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[SpikeyTigertron]

No sightings of the 10 pack yet?

[Optimum Supreme]

Better camera-mode I guess, but I still prefer "them" to look identical (minus the shutter ab, of course.)

Well good thing the regular retail one is around then

Really? Where?

Honestly, I've never seen anything like this, a toy company that doesn't want to sell its toys.

What rock have you been living under? Hasbro's been "putting out" stuff that never shows up in stores in sufficient numbers for the better part of a decade now. Frankly, other than Refracktor they've actually been doing much better as of Siege, but they just didn't pack enough of him into cases to make up for all the greedy Gusses grabbing multiples before the cases are even unpacked so the rest of us are stuck with nothing.

[Cyberpath]

Better camera-mode I guess, but I still prefer "them" to look identical (minus the shutter ab, of course.)

Well good thing the regular retail one is around then

Really? Where?

Honestly, I've never seen anything like this, a toy company that doesn't want to sell its toys.

What rock have you been living under? Hasbro's been "putting out" stuff that never shows up in stores in sufficient numbers for the better part of a decade now. Frankly, other than Refracktor they've actually been doing much better as of Siege, but they just didn't pack enough of him into cases to make up for all the greedy Gusses grabbing multiples before the cases are even unpacked so the rest of us are stuck with nothing.

I had been buying everything from Takara. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ But ever since the "brand unification" thing there's no reason to wait for them because (at least in theory) Hasbro's releases come out first.

It's also Skyfire. I don't think it's scalpers... I pre-ordered Skyfire on February(!) yet Amazon failed to deliver and I can't find him anywhere in-stock. And Reflector didn't even have pre-orders.

Anyway, I've kind of lost interest in the latter (I'm not going to chase Hasbro around) and I'm starting to wonder if it's a good thing that Skyfire never delivered.

I don't like these games. Hasbro can learn something from Takara, TT always has a clear release date and they actually follow through.

[Cobotron]

PURPLEY PURPLE-DEE-PURP!!



As you can see, I'm trying to decide whether to keep this crew in lieu of that sweet box set.

[Cyberpath]

PURPLEY PURPLE-DEE-PURP!!



As you can see, I'm trying to decide whether to keep this crew in lieu of that sweet box set.

You can use them as generic workforce / warriors. Or mix and match with the "toy" edition.

[Wireless_Phantom]

PURPLEY PURPLE-DEE-PURP!!



As you can see, I'm trying to decide whether to keep this crew in lieu of that sweet box set.

You can use them as generic workforce / warriors. Or mix and match with the "toy" edition.

If you remove the lens piece from them they match the generic Decepticons from the flash back episode reasonably well. They even turn into boxes!

[Sabrblade]

Yeah, I'm going with the idea of getting both three of the retail Reflectors and the toy-based 3-pack in order to have a good 6-member group of Photons.

[Cobotron]

PURPLEY PURPLE-DEE-PURP!!

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As you can see, I'm trying to decide whether to keep this crew in lieu of that sweet box set.

You can use them as generic workforce / warriors. Or mix and match with the "toy" edition.

Minions are always cool for cannon fodder!
And I'm never afraid to scramble!

I was kinda thinking, this crew for the MP shelf, the Box set Bunch for the Microman shelf, and keep the BotCon set as they are on the Gen shelf.
First World probs, amiright?!

[blackeyedprime]

Refraktor toy color is a definite must for me, likely pick up just one of the toon colored guys.

Blue streaks alt is still not for me, will probably pick a barricade and then I'll have 1 car from the siege line up.

[sol magnus]

Better camera-mode I guess, but I still prefer "them" to look identical (minus the shutter ab, of course.)

Well good thing the regular retail one is around then

Really? Where?

Honestly, I've never seen anything like this, a toy company that doesn't want to sell its toys.

What rock have you been living under? Hasbro's been "putting out" stuff that never shows up in stores in sufficient numbers for the better part of a decade now. Frankly, other than Refracktor they've actually been doing much better as of Siege, but they just didn't pack enough of him into cases to make up for all the greedy Gusses grabbing multiples before the cases are even unpacked so the rest of us are stuck with nothing.

I have three store bought Refraktors. And have seen him since. To be fair, the first two were from a case that had just come out to the floor and I opened it and bought both of em.

Apparently, it's all about the ordering.

[Hellscream9999]

Better camera-mode I guess, but I still prefer "them" to look identical (minus the shutter ab, of course.)

Well good thing the regular retail one is around then

Really? Where?

Honestly, I've never seen anything like this, a toy company that doesn't want to sell its toys.

What rock have you been living under? Hasbro's been "putting out" stuff that never shows up in stores in sufficient numbers for the better part of a decade now. Frankly, other than Refracktor they've actually been doing much better as of Siege, but they just didn't pack enough of him into cases to make up for all the greedy Gusses grabbing multiples before the cases are even unpacked so the rest of us are stuck with nothing.

I have three store bought Refraktors. And have seen him since. To be fair, the first two were from a case that had just come out to the floor and I opened it and bought both of em.

Apparently, it's all about the ordering.

yeah the biggest issue is that hasbro rolled out the stupid revision case way too early

I understand why it exists, but, as the wave is brand new, it should never have seen the light of day this soon

[frogbat]

This reflector leaves me confused lol. I like the camera mode and parts, prefer the uniform cartoon colours.

I wouldn’t be surprised if they do another release in that combination.

[Skritz]

I'm never getting that Redwing, aren't I?

[Cyberpath]

I had been buying everything from Takara. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ But ever since the "brand unification" thing there's no reason to wait for them because (at least in theory) Hasbro's releases come out first.

It's also Skyfire. I don't think it's scalpers... I pre-ordered Skyfire on February(!) yet Amazon failed to deliver and I can't find him anywhere in-stock. And Reflector didn't even have pre-orders.

Anyway, I've kind of lost interest in the latter (I'm not going to chase Hasbro around) and I'm starting to wonder if it's a good thing that Skyfire never delivered.

I don't like these games. Hasbro can learn something from Takara, TT always has a clear release date and they actually follow through.

Reflector is available directly from Amazon right now, he wasn't just an hour ago! You see? Once you play hard to get they chase after you.

And I have a $10 discount because they failed to ship Skyfire.

[sol magnus]

I had been buying everything from Takara. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ But ever since the "brand unification" thing there's no reason to wait for them because (at least in theory) Hasbro's releases come out first.

It's also Skyfire. I don't think it's scalpers... I pre-ordered Skyfire on February(!) yet Amazon failed to deliver and I can't find him anywhere in-stock. And Reflector didn't even have pre-orders.

Anyway, I've kind of lost interest in the latter (I'm not going to chase Hasbro around) and I'm starting to wonder if it's a good thing that Skyfire never delivered.

I don't like these games. Hasbro can learn something from Takara, TT always has a clear release date and they actually follow through.

Reflector is available directly from Amazon right now, he wasn't just an hour ago! You see? Once you play hard to get they chase after you.

And I have a $10 discount because they failed to ship Skyfire.

Umm, yay Amazon?

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

You know looking at the rainmakers like that, if you added Starscream and skywarp you'd have the Seeker Sentai

Actually, I think Redwing works better than Starscream.

[Agamemnon]

I know it's hectic with all of the SDCC reveals coming up but if anyone could provide some insight I would be grateful: I've had Seige Jetfire on preorder from BBTS for a while and was expecting him in stock early this month. Haven't seen anything as of yet. I'm just being impatient but has anyone received their preordered Seige Jetfire through BBTS?

I don't have him preordered because of cough cough a certain planet, but more than likely they just haven't gotten their shipment yet. This happened with the recent MP+ Wheeljack who was supposed to come out in February, and BBTS didn't get their stock until last month even though other retailers got the figure in March. So it's more than likely just a core distribution issue with Jetfire. It not being sold out would more than likely point to that rather than them potentially just not filling your order

In the past, I have sometimes received an earlier shipment of figures than a lot of others. My suspicion is that BBTS sometimes ships product via air freight to get it in earlier (a bit more expensive...well, probably a lot more expensive) and the rest comes in literally on the slow boat from China. I don't know for sure that this happens, but I did work for a company that did that a lot.

That said, I still have Jetfire showing as pre-order arriving in July. As soon as he gets here, I will likely ship my POL...

Also, these reveals are insane. I am having trouble keeping up on the exclusives. (Already missed Ectotron, I believe. I did get Redwing today. But, I need that Refraktor...)

[Hellscream9999]

I know it's hectic with all of the SDCC reveals coming up but if anyone could provide some insight I would be grateful: I've had Seige Jetfire on preorder from BBTS for a while and was expecting him in stock early this month. Haven't seen anything as of yet. I'm just being impatient but has anyone received their preordered Seige Jetfire through BBTS?

I don't have him preordered because of cough cough a certain planet, but more than likely they just haven't gotten their shipment yet. This happened with the recent MP+ Wheeljack who was supposed to come out in February, and BBTS didn't get their stock until last month even though other retailers got the figure in March. So it's more than likely just a core distribution issue with Jetfire. It not being sold out would more than likely point to that rather than them potentially just not filling your order

In the past, I have sometimes received an earlier shipment of figures than a lot of others. My suspicion is that BBTS sometimes ships product via air freight to get it in earlier (a bit more expensive...well, probably a lot more expensive) and the rest comes in literally on the slow boat from China. I don't know for sure that this happens, but I did work for a company that did that a lot.

That said, I still have Jetfire showing as pre-order arriving in July. As soon as he gets here, I will likely ship my POL...

Also, these reveals are insane. I am having trouble keeping up on the exclusives. (Already missed Ectotron, I believe. I did get Redwing today. But, I need that Refraktor...)

pulse has him instock https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers/products/transformers-generations-collaborative-ghostbusters-mash-up-ecto-1-ectotron

[bluecatcinema]

I have to say, I really like that new addition for Astrotrain. It's a nice change for a classic style.

[Skritz]

What do you guys think the aftermarket price for Redwing is going to be?

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

Probably not as bad as for Combiner Wars limbs

[RodimusConvoy13]

What do you guys think the aftermarket price for Redwing is going to be?

Why are you looking at aftermarket?

Getting a Redcard is really easy. Bring in a blank check to Target(this was actually a few years ago, so you might not even have to that anymore) and they will send you a Redcard debit card. Comes right out of your checking account and you save 5% on everything you buy. If you don't have one, and you can get one, you should. I've never regretted getting one.

[o.supreme]

What do you guys think the aftermarket price for Redwing is going to be?

Why are you looking at aftermarket?

Getting a Redcard is really easy. Bring in a blank check to Target(this was actually a few years ago, so you might not even have to that anymore) and they will send you a Redcard debit card. Comes right out of your checking account and you save 5% on everything you buy. If you don't have one, and you can get one, you should. I've never regretted getting one.

He lives in Canada, I don't think Canadian residents (or anyone else outside the US for that matter) have access to apply for a Red Card.

Question to those outside the US- Has there been precedent for other retailers to sell items that are exclusive to target for we US residents? My best guess would be patient and wait (I know that is hard)

I have the Debit version of the Target Red Card (have for about 3 years), and I have no interest in Redwing. If it turns out not to be available elsewhere, I would not mind acting as a conduit for other fans as long as all shipping expenses are fully compensated. But I'd want to still wait and see about availability outside Target, so you all don't have to pay a ton on shipping.

[RodimusConvoy13]

What do you guys think the aftermarket price for Redwing is going to be?

Why are you looking at aftermarket?

Getting a Redcard is really easy. Bring in a blank check to Target(this was actually a few years ago, so you might not even have to that anymore) and they will send you a Redcard debit card. Comes right out of your checking account and you save 5% on everything you buy. If you don't have one, and you can get one, you should. I've never regretted getting one.

He lives in Canada, I don't think Canadian residents (or anyone else outside the US for that matter) have access to apply for a Red Card.

Ah. Hopefully they'll be a retail outlet in Canada that gets Redwing.

[SpikeyTigertron]

With the amount of things I buy at Target I *should* have a Redcard tbh.... I find it funny they were release *too* early with no strings attached, and now they're "extra exclusive" I wonder how much of their stock they blew through....