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News Credits: 129 · by **Counterpunch** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 6:53 am

Now this is the Target exclusive everyone has been waiting for.

$20, bet it...also, probably a Black Friday-ish release.

News Credits: 16 · by **It Is Him** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:17 am

Counterpunch wrote:Now this is the Target exclusive everyone has been waiting for.

$20, bet it...also, probably a Black Friday-ish release.

Oh hell no, I'm not getting up at 2 a.m. to buy this. Rodimus, Cyclonus, I love you, but this ain't happenin'.

News Credits: 5 · by **zodconvoy** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 8:46 am

Counterpunch wrote:Now this is the Target exclusive everyone has been waiting for.

$20, bet it...also, probably a Black Friday-ish release.

So you're telling me I may have to run down slow grandmas and small children who shouldn't even be there in the first place to get it?

Oh, CP, you just made my day! :lol:

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:08 am

Counterpunch wrote:Now this is the Target exclusive everyone has been waiting for.

$20, bet it...also, probably a Black Friday-ish release.

O crap...

News Credits: 129 · by **Counterpunch** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:22 am

Guys, I'm purely speculating on the Black Friday thing.

Why? Because there's no solicitation on this. We would have had a Wal Mart computer listing or a DPCI number already. But if this is a Black Friday item, then they'll keep it quiet until closer to the date.

I could be totally wrong on this. This is just my educated guess with the little info we have.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:30 am

Counterpunch wrote:Guys, I'm purely speculating on the Black Friday thing.

Why? Because there's no solicitation on this. We would have had a Wal Mart computer listing or a DPCI number already. But if this is a Black Friday item, then they'll keep it quiet until closer to the date.

I could be totally wrong on this. This is just my educated guess with the little info we have.

The prospect is bad enough.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 10:45 am

It Is Him wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Now this is the Target exclusive everyone has been waiting for.

$20, bet it...also, probably a Black Friday-ish release.

Oh hell no, I'm not getting up at 2 a.m. to buy this. Rodimus, Cyclonus, I love you, but this ain't happenin'.

Or, just preorder it on BBTS like I did. :3

News Credits: 16 · by **It Is Him** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:42 am

And pay double the markup? I'll consider it.

Counterpunch is probably right about this being a Black Friday item. Based on the BBTS price, I would wager the retail value to be $14.99, plus or minus two dollars. That seems right for a Black Friday 2-pack.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:44 am

It Is Him wrote:And pay double the markup? I'll consider it.

Counterpunch is probably right about this being a Black Friday item. Based on the BBTS price, I would wager the retail value to be $14.99, plus or minus two dollars. That seems right for a Black Friday 2-pack.

For 2 deluxes? That seems extremely cheap, even for US pricing. But yeah, if I hear it's going to be a retail item in Canada (likely Zellers), I'd rather get it cheaper too, but BBTS is a good backup plan.

News Credits: 16 · by **It Is Him** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:35 pm

kirbenvost wrote:
It Is Him wrote:And pay double the markup? I'll consider it.

Counterpunch is probably right about this being a Black Friday item. Based on the BBTS price, I would wager the retail value to be $14.99, plus or minus two dollars. That seems right for a Black Friday 2-pack.

For 2 deluxes? That seems extremely cheap, even for US pricing. But yeah, if I hear it's going to be a retail item in Canada (likely Zellers), I'd rather get it cheaper too, but BBTS is a good backup plan.

In the past, U.S. Wal-Marts had the Black Friday Animated 2-packs for $15, and before that the Universe (Cybertron) 2-packs were either $15 or $10 (I can't remember).

If this 2-pack ends up as a Black Friday exclusive, then we're going to get a great deal on these toys, even if we go through BBTS.

News Credits: 3 · by **Midnight_Fox** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 3:02 pm

It Is Him wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
It Is Him wrote:And pay double the markup? I'll consider it.

Counterpunch is probably right about this being a Black Friday item. Based on the BBTS price, I would wager the retail value to be $14.99, plus or minus two dollars. That seems right for a Black Friday 2-pack.

For 2 deluxes? That seems extremely cheap, even for US pricing. But yeah, if I hear it's going to be a retail item in Canada (likely Zellers), I'd rather get it cheaper too, but BBTS is a good backup plan.

In the past, U.S. Wal-Marts had the Black Friday Animated 2-packs for $15, and before that the Universe (Cybertron) 2-packs were either $15 or $10 (I can't remember).

If this 2-pack ends up as a Black Friday exclusive, then we're going to get a great deal on these toys, even if we go through BBTS.

BBTS is more a safety net for me in case I can't find it/don't wake up.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:58 am

It Is Him wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
It Is Him wrote:And pay double the markup? I'll consider it.

Counterpunch is probably right about this being a Black Friday item. Based on the BBTS price, I would wager the retail value to be $14.99, plus or minus two dollars. That seems right for a Black Friday 2-pack.

For 2 deluxes? That seems extremely cheap, even for US pricing. But yeah, if I hear it's going to be a retail item in Canada (likely Zellers), I'd rather get it cheaper too, but BBTS is a good backup plan.

In the past, U.S. Wal-Marts had the Black Friday Animated 2-packs for $15, and before that the Universe (Cybertron) 2-packs were either $15 or $10 (I can't remember).

If this 2-pack ends up as a Black Friday exclusive, then we're going to get a great deal on these toys, even if we go through BBTS.

Huh. Black Friday is madness. :lol:

Awesome if one is lucky enough to obtain what they're looking for though.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:46 am

kirbenvost wrote:
It Is Him wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
It Is Him wrote:And pay double the markup? I'll consider it.

Counterpunch is probably right about this being a Black Friday item. Based on the BBTS price, I would wager the retail value to be $14.99, plus or minus two dollars. That seems right for a Black Friday 2-pack.

For 2 deluxes? That seems extremely cheap, even for US pricing. But yeah, if I hear it's going to be a retail item in Canada (likely Zellers), I'd rather get it cheaper too, but BBTS is a good backup plan.

In the past, U.S. Wal-Marts had the Black Friday Animated 2-packs for $15, and before that the Universe (Cybertron) 2-packs were either $15 or $10 (I can't remember).

If this 2-pack ends up as a Black Friday exclusive, then we're going to get a great deal on these toys, even if we go through BBTS.

Huh. Black Friday is madness. Awesome if one is lucky enough to obtain what they're looking for though.

I happen to be in the States on Black Friday. Would it be worth it to get the 2-pack, for the sake of having a Rodimus and an extra Cyclonus, for cheap, on a day of shopping madness?

News Credits: 36 · by **Pretender Skywarp** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:53 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I happen to be in the States on Black Friday. Would it be worth it to get the 2-pack, for the sake of having a Rodimus and an extra Cyclonus, for cheap, on a day of shopping madness?

Assuming thats when it comes out, I don't suppose you could be talked into getting two and posting one to me when you're back in Europe, luggage sapce permitting?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:55 am

Pretender Skywarp wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I happen to be in the States on Black Friday. Would it be worth it to get the 2-pack, for the sake of having a Rodimus and an extra Cyclonus, for cheap, on a day of shopping madness?

Assuming thats when it comes out, I don't suppose you could be talked into getting two and posting one to me when you're back in Europe, luggage sapce permitting?

It would have to be loose though, but I'll be saving the box and put the figures in Ziplock baggies or even bubble-wrap

News Credits: 36 · by **Pretender Skywarp** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 12:12 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:It would have to be loose though, but I'll be saving the box and put the figures in Ziplock baggies or even bubble-wrap

Sounds good to me, it's the figures, the matrix and the comic i'm most interested in, sort out the finer points as and when?

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 12:13 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
It Is Him wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
It Is Him wrote:And pay double the markup? I'll consider it.

Counterpunch is probably right about this being a Black Friday item. Based on the BBTS price, I would wager the retail value to be $14.99, plus or minus two dollars. That seems right for a Black Friday 2-pack.

For 2 deluxes? That seems extremely cheap, even for US pricing. But yeah, if I hear it's going to be a retail item in Canada (likely Zellers), I'd rather get it cheaper too, but BBTS is a good backup plan.

In the past, U.S. Wal-Marts had the Black Friday Animated 2-packs for $15, and before that the Universe (Cybertron) 2-packs were either $15 or $10 (I can't remember).

If this 2-pack ends up as a Black Friday exclusive, then we're going to get a great deal on these toys, even if we go through BBTS.

Huh. Black Friday is madness. Awesome if one is lucky enough to obtain what they're looking for though.

I happen to be in the States on Black Friday. Would it be worth it to get the 2-pack, for the sake of having a Rodimus and an extra Cyclonus, for cheap, on a day of shopping madness?

I for one love the Black Friday frenzy. I'll go and buy as many of these as I can! That is if I am not at some other store getting a crazy good deal on something I really need, like a new big-ass TV or really cheap something else. I love the pushing, shoving, arguing, and general nastyness of the day. Not kidding either. I would rather it be a regular release, but I'll go snag one of these Black Friday morning if I have to!

Of course, this is coming from a guy that threatened to break someones hand for a TV on Black Friday a few years ago!

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 12:14 pm

Pretender Skywarp wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:It would have to be loose though, but I'll be saving the box and put the figures in Ziplock baggies or even bubble-wrap

Sounds good to me, it's the figures, the matrix and the comic i'm most interested in, sort out the finer points as and when?

Let's wait 'til things are certain and set in stone

News Credits: 2 · by **goshjosh95** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 1:49 pm

zodconvoy wrote:I have the Matrix from the New Years Convoy, both Classics and Henkei of the Hot Rod and Universe Cyclonus plus I hate hate HATE rubsigns.

I preordered two. GOD DAMN IT HASBRO!!!!!

:chuckle: ^ Favorite post ever.

News Credits: 1 · by **Berserker Prime** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 2:34 am

--B-- wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
It Is Him wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
It Is Him wrote:And pay double the markup? I'll consider it.

Counterpunch is probably right about this being a Black Friday item. Based on the BBTS price, I would wager the retail value to be $14.99, plus or minus two dollars. That seems right for a Black Friday 2-pack.

For 2 deluxes? That seems extremely cheap, even for US pricing. But yeah, if I hear it's going to be a retail item in Canada (likely Zellers), I'd rather get it cheaper too, but BBTS is a good backup plan.

In the past, U.S. Wal-Marts had the Black Friday Animated 2-packs for $15, and before that the Universe (Cybertron) 2-packs were either $15 or $10 (I can't remember).

If this 2-pack ends up as a Black Friday exclusive, then we're going to get a great deal on these toys, even if we go through BBTS.

Huh. Black Friday is madness. Awesome if one is lucky enough to obtain what they're looking for though.

I happen to be in the States on Black Friday. Would it be worth it to get the 2-pack, for the sake of having a Rodimus and an extra Cyclonus, for cheap, on a day of shopping madness?

I for one love the Black Friday frenzy. I'll go and buy as many of these as I can! That is if I am not at some other store getting a crazy good deal on something I really need, like a new big-ass TV or really cheap something else. I love the pushing, shoving, arguing, and general nastyness of the day. Not kidding either. I would rather it be a regular release, but I'll go snag one of these Black Friday morning if I have to!

Of course, this is coming from a guy that threatened to break someones hand for a TV on Black Friday a few years ago!

Damn

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:39 am

--B-- wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:Huh. Black Friday is madness. Awesome if one is lucky enough to obtain what they're looking for though.

I happen to be in the States on Black Friday. Would it be worth it to get the 2-pack, for the sake of having a Rodimus and an extra Cyclonus, for cheap, on a day of shopping madness?

I for one love the Black Friday frenzy. I'll go and buy as many of these as I can! That is if I am not at some other store getting a crazy good deal on something I really need, like a new big-ass TV or really cheap something else. I love the pushing, shoving, arguing, and general nastyness of the day. Not kidding either. I would rather it be a regular release, but I'll go snag one of these Black Friday morning if I have to!

Of course, this is coming from a guy that threatened to break someones hand for a TV on Black Friday a few years ago!

See? MADNESS! :lol:

Black Friday is like our Canadian Boxing Day (December 26th). Though I imagine we're slightly more polite about it. *elbows someone in face in the mad dash to buy whatever the hot item is* "Oops, sorry!" XD

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:52 am

[quote="Darth Rodimus]

Damn :shock:

[/quote]

Well, I had been standing next to said 42 inch flat screen LCD for about 3 hours when he said "I'm taking that TV", to which I said "I'll break your F'n hand for this TV!"

Needless to say the TV is in my family room.

:twisted:

News Credits: 1 · by **Berserker Prime** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 4:33 am

--B-- wrote:[quote="Darth Rodimus]

Damn
[/quote]

Well, I had been standing next to said 42 inch flat screen LCD for about 3 hours when he said "I'm taking that TV", to which I said "I'll break your F'n hand for this TV!"

Needless to say the TV is in my family room.

[/quote]

NICE. I would have done the same thing in that case then.

News Credits: 16 · by **It Is Him** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 1:53 pm

OK, I've changed my mind. I don't think this will be a Black Friday item any longer. Seeing as how the collector's club are taking pre-orders for this set, I'm now willing to bet it will be a mass retail release like the NEST BB vs. Soundwave 2-pack. If so, they won't be hard to come by.