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Fuhzimota wrote:I just want the gorilla mini-con. And the scorpion. And the other mini-cons too, I guess. Dammit....I will not buy this Prime just for the mini-cons. I won't. Or I probably will. Hasbro did it again.... they packed something I really want with a shelf warmer I have no desire for.... I suddenly realized that I just argued with myself...and lost. Again. Dammit.

The Mini-Cons are sold separately. This Prime comes with none of them.

Thanks for the save, Sarblade! In the "I gotta have it/don't need it" knee-jerk reaction to seeing the photos, I overlooked that the Prime was sold seperately. Great news for me...now mebbe I can plan to buy even more mini-cons....

Sabrblade wrote:

Fuhzimota wrote:I just want the gorilla mini-con. And the scorpion. And the other mini-cons too, I guess. Dammit....I will not buy this Prime just for the mini-cons. I won't. Or I probably will. Hasbro did it again.... they packed something I really want with a shelf warmer I have no desire for.... I suddenly realized that I just argued with myself...and lost. Again. Dammit.

The Mini-Cons are sold separately. This Prime comes with none of them.

So it was a mistake in the listing then?

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Fuhzimota wrote:I just want the gorilla mini-con. And the scorpion. And the other mini-cons too, I guess. Dammit....I will not buy this Prime just for the mini-cons. I won't. Or I probably will. Hasbro did it again.... they packed something I really want with a shelf warmer I have no desire for.... I suddenly realized that I just argued with myself...and lost. Again. Dammit.

The Mini-Cons are sold separately. This Prime comes with none of them.

So it was a mistake in the listing then?

I missed that. I was going by what was shown at... Was it Toy Fair? Anyway, if they've since changed their stance and decided to include some Mini-Cons with the figure, I was not aware.

But the Mini-Cons themselves will still see individual releases, last I recall.

Fuhzimota wrote:Thanks for the save, Sarblade! In the "I gotta have it/don't need it" knee-jerk reaction to seeing the photos, I overlooked that the Prime was sold seperately. Great news for me...now mebbe I can plan to buy even more mini-cons....

I look forward to these minicons. My only problem is that 2 of them dont seem to be coming out individually but with their designated deployer instead. You might not know this Fuhzimota, but all the little sprue gear that comes with the minicons can be connected to form 2 extra non transforming figures. And I would really like to be able to make that figure without needing to buy the deployer kits.

william-james88 wrote:

Fuhzimota wrote:Thanks for the save, Sarblade! In the "I gotta have it/don't need it" knee-jerk reaction to seeing the photos, I overlooked that the Prime was sold seperately. Great news for me...now mebbe I can plan to buy even more mini-cons....

I look forward to these minicons. My only problem is that 2 of them dont seem to be coming out individually but with their designated deployer instead. You might not know this Fuhzimota, but all the little sprue gear that comes with the minicons can be connected to form 2 extra non transforming figures. And I would really like to be able to make that figure without needing to buy the deployer kits.

I might buy the Deployers, keep the minicons and give the Deployers bricks to a kid in my circle.

Back to the "thing I want with the thing I don't", I guess.... Thanks for the reminder, NuclearConvoy .... I had forgotten all about the launchers and the sprue-build-a-bots... this is gonna be a rough year on the old wallet....

Shockwave7 wrote:TFA is the only breakaway line from Classics/Universe/Generations figures that I've liked. I don't see people breaking down doors or hounding retailer websites to get the RiD figures. On the other hand, they can't keep Combiner War figures on the shelves, they're selling so fast.

Distribution is so much all over the place that I wouldnt use local anecdotal sightings as clear evidence. In my toysrus, there is so damn much of combiner wars but the RID one step stuff is selling out quick. There are no more Hyperchange Optimus figures, they all sold out, and they had a truckload. Here is the entire TF section, with very very few RID figures left.





Also, while the Hasbro figures may still be available online, on Takara's side of things it's completely different. Preorders for the Takara RID figures (called TAV) sell out in less than a day while the preorder Combiner Wars counterparts at the very same discount are still available to preorder after months of being online and available.it[/quote] it sucks i tried looking for motormaster every where only to find several optimus primes and silverbolts WTH! i guess ill stick with online shopping!

I find myself surprisingly stoked for these lil mincon fellers. Especially that gorilla looking one. I think I read his name is Beastbox or something like that.

Does anyone know if they are sold individually or the more likely two pack?

I'm bummed that some of them are only packed with their deployer. They seem like an easy and fun little collection.

carytheone wrote:Does anyone know if they are sold individually or the more likely two pack?

Individually - http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_Robots_in_Disguise_(2015_toyline)#Mini-Cons

Sabrblade wrote:

carytheone wrote:Does anyone know if they are sold individually or the more likely two pack?

Individually - http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_Robots_in_Disguise_(2015_toyline)#Mini-Cons

Cool cool, thanks. I guess I should have hit the wiki first.

They've got some nice images over there with some of the accessories and such. Neato burrito.

The newest Hyperchange (3 step) figure added to the line, Steeljaw, was found at retail today by yours truly. He was found at Toysrus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for 21.57$ cdn. This is usually a great indication that he would be hitting US shelves soon if not already. If you spot him, make sure to report him in your respective toy sightings threads.

william-james88 wrote:The newest Hyperchange (3 step) figure added to the line, Steeljaw, was found at retail today by yours truly. He was found at Toysrus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for 21.57$ cdn. This is usually a great indication that he would be hitting US shelves soon if not already. If you spot him, make sure to report him in your respective toy sightings threads.

That 3 step looks a helluva lot like Hot Spot to me?

Edit: hehe caught ya before the fix

I actually saw the 3 step Steel jaw at our TRU a few weeks ago and didn't realize it was news until it was front paged.

carytheone wrote:
Edit: hehe caught ya before the fix

I actually saw the 3 step Steel jaw at our TRU a few weeks ago and didn't realize it was news until it was front paged.

You ever have a doubt, take a pic and send it in. No one reported it so far.

william-james88 wrote:

carytheone wrote:
Edit: hehe caught ya before the fix

I actually saw the 3 step Steeljaw at our TRU a few weeks ago and didn't realize it was news until it was front paged.

You ever have a doubt, take a pic and send it in. No one reported it so far.

A week late and $3 short; story of my life.

Cool find though. He actually caught me eye as looking pretty good.

Huh, Yanno I just saw one of these AND Warrior class Jazz at a Toys r us in south florida, keep an eye out.

william-james88 wrote:The newest Hyperchange (3 step) figure added to the line, Steeljaw, was found at retail today by yours truly. He was found at Toysrus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for 21.57$ cdn. This is usually a great indication that he would be hitting US shelves soon if not already. If you spot him, make sure to report him in your respective toy sightings threads.

Saw those guys in Toronto starting last week. I guess I give so few effs about these ugly things I failed to realize that it might be news.

william-james88 wrote:This is usually a great indication that he would be hitting US shelves soon if not already.

Um... http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ail/33072/

ScottyP wrote:

william-james88 wrote:This is usually a great indication that he would be hitting US shelves soon if not already.

Um... http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ail/33072/

Thats what happens when you try to do two posts at once (Hotspot and this guy)

I saw Hyperchange Steeljaw the other day at Target as well. I gotta say the paint apps on his face look really good.

Cobotron wrote:I saw Hyperchange Steeljaw the other day at Target as well. I gotta say the paint apps on his face look really good.

I'll give it that, but that's the only thing that is good on that toy.

Cobotron wrote:I saw Hyperchange Steeljaw the other day at Target as well. I gotta say the paint apps on his face look really good.

I can confirm he has hit the states as well. Saw him again at the TRU today. He is a pretty good looking 3 step changer to boot. They also restocked those gigantic 3 step Bees. Good grief that is one massive toy.

carytheone wrote:

Cobotron wrote:I saw Hyperchange Steeljaw the other day at Target as well. I gotta say the paint apps on his face look really good.

I can confirm he has hit the states as well. Saw him again at the TRU today. He is a pretty good looking 3 step changer to boot. They also restocked those gigantic 3 step Bees. Good grief that is one massive toy.

Haha, well we also did news it when it happened the first time: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-robots-in-disguise-hyperchange-steeljaw-sighted-at-retail/33072/

william-james88 wrote:Haha, well we also did news it when it happened the first time: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-robots-in-disguise-hyperchange-steeljaw-sighted-at-retail/33072/

I knew I saw that somewhere. I couldn't find it on my phone. Anyways, I thought you were the first confirmed sighting on seibertron. hahaha

Now let's talk about them minicons. I feel an irrational need to own those.

carytheone wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Haha, well we also did news it when it happened the first time: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-robots-in-disguise-hyperchange-steeljaw-sighted-at-retail/33072/

I knew I saw that somewhere. I couldn't find it on my phone. Anyways, I thought you were the first confirmed sighting on seibertron. hahaha

Now let's talk about them minicons. I feel an irrational need to own those.

Man me too! And I am dying to know what that secret figure looks like and how it works with the clear extra gear.

I have no clue why I am this excited for this. I like when a collect them all aspect is rewarding like this. I remember the podcast was talking about Hasbro adapting their build a figure model from the Marvel Legends line and this is kind of it in a small way.

And yeah, my sighting was the first at Canadian retail, probably wasn't necessary on second thought since so few care for these 3 steps that you'd imagine the amount of canadians caring would be even smaller.