The Energon Pub

[Razorclaw0000]

Are you jonesing for still more Bumblebee? Well, if so, you're in luck! Toys'R'Us.com is featuring the much maligned Ultimate Bumblebee "Battle Charged" for the extremely low price of $26.98, which is 70% off Hasbro's MSRP of $89.99. You may remember a similar deep discount on the original version of this figure at Wal-Mart near the end of the Movie '07 line.

If you'd like to check out our gallery for the original version of the figure, click below:



We aren't sure of the quantities available, but Toys'R'Us has this marked as a "preorder" with an expected ship date of 10/1, so if you're interested in this figure, now is the time to buy it! Also remember that Toys'R'Us.com is offering free shipping if you purchase $100 or more.

[Hip-Hoptimus Rime]

I picked up the 07 version for $35 at Walmart back then. I might grab this one too. Didn't see it in the store yesterday tho.

[dragons]

oops edit i misttook picture with new leader bee im surprised toysrus still trying to sell this one new leader bee is much better annyonig as crap but better than this one

[Solrac333]

Even at a discount, this is crap.

[joesaysso]

The one and only Transformer that I display in vehicle mode. The bot mode is that hideous. Alt mode actually looks decent though. Mine was a gift from my wife who was trying to support my habit and get me something that she thought that I would greatly appreciate. Therefore, I don't have the heart to voice my negative opinions about it out loud. However, quietly, I suggest everybody who doesn't have it already to pass on this figure. Its bot mode is an eye sore, its not very posable, and its too big and fat to really stand next to any Transformer and not look out of place. UNLESS, of course you want a good display Camaro with some lights and sounds. Then I suppose the deal is worth it for you.

[LiKwid]

Are any of the other TRU's around the nation closing? The 1 that was close to me here in San antonio is closing..They told me that they were gonna re-open the KB toy store outlets and rename them Toys r us in the local malls..

They have the Newer transformers all marked down %40..I wonder if this sale would be honored ..

[Prime Riblet]

Are any of the other TRU's around the nation closing? The 1 that was close to me here in San antonio is closing..They told me that they were gonna re-open the KB toy store outlets and rename them Toys r us in the local malls..

They have the Newer transformers all marked down %40..I wonder if this sale would be honored ..

They have been reconfiguring their business needs for several years now. I don't know about the KB part though. That part sounds like nonsense to me. I can be wrong though.

[LOST Cybertronian]

Are any of the other TRU's around the nation closing? The 1 that was close to me here in San antonio is closing..They told me that they were gonna re-open the KB toy store outlets and rename them Toys r us in the local malls..

They have the Newer transformers all marked down %40..I wonder if this sale would be honored ..

They have been reconfiguring their business needs for several years now. I don't know about the KB part though. That part sounds like nonsense to me.

From wikipedia:

Toys "R" Us Holiday Express is a new series of smaller stores in the United States and Canada opened during the 2009 Christmas shopping season.[12] The Holiday Express stores are much smaller than regular Toys "R" Us locations, often located in malls, and offer a more limited selection of merchandise than would be available at a normal sized standalone Toys "R" Us store. In opening these stores, many of which were located in former KB Toys locations that had not been occupied since the chain's closure in February 2009, Toys "R" Us sought to gain mall customers, take advantage of vacancies in malls and shopping centers, and attempt to fill the void that the KB stores had left behind.[12] Toys "R" Us had planned to close all of these stores by mid-January 2010, but some stores did so well that they were kept open well past the targeted closure dates.[13] The stores that remained open dropped the "Holiday" from their names and became simply known as "Toys "R" Us Express" stores.

[Prime Riblet]

Yep-saw that as well after making my post. Thank you for clarifying the situation.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Are any of the other TRU's around the nation closing? The 1 that was close to me here in San antonio is closing..They told me that they were gonna re-open the KB toy store outlets and rename them Toys r us in the local malls..

They have the Newer transformers all marked down %40..I wonder if this sale would be honored ..

They have been reconfiguring their business needs for several years now. I don't know about the KB part though. That part sounds like nonsense to me.

From wikipedia:

Toys "R" Us Holiday Express is a new series of smaller stores in the United States and Canada opened during the 2009 Christmas shopping season.[12] The Holiday Express stores are much smaller than regular Toys "R" Us locations, often located in malls, and offer a more limited selection of merchandise than would be available at a normal sized standalone Toys "R" Us store. In opening these stores, many of which were located in former KB Toys locations that had not been occupied since the chain's closure in February 2009, Toys "R" Us sought to gain mall customers, take advantage of vacancies in malls and shopping centers, and attempt to fill the void that the KB stores had left behind.[12] Toys "R" Us had planned to close all of these stores by mid-January 2010, but some stores did so well that they were kept open well past the targeted closure dates.[13] The stores that remained open dropped the "Holiday" from their names and became simply known as "Toys "R" Us Express" stores.

Interesting... I've always had a soft spot for the smaller toy stores, glad to see those return. I'm not being hopeful on them opening one in the Allen Premium Outlets, as there's a regular Toys 'R Us in The Village at Allen on the other side of the highway. Then again, stranger things have happened...

[Midnight_Fox]

Are any of the other TRU's around the nation closing? The 1 that was close to me here in San antonio is closing..They told me that they were gonna re-open the KB toy store outlets and rename them Toys r us in the local malls..

They have the Newer transformers all marked down %40..I wonder if this sale would be honored ..

They have been reconfiguring their business needs for several years now. I don't know about the KB part though. That part sounds like nonsense to me.

From wikipedia:

Toys "R" Us Holiday Express is a new series of smaller stores in the United States and Canada opened during the 2009 Christmas shopping season.[12] The Holiday Express stores are much smaller than regular Toys "R" Us locations, often located in malls, and offer a more limited selection of merchandise than would be available at a normal sized standalone Toys "R" Us store. In opening these stores, many of which were located in former KB Toys locations that had not been occupied since the chain's closure in February 2009, Toys "R" Us sought to gain mall customers, take advantage of vacancies in malls and shopping centers, and attempt to fill the void that the KB stores had left behind.[12] Toys "R" Us had planned to close all of these stores by mid-January 2010, but some stores did so well that they were kept open well past the targeted closure dates.[13] The stores that remained open dropped the "Holiday" from their names and became simply known as "Toys "R" Us Express" stores.

Interesting... I've always had a soft spot for the smaller toy stores, glad to see those return. I'm not being hopeful on them opening one in the Allen Premium Outlets, as there's a regular Toys 'R Us in The Village at Allen on the other side of the highway. Then again, stranger things have happened...

We just had one open in the Springs last month. It's neat, but they're a bit behind: they have a few of Wave 1 from HFTD, but the rest is Tuner Mudflap's deluxe NEST wave and Animated(nothing but BB, Cybertron Prime, and Snarl for Deluxe; Prime, Grimlock, Lugnut, and Blitzwing for Voyager). A larger selection of Animated and I'd be all over it(since I was late to that party).

[LOST Cybertronian]

Are any of the other TRU's around the nation closing? The 1 that was close to me here in San antonio is closing..They told me that they were gonna re-open the KB toy store outlets and rename them Toys r us in the local malls..

They have the Newer transformers all marked down %40..I wonder if this sale would be honored ..

We used to have 2 TRU in town about 5 years ago. They closed one and made it into a BRU. Now they just finished remodeling the remaining one into a TRU/BRU. So I don't think there is any chance of them closing and turning into TRU Express. At least not in the near future.

[joesaysso]

It's neat, but they're a bit behind: they have a few of Wave 1 from HFTD, but the rest is Tuner Mudflap's deluxe NEST wave and Animated(nothing but BB, Cybertron Prime, and Snarl for Deluxe; Prime, Grimlock, Lugnut, and Blitzwing for Voyager). A larger selection of Animated and I'd be all over it(since I was late to that party).

Yeah, me too. I could really use that Voyager Prime and Grimlock.

[Midnight_Fox]

It's neat, but they're a bit behind: they have a few of Wave 1 from HFTD, but the rest is Tuner Mudflap's deluxe NEST wave and Animated(nothing but BB, Cybertron Prime, and Snarl for Deluxe; Prime, Grimlock, Lugnut, and Blitzwing for Voyager). A larger selection of Animated and I'd be all over it(since I was late to that party).

Yeah, me too. I could really use that Voyager Prime and Grimlock.

If you want, I could go and price them and shipping out for you(they're currently 33% off, which IIRC from when I bought Blitzwing is a little under $17 each). If so, PM me and we'll talk specifics.

[Rated X]

So now we know the real price that it costs Hasbro to make the figure. They are probally going to take a shot in the dark and mass produce this figure, but they are a little scared they will be shelve warmers. So I suppose their strategy is to get rid of a bunch quick just in case...

I do not own a giant Bumblebee figure. The biggest I was willing to buy was Human Alliance. Anything else is just too big unless you are a Bumblebee fan.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

So now we know the real price that it costs Hasbro to make the figure. They are probally going to take a shot in the dark and mass produce this figure, but they are a little scared they will be shelve warmers. So I suppose their strategy is to get rid of a bunch quick just in case...

I do not own a giant Bumblebee figure. The biggest I was willing to buy was Human Alliance. Anything else is just too big unless you are a Bumblebee fan.

Dearie, the item is on clearance, meaning it was already produced. No more will be made.

[Kibble]

Yep-saw that as well after making my post. Thank you for clarifying the situation.

They have one in the MOA...it's not really worth wasting your time going into, though. Then again, you could pretty much say the same thing about the MOA!

[Razorclaw0000]

This is TRU and/or Hasbro just trying to break even.