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News Credits: 3 · Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:10 pm

I don't know how exclusives shake out for distro -- but I do feel that to retailers a Transformer is a Transformer, be they Generations or Studio Series.

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But to everyone else, they simply aren't the same.

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News Credits: 1350 · Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:28 am

Someone save slash's heart! Springer will wreck it once she sees him with arcee and the other fembots. :lol:

My only wish for nem prime is for them to have added the option to attach the side guns onto the cab like the original Nemesis prime amarda toy. I understand that as it is now it references powermaster prime's trailer but, having a further reference to the amarda version would have been nice.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Mon Apr 30, 2018 6:47 am

bodrock wrote:I don't know how exclusives shake out for distro -- but I do feel that to retailers a Transformer is a Transformer, be they Generations or Studio Series.
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But to everyone else, they simply aren't the same.
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Typically Hasbro comes up with exclusives and then looks for a retailer willing to sell them. The fact that Walmart and Target have only done movie exclusives since 2009 proves that they know what they're getting into. Not only that, but they've also been getting exclusive rights to certain characters. For Dark of the Moon Target got all of the Leadfoot figures, for Age of Extinction Walmart got everything Stinger and Target had Silver Knight Optimus, and then for The Last Knight Walmart got Hot Rod. The fact that they aren't showing interest in CHUG exclusives but are very aware of what they're getting from the movies speaks volumes of where they see the most potential profit.

Emerje

News Credits: 102 · Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:46 am

I know I don't swing by here a whole lot, but I just managed to find Battletrap's components yesterday (they were hiding behind Wave 1 and TR Legends!) and had an impromptu photoshoot. These guys are by no means the peak of Legends-class Transformers, but they are a bunch of fun and I haven't been able to put them down for the last 24 hours!

They absolutely each have their own problems, but I'm finding them oddly forgivable despite the fact that I'm objectively less-than-thrilled with at least 1-2 of each of their individual modes.

Applied some Sharpie to Roadtrap's hubcaps because of course I would; as always, he looks notably better now than he did prior.

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I messed around a bit with Battletrap, and ended up with this configuration! Roadtrap's arms pointing upward, looking kind of like stabilizer pistons or something, and a heli-pack instead of an awkward blade sticking out his crotch. I like the slightly thicker waist, thinner legs, hip-wheels (I really love that design whenever I see it, for some reason), and slightly better color balance too IMO. It does restrict his kickin' waist swivel a fair bit, and it can be annoying having to reposition Roady's arms every time you want to move Battletrap's legs, but I think it's worth it for the upgrade he receives to his looks

News Credits: 14 · Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:50 am

Emerje wrote:The fact that they aren't showing interest in CHUG exclusives but are very aware of what they're getting from the movies speaks volumes of where they see the most potential profit.

Emerje

Well that, and the fact that almost every single TLK figure shelfwarmed for MONTHS after their initial release whilst ALSO taking up almost twice as much space as RiD and/or Generations.

News Credits: 4877 · Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:32 am

DecepticonFinishline wrote:
Emerje wrote:The fact that they aren't showing interest in CHUG exclusives but are very aware of what they're getting from the movies speaks volumes of where they see the most potential profit.

Emerje

Well that, and the fact that almost every single TLK figure shelfwarmed for MONTHS after their initial release whilst ALSO taking up almost twice as much space as RiD and/or Generations.

This is really light shelfwarming compared to other toys more earning of that title. Especially where every wave 1 bumblebee would keep selling out.

News Credits: 14 · Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:42 am

william-james88 wrote:
DecepticonFinishline wrote:
Emerje wrote:The fact that they aren't showing interest in CHUG exclusives but are very aware of what they're getting from the movies speaks volumes of where they see the most potential profit.

Emerje

Well that, and the fact that almost every single TLK figure shelfwarmed for MONTHS after their initial release whilst ALSO taking up almost twice as much space as RiD and/or Generations.

This is really light shelfwarming compared to other toys more earning of that title. Especially where every wave 1 bumblebee would keep selling out.

Dang... Maybe in your area. TLK is the worst I've ever seen. The only thing I've ever seen worse than the main TLK toys are the All Spark Tech toys. Which are still, technically, in the TLK line.

You're right, the Bumblebees sold out. But NONE of the other Deluxes moved. At all.

Voyagers did okay. Except for Grimlock, whom was objectively the shelfwarmiest toy I've ever seen.

News Credits: 3 · Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:48 am

william-james88 wrote:
DecepticonFinishline wrote:
Emerje wrote:The fact that they aren't showing interest in CHUG exclusives but are very aware of what they're getting from the movies speaks volumes of where they see the most potential profit.

Emerje

Well that, and the fact that almost every single TLK figure shelfwarmed for MONTHS after their initial release whilst ALSO taking up almost twice as much space as RiD and/or Generations.

This is really light shelfwarming compared to other toys more earning of that title. Especially where every wave 1 bumblebee would keep selling out.

The choice of exclusives make sense, since the movies had marketing dollars and frankly, the Bayverse movies are to thank for bringing TFs back into the pop culture mainstream....and should fund more Generations to come.

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News Credits: 19 · Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:08 am

Really glad Nemesis is a global amazon exclusive, getting the TR orion pax from the double pack was a pain.

News Credits: 295 · Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:49 pm

This time we get a good look at deluxe class Sludge. From his deco spec to his figure form. In the embedded video below we can see what Sludge looks like as a 3D model and than the actual figure. We can see that he has a large blaster for a weapon in the design phase but it looks more slimmed down in figure form. Also of note, is how much this brontosaurus resembles his G1 counterpart in dino mode. If you have not already seen the images for fellow dinobot PotP Slash, you can see them here.

We have embedded the video here but you can find the original on Hasbro's facebook or instagram accounts.

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News Credits: 295 · Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:13 pm

To add to our dinobot images, Hasbro has 'Leaked From Cyberton' more concept images. Here we have some of the mighty triceratops, Slug. Here we can see what he looks like in the drawing phase, as a grayscale model and the finished figure. Looking through these peices of concept art you can see all of the detalis that bring this character to life. You can find the original post of the embedded video on Hasbro's facebook page.

If you have not already seen the other 'Leaked From Cyberton' images, have a look at Sludge and Slash.

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MyFigureCollection.net collection · Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:02 pm

william-james88 wrote:
DecepticonFinishline wrote:
Emerje wrote:The fact that they aren't showing interest in CHUG exclusives but are very aware of what they're getting from the movies speaks volumes of where they see the most potential profit.

Emerje

Well that, and the fact that almost every single TLK figure shelfwarmed for MONTHS after their initial release whilst ALSO taking up almost twice as much space as RiD and/or Generations.

This is really light shelfwarming compared to other toys more earning of that title. Especially where every wave 1 bumblebee would keep selling out.

I can honestly say the only two recent main line figures that actually shelf warmed in my area in the last 5 years or so were Voyager TLK Grimlock and Voyager TR Broadside. Even after nearly a year of TR Deluxe wave 3 being replenished on the shelves over and over again (nearly a dozen cases in one store) they still sold out. The only reason anything here went to clearance was because they were still putting out fresh cases (wave 6 and revision wave 4) up until a few weeks before. The only reason I was able to get a TR Voyager Megatron on clearance was because the box was mangled.

Emerje

News Credits: 295 · Tue May 01, 2018 4:41 pm

At my store the POTP deluxes get snatched up first. The TLK stuff tends to warm aside from the popular characters. I think my store just doesn't know what to order either because they order the wrestling figs (mattel) that no one wants rather than the lines that are in high demand. At first I thought it was a hasbro problem but now I realize that it's just my Target being out of touch with the customer.

News Credits: 41 · Tue May 01, 2018 9:04 pm

Well folks, it's May 1st!

Anyone spotted any signs of Mayhem?

Tue May 01, 2018 11:12 pm

Cobotron wrote:Well folks, it's May 1st!

Anyone spotted any signs of Mayhem?

nope! and im getting pretty anxious to get blastoff and repugnus
i certainly hope i get a nice heads up when they become available
and not miss my chance

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Wed May 02, 2018 2:16 am

It is a bit strange that Hasbro hasn't said anything about May Mayhem yet. But that isn't all bad news. Back when Groove was done Hasbro accidentally let the bulk of their supply go to Asia in early April leaving very little for the west forcing a second run released in the fall. The fact that we haven't seen any of the figures yet means Hasbro has finally figured out how to fill their leaks and possibly tightened up their distribution chain. We really should have heard something by now, I'm pretty sure in previous years they announced them in early April and started selling in late May which doesn't leave much time this year.

Emerje

News Credits: 13 · Wed May 02, 2018 7:50 am

Well the news for Quickslinger and Brake Neck (Slingshot and Wildrider) broke on March 23th 2015. Groove was similar in 2016. Maybe Hasbro is waiting till later for these figures.

Wed May 02, 2018 12:07 pm

Finally saw Legends and Leaders wave ONE at my local Wal Mart. :HEADHURTS:

News Credits: 1646 · Wed May 02, 2018 5:04 pm

Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Reluctantyouth, we have news that the Power of the Primes voyagers have apparently gone on sale!

This news comes from a Walmart in Peoria, Illinois, where a voyager Starscream was found for the amazingly low price of $10! Compared to the original $24.97, that is quite the drop. The tag also makes sure to say "Generations Voyager," meaning this is not merely just for Starscream, though the argument could be made the sale price is to help move Starscreams that won't budge from the shelves.

With this new sale found, will you dare venture to your own Walmart and investigate? Does this sale price finally convince you to pick up a Starscream, or maybe a Grimlock or other voyager if luck is on your side? Let us know in the comments section below!

News Credits: 1 · Wed May 02, 2018 5:26 pm

Clearance isn't a sale, right? It's clearance. As in they won't be carrying POtP Voyagers anymore.

News Credits: 1646 · Wed May 02, 2018 5:30 pm

The new "Leaked From Cybertron" series really seems to be rolling, and it seems set on following a Dinobot trend, as our newest video surfaces today: Power of the Primes Snarl!

Snarl is part of the new Power of the Primes line, transforming into a red, silver, and gold Stegosaurus and is a combiner limb for the Dinobot combiner Volcanicus. He is the fourth Dinobot of the line to get a video following Slash, Slug, and Sludge. The video, like the previous videos, gives us a quick at the design process, going from grey model to a final toy. You can check out the video by checking it out below or by following the link to the Transformers Instagram or Facebook pages.

So what do you think of this Snarl? Are you enjoying these designer desk videos? Let us know in the comments section below!

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News Credits: 1646 · Wed May 02, 2018 5:38 pm

worldsgreatest wrote:Clearance isn't a sale, right? It's clearance. As in they won't be carrying POtP Voyagers anymore.

That's not how it works, as far as I know. Clearance has always seemed like the Walmart word for sale

News Credits: 3 · Wed May 02, 2018 7:48 pm

My Walmart never goes along with these sales that the other ones do. Nonetheless, I'm still gonna check and I hope that they count the Wave 2 voyagers, though that chance may be slim.

News Credits: 1 · Wed May 02, 2018 7:48 pm

There's always a CHANCE that sky could show up in the next plannogram or an overzealous manager clearances it but that might not be the case.

Tons of people reporting $30 Rodimus Unicronuses also reported that Leaders were eliminated from the new layout in their Walmarts. Movie toys were just clearanced. TR was just clearanced. These aren't items that are coming back.

So yeah, Rollbacks are their 'sales'.

News Credits: 30 · Wed May 02, 2018 8:05 pm

It's probably the only thing they could do to move the Voyager PotP Starscreams. Those are the only ones I ever see on the shelves. All the other ones are ones that people want to BUY