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Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:38 pm

So, funny story. I successfully placed a preorder for Optimus on 9/24/12. I received the same two emails discussed by others in this forum over the last couple of days. Today, I ended up placing a new order for the $119.00 priced Optimus. As of this posting, the second Optimus I ordered is on its way. Of course, my preorder still shows in stock and located. Because of this, I really doubt Toys R Us wanted to let this guy go at the $99.00 preorder price. Since I preordered it at this price, when mine actually shows up, I'm planning on going to a physical store to get the difference back. This has been a ridiculpus journey to acquire Optimus through Toys R Us's website and with that said, I'm not planning on preordering any other items from them. I just don't see how Optimus could be found at retail prior to preorders being filled or even new orders such as the one I had placed today. Way to gouge and be greedy Toys R Us. Best of luck to everyone that preordered him and to those still trying to grab him at the retail stores!

News Credits: 4 · Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:28 pm

I just received a shipping confirmation with tracking number from TRU. UPS results for tracking show a label has been created. I would be celebrating right now, but I am afraid to jinx it. I keep expecting to get another email about a delay or a "nah just screwing with you" note. So hopefully everyone will finally start getting their pre-orders shipped now. Good luck ;)^

News Credits: 1 · Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:34 pm

KnightStrike wrote:I just received a shipping confirmation with tracking number from TRU. UPS results for tracking show a label has been created. I would be celebrating right now, but I am afraid to jinx it. I keep expecting to get another email about a delay or a "nah just screwing with you" note. So hopefully everyone will finally start getting their pre-orders shipped now. Good luck

I got the same thing ... And feel the same way haha. But on the bright side, there's movement on our preorders! :KREMZEEK:

I'll be celebrating big time once he's delivered!

Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:39 pm

Here's some good news for everyone. I called TRUs customer service line about the new Optimus posting and posed this question for them - if I ordered the new listing, would I be able to get it for the $99.99 price of my preorder? They said yes! Since I qualified for the two day shipping, I'll have him by Friday. How awesome is that? Everyone that has him or is getting him, enjoy!

Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:45 pm

it's good to hear some people are getting their MP OP, I'd hope to hear some good news regarding my pre-order soon:

ordered on September 24th, qty 1.

was supposed to be delivered on October 15th, new shipping date: You can expect to receive your item(s) between 11/08/12 and 11/13/12.

I'd like to get it at $99.99 + tax, because I still have to pay about $51 to get it in my country... :HEADHURTS:

News Credits: 4 · Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:55 pm

Bubbah wrote:
KnightStrike wrote:I just received a shipping confirmation with tracking number from TRU. UPS results for tracking show a label has been created. I would be celebrating right now, but I am afraid to jinx it. I keep expecting to get another email about a delay or a "nah just screwing with you" note. So hopefully everyone will finally start getting their pre-orders shipped now. Good luck

I got the same thing ... And feel the same way haha. But on the bright side, there's movement on our preorders! I'll be celebrating big time once he's delivered!

I think I will celebrate when he comes in by kicking back and watching some G1 and enjoying a frosty beverage, all while breathing a sigh of relief that it all over. At least until the next MP release :lol:

News Credits: 1 · Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:02 pm

KnightStrike wrote:
Bubbah wrote:
KnightStrike wrote:I just received a shipping confirmation with tracking number from TRU. UPS results for tracking show a label has been created. I would be celebrating right now, but I am afraid to jinx it. I keep expecting to get another email about a delay or a "nah just screwing with you" note. So hopefully everyone will finally start getting their pre-orders shipped now. Good luck

I got the same thing ... And feel the same way haha. But on the bright side, there's movement on our preorders! I'll be celebrating big time once he's delivered!

I think I will celebrate when he comes in by kicking back and watching some G1 and enjoying a frosty beverage, all while breathing a sigh of relief that it all over. At least until the next MP release

Haha amen to that! A cold one will sound damned tasty and well deserved once he's here ... As for the next one, mine is Soundwave (from BBTS, so I doubt it'll be NEARLY the headache haha)

Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:06 pm

What really grinds my gears is that the item is still in their website as "in stock" so either they got the motherload of all MP Prime in their distribution center, or their is going to be one major backorder if they don't close the flood gates now.

News Credits: 3 · Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:41 pm

I just received my confirmation email with the tracking number! I of course, ended up with the same two emails everyone else received prier to this one. My "expect" date was the earlier 11/7/12 date. Funny thing is, I was on the phone working out a "please, please hold the last one for me" at the only TRU I knew he was at, 95 miles from my home. I was going to have a family member who lives there go get it for me when wham!!!! Your item has shipped email arrives! All I can say is thank you G-d!! I was hating the "squeezed into desperation" scenario. I believe we will finally see the end of this whole mess, or at least until they run out again. I truly hope those with the latter date will start to confirm their shipping status so we can all breathe easier. It would probably be near impossible to get him here where I live, based off the fact that the only TRU in any descent driving range is only a small store and a lot of the "exclusives" never even make it here. I wish everyone the very best on this. I hope these few signs of movement, will bring a little relief! :grin:

Yes, I intended that bad reference. We all know that somehow the words to describe this mess, just doesn't fit. The preorder was total ....! :shock:

News Credits: 1235 · Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:46 pm

Good news for those still in need of Masterpiece Optimus Prime and can't find it locally, he is now listed back in stock at Toysrus.com priced at $119.99.

There is free shipping on orders of $49 or more so get to it.

You can find the listing here.

News Credits: 2 · Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:54 pm

Bought! W00t!

Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:07 am

Well, tonight has been an awesome evening. I got my shipping confirmation e-mail, and some other thing happened. Yay.

Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:08 am

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Good news for those still in need of Masterpiece Optimus Prime and can't find it locally, he is now listed back in stock at Toysrus.com priced at $119.99.

There is free shipping on orders of $49 or more so get to it.

You can find the listing here.

Just got mine on Saturday! My local Toys R Us still doesn't have them, but the one a little further away, second closest store, had Three when I paid a visit. so... YAY!!!

News Credits: 2 · Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:47 am

Sh*t as much as I want to place this order I just can't afford it right now. I'm just gonna have to keep on the hunt and hope it pays off and put it on layaway at a store. :VEHI:

Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:05 am

Welp, looks like my preorder came through at the $99.99 price...can't go wrong there! It just took forever and a day! I guess I'll see which is the best of the two I ordered and take the other one to the local TRU for a refund. Best of luck people!

News Credits: 1 · Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:11 am

My preorder shipped late tonight! I just got the email about 30 minutes ago.

This has all been crazy but at least it was finally filled. I still can't believe they sent out the "delayed" email and I even called and they 1st rep I spoke to stated this was correct. Oh well, now I'll have 2 at the $99 price point. Guess I'll keep the one that appears to be in the best shape! As someone said earlier, thank goodness this is all over! Whew!

News Credits: 9 · Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:30 am

just got my email as well
we'll see what happens but I am really looking forward to getting this in!

Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:39 am

This figure blew me away! It has really good detail, by my standards, just awesome. Fingers somewhat articulate, head looks amazing. Transformation is beyond cool. Will I get a second one? Oh yeah you bet I will. :BOWDOWN:

thank you Hasbro! Arigato Takara!

Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:01 am

Just in case some of you want to know, my mom said a big box was received from toys r us today. I think that's it. Stopping by tomorrow to pick it up. Will update

Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:03 am

The day of elections is the day Optimus was shipped. Smh, what a fiasco. :APPLAUSE:

Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:12 am

Thanks LOST Cybertronian for the update. Purchased immediately!!!

News Credits: 1 · Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:04 am

Off topic, but Hasbro should really fire the guy who poses and photographs their toys. The truck mode is mistransformed around the headlights, and bot mode's shoulder hinges are showing. Compared to Takara's promo pics, this is disgraceful.

News Credits: 4 · Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:52 am

Just checked my tracking number again and they must have sent these pre-orders next day delivery because mine shipped last night and is showing its scheduled for delivery today :shock: