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to be fair, it only lasted that long because of glitches in the system. people were getting "unable to process payment due to technical issues" errors and were getting blocked from buying as a result. had to clear cache and cookies to actually get through.

I wasn't even going to buy this, because I don't see it being worth the $98 (after tax and shipping) But I had a bad day and was like SKREEW EEET. Then I got the error. and instead of taking it as a clear sign I don't need to waste the money, I took it as a HOW DARE YOU TELL ME I CAN'T HAS! and went through a good 20 minutes of hell until I saw the posts about deleting cookies/cache. It sold out right after I finally got through. I may have even got the last one.

I had no desire to get this. However, its probably something we have no way of ever knowing, but Id be curious to know overall of the units purchased; how many were Transformers fans, and how many were Hotwheels fans? I'm guessing for more of the latter. But as stated, we may never know. While toy cars are cool. I don't know if there is much crossover of these fandoms? I mean yes, I know adult TF collectors can be annoying (as I am one myself), but Hotwheels adult collectors are a whole other level of obsessed....

In about a 2 year span when I worked from home, I may have went to a local Target once a month at most (or less less frequently), to check out what they had as the doors opened. EVERY TIME I was there though, there was this same little old guy, in his late 60s, but he was fast...and would rush to the Hotwheels aisle. I'm thinking he was there probably every day. crazy....

o.supreme wrote:I had no desire to get this. However, its probably something we have no way of ever knowing, but Id be curious to know overall of the units purchased; how many were Transformers fans, and how many were Hotwheels fans? I'm guessing for more of the latter. But as stated, we may never know. While toy cars are cool. I don't know if there is much crossover of these fandoms? I mean yes, I know adult TF collectors can be annoying (as I am one myself), but Hotwheels adult collectors are a whole other level of obsessed....

In about a 2 year span when I worked from home, I may have went to a local Target once a month at most (or less less frequently), to check out what they had as the doors opened. EVERY TIME I was there though, there was this same little old guy, in his late 60s, but he was fast...and would rush to the Hotwheels aisle. I'm thinking he was there probably every day. crazy....

All we know is that there were 27003 units available the moment it opened.

Well it's a good thing you can get it from Ebay then...

F*kn' scalpers.

If I'd have more info in time, I'm sure I would have been seriously tempted by that Optimus, despite the price.

o.supreme wrote:I had no desire to get this. However, it's probably something we have no way of ever knowing, but Id be curious to know overall of the units purchased; how many were Transformers fans, and how many were Hotwheels fans?

I'd be very curious to see that Venn diagram between Transformers Fans, Hot Wheels Fans and people that can drop 80 bucks on a 1:64 scale die-cast truck.

As soon as I read it was going to have special wheels that will never be used elsewhere I KNEW it would sell out.

I really don't know how you combat scalpers on an item like this but an order limit of 3 certainly doesn't help. Such an odd number.

1 for keeping in the package
1 for displaying out of the package
1 for reselling to cover the cost of everything?

Seems designed to create a secondary market. Which isn't entirely a bad thing but when you're up against bots, that individual who just wants a nice piece for their collection will always lose.

They were having so many issues with the line, and checking out. I was there watching the clock tic down.... and got in line....and didn't get it.

Bs, same with the Mattel creations He-man 8 ball.

S24 ultra 1Tb, and I have T mobile ... so pissed

Prime is now shipping! I'm not really sure why Mattel places the release date so far out (in this case it was late June) when they already have these in stock when the orders go up. I'm guessing it's really for international orders since those tend to go out later.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:Prime is now shipping! I'm not really sure why Mattel places the release date so far out (in this case it was late June) when they already have these in stock when the orders go up. I'm guessing it's really for international orders since those tend to go out later.

Emerje

Shipped the same time yesterday as Extendar, I got Extendar today, Prime isn't supposed to come until next Tuesday and I PAID for two-day shipping on it.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Emerje wrote:Prime is now shipping! I'm not really sure why Mattel places the release date so far out (in this case it was late June) when they already have these in stock when the orders go up. I'm guessing it's really for international orders since those tend to go out later.

Emerje

Shipped the same time yesterday as Extendar(s), I got Extendar today, Prime isn't supposed to come until next Tuesday and I PAID for two-day shipping on it.

My Extendar shipped yesterday and is arriving tomorrow. Prime hasn't shown up on FedEx yet, but will probably be Sunday or Monday.

Emerje

I got Prime today. It's really nice!

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I got Prime today. It's really nice!

Waiting for the video review.

I wonder if the fists partsform, or does it pull a "missing link" at the mini scale?

-Kanrabat- wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I got Prime today. It's really nice!

Waiting for the video review.

I wonder if the fists partsform, or does it pull a "missing link" at the mini scale?

Looks like proper chest storage rather than rattling around inside like the original.



Seems mine has been pushed back to Tuesday thanks to the holiday Monday.

Emerje

At that scale, it's understandable that the fists partsform. Also, this time around they could design the storage space inside the chest specifically for the fists, instead of minding Diaclone seats. Neat!

I 100% don't understand this. Like I actually can't wrap my head around it. If you're into it then great, clearly I'm not the target audience for this. I mean, it's shiny, it looks nice. The video review was nicely presented. It's the product it's self for that price that I don't get. Maybe I'm just old.

EDIT: Mind you, I say this while also thinking $50 for Missing Link Bumblebee and Cliffjumper is fine, so I dunno.

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I 100% don't understand this. Like I actually can't wrap my head around it. If you're into it then great, clearly I'm not the target audience for this. I mean, it's shiny, it looks nice. The video review was nicely presented. It's the product it's self for that price that I don't get. Maybe I'm just old.

I really think the price has to do with the exclusive parts and deco. Honestly, the fact that I got one and some crazed Hot Wheels guy didn't, makes me feel good.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I 100% don't understand this. Like I actually can't wrap my head around it. If you're into it then great, clearly I'm not the target audience for this. I mean, it's shiny, it looks nice. The video review was nicely presented. It's the product it's self for that price that I don't get. Maybe I'm just old.

I really think the price has to do with the exclusive parts and deco. Honestly, the fact that I got one and some crazed Hot Wheels guy didn't, makes me feel good.

Hot Wheels collectors do go hard. At least you also managed to get him at base price and not have to rely on the scalpers.

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I 100% don't understand this. Like I actually can't wrap my head around it. If you're into it then great, clearly I'm not the target audience for this. I mean, it's shiny, it looks nice. The video review was nicely presented. It's the product it's self for that price that I don't get. Maybe I'm just old.

I really think the price has to do with the exclusive parts and deco. Honestly, the fact that I got one and some crazed Hot Wheels guy didn't, makes me feel good.

Hot Wheels collectors do go hard. At least you also managed to get him at base price and not have to rely on the scalpers.

True, but I think once the hype dies down the prices might become more reasonable, or not.

I know what the first thing I'm doing is if I get this prime.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I 100% don't understand this. Like I actually can't wrap my head around it. If you're into it then great, clearly I'm not the target audience for this. I mean, it's shiny, it looks nice. The video review was nicely presented. It's the product it's self for that price that I don't get. Maybe I'm just old.

I really think the price has to do with the exclusive parts and deco. Honestly, the fact that I got one and some crazed Hot Wheels guy didn't, makes me feel good.

Or just being exclusive period. Selling 27K+ of these in half an hour at $80 a pop means they could have sold many more at a lower price at retail. But for all we know this may be a 1 of 1 situation and even if they reduced the amount of diecast and paint they probably paid out the nose to license it from Hasbro as a transforming figure, as opposed to the regular retail priced non-transforming Prime and Bee we're getting.

Emerje

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I know what the first thing I'm doing is if I get this prime.

Um, my friend, I'm sorry. They clearly say on the box it's not meant to be used on a track. While it rolls nicely, it is very top-heavy and while secure, there's no doubt that the arms could open up zipping around in a loop or something.

The Hot Wheels Optimus Prime looks amazing and I love the idea of a tiny, shiny diecast replica of the G1 toy, like WST Optimus back in the day, just more awesome, but god damn that original price and it doesn't even come with the trailer.
It does look fantastic though.

I kinda love the skateboards.