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News Credits: 56 · by **Nathaniel Prime** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 4:24 pm

I found SS Blackout and SS Barricade for 4$ and 3$ respectively. Brand new and in their boxes. They are both fantastic figures, if a bit fiddly.

On a side note, also found a brand new Siege Sideswipe there for 8$, but didn't pick him up. Maybe next time

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 4:38 pm

Not sure where I'm supposed to talk about this guy. :lol:

Here or the Bee Movie toy thread. But, he's Studio Series, so I'll put it here.

From the get go I thought he looked neat., but was always on the fence about whether or not I'd pick him up. Well while hunting other TF prey, and in an impulsive fit of plastic crackheadedness, I got him!.

So pleasantly surprised how cool he is. I'm not a movie fan, but I like a good toy. And this Prime is a really good toy. Aesthetically for me, he is the perfect combo of traditional Prime design and Movie madness. The transformation is really nice. Actually the perfect combo of what I just described for his aesthetics. A bold statement, but it's boardering on MP level. And unlike his SS Movie co-star, he tabs together like a dream. Clean as a whistle! The legs are a bit fiddly, and in truck mode there is an odd gap in the rear section.t There are a few other minor nits I could pick, but I won't, because none of them ruin the fun of this toy.
He has great articulation in bot mode. Especially the feet. Gotta love good foot articulation. He has well done and generous paint apps. And NO FAKE CHEST! Always a plus for a Prime figure. Just a solid Transformer in both modes.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 5:57 pm

Gorgeous!

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:32 pm

Cobotron wrote:Not sure where I'm supposed to talk about this guy.
Here or the Bee Movie toy thread. But, he's Studio Series, so I'll put it here.

From the get go I thought he looked neat., but was always on the fence about whether or not I'd pick him up. Well while hunting other TF prey, and in an impulsive fit of plastic crackheadedness, I got him!.

So pleasantly surprised how cool he is. I'm not a movie fan, but I like a good toy. And this Prime is a really good toy. Aesthetically for me, he is the perfect combo of traditional Prime design and Movie madness. The transformation is really nice. Actually the perfect combo of what I just described for his aesthetics. A bold statement, but it's boardering on MP level. And unlike his SS Movie co-star, he tabs together like a dream. Clean as a whistle! The legs are a bit fiddly, and in truck mode there is an odd gap in the rear section.t There are a few other minor nits I could pick, but I won't, because none of them ruin the fun of this toy.
He has great articulation in bot mode. Especially the feet. Gotta love good foot articulation. He has well done and generous paint apps. And NO FAKE CHEST! Always a plus for a Prime figure. Just a solid Transformer in both modes.

I hate you, and the horse you rode in on!!!!!!!![/jealousjellies]

Man oh man, I've been through the circuit of all 8 Walmart's and 3 Targets in my area 4 times in the last two weeks trying to find this guy. No dice. One store had a single Seige Soundwave and Starscream, and another store had one case of wave two siege deluxes. That's it. That's all I've found, and all I really want is Prime 38. Sure, I've got it preordered, but I'm old fashioned and still love to find figures in the store.

News Credits: 42 · by **Autobot N** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:48 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:Sure, I've got it preordered, but I'm old fashioned and still love to find figures in the store.

I wouldn't say that's old fashioned at all. Sure, online shopping is more convenient, but nothing beats the thrill of the hunt.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:14 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:I hate you, and the horse you rode in on!!!!!!!![/jealousjellies]

Man oh man, I've been through the circuit of all 8 Walmart's and 3 Targets in my area 4 times in the last two weeks trying to find this guy. No dice. One store had a single Seige Soundwave and Starscream, and another store had one case of wave two siege deluxes. That's it. That's all I've found, and all I really want is Prime 38. Sure, I've got it preordered, but I'm old fashioned and still love to find figures in the store.

I know you don't mean that, ol' buddy. Plus you've met my horse and you guys hit it off!

What's rediculous, my tale is almost exactly what you described. All those Walmarts, again and agin, over the past two weeks. I have been searching for the wave 2 Siege Voyagers, and after all that hunting this guy shows up. I think it's why I impulsively jumped on him. After all that effort, I wanted to bring home some kind of prize.

The good news is, no regrets! SS-38 is all that and a bag of chips!
Good hunting Densh! ;)^

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:48 pm

Nathaniel Prime wrote:I found SS Blackout and SS Barricade for 4$ and 3$ respectively. Brand new and in their boxes. They are both fantastic figures, if a bit fiddly.

On a side note, also found a brand new Siege Sideswipe there for 8$, but didn't pick him up. Maybe next time

How di you get a Blackout for 4$?! That's a ridiculous deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!

Ironhidensh wrote: One store had a single Seige Soundwave and Starscream, and another store had one case of wave two siege deluxes. That's it.

Thats amazing compared to what I have, which is absolutely nothing. All I have for siege is Wave 1 and the latest wave of Studio Series is the one with helicopter dropkick. Canada has had nothing remotely new for those lines in 3 months time at TRU or Walmart.

Oh and Cobo, I like my Primes the same way I like my women, with real chests.

by **Inactive_____** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 3:41 am

Cobotron wrote:Not sure where I'm supposed to talk about this guy.
Here or the Bee Movie toy thread. But, he's Studio Series, so I'll put it here.

From the get go I thought he looked neat., but was always on the fence about whether or not I'd pick him up. Well while hunting other TF prey, and in an impulsive fit of plastic crackheadedness, I got him!.

Boo! Jealous. We don't get him till April here :c

Cobotron wrote: The legs are a bit fiddly, and in truck mode there is an odd gap in the rear section.

I think from reviews I've seen you can store the gun in between the legs to help fill out that gap and integrate it a bit more.

News Credits: 56 · by **Nathaniel Prime** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 6:17 am

Woohoo, found him yesterday!

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:45 pm

Hey Cobo! Check what I found today:

Now, everybody, sing with me:

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:47 pm

Hallelujah!! :PRAY:

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 5:16 pm

Alternately, "Halleluyah":

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 5:24 pm

Seriously, this guy is such a badass. This is the movie Prime I've wanted since 2007!

I'm super happy.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 5:58 pm

Optimus and Rampage showed up at my Walmart as well, 4 of each. The Prime figure in robot mode looks just as hideous in hand as he did in pictures, but I'm softening on the truck mode a bit.

I wasn't gonna collect the SS Constructicons, but seeing Rampage and Scrapmetal next to each other kinda makes me want to...

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 6:13 pm

Took Scrapmetal to work. Hot dang, he's the best deluxe this line has given us since Jazz, though he still doesn't beat him

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:29 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Took Scrapmetal to work. Hot dang, he's the best deluxe this line has given us since Jazz, though he still doesn't beat him

Do his instructions include steps to turn him into a part of Devastator?

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:31 pm

yep

News Credits: 6 · by **Ig89ninja** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:10 pm

Since almost nobody has done size comparisons with the limbs of Devastator, I have took it upon myself to show their scale >:oP

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:26 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:yep

I'm glad they do, I didn't look, and I haven't worried about it yet since it's gonna be a year before he combines.

Thanks Ig89ninja, he's gonna make a great forearm

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:34 pm

by **CobraLaLaLaLaLa** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:39 pm

Looks like Battle Damaged Megatron made it into stores finally

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:55 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:Optimus and Rampage showed up at my Walmart as well, 4 of each.

That wouldn't happen to be in the Chicago area, would it? I'm 0-for-a-bunch looking for Rampage and Scrapmetal.

News Credits: 42 · by **TF-fan kev777** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:04 pm

Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:Optimus and Rampage showed up at my Walmart as well, 4 of each.

That wouldn't happen to be in the Chicago area, would it? I'm 0-for-a-bunch looking for Rampage and Scrapmetal.

I've seen Rampage in a few places in the far south suburbs where I live, I work in the NW burbs (commute is a bitch) and will let you know if I spot any there tomorrow. No sign of Scrapmetal at in either area so far for me. Just copter Dropkick. Lots and lots of copter Dropkick.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:40 pm

Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:Optimus and Rampage showed up at my Walmart as well, 4 of each.

That wouldn't happen to be in the Chicago area, would it? I'm 0-for-a-bunch looking for Rampage and Scrapmetal.

No, unfortunately I'm doing time in a hellhole called Albany, Georgia. Way down South. :-(

I can pick up a Rampage for you at cost if you don't want to wait, just have to pay for the figure and shipping.

News Credits: 56 · by **Nathaniel Prime** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 10:09 am

william-james88 wrote:

Thanks, needed that ( I love cats btw, they're awesome

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CobraLaLaLaLaLa wrote:Looks like Battle Damaged Megatron made it into stores finally

TFW2005 says that he was found in a Target here in Florida. I checked my local Targets and haven't found anything new besides the new Leaders (Jetfire is huge btw)

Ironically enough, nothing new Siege related there either. Walmart on the other hand has all the new stuff, like SS38 BUMBLEBEE PRIME and Rampage, and the Wave 2 Deluxes and Voyagers of Siege

I expected Target to have the new guys first, since that was what usually happens.

In any case, happy hunting guys!