart, Costco, BJ's are mad houses. I have a household of 6 members, and only 1 goes out for necessities, everyone else is just staying home.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:31 am

Canadians thought the day would never come. But it's here, Transformers Generations Selects War for Cybertron Red Wing is available for order at Toysrus.ca. And better yet, it is 10% off as part of their "stay at home play" event, which applies to any regularly priced toys. this makes Red Wing $35.99 CAD. this is an online exclusive.

https://www.toysrus.ca/en/Transformers- ... 11A6D.html

They are also liquidating Siege Jetfire at $49.87 CAD (about $35 USD).

https://www.toysrus.ca/en/Transformers- ... 32F06.html

Regarding Canadian sightings, every class size of Earthrise wave 1 was either found at Walmart or toysrus this past month. The latest Cyberverse Energon Armor class toys were also found at toysrus.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:30 am

Goddamit, I should have waited for Jetfire....

Also, MPM JAZZ is 50$CAN!
https://www.toysrus.ca/en/Transformers- ... 7A77E.html

But screw you if you're in Quebec.

News Credits: 2 · by **Rodimus Knight** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:09 pm

Hey we're shuttering all our stores for the foreseeable future, but we've got new stock in.lol

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:01 pm

Rodimus Knight wrote:Hey we're shuttering all our stores for the foreseeable future, but we've got new stock in.lol

You missed the part where the ONLINE store remain open.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 3:36 pm

Studio Series deluxes are at 20$ at Walmart.

However the voyagers are still 45$ for reasons.

News Credits: 4 · by **GeekyGamer Gal** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 6:20 pm

NOTE: These will not ship to the United States!

:-(

I can't even put in my address on the account I created to buy Jazz. :-(

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 6:50 pm

GeekyGamer Gal wrote:NOTE: These will not ship to the United States!

I can't even put in my address on the account I created to buy Jazz.

Same thing with Quebec.
As if we got our independence without knowing it. :/

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:02 pm

Apparently there is a bug with the website or something, I can't add anything into my cart, adding anything just shows the cart as empty and the only price is the shipping on the screen.

Did a little research and apparently other fans on other sites are also having this problem.

Certainly not my browser or account since I used Chrome/Firefox/Microsoft Edge and all the same result.

This sucks

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:38 pm

GeekyGamer Gal wrote:NOTE: These will not ship to the United States!

I can't even put in my address on the account I created to buy Jazz.

There are a bunch of forwarding services to ship things between canada and the US, you can googke them. Could be worth your time.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:40 pm

Deadput wrote:Apparently there is a bug with the website or something, I can't add anything into my cart, adding anything just shows the cart as empty and the only price is the shipping on the screen.

Did a little research and apparently other fans on other sites are also having this problem.

Certainly not my browser or account since I used Chrome/Firefox/Microsoft Edge and all the same result.

This sucks

Weird, I ordered both products rather easily before writing the article.

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 9:04 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Deadput wrote:Apparently there is a bug with the website or something, I can't add anything into my cart, adding anything just shows the cart as empty and the only price is the shipping on the screen.

Did a little research and apparently other fans on other sites are also having this problem.

Certainly not my browser or account since I used Chrome/Firefox/Microsoft Edge and all the same result.

This sucks

Weird, I ordered both products rather easily before writing the article.

Yeah I can't order anything, Transformer or not it just says "0 items" in my cart when I click on add to cart.

Just guess I got to wait or something.

Can anyone else here see if the add to cart button is broken for them as well?

Before anyone asks it does say in stock

News Credits: 2 · by **Rodimus Knight** » Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:45 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Rodimus Knight wrote:Hey we're shuttering all our stores for the foreseeable future, but we've got new stock in.lol

You missed the part where the ONLINE store remain open.

If you don't understand jokes, please reframe from commenting.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:53 am

Rodimus Knight wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Rodimus Knight wrote:Hey we're shuttering all our stores for the foreseeable future, but we've got new stock in.lol

You missed the part where the ONLINE store remain open.

If you don't understand jokes, please reframe from commenting.

This certainly didn't sound like one.

Also, Y U so upset?

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:44 am

You know what there is to be upset over?

Being unable to buy Red Wing due to a site bug and just checking online to see him out of stock.

Yay

Best news is that I still can't add things to my cart.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:21 pm

Deadput wrote:Best news is that I still can't add things to my cart.

At this point it almost as if TrU is trolling.

Siege Jetfire and MPM Jazz are out of stock, obviously.
But then Red Guard is entirely REMOVED from the site.
Hmmmmm… :-?

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Mon Apr 13, 2020 11:39 am

Helloooooooooo?
Any Canadians out there?

.....

Anyway, TrU have MPM Ironhide on sale at only 63$ CAN.
https://www.toysrus.ca/en/Transformers- ... D6A6A.html

However as usual, Quebec get the shaft because we are treated like a filthy foreign country.

At least Amazon have it too for the same price and Quebec is allowed to get it.
https://www.amazon.ca/Transformers-Mast ... 876&sr=8-1

To buy or not tu buy? :-?

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:17 pm

Well, here's a sighting that's worth mentioning.

Any Canadian who were asleep at the wheel for too long before committing to Siege Omega Supreme, now's your (maybe final) chance. Available online at Walmart.ca for 200$CAN instead of the normal 250$CAN.

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0200181456

I missed the small TrU preorder window way back then at 160$ and I missed a few 200$ sales. No way am I missing this one, thanks to surprise TPS money from the Federal.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 12:19 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:Well, here's a sighting that's worth mentioning.

Any Canadian who were asleep at the wheel for too long before committing to Siege Omega Supreme, now's your (maybe final) chance. Available online at Walmart.ca for 200$CAN instead of the normal 250$CAN.

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0200181456

I missed the small TrU preorder window way back then at 160$ and I missed a few 200$ sales. No way am I missing this one, thanks to surprise TPS money from the Federal.

Yeah, I bought it at that 200$ TRU sale last time, didnt want to miss out, its a good toy.

And as for MPM Ironhide... still too much for a toy I know I wont like. I have heard nothing good about that toy.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sat Apr 18, 2020 2:04 am

william-james88 wrote:And as for MPM Ironhide... still too much for a toy I know I wont like. I have heard nothing good about that toy.

After watching video reviews of MPM Ironhide, I was almost forcing myself to like the thing.
Not a good sign.

So unless it go on we-don't-want-to-have-the-damn-thing-in-our-inventory-anymore final clearance sale at 30-ish Canadian dollars, I won't be buying.

As for Omega Supreme at Walmart's it's more like a preorder than anything because I still haven't been charged for my order and it's been days already. "Estimated delivery day, May 02" they say. Let's hope it goes well because I have the impression that it's my final chance to have Omega at a "reasonable" price.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:44 am

It has been gradual, but Toysrus is now reopening all their stores in Canada. Of course there are changes, such as single direction arrows, plexi glass, purel stations and a moretorium on in store events, but at least Canadians can go back in stores and get toys for their kids or themselves. Their Transformers section is fully stocked and it even includes some new sightings for Canadians. The latest Cyberverse deluxe toys are there, Grimlock and Hot Rod, and they also have the two Gold Rush Botbots sets. All these toys mentioned are $29.99 CAD.