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News Credits: 5749 · Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:30 pm

Just in from SDCC 2012 the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Bruticus convention exclusive has sold out! To be more precise the sign says "Sold Out for Show", hopefully that means there's some stock reserved for HasbroToySop.com in the week ahead.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Bruticus - Sold Out for Show
Transformers Prime Rust in Peace Cliffjumper - In Stock
Avengers Helicarrier - In Stock
X-Force - Sold Out for Show
Masters of Evil - In Stock
G.I. Joe/Transformers Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank set - In Stock
G.I. Joe Primary - In Stock
G.I. Joe Variant - Sold Out for Show
Star Wars Carbonite set - In Stocl
My Little Pony - Sold Out for Show
Jem - Sold Out for Show

News Credits: 2 · Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:54 pm

I'd be curious to know what the "full stock" numbers were for each piece.

I know my testosterone-fueled self was actually considering a Jem doll until I saw how much they were, so I'm surprised those sold out.

News Credits: 7 · Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:02 pm

Looks like a good sign for how well combiners could sell.

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I'm actually surprised the HISS Tank Shockwave is still in stock actually

News Credits: 8 · Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:35 pm

Same thing happened with Soundwave a few years back..HTS will have some..

Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:58 pm

Where the FOC are all the reviews of him then? D:<

Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:59 pm

feel hella bad for buying the last 2 bruticus.

Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:35 pm

I got a funny feeling Takara is going to do these guys right (including Vortex) and then all these comic crap exclusives are going to start popping up on e-bay.

News Credits: 2 · Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:49 pm

So what were they going for at the Con and is there any speculation what HTS may sell them for? :VEHI:

News Credits: 4 · Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:50 pm

Aww sad.. I wonder if my friends got it for me in the end.. they were there the day the first day but it was sold out for the day.. gotta check with them, hope they got it..

News Credits: 4 · Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:10 pm

Nemesis Destron wrote:So what were they going for at the Con and is there any speculation what HTS may sell them for?

$100 at the show, IIRC.

I'd have loved to pick one up for that price.

Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:28 pm

I got a sdcc bruticus and cliffjumper and the dc collectables 2 pack of Kyle Rayner and kilowag 3 3/4" figures

News Credits: 1 · Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:28 pm

jeez that took longer than i expected. the Derpys were gone within the first day practically.

Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:02 am

well all hope isnt lost, amazon just put up their pre-order for their G2 bruticus back up!!!

Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:28 am

WOW!

Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:32 am

Someone has a review on YouTube and he says it sucks and it does look like it sucks so I'm so glad o bought one. The hands are just horrible one a closed fist and the other is a karate chop

News Credits: 1 · Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:38 am

orangeitis wrote:Where the FOC are all the reviews of him then? D:<

Right here.

I had decided to try my luck at getting the SDCC version, but after seeing that gallery, somehow I'm not so fond of it anymore.

Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:39 am

There is one review of him and it's not looking so good

News Credits: 1 · Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:31 am

I just read the review, and I'm having second thoughts on buying him.

Not a bad figure per se, but a general feeling of looseness on the joints (that's what I think he means, at least) can't be good for a combiner.

That back kibble on Brawl is pretty bad, too.

Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:59 am

There is a video review to

Sun Jul 15, 2012 4:11 am

And the scalpers rejoice on eBay...

Sun Jul 15, 2012 6:14 am

I'm not impressed with Bruticus myself. I think he looks really wonky. I do like the individual bots enough to pick them up though. I just don't know that the SDCC colors are worth the hassle or the scalper prices trying to get them. I don't really care for the G2 colors myself, so I guess I'm going for the regular retail versions.

News Credits: 2 · Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:10 am

Rated X wrote:I got a funny feeling Takara is going to do these guys right (including Vortex) and then all these comic crap exclusives are going to start popping up on e-bay.

You mean with customer-applied awful-looking stickers and mold-changes that ruin the appearance of the figure. Yeah, can't wait.

I remember when Hasbro-Hate used to be a logical conclusion, now it is just pathetic.

*On-topic*
I was never really drawn to the Comic-Con variants, they seemed a little drab for me. Don't get me wrong, I would have picked them up in a hot second. But honestly, I love the nostalgic feel the G2 variant has. It is just so deliciously over the top.

Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:27 am

Crosscheck wrote:
Rated X wrote:I got a funny feeling Takara is going to do these guys right (including Vortex) and then all these comic crap exclusives are going to start popping up on e-bay.

You mean with customer-applied awful-looking stickers and mold-changes that ruin the appearance of the figure. Yeah, can't wait.

I remember when Hasbro-Hate used to be a logical conclusion, now it is just pathetic.

*On-topic*
I was never really drawn to the Comic-Con variants, they seemed a little drab for me. Don't get me wrong, I would have picked them up in a hot second. But honestly, I love the nostalgic feel the G2 variant has. It is just so deliciously over the top.

I remember when you were able to go to a TRU or walmart or target and figured were stocked on the shelves and it wasn't really that hard to find a whole wave. I never had to turn to eBay or any other online retailer to get a figure. I think after the over stock of dotm figures that warm the pegs for so long they don't wanna ship in high volume or something just a thought lol

Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:51 pm

Crosscheck wrote:
Rated X wrote:I got a funny feeling Takara is going to do these guys right (including Vortex) and then all these comic crap exclusives are going to start popping up on e-bay.

You mean with customer-applied awful-looking stickers and mold-changes that ruin the appearance of the figure. Yeah, can't wait.

I remember when Hasbro-Hate used to be a logical conclusion, now it is just pathetic.

*On-topic*
I was never really drawn to the Comic-Con variants, they seemed a little drab for me. Don't get me wrong, I would have picked them up in a hot second. But honestly, I love the nostalgic feel the G2 variant has. It is just so deliciously over the top.

Saw the comic con version in person at Botcon. Even with darker colors, they still looked a little "plastic-ish" or in other words cheap. They need that metallic finish that Takara has been applying to most of their United line deluxes. And vortex needs to be grey with dark blue limbs and details. Screw the stupid video game.