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News Credits: 2024 · by **Hotrod** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 5:53 pm

We have some news for fans in the United Kingdom about Transformers Movie Nightwatch Optimus Prime and the Optimus Prime and Bumblebee two pack. According to Sol Fury of TFW2005 the newest Argos catalogue (out tomorrow, has both Leader Nightwatch Optimus Prime and the Voyager Optimus Prime and Concept Camaro Bumblebee listed as "only at Argos" items. The Optimus Prime and Bumblebee pack will be released in August according to the catalogue. To find out when these items hit store shelves check out the Seibertron.com Toy Section.

by **juan_anting2x** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:03 pm

do we have any news yet on when the 2 pack bb and optimus prime will hit the philippines?
thanks!
just inquiring..

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:47 pm

That seems to depend on whether or not you guys have Argos stores.

News Credits: 1 · by **softimus_prime** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:55 pm

1337W422102 wrote:That seems to depend on whether or not you guys have Argos stores.

too bad we dont even have target here... maybe we'll just check hobby shops and customer friendlt toy stores (i mean not the one on the mall...)

News Credits: 1 · by **Brakethrough** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:14 pm

What did they do? drop every company's name in a hat and just draw for each figure until there was nothing left?

by **XEN0** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:24 pm

what exactly is an argos store is it like target or what?

by **Masterchip** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:39 pm

Argos?
I guess I'll have to ask my UK friend to help then :MAD:

News Credits: 32 · by **UltraPrimal** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:45 pm

Damb I hoping to get the repaint as I already have Robo-Vision Prime and I don't like getting 2 figures that are so similar. What is Argos anyway?

News Credits: 9 · by **Zeds** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:51 pm

There you go UK. Some exclusives that are finally spread around a bit.

by **Dispensor** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:52 pm

Does that mean they won't be available in the states?

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:00 pm

UltraPrimal wrote:Damb I hoping to get the repaint as I already have Robo-Vision Prime and I don't like getting 2 figures that are so similar. What is Argos anyway?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argos_%28retailer%29

Dispensor wrote:Does that mean they won't be available in the states?

Well it doesn't really say one way or the other.
On the one hand, it could mean it's a UK exclusive, period.
On the other, it could mean it's exclusive to Argos in the UK and no other stores there could carry it.

I guess we'll find out in coming days. I'm going to guess that it's the first one though.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:12 pm

Just wondering, but are there pictures of Nightwatch Optimus Prime?(sorry, i've missed out on quite alot, been gone for a month!)

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 1:14 am

Oh well looks like i wont be getting Nightwatch Prime then. Now i can save the money for something else. Not to upset about the Prime BB one. I already have both those figures. Nice to see the UK getting some stuff. Now all we need if for japan to stop getting so many and every one will be happy.

by **kendragon** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 3:20 am

Just looking at that Voyager optimus prime with free deluxe bumblebee '74... funny how its 7 euros more expensive than the other voyager tfs if bumblebee is supposed to be free... lol.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 3:28 am

kendragon wrote:Just looking at that Voyager optimus prime with free deluxe bumblebee '74... funny how its 7 euros more expensive than the other voyager tfs if bumblebee is supposed to be free... lol.

Um...nowhere on the packaging does it say that Bumblebee is free. This is merely a simple 2-pack. Nothing special about it, other than being exclusive to Argos.

So, you're paying seven more over a Voyager's price. You're still getting Bumblebee at a discount. Most 2-packs do that. Except TRUs...they charge full price for their's.

News Credits: 4 · by **jazzrules** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 5:34 am

TRU 2-packs are a rip-offover here. The Blackout and Scorponok 2-pack is £40, but if you were to buy both figures seperately it would only cost £30, so you would be paying £10 for the box. Rip-off or what?

News Credits: 2 · by **Justicity** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 5:50 am

YES!!! FInally some fan service for the UKers!

News Credits: 15 · by **Ravage XK** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:03 am

Just checked the Argos website and they have Nightwatch Prime but no Bumblebee two pack.

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:45 am

jazzrules wrote:TRU 2-packs are a rip-offover here. The Blackout and Scorponok 2-pack is £40, but if you were to buy both figures seperately it would only cost £30, so you would be paying £10 for the box. Rip-off or what?

what makes it weirder is it's $25 here in the states for a $20 figure and a $10 figure. Man, now I know why the Disgruntled Brits are so disgruntled...

by **kendragon** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:05 am

Autobot032 wrote:
kendragon wrote:Just looking at that Voyager optimus prime with free deluxe bumblebee '74... funny how its 7 euros more expensive than the other voyager tfs if bumblebee is supposed to be free... lol.

Um...nowhere on the packaging does it say that Bumblebee is free. This is merely a simple 2-pack. Nothing special about it, other than being exclusive to Argos.

So, you're paying seven more over a Voyager's price. You're still getting Bumblebee at a discount. Most 2-packs do that. Except TRUs...they charge full price for their's.

Says so in this link buddy...

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=30001&langId=-1&catalogId=1500000801&productId=1500105015&clickfrom=name[/url]

by **Robo-Chugster** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:31 am

hmm, unless argos have the wrong pictures, that is not the OP/BB 2-pack, its the wrong BB for a start, i hope im wrong

also, there seems to be 2 prices, the one linked above is £36.99, but this one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3706002.htm is only £24.99, damn im confused...is this the 2 pack announced earlier or not?

Just have to wait till someone buys it or sees it instore i suppose

by **kendragon** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:37 am

Robo-Chugster wrote:hmm, unless argos have the wrong pictures, that is not the OP/BB 2-pack, its the wrong BB for a start, i hope im wrong

also, there seems to be 2 prices, the one linked above is 3£36.99, but this one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3706002.htm is only £24.99, damn im confused...is this the 2 pack announced earlier or not?

The link i gave you is for the Irish Argos... so the prices are in euros... yours is in pounds sterling.

by **Robo-Chugster** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:40 am

kendragon wrote:
Robo-Chugster wrote:hmm, unless argos have the wrong pictures, that is not the OP/BB 2-pack, its the wrong BB for a start, i hope im wrong

also, there seems to be 2 prices, the one linked above is 3£36.99, but this one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3706002.htm is only £24.99, damn im confused...is this the 2 pack announced earlier or not?

The link i gave you is for the Irish Argos... so the prices are in euros... yours is in pounds sterling.

ahh, i see, still i would like to know if it is the 2 pack or just Voy OPs with a 70s BB

by **kendragon** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:42 am

There seems to be some confusion as to the Optimus / bumblebee two pack... as far as i can see its not your typical two pack like the TRU ones you get in the states... it seems to be just your standard Voyager optimus prime with a supposedly free deluxe '74 Bumblebee which is probably carded. I have nothing but the website and argos catalog to go by and it doesnt show much in the way of details.

by **Robo-Chugster** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:46 am

well knowing Argos and Hasbro UK, it is just a standard Voyager with the carded 70's BB, which is a pain for those that have a 70s BB and want a Voyager OP

Aah well, us Disgruntled Brits are used to this stuff by now