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Sat Aug 28, 2010 7:25 pm

I saw TRU Grimlock at the local Toys R Us and was tempted to pick him up. Should I expect the prices to go down or should I just pick the guy up? I am kinda new to buying at Toys R Us and not sure how fast these might go off the shelves. Thoughts?

Sat Aug 28, 2010 7:37 pm

IF u find it I would buy it.

They been going fast from stores.

News Credits: 3 · Sat Aug 28, 2010 8:06 pm

Other than a rewards coupon or a buy 1 get 1 50% off sale, the price isn't likely to come down any.

Sat Aug 28, 2010 8:10 pm

once it's gone the price will go up there's alot of peoople including myself that loves the G1 tformers only and i buy the ones i like and not all of the mp grimlock is one waiting for shockwave mp and jetfire mp to come out then i'm done.

News Credits: 3 · Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:09 pm

Seems TRU takes a along time to put things on clearance. Buy it now because they may not restock them in stores after they sell out. That would mean buying online, with shipping you'll end up paying more.

News Credits: 10 · Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:51 pm

I go by the "pay now or pay more later" philosophy when it comes to buying collectibles.

Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:43 am

Lapse Of Reason wrote:I go by the "pay now or pay more later" philosophy when it comes to buying collectibles.

Im the same, if you see it grab it. I was at my local TRU the other day and saw 3 of the things but didnt have any money. im hoping when i get paid this week they still have one left

Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:10 am

Yep, if it was Walmart then you might have a shot at seeing mark downs. But TRU, no way. Anything that is selling at all will not get marked down at TRU. You better get while the getting is good.

Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:06 pm

I don't know about your area, but in my area they didn't even last a week on the shelves. I didn't see one until I traveled kind of far north from where I live.

Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:52 pm

Chupacabra Convoy wrote:I don't know about your area, but in my area they didn't even last a week on the shelves. I didn't see one until I traveled kind of far north from where I live.

They didn't last a day at the TRU I frequent, damn scalpers. It's ok though, I decided to pass on it anyway.

Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:26 pm

Hope you still find it when you decide to go back...

On a real note, if you want it, does it really make sense to debate if it will drop $30? Seems like the time you waste thinking about it, is worth more than the $30 in the first place.

News Credits: 3 · Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:47 am

I would buy it on sight if I were you.
Whilst the seekers went down in price, I would be very surprised if the same happens to this guy. He sold out quickly at most of the major toy retailers (bricks and mortar and online) in Japan and as the others have said, he will go up drastically in price over the next 5 years.
Personally, he's my favourite masterpiece for size, ease of transformation, loyalty to his G1 design and weight. (I love Optimus and he's almost perfect but he's too heavy due to that unnecessary metal chest and too tall.

News Credits: 3 · Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:48 am

I would buy it on sight if I were you.
Whilst the seekers went down in price, I would be very surprised if the same happens to this guy. He sold out quickly at most of the major toy retailers (bricks and mortar and online) in Japan and as the others have said, he will go up drastically in price over the next 5 years.
Personally, he's my favourite masterpiece for size, ease of transformation, loyalty to his G1 design and weight. (I love Optimus and he's almost perfect but he's too heavy due to that unnecessary metal chest and too tall.