The Energon Pub

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:01 pm

great since that many people tried to preorder it this means ill never get one, goddamn store exclusives. And how much you want to bet half those orders were scalpers

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:40 pm

Here's a quick update to the Toys R Us SDCC exclusives situation that has transpired in the past 24 hours with Masterpiece Soundwave and Acid Storm. I just received the following message from Toys R Us, which mentions their contractual obligations to the manufacturer. I'm assuming this is referring the fact that these toys all have a July 18th, 2013 "street date" to coincide with SDCC. While many of customers might be upset, it is important to keep in mind that mistakes happen. The toys are scheduled to be released next Thursday at San Diego Comic Con, on ToysRUs.com and apparently they will be available in stores as well.

Additional information about this situation can be found by viewing our news story from earlier today.

Toysrus.com wrote:Dear Ryan Yzquierdo,

We are very sorry to inform you that due to a contractual issue with the manufacturer, we are not able not able to fulfill your item purchased on eBay. Since we are not able to complete your Item #350829991790,360692640102 is being cancelled. We can certainly understand your disappointment and we are truly sorry for this unexpected occurrence.

Your loyalty is valued and we will work hard to ensure such a situation like this does not happen again in the future.

The item will be available for purchase on July 18th, and encourage you to purchase it at that time.

Should you have questions or before leaving feedback, please contact our Guest Services team at 866-909-3502 or use the following email: support.ebay@toysrus.com.

With our sincere apologies,

The Guest Services Team
Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com on eBay

News Credits: 1 · by **Antron** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:31 pm

the link on tru.com is gone now too.

www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=19038126

News Credits: 1 · by **Blackstreak** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 4:57 am

Apparently among those who were laid off a while ago was their editor/proofreader. #-o

by **Bouncy X** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 5:44 am

the link is back at Toys R Us!!

i noticed it in my favorites but i also tried the one someone posted up there before me and it works too...so wheew!!

EDIT: hmmmm i just tried the link from work (i was home last night when i posted the above message) and now it doesnt work again...weeeird.

News Credits: 1 · by **kaseycuyler** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:38 pm

I find it funny how at first they told me they canceled due to being out of stock in their wearhouse...

Dear eastdrawingsen10rs,

Dear Eastdrawingsen10rs,

Thank you for contacting Toys "R" Us on eBay regarding the status of your order, Order #13357990.

We regret to inform you that we had to cancel your order due to our warehouse being out of stock.

We understand your interest in this item and suggest periodically checking back on the website for future availability. We are sorry we couldn't fulfill all of the items on your order and appreciate your interest in shopping with us.

If you need any further assistance, please feel free to respond to this email. Thank you again for contacting us. We value your business and look forward to serving you in the future!

Sincerely,

Adam
Guest Service Team
Toys "R" Us on eBay Support

From there I got another message saying it was the contract issue

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:55 pm

kaseycuyler wrote:I find it funny how at first they told me they canceled due to being out of stock in their wearhouse...

Dear eastdrawingsen10rs,

Dear Eastdrawingsen10rs,

Thank you for contacting Toys "R" Us on eBay regarding the status of your order, Order #13357990.

We regret to inform you that we had to cancel your order due to our warehouse being out of stock.

We understand your interest in this item and suggest periodically checking back on the website for future availability. We are sorry we couldn't fulfill all of the items on your order and appreciate your interest in shopping with us.

If you need any further assistance, please feel free to respond to this email. Thank you again for contacting us. We value your business and look forward to serving you in the future!

Sincerely,

Adam
Guest Service Team
Toys "R" Us on eBay Support

From there I got another message saying it was the contract issue

Nothing weird/funny about it. They are contractually obligated to release him on July 18th (one week from this Thursday) and cannot do so before then. And due to that street date, they do not have any in stock. It's not in the stores, warehouses or distribution centers. It's still in transit and locked away. I've confirmed this myself, several times. It won't be released to them until the night before (the 17th) or the morning of (the 18th). They were honest in what they told you.

by **JNYCE** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:05 am

Has anyone got a charge back on their card? After the order and the refund i got charged today again? TRU was no help because they cannot view orders because their system is down.

by **Rated X** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 1:35 pm

This is retarded. Poor customer service to make the same people go back on line and re-order the same s**t. It's a god damn mass release, not some super special exclusive that needs a special release date. So who cares ? Somebody grab a TRU corporate guy and smack him across the face with wet towel :BANG_HEAD:

by **Rated X** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 1:36 pm

Double post - computer froze

News Credits: 1 · by **Antron** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:50 pm

I just called my local true and they said they don't have any and won't unless it comes as a special delivery tommorow. I hope the link goes back up soon. :-(

I was really hoping to just go pick one up And not wait for shipping.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:50 pm

They probably won't come until the week after SDCC.

by **shauni55** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:06 pm

So is there any reason to wait till midnight to see if they pop up on the site?

by **shauni55** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:23 pm

So will these be put up tonight at midnight one TRU.com or what

by **STINGRAY749** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:58 pm

So when is soundwave going to be available? I've heard midnight and 8 am as possibilities. Just wanna make sure.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:59 pm

STINGRAY749 wrote:So when is soundwave going to be available? I've heard midnight and 8 am as possibilities. Just wanna make sure.

I believe those are when they begin to be available online. As for in-store, impossible to say.

by **Yotsuyasan** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:02 pm

STINGRAY749 wrote:So when is soundwave going to be available? I've heard midnight and 8 am as possibilities. Just wanna make sure.

Well, I have 12:01 a.m. EST, and it isn't on the website yet... So I suppose we can discount midnight. :p

by **shauni55** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:02 pm

F5ing!

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:02 pm

Well the listing isn't there now

News Credits: 1 · by **datguy86** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:03 pm

Jeebus wept the e-bay prices are staggering even now. I shouldn't have looked.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:05 pm

datguy86 wrote:Jeebus wept the e-bay prices are staggering even now. I shouldn't have looked.

And that's IF the seller gets them

News Credits: 1 · by **datguy86** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:10 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
datguy86 wrote:Jeebus wept the e-bay prices are staggering even now. I shouldn't have looked.

And that's IF the seller gets them

These dudes were claiming without evidence apparently shipping from SDCC.

by **STINGRAY749** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:15 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
STINGRAY749 wrote:So when is soundwave going to be available? I've heard midnight and 8 am as possibilities. Just wanna make sure.

I believe those are when they begin to be available online. As for in-store, impossible to say.

Thanks. I was wondering for online because that's how I will have to get it. ( Nearest to my house is 120 miles :-(