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[Cobotron]

Yesterday,10/04/19 Central Target, Omaha NE:
I find Thundercracker on the shelf. I'm excited. I proceed to checkout. After hearing of the Street Date issues, I decide to have good faith and carry on with out an older inventory item to scan in it's place. Self check out computer instantly locks upon scanning. Self checkout attendant comes, enters codes, and says" Sorry. You can't purchase this today!", and abruptly rips the box directly from my hands, and walks away scolding the stock room over her radio. I leave frustrated.

Today,10/05/19 North Target, Omaha Ne:
I find Thundercracker on the shelf. I'm excited. I proceed to checkout. This time I grab a Megatron to use as a scan dummy. I scan Megatron, and the self check out computer instantly locks upon scanning. Self checkout attendant comes, enters codes, and says" Sorry. You can't purchase this today". She then takes Thundercracker and scans him. Same thing. Attendant says with a smile "We could hold this for you until tomorrow". I reply, "Yes, that would be lovely! Thank you.".

Target employees:
A. Learn the **** to read. If it says don't put it out. Don't!
B. Learn a thing or two from Attendant 2. Smile, be kind, and offer the customer the next viable option.

Thank you Attendant 2. I appreciate you.

[Sentinel_Primal]

Yesterday,10/04/19 Central Target, Omaha NE:
I find Thundercracker on the shelf. I'm excited. I proceed to checkout. After hearing of the Street Date issues, I decide to have good faith and carry on with out an older inventory item to scan in it's place. Self check out computer instantly locks upon scanning. Self checkout attendant comes, enters codes, and says" Sorry. You can't purchase this today!", and abruptly rips the box directly from my hands, and walks away scolding the stock room over her radio. I leave frustrated.

Today,10/05/19 North Target, Omaha Ne:
I find Thundercracker on the shelf. I'm excited. I proceed to checkout. This time I grab a Megatron to use as a scan dummy. I scan Megatron, and the self check out computer instantly locks upon scanning. Self checkout attendant comes, enters codes, and says" Sorry. You can't purchase this today". She then takes Thundercracker and scans him. Same thing. Attendant says with a smile "We could hold this for you until tomorrow". I reply, "Yes, that would be lovely! Thank you.".

Target employees:
A. Learn the **** to read. If it says don't put it out. Don't!
B. Learn a thing or two from Attendant 2. Smile, be kind, and offer the customer the next viable option.

Thank you Attendant 2. I appreciate you.

Something similar to the first instance happened to my friend this week. He went to buy Springer (which I'd already done a week prior at that very Target) but was told he couldn't buy it because of a streetdate issue. Then the next day I went to that Target for some stuff and figured I'd check the Transformers section and Springer was back on the shelf once again

[Rainmaker]

I've never had trouble with street date at Target but I have had trouble with new product not scanning properly because of some problem with the price

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Yesterday,10/04/19 Central Target, Omaha NE:
I find Thundercracker on the shelf. I'm excited. I proceed to checkout. After hearing of the Street Date issues, I decide to have good faith and carry on with out an older inventory item to scan in it's place. Self check out computer instantly locks upon scanning. Self checkout attendant comes, enters codes, and says" Sorry. You can't purchase this today!", and abruptly rips the box directly from my hands, and walks away scolding the stock room over her radio. I leave frustrated.

Today,10/05/19 North Target, Omaha Ne:
I find Thundercracker on the shelf. I'm excited. I proceed to checkout. This time I grab a Megatron to use as a scan dummy. I scan Megatron, and the self check out computer instantly locks upon scanning. Self checkout attendant comes, enters codes, and says" Sorry. You can't purchase this today". She then takes Thundercracker and scans him. Same thing. Attendant says with a smile "We could hold this for you until tomorrow". I reply, "Yes, that would be lovely! Thank you.".

Target employees:
A. Learn the **** to read. If it says don't put it out. Don't!
B. Learn a thing or two from Attendant 2. Smile, be kind, and offer the customer the next viable option.

Thank you Attendant 2. I appreciate you.

Exact same thing happened with a cyberverse Scraplet today for me! Except the Target lady was really sweet and entered the price and let me take him.

Target can be a crap shoot sometimes

[Jeddostotle7]

Yeah, I've found Thundercracker 3 times so far (the third time at the same location as the first, despite the fact I'd already tried and failed to buy it there and I thought they would've put it back in the backroom already), the first time on its own forgetting about potential streetdates, the second time using Megatron as a scan dummy, the third time using Starscream as the scan dummy, and all three times the streetdate prevented me from buying. So... with my experience + Sentinel Primal's friend being unable to buy Springer... did they just outright stop any Siege Voyagers from being sold at all until 10/06????

[Sentinel_Primal]

Yeah, I've found Thundercracker 3 times so far (the third time at the same location as the first, despite the fact I'd already tried and failed to buy it there and I thought they would've put it back in the backroom already), the first time on its own forgetting about potential streetdates, the second time using Megatron as a scan dummy, the third time using Starscream as the scan dummy, and all three times the streetdate prevented me from buying. So... with my experience + Sentinel Primal's friend being unable to buy Springer... did they just outright stop any Siege Voyagers from being sold at all until 10/06????

Wait, as in Megatron and Starscream wouldn't scan? Because if so, that wouldn't surprise me. They may have seen 10/06 as the release date and someone could have assumed that meant all voyagers weren't releasable until then

[Flashwave]

Amazon delivered my Mirage today. I am really excited with him. The Bot mode is awesome, I love his blocky but streamlined proportiin, I think he has one of the best weapons loadouts in mainline Siege with a really cool Rocket Launcher, although I do wish it had an articulated handle and could aim up, I like the Transformation and how all the wheels and stuff flip flop places, and despite the caveat that it is a really sucky race car, I like the car mode. To me, it has a lot more in common with a Dragster than the F1 Racer he id trying to mimic, and I almost wish they went more into that motif knowing the comptomises made to the car, but they woulda been lambasted for that too so its a lose-lose. The transparent legs are a thing, buts not overly noticablr bring such a dark colorso I like it.

[chuckdawg1999]

Amazon delivered my Mirage today. I am really excited with him. The Bot mode is awesome, I love his blocky but streamlined proportiin, I think he has one of the best weapons loadouts in mainline Siege with a really cool Rocket Launcher, although I do wish it had an articulated handle and could aim up, I like the Transformation and how all the wheels and stuff flip flop places, and despite the caveat that it is a really sucky race car, I like the car mode. To me, it has a lot more in common with a Dragster than the F1 Racer he id trying to mimic, and I almost wish they went more into that motif knowing the comptomises made to the car, but they woulda been lambasted for that too so its a lose-lose. The transparent legs are a thing, buts not overly noticablr bring such a dark colorso I like it.

May I ask when you ordered yours?

[Flashwave]

Amazon delivered my Mirage today. I am really excited with him. The Bot mode is awesome, I love his blocky but streamlined proportiin, I think he has one of the best weapons loadouts in mainline Siege with a really cool Rocket Launcher, although I do wish it had an articulated handle and could aim up, I like the Transformation and how all the wheels and stuff flip flop places, and despite the caveat that it is a really sucky race car, I like the car mode. To me, it has a lot more in common with a Dragster than the F1 Racer he id trying to mimic, and I almost wish they went more into that motif knowing the comptomises made to the car, but they woulda been lambasted for that too so its a lose-lose. The transparent legs are a thing, buts not overly noticablr bring such a dark colorso I like it.

May I ask when you ordered yours?

Long time ago, galaxy far far away?

*checks his order history*

Feb 16 preorder. Is this a new thing? Has he not hit mass circulation yet? Should I be taking pictures and sending it into nees? I bever know when I have sonething early, I am always so far behind usually

[triKlops]

Got Barricade in Friday, Mirage in today. Both from Amazon; Barricade ordered recently, Mirage ordered months ago.

[Flashwave]

Got Barricade in Friday, Mirage in today. Both from Amazon; Barricade ordered recently, Mirage ordered months ago.

Aww, I missed him? *Backorders Barricade*

I guess I should mention Walmart shipped me Bluestreak as well though, so I got A Datson this weekend.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Amazon delivered my Mirage today. I am really excited with him. The Bot mode is awesome, I love his blocky but streamlined proportiin, I think he has one of the best weapons loadouts in mainline Siege with a really cool Rocket Launcher, although I do wish it had an articulated handle and could aim up, I like the Transformation and how all the wheels and stuff flip flop places, and despite the caveat that it is a really sucky race car, I like the car mode. To me, it has a lot more in common with a Dragster than the F1 Racer he id trying to mimic, and I almost wish they went more into that motif knowing the comptomises made to the car, but they woulda been lambasted for that too so its a lose-lose. The transparent legs are a thing, buts not overly noticablr bring such a dark colorso I like it.

May I ask when you ordered yours?

Long time ago, galaxy far far away?

*checks his order history*

Feb 16 preorder. Is this a new thing? Has he not hit mass circulation yet? Should I be taking pictures and sending it into nees? I bever know when I have sonething early, I am always so far behind usually

He's slowly starting to arrive along with Barricade and Impactor, both online and in stores. Of course, depending on what each store has backlogged it may be while before saturation.

[Sideswipe G-Win]

Is anyone else unhappy that the Cybertronian look was just dropped in favour of Earth modes? I'm all G1 and I love the new reveals for Earthrise, but I'm really bummed out that most of the G1 Autobot roster won't be finished in the Cybetronian forms. Has there been any word on this from Hasbro? (I'm new, so please no flame-blasts for my not being up to date!)

[Seibertron]

This past week at New York Comic-Con, Hasbro had an unboxing event for the remaining Transformers War for Cybertron SIEGE products for Fall 2019. Seibertron.com attended the event and we are now able to share the pictures with all of you. The figures we got to unbox were Leader Class Astrotrain, Voyager Class Apeface, Deluxe Class Spinister and Crosshairs, Battle Masters Rung and Singe, and Micromasters Rumble, Ratbat, Direct-Hit and Power Punch. Some of the highlights are below. You can check out the full gallery of 200 images from the unboxing event in our NYCC 2019 event gallery section or by clicking on any of the images below.

[Emerje]

Is anyone else unhappy that the Cybertronian look was just dropped in favour of Earth modes? I'm all G1 and I love the new reveals for Earthrise, but I'm really bummed out that most of the G1 Autobot roster won't be finished in the Cybetronian forms. Has there been any word on this from Hasbro? (I'm new, so please no flame-blasts for my not being up to date!)

The way things are going I'm guessing the third part will be movie based or later meaning a return to Cybertronian/futuristic alt modes. Whether they did Earthrise now or as the third part with some planet hopping in between they were always going to do Earth based line as part of the trilogy. And really, was anyone expecting mini Masterpieces? I'm very happy with the progression of War for Cybertron.

Emerje

[Ironhidensh]

Is anyone else unhappy that the Cybertronian look was just dropped in favour of Earth modes? I'm all G1 and I love the new reveals for Earthrise, but I'm really bummed out that most of the G1 Autobot roster won't be finished in the Cybetronian forms. Has there been any word on this from Hasbro? (I'm new, so please no flame-blasts for my not being up to date!)

Nope. I’m super happy. The couple of Seige figures I actually kept for myself are now getting tossed to my kids. I cared very little for siege, and Earthrise is like a breath of fresh air.



That said, if the siege line sold well for Hasbro, I wouldn’t be surprised to see some more of these cybertronian forms showing up later on. Only time will tell, but Hasbro loves money far more than they love consistency.

[Lore Keeper]

Is anyone else unhappy that the Cybertronian look was just dropped in favour of Earth modes? I'm all G1 and I love the new reveals for Earthrise, but I'm really bummed out that most of the G1 Autobot roster won't be finished in the Cybetronian forms. Has there been any word on this from Hasbro? (I'm new, so please no flame-blasts for my not being up to date!)

The way things are going I'm guessing the third part will be movie based or later meaning a return to Cybertronian/futuristic alt modes. Whether they did Earthrise now or as the third part with some planet hopping in between they were always going to do Earth based line as part of the trilogy. And really, was anyone expecting mini Masterpieces? I'm very happy with the progression of War for Cybertron.

Emerje

I'm kind of torn on the reveal. The Earthrise figures are phenomenal, but I was expecting the War for Cybertron trilogy to actually take place (at least mostly) on cybertron, during the civil war. I was looking forward to seeing the war more fleshed out and getting those Cybertronian modes everyone was expecting (like Bumblebee's). I also worry that with ER being so staunchly G1 in theme, we won't be getting any more nods to other continuities like Galaxy Upgrade Prime. So, I don't dislike Earthrise in any way, just wish we got more of something different.

[emlit]

Is anyone else unhappy that the Cybertronian look was just dropped in favour of Earth modes? I'm all G1 and I love the new reveals for Earthrise, but I'm really bummed out that most of the G1 Autobot roster won't be finished in the Cybetronian forms. Has there been any word on this from Hasbro? (I'm new, so please no flame-blasts for my not being up to date!)

I’ve mentioned it numerous times before, so many are probably tired of me discussing it - but since you brought it up, yes, I was very disappointed when I found out Earthrise would include yet more 80’s-inspired designs. I was hoping the entire trilogy would include Cybertronian alt modes. I think there is a wealth of opportunity there which needs further exploration.

[Randomhero]

Is anyone else unhappy that the Cybertronian look was just dropped in favour of Earth modes? I'm all G1 and I love the new reveals for Earthrise, but I'm really bummed out that most of the G1 Autobot roster won't be finished in the Cybetronian forms. Has there been any word on this from Hasbro? (I'm new, so please no flame-blasts for my not being up to date!)

Not really. Feels more like siege was the first episode of the cartoon. Earthrise is the rest of season one and two and part three will be released around the time Unicron is put out and I’m wagering that’s gonna be a heavy season three

Hasbro never said once that intended to do everyone from 84 in siege and I hate to break it to everyone but they’re not going to get everyone else in Earthrise and part three. They will probably complete the 84 cast because there’s only a few left not including all the minibots but dont expect they’re gonna complete casts like 1985. They did 98% of the Decepticons in one line which is great but fairly easy when the Decepticons were half the size the autobots

[gothsaurus]

Yeah, I'm definitely disappointed that it appears to have switched focus to Earth without doing all of the heavy-hitters from the cast. BUT I'm hoping — like with combiners and headmasters — that there will still be some peppered in as the trilogy continues.

While I am excited at how good these earth modes look, it's a tragic missed opportunity that Hasbro apparently skipped the Cybertron modes for Wheeljack, Jazz and Bee. I'm holding out hopes these may show up in a box set or Pulse exclusive or such. (MTMTE box set with conductor rods accessories anyone??)
Seriously — Aside from the tetrajets, those seems like the entire reason you would do a line of Cybertronian vehicles. Everything else would be just icing.

Now I'll be hoping for "mini-masterpieces" for all the major players, though these second season guys are VERY welcome to me. (Not to mention obscure mail order characters. Bravo.) Honestly, anything from the Diaclone toy line being done justice is absolute tops.

Also, the way they are including accessories to give nods to specific episodes — like the skis and blaster for Cliffjumper — is very well thought out. Props.

The playability of blast effects, ramps (for Hoist), and modular accessories — absolutely dynamite. Hasbro is on its A-game.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Any reason why they're using EU packaging for the unboxing (no tm and warning in 26 languages!)?

And I found something interesting: the product codes for the Battle Masters and Apeface are in the same region as the Earthrise Wave 1 codes E71**, while the rest are past that with E82**. Pulled up maybe?

[Seibertron]

Any reason why they're using EU packaging for the unboxing (no tm and warning in 26 languages!)?

It is my understanding that will be the standard going forward.

[AllNewSuperRobot]

Is anyone else unhappy that the Cybertronian look was just dropped in favour of Earth modes? I'm all G1 and I love the new reveals for Earthrise, but I'm really bummed out that most of the G1 Autobot roster won't be finished in the Cybetronian forms. Has there been any word on this from Hasbro? (I'm new, so please no flame-blasts for my not being up to date!)

Absolutely. Other than the SIEGE Tetrajets, the Original WFC line (parallel with the games) is exactly what this one should have been. Which only now serves to highlight the massive shortcomings of SIEGE in general.

They purposely skipped out the Autobots that had Real Cybertronian modes from the Sunbow pilot, so they could just flog "futuristic cars" instead. Pure laziness from the design team. The half hearted attempt at a Cybertronian Autobot line have been scrapped altogether now, in favour of more 80's visual relics.

The "Flier" Decepticons, Micro/Battlemasters and Weaponisers were the only really authentic part of this entire line. I'd include Jetfire and Omega Supreme in that but they aren't purposely SIEGE designs, in as much as original figure updates that could have existed in any line.

[ZeroWolf]

Any reason why they're using EU packaging for the unboxing (no tm and warning in 26 languages!)?

And I found something interesting: the product codes for the Battle Masters and Apeface are in the same region as the Earthrise Wave 1 codes E71**, while the rest are past that with E82**. Pulled up maybe?

Thats what I thought when we learnt that Astrotrain was being repackaged in Earthrise wave 1 as well as Siege

[Cobotron]

Finished what will be my Siege Seeker Squadron by picking up Thundercracker over the weekend.
I'm lovin' this crew!