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News Credits: 1014 · Tue May 06, 2008 12:47 pm

Hasbro Toy Shop has updated its website with new information regarding Transformers Animated pre orders.

New listings have appeared for TFA Grimlock

And for TFA Lugnut

But that's not all. The original June 24th release for all Animated figures has been bumped up to May 25th 2008 for most preorders.

To view all preorder listings at HTS.com, click here.

News Credits: 387 · Tue May 06, 2008 12:56 pm

So they come out at the very end of May.

The June date held true, they just moved it to early June.

Tue May 06, 2008 1:02 pm

Why would you name an aircraft Lugnut? :???:

News Credits: 1014 · Tue May 06, 2008 1:12 pm

Nekoman wrote:So they come out at the very end of May.

The June date held true, they just moved it to early June.

I'd say a full 30 days earlier than projected release is something good. If you're looking at it in the "It still won't get to me until June" aspect, then consider the fact that the original release date would get you the figures in July.

Tue May 06, 2008 1:44 pm

finnaly, it looks as if my optimus will come early, also i found grimlock on the site for pre-order 4 days ago

News Credits: 387 · Tue May 06, 2008 1:55 pm

First Gen wrote:
Nekoman wrote:So they come out at the very end of May.

The June date held true, they just moved it to early June.

I'd say a full 30 days earlier than projected release is something good. If you're looking at it in the "It still won't get to me until June" aspect, then consider the fact that the original release date would get you the figures in July.

Of course it’s something good, I guess, I’m just saying it’s still close to the original release date.

Cant wait to hop on to some of those movie clearance sales… Three dollar Transformers, here I come!

News Credits: 1014 · Tue May 06, 2008 1:56 pm

Nekoman wrote:Cant wait to hop on to some of those movie clearance sales… Three dollar Transformers, here I come!

You and me both, my friend.

Tue May 06, 2008 2:46 pm

Haha! Leader Bulkhead with Headmaster, finally! My other animated TFs better get ready for some serious ownage-tastin!

News Credits: 23 · Tue May 06, 2008 3:09 pm

Bummer...all the HST promo codes had expired :sad:

News Credits: 9 · Tue May 06, 2008 3:16 pm

ZenPrime wrote:Bummer...all the HST promo codes had expired

DANG... I was about to go order a Grimlock and Lugnut.
Oh well, got my first order in a while ago.

And thanks for the good news about the early ship date!!
That's pretty sweet.

Man, Animated goodies a month early?
That'll help make for a good start to the summer!

Tue May 06, 2008 3:46 pm

First Gen wrote:
Nekoman wrote:Cant wait to hop on to some of those movie clearance sales… Three dollar Transformers, here I come!

You and me both, my friend.

I'm also hoping some of these movie shelf-warmers go super cheap when Animated comes out. It seems like all my local stores are stuffed with movie toys that aren't selling. Even the Deluxe price reduction at Target is hardly a clearance sale. I'm looking for $3-4. I can't understand why the RealGear stuff hasn't gone way down, at least.

News Credits: 7 · Tue May 06, 2008 4:05 pm

Hey, any news about it happening faster is good news!

News Credits: 5749 · Tue May 06, 2008 5:56 pm

For those of you who have ordered from HTS before, do they charge up front or when the items ship on preorders?

Tue May 06, 2008 6:12 pm

Not all the codes! This one gets forgotten, but still works!

TFPEPSI

$5 off purchases of $25 or more.
expires 6/30/2008.

ZenPrime wrote:Bummer...all the HST promo codes had expired

News Credits: 1 · Tue May 06, 2008 6:41 pm

For those of you who have ordered from HTS before, do they charge up front or when the items ship on preorders?

I called them and asked and they said that they charge your credit card when the order ships.

Tue May 06, 2008 6:44 pm

Awesome!!!!

News Credits: 5749 · Tue May 06, 2008 7:01 pm

joshnpowell wrote:
For those of you who have ordered from HTS before, do they charge up front or when the items ship on preorders?

I called them and asked and they said that they charge your credit card when the order ships.

Thanks!

News Credits: 335 · Tue May 06, 2008 7:54 pm

Oh my god this is awesome! I can't wait to get mine in the mai... oh that's right. HTS doesn't ship to Canada... so ya...

No Portuguese.... [/family guy]

But cool for those of you who can get them.

Bad ass, just bad ass.

News Credits: 5749 · Tue May 06, 2008 8:03 pm

Placed my preorder, figure this is better than driving all over hunting for these with gas prices the way they are. Wonder why you can preorder Leader Bulkhead, but Voyager is listed as coming soon. Seems like it should be the other way around.

Tue May 06, 2008 8:33 pm

ZenPrime wrote:Bummer...all the HST promo codes had expired

This one also works:

DISC10

It gets you 10% off your entire order!

News Credits: 5749 · Tue May 06, 2008 8:44 pm

wildscorpio67 wrote:
ZenPrime wrote:Bummer...all the HST promo codes had expired

This one also works:

DISC10

It gets you 10% off your entire order!

Wish I had known that about an hour ago, considering my order was over 200.00.

News Credits: 3 · Tue May 06, 2008 9:02 pm

wildscorpio67 wrote:
ZenPrime wrote:Bummer...all the HST promo codes had expired

This one also works:

DISC10

It gets you 10% off your entire order!

Thank you!

Preordered Grimlock, Blackarachnia, and Leader Megatron!

News Credits: 668 · Tue May 06, 2008 9:31 pm

Lugnut's not included in the new date.

EDIT: Is this just for HTS or actual in-store (B&M) dates?

If it is being moved up altogether, that would fit with the rest of the distribution around the world. Holland is getting their Deluxes and Voyagers by the end of May. (Deluxes by the end of April apparently.)