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[Cobotron]

My Starscream is set to arrive later next week, and I think the two minibots I ordered are scheduled to come first week of Sept.

Was just talking to Itscramtastic. His Starscream was set to arrive yesterday, but he was notified by Walmart of a delay.

[no-one]

I placed a preorder for all the G1 reissues, but have only received Hot Rod on Friday. Has anyone else received the other figures? Has Walmart given any indication when these figures will be shipped?

I remember either shipping or arriving August 30th for the Minibots.

[galvatron00]

Yeah. I got the email Saturday that my Starscream didn’t come in Friday (did the site to store option). I’m wondering if I had ordered it normally would it have arrived?! Drat.

Also, hey Cobotron and carytheone, what’s up?!

[-Kanrabat-]

Something that I'm truly glad that (at least for Bumblebee), the G1 reissue minibots have PAINT APS contrary to the G1 originals. This set them appart and make worth purchasing.

[galvatron00]

Good point Kanrabat, I’m definitely hoping to find that Bumblebee in store.

[no-one]

I am a little bummed about Bee's toon face, but whattya going do?

Sup Crambone!?

[ZeroWolf]

I am a little bummed about Bee's toon face, but whattya going do?

Sup Crambone!?

You're about the only person I've heard say something negative about the toon accurate head. Would you prefer a toy accurate version? Not wanting to start a fight, just curious

[no-one]

I am a little bummed about Bee's toon face, but whattya going do?

Sup Crambone!?

You're about the only person I've heard say something negative about the toon accurate head. Would you prefer a toy accurate version? Not wanting to start a fight, just curious

Yes, I'd prefer the battle mask. I do like the extra paint though.

Edit: personal preference and display reasons.

[no-one]

To follow up on thd shipping times for the minibots, here's the email I received from Uncle Wally.

8/30/18

The question is, how accurate is that? I can't get a ship time from their app and haven't checked via their website. Nor have I received a tracking email.

So grains of salt all around.

[galvatron00]

WHATUPCARYTHEONE!!!

Your email is the same first email I got from Walmart. So who knows when it will arrive.

[Cobotron]

I am a little bummed about Bee's toon face, but whattya going do?

Sup Crambone!?

You're about the only person I've heard say something negative about the toon accurate head. Would you prefer a toy accurate version? Not wanting to start a fight, just curious

Pretty sure I made mention of wishing Bee didn't come with that toon face. Would love to simply have a reproduction of the original toy.



Well, that response feels like it reads nice and diplomatic without any of the nerd rage negativity I actually feel towards that derpy pudge face.

Edit: What up Cramburger!

[william-james88]

These editions and changes arent as new as what some may think. These are mainly the same toys released by Takara a while ago, which had the similar better paint apps. And it was there that we saw the new Bumblebee face for the first time. So not only are you getting a toon accurate face now, you guys are finally able to own a saught after Takara product without having to spend 150$ https://www.ebay.com/p/Takara-Transform ... /135051925

So I think thats why there is very little aprehension to the face, everyone wants Takara exclusives for dirt cheap.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

These editions and changes arent as new as what some may think. These are mainly the same toys released by Takara a while ago, which had the similar better paint apps. And it was there that we saw the new Bumblebee face for the first time. So not only are you getting a toon accurate face now, you guys are finally able to own a saught after Takara product without having to spend 150$ https://www.ebay.com/p/Takara-Transform ... /135051925

So I think thats why there is very little aprehension to the face, everyone wants Takara exclusives for dirt cheap.

Technically this reissue is the fourth release of that face, after Transformers Collection, e-Hobby "Bug Bite" and Encore. Not as rare as one might think, but not easily accessible regardless. I'm tempted to be honest, I love small trinkets

[ZeroWolf]

I am a little bummed about Bee's toon face, but whattya going do?

Sup Crambone!?

You're about the only person I've heard say something negative about the toon accurate head. Would you prefer a toy accurate version? Not wanting to start a fight, just curious

Pretty sure I made mention of wishing Bee didn't come with that toon face. Would love to simply have a reproduction of the original toy.



Well, that response feels like it reads nice and diplomatic without any of the nerd rage negativity I actually feel towards that derpy pudge face.

Edit: What up Cramburger!

Sorry if I missed that Cobo Don't you already have one of the G1 originals?

[Cobotron]

I am a little bummed about Bee's toon face, but whattya going do?

Sup Crambone!?

You're about the only person I've heard say something negative about the toon accurate head. Would you prefer a toy accurate version? Not wanting to start a fight, just curious

Pretty sure I made mention of wishing Bee didn't come with that toon face. Would love to simply have a reproduction of the original toy.



Well, that response feels like it reads nice and diplomatic without any of the nerd rage negativity I actually feel towards that derpy pudge face.

Edit: What up Cramburger!

Sorry if I missed that Cobo Don't you already have one of the G1 originals?

My Brother had Bee, I have a yellow Cliffjumper. Who is currently living in my Brother's collection, but I'd very much like to have it back.

As much as I don't care for this toon face, it's not enough to stop me from picking it up if I see him in the wild though.

[ZeroWolf]

A better man then me, I'll leave these for people who actually want them, I still find the prices a bit much for what these actually are.

[no-one]

I find the prices to be fair if not lower than my expectations.

I was tempted by Hot Rod and Starscream, but didn't want to step foot in that rabbit hole. Bee was just for a little of that sweet nostalgia flavor. If I spot Swerve in the wild I'll jump for #ontheroadwithswerve reasons.

[galvatron00]

So I just got a cancellation email from Walmart!

"Hello itscramtastic,
Thanks for your recent order. We're really sorry, but the items shown below are out of stock. Since we don't know when we'll get them in again, we've canceled the items from your order and won't charge you for them.

If you have any questions, please visit our Help Center . Hope to see you again soon!

Order number: #####
Order date: Fri, Jul 20, 2018

Sincerely,
-Your Walmart Customer Care Team
Canceled Items - Walmart
Item Qty
Transformers: Vintage G1 Starscream -[Preorder item] 1"

Bullllllllllllllllllllllshirt!!!!!

[nycPrime]

So I just got a cancellation email from Walmart!

"Hello itscramtastic,
Thanks for your recent order. We're really sorry, but the items shown below are out of stock. Since we don't know when we'll get them in again, we've canceled the items from your order and won't charge you for them.

If you have any questions, please visit our Help Center . Hope to see you again soon!

Order number: #####
Order date: Fri, Jul 20, 2018

Sincerely,
-Your Walmart Customer Care Team
Canceled Items - Walmart
Item Qty
Transformers: Vintage G1 Starscream -[Preorder item] 1"

Bullllllllllllllllllllllshirt!!!!!

Some guys at TFW are reporting the same. We're you charged? I noticed a recent pending charge from Walmart for Devy and SS. Not sure what that means for me.

[galvatron00]

So I just got a cancellation email from Walmart!

Bullllllllllllllllllllllshirt!!!!!

Some guys at TFW are reporting the same. We're you charged? I noticed a recent pending charge from Walmart for Devy and SS. Not sure what that means for me.

I'm gonna have to go back and look.

I'm so sad, so very very sad.

SO SAD!

I definitely got worried last week when I got the "Order has been delayed" email. Why Walmart do?!

[nycPrime]

FWIW I reached out to Walmart last night to see if they could give me an update. They offered to cancel my order and I said absolutely not.

[galvatron00]

FWIW I reached out to Walmart last night to see if they could give me an update. They offered to cancel my order and I said absolutely not.

Those rat bastards!! Don't cancel things willy-nilly!!

I'll see if they can re-instate. Also, no charges pending/held.

[galvatron00]

Pardon my language. I'm angry.

[galvatron00]

This may just force my hand to buy the Takara Collection version. We shall see. I'll be patient until October.

[Cobotron]

Language warranted, Cram.

This is a fat sack of bull ****, if I may be frank! What gives Walmart?!

I can't bring myself to believe this can't be rectified somehow. Your karma is off the charts, so you deserve better.

You will have a G1 Starscream one way or another.