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News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:08 pm

What's the point of re-releasing something for the same price it goes for aftermarket? Maybe they should do another run of MP-11 and charge $250 for it..

by **optimolife** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:51 pm

Not sure where you guys are seeing aftermarket prices of $220......He's going for $300-$600 on Ebay!!!! And that's before shipping costs....

220 would be way more affordable than anywhere else you'd be able to find him right now.

BTW Would this Hasbro-Asia version have the sharp teeth or rounded ?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:23 pm

Wait... what valuta exactly is MYR? Ah, Malaysian Ringgit. Are prices always that high over there?

News Credits: 1 · by **SKYWARPED_128** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:46 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Wait... what valuta exactly is MYR? Ah, Malaysian Ringgit. Are prices always that high over there?

Yes, most of the time. A 13 USD (approx. 39 MYR) deluxe TF in the USA would cost about 59.90 MYR here (approx. 20 USD). A Takara version would cost almost double that amount.

The only consolation we have here is that shipping costs less to import stuff here from Japanese online stores, than it would cost for someone to import to the US.

by **Sinnertwin** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:50 am

optimolife wrote:Not sure where you guys are seeing aftermarket prices of $220......He's going for $300-$600 on Ebay!!!! And that's before shipping costs....
220 would be way more affordable than anywhere else you'd be able to find him right now.

In theory, this should reset the prices to $220. Of course there are shipping costs etc to consider, but if i had an MP Grimlock on eBay, I'd reconsider the pricing to be reflect this announcement once it is released. On the other hand, you could always hold onto it and wait for the rush to subside then jack the price back up. If you've got the dosh, buy it is my suggestion.

by **AutoBorst** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:59 am

I absolutely love my MP Grimlock, but I am happier knowing I bought it at a reasonable price from Toys R Us. The price on this toy is just beyond retarded. There's nothing about this toy that justifies $220.00.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:02 am

SKYWARPED_128 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Wait... what valuta exactly is MYR? Ah, Malaysian Ringgit. Are prices always that high over there?

Yes, most of the time. A 13 USD (approx. 39 MYR) deluxe TF in the USA would cost about 59.90 MYR here (approx. 20 USD). A Takara version would cost almost double that amount.

The only consolation we have here is that shipping costs less to import stuff here from Japanese online stores, than it would cost for someone to import to the US.

Almost the same in Europe then. As my folks would say: "Still wet even when not peed on". :lol:

Like chonosmoon on Facebook · by **chonosmoon** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:07 pm

$220?

That is terrible news. The price is on par or higher than the scalping price on eBay.
So shouldn't the price be much lower? Hasbro-Asia pricing the item at that much is border-line criminal and shady.

News Credits: 1 · by **SKYWARPED_128** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:24 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Wait... what valuta exactly is MYR? Ah, Malaysian Ringgit. Are prices always that high over there?

Yes, most of the time. A 13 USD (approx. 39 MYR) deluxe TF in the USA would cost about 59.90 MYR here (approx. 20 USD). A Takara version would cost almost double that amount.

The only consolation we have here is that shipping costs less to import stuff here from Japanese online stores, than it would cost for someone to import to the US.

Almost the same in Europe then. As my folks would say: "Still wet even when not peed on".

Considering the warm and humid climate here, that saying is disturbingly fitting! :lol:

by **Dean ML** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:08 am

Any update on this rerelease? As expensive as this is, it's still cheaper than the current eBay prices. I'm late to the Masterpiece party and me need Grimlock!

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:25 am

Dean ML wrote:Any update on this rerelease? As expensive as this is, it's still cheaper than the current eBay prices. I'm late to the Masterpiece party and me need Grimlock!

This is all we know for now, and it seems legit: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/asia-exclusive-mp08-grimlock/27761/

(And sold out.)